Motor Running &

Motor Starting Capacitors

Lamp Power
Factor Capacitors
 Index

Motor Running & Motor Starting Capacitors / Lamp power Factor Capacitors

Type Construction of capacitors Page

KNM80xx metallized polypropylene film capacitor 5

KNM90xx (Motor Running Capacitors)

KNM12xx metallized polypropylene film capacitor 8

KNM22xx (Motor Running Capacitors)
KNM32xx

KNM31xx metallized polypropylene film capacitor 12

(Motor Running Capacitors)

KNM31xx metallized polypropylene film capacitor 17

(Motor Starting Capacitors)

KNF50xx metallized polypropylene film capacitor 21

(Lamp Power Factor Capacitors)

KNF61xx metallized polypropylene film capacitor 23

(Lamp Power Factor Capacitors)

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 Motor Running & Motor Starting Capacitors
Type KNM

Applications

Motor running capacitors type KNM are designed for obtaining an auxiliary phase in single-phase and in three-phase motors connected to a
single phase. The capacitors provide a starting moment of 25 % to 30 % of rated moment. The approximate values of capacitors with the respect
to motor power are given on the draft below.

Selection of capacitors values for different voltages and motor power

C (µF) 220 V 240 V 280 V 300 V 320 V

360 V
60
380 V
400 V
50

40 450 V
480 V
30

20

10

0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

Motor power (kW)

The connection and operation of single-phase motors with capacitor

Motor running capacitors Motor starting capacitors Delta connection

The capacitor is connected for the The capacitor is connected in series

entire time the motor is in operation. with the auxiliary motor winding only,
it operates for short periods of time (3
s max.) and is automatically switched
off using a centrifugal switch or
electromagnetic relay as soon as the
motor has built up speed.

Star connection

Connecting three-phase motors to a

single-phase power supply

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 Motor Running Capacitors
Type KNM80xx, KNM90xx

Design
Safety
Class S2 Motor running capacitors type KNM80xx and KNM90xx are
made of metallized polypropylene film. The protection against
climatic and mechanical influence is reached by using
Protected aluminium can and thermoplastic cover as a casing. The
capacitors are impregnated with plant oil (non PCB) and
10.000 AFC protected with a mechanical disconnector. The leads are
(UL, CSA) designed as soldering tags, two-wire cable lead and single or
double fast-on tags.

Specifications

Rated voltage Un as per table

Rated capacitance Cn as per table

Capacitance tolerance ± 10% (± 5% on request)

Rated frequency fn 50 to 60 Hz

Loss angle tanδ max. 10 x 10-4 at Un and 50 Hz

Test voltage terminal to terminal 2 x Un, 50 Hz, 2 s

Test voltage terminal to case 2400 V, 50 Hz, 2 s
Life time class as per table
Metal fixing bolt
Climate category according to EN 60252-1
Temperature range -25 °C to + 85 °C
Compliance with standards EN 60252-1, UL 810, CSA C 22.2 No. 190-M1985

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M8

Standard designs of capacitors type KNM80xx and KNM90xx

With bolt KNM8011, 9011 KNM8011, 9011 KNM8015, 9015 KNM8017, 9017
Without bolt KNM8010, 9010 KNM8010, 9010 KNM8014, 9014 KNM8016, 9016

11 ± 0.5 13 ± 0.5 13 ± 0.5

3 x 0.8 Aluminium or plastic cap 6.3 x 0.8 6.3 x 0.8
250 ± 15 45 ± 5
10 ± 1

10 ± 1
7±1

H1 ± 2

9±2

Two wire cable 2x0.75 mm2

H±3

H±3
H±3

H±3

H1 (mm)
Aluminium cap 18
Plastic cap 12

D ± 0.5 D ± 0.5
D ± 0.5

D ± 0.5

Soldering tags Double Fast-on Single Fast-on

D = 25 mm to 55 mm D = 30 mm to 55 mm D = 25 mm to 55 mm

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 Motor Running Capacitors
Type KNM80xx, KNM90xx

Standard values and dimensions of capacitors type KNM80xx

Approvals S2
EN 60252-1 C22.2 No. 190-M1985

420 VAC 30.000h 450 VAC 50/60Hz

Rated voltage, Frequency
470 VAC 10.000h 10.000 AFC
Life time class, Climate category
50/60hz 25/85/21 -25/+85°C
Capacitance
KNM8010, KNM8011
Type
KNM8016, KNM8017

