Power Factor Correction and Filtering : LV offer Give oxygen to your electrical network

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 2 VARPLUS² :  A fully modular offer with only one size for installation and connection  Maximum power per unit : 20 kvar at 50 Hz  Installation in all positions  Possibility of wiring connection at 360°  50 Hz or 60 Hz Additional options :  IP 20/42 protection kit  2 bus bars set connection between capacitors VARPLUS² : the range Give Oxygen to your electrical network

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 3 Assembly of capacitors VARPLUS² : the range Give Liberty to your installation Connection with bus bars kit or you can build your own bus bars if you prefer Additional IP 20/42 protection kit

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 4 VARPLUS² : the range Give the right specifications You can always use a capacitor with an upper voltage than your application if you want to. 50 Hz 230V 400/415V 525V 690V 240V 415V 480V 550V 690V Network Rated voltage of the Varplus² 60 Hz 230V 400/415V 525V 690V 240V 415V 480V 550V 690V

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 5 VARPLUS² : the range Give the right specifications CLASSIC Components : Varplus² capacitors rated at 415V COMFORT Components : Varplus² capacitors rated at 480V HARMONY Components : Varplus² capacitors rated at 480V + Detuned reactors (135Hz, 190Hz or 215Hz) Example : for a 400V-50Hz network Slightly polluted network Gh/Sn  15% Polluted network 15%< Gh/Sn  25% Highly polluted network 25%< Gh/Sn  50%

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 6 Varplus M1 Varplus² (*) with cable connection 2 Varplus M1 Varplus² (*) with cable connection VARPLUS² : differences with Varplus M Give Oxygen to your electrical network

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 7 Varplus M4 Varplus² + bus bar kit (option) (*) with cable connection Varplus M4 Varplus² + bus bar kit (option) (*) with cable connection VARPLUS² : differences with Varplus M Give Oxygen to your electrical network

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 8 VARPLUS² : Give compliance with standards IEC compliance  IEC  IEC UL compliance  UL 810 CSA compliance  CSA 22-2 N°190

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 9 Very large choice of positions to install the new VARPLUS² capacitor VARPLUS² : the benefits Give liberty to Panel Builders

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 1010 No limit for the assembly of capacitors  example with 120 kvar: VARPLUS² : the benefits Give liberty to Panel Builders There are 3 conditions to respect :  Adapted bus bar section is expected to connect the capacitor assemblies shown beside  Minimum space of 25 mm is expected between 2 groups of capacitors (see the figure beside)  According to “Ventilation” chapter, specific precautions must be taken in order to not exceed temperature category : class D inside the cubicle

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 1 With VARPLUS², no earth connection needed Fixation holes allow to have an easy and firm fixation with 2 M6 Screws : Connection on the top of the capacitor : very easy to access Fixation holes VARPLUS² : the benefits Give simplicity to Panel Builders

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 1212 Assembly of several capacitors is fast and easy : Wiring connection at 360°, and on the top of the capacitor (easy to access) : VARPLUS² : the benefits Give simplicity to Panel Builders

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 1313 The fully modularity of the new VARPLUS² will give you a lot of flexibility in your stock management. VARPLUS² : the benefits Give liberty to Distributors 1 unique size VARPLUS M VARPLUS²

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 1414 VARPLUS², thanks to the assembly game, will allow you to cover all the power ratings you could need, depending on the voltage, frequency and harmonic pollution level of the network. The fully modularity of the new capacitors will give high flexibility for stock management, example :  With less references you can cover all your needs VARPLUS² : the benefits Give liberty to Distributors

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 1515 VARPLUS² : the benefits Give peace of mind to End Users The life duration of VARPLUS² is 15 years ( hours). Discharge resistor is already inside the capacitor :  Resistor reduces voltage to less than 50V in 1 minute  it can be used in an automatic power factor correction bank without any additional discharge devices.

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 1616 VARPLUS² : the benefits Give peace of mind to End Users A new production line especially for VARPLUS² : fully automated line, no risks of human errors Robots for a high quality : An automatic control at each step of production :

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 1717 VARPLUS² : the benefits Give safety to End Users The mechanical resistance of the envelop has been multiplied by 2 compare to VARPLUS M. High withstand to the fire => self extinguishing (V0 plastic to fulfil the UL compliance) A High Quality protection system : VARPLUS² is the one capacitor to use this technology to prevent 100% of the eventual defaults internal fuse terminals coil gas release channel overpressure below plastic case resin metalic disk

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 1818 VARPLUS² : protection system Give safety to End Users  Against internal defaults (with a low current), thanks to the overpressure system  Against external defaults (with high current), thanks to the HRC fuse  Dielectric losses its self healing properties  Gas pressure increases slightly and reaches the below.  The below rise  The metallic disc short circuits the terminals across the fuse.  The faulty capacitor is out of service.  The fuse protects against high current faults > I fuse  It operates for high current short time faults

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 1919 The consumed energy has been decreased by 10% compare to VARPLUS M: VARPLUS² total losses < 0,5 Watt/kvar (discharge resistor included). VARPLUS² is ROHS (Restriction Of Hazardous Substances) compliant. It means that VARPLUS² doesn’t contain any substances with concentrations exceeding the limits fixed by the ROHS Organism. Involvement to the environment (ISO 14001) :  VARPLUS² is a dry technology : free of liquids.  VARPLUS² is environmentally friendly. VARPLUS² Give involvement to the environment

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 2020 VARPLUS² : accessories Give a fully compatibility with VARPLUS Foot print for fixing is the same Extension kit : A kit to extend your installation with new VARPLUS² beside VARPLUS M capacitors is available.

