B32330B1106J080 - EPCOS AG - Datasheet.Directory

MotorCap P2 Aluminum Can

AC Film Capacitors for Motor Run Applications

www.epcos.com

Product Profile 2008

EPCOS is a leading manufacturer of electronic components and modules

and provides one-stop shopping for a comprehensive range of products. Our

portfolio includes capacitors and inductors, ceramic components, arresters, and

surface and bulk acoustic wave components. As an innovative technology-driven

company, EPCOS focuses on fast-growing and technologically demanding

markets in the areas of information and communications technology, automotive,

industrial, and consumer electronics. We offer our customers both standard

components as well as application-specific solutions.

EPCOS has design, manufacturing and marketing facilities in Europe, Asia

and the Americas. Increasingly, we are expanding our global research and

development network by intensifying R&D activities at our production locations,

primarily in Eastern Europe, China and India. With our global presence we are able

to provide our customers with local development know-how and support in the

early phases of their projects.

EPCOS is continually improving its processes and thus the quality of its products

and services. The Group is ISO/TS 16949 certified and remains committed to

constantly reviewing and systematically improving its quality management system.

EPCOS AG

Welcome to the World

of Electronic Components and Modules

Film capacitors are used in a wide range of designs in many sectors. AC film

capacitors are particularly suitable for the operation of asynchronous electric

motors and electric compressors. They are wound from two layers of metalized

film that form the electrodes. They are self-healing and have a particularly low

dissipation factor thanks to the use of polypropylene as the dielectric.

As motor run capacitors, they assure smooth and energy-saving operation of

the electric motors used in applications such as refrigerators, freezers, electric

compressors, washers, dryers, dishwashers, air-conditioning equipment, ventila-

tors, pumps, electric lawn mowers, electric doors and drives.

This brochure presents the MotorCap P2 aluminum can capacitors series

B32330/B32332 of EPCOS. The use of MotorCap capacitors increases the

energy efficiency of motors and compressors by up to 12 percent. They also

significantly improve the torque response of the motor (or compressor). This is

important for motors and compressors in continuous operation. MotorCap

capacitors are addressed particularly to manufacturers of air conditioners, wash-

ing machines, dryers, compressors for refrigerators and freezers, but also of

general electric motors for a variety of applications. MotorCapTM capacitors

conform to the highest safety standards (UL, VDE, TÜV, CQC).

EPCOS AG

MotorCap P2 Aluminum Can

AC Film Capacitors for Motor Run Applications

4EPCOS AG

General

Please read Important notes on page 4 and Cautions and warnings on page 13.

Important Notes

The following applies to all products named in this

publication:

1. Some parts of this publication contain statements

about the suitability of our products for certain

areas of application. These statements are based on

our knowledge of typical requirements that are often

placed on our products in the areas of application con-

cerned. We nevertheless expressly point out that such

statements cannot be regarded as binding state-

ments about the suitability of our products for a

particular customer application. As a rule, EPCOS is

either unfamiliar with individual customer applications

or less familiar with them than the customers them-

selves. For these reasons, it is always ultimately in-

cumbent on the customer to check and decide

whether an EPCOS product with the properties de-

scribed in the product specification is suitable for use

in a particular customer application.

2. We also point out that in individual cases, a mal-

function of electronic components or failure

before the end of their usual service life cannot be

completely ruled out in the current state of

the art, even if they are operated as specified. In

customer applications requiring a very high level of

operational safety and especially in customer applica-

tions in which the malfunction or failure of an electronic

component could endanger human life or health (e.g.

in accident prevention or life-saving systems), it must

therefore be ensured by means of suitable design of

the customer application or other action taken by the

customer (e.g. installation of protective circuitry or

redundancy) that no injury or damage is sustained by

third parties in the event of malfunction or failure of an

electronic component.

3. The warnings, cautions and product-specific notes

must be observed.

4. In order to satisfy certain technical requirements, some

of the products described in this publication may

contain substances subject to restrictions in cer-

tain jurisdictions (e.g. because they are classed

as hazardous). Useful information on this will be

found in our Material Data Sheets on the Internet

(www.epcos.com/material). Should you have any more

detailed questions, please contact our sales offices.

