LOW VOLTAGE CAPACITORS AND CAPACITOR BANKS Capacitors department
I Selecting the reactive energy compensation system 3 II Selecting the capacitor type 4 III ALPIVAR 6 IV V VI VII VIII SPECIAL RANGES 25 IX ALPIBLOC 10 KITS : Panels, Racks, Power factor controllers 12 ALPIMATIC 16 ALPISTATIC 20 Protective circuit breaker and connection cable selection table for capacitors 26 Contents 1
Selecting the reactive energy compensation system I Reactive energy compensation at low voltage can use one of two systems : fixed system automatic system The choice depends on the following criterion: QC ST 15 % fixed system > 15 % automatic system ST (kva) QC power rating of the H.V./L.V. transformer power rating of the capacitor bank Example 1: QC = 80 kvar ST = 800 kva QC ST = 10 % fixed system Example 2: QC = 160 kvar ST = 800 kva QC ST = 20 % automatic system For more detailed information please consult our GENERAL INFORMATION brochure. 3
II Selecting the capacitor type Reactive energy compensation means that the capacitor must be adapted to the intrinsic characteristics of the corresponding mains network (voltage, frequency, cos ϕ, etc.). However, the increasing presence of harmonics in the mains supply means that the capacitor must also be adapted to the degree of interference and the final performance desired by the customer. Depending on the degree of interference or harmonics, four types of capacitor are available: standard type H type SAH type (anti-harmonic reactors) FH type (harmonic filters) Degree of interference SH ST 15 % 15 to 25 % > 25 % standard H SAH FH SH (kva) is the weighted total power of the harmonic generators present at the transformer secondary. ST (kva) is the power rating of the H.V./L.V. transformer 4
Final performance II Type Symbol Reactive Harmonic Mains compensation protection of interference capacitor control Standard yes yes 15 % no H yes yes 25 % no SAH yes yes 100 % yes partial FH yes yes 100 % yes total FH type capacitors generally require measurements to be taken on site in order to obtain a precise definition of the ranking and amplitudes of harmonic currents. This service is performed by ALPES TECHNOLOGIES. For more detailed information please consult our GENERAL INFORMATION brochure 5
Fixed system III ALPIVAR general information ALPIVAR : the vacuum technology capacitor DESIGN Alpivar patented capacitors are totally dry units with no impregnation or insulation liquid. They are designed by assembling individual single-phase coils, coupled in a delta arrangement to obtain a three-phase unit. The coils are produced from two films of polypropylene with zinc plating on one side: The metal plating forms the electrode The polypropylene film forms the insulator. All coils are then coated under vacuum into self-extinguishing thermoset polyurethane resin which forms the casing, providing mechanical and electrical protections. ALPES TECHNOLOGIES unique vacuum potting technique ensures that Alpivar capacitors have excellent resistance over time and much longer service life than conventional units. Vacuum potting ensures that no air or humidity remains close to the coils after coating. This design provides excellent resistance to overvoltages and partial discharges. Furthermore, the unit complies fully with environmental protection requirements (no PCB). No insulation or impregnation liquid is used in the Alpivar capacitor. PRESENTATION Monobloc or modular, Alpivar capacitors meet all user requirements. The modular version in particular can be quickly and easily assembled to produce units with various power ratings, enabling integrators and distributors to make significant savings on storage costs. Monobloc INSTALLATION The compact format simplifies installation and significantly reduces or rack costs. The casing is particularly resistant to all solvents and atmospheric agents (rain, sun, salty air, etc.). Alpivar capacitors are thus particularly suitable for installations: outdoors (on poles) in a corrosive atmosphere CONNECTION the terminal blocks are easily accessible on the top of the unit, making Alpivar capacitors particularly easy to connect the use of socket-type terminals enables cable and eye connections to be made directly to the unit s various ranges. Alpivar capacitors are double-insulated or class 2 units, which do not need earthing. Modular 6