KNM8014, KNM8015
C (µF) D x H (mm)
(D > = 30 mm)

1 25 x 56
1.5 25 x 56
2 25 x 56
2.5 25 x 56
3 25 x 61
3 30 x 56
3.5 30 x 56
4 25 x 75
4 30 x 56
4.5 25 x 75
4.5 30 x 61
5 25 x 75
5 30 x 61
6 30 x 75
6 35 x 61
7 30 x 75
7 35 x 61
7.5 30 x 75
7.5 35 x 61
8 30 x 75
8.5 35 x 75
9 30 x 88
9 35 x 75
10 35 x 75
11 35 x 75
12 35 x 75
12.5 35 x 88
13 35 x 88
13.5 35 x 88
14 35 x 88
14 40 x 75
15 40 x 75
16 40 x 75
18 35 x 100
18 40 x 88
20 40 x 88
22 40 x 88
25 40 x 100
25 45 x 88
30 45 x 100

Approved

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 Motor Running Capacitors
Type KNM80xx, KNM90xx

Standard values and dimensions of capacitors type KNM90xx

Approvals S2
EN 60252-1 C22.2 No. 190-M1985

300 VAC 50/60 HZ

Rated voltage, Frequency 300 VAC 50/60 HZ
10.000 AFC
Life time class, Climate category 10.000 h 25/85/21
-25/+85 °C
Capacitance
KNM9010, KNM9011
Type
KNM9016, KNM9017

KNM9014, KNM9015
C (µF) D x H (mm)
(D > = 30 mm)

1 25 x 56
1.5 25 x 56
2 25 x 56
2.5 25 x 56
3 25 x 56
3.15 25 x 56
3.5 25 x 56
4 25 x 65
4.5 25 x 56
5 25 x 56
6 25 x 61
6.5 25 x 61
7 25 x 75
7 30 x 56
8 25 x 75
8 30 x 56
9 25 x 75
9 30 x 61
10 25 x 80
10 30 x 61
12 30 x 75
12 35 x 61
12.5 30 x 75
13 30 x 75
13.5 30 x 75
13.5 35 x 61
14 30 x 75
15 30 x 75
16 30 x 80
16 35 x 61
18 30 x 88
20 35 x 75
22 35 x 75
24 35 x 80
25 35 x 80
30 35 x 125
30 40 x 100
35 40 x 100
40 40 x 125
40 45 x 100
45 45 x 75
45 45 x 100
50 45 x 109
50 50 x 100

Approved

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 Motor Running Capacitors
Type KNM12xx, KNM22xx, KNM32xx

Design
Safety
Class S0 Motor running capacitors type KNM12xx, KNM22xx and
KNM32xx are made of metalized polypropylene film.
The protection against climatic and mechanical influences is
Construction reached by using prismatic plastic case sealed with epoxy
only resin. The case and the resin are self-extinguishing. Leads are
designed as tinned copper wire or insulated copper wires.
(UL, CSA)
Note: Capacitors KNM12xx, KNM22xx and KNM32xx can be
used also for other purposes, such as in industrial electronics in
electronics circuits where capacitors are lower pulse loaded.

Specifications

Rated voltage Un as per table

Rated capacitance Cn as per table

Capacitance tolerance ± 10% (± 5% on request)

Rated frequency fn 50 Hz

Loss angle tanδ <10 x 10-4 at Un at 1 kHz 1 V

Test voltage terminal to terminal 2 x Un, 50 Hz, 2 s

Life time class as per table
Climate category according to EN 60252-1
Temperature range -25 °C to + 85 °C
Allowed pulse loading < 1µF, 100 V/µs;
> 1µF, 50 V/µs
Compliance with standards EN 60252-1, UL 810, CSA C 22.2 No. 190-M1985

Standard designs of capacitors type KNM12xx, KNM22xx and KNM32xx

KNM1255, 1244, 2225, 2244, 3225, 3244 KNM1228, 2228, 3228

L max. W max.
L max. W max.
H max.