5. We constantly strive to improve our products. Conse-

quently, the products described in this publication

may change from time to time. The same is true of

the corresponding product specifications. Please

check therefore to what extent product descriptions

and specifications contained in this publication are still

applicable before or when you place an order.

We also reserve the right to discontinue production

and delivery of products. Consequently, we cannot

guarantee that all products named in this publication

will always be available.

The aforementioned does not apply in the case of

individual agreements deviating from the foregoing for

customer-specific products.

6. Unless otherwise agreed in individual contracts, all

orders are subject to the current version of the

“General Terms of Delivery for Products and

Services in the Electrical Industry” published by

the German Electrical and Electronics Industry

Association (ZVEI).

7. The trade names EPCOS, BAOKE, Alu-X,

CeraDiode, CSSP, DSSP, MiniBlue, MKK, MLSC,

MotorCap, PCC, PhaseCap, PhaseMod, SIFERRIT,

SIFI, SIKOREL, SilverCap, SIMDAD, SIMID, SineFormer,

SIOV, SIP5D, SIP5K, ThermoFuse, WindCap are

trademarks registered or pending in Europe and

in other countries. Further information will be found

on the Internet at www.epcos.com/trademarks.

EPCOS AG 5

Please read Important notes on page 4 and Cautions and warnings on page 13.

General

MotorCap P2 Aluminum Can

Evolution of a proven

technology

MotorCaps are AC voltage capacitors

and allow the operation of asynchro-

nous induction motors. Permanent

R&D efforts assure high quality

standards and improvements in

costs and size.

Benefits of the very robust and

compact design:

■Reduced material costs

of capacitor

■More mounting space

■Smaller construction of final

application

Further benefits:

■Less thermal stress to motor

and compressor

■Very low losses thanks to

innovative film technology

■Less energy consumption

■High efficiency

■Lower noise level

■Improved torque

■Improved power factor

correction

Product certifications

All MotorCap P2 aluminum can

capacitors are certified by leading

authorities and test institutes, e.g.

VDE, UL, CQC.

Evolution of EPCOS MotorRun aluminum can capacitors

Volume: 206 cm3

100% Volume: 105 cm3

50%

Super MotorCap

Volume: 84 cm3

40%

20032000 2008

50%

size

40%

Mains

Main winding

Auxiliary winding

Improving efficiency with the

MotorCap P2 aluminum can

capacitors

Improving the torque response

The use of the MotorCap P2 alu-

minum can increases the torque

response of electric motors.

with

MotorCap P2

aluminum can

capacitor

without

MotorCap P2

aluminum can

capacitor

Efficiency increase

Efficiency of asynchronous

motors or compressors

KLK1773-X

1-phase motor with MotorCap P2 aluminum can1

1-phase motor without MotorCap P2 aluminum can2

Environment

All EPCOS MotorCap series are

compliant to RoHS. The compliance

is regularly checked

during production.

The EPCOS Group operates an

environmental management system

that conforms to the requirements of

ISO 14001. Currently, our locations

in Europe and the Americas, as well

as most of our locations in Asia are

certified to this standard; certification

of our remaining facilities in Asia is

scheduled for completion in the

course of 2007.

RoHS

compatible

6EPCOS AGPlease read Important notes on page 4 and Cautions and warnings on page 13.

General

MotorCap P2 Aluminum Can

Self-healing technology

An electric breakdown is possible as

the result of thermal or electric over-

load or at the end of service life. This

results in a small arc that evaporates

the metalization in the region of the

breakdown in a matter of microsec-

onds. The gas pressure caused at

this spot by the high temperature

blows the metal vapour away of the

breakdown region. This means that a

non-conducting isolation region free

of metalization is formed here. During

and after the breakdown the capaci-

tor is fully functional. The reduction in

capacitance caused by self-healing

is less than 100 pF, i.e. of an order

that can only be verified by a preci-

sion measuring instrument.

