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BFK1210A230 - 3P CONTACTOR 12 5KVAR 230V 50/60HZ
MPN: BFK1210A230
Special Price
£67.60
£56.33
Regular Price
£112.66
Why Choose the BFK1210A230?
The Lovato BFK1210A230 is a contactor for power factor correction with AC control circuit, supplied with limiting resistors for dependable capacitor switching. Rated 12.5 kvar at 400 V, it features a 230 VAC 50/60 Hz coil and a 3-pole architecture with a built-in 1NO auxiliary contact. Flexible installation is supported via screw fixings or 35 mm DIN rail mounting in compact panels.
Engineered for reliability, the BFK12 platform offers Ui 690 V, Uimp 6 kV, and Ith 28 A, with a mechanical life of 20,000,000 cycles. It operates from -50 to 70 °C, up to 3000 m altitude, Pollution degree 3. Compliance includes IEC/EN/BS 60947-1 and 60947-4-1, plus UL and CSA equivalents, ensuring suitability for UK and global control panels.
Key Benefits
- Limiting resistors included for smoother capacitor bank switching.
- 12.5 kvar at 400 V supports compact PFC stages.
- 230 VAC 50/60 Hz coil suits common control supplies.
- 3-pole device with built-in 1NO auxiliary contact.
- Screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for fast installation.
- High insulation: Ui 690 V, impulse withstand 6 kV.
- Wide operating range from -50 to 70 °C.
- Long mechanical life rated at 20,000,000 cycles.
Technical Specification
- Product type designation: BFK12
- Number of poles: 3
- Rated insulation voltage Ui (IEC/EN): 690 V
- Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp: 6 kV
- Ith (IEC): 28 A
- Terminal tightening torque: 1.5 to 1.8 Nm
- Weight: 418 g
- Mechanical life: 20000000 cycles
- Operating temperature: -50 to 70 °C
- Storage temperature: -60 to 80 °C
- Max altitude: 3000 m
- Pollution degree: 3
What’s Included
- Lovato BFK1210A230 contactor with integrated limiting resistors
- Built-in 230 VAC 50/60 Hz AC coil
- Factory-integrated 1NO auxiliary contact
- Mounting-ready for screw or 35 mm DIN rail installation
Applications
- Power factor correction capacitor banks up to 12.5 kvar at 400 V
- Industrial and commercial PFC control panels with AC control circuits
- OEM switchboard and panel manufacture requiring DIN rail contactors
- Retrofit and maintenance of low-voltage capacitor stages
Frequently Asked Questions
What coil voltage and frequency does the BFK1210A230 use?
The coil is rated 230 VAC at 50/60 Hz.
What is its IEC operational power at 400 V?
It is rated 12.5 kvar at 400 V.
How can this contactor be mounted?
It can be screw-mounted or clipped onto 35 mm DIN rail.
Does it include auxiliary contacts?
Yes, it has a built-in 1NO auxiliary contact.
Which standards does it conform to?
IEC/EN/BS 60947-1 and 60947-4-1, plus UL and CSA equivalents.
Safety note: Installation and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel. Isolate power, ensure capacitors are discharged, and tighten terminals to 1.5 to 1.8 Nm. Operate within the stated ratings and standards.
| Manufacturer Part Number | BFK1210A230 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lovato |
| Barcode | 8013975163160 |
| Coil Voltage | 230V |
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