Fixed system electrical characteristics III INTERNAL PROTECTION self-healing dielectric: this is a result of the characteristics of the metal deposit which forms the electrode and the nature of the insulating support (polypropylene film). This special manufacturing technique avoids blowing the capacitor due to overvoltages. The dielectric is perforated when overvoltage occurs, causing discharges which vaporise the metal around the short circuit and instantaneously restore electrical insulation electrical fuse: one per coil Over prossure disconnecting device: if an electrical fault cannot be overcome by the self-healing dielectric or the electrical fuse, gas is emitted, deforming a membrane and taking the defective coil out of the circuit. These three protection mechanisms, associated with the under vacuum coated coils (technique patented by ALPES TECHNOLOGIES), form a highly advanced unit. DISCHARGE RESISTORS The discharge resistors enable the unit to be discharged in compliance with applicable standards. They are fitted externally on the connection terminals to enable visual inspection. LOSS FACTOR Alpivar capacitors have a loss factor of less than 0,1 x 10-3. This leads to a total wattage consumption of less than 0.3 W per kvar including the discharge resistors. CAPACITANCE Tolerance on the capacitance value: ± 5% Our manufacturing process, which avoids any air inclusions in the coils, ensures that the capacitance remains exceptionally stable throughout the service life of the Alpivar capacitor. MAX. PERMISSIBLE VOLTAGE 1.18 Un continuous (24 h/24) MAX. PERMISSIBLE CURRENT standard type : 1.5 In H type : 2 In INSULATION CLASS withstand 1 minute at 50 Hz : 6 kv withstand 1.2/50 µs shock wave : 25 kv STANDARDS Alpivar capacitors comply with the following standards: French standard : NF C54 108 and 109 European standard : EN 60831-1 and 2 International standard : IEC 60831-1 and 2 Canadian standard : CSA 22-2 No. 190 US standard : UL 810 end-of-life behaviour tests passed successfully in EDF and LCIE laboratories TEMPERATURE CLASS Alpivar capacitors are designed for a standard temperature rating of -40 / +55 C maximum temperature : 55 C average over 24 hours : 45 C annual average : 35 C other temperature classes on request SUMMARY OF TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Double insulation or class 2 : no earthing needed, provides total safety for personnel. Totally dry (no added oil) : no risk of leakage or fire, may be installed in all positions. Self-extinguishing polyurethane resin casing : highly robust, compact, non-corrosive, outdoor installation possible on request. Monobloc or modular : with copper connections between the various elements (risk of corrosion, loosening or overheating totally eliminated). Coils coated under vacuum (specific to Alpivar) : the absence of air and humidity around the coils guarantees Alpivar s high quality. Internal electrical protection for each coil using : self-healing metallized polypropylene film electrical fuse over pressure disconnecting device 7
Fixed system III ALPIVAR range Standard type Capacitor Terminal cover Connection cable outlet 220 55 275 Nominal voltage 230 V, 50 Hz, three-phase Nominal Reference Dimensions Weight power W 1 (mm) W 2 (kg) 5 VCB 523 90 70 3,5 10 VCB 1023 90 70 3,5 15 VCB 1523 180 156 7 20 VCB 2023 180 156 7 25 VCB 2523 270 244 10,5 30 VCB 3023 270 244 10,5 40 VCB 4023 360 332 14 50 VCB 5023 450 419 17,5 60 VCB 6023 540 506 21 4 attachment holes φ 6.5 mm Connection terminals W2 W1 Discharge resistors 208 225 Nominal voltage 400 V, 50 Hz, three-phase Nominal Reference Dimensions Weight power W 1 (mm) W 2 (kg) 5 VCB 540 90 70 3,5 10 VCB 1040 90 70 3,5 15 VCB 1540 90 70 3,5 20 VCB 2040 90 70 3,5 25 VCB 2540 180 156 7 30 VCB 3040 180 156 7 40 VCB 4040 180 156 7 50 VCB 5040 270 244 10,5 60 VCB 6040 270 244 10,5 70 VCB 7040 360 332 14 80 VCB 8040 360 332 14 90 VCB 9040 450 419 17,5 100 VCB 10040 450 419 17,5 120 VCB 12040 540 506 21 Integrated connection cable ALPIVAR ALPIVAR attachment support POLE-MOUNTED ALPIVAR Nominal voltage 415 V, 50 Hz, three-phase Nominal Reference Dimensions Weight power W 1 (mm) W 2 (kg) 6,25 VCB 6415 90 70 3,5 10 VCB 10415 90 70 3,5 12,5 VCB 12415 90 70 3,5 15 VCB 15415 90 70 3,5 20 VCB 20415 90 70 3,5 25 VCB 25415 90 70 3,5 30 VCB 30415 180 156 7 40 VCB 40415 180 156 7 50 VCB 50415 180 156 7 60 VCB 60415 270 244 10,5 75 VCB 75415 270 244 10,5 100 VCB 100415 360 332 14 125 VCB 125415 450 419 17,5 8
