power factor correction and filtering : lv offer

Power Factor Correction and Filtering : LV offer

Give oxygen to your electrical network

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VARPLUS² : A fully modular offer with only one size for installation and

connection Maximum power per unit : 20 kvar at 50 Hz Installation in all positions Possibility of wiring connection at 360° 50 Hz or 60 Hz

Additional options :

IP 20/42 protection kit 2 bus bars set connection between capacitors

VARPLUS² : the range

Give Oxygen to your electrical network


Assembly of capacitors


Give Liberty to your installation

Connection with bus bars kit or you can build your

own bus bars if you prefer

Additional IP 20/42 protection kit



Give the right specifications

You can always use a capacitor with an upper voltage than your application if you want to.

50 Hz

230V

400/415V

525V

690V

240V

415V

480V

550V

690V

NetworkRated voltage of

the Varplus²

60 Hz

230V

400/415V

525V

690V

240V

415V

480V

550V

690V




CLASSIC

Components :

Varplus² capacitors rated at

415V

COMFORT

Components :

Varplus² capacitors rated at 480V

HARMONY

Components :

Varplus² capacitors rated at 480V

+ Detuned reactors (135Hz, 190Hz or

215Hz)

Example : for a 400V-50Hz network

Slightly polluted network

Gh/Sn 15%

Polluted network

15%< Gh/Sn 25%

Highly polluted network

25%< Gh/Sn 50%


Varplus M1 Varplus²

(*) with cable connection

2 Varplus M1 Varplus²


VARPLUS² : differences with Varplus M


Varplus Varplus² DifferenceHeight (mm) 210 219 + 9Width (mm) 218 220 + 2Depth (mm) (*) 211,5 114,7 -96,8

20 kvar

Varplus Varplus² DifferenceHeight (mm) 210 219 + 9Width (mm) 218 220 + 2Depth (mm) (*) 116 114,7 -1,3

5 à 15 kvar


Varplus M4 Varplus² + bus bar kit (option)


Varplus M4 Varplus² + bus bar kit (option)


VARPLUS² : differences with Varplus M



50 kvar


60 kvar


VARPLUS² : Give compliance with standards

IEC compliance IEC 60831 - 1 IEC 60831 - 2

UL compliance UL 810

CSA compliance CSA 22-2 N°190


Very large choice of positions to install the new VARPLUS² capacitor

VARPLUS² : the benefits

Give liberty to Panel Builders


No limit for the assembly of capacitors example with 120 kvar:


Give liberty to Panel Builders

There are 3 conditions to respect :

Adapted bus bar section is expected to connect the capacitor assemblies shown beside

Minimum space of 25 mm is expected between 2 groups of capacitors (see the figure beside)

According to “Ventilation” chapter, specific precautions must be taken in order to not exceed temperature category : class D inside the cubicle


With VARPLUS², no earth connection needed

Fixation holes allow to have an easy and firm fixation with 2 M6 Screws :

Connection on the top of the capacitor : very easy to access

Fixation holes


Give simplicity to Panel Builders


Assembly of several capacitors is fast and easy :

Wiring connection at 360°, and on the top of the capacitor (easy to access) :


Give simplicity to Panel Builders


The fully modularity of the new VARPLUS² will give you a lot of flexibility in your stock management.


Give liberty to Distributors

1 unique sizeVARPLUS M

VARPLUS²


VARPLUS², thanks to the assembly game, will allow you to cover all the power ratings you could need, depending on the voltage, frequency and harmonic pollution level of the network.

The fully modularity of the new capacitors will give high flexibility for stock management, example :

With less references you can cover all your needs

Power rating Varplus M references Varplus² references15 kvar B E20 kvar 2 * A (10kvar) F30 kvar 2 * B 2 * E40 kvar 2 * B + A 2 * F50 kvar C 2 * E + F60 kvar D 3 * FTOTAL 4 references 2 references


Give liberty to Distributors



Give peace of mind to End Users

The life duration of VARPLUS² is 15 years (130 000 hours).

Discharge resistor is already inside the capacitor : Resistor reduces voltage to less than 50V in 1 minute it can be used in an automatic power factor

correction bank without any additional discharge devices.




A new production line especially for VARPLUS² : fully automated line, no risks of human errors

Robots for a high quality : An automatic control

at each step of production :



Give safety to End Users

The mechanical resistance of the envelop has been multiplied by 2 compare to VARPLUS M.

High withstand to the fire => self extinguishing (V0 plastic to fulfil the UL compliance)

A High Quality protection system :

VARPLUS² is the one capacitor to use this technology to prevent 100% of the eventual defaults

internal fuse

terminals

coil

gas release channel

overpressure below

plastic case

resin

metalic disk


VARPLUS² : protection system

Give safety to End Users

� Against internal defaults (with a low current), thanks to the overpressure system

� Against external defaults (with high current), thanks to the HRC fuse

Dielectric losses its self healing propertiesGas pressure increases slightly and reaches the below.The below riseThe metallic disc short circuits the terminals across the fuse.The faulty capacitor is out of service.

The fuse protects against high current faults > I fuse

It operates for high current short time faults


The consumed energy has been decreased by 10% compare to VARPLUS M: VARPLUS² total losses < 0,5 Watt/kvar (discharge resistor included).