Self-healing

1 Dielectric

2 Metalized electrodes

3 Material displacing shock wave

4 Air gap with metal vapor

5,6 Plasma zone

7 Boundary layer between gas phase

dielectric and plasma

8 Breakdown channel

9 Gas phase dielectric

10 Zone of displaced metalization and

dielectric (isolating region)

110

810 1

10 10

10 μm

Schematic representation of the self-protection function

Example of breakdown

not repaired by self-healing

Deposit-free zone

Polypropylene foil, metal desposit

on one side

Winding Contact layer

EPCOS AG 7

Innovations and Advantages

Please read Important notes on page 4 and Cautions and warnings on page 13.

General

MotorCapTM P2 aluminum can protection via overpressure disconnection device

max. 16

Overpressure protection with a

break-action mechanism:

Electronic components do not

have unlimited life expectancies. This

applies to self-healing capacitors, too.

Motor run capacitors of the series

B32330/B32332 are conventionally

constructed as aluminum cans with

class P2 safety protection. They are

fitted with a disconnector that re-

sponds only to overpressure. Numer-

ous electric breakdowns over time or

as result of thermal or electric over-

load result in the formation of gas,

which can cause the pressure to rise

inside the capacitor case. This pro-

duces a change in length due to the

curvature of the lid or stretching of the

expansion bead. Expansion beyond a

certain degree will separate the inter-

nal wires and disconnect the capaci-

tor from the line. This disconnection

takes place at a defined position

(notch) after a total baffle expansion of

0.3 to 1.6 mm, depending on the size

of the capacitor.

MotorCap™ P2 aluminum can

Construction

■Dielectric: Polypropylene film

■Electrode: Metalized film

■Epoxy resin, self-extinguishing

■Plastic top material to

IEC 60335-1 (fire retardant)

Features

■Self-healing properties

■Low dissipation factor

■P2 safety class as per

IEC 60252-1 2001-02

■High insulation resistance

■10,000 A fault current-proof

■Low noise operation

■IEC/EN 60335 compatible on

request

Terminals

Electrical terminals:

The MotorCap P2 aluminum can

offers customized terminals

■Fast-on terminal

■Double fast-on terminal

Mechanical terminals:

■For clamping

(with no further fixing)

■Threaded stud at bottom of can

(M8, max. torque = 5 Nm)

8EPCOS AGPlease read Important notes on page 4 and Cautions and warnings on page 13.

General

Applications

The MotorCap P2 aluminum can

capacitor is simply plugged into the

auxiliary winding of the motor or

compressor and can remain perma-

nently connected there. MotorCap

P2 aluminum can capacitors are

designed for continuous operation.

The MotorCap P2 aluminum can

was optimized for use in the follow-

ing applications, but may be used

equally well for general drive motors.

■Refrigerators and freezers

■Electrical compressors

■Washers and dryers

■Dishwashers

■Air conditioners

Requirements of IEC 60335-1

Domestic appliances are subject to

the IEC 60335-1 standard. If a motor

run capacitor is used in a domestic

appliance that is subject to this

standard, there may be additional

requirements on the capacitor.

These refer essentially to the

materials used as well as to the

creepage and clearance distances.

This approval in general is for the

complete capacitor assembly and

not for individual raw materials only.

The materials as well as the creep-

age and clearance distances se-

lected for the EPCOS MotorCap P2

aluminum can make it ideal for use in

domestic appliances.

KMK1156-A-E

16 max.

±2

Before Safety

Device Operation After Safety

Device Operation

M8 for ø30-53 mm

M12 for ø63.5 mm

According to DIN 6797-A

According to DIN 934

d±1

Marking

Dimensional drawing

EPCOS AG 9

Please read Important notes on page 4 and Cautions and warnings on page 13.

Technical Data

MotorCap Aluminum Can: B3233* Series,

Single Capacitance, Aluminum Can

Technical data

Type / series B32330 / B32332 B32330 / B32332 B32330 / B32332

Super MotorCapTM

Terminals – Single fast-on

– Double fast-on

Electrical ratings

Rated voltage VR250 400, 420 420, 450 V AC

Rated capacitance CR4 … 60 1 … 60 1 … 60 μF

Rated frequency fR50 / 60 Hz

Capacitance tolerance ±5%

Max. permissible voltage Vmax 1.1 · VRV

Max. permissible current Imax 1.3 · IRA

Dissipation factor tan d≤ 1.0 · 10–3

(20 °C, 120 Hz)

