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General
Harmonic Distortion
Construction
Cover Terminals
Safety Features
Mounting Orientation
Warranty Information
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General
Medium
Voltage
Low Voltage
240 Vac
480 Vac
600 Vac
750 Vac
900 Vac
AMP0
0.5 10
0.5 25
1.0 - 25
-
MMP0
20 - 30
25 100
25 - 100
50 100
50 100
1040 Vac
1200 Vac
2400 Vac
2770 Vac
4160 Vac
4800 Vac
25 200
25 200
25 200
25 200
25 200
25 - 200
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Ex: AMP00125F33S
AMP0, 12.5 KVAR, 480Vac, 3-Phase, 3-Terminal, S-studs
Standard
Harmonics
Vac
Code
240
D
480
F
600
H
750
Z
900
O
1040
B
1200
W
2400
J
2770
K
4160
L
4800
M
Harmonic Distortion
Harmonic distortion is the resulting non-sinusoidal
current waveform generated by a non-linear load. The
most common non-linear load is a pulse rectifier, which
is used in most switch mode power supplies, variable
speed drives and uninterruptible power supplies. The
distorted current waveform generates a distorted
source voltage due to the system (electrical power
system) impedance. A distorted waveform can be
analyzed by decomposing it into a fundamental
component (line frequency) and higher frequency
components of varying amplitude.
The effects of harmonic distortion on metallized film
capacitors are (1) higher operating temperature
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because of higher I R losses, and (2) higher voltage
stress on the dielectric. Both of these factors will
shorten the life of a capacitor dramatically.
All Aerovox Power Factor Correction capacitors are
designed to handle harmonic currents, however,
Aerovox also offers capacitors that are custom
designed for systems with high harmonic distortion. By
using our high-harmonic capacitors in your harmonicrich application, you will have a more robust
AMP0
High
Harmonics
Vac
Code
480
C
600
I
Construction
All Aerovox Power Factor Capacitors are impregnated
with a dielectric fluid to give added insulation, excellent
corona protection and a moisture barrier. The dielectric
fluid is considered a green (benign), environmentally
friendly material. All capacitors are 100% leak tested.
Aerovox products do not contain PCBs.
Cover Terminals
All low voltage cells are available either in three or five
terminal configurations, specified by KVAR rating (see
individual specifications). The medium voltage cells are
not available with 5 terminals. The internal schematics
for these terminal configurations are shown in Figure 1
and Figure 2. The standard five terminal designs can
be connected with external components, as shown in
Figure 3, to obtain a loss-of-kVAr feature. In this
configuration, a neon indicator lamp will illuminate
during a loss-of-fuse or a loss-of-capacitance
condition.
AMP0
Side to Side
Clearance
0.5
Clearance
Above Terminals
1.0
MMP0 -LV
1.5
1.0
MMP0-MV
1.5
3.0
Warranty Information
Aerovox warrants the product for 18 months from the
time of shipment or 12 months from the time the unit(s)
are put in service, whichever comes first.
Safety Features
Discharge resistors are placed internally on MMP0 and
externally on AMP0 capacitor cells. The resistors are a
safety feature that drains the voltage on the terminals
once the unit is taken offline to less than 50 volts in
one minute or less for cells rated up to 600 VAC or in 5
minutes or less for cells rated over 600 VAC. The
resistors are sized for long life continuous operation at
maximum-rated temperature.
Aerovox low-voltage capacitor cells have UL and C-UL
recognized pressure-sensitive circuit interrupters. The
circuit interrupters purpose is to safely remove the
capacitor from service at end-of-life or under heavy
fault conditions and still maintain case integrity.
Aerovox low-voltage capacitor cells are listed for use
with or without fuses at 10,000 amps available fault
current (AFC rating).
Self-healing technology: in case of an overload, the
self-healing properties of the low-loss metallized
polypropylene will prevent permanent dielectric
breakdown.
Mounting Orientation
All Aerovox power factor correction capacitor cells can
be mounted in a vertical position with the terminals
facing up or horizontally. The units should not be
mounted upside down. For proper operation of the
pressure interrupter, capacitors mounted in banks
must have enough space between them to allow for
heat ventilation and swelling. For minimum distance
between units, see the table 3. In cases where
brackets or mounting straps are used, there should
only be enough pressure on the unit to hold it in place.
See Table 3 for proper top and side clearances.