Fixed system ALPIVAR range III H type Nominal voltage 440 V, 50 Hz, three-phase Power Nominal Reference Dimensions Weight delivered at 400 V power W 1 (mm) W 2 (kg) 5 6,25 VCB 644 90 70 3,5 10 12,5 VCB 1244 90 70 3,5 12,5 15 VCB 1544 90 70 3,5 16,5 20 VCB 2044 90 70 3,5 20 25 VCB 2544 90 70 3,5 25 30 VCB 3044 180 156 7 33 40 VCB 4044 180 156 7 40 50 VCB 5044 180 156 7 50 60 VCB 6044 270 244 10,5 60 75 VCB 7544 270 244 10,5 66 80 VCB 8044 360 332 14 75 90 VCB 9044 360 332 14 80 100 VCB10044 360 332 14 100 125 VCB 12544 450 419 17,5 Anti-harmonic reactors or SAH type Nominal voltage 440 V, 50 Hz, three-phase Alpivar SAH type units consist of Alpivar capacitors combined with anti-harmonic reactors, mounted and wired in IP 315 s. Power Nominal Reference Dimensions Weight delivered at 400 V power W X D X H (mm) (kg) 25 30 VS 3044 600 x 500 x 1400 100 50 60 VS 6044 600 x 500 x 1400 120 75 90 VS 9044 600 x 500 x 1400 140 100 120 VS 12044 600 x 500 x 1400 160 125 150 VS 15044 800 x 500 x 2100 200 160 200 VS 20044 800 x 500 x 2100 230 200 250 VS 25044 800 x 500 x 2100 260 240 300 VS 30044 800 x 500 x 2100 290 280 350 VS 35044 800 x 500 x 2100 320 Harmonic filter or FH type : consult us 9
Fixed system IV ALPIBLOC ALPIBLOC units comprise ALPIVAR capacitor with built-in circuit breakers, mounted and wired in boxes or IP315 s. These ready-to-connect units are designed for fixed compensation of low and medium-powered electrical equipment. For some applications (e.g. remote control) the circuit breaker may be replaced by a contactor and HRC fuses. ALPIBLOC range Standard type Nominal voltage 400 V, 50 Hz, three-phase Nominal Reference Circuit breaker Dimensions Weight power Icu W X D X H (mm) (kg) (ka) 10 B 1040 10 190 x 230 x 380 5 15 B 1540 10 190 x 230 x 380 5 20 B 2040 10 190 x 230 x 380 5 25 B 2540 10 190 x 230 x 380 10 30 B 3040 10 190 x 230 x 380 10 40 B 4040 16 365 x 230 x 380 12 50 B 5040 16 365 x 230 x 380 15 60 B 6040 16 365 x 230 x 380 15 70 B 7040 16 365 x 230 x 380 20 80 B 8040 16 365 x 230 x 380 20 90 B 9040 35 540 x 230 x 380 25 100 B 10040 35 540 x 230 x 380 28 120 B 12040 35 540 x 230 x 380 30 H type Nominal voltage 440 V, 50 Hz, three-phase Power Nominal Reference Circuit breaker Dimensions Weight delivered at 400 V power Icu W X D X H (mm) (kg) (ka) 10 12,5 B 1244 10 190 x 230 x 380 5 12,5 15 B 1544 10 190 x 230 x 380 5 16,5 20 B 2044 10 190 x 230 x 380 5 20 25 B 2544 10 190 x 230 x 380 5 25 30 B 3044 10 190 x 230 x 380 10 33 40 B 4044 16 365 x 230 x 380 12 40 50 B 5044 16 365 x 230 x 380 15 50 60 B 6044 16 365 x 230 x 380 15 60 70 B 7044 16 365 x 230 x 380 20 66 80 B 8044 16 365 x 230 x 380 20 75 90 B 9044 35 540 x 230 x 380 25 80 100 B 10044 35 540 x 230 x 380 28 100 120 B 12044 35 540 x 230 x 380 30 10
Fixed system ALPIBLOC range IV Anti-harmonic reactors or SAH type Nominal voltage 440 V, 50 Hz, three-phase ALPIBLOC SAH type units consist of Alpivar capacitors combined with anti-harmonic reactors and a main circuit breaker, mounted and wired in IP 315 s Power Nominal Reference Circuit breaker Dimensions Weight delivered at 400 V power Icu W X D X H (mm) (kg) (ka) 25 30 BS 3044 10 600 x 500 x 1400 110 50 60 BS 6044 16 600 x 500 x 1400 150 75 90 BS 9044 35 600 x 500 x 1900 170 100 120 BS 12044 35 600 x 500 x 1900 180 125 150 BS 15044 35 800 x 500 x 2100 200 160 200 BS 20044 35 800 x 500 x 2100 230 200 250 BS 25044 35 800 x 500 x 2100 260 240 300 BS 30044 35 800 x 500 x 2100 290 280 350 BS 35044 50 800 x 500 x 2100 320 Harmonic Filter or FH type : consult us Rank 5 harmonic filter (250 Hz), 900 kvar 500 V Filtering capacity Harmonic 5: 600 A NOTE: the Icu rating of the circuit breakers may be modified on request. 11