H max.
100 ±3

3.5 to 25
6 ±1

P ±0.4 8

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 Motor Running Capacitors
Type KNM12xx, KNM22xx, KNM32xx

Standard values and dimensions of capacitors type KNM12xx

Approvals S0
EN 60252-1 C22.2 No. 190-M1985

275 VAC 400 VAC

Rated voltage, Frequency 400 VAC
10.000 h 3.000 h
Capacitance Life time class 50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz

Climate category 25/85/21 25/85/21 -25/+85 °C

C (µF) W x H x L (mm) P (mm)

0.33 7.5 x 16.5 x 26.5 22.5
0.47 9.0 x 18.5 x 26.5 22.5
0.68 11.0 x 20.5 x 26.5 22.5
0.82 11.0 x 20.0 x 32.0 27.5
1 11.0 x 20.0 x 32.0 27.5
1.2 11.0 x 20.0 x 32.0 27.5
1.3 14.0 x 20.0 x 32.0 27.5
1.4 14.0 x 20.0 x 32.0 27.5
1.5 14.0 x 20.0 x 32.0 27.5
1.6 13.0 x 22.0 x 32.0 27.5
1.8 15.0 x 24.5 x 32.0 27.5
2 15.0 x 24.5 x 32.0 27.5
2 14.0 x 25.0 x 38.5 35
2.2 15.0 x 24.5 x 32.0 27.5
2.2 14.0 x 25.0 x 38.5 35
2.5 14.0 x 25.0 x 38.5 35
2.7 14.0 x 25.0 x 38.5 35
2.8 14.0 x 25.0 x 38.5 35
3 14.0 x 25.0 x 38.5 35
3 14.0 x 25.0 x 41.5 37.5
3.2 16.0 x 27.0 x 41.5 37.5
3.5 16.0 x 27.0 x 41.5 37.5
4 16.0 x 27.0 x 41.5 37.5
4.5 18.0 x 31.0 x 41.5 37.5
5 18.0 x 31.0 x 41.5 37.5
5 24.0 x 26.5 x 41.5 37.5
5.5 24.0 x 26.5 x 41.5 37.5
6 24.0 x 26.5 x 41.5 37.5
6.5 33.0 x 35.0 x 41.5 37.5
7 33.0 x 35.0 x 41.5 37.5
7.5 33.0 x 35.0 x 41.5 37.5
8 33.0 x 35.0 x 41.5 37.5
9 33.0 x 35.0 x 41.5 37.5
10 33.0 x 35.0 x 41.5 37.5

Approved

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 Motor Running Capacitors
Type KNM12xx, KNM22xx, KNM32xx

Standard values and dimensions of capacitors type KNM22xx

Approvals S0
EN 60252-1 C22.2 No. 190-M1985

400 VAC
Rated voltage, Frequency 400 VAC
30.000 h
Capacitance Life time class 50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz

Climate category 25/85/21 -25/+85 °C

C (µF) W x H x L (mm) P (mm)

0.33 10.0 x 19.0 x 31.5 27.5
0.33 11.0 x 20.5 x 26.5 22.5
0.39 11.0 x 20.0 x 32.0 27.5
0.47 12.0 x 21.0 x 31.5 27.5
0.56 11.0 x 20.0 x 32.0 27.5
0.62 11.0 x 20.0 x 32.0 27.5
0.68 11.0 x 20.0 x 32.0 27.5
0.75 12.0 x 21.0 x 31.5 27.5
0.82 13.0 x 22.0 x 32.0 27.5
1 14.0 x 25.0 x 38.5 35
1 14.0 x 23.5 x 31.5 27.5
1.2 14.0 x 25.0 x 38.5 35
1.5 14.0 x 25.0 x 38.5 35
1.8 16.0 x 27.0 x 41.5 37.5
2 16.0 x 27.0 x 41.5 37.5
2.2 16.0 x 27.0 x 41.5 37.5
2.5 18.0 x 31.0 x 41.5 37.5
2.6 18.0 x 31.0 x 41.5 37.5
2.7 18.0 x 31.0 x 41.5 37.5
3 24.0 x 26.5 x 41.5 37.5
3.5 33.0 x 35.0 x 41.5 37.5
4 33.0 x 35.0 x 41.5 37.5
4.5 33.0 x 35.0 x 41.5 37.5
5 33.0 x 35.0 x 41.5 37.5

Approved

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 Motor Running Capacitors
Type KNM12xx, KNM22xx, KNM32xx

