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BFK1210A230 – 3P CONTACTOR 12 5KVAR 230V 50/60HZ
Lovato BFK1210A230 three-pole power factor correction contactor with limiting resistors, a built-in 1NO auxiliary contact, 230 V AC 50/60 Hz coil and an IEC AC-6b operational power rating of 12.5 kvar at 400 V for capacitor switching applications.
£61.45
Why Choose the Lovato BFK1210A230 Power Factor Correction Contactor?
The Lovato BFK1210A230 is a three-pole power factor correction contactor specifically designed for switching capacitor banks in industrial and commercial power factor correction systems. Part of the Lovato BFK12 contactor series, it incorporates limiting resistors to manage the high inrush currents associated with capacitor switching and includes a built-in 1NO auxiliary contact.
The BFK1210A230 provides an IEC AC-6b operational power rating of 12.5 kvar at 400 V, with additional ratings of 7 kvar at 230 V, 14 kvar at 440–480 V and 16 kvar at 690 V. Its three-pole configuration provides reliable switching of three-phase capacitor stages in automatic power factor correction equipment.
Featuring a 230 V AC 50/60 Hz control coil, a rated insulation voltage of 690 V and an IEC conventional free-air thermal current rating of 28 A, the BFK1210A230 is purpose-built for capacitor switching applications. Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting allows straightforward integration into power factor correction panels and electrical control cabinets.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed contactor for power factor correction capacitor switching.
- 12.5 kvar AC-6b operational rating at 400 V.
- 230 V AC 50/60 Hz control coil for industrial control circuits.
- Integrated limiting resistors help manage capacitor switching inrush current.
- Three-pole configuration with built-in 1NO auxiliary contact.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for PFC panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BFK12 power factor correction contactor.
- Three-pole configuration.
- 230 V AC rated control voltage at 50/60 Hz.
- 12.5 kvar AC-6b operational power at 400 V.
- 28 A IEC conventional free-air thermal current.
- 1NO built-in auxiliary contact.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- Integrated limiting resistors for capacitor switching.
Reliable Capacitor Switching for Power Factor Correction
Power factor correction contactors are specifically engineered for capacitor-bank switching, where energisation can produce high transient currents. The Lovato BFK1210A230 incorporates limiting resistors designed for these switching conditions, helping provide dependable operation in automatic power factor correction equipment.
With an AC-6b rating of 12.5 kvar at 400 V, the BFK1210A230 is suitable for individual capacitor stages in low-voltage PFC banks. Its three-pole architecture, built-in 1NO auxiliary contact, 230 V AC 50/60 Hz coil and flexible mounting options make it straightforward to integrate into professional power factor correction panels.
Typical Applications
- Automatic power factor correction capacitor banks.
- Low-voltage power factor correction panels.
- Three-phase capacitor switching.
- Industrial electrical distribution systems.
- Commercial and industrial switchboards.
- OEM power factor correction equipment.
Technical Specifications
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| Coil Voltage Range | 200–250 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Capacitor Switching Contactor | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Auxiliary Contacts | 1NO | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 28 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BFK12 | |
| Model | BFK1210A230 | |
| Product type | Power factor correction contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Coil type | AC 50/60 Hz | |
| Rated control voltage | 230 V AC | |
| Built-in auxiliary contact | 1NO | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 6 kV | |
| Operational frequency | 25–400 Hz | |
| IEC conventional free-air thermal current Ith at ≤40 °C | 28 A | |
| AC-6b operational power at 230 V | 7 kvar | |
| AC-6b operational power at 400 V | 12.5 kvar | |
| AC-6b operational power at 440–480 V | 14 kvar | |
| AC-6b operational power at 690 V | 16 kvar | |
| Short-time allowable current for 10 s | 150 A | |
| Recommended gG protection fuse | 25 A | |
| Making capacity | 120 A RMS | |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 96 A | |
| Breaking capacity at 500 V | 96 A | |
| Breaking capacity at 690 V | 94 A | |
| Resistance per pole | 2.5 mΩ | |
| Power dissipation per pole at Ith | 2 W | |
| Main terminal tightening torque | 1.5–1.8 Nm | |
| Coil terminal tightening torque | 0.8–1 Nm | |
| Maximum simultaneously connectable wires | 2 | |
| Mounting type | Screw / 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Operating temperature | -50 to +70 °C | |
| Storage temperature | -60 to +80 °C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3000 m | |
| Pollution degree | 3 | |
| Weight | 418 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BFK1210A230 used for?
The BFK1210A230 is designed for switching capacitors in power factor correction systems and incorporates limiting resistors to manage capacitor switching inrush current.
What is the capacitor switching rating of the BFK1210A230 at 400 V?
The contactor has an IEC AC-6b operational power rating of 12.5 kvar at 400 V.
What control voltage does the BFK1210A230 require?
The BFK1210A230 uses a 230 V AC control coil rated for 50/60 Hz operation.
Does the BFK1210A230 include an auxiliary contact?
Yes. The BFK1210A230 includes a built-in 1NO auxiliary contact.
How is the Lovato BFK1210A230 mounted?
The contactor supports screw fixing or mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail for integration into power factor correction panels and electrical control cabinets.
Purpose-Built Power Factor Correction Switching
Lovato BFK contactors are purpose-designed for capacitor switching in power factor correction systems, combining limiting resistors with robust industrial electrical ratings for dependable PFC panel operation.
