Why Choose the Lovato BFK0910A02460 Power Factor Correction Contactor?
The Lovato BFK0910A02460 is a specialised three-pole power factor correction contactor designed for reliable switching of capacitor banks in automatic power factor correction systems. Part of the Lovato BFK series, it includes integrated limiting resistors to reduce capacitor switching inrush currents and improve switching reliability.
This contactor features a 24 V AC coil rated for 60 Hz operation and is designed specifically for capacitor switching applications. Its dedicated AC-6b rating makes it suitable for use in industrial reactive power compensation systems where frequent capacitor bank switching is required.
With a maximum IEC AC-6b operational power rating of 7.5 kvar at 400 V, the BFK0910A02460 provides dependable performance for power factor correction panels, industrial distribution systems and electrical installations requiring efficient reactive power management.
Key Advantages
- Dedicated power factor correction contactor for capacitor switching applications.
- 7.5 kvar AC-6b operational power rating at 400 V.
- 24 V AC 60 Hz coil for compatible control circuits.
- Integrated limiting resistors to reduce capacitor switching inrush currents.
- Three-pole configuration with built-in auxiliary contact.
- Suitable for automatic power factor correction equipment and industrial panels.
Key Features
- Lovato BFK09 power factor correction contactor series.
- Three main power poles.
- 7.5 kvar maximum IEC AC-6b operational power at 400 V.
- 24 V AC 60 Hz control coil.
- 25 A conventional free-air thermal current Ith.
- 690 V rated insulation voltage Ui.
- 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp.
- 1 NO auxiliary contact.
- Built-in resistors for capacitor switching duty.
- Suitable for DIN rail or screw mounting installations.
Reliable Capacitor Switching for Reactive Power Compensation
Power factor correction contactors are designed to control capacitor banks used to improve the efficiency of electrical installations by compensating for reactive power. Unlike standard contactors, the Lovato BFK0910A02460 includes limiting resistors specifically designed to manage capacitor energisation currents.
The BFK0910A02460 provides a compact and reliable solution for automatic power factor correction panels, combining dedicated AC-6b performance with a 24 V AC 60 Hz control coil for industrial electrical applications.
Typical Applications
- Automatic power factor correction panels.
- Industrial capacitor banks.
- Reactive power compensation systems.
- Electrical distribution equipment.
- Industrial control panels.
- Power management installations.