Standard values and dimensions of capacitors type KNM32xx

Approvals S0
EN 60252-1 C22.2 No. 190-M1985

400 VAC 30.000 h

Rated voltage, Frequency 450 VAC
460 VAC 10.000 h
Capacitance Life time class 50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz

Climate category 40/85/56 -40/+85 °C

C (µF) W x H x L (mm) P (mm)

0.33 11.0 x 20.5 x 31.5 22.5
0.33 10.0 x 19.0 x 31.5 27.5
0.39 11.0 x 20.0 x 32.0 27.5
0.47 11.0 x 20.5 x 26.5 22.5
0.50 10.0 x 18.5 x 26.5 22.5
0.56 11.0 x 20.5 x 26.5 22.5
0.62 11.0 x 20.0 x 26.5 22.5
0.68 10.0 x 19.0 x 31.5 27.5
0.75 11.0 x 20.0 x 32.0 27.5
0.82 11.0 x 20.0 x 32.0 27.5
1 12.0 x 21.0 x 31.5 27.5
1.2 14.0 x 23.5 x 31.5 27.5
1.5 15.0 x 24.5 x 32.0 27.5
1.8 17.0 x 26.5 x 31.5 27.5
2 17.0 x 26.5 x 31.5 27.5
2.2 14.0 x 25.0 x 41.5 37.5
2.5 16.0 x 27.0 x 41.5 37.5
2.6 16.0 x 27.0 x 41.5 37.5
2.7 16.0 x 27.0 x 41.5 37.5
3 18.0 x 26.0 x 41.5 37.5
3.5 18.0 x 31.0 x 41.5 37.5
4 24.0 x 26.5 x 41.5 37.5
4.5 33.0 x 35.0 x 41.5 37.5
4.5 29.0 x 31.0 x 41.5 37.5
5 33.0 x 35.0 x 41.5 37.5
5 29.0 x 31.0 x 41.5 37.5
5.5 33.0 x 35.0 x 41.5 37.5
5.5 29.0 x 31.0 x 41.5 37.5
6 33.0 x 35.0 x 41.5 37.5
6 29.0 x 31.0 x 41.5 37.5
6.3 33.0 x 35.0 x 41.5 37.5
7 33.0 x 35.0 x 41.5 37.5
8 33.0 x 35.0 x 41.5 37.5

Approved

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 Motor Running Capacitors
Type KNM31xx

Design
Safety
Class S0 Motor running capacitors type KNM31xx are made of
metallized polypropylene film. Case and cover are made with
self-extinguishing plastic material, the capacitive element is
Construction sealed with polyurethanic or epoxy resin. Leads are designed
as soldering tags, single or double fast-on tags, two-wire cable,
only stranded wire or solid wire.
(UL, CSA)

Specifications

Rated voltage Un as per table

Rated capacitance Cn as per table

Capacitance tolerance ± 10% (± 5% on request)

Rated frequency fn 50 to 60 Hz

Loss angle tanδ max. 10 x 10-4 at Un and 50 Hz

Test voltage terminal to terminal 2 x Un, 50 Hz, 2 s

Test voltage terminal to case 2400 V, 50 Hz, 2 s
Life time class as per table
Climate category according to EN 60252-1
Temperature range -25 °C to + 85 °C
Compliance with standards EN 60252-1, UL 810, CSA C 22.2 No. 190-M1985

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 Motor Running Capacitors
Type KNM31xx

Standard designs of capacitors type KNM31xx

With bolt KNM3111 KNM3117 KNM3115

Without bolt KNM3110 KNM3116 KNM3114
Fast fix KNM3101 KNM3107 KNM3105

15.5 ± 0.5

10 ± 1
13.5 ± 0.5
3 x 0.8 15.5 ± 0.5 6.3 x 0.8
6.3 x 0.8

12 ± 1
12 ± 1
H±3

H±3
H±3
D ± 0.5
D ± 0.5
D ± 0.5

Soldering tags Single fast-on Double fast-on

With bolt KNM3138 KNM3126 KNM3147

Without bolt KNM3137 KNM3125 KNM3144
Fast fix KNM3108 KNM3106 KNM3104
9±2

9±2
9±2
45 ± 5

150 ± 1.5

150 ± 1.5
295 ± 1.5

H±3

H±3
H±3

D ± 0.5 D ± 0.5
D ± 0.5

Two-wire cable
2 x 0.75 mm2 Stranded wire 0.5 mm2 Solid wire 0.5 mm2

Metal fixing bolt

5
8.2
R1.1
5
2.3
9.5

10.25
10

Fast Fix (D = 30 to 40 mm)