Safety

Class of safety P2 to IEC 60252-1

Life expectancy 250 V: 10,000 h (class B) 400 V: 10,000 h (class B) 420 V: 10,000 h (class B)

to IEC 60252 420 V: 3000 h (class C) 450 V: 3000 h (class C)

Climatic parameters to IEC 60068-1

Temperature limits Tmin / Tmax –25 / +85 –25 / +85 –25 / +70 °C

Test duration ttest 21 days

(damp heat test)

Construction

Reference standards IEC 60252-1 2001-02, EN 60252 2001, UL810

Can Aluminum can with overpressure disconnection device

Terminal top UL 94 V2/V0 compatible; glow wire test to IEC 60695-2-11;

compatible to IEC 60335-1 as an option

Dimensions Ø 30 ... 40 mm Ø 30 ... 53 mm Ø 30 ... 53 mm

H: 52 ... 103 mm H: 52 ... 132 mm H: 52 ... 103 mm

Approvals

UL 810 component VDE TÜV

UL 810 component UL 810 component

CQC CQC

Mounting options

KMK1203-9

KMK1204-2

Star Washer 8 mm

Stud M8x1.25

Nut M8x1.25

10 EPCOS AGPlease read Important notes on page 4 and Cautions and warnings on page 13.

Technical Data

MotorCap P2 Aluminum Can

Ordering codes and packing units

VRCRMax. dimensions Ordering code Approvals Packing

(d x l) units

V AC μF mm pcs.

B32330/B32332

250 4 30 x 68 B3233*B1405J0#0 UL 150

5 30 x 68 B3233*B1505J0#0 UL 150

6 30 x 68 B3233*B1605J0#0 UL 150

7 30 x 68 B3233*B1705J0#0 UL 150

8 30 x 68 B3233*B1805J0#0 UL 150

10 30 x 68 B3233*B1106J0#0 UL 150

12 30 x 68 B3233*B1126J0#0 UL 150

15 35 x 68 B3233*B1156J0#0 UL 50

20 35 x 68 B3233*B1206J0#0 UL 50

25 35 x 78 B3233*B1256J0#0 UL 50

30 40 x 78 B3233*B1306J0#0 UL 50

35 40 x 78 B3233*B1356J0#0 UL 50

40 40 x 78 B3233*B1406J0#0 UL 50

45 40 x 78 B3233*B1456J0#0 UL 50

50 40 x 103 B3233*B1506J0#0 UL 50

55 40 x 103 B3233*B1556J0#0 UL 50

60 40 x 103 B3233*B1606J0#0 UL 50

Composition of ordering code

*: terminals

0 single fast-on terminals

2 double fast-on terminals

#: construction of can and plastic top

5 aluminum can, Option A: UL 94 V2 top

6 aluminum can, Option B: UL 94 V2/V0 top/IEC 60335-1

7 aluminum can with M 8 bolt, Option A: UL 94 V2 top

8 aluminum can with M 8 bolt, Option B: UL 94 V2/V0 top/IEC 60335-1

EPCOS AG 11

Please read Important notes on page 4 and Cautions and warnings on page 13.

Technical Data

MotorCap P2 Aluminum Can

Ordering codes and packing units

VRCRMax. dimensions Ordering code Approvals Packing

(d x l) units

V AC μF mm pcs.

