Product Brief 2011

Power Factor Correction

DeltaCap MKD Capacitors for Power Quality Solutions

Based on the well-proven MKP  Output range 0.5 … 33 kvar

technology with stacked wind-  Voltage range 230 … 525 VAC
ings, DeltaCap™ capacitors are Safety
especially developed for LV-PFC  Self-healing technology
applications in Industrial installa-  Overpressure disconnector
tions. The cost-effective design  Isolated terminal (IP20) for
offers abroad output range from B32304 series
0.5 kvar to 33.0 kvar. The volt- Electrical
age range covers 230 VAC to  Up to 33 kvar per capacitor for
525 VAC. three-phase applications
Applications  Long life expectancy up to
 Power Factor Correction 135 000 hours (at temperature
 Automatic capacitor banks class –40/C)
 Fixed PFC applications, e.g.  High inrush current withstand
motor compensation ability (up to200 · IR)
 AC power electronics Mechanical and maintenance
 Tuned and detuned PFC  Reduced mounting costs,
systems easy installation and
Features connection
 Compact design in cylindrical  Low weight and compact
aluminum can with stud volume
 MKD technology with stacked  Maintenance-free
windings

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Technical data and limit values

Standards IEC 60831-1+2, IS: 13340/41

Overvoltage Vmax VR + 10% (up to 8 h daily) / VR + 15% (up to 30 min daily)

VR + 20% (up to 5 min daily) / VR + 30% (up to 1 min daily)

Overcurrent Imax up to 1.3 · IR (up to 1.5 · IR including combined effects of harmonics,overvoltages and
capacitance)

Inrush current Is up to 200 · IR

Losses:
- Dielectric < 0.2 W/kvar
- Total* < 0.45 W/kvar

Rated frequency f 50/60 Hz

Capacitance tolerance –5% / + 10%

Test voltage, terminal / terminal VTT 2.15 · VR, AC, 2 s

Test voltage, terminal / case VTC 3000 V AC, 10 s

Mean life expectancy tLD(Co) up to 100,000 h at temperature class –40/D

up to 135 000 h at temperature class –40/C

Ambient temperature –40/D; max. temperature 55 °C; max. mean 24 h = 45 °C;

max. mean 1 year = 35 °C; lowest temperature = –40 °C

–40/C; max. temperature 50 °C; max. mean 24 h = 40 °C;

max. mean 1 year = 30 °C; lowest temperature = –40 °C

Cooling natural or forced

Humidity Hrel max. 95%

Altitude max. 4000 m above sea level

Mounting position upright

Mounting and grounding threaded M12 (10 Nm) for case size diameter > 50 mm

Safety self-healing technology, overpressure disconnector, max. allowed fault current

10,000 A in accordance with UL 810 standard

Discharge resistor discharge module included in delivery, integrated in terminal for B32304 series

Case extruded aluminum can

Enclosure IP00 for B32300 and B32303

IP20 for B32304

Dielectric polypropylene film

Impregnation biodegradable soft resin (non PCB)

Terminals screw terminal for B32304 series, max. 25 mm2 cable cross-section;
fast-on terminals for B332300 and B32303 series

Number of switching operations Imax. 5000 switchings per year according to IEC 60831-1+/2

*without discharge resistors

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Terminal designs / dimensional drawings

B32300 / B32303 series B32304*****A*** series B32304*****B*** series

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Three-phase capacitors
Type 50 Hz 60 Hz CR dxh Weight Ordering code Packing
unit
Output IR Output IR
kvar A kvar A µF mm kg pcs

Rated voltage 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz, delta connection

MKD230-D-0.5 0.5 1.3 0.6 1.6 3 · 10 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A2002A530 12

MKD230-D-0.7 0.7 1.8 0.8 2.2 3 · 14 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A2002A730 12

MKD230-D-1.0 1.0 2.5 1.2 3.0 3 · 20 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A2012A030 12