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 2121 Why the module : how does it work, what is the interest ? Time saving and suppliers management much easier Electrical tests to do in order to check all the connections Time saving and easier to install : no need of an engineering department All the Varpact modules have been tested inside Schneider manufacturing plant. Time saving and more safe Loose componentsModules Modules Advantages VARPACT : Give Oxygen to your electrical network Panel builder Capacitors supplier Contactors supplier Protection supplier Wiring supplier Assemblyof components in the cubicle + study of the engineering department to use the right component. Installation of VARPACT inside the cubicle Panel builder VARPACT

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 2 VARPACT : the range Give Oxygen to your electrical network VARPACT :  A pre-wired assembly, ready to be installed in the bank.  Capacitors, commutation function, protection function are already incorporated inside VARPACT  It will allow you to build your capacitors bank in a very short time.  Maximum power for 1 module : 120 kvar at 50 Hz  Tested at 100% inside Schneider plant  With or without bus bars : you have the choice.

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 2323 VARPACT options :  Circuit breaker option* for Classic and Comfort range (not installed) :  Connection module :  Fastening crosspieces :  Extensions pieces for cubicle (W=650,700,800 mm) : VARPACT : the range Give Oxygen to your electrical network * The circuit breaker is always installed on the Varpact Harmony modules (to protect the Detuned reactor)

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 2424 VARPACT Classic and Comfort : VARPACT : the range Give Oxygen to your electrical network

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 2525 VARPACT Harmony : VARPACT : the range Give Oxygen to your electrical network

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 2626 VARPACT : the range Give the right specifications Varpact Classic Simple or double steps From 12,5 to 120 kvar Inside : Varplus² rated at 415V 400V-50Hz networks Slightly polluted network Gh/Sn  15% Polluted network 15%< Gh/Sn  25% Highly polluted network 25%< Gh/Sn  50% Varpact Comfort Simple or double steps From 15 to 90 kvar Inside : Varplus² rated at 480V Varpact Harmony Simple or double steps From 12,5 to 50 kvar Inside : Varplus² rated at 480V + Detuned Reactor (135, 190 or 215 Hz) In any case, it is recommended to make measurements at site in order to validate the final solution

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 2727 VARPACT : installation Give the right specifications VARPACT can be installed in all the following type of banks :  Prisma, Prisma Plus  Universal Horizontal mounting in functional or universal bank, depth D = 400 or 500 mm :  in cubicle (width W=600 mm), using fastening crosspieces  in cubicle (width W=650, 700, 800 mm), using fastening crosspieces and extension pieces Vertical fastening every 300 mm (5 modules maximum) directly to cubicles uprights using sliding crosspieces or to intermediate upright support. Control circuit power supply : 230V, 50 Hz

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 2828 Installation of modules in the cubicle :  Varpact with bus bars :  Varpact without bus bars : VARPACT : installation Give the right specifications

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 2929 International standards IEC  IEC  IEC European standards  EN VARPACT Give compliance with standards

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 3030 VARPACT modules allow to assemble a power factor correction cubicle quickly and easily :  Connection points are decreased  Bus bars option --> Easier installation (connection)  Logistic : 1 unique product to order instead of many products (capacitors, wires, contactors, protection…)  You don ’t need to have an engineering department to calculate the right components to use (wires size…)  Fastening crosspieces to install VARPACT in the cubicle  VARPACT is tested at 100% inside the manufacturing plant VARPACT : benefits Give simplicity to the Panel Builders

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 3131 VARPACT : benefits Give peace of mind to End Users Life duration of VARPACT is 15 years ( hours) Safety of the operator during the maintenance operation thanks to the internal discharge resistor. Protection against direct contacts during the maintenance thanks to the protection plate. Decrease of hot points on the module, and decrease of the temperature inside cubicles compare to P400 modules. Losses reduction = less overheating = more power inside 1 cubicle :  600 kvar / column for the Classic range (450 kvar in the past)  450 kvar / column for the Comfort range (405 kvar in the past)  250 kvar / column for the Harmony range (like in the past)

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 3232 Retrofit kits exist. It allows to replace former modules by VARPACT in the following case :  Retrofit kit to replace a P400 module by a VARPACT module inside a Prisma or Prisma Plus cubicle  Retrofit kit to replace a P400 SAH module by a VARPACT module inside a Prisma or Prisma Plus cubicle  Retrofit kit to replace a P400 module by a VARPACT module inside a Rectimat2 VARPACT : accessories Give a fully compatibility with P400 modules

CEF - Marketing – 2007 – R.Fontanes 3 VARPLUS² and VARPACT will give to your electrical installation, its maximum energy efficiency : >To erase expense on reactive power >Higher transmission capacities for effective power >Environment involvement thanks to a lower electrical consumption >Improvement of power quality >Reducing the operating costs The installation of VARPLUS² or VARPACT capacitors means : >a static system, don’t need maintenance >Life duration of 15 years >Fast Return on Investment (between 1 and 3 years) New Power Factor Correction offer Give Oxygen to your electrical network