VARPLUS² is ROHS (Restriction Of Hazardous Substances) compliant. It means that VARPLUS² doesn’t contain any substances with concentrations exceeding the limits fixed by the ROHS Organism.

Involvement to the environment (ISO 14001) :

VARPLUS² is a dry technology : free of liquids.

VARPLUS² is environmentally friendly.

VARPLUS² Give involvement to the environment


VARPLUS² : accessories

Give a fully compatibility with VARPLUS Foot print for fixing is the same

Extension kit :

A kit to extend your installation with new VARPLUS² beside VARPLUS M capacitors is available.


Why the module : how does it work, what is the interest ?

Time saving and suppliers management much easier

Electrical tests to do in order to check all the connections

Time saving and easier to install : no need of an engineering department

All the Varpact modules have been tested inside Schneider manufacturing plant.

Time saving and more safe

Loose components Modules Modules

Advantages

VARPACT :Give Oxygen to your electrical network

Panel builderCapacitors

supplier

Contactors supplier

Protection supplierWiring supplier

Assemblyof components in the cubicle + study of the engineering department to use the right component.

Installation of VARPACT inside the cubicle

Panel builder VARPACT


VARPACT : the range


VARPACT : A pre-wired assembly, ready to be installed in the bank. Capacitors, commutation function, protection function are

already incorporated inside VARPACT It will allow you to build your capacitors bank in a very short

time. Maximum power for 1 module : 120 kvar at 50 Hz Tested at 100% inside Schneider plant

With or without bus bars : you have the choice.


VARPACT options : Circuit breaker option* for Classic and

Comfort range (not installed) :

Connection module :

Fastening crosspieces : Extensions pieces for cubicle (W=650,700,800 mm) :

VARPACT : the range


* The circuit breaker is always installed on the Varpact Harmony modules (to protect the Detuned reactor)


VARPACT Classic and Comfort :

VARPACT : the range



VARPACT Harmony :

VARPACT : the range



VARPACT : the range


Varpact Classic

• Simple or double steps

• From 12,5 to 120 kvar

• Inside : Varplus² rated at 415V

400V-50Hz networks

Slightly polluted network

Gh/Sn 15%

Polluted network

15%< Gh/Sn 25%

Highly polluted network

25%< Gh/Sn 50%

Varpact Comfort


• From 15 to 90 kvar

• Inside : Varplus² rated at 480V

Varpact Harmony


• From 12,5 to 50 kvar

• Inside : Varplus² rated at 480V + Detuned Reactor (135, 190 or 215 Hz)

In any case, it is recommended to make measurements at site in order to validate the final solution


VARPACT : installation

Give the right specifications VARPACT can be installed in all the following type of banks :

Prisma, Prisma Plus Universal

Horizontal mounting in functional or universal bank, depth D = 400 or 500 mm :

in cubicle (width W=600 mm), using fastening crosspieces in cubicle (width W=650, 700, 800 mm), using fastening

crosspieces and extension pieces

Vertical fastening every 300 mm (5 modules maximum) directly to cubicles uprights using sliding crosspieces or to intermediate upright support.

Control circuit power supply : 230V, 50 Hz


Installation of modules in the cubicle : Varpact with bus

bars :

Varpact without bus bars :

VARPACT : installation



International standards IEC IEC 60439 - 1 IEC 61921

European standards EN 60439 - 1

VARPACT Give compliance with standards


VARPACT modules allow to assemble a power factor correction cubicle quickly and easily :

Connection points are decreased

Bus bars option --> Easier installation (connection)

Logistic : 1 unique product to order instead of many products (capacitors, wires, contactors, protection…)

You don ’t need to have an engineering department to calculate the right components to use (wires size…)

Fastening crosspieces to install VARPACT in the cubicle

VARPACT is tested at 100% inside the manufacturing plant

VARPACT : benefits

Give simplicity to the Panel Builders


VARPACT : benefits


Life duration of VARPACT is 15 years (130 000 hours)

Safety of the operator during the maintenance operation thanks to the internal discharge resistor.

Protection against direct contacts during the maintenance thanks to the protection plate.

Decrease of hot points on the module, and decrease of the temperature inside cubicles compare to P400 modules.

Losses reduction = less overheating = more power inside 1 cubicle : 600 kvar / column for the Classic range (450 kvar in the past) 450 kvar / column for the Comfort range (405 kvar in the past) 250 kvar / column for the Harmony range (like in the past)


Retrofit kits exist. It allows to replace former modules by VARPACT in the following case :

Retrofit kit to replace a P400 module by a VARPACT module inside a Prisma or Prisma Plus cubicle

Retrofit kit to replace a P400 SAH module by a VARPACT module inside a Prisma or Prisma Plus cubicle

Retrofit kit to replace a P400 module by a VARPACT module inside a Rectimat2

VARPACT : accessories Give a fully compatibility with P400 modules


VARPLUS² and VARPACT will give to your electrical installation, its maximum energy efficiency :

> To erase expense on reactive power

> Higher transmission capacities for effective power

> Environment involvement thanks to a lower electrical consumption

> Improvement of power quality

> Reducing the operating costs

The installation of VARPLUS² or VARPACT capacitors means :

> a static system, don’t need maintenance

> Life duration of 15 years

> Fast Return on Investment (between 1 and 3 years)

New Power Factor Correction offer Give Oxygen to your electrical network

power factor correction and filtering : lv offer

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