WEG UCWT2.5V57 L10 - CAPACITIVE UNIT UCWT2.5V57 L10 HD
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UCWT2.5V57 L10

Alternate Item Number: 10748192

UPC: 7894171776054

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Overview

Enhance your industrial electrical system's efficiency and reliability with the WEG UCWT2.5V57 L10 HD Capacitive Unit. Designed for heavy-duty applications, this power factor correction capacitor is engineered to significantly improve the performance of facilities with substantial inductive loads, such as those found in manufacturing plants, data centers, and large commercial buildings. Inductive reactive power, often generated by motors, transformers, and fluorescent lighting, can lead to reduced system efficiency, increased energy costs, and voltage instability. The WEG UCWT2.5V57 L10 HD unit effectively compensates for this reactive power, thereby correcting the power factor. A corrected power factor translates directly into tangible benefits for your operation. Firstly, it helps avoid costly penalties from utility companies that often impose charges for low power factors. Secondly, by reducing the overall current draw on your electrical system, it lowers energy consumption and can extend the lifespan of existing electrical infrastructure. Thirdly, improved power factor leads to enhanced voltage stability, ensuring that sensitive equipment operates within its optimal parameters and reducing the risk of malfunctions or premature failure. The UCWT (Heavy Duty) series from WEG is built to withstand demanding industrial environments. Key features of this series, including the UCWT2.5V57 L10 HD, include: * **Robust Construction:** Utilizing self-healing polypropylene film and polyurethane resin impregnation for durability and longevity. * **High Performance:** Designed for three-phase systems with a rated voltage of up to 480V and a rated frequency of 50 or 60 Hz. * **Safety Features:** Incorporates internal discharge resistors (as per D Series specifications) to ensure safe voltage levels within 30 seconds after disconnection, meeting IEC 60831-1/2 and UL 810 standards. * **Environmental Tolerance:** Operates effectively within a wide temperature range from -25°C to 55°C and is suitable for altitudes up to 6561 ft (2000 m). * **Reliable Operation:** Offers a useful life of 100,000 hours and can handle inrush currents up to 100 times the nominal current. This specific model, the UCWT2.5V57 L10 HD, provides 2.5 kVAr of power factor correction, making it an ideal solution for medium-sized inductive loads. Its size designation L10 indicates its physical dimensions and mounting compatibility within WEG's product ecosystem. Installation is straightforward, with input cable connections via screw terminals suitable for cable sections of 20-10 AWG and a recommended torque of 7-13 lb-in. Investing in WEG power factor correction solutions is a strategic decision for any facility aiming to optimize its electrical infrastructure, reduce operational expenses, and ensure consistent system performance. The WEG UCWT2.5V57 L10 HD is a testament to WEG's commitment to providing high-quality, efficient, and reliable electrical components for industrial applications worldwide.
  • WEG UCWT2.5V57 L10 HD Capacitive Unit for industrial power factor correction.
  • Enhances electrical system efficiency by compensating for inductive reactive power.
  • Reduces utility penalties, lowers current draw, and improves voltage stability.
  • Heavy-duty construction with self-healing polypropylene film and polyurethane impregnation.
  • Designed for three-phase systems, rated voltage up to 480V, 50/60 Hz.

Specifications

Series
UCWT
Size
L10
Voltage Rating
2.5V
Package Weight (Imperial)
1.168 LB
CAPACITIVE UNIT UCWT2.5V53 L10 HD

UCWT2.5V53 L10

CAPACITIVE UNIT UCWT2.5V53 L10 HD

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What is WEG's warranty policy?

WEG offers an 18-month standard warranty for automation products, covering defects in workmanship and materials. The warranty requires proper transportation, handling, storage, and installation within specified environmental conditions. Repairs must be performed by authorized WEG service, and the warranty is limited to the replacement or repair of the product itself, excluding consequential damages. Extended warranty options are available, including purchasing additional coverage at 2.5% of the product's selling price per year, up to 4 additional years.

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WEG products feature advanced industrial automation technologies with key characteristics including high performance, flexibility, and connectivity. Their flagship CFW900 Variable Speed Drive demonstrates core product strengths: intelligent thermal management, built-in safety functions, IoT readiness, advanced energy saving capabilities, and comprehensive communication protocols. WEG drives offer robust performance with features like 150% overload capacity, modern graphic HMI, plug-and-play expansion modules, and compatibility across multiple industrial segments including food and beverage, pulp and paper, and manufacturing.

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What environmental ratings do WEG products have?

WEG products feature multiple environmental ratings and protection classes. They offer Protection Class 3C2 as a standard coating and Protection Class 3C3 as an optional extra coating, both compliant with IEC 60721-3-3. Environmental specifications include air relative humidity from 5% to 95% non-condensing, altitude ratings up to 1,000m standard (with current derating above that), and Pollution Degree 2 classification with non-conductive pollution requirements.

What accessories are available for WEG products?

WEG offers a comprehensive range of accessories across multiple product lines. For variable frequency drives like the CFW900, accessories include I/O expansion modules, communication modules, encoder modules, temperature transducer modules, relay output modules, and HMI accessories. These accessories expand communication capabilities, input/output functions, and application flexibility. Most accessories are interchangeable between drive frames and can be installed in backplane slots, with communication network accessories limited to one per variable speed drive.

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