Power Factor Correction and Filtering : LV offer

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

2. VARPLUS² : the rangeGive Oxygen to your electrical network • 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

3. VARPLUS² : the rangeGive Liberty to your installation Assembly of capacitors Connection with bus bars kit or you can build your own bus bars if you prefer Additional IP 20/42 protection kit

4. VARPLUS² : the rangeGive the right specifications Rated voltage of the Varplus² Network 230V 240V 50 Hz 400/415V 415V 480V 525V 550V 690V 690V 230V 240V 60 Hz 400/415V 415V 480V 525V 550V 690V 690V • You can always use a capacitor with an upper voltage than your application if you want to.

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

6. VARPLUS² : differences with Varplus MGive Oxygen to your electrical network Varplus² Varplus M1 (*) with cable connection 2 Varplus M1 Varplus² (*) with cable connection

7. VARPLUS² : differences with Varplus MGive Oxygen to your electrical network Varplus² + bus bar kit (option) Varplus M4 (*) with cable connection Varplus² + bus bar kit (option) Varplus M4 (*) with cable connection

8. VARPLUS² : Give compliance with standards • IEC compliance • IEC 60831 - 1 • IEC 60831 - 2 • UL compliance • UL 810 • CSA compliance • CSA 22-2 N°190

9. VARPLUS² : the benefitsGive liberty to Panel Builders • Very large choice of positions to install the new VARPLUS² capacitor

10. VARPLUS² : the benefitsGive liberty to Panel Builders • No limit for the assembly of capacitors • example with 120 kvar: 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

11. VARPLUS² : the benefitsGive simplicity to Panel Builders • 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

12. VARPLUS² : the benefitsGive simplicity to Panel Builders • Assembly of several capacitors is fast and easy : • Wiring connection at 360°, and on the top of the capacitor (easy to access) :

13. VARPLUS² : the benefitsGive liberty to Distributors • The fully modularity of the new VARPLUS² will give you a lot of flexibility in your stock management. VARPLUS² 1 unique size VARPLUS M

14. VARPLUS² : the benefitsGive liberty to Distributors • 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

15. VARPLUS² : the benefitsGive peace of mind to End Users • The life duration of VARPLUS² is 15 years (130 000 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.

16. VARPLUS² : the benefitsGive 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 :

17. VARPLUS² : the benefitsGive safety to End Users terminals • 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 metalic disk overpressure below resin plastic case coil gas release channel

18. VARPLUS² : protection systemGive 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 • The fuse protects against high current faults > I fuse • It operates for high current short time faults • 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.

19. VARPLUS² Give involvement to the environment • 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.

20. VARPLUS² : accessoriesGive 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.

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

22. VARPACT : the rangeGive 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.

23. VARPACT : the rangeGive Oxygen to your electrical network • VARPACT options : • Circuit breaker option* for Classic and Comfort range (not installed) : • Connection module : • Extensions pieces for cubicle (W=650,700,800 mm) : • Fastening crosspieces : * The circuit breaker is always installed on the Varpact Harmony modules (to protect the Detuned reactor)

24. VARPACT : the rangeGive Oxygen to your electrical network • VARPACT Classic and Comfort :

25. VARPACT : the rangeGive Oxygen to your electrical network • VARPACT Harmony :

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

27. VARPACT : installationGive 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

28. VARPACT : installationGive the right specifications • Installation of modules in the cubicle : • Varpact without bus bars : • Varpact with bus bars :

29. VARPACT Give compliance with standards • International standards IEC • IEC 60439 - 1 • IEC 61921 • European standards • EN 60439 - 1

30. VARPACT : benefitsGive simplicity to the Panel Builders • 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

31. VARPACT : benefitsGive peace of mind to End Users • Life duration of VARPACT is 15 years (130 000 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)

32. VARPACT : accessoriesGive a fully compatibility with P400 modules • 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

33. New Power Factor Correction offer Give Oxygen to your electrical network • 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)