B32330/B32332

400 / 420 1.0 30 x 52 B3233*B4105J0#1 VDE / – 150

1.5 30 x 52 B3233*B4155J0#1 VDE / – 150

2.0 30 x 52 B3233*B4205J0#1 VDE / – 150

2.5 30 x 52 B3233*B4255J0#1 VDE / UL 150

3.0 30 x 68 B3233*B4305J0#0 VDE / UL 150

3.0 30 x 52 B3233*B4305J0#1 VDE / – 150

3.5 30 x 68 B3233*B4355J0#0 VDE / UL 150

3.5 30 x 52 B3233*B4355J0#1 VDE / – 150

4.0 30 x 68 B3233*B4405J0#0 VDE / UL 150

4.0 30 x 52 B3233*B4405J0#1 VDE / – 150

5.0 30 x 68 B3233*B4505J0#0 VDE / UL 150

5.0 30 x 52 B3233*B4505J0#1 VDE / – 150

6.0 30 x 68 B3233*B4605J0#0 VDE / UL 150

7.0 30 x 78 B3233*B4705J0#0 VDE / UL 150

7.5 30 x 78 B3233*B4755J0#0 VDE / UL 150

8.0 30 x 78 B3233*B4805J0#0 VDE / UL 150

10.0 30 x 78 B3233*B4106J0#0 VDE / UL 150

12.0 40 x 78 B3233*B4126J0#0 VDE / UL 50

15.0 40 x 78 B3233*B4156J0#0 VDE / UL 50

20.0 40 x 78 B3233*B4206J0#0 VDE / UL 50

25.0 40 x 103 B3233*B4256J0#0 VDE / UL 50

30.0 40 x 103 B3233*B4306J0#0 VDE / UL 50

35.0 45 x 103 B3233*B4356J0#0 VDE / UL 50

40.0 45 x 103 B3233*B4406J0#1 VDE / UL 50

45.0 50 x 105 B3233*B4456J0#1 VDE / UL 50

50.0 50 x 107 B3233*B4506J0#2 VDE / UL 50

60.0 53 x 105 B3233*B4606J0#2 VDE / UL 50

Composition of ordering code

*: terminals

0 single fast-on terminals

2 double fast-on terminals

#: construction of can and plastic top

5 aluminum can, Option A: UL 94 V2 top

6 aluminum can, Option B: UL 94 V2/V0 top/IEC 60335-1

7 aluminum can with M 8 bolt, Option A: UL 94 V2 top

8 aluminum can with M 8 bolt, Option B: UL 94 V2/V0 top/IEC 60335-1

12 EPCOS AGPlease read Important notes on page 4 and Cautions and warnings on page 13.

Technical Data

MotorCap P2 Aluminum Can

Ordering codes and packing units

VRCRMax. dimensions Ordering code Approvals Packing

(d x l) units

V AC μF mm pcs.