M8 Driling
Plate thickness: 0.8 - 1.5 mm

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 Motor Running Capacitors
Type KNM31xx

Standard values and dimensions of capacitors type KNM31xx - motor running: 400 VAC 30.000 h

Approvals S0
EN 60252-1 C22.2 No. 190-M1985

400 VAC 450 VAC

Rated voltage, Frequency 450 VAC
30.000 h 10.000 h
Capacitance Life time class 50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz

Climate category 25/85/21 25/85/21 -25/+85 °C

C (µF) D x H (mm)
1 25 x 57
1.25 25 x 57
1.3 25 x 50
1.5 25 x 57
1.6 25 x 50
1.7 25 x 50
2 25 x 57
2 25 x 50
2.5 25 x 57
2.5 25 x 50
3 25 x 57
3 25 x 50
3.15 25 x 57
3.15 30 x 57
3.5 30 x 57
3.5 25 x 50
4 25 x 71
4 30 x 57
4.5 30 x 57
5 30 x 57
5.5 35 x 57
6 30 x 71
6 35 x 57
6.3 30 x 71
6.3 35 x 57
6.8 35 x 57
7 30 x 71
7 35 x 57
7.5 30 x 71
7.5 35 x 57
8 30 x 95
8 35 x 57
8 35 x 71
9 35 x 71
10 35 x 71
11 35 x 71
12 35 x 71
12 35 x 95
12.5 40 x 71
13 40 x 71
14 40 x 71
15 35 x 95
15 40 x 71
16 35 x 95
16 40 x 71
17 45 x 71
17.5 35 x 95
17.5 45 x 71
18 40 x 95
18 45 x 71
20 40 x 95
20 45 x 71
22 40 x 95
25 40 x 95
30 45 x 95

Approved

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 Motor Running Capacitors
Type KNM31xx

Standard values and dimensions of capacitors type KNM31xx - motor running: 400 VAC 30.000 h

Approvals S0
EN 60252-1 C22.2 No. 190-M1985

400 VAC 450 VAC

Rated voltage, Frequency 450 VAC
30.000 h 10.000 h
Capacitance Life time class 50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz

Climate category 25/85/21 25/85/21 -25/+85 °C

C (µF) D x H (mm)
31.5 45 x 95
35 45 x 120
36 45 x 120
40 45 x 120
45 45 x 120
50 50 x 120
55 50 x 120
60 55 x 120
65 55 x 120
70 55 x 120
75 60 x 120
80 60 x 120
90 65 x 120
100 65 x 120

Approved

NOTE: 25 x 50 mm (D x H) only for type KNM3125, KNM3144

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 Motor Running Capacitors
Type KNM31xx

Standard values and dimensions of capacitors type KNM31xx - motor running: 400 VAC 10.000 h

Approvals S0
EN 60252-1 C22.2 No. 190-M1985

400 VAC 450 VAC

Rated voltage, Frequency 450 VAC
10.000 h 3.000 h
Capacitance Life time class 50/60 Hz
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz

Climate category 25/85/21 25/85/21 -25/+85 °C

C (µF) D x H (mm)
0.5 25 x 57
1 25 x 57
1.5 25 x 57
2 25 x 57
2.5 25 x 57
3 25 x 57
3.15 25 x 57
3.5 25 x 57
4 30 x 57
4.5 30 x 57
5 30 x 57
5.5 30 x 57
6 30 x 57
6.3 30 x 57
6.8 30 x 57
7 30 x 57
7.5 30 x 71
7.5 35 x 57
8 30 x 71
8 35 x 57
8.5 30 x 71
9 30 x 71
9 35 x 57
10 30 x 71
10 35 x 57
11 30 x 71
12 35 x 71
12.5 35 x 71
13 35 x 71
14 35 x 71
15 35 x 71
16 35 x 71
16 40 x 71
18 40 x 71
20 40 x 71
22 35 x 95
22 40 x 71
25 40 x 95
25 45 x 71
30 40 x 95
35 45 x 95
40 45 x 95

Approved

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 Motor Starting Capacitors
Type KNM31xx

Design
Safety
Class S0 Motor starting capacitors type KNM31xx are made of
metallized polypropylene film. Case is made of self-
extinguishing plastic material, the capacitive element is sealed
with polyurethanic or epoxy resin. Leads are designed as two-
wire cable.

