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BFK8000A400 – PFC CONTACTOR 50KVAR 400VAC 50/60HZ
Lovato BFK8000A400 is a three-pole power factor correction contactor with limiting resistors, rated at 50 kvar at 400 V and fitted with a 400 V AC 50/60 Hz coil.
£223.34
Why Choose the Lovato BFK8000A400 Power Factor Correction Contactor?
The Lovato BFK8000A400 is a three-pole power factor correction contactor designed for switching capacitor banks in industrial power factor correction systems. Part of the Lovato Electric BFK series, it incorporates limiting resistors to manage the demanding switching conditions associated with power factor correction capacitors.
Designed with an AC control circuit, the BFK8000A400 provides a maximum IEC operational power of 50 kvar at 400 V. Its dedicated capacitor-switching design makes it suitable for automatic power factor correction panels and other installations where capacitor banks must be reliably connected and disconnected.
The contactor features a 400 V AC 50/60 Hz coil, three poles and a conventional free-air thermal current of 115 A at temperatures up to 40 °C. It can be installed using screws or on a 35 mm DIN rail, providing flexible integration into industrial electrical panels.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed contactor for power factor correction applications.
- Maximum IEC operational power of 50 kvar at 400 V.
- Includes limiting resistors for capacitor switching.
- 400 V AC 50/60 Hz coil for industrial control circuits.
- Flexible installation using screw fixing or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
- Three-pole configuration for three-phase power factor correction systems.
Key Features
- Lovato Electric BFK80 power contactor.
- 3-pole contact configuration.
- 50 kvar rated operational power at 400 V under AC-6b conditions.
- 400 V AC 50/60 Hz rated coil voltage.
- 115 A conventional free-air thermal current at temperatures up to 40 °C.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage.
- 8 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
- IP20 front protection for the power terminals.
Reliable Capacitor Switching for Power Factor Correction
Power factor correction systems use capacitor banks to compensate for reactive power in electrical installations. Contactors used for capacitor switching must accommodate the particular electrical stresses created when capacitors are connected, making a dedicated power factor correction contactor an important part of a reliable installation.
The Lovato BFK8000A400 is specifically designed for this role and includes limiting resistors for capacitor switching. With AC-6b operational ratings across several system voltages, it provides a purpose-built switching solution for industrial power factor correction equipment.
Typical Applications
- Automatic power factor correction panels.
- Industrial capacitor bank switching.
- Reactive power compensation systems.
- Industrial electrical distribution panels.
- Manufacturing and process plant electrical systems.
- Three-phase power factor correction installations.
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 | |
| Coil Type | AC | |
| Current AC-1 | 115 A | |
| HS Code | 85365080 | |
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric | |
| Series | BFK | |
| Model | BFK8000A400 | |
| Product type | Contactor for power factor correction with AC control circuit | |
| Product type designation | BFK80 | |
| Number of poles | 3 | |
| Rated operational power AC-6b at 230 V | 30 kvar | |
| Rated operational power AC-6b at 400 V | 50 kvar | |
| Rated operational power AC-6b at 440–480 V | 56 kvar | |
| Rated operational power AC-6b at 690 V | 65 kvar | |
| Rated coil voltage | 400 V AC | |
| Coil frequency | 50/60 Hz | |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 690 V | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 8 kV | |
| Conventional free-air thermal current Ith | 115 A at ≤40 °C | |
| Short-time allowable current for 10 s | 640 A | |
| Making capacity | 800 A RMS | |
| Recommended gG protection fuse | 125 A | |
| Power terminal protection | IP20 front | |
| Mounting type | Screw / 35 mm DIN rail | |
| Operating position | Vertical plane, ±30° allowable | |
| Mechanical life | 15,000,000 cycles | |
| Electrical life | 400,000 cycles | |
| Operating temperature | -50 to 70 °C | |
| Maximum altitude | 3000 m | |
| Weight | 1090 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato BFK8000A400 used for?
The BFK8000A400 is a power factor correction contactor designed for switching capacitor banks in industrial electrical systems.
What is the BFK8000A400 rated for at 400 V?
Its maximum IEC operational power under AC-6b conditions is 50 kvar at 400 V.
What coil voltage does the BFK8000A400 use?
The contactor has a 400 V AC coil rated for 50/60 Hz.
Does the BFK8000A400 include limiting resistors?
Yes. The BFK8000A400 is supplied with limiting resistors as part of its dedicated power factor correction contactor design.
How can the Lovato BFK8000A400 be mounted?
The contactor supports screw fixing or mounting on a 35 mm DIN rail.
Purpose-Built for Industrial Power Factor Correction
Lovato Electric BFK contactors provide a dedicated switching solution for capacitor banks, combining power factor correction ratings with limiting resistors and practical panel-mounting options for industrial electrical installations.