Automatic system V COMPENSATION KITS Compensation kits comprise : ALPIVAR panels : standard type and H type ALPIVAR racks : SAH type accessories for panels and racks power factor controllers ALPIVAR panels and racks are factory wired units designed to be integrated in universal s as part of automatic compensation systems. Alpivar panel range Standard type Nominal voltage 400 V, 50 Hz, three-phase Nominal Reference Weight power (kg) 10 P5.5-1040 5 10 + 10 P5.5-10 + 1040 10 20 P5.5-2040 8 20 + 20 P5.5-20 + 2040 16 20 + 40 P5.5-20 + 4040 19 40 P5.5-4040 14 40 + 40 P5.5-40 + 4040 23 80 P5.5-8040 22 12,5 P5.5-1240 6 12,5 + 12,5 P5.5-12 + 1240 11 25 P5.5-2540 9 25 + 25 P5.5-25 + 2540 16 25 + 50 P5.5-25 + 5040 22 50 P5.5-5040 16 75 P5.5-7540 22 15 P5.5-1540 7 15 + 15 P5.5-15 + 1540 13 30 P5.5-3040 10 30 + 30 P5.5-30 + 3040 20 60 P5.5-6040 19 Junction bars Attachment slots 14 X 7 mm Attachment holes ø 7 mm 248 200 150 160 400 240 500 525 550 12
Automatic system V H type Nominal voltage 440 V, 50 Hz, three-phase Power Nominal Reference Weight delivered at 400 V power (kg) 10 12,5 P5.5-1244 6 10 + 10 12,5 + 12,5 P5.5-12 + 1244 12 20 25 P5.5-2544 10 20 + 20 25 + 25 P5.5-25 + 2544 20 20 + 40 25 + 50 P5.5-25 + 5044 23 40 50 P5.5-5044 16 60 75 P5.5-7544 22 80 100 P5.5-10044 24 12,5 15 P5.5-1544 7 12,5 + 12,5 15 + 15 P5.5-15 + 1544 14 25 30 P5.5-3044 10 25 + 50 30 +60 P5.5-30 + 6044 23 50 60 P5.5-6044 17 75 90 P5.5-9044 23 16,5 20 P5.5-2044 8 16,5 + 16,5 20 + 20 P5.5-20 + 2044 16 16,5 + 33 20 + 40 P5.5-20 + 4044 19 33 40 P5.5-4044 14 33 + 33 40 + 40 P5.5-40 + 4044 23 66 80 P5.5-8044 22 Junction bars Attachment slots 14 X 7 mm Attachment holes ø 7 mm 248 200 150 160 400 240 500 525 550 Composition of Alpivar panels - 1 ALPIVAR capacitor - 1 contactor suitable for handling capacitive currents - 1 set of 3 HRC fuses - 1 set of modular copper busbars with junction bars for connecting several panels in parallel - 1 steel frame on which the components are assembled and wired. 13
Automatic system V Alpivar rack range Anti-harmonic reactors or SAH type Nominal voltage 440 V, 50 Hz, three-phase Power Nominal Reference Weight delivered at 400 V power (kg) 6,25 7,5 R4.6-744 20 6,25 + 6,25 7,5 + 7,5 R4.6-7 + 744 25 12,5 15 R4.6-1544 30 12,5 + 12,5 15 + 15 R4.6-15 + 1544 35 25 30 R4.6-3044 40 50 60 R4.6-6044 60 20 25 R7-2544 35 40 50 R7-5044 50 80 100 R7-10044 80 Note: only racks of the same type (R4.6, R7) can be coupled together. Composition of the rack - 1 Alpivar capacitor - 1 contactor suitable for handling capacitive currents - 1 anti harmonic reactor with thermal protection - 1 set of 3 HRC fuses - 1 set of modular copper busbars with junction bars for connecting several panels in parallel - 1 steel frame on which the components are assembled and wired. Junction bars 325 325 460 700 Attachment slots 24 X 8,2 Rack attachment Attachment holes ø : 8,2 460 375 R 4.6 type 460 375 R 7 type 425 665 460 700 14
Automatic system IV Accessories for panels and racks for panel or rack sets - one set of three copper studs (30 x 10) with screws for customer connection : Part No. PRC 3010 for panels and racks - IP 2X protection against direct contact with parts under power (busbars, HRC fuses, etc.) : Part No. KIT 2X Power factor controllers DCRE Power factor controllers use a microprocessor to provide digital control of capacitor banks. This technology enables the power factor (Cos ϕ) to be measured and read accurately and reliably even on networks with strong harmonic interference. