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BFK3200A12060 – 3P CONTACTOR 25KVAR 120V 60HZ
Lovato BFK3200A12060 three-pole power factor correction contactor with limiting resistors, a 120 V AC 60 Hz coil and a 25 kVAr IEC AC-6b rating at 400 V for capacitor bank switching.
£93.07
Why Choose the Lovato BFK3200A12060 Power Factor Correction Contactor?
The Lovato BFK3200A12060 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 BFK32 series, it incorporates limiting resistors specifically designed to manage the high inrush currents associated with capacitor switching.
This contactor features a 120 V AC coil designed for 60 Hz operation and three normally open main contacts. Its dedicated capacitor-switching construction makes it suitable for automatic power factor correction panels where reliable and repetitive connection and disconnection of capacitor stages is required.
With a maximum IEC AC-6b operational power rating of 25 kvar at 400 V, together with ratings of 14 kvar at 230 V, 27.5 kvar at 440–480 V and 30 kvar at 690 V, the BFK3200A12060 provides a versatile solution for industrial power factor correction installations.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed power factor correction contactor for capacitor bank switching.
- 25 kvar IEC AC-6b operational power at 400 V.
- 120 V AC 60 Hz coil for compatible industrial control circuits.
- Integrated limiting resistors help manage capacitor switching inrush currents.
- Three normally open main contacts for three-phase capacitor bank switching.
- 56 A conventional free-air thermal current at temperatures up to 40 °C.
- Screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for flexible panel installation.
Key Features
- Lovato BFK32 power factor correction contactor series.
- Three main poles with 3 NO contact configuration.
- 25 kvar IEC AC-6b operational power at 400 V.
- 120 V AC coil for 60 Hz operation.
- 56 A conventional free-air thermal current Ith.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage Ui.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp.
- 320 A RMS making capacity.
- Power terminal protection rated IP20 when properly wired.
- 20,000,000-cycle mechanical life and 1,600,000-cycle electrical life.
Reliable Capacitor Switching for Power Factor Correction
Power factor correction contactors are specifically designed to switch capacitor banks used to compensate for reactive power in electrical installations. Capacitors can produce substantial transient inrush currents when energised, so the Lovato BFK3200A12060 incorporates limiting resistors to help control these current peaks and provide dependable switching.
The BFK3200A12060 combines dedicated AC-6b capacitor-switching performance with a 25 kvar rating at 400 V and a 120 V AC 60 Hz control coil, making it suitable for compatible automatic power factor correction panels where reliable and repetitive capacitor bank operation is required.
Typical Applications
- Automatic power factor correction panels.
- Industrial capacitor banks.
- Reactive power compensation systems.
- Industrial electrical distribution equipment.
- Commercial building power factor correction systems.
- Low-voltage switchgear and control panels.
- OEM power factor correction equipment.
- 60 Hz installations requiring a 120 V AC control coil.
Technical Specifications
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| Coil Voltage Range | 100–130 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Capacitor Switching Contactor | |
| Poles | 3-pole | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 120 V AC | |
| Auxiliary Contacts | None | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 56 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BFK32 | |
| Model | BFK3200A12060 | |
| Product type | Power factor correction contactor | |
| Application category | AC-6b capacitor switching | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Main contact configuration | 3 NO | |
| Coil type | AC coil 60 Hz | |
| Rated coil voltage | 120 V AC | |
| IEC operational power AC-6b at 230 V | 14 kvar | |
| IEC operational power AC-6b at 400 V | 25 kvar | |
| IEC operational power AC-6b at 440–480 V | 27.5 kvar | |
| IEC operational power AC-6b at 690 V | 30 kvar | |
| Conventional free-air thermal current Ith at ≤40 °C | 56 A | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 6 kV | |
| Short-time allowable current for 10 s | 320 A | |
| Making capacity | 320 A RMS | |
| Protection fuse | 63 A gG | |
| Operational frequency | 25–400 Hz | |
| Power terminal protection | IP20 when properly wired | |
| Mounting type | Screw / DIN rail 35 mm | |
| Operating position | Vertical plane, ±30° allowable | |
| Mechanical life | 20,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 1,600,000 cycles | |
| Operating temperature | −50 to +70 °C | |
| Storage temperature | −60 to +80 °C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3000 m | |
| Pollution degree | 3 | |
| Weight | 480 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BFK3200A12060 used for?
The Lovato BFK3200A12060 is designed for switching capacitor banks in automatic power factor correction and reactive power compensation systems.
What is the BFK3200A12060 rated for at 400 V?
The BFK3200A12060 has an IEC AC-6b operational power rating of 25 kVAr at 400 V.
What coil voltage does the BFK3200A12060 use?
The contactor uses a 120 V AC coil designed for 60 Hz operation.
Does the BFK3200A12060 include limiting resistors?
Yes. The BFK3200A12060 incorporates limiting resistors to help manage the high inrush currents generated when capacitor stages are energised.
How can the Lovato BFK3200A12060 be mounted?
The BFK3200A12060 supports screw mounting or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for installation in suitable power factor correction and electrical control panels.
Designed for Professional Power Factor Correction
Lovato BFK contactors are purpose-designed for capacitor switching, combining dedicated power factor correction ratings with limiting resistors and robust industrial electrical characteristics for reliable reactive power compensation systems.
