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BFK1210A23060 – 3P CONTACTOR 12 5KVAR 230V 60HZ
Lovato BFK1210A23060 is a three-pole power factor correction contactor with limiting resistors, rated at 12.5 kvar at 400 V AC-6b and equipped with a 230 V AC 60 Hz coil.
£61.45
Why Choose the Lovato BFK1210A23060 Power Factor Correction Contactor?
The Lovato BFK1210A23060 is a three-pole power factor correction contactor designed for switching capacitor banks in industrial power factor correction systems. Part of the Lovato BFK12 series, it incorporates limiting resistors to support capacitor switching applications and is rated for a maximum IEC operational power of 12.5 kvar at 400 V.
Designed specifically for AC power factor correction, the BFK1210A23060 combines three main poles with a built-in 1NO auxiliary contact. Its AC control circuit uses a 230 V AC, 60 Hz coil, while screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting provides flexible installation within electrical panels and power factor correction equipment.
The contactor is rated for AC-6b capacitor switching duties, with operational power ratings of 7 kvar at 230 V, 12.5 kvar at 400 V, 14 kvar at 440–480 V and 16 kvar at 690 V. Its conventional free-air thermal current is 28 A, making it a purpose-designed switching component for automatic capacitor bank installations.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed contactor for power factor correction applications.
- Rated for 12.5 kvar at 400 V AC-6b.
- Includes limiting resistors for capacitor switching applications.
- 230 V AC, 60 Hz control coil.
- Three-pole configuration with a built-in 1NO auxiliary contact.
- Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
Key Features
- Lovato BFK12 power contactor series.
- Three-pole contact configuration.
- 12.5 kvar operational power at 400 V AC-6b.
- 28 A conventional free-air thermal current.
- 230 V AC, 60 Hz coil.
- Built-in 1NO auxiliary contact.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- IP20 terminal protection when properly wired.
- Screw or 35 mm DIN rail fixing.
Reliable Capacitor Switching for Power Factor Correction
Power factor correction systems use capacitor banks to compensate for reactive power in electrical installations. Contactors intended for capacitor switching must accommodate the electrical conditions associated with connecting capacitors, making a dedicated AC-6b contactor an important component in automatic power factor correction equipment.
The Lovato BFK1210A23060 is specifically designed for this duty and incorporates limiting resistors for capacitor switching. Its 12.5 kvar rating at 400 V makes it suitable for controlling appropriately rated capacitor stages in industrial power factor correction panels.
Typical Applications
- Automatic power factor correction panels.
- Industrial capacitor bank switching.
- Reactive power compensation systems.
- Electrical distribution and control panels.
- Industrial power factor correction equipment.
- Capacitor switching stages rated up to 12.5 kvar at 400 V.
Technical Specifications
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| Coil Voltage Range | 200–250 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Capacitor Switching Contactor | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 230 V AC | |
| Auxiliary Contacts | 1NO | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 28 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BFK12 | |
| Model | BFK1210A23060 | |
| Product type | Power factor correction contactor | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Utilisation category | AC-6b | |
| Operational power at 230 V | 7 kvar | |
| Operational power at 400 V | 12.5 kvar | |
| Operational power at 440–480 V | 14 kvar | |
| Operational power at 690 V | 16 kvar | |
| Conventional free-air thermal current | 28 A | |
| Rated insulation voltage | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage | 6 kV | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 230 V AC | |
| Coil frequency | 60 Hz | |
| Built-in auxiliary contact | 1NO | |
| Short-time allowable current for 10 s | 150 A | |
| Recommended gG protection fuse | 25 A | |
| Making capacity | 120 A RMS | |
| Power terminal protection | IP20 when properly wired | |
| Mounting type | Screw / 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Operating temperature | -50 to 70 °C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3000 m | |
| Weight | 418 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BFK1210A23060 used for?
The BFK1210A23060 is a power factor correction contactor designed for switching capacitor banks in AC power factor correction systems.
What is the operational power rating of the BFK1210A23060 at 400 V?
The contactor has an IEC AC-6b operational power rating of 12.5 kvar at 400 V.
What coil voltage does the BFK1210A23060 require?
The BFK1210A23060 uses a 230 V AC coil rated for 60 Hz operation.
Does the Lovato BFK1210A23060 include an auxiliary contact?
Yes. The contactor includes one normally open (1NO) built-in auxiliary contact.
How can the BFK1210A23060 be mounted?
The contactor can be fixed using screws or a 35 mm DIN rail, allowing straightforward installation in suitable electrical panels.
Purpose-Built Lovato Switching Technology
The Lovato BFK1210A23060 combines dedicated AC-6b capacitor switching capability, integrated limiting resistors and flexible panel mounting for dependable use in industrial power factor correction systems.