MKD230-D-1.5 1.5 3.8 1.8 4.6 3 · 30 63.5 x 148 0.6 B32303A2012A530 12

MKD230-D-2.0 2.0 5.0 2.4 6.0 3 · 40 63.5 x 148 0.6 B32303A2022A030 12

MKD230-D-2.5 2.5 6.3 3.0 7.6 3 · 50 63.5 x 148 0.8 B32303A2022A530 12

MKD230-D-5.0 5.0 12.6 6.0 15.1 3 · 100 75 x 200 1.1 B32304A2052#030* 6

MKD230-D-7.5 7.5 18.8 9.0 22.6 3 · 151 75 x 275 1.4 B32304A2072#530* 6

MKD230-D-10.0 10.0 25.1 12.0 30.1 3 · 201 85 x 275 1.7 B32304A2102#030* 4

MKD230-D-12.5 12.5 31.4 15.0 37.7 3 · 251 85 x 350 2.2 B32304A2122#530* 4

MKD230-D-15.0 15.0 37.7 18.0 45.2 3 · 301 85 x 350 2.2 B32304A2152#030* 4

Rated voltage 400 V AC, 50/60 Hz, delta connection

MKD400-D-1.0 1.0 1.4 1.2 1.7 3 · 6.6 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A4012A000 12

MKD400-D-1.5 1.5 2.2 1.8 2.6 3 · 10 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A4012A500 12

MKD400-D-2.0 2.0 2.9 2.4 3.5 3 · 13 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A4022A000 12

MKD400-D-2.5 2.5 3.6 3.0 4.3 3 · 17 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A4022A500 12

MKD400-D-5.0 5.0 7.2 6.0 8.6 3 · 33 63.5 x 148 0.6 B32303A4052A000 12

MKD400-D-6.3 6.3 9.1 7.6 10.9 3 · 42 75 x 163 0.8 B32304A4071#500* 6

MKD400-D-7.5 7.5 10.8 9.0 13.0 3 · 50 75 x 163 0.9 B32304A4072#500* 6

MKD400-D-8.3 8.3 12.0 10.0 14.4 3 · 55 75 x 200 1.1 B32304A4101#000* 6

MKD400-D-10.0 10.0 14.4 12.0 17.3 3 · 66 75 x 200 1.1 B32304A4102#000* 6

MKD400-D-12.5 12.5 18.0 15.0 21.6 3 · 83 75 x 275 1.4 B32304A4122#500* 6

MKD400-D-15.0 15.0 21.7 18.0 26.0 3 · 100 75 x 275 1.4 B32304A4152#000* 6

MKD400-D-16.7 16.7 24.1 20.0 28.9 3 · 111 85 x 275 1.8 B32304A4201#000* 4

MKD400-D-20.0 20.0 28.9 24.0 34.7 3 · 133 85 x 275 1.8 B32304A4202#000* 4

MKD400-D-25.0 25.0 36.1 30.0 43.3 3 · 166 85 x 350 2.2 B32304A4252#000* 4

*) Available either as B32304A****A*** series (3-terminal design, integrated resistor) or B32304A****B*** series (6-terminal design, pluggable ceramic
resistor). Please replace # with the right character before ordering.

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These statements are based on our knowledge of typical requirements that are often placed on our products for a particular customer application. It is

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incumbent on the customer to check and decide whether a product is suitable for use in a particular application. This Product Brief may be changed
from time to time without prior notice. Our products are described in detail in our data sheets. The Important Notes ([Link]/ImportantNotes) © EPCOS AG 2011
and the product specific warnings and cautions must be observed. All relevant information is available through our sales offices.
DeltaCap MKD Capacitors

Three-phase capacitors
Type 50 Hz 60 Hz CR dxh Weight Ordering code Packing
unit
Output IR Output IR
kvar A kvar A µF mm kg pcs

Rated voltage 415 V AC, 50/60 Hz, delta connection

MKD415-D-1.0 1.0 1.4 1.2 1.7 3 · 6.2 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A4012A010 12

MKD415-D-1.5 1.5 2.1 1.8 2.5 3 · 9.2 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A4012A510 12
MKD415-D-2.0 2.0 2.8 2.4 3.4 3 · 12 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A4022A010 12
MKD415-D-2.5 2.5 3.5 3.0 4.2 3 · 15 63.5 x 148 0.6 B32303A4022A510 12
MKD415-D-5.0 5.0 7.0 6.0 8.4 3 · 31 63.5 x 148 0.8 B32303A4052A010 12
MKD415-D-6.3 6.3 8.8 7.6 10.6 3 · 39 75 x 200 1.0 B32304A4071#510* 6
MKD415-D-7.5 7.5 10.4 9.0 12.5 3 · 46 75 x 200 1.1 B32304A4072#510* 6
MKD415-D-10.0 10.0 13.9 12.0 16.7 3 · 62 75 x 275 1.4 B32304A4102#010* 6
MKD415-D-12.5 12.5 17.4 15.0 20.9 3 · 77 75 x 275 1.4 B32304A4122#510* 6
MKD415-D-15.0 15.0 20.9 18.0 25.1 3 · 93 85 x 275 1.7 B32304A4152#010* 4
MKD415-D-20.0 20.0 27.8 24.0 33.4 3 · 123 85 x 350 2.2 B32304A4202#010* 4
MKD415-D-25.0 25.0 34.8 30.0 41.8 3 · 154 85 x 350 2.2 B32304A4252#010* 4
MKD415-D-30.0 30.0 42.0 -- -- 3 · 185 96 x 350 2.7 B32304A4302#010* 4

