VarSet LV

VarSet low voltage capacitor banks are a complete range of high quality power factor correction solutions engineered to compensate for reactive power, even in harmonic rich networks.

These are easy and flexible solutions that can immediately boost your facility’s energy efficiency and productivity. Thanks to VarSet, your power factor is maintained at an ideal level for optimum power system efficiency and cost reduction.

Technical data:
VarSet provides the features and capabilities you need. Choose from a full range of standard, pre-configured capacitor banks.

• Fully type tested in compliance with  UL810, UL508a and CSA 22.2 No. 190
• Network voltage: 480 V-600 V (60 Hz)
• Wall mounted enclosures from  25 kVAR to 300 kVAR-  
• Automatic compensation for variable-unstable loads up to  300 kVAR
• Fixed compensation for stable loads up to 200 kVAR
• Modbus communication (Varlogic NRC12 and communication module in option) for integration with building management systems
• Detuned reactor tuning  4.2 (252 Hz)
• Thermal control devices
• Protection with main incomer circuit breaker and step circuit breakers
• Top cable connections 
• NEMA 1 protection for indoor applications -  Sprinkler proof (Canadian market)
• IK10 protection against mechanical shocks

The complete solution
VarSet helps lower operating and capital costs, and can provide a very quick return on investment.

• Reduce capital expenses up to 30%
• Reduce reactive energy billing penalties and lower operating expenses up to 10%
• Reduce energy losses by up to 30%
• Improve power system and equipment reliability up to 18%
• Reduce CO2 emissions by up to 95kg for every kvar of power factor installed

Simple

• Ready to install, compact enclosure with top or bottom cable connections
• Reduced maintenance, automatic programming and commissioning with Varlogic power factor controller
• Straightforward EMS integration: Modbus communication protocol (Varlogic NRC12 option)

Reliable and durable

• Long life performance with multi-capacitor architecture, step switching with adapted contactors
• High performance and robustness thanks to high quality Schneider Electric built-in components

Safer

• Fully type tested according to standards  UL810, UL508a, CSA 22.2 No. 190
• Thermal monitoring devices, over heating protection
• Main incomer circuit breaker and step circuit breakers

VarSet provides power factor correction, in a harmonic rich network, energy loss reduction, and  voltage support on low voltage networks. VarSet is suitable for new construction or retrofit applications in virtually any commercial, industrial and utility enterprise.