B32330/B32332

420 / 450 1.0 30 x 52 B3233*I5105J0#2 TÜV / – 150

2.0 30 x 52 B3233*I5205J0#2 TÜV / – 150

2.5 30 x 52 B3233*I5255J0#2 TÜV / – 150

3.0 30 x 52 B3233*I5305J0#2 TÜV / – 150

3.5 30 x 52 B3233*I5355J0#2 TÜV / – 150

4.0 30 x 52 B3233*I5405J0#2 TÜV / – 150

5.0 30 x 52 B3233*I5505J0#2 TÜV / – 150

6.0 30 x 52 B3233*I5605J0#2 TÜV / – 150

7.0 30 x 52 B3233*I5705J0#2 TÜV / – 150

3.0 30 x 68 B3233*I5305J0#1 TÜV / UL 150

3.5 30 x 68 B3233*I5355J0#1 TÜV / UL 150

4.0 30 x 68 B3233*I5405J0#1 TÜV / UL 150

5.0 30 x 68 B3233*I5505J0#1 TÜV / UL 150

6.0 30 x 68 B3233*I5605J0#1 TÜV / UL 150

7.0 30 x 68 B3233*I5705J0#1 TÜV / UL 150

8.0 30 x 68 B3233*I5805J0#1 TÜV / UL 150

10.0 30 x 68 B3233*I5106J0#1 TÜV / UL 150

12.0 30 x 78 B3233*I5126J0#1 TÜV / UL 150

15.0 30 x 78 B3233*I5156J0#1 TÜV / UL 150

16.0 30 x 78 B3233*I5166J0#1 TÜV / UL 150

18.0 30 x 93 B3233*I5186J0#5 TÜV / UL 150

20.0 30 x 93 B3233*I5206J0#5 TÜV / UL 150

22.0 30 x 93 B3233*I5226J0#5 TÜV / UL 150

25.0 35 x 93 B3233*I5256J0#5 TÜV / UL 50

30.0 35 x 93 B3233*I5306J0#5 TÜV / UL 50

35.0 35 x 103 B3233*I5356J0#5 TÜV / UL 50

36.0 35 x 103 B3233*I5366J0#5 TÜV / UL 50

40.0 40 x 103 B3233*I5406J0#1 TÜV / UL 50

45.0 40 x 103 B3233*I5456J0#1 TÜV / UL 50

50.0 45 x 103 B3233*I5506J0#1 TÜV / UL 50

55.0 45 x 103 B3233*I5556J0#1 TÜV / UL 50

60.0 45 x 103 B3233*I5606J0#1 TÜV / UL 50

60.0 53 x 78 B3233*I5606J0#2 TÜV / UL 50

Composition of ordering code

*: terminals

0 single fast-on terminals

2 double fast-on terminals

#: construction of can and plastic top

5 aluminum can, Option A: UL 94 V2 top

6 aluminum can, Option B: UL 94 V2/V0 top/IEC 60335-1

7 aluminum can with M 8 bolt, Option A: UL 94 V2 top

8 aluminum can with M 8 bolt, Option B: UL 94 V2/V0 top/IEC 60335-1

EPCOS AG 13

Please read Important notes on page 4 and Cautions and warnings on page 13.

General

Cautions and Warnings

■The MotorCap P2 aluminum can should be operated

in line with its typical approved usage.

■Handle the capacitor units carefully, as they may be

charged even after disconnection.

■Observe the appropriate engineering practice.

■The capacitor terminals, connected busbars and cables

as well as any other devices connected to them must be

regarded as live. The device is electrically charged.

Storage and operating conditions

Do not use or store capacitors in a corrosive atmosphere,

especially where chloride gas, sulfide gas, acids, alkalis,

salts or similar substances are present. In a dusty envi-

ronment, regular maintenance and cleaning, especially of

the terminals, is required to avoid formation of a conduc-

tive path between phases and/or phases and ground.

Ambient temperature

The capacitor must not be exposed to direct heat or fire.

The permissible range of minimum and maximum tem-

peratures is specified on the capacitor i.e.

25/70/21 = minimum permissible temperature: –25 °C,

max. permissible temperature: 70 °C.

25/85/21 = minimum permissible temperature: –25 °C,

max. permissible temperature: 85 °C.

Temperature is one of the main stress factors for

polypropylene type capacitors. It has a major influence

on their useful operating life. It should be noted that this

useful life is considerably shorter in the case of higher

temperature requirements. If the maximum permissible

temperature is exceeded, the safety device may become

inoperative.

VDo not expose the capacitor to a direct heat source!

Direct exposure or proximity to heat sources can cre-

ate hot spots on the capacitor much hotter than the

ambient temperature and can cause sudden internal

failures.

Operating voltage Vop

The capacitors have been designed for continuous oper-

ation at the rated voltage stated on the label. This voltage

may be exceeded only within the limits permitted by the

applicable standards at room temperature:

Vop Operating duration

1.1 · VR24 h/day

1.2 · VR5 min/day

1.3 · VR1 min/day

Installation

Mounting orientation

Motor-run capacitors may be mounted in any orientation.

However, the capacitor is preferentially mounted with its

terminals facing upwards.

VIn case of dents deeper than 0.5 mm, do not install

the capacitor.

Fixation

Motor-run capacitors must be installed in a cool and

well-ventilated place away from objects radiating heat.

The maximum torque of capacitors with an M8 bolt is

5 Nm. This bolt is used for grounding the aluminum case.

If the capacitor is fixed with a clamp, make sure this does

not block or disable its safety device.

KMK1148-6

5 min.

Correct clamping

procedure Incorrect clamping

procedure

KLK1775-E

KLK1774-6

Preferential

orientation

Note: For proper operation of the overpressure disconnector

see page 14.

14 EPCOS AG

Cautions and Warnings

Please read Important notes on page 4 and Cautions and warnings on page 13.

General

Connectors

In case of fast-on terminals, the female connectors must

be appropriate for the terminal. A good contact must be

ensured.

Do not solder cables directly onto the fast-on terminals.

The terminal may overheat, the capacitor may leak and

any safety device will not operate properly.

VIf the female connector becomes loose, the termi-

nal may overheat, the capacitor may leak and any safe-

ty device will not operate properly.