Rated voltage 440 V AC, 50/60 Hz, delta connection

MKD440-D-0.9 0.9 1.2 1.1 1.4 3 · 5.2 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A4011A040 12

MKD440-D-1.0 1.0 1.3 1.2 1.6 3 · 5.5 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A4012A040 12
MKD440-D-1.2 1.2 1.6 1.4 1.9 3 · 6.6 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A4011A540 12
MKD440-D-1.5 1.5 2.0 1.8 2.4 3 · 8.8 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A4012A540 12
MKD440-D-2.0 2.0 2.6 2.4 3.1 3 · 11 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A4020A540 12
MKD440-D-2.1 2.1 2.8 2.5 3.4 3 · 12 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A4021A540 12
MKD440-D-2.5 2.5 3.3 3.0 4.0 3 · 14 63.5 x 148 0.6 B32303A4022A540 12
MKD440-D-4.2 4.2 5.5 5.0 6.6 3 · 23 63.5 x 148 0.6 B32303A4051A040 12
MKD440-D-5.0 5.0 6.6 6.0 7.9 3 · 27 63.5 x 148 0.8 B32303A4052A040 12
MKD440-D-6.3 6.3 8.3 7.6 10.0 3 · 35 75 x 163 0.8 B32304A4071#540* 6
MKD440-D-7.5 7.5 9.8 9.0 11.8 3 · 41 75 x 200 1.1 B32304A4072#540* 6
MKD440-D-8.3 8.3 10.9 10.0 13.1 3 · 46 75 x 200 1.1 B32304A4101#040* 6
MKD440-D-10.0 10.0 13.1 12.0 15.7 3 · 55 75 x 275 1.4 B32304A4102#040* 6
MKD440-D-10.4 10.4 13.6 12.5 16.3 3 · 57 75 x 275 1.4 B32304A4121#540* 6
MKD440-D-12.5 12.5 16.4 15.0 19.7 3 · 69 75 x 275 1.4 B32304A4151#040* 6
MKD440-D-15.0 15.0 19.7 18.0 23.6 3 · 82 85 x 275 1.7 B32304A4152#040* 4
MKD440-D-16.7 16.7 21.9 20.0 26.3 3 · 92 85 x 275 1.7 B32304A4201#040* 4
MKD440-D-20.8 20.8 27.3 25.0 32.8 3 · 114 85 x 350 2.2 B32304A4251#040* 4
MKD440-D-25.0 25.0 32.8 30.0 39.4 3 · 137 85 x 350 2.2 B32304A4252#040* 4
MKD440-D-28.0 28.0 36.7 33.6 44.0 3 · 154 85 x 350 2.2 B32304A4282#040* 4
MKD440-D-30.0 30.0 39.4 36.0 47.3 3 · 165 96 x 350 2.4 B32304A4302#040* 4
MKD440-D-33.7 33.7 44.3 -- -- 3 · 185 96 x 350 2.7 B32304A4332#040* 4
*) Available either as B32304A****A*** series (3-terminal design, integrated resistor) or B32304A****B*** series (6-terminal design, pluggable ceramic
resistor). Please replace # with the right character before ordering.

