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BFK0910A048 – 3P CONTACTOR 7 5KVAR 48V 50/60HZ
Lovato BFK0910A048 three-pole power factor correction contactor with limiting resistors, a 48 V AC 50/60 Hz coil and a 7.5 kvar AC-6b rating at 400 V for capacitor switching applications.
£54.76
Why Choose the Lovato BFK0910A048 Power Factor Correction Contactor?
The Lovato BFK0910A048 is a dedicated three-pole power factor correction contactor designed for reliable switching of capacitor banks in industrial reactive power compensation systems. Part of the Lovato BFK series, it incorporates limiting resistors to reduce capacitor switching inrush currents and improve operational reliability.
This contactor features a 48 V AC 50/60 Hz coil and is specifically designed for capacitor switching applications. Its AC-6b duty rating makes it suitable for automatic power factor correction panels and industrial electrical installations where frequent capacitor switching is required.
With a maximum IEC AC-6b operational power rating of 7.5 kvar at 400 V, the BFK0910A048 provides dependable switching performance for capacitor banks used in industrial power management and energy efficiency applications.
Key Advantages
- Dedicated power factor correction contactor for capacitor bank switching.
- 7.5 kvar AC-6b operational power rating at 400 V.
- 48 V AC 50/60 Hz coil for industrial control circuits.
- Integrated limiting resistors for reduced capacitor inrush current.
- Three-pole design with built-in auxiliary contact.
- Suitable for automatic power factor correction and industrial electrical panels.
Key Features
- Lovato BFK09 power factor correction contactor series.
- Three main poles.
- 7.5 kvar maximum IEC AC-6b operational power at 400 V.
- 48 V AC coil operating at 50/60 Hz.
- 25 A conventional free-air thermal current Ith.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage Ui.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp.
- 1 NO built-in auxiliary contact.
- Suitable for screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Reliable Capacitor Switching for Reactive Power Compensation
Power factor correction contactors are designed to control capacitor banks that compensate for reactive power in electrical installations. The Lovato BFK0910A048 includes limiting resistors to help manage the high current peaks that occur when capacitors are energised.
The BFK0910A048 provides a compact solution for automatic power factor correction systems, combining dedicated capacitor switching performance with a reliable 48 V AC control coil for industrial applications.
Typical Applications
- Automatic power factor correction panels.
- Industrial capacitor banks.
- Reactive power compensation systems.
- Electrical distribution equipment.
- Industrial control panels.
- Energy efficiency improvement installations.
Technical Specifications
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| Coil Voltage Range | 42–48 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Capacitor Switching Contactor | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 48 V AC | |
| Auxiliary Contacts | 1NO | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 25 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BFK09 | |
| Model | BFK0910A048 | |
| Product type | Power factor correction contactor | |
| Application category | AC-6b capacitor switching | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Main contacts | 3 NO | |
| Built-in auxiliary contact | 1 NO | |
| Coil type | AC coil 50/60 Hz | |
| Rated coil voltage | 48 V AC | |
| IEC operational power AC-6b at 230 V | 4.5 kvar | |
| IEC operational power AC-6b at 400 V | 7.5 kvar | |
| IEC operational power AC-6b at 440–480 V | 9 kvar | |
| IEC operational power AC-6b at 690 V | 10 kvar | |
| Conventional free-air thermal current Ith | 25 A | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 6 kV | |
| Mounting type | Screw / DIN rail 35 mm | |
| Operating frequency | 25–400 Hz |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BFK0910A048 used for?
The Lovato BFK0910A048 is a power factor correction contactor designed for switching capacitor banks in reactive power compensation systems.
What is the capacitor rating of the BFK0910A048 at 400 V?
The contactor has a maximum IEC AC-6b operational power rating of 7.5 kvar at 400 V.
What coil voltage does the BFK0910A048 use?
The BFK0910A048 uses a 48 V AC 50/60 Hz coil.
Does the BFK0910A048 include limiting resistors?
Yes. The contactor includes integrated limiting resistors designed for capacitor switching applications.
How is the Lovato BFK0910A048 installed?
The contactor supports screw mounting or 35 mm DIN rail mounting within suitable electrical panels.
Designed for Professional Power Factor Correction
Lovato BFK contactors are designed for dependable capacitor switching, combining dedicated AC-6b performance and integrated limiting resistors for industrial power factor correction systems.