Specifications

Rated voltage Un 280 VAC

Rated capacitance (Cmin - Cmax) as per table

Rated frequency fn 40 to 60 Hz

Test voltage terminal to terminal 1.3 x Un, 50 Hz, 2 s

Test voltage terminal to case 2400 V, 50 Hz, 2 s
Temperature range -25 °C to + 70 °C
Duty cycle 3/1.7 %
Hours applications N = 20
Application time t = 3 s
N x t = 60

Standard values and dimensions of capacitors

type KNM31xx - motor starting

Capacitance
D x H (mm)
9±2

C (µF)
45 ± 5

50 - 63 45 x 95
295 ± 1.5

63 - 80 45 x 120
80 - 100 45 x 120
100 - 125 50 x 120
108 - 132 55 x 120
125 - 156 55 x 120
156 - 200 60 x 120
H±3

D ± 0.5

Two-wire cable
2 x 0.75 mm2

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 Motor Running & Motor Starting Capacitors
Type KNM

Type designation data

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 - A7

K
Dielectric
Application
Manufacture

Case material and finish

Design

A1 K Capacitor
A2 N Dielectric metallized polypropylene film
A3 M Motor running
1, 2, 3 in casing sealed with epoxy resin
A4
8, 9 in casing impregnanated, closed with plastic cover, mechanical disconector incorporated
0 aluminium, cylindrical
A5 1 plastic, cylindrical
2 plastic, prismatic
01 soldering tags 3.0 x 0.8 mm, Fast fix
04 solid wire with insulation, Fast fix
05 double fast-on terminals 6.3 x 0.8 mm as per DIN 46244, Fast fix
06 stranded wire with insulation, Fast fix
07 single fast-on terminals 6.3 x 0.8 mm as per DIN 46244, Fast fix
08 two wire insulated cable lead, Fast fix
10 soldering tags 3.0 x 0.8 mm
11 soldering tags 3.0 x 0.8 mm, Fixing bolt
12 plastic cap, two-wire insulated cable lead
13 plastic cap, two-wire insulated cable lead, fixing bolt
A6 14 double fast-on terminals 6.3 x 0.8 mm as per DIN 46244
A7 15 double fast-on terminals 6.3 x 0.8 mm as per DIN 46244, Fixing bolt
16 single fast-on terminals 6.3 x 0.8 mm as per DIN 46244
17 single fast-on terminals 6.3 x 0.8 mm as per DIN 46244, Fixing bolt
25 stranded wire with insulation
26 stranded wire with insulation, Fixing bolt
28 tinned copper wire leads of 0.8 mm diameter and 3.5 to 25 mm lenght
37 two wire insulated cable lead
38 two wire insulated cable lead, Fixing bolt
44 44- soild wire with insulation
47 47 - solid wire with insulation, Fixing bolt
51 51 - aluminium cap, two wire insulated cable lead, Fixing bolt

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Motor Running & Motor Starting Capacitors
Type KNM

Details according to DIN EN 60252-1

Life time class:

The minimum total life for which the capacitor has been designed at rated duty, voltage, temperature and frequency.
Class A 30.000 hours
Class B 10.0000 hours
Class C 3.000 hours
Class D 1.000 hours

Safety class:
(S2) Degree of safety protection indicating that the capacitor type has been designed to fail in the open-circuit mode only and is protected
against fire or shock hazard.
(S1) Degree of safety protection indicating that the capacitor type may fail in the open-circuit or short-circuit mode and is protected against
fire or shock hazard.
(S0) Degree of safety protection indicating that the capacitor type has no specific failure protection.
CAUTION: In case of overload, they may burst or catch fire.

Other Markings:

Temperature range:
- First number: -25 °C lowest allowed ambient temperature
- Second number: +85 °C highest allowed ambient temperature

Operating of the Mechanical Disconnector:

After many breakdowns, the pressure inside the capacitor case begins to enlarge and the weaker (intended) areas of the case begin o expand.
One terminal, which is also weakened, cannot withstand the expansion and consequently breaks resulting in an interruption of the electrical
circuit.