Standard
High Harmonic
Standard
High Harmonic
Over Voltage
Total Losses
Design Service Life
Mechanical Characteristics
Enclosure Type
Terminals
Environmental Characteristics
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Maximum Altitude
Humidity
Standards
UL 810
C22.2 No. 190 Canadian Standards
IEC 831
Consult Factory for Single Phase, 50 Hertz Applications and Custom Options
KVAR
Rating
Nominal
Current (amps)
Cph Nominal
Capacitance (uF)
Can Size
L x W x H (in.)
Approx
Weight (lbs)
AMP00005D35
AMP0001D35
AMP00015D35
AMP0002D35
AMP00025D35
AMP0003D35
AMP0004D35
AMP0005D35
AMP0006D35
AMP00075D35
AMP0010D33S
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.5
10
1.2
2.4
3.6
4.8
6.0
7.2
9.6
12.0
14.4
18.0
24.1
23.0
46.1
69.1
92.1
115.1
138.2
184.2
230.3
276.3
345.4
460.4
1.4
1.4
1.7
1.9
2.2
2.4
2.5
3.0
3.0
3.7
5.2
KVAR
Rating
Nominal
Current (amps)
Cph Nominal
Capacitance (uF)
Can Size
L x W x H (in.)
Approx
Weight (lbs)
AMP00005F35
AMP0001F35
AMP00015F35
AMP0002F35
AMP00025F35
AMP0003F35
AMP0004F35
AMP0005F35
AMP0006F35
AMP00075F35
AMP0010F35
AMP00125F35
AMP0015F35
AMP0015F33S
AMP00167F33S
AMP00175F33S
AMP0020F33S
AMP00225F33S
AMP0025F33S
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.5
10.0
12.5
15.0
15.0
16.67
17.5
20.0
22.5
25.0
0.6
1.2
1.8
2.4
3.0
3.6
4.8
6.0
7.2
9.0
12.0
15.0
18.0
18.0
20.1
21.0
24.1
27.1
30.1
5.8
11.5
17.3
23.0
28.8
34.5
46.1
57.6
69.1
86.3
115.1
143.9
172.7
172.7
191.9
201.5
230.3
259.0
287.8
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.8
1.9
1.9
2.2
2.4
2.5
2.8
3.2
3.5
3.7
4.3
4.3
4.1
4.3
5.2
5.5
9.0
12.0
15.0
18.0
20.1
21.1
24.1
86.3
115.1
143.9
172.7
191.9
201.5
230.3
3.2
3.7
4.3
5.9
6.0
6.1
6.3
7.5
10.0
12.5
15.0
16.67
17.5
20.0
KVAR
Rating
Nominal
Current (amps)
Cph Nominal
Capacitance (uF)
Can Size
L x W x H (in.)
Approx
Weight (lbs)
AMP0001H35
AMP00015H35
AMP0002H35
AMP00025H35
AMP0003H35
AMP0004H35
AMP0005H35
AMP0006H35
AMP00075H35
AMP0010H35
AMP00125H35
AMP0015H35
AMP00167H33S
AMP00175H33S
AMP0020H33S
AMP00225H33S
AMP0025H33S
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.5
10.0
12.5
15.0
16.67
17.5
20.0
22.5
25.0
1.0
1.4
1.9
2.4
2.9
3.8
4.8
5.8
7.2
9.6
12.0
14.4
16.1
16.8
19.2
21.7
24.1
7.4
11.1
14.7
18.4
22.1
29.5
36.8
44.2
55.3
73.7
92.1
110.5
122.8
128.9
147.4
165.8
184.2
1.4
1.4
1.8
1.9
1.9
2.2
2.4
2.5
2.8
3.2
3.5
3.9
4.1
4.1
4.4
5.4
5.7
9.6
12.0
14.4
16.1
16.8
19.2
73.7
92.1
110.5
123.1
128.9
147.4
3.5
4.7
5.2
5.2
5.5
5.5
10.0
12.5
15.0
16.7
17.5
20.0
Standard
High Harmonic
Standard
High Harmonic
Over Voltage
Total Losses
Design Service Life
Mechanical Characteristics
Enclosure Type
Finish
Mounting
Terminals
Optional
Environmental Characteristics
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Maximum Altitude
Humidity
Standards
UL 810
C22.2 No. 190 Canadian Standards
ANSI/IEEE 18
NEMA CP-1
IEC 831
Consult Factory for Single Phase, 50 Hertz Applications, Custom Options and Alternate Bracket Locations.
