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III ALPIVAR 6
C o n t e n t s
IV ALPIBLOC 10
VI ALPIMATIC 16
VII ALPISTATIC 20
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Selecting the reactive energy
compensation system I
Reactive energy compensation at low voltage can use one of two systems :
● fixed system
● automatic system
QC
ST
≤ 15 % > 15 %
fixed system automatic
system
Example 1:
QC = 80 kvar QC
= 10 % fixed system
ST = 800 kVA ST
Example 2:
QC = 160 kvar QC
= 20 % automatic system
ST = 800 kVA ST
For more detailed information please consult our GENERAL INFORMATION brochure.
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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
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Final performance II
H yes yes ➡ 25 % no
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
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Fixed system
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.
■ INSTALLATION
The compact format simplifies installation and significantly reduces cubicle 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:
Monobloc • 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
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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 -3
Alpivar capacitors have a loss factor of less than 0,1 x 10 . 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
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Fixed system
ALPIVAR range
III
■ Standard type
• Nominal voltage 230 V, 50 Hz, three-phase
Capacitor Terminal cover Connection
cable outlet Nominal Reference Dimensions Weight
power W1 (mm) W2 (kg)
(kvar)
55
4 attachment holes
φ 6.5 mm
• Nominal voltage 400 V, 50 Hz, three-phase
Connection Discharge
terminals resistors
Nominal Reference Dimensions Weight
power W1 (mm) W2 (kg)
(kvar)
5 VCB 540 90 70 3,5
10 VCB 1040 90 70 3,5
15 VCB 1540 90 70 3,5
208
225
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Fixed system
ALPIVAR range
III
■ H type
• Nominal voltage 440 V, 50 Hz, three-phase
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Fixed system
IV ALPIBLOC
ALPIBLOC units comprise ALPIVAR capacitor with built-in circuit breakers, mounted and wired in
boxes or IP315 cubicles.
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
■ H type
• Nominal voltage 440 V, 50 Hz, three-phase
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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 cubicles
NOTE: the Icu rating of the circuit breakers may be modified on request.
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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 cubicles as
part of automatic compensation systems.
■ Standard type
• Nominal voltage 400 V, 50 Hz, three-phase
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
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
200
150
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Automatic system
V
■ H type
• Nominal voltage 440 V, 50 Hz, three-phase
Power Nominal Reference Weight
delivered at 400 V power (kg)
(kvar) (kvar)
Junction bars
Attachment slots
14 X 7 mm Attachment holes
ø 7 mm
200
150
248
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Automatic system
V
Alpivar rack range
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.
Junction bars
325
325
460 700
type
460
375
R 4.6 type
460
375
R7
425 665
460 700
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Automatic system
I
V
Accessories for panels and racks
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
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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 cubicles.
■ GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
• IP 315 box or cubicle
• protection of parts under power against direct contact: IP 2X
• temperature class
❋ operation: -10 / +45°C (average over 24 hours: 40°C)
■ SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS
• fully modular design for easy extension and maintenance
• power factor controller with simplified commissioning procedure
• extendable cubicle:
❋ standard for main power ratings
■ 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)
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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
(kvar) (kvar) (kvar)
box
12,5 5 x 2,5 M 1240 250 x 350 x 750 40 on request
15 3x5 M 1540 250 x 350 x 750 40 on request
20 4x5 M 2040 250 x 350 x 750 40 on request
25 5x5 M 2540 250 x 350 x 750 40 on request
30 6x5 M 3040 250 x 350 x 750 45 on request
35 7x5 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
cubicle
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
cubicle
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
cubicle
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
cubicle
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
cubicle
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
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Automatic system
ALPIMATIC range
VI
■ H type
• nominal voltage 440 V 50 Hz three-phase
box
12,5 15 5x3 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
cubicle
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
cubicle
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
cubicle
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
cubicle
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
cubicle
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
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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 XD X H (mm) (kg) extensions
at 400 V (kvar) (kvar) (kvar)
(kvar)
cubicle
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
Rank 5 (250 Hz) and 7 (350 Hz) harmonic filter, 500 kvar – 400 V
Filtering capacity – Harmonic 5 : 350 A – Harmonic 7 : 250 A
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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.
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Automatic system
Creation of harmonics No No
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Automatic system
• soft switching using Alpistatic solid state contactors prevents network disturbance
• the reaction speed (40 milliseconds) ensures that power is controlled immediately
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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 cubicle
• 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 cubicle (RAL 7032),
❋ black base
■ 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.
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Automatic system
ALPISTATIC range
VII
■ Anti-harmonic reactors or SAH type
• nominal voltage 440 V 50 Hz three-phase
cubicle
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
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Specific ranges VIII
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Circuit breakers and cables
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.
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ANNECY IMPRESSION - SEYNOD - Tél. 04 50 69 12 39
2002-B.T. 01 - ANG
■ The characteristics of our units are given for information only, and are only
binding after confirmation by our services.