APFC-CB
Automatic Power Factor Correction Panel
100 kVAr – 2500 kVAr
Fully automatic contactor-based APFC panel with VAR-based step compensation for precise power factor correction. Engineered for Indian industrial conditions with detuned reactor protection, up to 12 controller steps, and zero programming required for auto-operation. Reduces electricity billing demand and eliminates power factor penalties.
30 Sec Step ResponseUp to 12 Steps100–2500 kVAr
Application Areas
Steel, Cement & Metal Plants
Induction Furnaces & Heavy Loads
Commercial Buildings & Malls
Textile & Process Industries
Utilities & Distribution Substations
Renewable Energy Integration
Pumping Stations & Motor Loads
HT/LT Switchgear Panels
Key Features
Fully Automatic with Manual Mode Provision
Ensures Optimum Power for Running Loads
Compact Size — Space Efficient Design
Maintenance Free Operation
Attractive Payback Period
Reduction in Power Factor Penalty Charges
Reduction in Billing Demand
Fully Automatic Detection of Step Sizes & VAR Based Compensation
Totally Secure and Tamper Proof Operation
No Programming or Setup Needed for Auto Operation
Storage of Multiple Alarm Conditions
Equal / Binary / Unequal Step Distribution
MPP Gas Filled Capacitors (APP Oil Filled Optional)
Detuned Reactors — 7% (5.67% & 14% Optional)
Resonance Protection Available
Technical Specifications
Model: APFC-CB — Contactor Based APFC Panel
| System Specifications | |
|---|---|
| OPERATING CONDITIONS | |
| APFC Type | Contactor Based |
| Panel Ratings | 100 kVAr to 2500 kVAr |
| System Voltage (RMS) | 400 / 415 / 440 / 575 VAC |
| System Frequency (Hz) | 50 ± 5% |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 45°C |
| Relative Humidity | 0 – 95% (Non-condensing) |
| Electrical Connection | 3P4W |
| SWITCHING & CONTROL | |
| Switching | Capacitor Duty Contactor Based |
| Controller Type | 3 Phase / 1 Phase |
| Controller Steps | Maximum 12 Steps per Controller |
| Step Switching Response Time | 30 Seconds |
| Step Distribution | Equal / Binary / Unequal |
| Reactive Power Compensation | Dynamic Power Factor (Inductive Only) |
| Branch Protection (Step) | Fuse / MCB / MCCB |
| REACTOR & CAPACITOR | |
| Rectors Detuning % | 7% (5.67% & 14% Optional, as per site requirements) |
| Reactor | Iron Core Harmonic Filter Reactor with Copper/Aluminium Winding in series of capacitors |
| Reactor Loss | Less than 2% |
| Step Rating | 2kVAr, 3kVAr, 5kVAr, 7.5kVAr, 10kVAr, 12.5kVAr, 15kVAr, 20kVAr, 25kVAr, 50kVAr, 75kVAr, 100kVAr |
| Capacitor Type | MPP Gas Filled (Optional — APP Oil Filled) |
| MONITORING & DISPLAY | |
| Data Logging | Through Controller |
| Display on Controller | V, I, F, PF, Target PF, Active Energy, Reactive Energy, etc. |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Mounting | Floor Mounting |
| Dimensions (mm) | As per Steps Selection |
| Weight (kg) | As per Steps Selection |
| Ingress Protection | IP31 (IP42 Optional) |
| Color | RAL 7035 (Other shades available on request) |
| Cooling | Forced Air Cooling |
| Cable Entry | Bottom. Or as per requirement |
| CT Ratio | Depending on Load |
| PROTECTIONS | |
| Protections | Over Voltage, Over Current, Over Temperature, Short-circuit protection to each step via 3P MCB/MCCB, Resonance Protection (Optional) |
*Due to continuous R&D process the specifications mentioned above are subject to change without prior notification.
*The already installed APFC/RTPFC can be converted into Active Hybrid Power Factor mitigation.
*Specifications can be customized to suit specific requirements.
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