KVAR
Rating
Nominal
Current (amps)
Cph Nominal
Capacitance (uF)
Can Size
L x W x H (in.)
Approx
Weight (lbs)
MMP0020D33
MMP0025D33
MMP0030D33
20
25
30
48.1
60.1
72.2
921.0
1151.3
1381.6
26.1
31.3
36.5
KVAR
Rating
Nominal
Current (amps)
Cph Nominal
Capacitance (uF)
Can Size
L x W x H (in.)
Approx
Weight (lbs)
MMP0025F33
MMP0030F33
MMP0035F33
MMP0040F33
MMP0045F33
MMP0050F33
MMP0060F33
MMP0075F33
MMP0080F33
MMP0090F33
MMP0100F33
25
30
35
40
45
50
60
75
80
90
100
30.1
36.1
42.1
48.1
54.1
60.1
72.2
90.2
96.2
108.3
120.3
287.8
345.4
403.0
460.5
518.1
575.6
690.8
863.5
921.0
1036.2
1151.3
21.4
23.5
28.1
28.3
32.2
32.3
36.4
43.1
44.6
45.9
55.3
287.8
575.6
863.5
1151.3
21.4
32.3
43.1
55.3
KVAR
Rating
Nominal
Current (amps)
Cph Nominal
Capacitance (uF)
Can Size
L x W x H (in.)
Approx
Weight (lbs)
MMP0025I33
MMP0030I33
MMP0035I33
MMP0040I33
MMP0045I33
MMP0050I33
MMP0060I33
MMP0075I33
MMP0080I33
MMP0090I33
MMP0100I33
25
30
35
40
45
50
60
75
80
90
100
24.1
28.9
33.7
38.5
43.3
48.1
57.7
72.2
77.0
86.6
96.2
184.2
221.0
257.9
294.7
331.6
368.4
442.1
552.6
589.5
663.1
736.8
21.4
23.5
28.1
28.3
32.2
32.3
36.4
43.1
44.6
45.9
55.3
Consult Factory for Single Phase, 50 Hertz Applications, Custom Options and Alternate Bracket Locations.
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Mechanical Characteristics
Enclosure Type
Finish
Mounting
Terminals
Optional
Environmental Characteristics
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Maximum Altitude
Humidity
Standards
ANSI/IEEE 18
NEMA CP-1
IEC 871-1
Consult Factory for Single Phase, 50 Hertz Applications, Custom Options and Alternate Bracket Locations.
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KVAR
Rating
Nominal
Current (amps)
Cph Nominal
Capacitance (uF)
Can Size
L x W x H (in.)
Approx
Weight (lbs)
MMP0050Z33
MMP0075Z33
MMP0100Z33
50
75
100
38.5
57.7
77.0
707.4
1061.0
1414.7
32.4
46.5
55.3
KVAR
Rating
Nominal
Current (amps)
Cph Nominal
Capacitance (uF)
Can Size
L x W x H (in.)
Approx
Weight (lbs)
MMP0050O33
MMP0075O33
MMP0100O33
50
75
100
32.1
48.1
64.2
491.2
736.8
982.4
32.4
44.8
49.6
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Mechanical Characteristics
Enclosure Type
Finish
Mounting
Terminals
Environmental Characteristics
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Maximum Altitude
Humidity
Standards
ANSI/IEEE 18
NEMA CP-1
IEC871-1
Consult Factory for Single Phase, 50 Hertz Applications, 75 and 90 KVBIL terminals and Special Applications.
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KVAR
Rating
Nominal
Current (amps)
Cph Nominal
Capacitance (uF)
Can Size
L x W x H (in.)
Approx
Weight (lbs)
MMP0025B33
MMP0050B33
MMP0075B33
MMP0100B33
MMP0125B33
MMP0150B33
MMP0175B33
MMP0200B33
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
13.9
27.8
41.6
55.5
69.4
83.3
97.2
111.0
61.3
122.6
183.9
245.2
306.6
367.9
429.2
490.5
20.5
25.7
34.2
39.3
44.5
51.3
59.9
68.4
KVAR
Rating
Nominal
Current (amps)
Cph Nominal
Capacitance (uF)
Can Size
L x W x H (in.)
