BFK3800A57560 - 3P CONTACTOR 30KVAR 460V 60HZ

Why Choose the BFK3800A57560?

The Lovato BFK3800A57560 is a contactor for power factor correction with an AC control circuit, designed for reliable capacitor switching in low‑voltage systems. Delivering up to 30 kvar at 400 V, it features a 575 VAC 60 Hz coil and integrated limiting resistors to reduce inrush. This 3‑pole unit supports screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting for flexible panel integration.

Engineered for durability, the BFK38 series contactor offers Ui 690 V, Uimp 6 kV and an Ith of 56 A, with a mechanical life of 20,000,000 cycles. It operates from -50 to 70 °C and is suitable up to 3000 m altitude, pollution degree 3. Conformity includes IEC/EN/BS 60947-1 and 60947-4-1, plus UL and CSA equivalents, ensuring trusted performance in UK industrial power factor correction panels.

Key Benefits

• Optimised for power factor correction with AC control circuit.
• 30 kvar at 400 V for robust capacitor bank switching.
• Integrated limiting resistors help curb inrush current.
• 575 VAC 60 Hz coil for straightforward control integration.
• Flexible screw or 35 mm DIN rail mounting.
• Rated insulation Ui 690 V; impulse withstand Uimp 6 kV.
• High endurance mechanical life of 20,000,000 operations.
• Wide operating range -50 to 70 °C and pollution degree 3.

Technical Specification

• Product type designation: BFK38
• Number of poles: 3
• Rated insulation voltage Ui (IEC/EN): 690 V
• Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp: 6 kV
• Ith (IEC): 56 A
• Terminal tightening torque: 2.5 to 3 Nm
• Weight: 400 g
• Mechanical life: 20000000 cycles
• Operating temperature: -50 to 70 °C
• Storage temperature: -60 to 80 °C
• Max altitude: 3000 m
• Pollution degree: 3

What’s Included

• Lovato BFK38 power factor correction contactor (SKU BFK3800A57560)
• Integrated limiting resistors
• 575 VAC 60 Hz coil as specified

Applications

• Low‑voltage power factor correction capacitor switching
• Industrial and commercial capacitor bank panels
• AC control circuit power factor correction systems
• Switching duties up to 30 kvar at 400 V

Safety note: Install and commission only by qualified personnel. Isolate power before work, verify ratings against the application, and follow IEC/EN 60947 practices and local regulations.