Disconnector incorporated
sealing washer

PVC insulation

Discharging resistor incorporated

aluminium housing
capacitor winding
interrupted wire
weakned wire

or SH

Self-healing capacitor version

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 Motor Running & Motor Starting Capacitors
Type KNM

Degree of protection (IP)

Protection category in accordance with IEC 529

Degree of protection Degree of protection

1st code letter Short description 2nd code letter Short description
0 Non-protected 0 Non-protected
1 Protected against solid objects greater than 50 mm 1 Protected against dripping water
2 Protected against solid objects greater than 12 mm 2 Protected against dripping water when titled up to 15°
3 Protected against solid objects greater than 2.5 mm 3 Protected against spraying water
4 Protected against solid objects greater than 1.0 mm 4 Protected against splashing water
5 Dust-protected 5 Protected against water jets
6 Total dust-protected 6 Protected against water jets

Instructions for Ordering

When the buyer intends to order Iskra capacitors, the following data are needed:

Type designation of the capacitor

Rated voltage and rated frequency
Rated capacitance and capacitance tolerance
Safety class
Life time class

Example:
The motor running, impregnated, cylindrical capacitor with mechanical disconnector, fast-on tags and fixing screw, for the climate class
25/85/21 and class of operation of 10000 hours, for the rated voltage 470 V 50/60 Hz, rated capacitance 10 μF ± 10 %, is written as it is shown
below: KNM8017 10 μF ± 10 % 470 VAC 50/60 Hz 10.000 h 25/85/21.

Production Program

Capacitors for use in electronics:

Polyester film capacitors, metallized and nonmetallized
Polypropylene film capacitors, metallized and nonmetallized

Capacitors and filters for radio interference suppression

Motor running & motor starting capacitors
Power factor correction capacitors for lamps
Power factor capacitors and automatic power factor banks
Electronic regulators for power factor banks
Tools and production equipment and machinery

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 Lamp Power Factor Capacitors
Type KNF50xx

Design
Safety
device The KNF capacitors are made of metallized polypropylene film.
The mechanical and climatic protection is provided by
aluminium can and thermoplastic washer (type KNF50xx) or
plastic can (type KNF61xx). The type KNF50xx is also protected
with the mechanical disconnector. The metallized version
provides self-healing properties. This design assures long life
and reliable operation.
The terminals are on the top of the capacitors in the form of
soldering tags which can be used for soldering the contact
wires or as the contact terminals for the screwless connector.
The following types of capacitors are available:
with the incorporated discharging resistor
with the fixing bolt on the bottom of the capacitor
QUICK-FIT fixing lugs
with the screwless connector

Specifications

Rated voltage Un 250 VAC, 450 VAC

Rated capacitance Cn as per table

Capacitance tolerance ± 4%, ± 5%, ± 10%

Rated frequency fn 50 to 60 Hz

Loss angle tanδ max. 10 x 10-4 at Un and 50 Hz

Test voltage terminal to terminal 2 x Un, 50 Hz, 2 s

Test voltage terminal to case 2500 V, 50 Hz, 2 s
Climate category as per table
Metal fixing bolt
Compliance with standards EN 61048, EN 61049

The Iskra capacitors type KNF do not contain any PCB or PCN 12

M8
Standard designs of capacitors type KNF50xx

KNF5010, KNF5030 KNF5011, KNF5031 KNF5018 KNF5019

11 ± 1 11 ± 1
7±1
7±1

15 ± 1

15 ± 1
H±3
H±3

H±3
H±3

12

D ± 0.5
12

M8
D ± 0.5 M8 D ± 0.5
D ± 0.5

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 Lamp Power Factor Capacitors
Type KNF50xx

Standard values and dimensions of capacitors type KNF50xx, 250 VAC and 450 VAC
Rated voltage Rated voltage
250 VAC 450 VAC
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz

Climate category 40/100/21 Climate category 25/85/21

Capacitance Capacitance

KNF5018, KNF5019 KNF5018, KNF5019

KNF5010, KNF5030 KNF5010, KNF5030
KNF5011, KNF5031 KNF5011, KNF5031
C (µF) D x H (mm) C (µF) D x H (mm)
2 25 x 61 2 25 x 61
2.5 25 x 61 2 25 x 88
3 25 x 61 2.4 25 x 88
3.5 25 x 61 2.5 25 x 88
4 25 x 61 2.7 25 x 88
4.5 25 x 88 2.7 25 x 61
4.5 25 x 61 2.8 25 x 88
4.5 30 x 61 2.9 25 x 88
5 25 x 88 3 25 x 88
6 25 x 88 3.2 25 x 88
7 25 x 88 3.2 30 x 61
7 30 x 61 3.3 25 x 88
8 25 x 88 3.4 25 x 88
8 30 x 88 3.4 30 x 61
9 30 x 88 3.5 25 x 88
10 30 x 88 3.6 25 x 88
12 30 x 88 3.7 25 x 88
12 35 x 76 4 25 x 88
13.5 30 x 88 4.4 30 x 88
13.5 35 x 88 4.6 30 x 88
14 35 x 88 5 30 x 88
15 35 x 88 5.1 30 x 88
16 35 x 88 5.2 30 x 88
18 35 x 88 5.3 30 x 88
20 35 x 88 5.4 30 x 88
20 40 x 88 5.5 30 x 88
20 35 x 110 5.7 30 x 88
21 35 x 110 5.9 30 x 88
25 40 x 88 6 30 x 88
30 45 x 88 6.3 30 x 88
30 40 x 110 6.8 30 x 88
7.2 35 x 88
7.8 35 x 88
8.4 35 x 88
8.7 35 x 88
9 35 x 88
10 35 x 88

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 Lamp Power Factor Capacitors
Type KNF61xx

PLastic
case

Standard designs of capacitors type KNF61xx

KNF6119 KNF6152 KNF6153 KNF6154

11 ± 2

11 ± 2
H±2
H±2

H±2

D±1

H±2
10

M8

D±1
10

M8
D±1
1.2

D±1

23 ± 0.5

Metal fixing bolt Mounting holes

4.2

18
10

M8

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 Lamp Power Factor Capacitors
Type KNF61xx

Standard values and dimensions of capacitors type KNF61xx

Rated voltage Rated voltage
250 VAC 250 VAC
50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz

Climate category 40/85/21 Climate category 40/85/21

Capacitance Capacitance

KNF6119, KNF6152 KNF6119, KNF6152

KNF6153, KNF6154 KNF6153, KNF6154

C (µF) D x H (mm) C (µF) D x H (mm)

2 25 x 55 8.4 30 x 68
2.5 25 x 55 9 30 x 68
3 25 x 55 10 30 x 68
3.15 25 x 55 11 35 x 68
3.5 25 x 55 12 35 x 68
4 25 x 55 12.5 35 x 68
4.2 25 x 55 13 35 x 68
4.5 25 x 68 13.5 35 x 68
5 25 x 68 13.5 30 x 92
5.5 25 x 68 14 35 x 68
6 25 x 68 14 30 x 92
6.3 25 x 68 15 35 x 68
6.5 25 x 68 15 30 x 92
6.8 30 x 68 16 35 x 68
7 30 x 68 16 30 x 92
7.2 30 x 68 18 35 x 92
7.5 30 x 68 20 35 x 92
8 30 x 68 22 35 x 92
25 35 x 92

Type designation data

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 - A7

K
Dielectric
Application
Manufacture

Case material and finish

Design

A1 K Capacitor
A2 N Dielectric metallized polypropylene film
A3 F Power factor correction on lamps
5 impregnated, closed with plastic washer, mechanical disconnector incorporated
A4
6 closed with plastic washer, dry construction
0 aluminium, cylindrical
A5
1 plastic, cylindrical
10 soldering tags 3.0 x 0.8 mm
11 soldering tags 3.0 x 0.8 mm, Fixing bolt
18 screwless connector
19 screwless connector, Fixing bolt
A6
30 soldering tags 3.0 x 0.8 mm, discharging resistor
A7
31 soldering tags 3.0 x 0.8 mm, discharging resistorm, Fixing bolt
52 screwless connector, Quick-Fit fixing lugs
53 solid wire with insulation, fixing bolt, dischaging resistor
54 solid wire with insulation, Quick-fit fixing lugs, discharging resistor

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