Approx
Weight (lbs)
MMP0025W33
MMP0050W33
MMP0075W33
MMP0100W33
MMP0125W33
MMP0150W33
MMP0175W33
MMP0200W33
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
12.0
24.1
36.1
48.1
60.1
72.2
84.2
96.2
46.1
92.1
138.2
184.2
230.3
276.3
322.4
368.4
20.5
30.8
34.2
39.3
47.9
51.3
59.9
65.0
KVAR
Rating
Nominal
Current (amps)
Cph Nominal
Capacitance (uF)
Can Size
L x W x H (in.)
Approx
Weight (lbs)
MMP0025J33
MMP0050J33
MMP0075J33
MMP0100J33
MMP0125J33
MMP0150J33
MMP0175J33
MMP0200J33
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
6.0
12.0
18.0
24.1
30.1
36.1
42.1
48.1
11.5
23.0
34.5
46.1
57.6
69.1
80.6
92.1
20.5
25.7
34.2
39.3
47.9
54.7
59.9
65.0
KVAR
Rating
Nominal
Current (amps)
Cph Nominal
Capacitance (uF)
Can Size
L x W x H (in.)
Approx
Weight (lbs)
MMP0025K33
MMP0050K33
MMP0075K33
MMP0100K33
MMP0125K33
MMP0150K33
MMP0175K33
MMP0200K33
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
5.2
10.4
15.6
20.8
26.1
31.3
36.5
41.7
8.6
17.3
25.9
34.6
73.2
51.9
60.5
69.1
25.7
33.6
47.9
51.3
65.0
71.8
85.5
92.3
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KVAR
Rating
Nominal
Current (amps)
Cph Nominal
Capacitance (uF)
Can Size
L x W x H (in.)
Approx
Weight (lbs)
MMP0025L33
MMP0050L33
MMP0075L33
MMP0100L33
MMP0125L33
MMP0150L33
MMP0175L33
MMP0200L33
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
3.5
7.0
10.4
13.9
17.4
20.8
24.3
27.8
3.8
7.7
11.5
15.3
19.2
23.0
26.8
30.7
25.7
30.8
39.3
39.3
54.7
59.9
65.0
68.4
KVAR
Rating
Nominal
Current (amps)
Cph Nominal
Capacitance (uF)
Can Size
L x W x H (in.)
Approx
Weight (lbs)
MMP0025M33
MMP0050M33
MMP0075M33
MMP0100M33
MMP0125M33
MMP0150M33
MMP0175M33
MMP0200M33
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
200
3.0
6.0
9.0
12.0
15.0
18.0
21.1
24.1
2.9
5.8
8.6
11.5
14.4
17.3
20.1
23.0
25.7
30.8
34.2
39.3
54.7
59.9
59.9
68.4
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Useful Equations for Power Factor Correction and Harmonic Distortion (Balanced Phase Loads)
PF = cos() =
kW
kVA
% Voltage Rise =
KVAR %Z
Transforme r KVA
kVA =
kW
= kW 2 + kVAr 2
PF
KW = KVA PF
kVA =
VL IL
1000
PF
% Power Loss Reduction = 100 100 O
PFT
kVA =
kVAr =
Single-Phase
3 VL IL
1000
2 f C ph V
1 10
Cph =
Three-Phase
XC =
KVAR 10 3
(2 f ) (KV )2
10 6
(2 f C)
V f
kVArE = kVArR A A
VR fR
kVAr =
2
2
HP 0.746 1 PF0
1 PFT
2
PF 2
PFT
0
THD =
I
h=2
I =
KVAR 10 3
3 VL
Three Phase
I =
KVAR 10 3
VL
Single Phase
2
h
100%
I1
IRMS = I1 + Ih
2
h=2
KW (Motor Input ) =
16
Hp .746
% Eff
Legend
CTOT = 3 Cph
VL = V
IL = 3 I
CTOT = 3 Cph
VL = 3 V
IL = I
Delta
Connection
- Phase voltage
VA
VR
IL
- Line current
- Phase current
Ih
I1
IRMS
f
fA
- Frequency
fR
- Rated frequency
CTOT
- Total capacitance in F
Cph
- Phase capacitance in F
HP
PF0
- Horsepower
PFT
THD
Xc
Z
- Motor efficiency
- Applied frequency
Wye
Connection
Aerovox
Division of Parallax Power Components, LLC
167 John Vertente Boulevard
New Bedford, MA 02745 USA
Tel: 508-994-9661
Fax: 508-995-3000
Email: sales@aerovox.com
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