MARCH 2017

CLMD03 - Product presentation

Reliability for Power Factor correction
ABB Power Quality Products
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CLMD03 at a glance

− WHAT: capacitor unit suited for applications that

require convenient steps size (12.5 & 25.0 or
50kvar)

− FOR: power factor correction

− HOW: by using the robust CLMD concept with an

innovative aluminum casing

− WHY: to complete the CLMD product range with

cost-effective alternative

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CLMD Range
− CLMD13
− CLMD33S
− CLMD43
− CLMD03
− CLMD53
− CLMD63
− CLMD83

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Presentation

Discharge resistor
Full Aluminum enclosure

50kvar – 3 terminals
Discharge resistors

Label
Capacitor elements (IPE)’s
seats
12.5 & 25 kvar –
2x3 terminals

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Salient features

Innovative aluminum enclosure

Increased air-metal surface improves heat exchange
Same volume for 50 kvar or 12.5 & 25 kvar due to the 9 IPE seats of the enclosure
CLMD technology: IPE’s inside
Protection system
– Self-healing capacitor
– Internal fuses
– Vermiculite
– Metal enclosure

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Dimensions

IP00

m
60m
L :2
W:260mm
H:250mm

H:145mm

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Dimensions

IP20…with the optional plastic cover

H:287mm

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Back view

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Product range – 50 Hz

Detuning reactor Net output power: 50kvar Net output power: 37.5kvar (25+12.5kvar)
U network [V]
[%] Single-capacitor case Double-capacitor case
Reference number Q [kvar] Reference number Q1 [kvar] Q2 [kvar]
50 Hz network
- 2GCA291615A0030 50 2GCA291630A0030 25 12.5
5.67% 2GCA291621A0030 50 2GCA291634A0030 25 12.5
400 7.00% 2GCA291621A0030 50 2GCA291634A0030 25 12.5
12.50% 2GCA291617A0030 50 2GCA291636A0030 25 12.5
- 2GCA291621A0030 50 2GCA291631A0030 25 12.5
5.67% 2GCA291617A0030 50 2GCA291636A0030 25 12.5
415
7.00% 2GCA291617A0030 50 2GCA291636A0030 25 12.5
440 - 2GCA291616A0030 50 2GCA291635A0030 25 12.5
- 2GCA291623A0030 50 2GCA291637A0030 25 12.5
5.67% 2GCA291618A0030 50 2GCA291632A0030 25 12.5
7.00% 2GCA291618A0030 50 2GCA291632A0030 25 12.5
690
12.50% 2GCA291619A0030 50 2GCA291633A0030 25 12.5
14.00% 2GCA291620A0030 43 2GCA291633A0030 25 12.5

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Product range – 60 Hz

Detuning Net output power: 50kvar Net output power: 37.5kvar (25+12.5kvar)
U network [V]
reactor [%] Single-capacitor case Double-capacitor case
Reference number Q [kvar] Reference number Q1 [kvar] Q2 [kvar]
60 Hz network
- 2GCA291621A0030 50 2GCA291634A0030 25 12.5
6.00% 2GCA291617A0030 50 2GCA291636A0030 25 12.5
7.00% 2GCA291617A0030 50 2GCA291636A0030 25 12.5
380
12.50% 2GCA291625A0030 50 2GCA291635A0030 25 12.5
14.00% 2GCA291625A0030 50 2GCA291639A0030 25 12.5
- 2GCA291624A0030 50 2GCA291638A0030 25 12.5
6.00% 2GCA291626A0030 50 2GCA291640A0030 25 12.5
440
7.00% 2GCA291626A0030 50 2GCA291640A0030 25 12.5
- 2GCA291627A0030 50 2GCA291641A0030 25 12.5
480 6.00% 2GCA291628A0030 50 2GCA291642A0030 25 12.5
7.00% 2GCA291628A0030 50 2GCA291642A0030 25 12.5
7.00% 2GCA291623A0030 50 2GCA291637A0030 25 12.5
12.50% 2GCA291629A0030 50 2GCA291643A0030 25 12.5
600
14.00% 2GCA291629A0030 50 2GCA291643A0030 25 12.5

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Specifications

Electrical
Voltage range: from 380 to 690 V
Frequency: 50 & 60 Hz
Connection: 3-phase
Net output power:
− 50 kvar for single capacitor case (1 unit)
− 37.5 kvar (25+12.5) for double-capacitor case (1 unit)
Tolerance on capacitance: 0%, +10%
Losses :
− <0.2 W/kvar (dielectric only)
− <0.5 W/kvar (including discharge resistor)
Discharge resistor: factory-installed, included
Discharge capability: <50V in 1 minute after disconnection (minimum off time: 40 seconds, not suitable for fast
switching)
Max permissible current: 1.3 x In for continuous operation
Tolerance on voltage: 30% for maximum 1 min.
Reactor (not included): combinations with 5.67%, 6%, 7%, 12.5% and 14% possible

