Varset LV low voltage capacitor banks for smart power factor correction

Varset Low Voltage Capacitor Bank

 

VarSet low voltage capacitor bank is a complete range of high quality power factor correction solutions engineered to compensate reactive power and harmonic distortion. These are easy and flexible solutions that can immediately boost your facility’s energy efficiency and productivity.

Varset capacitor banks lower operating costs that provide a fast return on investment. They offer long life performance with multi-capacitor architecture, step switching with adapted connectors. Delivers high performance thanks to top quality Schneider Electric built-in components.

The capacitor banks are fully tested per safety standards. Are equipped with thermal monitoring devices and main incomer circuit breaker and step circuit breakers.

Features:

          Network voltage: 230V-400V-415V-690V (50Hz), 240V-400V-480V-600V (60Hz)

          Wall mounted enclosures from 9kvar to 300kvar – Floor standing cubicles from 50kvar to 1150kvar

          Automatic compensation for variable-unstable loads up to 1150kvar – Fixed compensation for stable loads up to 200kvar

          Modbus communication (Varlogic NRC12 and communication module in option) for integration with building management systems

          Detuned reactor tuning: 2.7 (135Hz), 3.8 (190Hz), 4.2 (210Hz)

          Thermal control devices

          Protection with main incomer circuit breaker and step circuit breakers

          Top or bottom cable connections

          IPxxB protection against direct contacts (door open)

          IP31 protection for indoor applications – IP54 protection for dusty and industrial environments (optional)

          IK10 protection against mechanical shocks

Benefits:

          Reduce capital expenses up to 30%

          Reduce reactive energy billing penalties and lower operating expenses up to 10%

          Reduce energy losses by up to 30%

          Improve power system and equipment reliability up to 18%

          Reduce CO2 emissions by up to 95kg for every kvar of power factor installed

For more information:

http://www.schneider-electric.ca/en/product-range-presentation/61501-varset-lv?parent-category-id=87040#tabs-top

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