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© EPCOS AG 2011 from time to time without prior notice. Our products are described in detail in our data sheets. The Important Notes ([Link]/ImportantNotes)
and the product specific warnings and cautions must be observed. All relevant information is available through our sales offices.
DeltaCap MKD Capacitors

Three-phase capacitors
Type 50 Hz 60 Hz CR dxh Weight Ordering code Packing
unit
Output IR Output IR
kvar A kvar A µF mm kg pcs

Rated voltage 480 V AC, 50/60 Hz, delta connection

MKD480-D-1.5 1.5 1.8 1.8 2.2 3 · 6.9 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A4012A580 12

MKD480-D-2.0 2.0 2.4 2.4 2.9 3 · 9.2 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A4022A080 12

MKD480-D-2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0 3.6 3 · 12 63.5 x 148 0.6 B32303A4022A580 12

MKD480-D-5.0 5.0 6.0 6.0 7.2 3 · 23 75 x 163 0.8 B32304A4052#080* 6

MKD480-D-6.3 6.3 7.6 7.6 9.1 3 · 29 75 x 163 0.8 B32304A4071#580* 6

MKD480-D-7.5 7.5 9.0 9.0 10.8 3 · 35 75 x 200 1.1 B32304A4072#580* 6

MKD480-D-8.3 8.3 10.0 10.0 12.0 3 · 38 75 x 200 1.1 B32304A4101#080* 6

MKD480-D-10.4 10.4 12.5 12.5 15.0 3 · 48 75 x 275 1.4 B32304A4121#580* 6

MKD480-D-12.5 12.5 15.0 15.0 18.0 3 · 58 75 x 275 1.4 B32304A4151#080* 6

MKD480-D-15.0 15.0 18.0 18.0 21.6 3 · 69 85 x 275 1.7 B32304A4152#080* 6

MKD480-D-16.7 16.7 20.1 20.0 24.1 3 · 77 85 x 275 1.8 B32304A4162#780* 6

MKD480-D-20.8 20.8 25.0 25.0 30.0 3 · 96 85 x 350 2.2 B32304A4202#080* 4

MKD480-D-25.0 25.0 30.1 30.0 36.1 3 · 115 85 x 350 2.2 B32304A4252#080* 4

MKD480-D-30.0 30.0 36.0 36.0 43.0 3 · 138 96 x 350 2.7 B32304A4302#080* 4

MKD480-D-33.0 33 39.7 -- -- 3 · 152 96 x 350 2.7 B32304A4332#080* 4

Rated voltage 525 V AC, 50/60 Hz, delta connection

MKD525-D-1.0 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 3 · 3.9 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A5012A020 12

MKD525-D-1.5 1.5 1.6 1.8 1.9 3 · 5.8 50 x 148 0.4 B32303A5012A520 12

MKD525-D-2.0 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 3 · 7.7 63.5 x 148 0.6 B32303A5022A020 12

MKD525-D-2.5 2.5 2.7 3.0 3.2 3 · 9.6 63.5 x 148 0.6 B32303A5022A520 12

MKD525-D-5.0 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.6 3 · 19 75 x 163 0.8 B32304A5061#020* 6

MKD525-D-6.3 6.3 6.9 7.6 8.3 3 · 24 75 x 200 1.0 B32304A5071#520* 6

MKD525-D-8.3 8.3 9.1 10.0 10.9 3 · 32 75 x 275 1.4 B32304A5101#020* 6

MKD525-D-10.4 10.4 11.4 12.5 13.7 3 · 40 75 x 275 1.4 B32304A5121#520* 6

MKD525-D-12.5 12.5 13.7 15.0 16.4 3 · 48 75 x 275 1.4 B32304A5151#020* 6

MKD525-D-16.7 16.7 18.4 20.0 22.1 3 · 64 85 x 275 1.8 B32304A5201#020* 4

MKD525-D-20.8 20.8 22.9 25.0 27.5 3 · 80 85 x 350 2.2 B32304A5202#020* 4

MKD525-D-25.0 25.0 27.5 30.0 33.0 3 · 96 85 x 350 2.2 B32304A5252#020* 4

MKD525-D-30.0 30.0 33.0 36.0 39.0 3 · 115 96 x 350 2.7 B32304A5302#020* 4

*) Available either as B32304A****A*** series (3-terminal design, integrated resistor) or B32304A****B*** series (6-terminal design, pluggable ceramic
resistor). Please replace # with the right character before ordering.