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS flush mounting protection index IP 41 operating temperature: -10 / +60 C standards: IEC 60255-5 and 6 IEC 60068-2 and 6 EN 50081-1 and 50082-2 part numbers for different sizes of capacitor bank DCRE 5 : 5 steps DCRE 7 : 7 steps DCRE 12 : 12 steps dimensions and weight DCRE 5 : 96 x 96 x 62 (mm) - 0,36 kg DCRE 7 : 144 x 144 x 62 (mm) - 0,67 kg DCRE 12 : 144 x 144 x 62 (mm) - 0,67 kg ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Current input by C.T primary: rating depending on installation secondary: 5 A (1 A on request) power: 10 VA (recommended) class 1 Voltage input direct as standard: 380 / 415 V direct on request: 220 / 240 V external transformer for other voltages Frequency 50 / 60 Hz SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS current transformer connection direction irrelevant phase rotation direction irrelevant connection: C.T on one phase: L1 voltage on the other two phases: L2 and L3 dry contact alarm outputs SETTINGS AND PARAMETERS Cos ϕ: 0.85 ind. to 0.95 cap. Staging: all possible combinations: 1.1.1 / 1.2.2.2 / 1.2.3.4 / etc. Adjustable reconnection time for a given step Adjustable trigger time for all steps Note: consult us for power factor controller for standalone power generation units (micro power plant, wind turbine, etc.) For more detailed information, consult our manual DCRE 15
Automatic system VI ALPIMATIC ALPIMATIC capacitor banks are automatic banks using electromechanical switching. They comprise panels or racks: panels for M series (standard and H ranges) racks for MS series (SAH range) The units and their power factor controller are integrated in s. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS IP 315 box or protection of parts under power against direct contact: IP 2X temperature class operation: -10 / +45 C (average over 24 hours: 40 C) storage: -30 / +60 C ventilation: natural or forced depending on power rating colour: grey (RAL 7032) black base standards: EN 60439-1, IEC 60439-1 and 2 SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS fully modular design for easy extension and maintenance power factor controller with simplified commissioning procedure extendable : standard for main power ratings optional for others cables enter at the bottom (at the top on request) ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Insulation class: 0.66 kv (tested at 2.5 kv, 50 Hz for one minute) built-in power supply for auxiliary circuits built-in connection terminal block for brown-out contact (generator unit, etc.) possible remote alarm output OPTIONS protection circuit breaker fixed step adder-type current transformer CONNECTIONS Allow for: power cables as per table on page 26 current transformer to be located on phase L1 of the facility, upline from all receivers and the capacitor bank. primary: rating depending on installation secondary: 5 A (1 A on request) power: 10 VA (recommended) class 1 note: this transformer can be supplied separately on request. 16
Automatic system ALPIMATIC range VI Standard type nominal voltage 400 V 50 Hz three-phase Nominal Electrical Reference Dimensions Weight Possible power steps W X D X H (mm) (kg) extensions box 12,5 5 x 2,5 M 1240 250 x 350 x 750 40 on request 15 3 x 5 M 1540 250 x 350 x 750 40 on request 20 4 x 5 M 2040 250 x 350 x 750 40 on request 25 5 x 5 M 2540 250 x 350 x 750 40 on request 30 6 x 5 M 3040 250 x 350 x 750 45 on request 35 7 x 5 M 3540 250 x 350 x 750 45 on request 40 4 x 10 M 4040 250 x 350 x 750 45 on request 45 3 x 15 M 4540 250 x 350 x 750 45 on request 50 5 x 10 M 5040 250 x 350 x 750 45 on request 60 3 x 20 M 6040 350 x 500 x 1000 70 on request 70 7 x 10 M 7040 350 x 500 x 1000 75 on request 80 4 x 20 M 8040 350 x 500 x 1000 75 on request 90 6 x 15 M 9040 350 x 500 x 1000 80 on request 100 5 x 20 M 10040 350 x 500 x 1000 80 on request 120 6 x 20 M 12040 350 x 500 x 1000 90 on request 140 7 x 20 M 14040 600 x 500 x 1400 110 160 160 4 x 40 M 16040 600 x 500 x 1400 125 160 180 9 x 20 M 18040 600 x 500 x 1400 140 80 200 5 x 40 M 20040 600 x 500 x 1400 150 80 220 11 x 20 M 22040 600 x 500 x 1400 160 80 240 6 x 40 M 24040 600 x 500 x 1400 170 80 260 13 x 20 M 26040 600 x 500 x 1400 180 on request 280 7 x 40 M 28040 600 x 500 x 1400 190 on request 300 15 x 20 M 30040 600 x 500 x 1400 200 on request 320 8 x 40 M 32040 600 x 500 x 1400 210 on request 360 9 x 40 M 36040 600 x 500 x 1900 250 80 400 10 x 40 M 40040 600 x 500 x 1900 270 80 440 11 x 40 M 44040 600 x 500 x 1900 290 on request 480 12 x 40 M 48040 600 x 500 x 1900 310 on request 520 13 x 40 M 52040 1200 x 500 x 1400 370 80 560 14 x 40 M 56040 1200 x 500 x 1400 400 80 600 15 x 40 M 60040 1200 x 500 x 1400 430 on request 640 16 x 40 M 64040 1200 x 500 x 1400 450 on request 720 9 x 80 M 72040 1200 x 500 x 1900 500 240 800 10 x 80 M 80040 1200 x 500 x 1900 540 160 Consult us for dimensions of s with built-in circuit breakers 17