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Specifications

Environmental and test

Environmental
Execution: indoor use only
Maximum ambient temperature: Class D according to IEC60831
− Highest mean over any period of 1 year: 35°C
− Highest mean over any period of 24h: 45°C
− Maximum: 55°C.
Altitude: up to 1000m
Protection degree
− IP00
− IP20 with optional top cover
Test
Voltage test
− Between terminals 2.15xUn for 10s
− Between terminals and earth:
− 3kV for 10 sec: Un ≤ 500V
− 4kV for 10 sec: Un > 500V

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Specifications

Mechanical
Case material: recyclable aluminum
Color: raw aluminum
Fixing: 4 slots (M6)
Dimensions (LxWxH): 260x260x250 mm (IP00)
Weight: approx. 7.5 kg
Terminals: M8 threaded terminals (1x3 or 2x3)
Minimum distance between units:
− Flange to flange
− 25 mm between unit and wall
Earth: earth connection on the enclosure flange
Accessory: optional top cover

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Advantages

CLMD concept: reliability

IPE-based: quality, life-time, safety
New casing:
− Increased cooling
− Compactness
− Recyclable
− Low environmental impact
− No paint
Versatility:
− 50kvar in 1 unit or,
− 37.5kvar in 2 steps (25+12.5) in 1 unit
− Both in the same capacitor case

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Label Description

1st option
2nd option
3rd option
4th option

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4

Un = 400V – fn = 50Hz Un = 400V – fn = 50Hz Un = 415V – fn = 50Hz Un = 380V – fn = 60Hz
5.67%
50 kvar

50 kvar

50 kvar

50 kvar
7%

CLMD03 – 2GCA291621A0030 CLMD03 – 2GCA291621A0030 CLMD03 – 2GCA291621A0030 CLMD03 – 2GCA291621A0030

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Selection Guide

U network [V] Detuning reactor [%] Net output power: 50kvar Net output power: 37.5kvar (25+12.5kvar)
Single-capacitor case Double-capacitor case
Reference number Q [kvar] Uc,n[V] Reference number Q1 [kvar] Q2 [kvar] Uc,n[V]

50 Hz network
- 2GCA291615A0030 50.2 400 2GCA291630A0030 25.0 12.5 400
400 5.67% 2GCA291621A0030 54.2 430 2GCA291634A0030 27.9 13.4 430

7.00% 2GCA291621A0030 54.2 430 2GCA291634A0030 27.9 13.4 430

12.50% 2GCA291617A0030 56.7 457 2GCA291636A0030 27.9 15.2 457

- 2GCA291621A0030 54.2 430 2GCA291631A0030 25.0 12.5 415
415 5.67% 2GCA291617A0030 56.7 457 2GCA291636A0030 27.9 15.2 457
7.00% 2GCA291617A0030 56.7 457 2GCA291636A0030 27.9 15.2 457

440 - 2GCA291616A0030 50.2 440 2GCA291635A0030 25.8 11.8 440

- 2GCA291623A0030 49.8 690 2GCA291637A0030 26.2 12.4 690

690 5.67% 2GCA291618A0030 54.4 742 2GCA291632A0030 27.7 13.3 742

7.00% 2GCA291618A0030 54.4 742 2GCA291632A0030 27.7 13.3 742

12.50% 2GCA291619A0030 56.3 789 2GCA291633A0030 29.0 15.6 802

14.00% 2GCA291620A0030 50.4 802 2GCA291633A0030 29.0 15.6 802

60 Hz network
- 2GCA291621A0030 50.8 380 2GCA291634A0030 26.1 12.6 380
380 6.00% 2GCA291617A0030 54.4 409 2GCA291636A0030 26.7 14.5 409
7.00% 2GCA291617A0030 54.4 409 2GCA291636A0030 26.7 14.5 409

12.50% 2GCA291625A0030 57.9 442 2GCA291635A0030 30.2 13.8 434

14.00% 2GCA291625A0030 57.9 442 2GCA291639A0030 28.9 14.7 442

- 2GCA291624A0030 50.6 440 2GCA291638A0030 26.2 12.1 440
440 6.00% 2GCA291626A0030 53.7 473 2GCA291640A0030 26.8 14.7 473
7.00% 2GCA291626A0030 53.7 473 2GCA291640A0030 26.8 14.7 473

- 2GCA291627A0030 50.4 480 2GCA291641A0030 25.0 12.5 480

480 6.00% 2GCA291628A0030 52.4 516 2GCA291642A0030 27.8 13.3 516

7.00% 2GCA291628A0030 52.4 516 2GCA291642A0030 27.8 13.3 516

7.00% 2GCA291623A0030 52.3 645 2GCA291637A0030 27.5 13.0 645

600 12.50% 2GCA291629A0030 59.1 698 2GCA291643A0030 29.4 15.2 698

14.00% 2GCA291629A0030 59.1 698 2GCA291643A0030 29.4 15.2 698

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