Vossloh Schwabe 500312.03 40944 MKP 12µF 250VAC 40944 compensation capacitor

This MKP series compensation capacitor is a high-quality capacitor made with metallized polypropylene film (MKP), specifically designed for the compensation of fluorescent tubes, discharge lamps, and other lighting equipment. It helps improve the overall efficiency of lighting systems, reduce reactive power, and extend the service life of lighting components, such as ballasts.

The compensation capacitor compensates for the reactive reactive power caused by inductive loads, i.e. power that does nothing but loads the electrical network. The consumer is not sanctioned for this, but industry and commercial real estate get their share of these from the power company... And usually even progressively. Compensation capacitors usually have a stated amount of VAR that it can compensate from the network. Note that if you compensate for the inductive reactive power too much then you will succeed in creating capacitive reactive power. So moderation here too. The right compensation capacitor can either be calculated, measured or tested and measured. We suggest the first two options.

Capacitor technical details:

• Model number:
  • 500312.03
  • 40944
• Capacitance:
  • 12µF
• Protection type:
  • Built in capacitor discharge resistor
    • Discharges capacitor voltage bellow 50V in less than 60s
• Capacity tolerance:
  • ±10%
• Intended use:
  • Improving the power factor of fluorescent tubes, discharge lamps and other lighting equipment by compensating for reactive power load.
• Max operating voltage:
  • 250VAC 50/60 Hz (type A)
• Mounting method:
  • M8 screw (nut not included)
  • By pushing it into holes with plastic pegs under the connector
• Connectors:
  • 2x + 2x plug in connectors for 0,5...1mm² single strand wire
  • 2x IDC connectors for 0,5...1mm² wire
• Operating temperature:
  • -40...+85°C
• Safety standards:
  • IEC 61048 A2
  • IEC 61049