Automatic system VI ALPIMATIC range 18 H type nominal voltage 440 V 50 Hz three-phase Power Nominal Electrical Reference Dimensions Weight Possible delivered power steps W X D X H (mm) (kg) extensions at 400 V 12,5 15 5 x 3 M 1544 250 x 350 x 750 40 on request 15 18 3 x 6,25 M 1844 250 x 350 x 750 40 on request 20 25 4 x 6,25 M 2544 250 x 350 x 750 40 on request 25 31,25 5 x 6,25 M 3144 250 x 350 x 750 40 on request 30 37,5 6 x 6,25 M 3744 250 x 350 x 750 45 on request 35 43,75 7 x 6,25 M 4344 250 x 350 x 750 45 on request 40 50 4 x 12,5 M 5044 250 x 350 x 750 45 on request 45 55 3 x 18 M 5544 250 x 350 x 750 45 on request 50 62,5 5 x 12,5 M 6244 250 x 350 x 750 45 on request box 60 75 3 x 25 M 7544 350 x 500 x 1000 75 on request 70 85 7 x 12,5 M 8544 350 x 500 x 1000 80 on request 80 100 4 x 25 M 10044 350 x 500 x 1000 80 on request 90 110 6 x 18 M 11044 350 x 500 x 1000 90 on request 100 125 5 x 25 M 12544 350 x 500 x 1000 110 on request 120 150 6 x 25 M 15044 350 x 500 x 1000 110 on request 140 175 7 x 25 M 17544 600 x 500 x 1400 125 200 160 200 4 x 50 M 20044 600 x 500 x 1400 125 200 180 225 9 x 25 M 22544 600 x 500 x 1400 135 100 200 250 5 x 50 M 25044 600 x 500 x 1400 150 100 220 275 11 x 25 M 27544 600 x 500 x 1400 160 100 240 300 6 x 50 M 30044 600 x 500 x 1400 170 100 260 325 13 x 25 M 32544 600 x 500 x 1400 180 on request 280 350 7 x 50 M 35044 600 x 500 x 1400 190 on request 300 375 15 x 25 M 37544 600 x 500 x 1400 200 on request 320 400 8 x 50 M 40044 600 x 500 x 1400 210 on request 360 450 9 x 50 M 45044 600 x 500 x 1900 250 100 400 500 10 x 50 M 50044 600 x 500 x 1900 270 100 440 550 11 x 50 M 55044 600 x 500 x 1900 290 on request 480 600 12 x 50 M 60044 600 x 500 x 1900 310 on request 520 650 13 x 50 M 65044 1200 x 500 x 1400 370 100 560 700 14 x 50 M 70044 1200 x 500 x 1400 400 100 600 750 15 x 50 M 75044 1200 x 500 x 1400 430 on request 640 800 16 x 50 M 80044 1200 x 500 x 1400 450 on request 720 900 9 x 100 M 90044 1200 x 500 x 1900 500 300 800 1000 10 x 100 M 100044 1200 x 500 x 1900 540 200 Consult us for dimensions of s with built-in circuit breakers
Automatic system ALPIMATIC range VI Anti-harmonic reactors or SAH type nominal voltage 440 V 50 Hz three-phase Power Nominal Electrical Reference Dimensions Weight Possible delivered power steps W X D X H (mm) (kg) extensions at 400 V 25 30 4 x 7,5 MS 3044 600 x 500 x 1400 90 30 37,5 45 6 x 7,5 MS 4544 600 x 500 x 1400 110 30 50 60 4 x 15 MS 6044 600 x 500 x 1400 130 30 62,5 75 5 x 15 MS 7544 600 x 500 x 1400 150 on request 75 90 3 x 30 MS 9044 600 x 500 x 1400 170 60 100 120 4 x 30 MS 12044 600 x 500 x 1400 210 on request 125 150 5 x 30 MS 15044 600 x 500 x 1400 240 on request 160 200 4 x 50 MS 20044 800 x 500 x 2100 300 200 200 250 5 x 50 MS 25044 800 x 500 x 2100 340 200 240 300 6 x 50 MS 30044 800 x 500 x 2100 370 100 280 350 7 x 50 MS 35044 800 x 500 x 2100 400 100 320 400 8 x 50 MS 40044 800 x 500 x 2100 430 on request 360 450 9 x 50 MS 45044 800 x 500 x 2100 470 on request 400 500 5 x 100 MS 50044 800 x 500 x 2100 520 on request 440 550 11 x 50 MS 55044 1600 x 500 x 2100 600 400 480 600 6 x 100 MS 60044 1600 x 500 x 2100 630 400 520 650 13 x 50 MS 65044 1600 x 500 x 2100 670 300 560 700 7 x 100 MS 70044 1600 x 500 x 2100 700 300 600 750 15 x 50 MS 75044 1600 x 500 x 2100 730 200 640 800 8 x 100 MS 80044 1600 x 500 x 2100 800 200 720 900 9 x 100 MS 90044 1600 x 500 x 2100 860 100 800 1000 10 x 100 MS 100044 1600 x 500 x 2100 1000 on request Harmonic filter or FH type : consult us Consult us for dimensions of s with built-in circuit breakers Rank 5 (250 Hz) and 7 (350 Hz) harmonic filter, 500 kvar 400 V Filtering capacity Harmonic 5 : 350 A Harmonic 7 : 250 A 19
