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BFK1210A46060 – 3P CONTACTOR 12 5KVAR 460V 60HZ
Lovato BFK1210A46060 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 460 V AC 60 Hz coil.
£61.45
Why Choose the Lovato BFK1210A46060 Power Factor Correction Contactor?
The Lovato BFK1210A46060 is a three-pole power factor correction contactor designed specifically for capacitor bank switching in industrial power factor correction systems. Part of the Lovato BFK12 series, it incorporates limiting resistors for capacitor switching and provides a maximum IEC AC-6b operational power rating of 12.5 kvar at 400 V.
Designed for demanding capacitor switching duties, the BFK1210A46060 combines three main poles with a built-in 1NO auxiliary contact. Its AC control circuit uses a 460 V AC, 60 Hz coil, making this specific variant suitable for control systems requiring a 460 V AC 60 Hz operating voltage.
The contactor provides AC-6b 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. Screw or 35 mm DIN rail fixing allows straightforward installation within power factor correction panels and industrial electrical control equipment.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed contactor for power factor correction applications.
- 12.5 kvar operational power rating at 400 V AC-6b.
- Integrated limiting resistors for capacitor switching.
- 460 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 rated operational power at 400 V AC-6b.
- 28 A conventional free-air thermal current at ≤40 °C.
- 460 V AC, 60 Hz coil.
- Built-in 1NO auxiliary contact.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- IP20 power 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 within electrical installations. Switching these capacitor stages requires contactors designed for AC-6b duty and capable of handling the electrical conditions associated with capacitor energisation.
The Lovato BFK1210A46060 is specifically designed for this application and incorporates limiting resistors for capacitor switching. Its 12.5 kvar rating at 400 V, 460 V AC 60 Hz coil and flexible panel mounting make it a purpose-built switching component for appropriately rated power factor correction equipment.
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 | 460–500 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Capacitor Switching Contactor | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 460 V AC | |
| Auxiliary Contacts | 1NO | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 28 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BFK12 | |
| Model | BFK1210A46060 | |
| Product designation | Power contactor | |
| Product type | Power factor correction contactor with AC control circuit | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Utilisation category | AC-6b | |
| Rated operational power at 230 V | 7 kvar | |
| Rated operational power at 400 V | 12.5 kvar | |
| Rated operational power at 440–480 V | 14 kvar | |
| Rated operational power at 690 V | 16 kvar | |
| Conventional free-air thermal current | 28 A at ≤40 °C | |
| Rated insulation voltage | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage | 6 kV | |
| Operational frequency | 25–400 Hz | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 460 V AC | |
| Coil frequency | 60 Hz | |
| Built-in auxiliary contact | 1NO | |
| Auxiliary contact thermal current | 10 A | |
| Short-time allowable current | 150 A for 10 s | |
| 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 | |
| Average resistance per pole | 2.5 mΩ | |
| Power dissipation per pole at Ith | 2 W | |
| Mechanical life | 20,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 400,000 cycles | |
| Power terminal protection | IP20 when properly wired | |
| 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 | 428 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BFK1210A46060 used for?
The BFK1210A46060 is a power factor correction contactor designed for switching capacitor banks in AC power factor correction and reactive power compensation systems.
What is the operational power rating of the BFK1210A46060 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 BFK1210A46060 require?
The BFK1210A46060 uses a 460 V AC coil rated for 60 Hz operation.
Does the Lovato BFK1210A46060 include an auxiliary contact?
Yes. The BFK1210A46060 includes a built-in 1NO auxiliary contact.
How can the Lovato BFK1210A46060 be mounted?
The contactor supports screw fixing or mounting on a standard 35 mm DIN rail for installation in suitable electrical panels.
Purpose-Built Lovato Switching Technology
The Lovato BFK1210A46060 combines dedicated AC-6b capacitor switching capability, integrated limiting resistors and a 460 V AC 60 Hz control coil for dependable use in industrial power factor correction systems.