The hermetic seal of the capacitor is extremely important

for a long operating life and correct functioning of the

break-action mechanism of the overpressure discon-

nector. Do not damage the rubber seal and the soldering

at the tab connectors. The safety feature of the capacitor

may not function properly if the capacitor is short-circuit-

ed across the terminals. Sufficient precautions must be

taken when connecting the capacitor.

Harmonics

Harmonics are sinusoidal voltages and currents whose

frequencies are multiples of a 50 Hz or 60 Hz power sup-

ply frequency. They result from the operation of electrical

loads with non-linear voltage-current characteristics.

These loads are largely associated with modern electron-

ic devices such as converters, electrical drives, welding

machines and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).

Harmonics may cause a higher than rated current to flow

through the capacitors, which may overheat and become

damaged. This may cause operational failures, bursting

and fire.

The maximum permissible current (incl. fundamental and

harmonic currents) specified in the technical data of the

relevant series must not be exceeded under any circum-

stances.

Overpressure disconnector

Electrical components do not have an unlimited operat-

ing life; this also applies to self-healing capacitors. All

capacitors of the B32330, B32331, B32332 and B32335

series are consequently fitted with a disconnector that

responds to overpressure. If numerous electrical break-

downs occur at the end of the capacitor’s operating life

or as a result of thermal or electrical overload, the forma-

tion of gas increases the pressure inside the capacitor

case.

This causes the expansion head to expand. If it does so

beyond a certain point, the internal wires will separate (tear-

off fuses) and disconnect the capacitor from the line

opening at a predefined position (notch) at an expansion

of 0.3 to 1.6 mm, depending on the capacitor size. This

safety mechanism is irreversible. Once the safety device

has operated, the capacitor will remain switched off.

Because the notch of the mechanical safety mechanism

is the weakest section in the connection, P2 aluminum

capacitors should be handled properly during transporta-

tion to avoid damaging the break-action mechanism.

Maintenance

There are no serviceable or repairable parts inside the

capacitor, so please refrain from opening it.

For more details, please refer to the actual

“Applications warning, Installation and Maintenance Instructions” at

www.epcos.com/ac_capacitors

KMK1149-9

16 max.

In normal condition Safety device

activated

EPCOS AG 15

Get in Contact

Europe

Austria, Bulgaria, Montenegro,

Romania, Serbia

EPCOS OHG

Vienna

T +43 51 70 72 56 30

F +43 51 70 75 56 45

sales.csee@epcos.com

Czech Republic

EPCOS s.r.o.

Prague

T +420233032281

F +420233032289

sales.czech@epcos.com

Finland

EPCOS Nordic OY

Espoo

T +358 10 5 11 32 00

F +358 10 5 11 22 85

sales.nordic@epcos.com

France, Belgium, Luxembourg,

Malta, Netherlands

EPCOS SAS

Saint-Denis/France

T +33149466789

F +33149466767

sales.france@epcos.com

Germany, Liechtenstein,

Switzerland

EPCOS AG

Customer Service

Munich

T (D) 0180 500 33 48

(0.14 Euro/min.)

(CH) 08 48 37 26 71

F +49 89 63 62 80 10

sales.germany@epcos.com

Greece

EPCOS OHG

Vienna

T +43 51 70 72 56 30

F +43 51 70 75 56 45

sales.greece@epcos.com

Hungary

EPCOS Elektronikai

Alkatrész Kft.

Budapest

T +36 1 436 07 20

F +36 1 436 07 21

sales.hungary@epcos.com

Italy

Siemens S. p. A.

Settore EPCOS

Milan

T +39 02 24 36 42 65

F +39 02 24 36 44 24

sales.italy@epcos.com

Poland, Latvia, Lithuania

Siemens Sp.z.o.o

EPCOS Division

Warsaw

T +48228709151

F +48228709159

sales.poland@epcos.com

Portugal

EPCOS 2 Portugal LDA

Évora

T +351 91 75 67 927

F +351 21 49 33 476

sales.portugal@epcos.com

Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan,

Moldavia, Ukraine

OOO Siemens

EPCOS Division

Moscow

T +74957372417/18

F +74957372346

sales.cis@epcos.com

Slovakia

EPCOS Sales Representative

Dolný Kubín

T +421435823673

F +421435823733

sales.slovakia@epcos.com

Slovenia, Croatia,

Bosnia & Herzegovina

EPCOS Sales Representative

Škofljica/Slovenia

T +386 599 56 35 3

F +386 599 56 35 4

sales.slovenia@epcos.com

Spain

Siemens S.A.

