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BFK0910A400 – 3P CONTACTOR 7 5KVAR 400V 50/60HZ
Lovato BFK0910A400 three-pole power factor correction contactor with integrated limiting resistors, rated at 7.5 kvar at 400 V and fitted with a 400 V AC 50/60 Hz coil.
£54.76
Why Choose the Lovato BFK0910A400 Power Factor Correction Contactor?
The Lovato BFK0910A400 is a compact and highly reliable power factor correction contactor designed for switching capacitor banks in industrial power factor correction systems. As part of the Lovato BFK series, it features an AC control circuit with integrated limiting resistors to help manage the high inrush currents associated with capacitor switching.
This three-pole contactor is specifically engineered for power factor correction applications, providing dependable switching performance in electrical distribution and automatic capacitor bank systems. Its integrated limiting resistors help reduce capacitor connection current peaks, while the compact design supports straightforward installation within electrical control and power factor correction panels.
With a maximum IEC operational power of 7.5 kvar at 400 V and a 400 V AC 50/60 Hz coil, the BFK0910A400 is well suited to smaller capacitor stages in industrial power factor correction equipment. Screw terminals and compatibility with 35 mm DIN rail mounting provide flexible installation within control cabinets.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed contactor for power factor correction applications.
- 7.5 kvar IEC operational power at 400 V for capacitor bank switching.
- 400 V AC 50/60 Hz control coil for industrial control systems.
- Integrated limiting resistors help manage capacitor switching inrush current.
- Three-pole configuration designed for three-phase power factor correction systems.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting simplifies panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BFK09 power contactor series.
- 7.5 kvar rated operational power at 400 V.
- Three-pole contact configuration.
- 400 V AC coil rated for 50/60 Hz.
- Integrated limiting resistors for power factor correction switching.
- 25 A conventional free-air thermal current at temperatures up to 40 °C.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage.
- Built-in 1NO auxiliary contact.
- Screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Reliable Capacitor Switching for Power Factor Correction
Power factor correction contactors are designed to switch capacitor banks used to compensate for reactive power in electrical installations. Capacitor switching can produce high transient currents, so the Lovato BFK series incorporates limiting resistors specifically for this demanding application.
The BFK0910A400 provides a dedicated switching solution for automatic power factor correction equipment. Its three-pole configuration, integrated limiting resistors and industrial AC control coil make it suitable for dependable integration into capacitor banks and electrical distribution panels.
Typical Applications
- Automatic power factor correction panels.
- Industrial capacitor banks.
- Reactive power compensation systems.
- Electrical distribution panels.
- Industrial plants and manufacturing facilities.
- Three-phase power factor correction equipment.
Technical Specifications
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| Coil Voltage Range | 380–440 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Capacitor Switching Contactor | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 400 V AC | |
| Auxiliary Contacts | 1NO | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 25 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BFK | |
| Model | BFK0910A400 | |
| Product type | Power factor correction contactor with AC control circuit | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| IEC operational power at 400 V | 7.5 kvar | |
| IEC operational power at 230 V | 4.5 kvar | |
| IEC operational power at 440–480 V | 9 kvar | |
| IEC operational power at 690 V | 10 kvar | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 400 V AC | |
| Coil frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| Conventional free-air thermal current Ith | 25 A at ≤40 °C | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 6 kV | |
| Short-time allowable current | 150 A for 10 s | |
| Making capacity | 90 A RMS | |
| Built-in auxiliary contact | 1NO | |
| Mounting type | Screw / 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Weight | 428 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BFK0910A400 used for?
The BFK0910A400 is designed for switching capacitors in power factor correction systems, including automatic capacitor banks used in industrial electrical installations.
What is the power rating of the BFK0910A400?
The contactor has a maximum IEC operational power rating of 7.5 kvar at 400 V.
What coil voltage does the BFK0910A400 use?
The BFK0910A400 uses a 400 V AC coil operating at 50/60 Hz.
Why does this contactor include limiting resistors?
The integrated limiting resistors are designed for capacitor switching applications and help manage the high inrush currents associated with connecting capacitors to an electrical supply.
How is the Lovato BFK0910A400 mounted?
The contactor supports screw mounting or installation on a 35 mm DIN rail, allowing flexible integration into power factor correction and electrical control panels.
Trusted Power Factor Correction Control
Lovato BFK contactors are purpose-designed for capacitor switching applications, combining integrated limiting resistors with robust electrical characteristics for reliable power factor correction installations.