Automatic system VII ALPISTATIC ALPES TECHNOLOGIES, one of the leaders in reactive energy compensation and harmonic filtering, offers a new automatic capacitor bank concept : ALPISTATIC ALPISTATIC is a low voltage real-time reactive power compensation unit using solid state switches. To face increasingly sophisticated industrial processes including large numbers of devices sensitive to voltage variations (PLCs, industrial computers, etc.) or having ultra-fast cycles (robots, welding machines, variable speed drives, etc.), ALPES TECHNOLOGIES developed ALPISTATIC. ALPISTATIC is a soft, fast reactive energy compensation system suitable for this new generation of receiving devices. ALPISTATIC has three main advantages compared with conventional systems using electromechanical switching : no transient currents when capacitors are triggered which might cause voltage troughs. no transient excess voltages or triggering of capacitors due to difficulties in cutting off the electrical arc. very short response time: 40 milliseconds. ALPISTATIC is primarily designed for : compensation for the power factor (cos ϕ) of main low voltage switchboards consumers wishing to reduce their total electricity consumption independent energy generators to optimise units (generator units, etc.). ALPISTATIC is particularly suitable for providing compensation for receivers : which do not accept transient currents or voltage (PLCs, computer equipment,...) with ultra-fast cycles (welding machines, lifts, robots, variable speed drives,...) with pulsating torques (roll mills, compressors, reciprocating saws,...) which generate flicker (devices with extremely inductive loads, arc furnaces, welding machines,...) 20
Automatic system main characteristics compared VII SENSITIVE DATA ALPISTATIC CONVENTIONAL Presence of electromechanical contactors No Yes Wear of moving parts No Yes Contact bounce phenomenon No Possible Contact fatigue None High Transient excess currents No Yes (may exceed 200 In) when stages are triggered or released Transient under-voltages None Yes (up to 100%) Compatibility Excellent Average (PLCs, computer equipment, etc.) Compatibility Excellent Poor (welding machines, generators, etc.) Trigger and release response time 40 milliseconds approx. 30 seconds Number of operations Unlimited Limited (electromechanical contactor) Sound level during operation None Low (electromechanical contactor) Reduced flicker Yes (for highly inductive loads) No Creation of harmonics No No 21
Automatic system VII Network voltage and current when coupling and uncoupling a capacitor stage Conventional switching using electromechanical contactors Coupling a stage Uncoupling a stage during switching, the following may occur : transient overcurrents exceeding 200 In significant transient over and under-voltages These disturbances may lead to malfunctions on control equipment (PLCs, industrial computers,...). Soft switching using ALPISTATIC solid state contactors Coupling a stage Uncoupling a stage soft switching using Alpistatic solid state contactors prevents network disturbance the reaction speed (40 milliseconds) ensures that power is controlled immediately 22
Automatic system VII ALPISTATIC COMPOSITION AND CHARACTERISTICS ALPISTATIC includes: a capacitor bank split into several steps depending on the compensator power rating one three-pole solid state contactor per step (cutting all three phases) fan-cooled heat sink on each solid state contactor one anti-harmonic reactor per step, protecting the solid state contactor and preventing harmonics one set of three HRC fuses per stage a control system for the solid state contactors, including : a reactive energy controller for automatic control - with automatic / manual operation - front panel display showing the number of stages operating - front panel display of cos ϕ. - front panel display of many other electrical parameters (harmonics,...) microprocessor instrumentation and control board using solid state contactors : - triggers and releases contactors within 40 milliseconds - avoids any transient voltages and currents when steps are triggered or released. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS IP 315 protection of parts under power against direct contact : IP 2X temperature class operation : -10 / +45 C (average over 24 hours: 40 C) storage : -30 / +60 C ventilation : forced colour : grey (RAL 7032), black base cables enter at the bottom (at the top on request) standards : EN 60439-1, IEC 60439-1 and 2 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Insulation class : 0.66 kv (tested at 2.5 kv, 50 Hz for one minute) built-in power supply for auxiliary circuits built-in connection terminal block for brown-out contact OPTIONS protection circuit breaker fixed step adder-type current transformer CONNECTIONS Allow for: power cables as per table on page 26 current transformer to be located on phase L1 of the facility, upline from all receivers and the capacitor bank. primary : rating depending on installation secondary : 5 A (1 A on request) power : 10 VA (recommended) class 1 note: this transformer can be supplied separately on request. 23
Automatic system VII ALPISTATIC range Anti-harmonic reactors or SAH type nominal voltage 440 V 50 Hz three-phase Power Nominal Electrical Reference Dimensions Weight Possible delivered power steps W X D X H (mm) (kg) extensions at 400 V 100 120 4 x 30 STS 12044 1000 x 600 x 2100 210 100 125 150 5 x 30 STS 15044 1000 x 600 x 2100 240 100 160 200 4 x 50 STS 20044 1000 x 600 x 2100 280 100 200 250 5 x 50 STS 25044 1000 x 600 x 2100 320 100 240 300 6 x 50 STS 30044 1000 x 600 x 2100 360 on request 280 350 7 x 50 STS 35044 1000 x 600 x 2100 400 on request 320 400 8 x 50 STS 40044 1000 x 600 x 2100 430 on request 360 450 9 x 50 STS 45044 1000 x 600 x 2100 460 on request 400 500 5 x 100 STS 50044 1000 x 600 x 2100 500 on request 440 550 11 x 50 STS 55044 1000 x 600 x 2100 530 on request 480 600 6 x 100 STS 60044 2000 x 600 x 2100 630 200 520 650 13 x 50 STS 65044 2000 x 600 x 2100 660 100 560 700 7 x 100 STS 70044 2000 x 600 x 2100 690 100 600 750 15 x 50 STS 75044 2000 x 600 x 2100 720 on request 640 800 8x 100 STS 80044 2000 x 600 x 2100 750 on request 720 900 6 x 150 STS 90044 2000 x 600 x 2100 810 300 840 1050 7 x 150 STS 105044 2000 x 600 x 2100 870 150 960 1200 8 x 150 STS 120044 2000 x 600 x 2100 930 on request Consult us for dimensions of s with built-in circuit breakers 24
Specific ranges VIII The ALPIVAR - ALPIBLOC - PANEL - RACK - ALPIMATIC and ALPISTATIC product ranges described in this catalogue correspond to the most common standard units. All of these products can be manufactured for other electrical characteristics (frequency, voltage, power, coupling, etc.) and in particular: frequency 60 Hz and other frequencies for special applications single-phase voltages dual voltage with retained power other standard voltages: 240-415 - 480-500 - 530-550 - 600-690 - 800 V... other power ratings on request. Please contact our technical sales department with your special requests. 25
Circuit breakers and cables IX Protective circuit breaker and connection cable selection table for capacitors Three-phase 400 V and 440 V Three-phase circuit breaker Cables capacitor Rating / thermal setting minimum cross-section per phase Nominal power (A) Cu (mm 2 ) Al (mm 2 ) 10 20/20 6 10 20 40/40 10 16 30 63/60 16 25 40 80/80 25 35 50 100/100 35 50 60 125/125 35 50 70 160/140 35 50 80 160/160 50 70 90 200/180 50 70 100 200/200 70 95 125 250/250 70 95 150 400/300 95 120 175 400/350 120 185 200 400/400 150 240 225 630/450 150 240 250 630/500 185 2 x 120 275 630/550 185 2 x 120 300 630/600 2 x 95 2 x150 325 630/630 2 x 95 2 x 150 350 800/700 2 x 120 2 x 185 375 800/750 2 x 120 2 x 185 400 800/800 2 x 150 2 x 240 450 1000/900 2 x 150 2 x 240 500 1000/1000 2 x 185 4 x 150 550 1250/1100 2 x 185 4 x 150 600 1250/1200 4 x 120 4 x 185 650 1250/1250 4 x 120 4 x 185 700 1600/1400 4 x 150 4 x 240 750 1600/1500 4 x 150 4 x 240 800 1600/1600 4 x 150 4 x 240 850 2000/1700 4 x 150 4 x 240 900 2000/1800 4 x 150 4 x 240 950 2000/1900 4 x 185 4 x 300 1000 2000/2000 4 x 185 4 x 300 Note: The cable cross-section indicated in this table is the minimum recommended section. It does not take into account additional correcting factors (fitting method, temperature, long distances, etc.). The calculations are for unipolar cables mounted in ambient air at 30 C. 26
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