EPCOS Division

Getafe

T +34 91 514 80 00

F +34 91 514 70 14

sales.iberia@epcos.com

Sweden, Estonia, Iceland,

Denmark, Norway

EPCOS Nordic AB

Kista/Sweden

T +4684772700

F +4684772701

sales.nordic@epcos.com

Turkey

EPCOS AG

Liaison Office

Istanbul

T +902165698101

F +902164640756

sales.turkey@epcos.com

United Kingdom, Ireland

EPCOS UK Ltd.

Bracknell

T +44 13 44 38 15 10

F +44 13 44 38 15 12

sales.uk@epcos.com

Asia

Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq,

Jordan, Lebanon, Syria

EPCOS AG

Liaison Office

Istanbul/Turkey

T +902165698101

F +902164640756

sales.turkey@epcos.com

China

EPCOS (Shanghai) Ltd.

Shanghai

T +86 21 33 02 46 20

F +86 21 63 91 68 89

sales.cn@epcos.com

Hong Kong

EPCOS Limited

Hong Kong

T +85231015600

F +85231015646

sales.cn@epcos.com

India, Bahrain, Bangladesh,

Kuwait, Nepal, Oman,

Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,

Sri Lanka, United Arab

Emirates

EPCOS India Private Ltd.

Bangalore

T +91 80 40 39 06 15

F +91 80 40 39 06 03

sales.in@epcos.com

Israel

Nisko Projects Electronics &

Communications (1999) Ltd.

Tel Aviv

T +972 37 65 73 00

F +972 37 65 73 33

sales.israel@epcos.com

Japan

EPCOS KK

Yokohama

T +81454787200

F +81454787225

sales.jp@epcos.com

Korea

Siemens Ltd.

EPCOS Division

Seoul

T +82234507570

F +82234507598

sales.kr@epcos.com

Malaysia

EPCOS SDN. BHD.

Kuala Lumpur

T +60379608180

F +60379608182

sales.asean@epcos.com

Philippines

Siemens Inc.

EPCOS Division

Manila

T +6328789441

F +6328789440

sales.asean@epcos.com

Singapore, Indonesia,

Thailand, Vietnam

EPCOS PTE LTD

Singapore

T +65 68 41 20 11

F +65 67 44 69 92

sales.asean@epcos.com

Taiwan

EPCOS Taiwan Co. Ltd.

Taipei

T +886226557676

F +886255590288

sales.tw@epcos.com

Americas

USA, Canada, Mexico

EPCOS, Inc.

Iselin, NJ, USA

T +17329064300

F +17329064395

sales.usa@epcos.com

South America

EPCOS do Brasil Ltda.

São Paulo

T +55 1 138 17 34 46

F +55 1 138 17 34 43

sales.br@epcos.com

Australia

Australia, New Zealand

Electronic Component

Solutions Pty Ltd

Melbourne

T +61385611919

F +61395747055

sales.au@epcos.com

Africa

Republic of South Africa

Electrocomp (PTY) Ltd.

Sandton

T +27 11 458 90 00 32

F +27 11 458 90 34

sales.southernafrica@epcos.com

Egypt

Siemens Ltd.

EPCOS Division

Cairo

T +202 3 333 36 69

F +202 3 333 36 07

sales.egypt@epcos.com

Morocco, Tunisia

EPCOS SAS

Saint-Denis/France

T +33149466789

F +33149466767

sales.france@epcos.com

The addresses of our worldwide distributors and regional sales offices are available at www.epcos.com/sales

Reproduction, publication and dissemination of this publication and the information contained therein without EPCOS' prior express consent is prohibited.

Published by EPCOS AG · Corporate Center

Edition 03/2008 · Ordering No. EPC:26021-7600 · Printed in Germany · PP 03085.