! Important information: Some parts of this publication contain statements about the suitability of our products for certain areas of application.
These statements are based on our knowledge of typical requirements that are often placed on our products for a particular customer application. It is

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incumbent on the customer to check and decide whether a product is suitable for use in a particular application. This Product Brief may be changed
from time to time without prior notice. Our products are described in detail in our data sheets. The Important Notes ([Link]/ImportantNotes) © EPCOS AG 2011
and the product specific warnings and cautions must be observed. All relevant information is available through our sales offices.
DeltaCap MKD Capacitors

Single-phase capacitors
Type 50 Hz 60 Hz CR dxh Weight Ordering code Packing
unit
Output IR Output IR
kvar A kvar A µF mm kg pcs

Rated voltage 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

MKD230-I-0.8 0.8 3.5 1.0 4.2 48 63.5 x 62.5 0.3 B32300A2002A830 12

MKD230-I-1.7 1.7 7.4 2.0 8.9 102 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A2012A730 12
MKD230-I-2.5 2.5 10.9 3.0 13.1 151 63.5 x 125 0.5 B32300A2022A530 12

Rated voltage 400 V AC, 50/60 Hz

MKD400-I-0.8 0.8 2.0 1.0 2.4 16 50 x 62.5 0.2 B32300A4002A800 50

MKD400-I-1.7 1.7 4.3 2.0 5.2 34 63.5 x 62.5 0.3 B32300A4012A700 12
MKD400-I-2.5 2.5 6.3 3.0 7.6 50 63.5 x 75 0.3 B32300A4022A500 12
MKD400-I-3.3 3.3 8.3 4.0 10.0 66 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A4032A300 12
MKD400-I-4.2 4.2 10.5 5.0 12.6 84 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A4051A000 12
MKD400-I-5.0 5.0 12.5 6.0 15.0 100 63.5 x 125 0.5 B32300A4052A000 12

Rated voltage 415 V AC, 50/60 Hz

MKD415-I-0.8 0.8 1.9 1.0 2.3 15 50 x 62.5 0.2 B32300A4082A310 50

MKD415-I-1.7 1.7 4.0 2.0 4.8 31 63.5 x 62.5 0.3 B32300A4012A710 12
MKD415-I-2.5 2.5 6.0 3.0 7.2 46 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A4022A510 12
MKD415-I-3.3 3.3 8.0 4.0 9.6 61 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A4032A310 12
MKD415-I-5.0 5.0 12.0 6.0 14.4 92 63.5 x 125 0.6 B32300A4052A010 12

Rated voltage 440 V AC, 50/60 Hz

MKD440-I-0.7 0.7 1.6 0.8 1.9 12 50 x 62.5 0.2 B32300A4001A840 50

MKD440-I-1.4 1.4 3.2 1.7 3.8 23 63.5 x 62.5 0.3 B32300A4011A740 12
MKD440-I-2.1 2.1 4.8 2.5 5.8 35 63.5 x 75 0.3 B32300A4021A540 12
MKD440-I-2.8 2.8 6.4 3.4 7.7 46 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A4031A340 12
MKD440-I-3.3 3.3 7.5 4.0 9.0 54 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A4032A340 12
MKD440-I-4.2 4.2 9.5 5.0 11.4 69 63.5 x 125 0.5 B32300A4051A040 12
MKD440-I-5.0 5.0 11.4 6.0 13.7 82 63.5 x 125 0.5 B32300A4052A040 12

Rated voltage 480 V AC, 50/60 Hz

MKD480-I-0.7 0.7 1.5 0.8 1.8 10 50 x 62.5 0.2 B32300A4001A880 50

MKD480-I-1.4 1.4 2.9 1.7 3.5 19 63.5 x 62.5 0.3 B32300A4011A780 12
MKD480-I-2.1 2.1 4.4 2.5 5.3 29 63.5 x 75 0.3 B32300A4021A580 12
MKD480-I-2.8 2.8 5.8 3.4 7.0 39 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A4031A380 12

Rated voltage 525 V AC, 50/60 Hz

MKD525-I-1.4 1.4 2.7 1.7 3.2 16 63.5 x 62.5 0.3 B32300A5011A730 12

MKD525-I-2.8 2.8 5.3 3.4 6.4 32 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A5031A320 12
MKD525-I-3.3 3.3 6.3 4.0 7.6 38 63.5 x 100 0.4 B32300A5032A320 12
MKD525-I-4.2 4.2 8.0 5.0 9.6 49 63.5 x 125 0.5 B32300A5051A020 12

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incumbent on the customer to check and decide whether a product is suitable for use in a particular application. This Product Brief may be changed
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and the product specific warnings and cautions must be observed. All relevant information is available through our sales offices.
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