Aerovox Corp Dry AC Film Capacitors for High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Applications Aerovox makes a complete line of dry AC capacitors for use in HID and other High Voltage Ballast applications. Constructed with specially formulated metallized polypropylene film, these capacitors are designed to operate in the high temperature environments found in typical HID lighting fixtures. Manufactured in the USA, Aerovox offers a complete line of HID capacitors available in industry standard round plastic housings for operating voltages to 400 VAC. Operating temperature ratings 100C (max operating 105C) are produced for 60,000 hour operation. Both terminal and leaded versions are available. Dry HID, Plastic Case Key Features * Manufactured to EIA-456-A * RoHS Compliant * Capacitors manufactured in USA * Capacitance from 5 F to 48 F * Plastic case construction * Voltage ranges from 240 VAC to 400 VAC * Leaded and terminal versions * Operating temperature to 105C Construction Aerovox dry AC Lighting capacitors are constructed using controlled manufacturing processes and high quality materials. The capacitor section is made with metallized polypropylene film, wound on a resistor core with precision winding machines to a capacitance tolerance of 3%. Capacitors containing an internal resistor core will contain the marking "INT RES" and the resistor value in Mohms. The resistor core is designed to reduce the voltage stored in the capacitor to <50 V within 60 seconds of voltage removal. with zinc, providing a connection to the film and a solid surface to connect the electrodes. The capacitor section is then connected to a plastic cover assembly consisting of the cover, 1/4" quick disconnect terminals or 8 inch, 18 AWG stranded wire leads with UL listed insulation rated for 150C. After insertion into the plastic housing, the unit is filled with epoxy. Unlike our metal, oil filled HID capacitors, these style of capacitor is unprotected, and has a short-circuit failure mode. 100% of our capacitors undergo a rigorTo provide similar performance to our metal, oil-filled ous 8 point final inspection to assure compliance with HID capacitors, these units use a thicker dielectic for specifications. thermal stability. The capacitor section is endsprayed 167 John Vertente Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02745 Tel: (508) 994-9661 Fax: (508) 995-3000 www.aerovox.com Aerovox Corp perForMance Typical Life vs. Case Temperature Capacitors in this brochure are designed to meet performance testing outlined in Electrical Industry Association (EIA) standard #RS-456A. Test programs are run continuously at Aerovox to monitor production and for design improvements. Ongoing tests include: Accelerated Life Testing (ALT, for 2000 hours at 125% voltage rating and temperature rating +10C), fault current, and mechanical testing. Aerovox testing programs accumulate over 500 million component hours each year. Capacitor Life in % 1000 100 10 100% Life = 60,000 hrs. 1 70C Capacitor Life in % 100 100% Life = 60,000 hrs. 75 85 100 125 100C Capacitor life is impacted by operating temperature and voltage as illustrated in the associated charts. A standard guide to the effect of temperature on capacitor life is that for every 6.5C rise in temperature, there will be a 50% reduction in operating life. Due to the high operating temperature associated with HID lighting, Aerovox manufactures capacitors rated for 90C and 00C. 1000 1 90C Case Temperature Typical Life vs. Operating Voltage 10 80C 150 % Rated Voltage U.L. File E45088 Case Code Dry Plastic Case Sizes Case Code Diameter inches (mm) AA 1.18 (30) BB 1.58 (40) CC 1.77 (45) DD 1.97 (50) 0.4" (10 mm) 0.47" (12 mm) Height Unprotected plastic case capacitors can short circuit and burn (they do not contain interrupters). Protection is the user's responsibility. Disconect all input power before installing or removing to prevent electrical shocks. Terminals: 1. 1/4" QUICK CONNECT (Part # Suffix PQ & PSH) 2. Wire leads on sufix P capacitors (8" long 18 awg stranded copper wire with UL listed insulation rated for 150 C) Tolerance on all case dimensions is 0.06" 167 John Vertente Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02745 Tel: (508) 994-9661 Fax: (508) 995-3000 2 www.aerovox.com Aerovox Corp HID Lighting Dry, Unprotected, Round Plastic Case Capacitors Cap (F) Aerovox Part Number Case Style Height Inches (mm) Cap (F) 240 VAC, 90C Operating Case Temperature Aerovox Part Number Case Style Height Inches (mm) 280 VAC, 90C Operating Case Temperature 14 4415-P AA 2.68 (68.1) 26 4443-P BB 3.62 (92.0) 15 4417-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 28 4446-P BB 3.62 (92.0) 17.5 4422-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 30 4449-P BB 3.62 (92.0) 20 4428-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 32 4451-P BB 3.62 (92.0) 22.5 4435-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 35 4454-P BB 3.62 (92.0) 28 4445-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 40 4457-P CC 3.62 (92.0) 30 4448-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 48 4462-P CC 3.62 (92.0) 34 4452-P BB 3.62 (92.0) 55 4466-P CC 4.61 (117.1) 35 4453-P BB 3.62 (92.0) 56 4468-P CC 4.61 (117.1) 36 4455-P BB 3.62 (92.0) 40 4456-P BB 3.62 (92.0) 5 4401-P AA 2.17 (55.1) 45 4458-P BB 3.62 (92.0) 7 4404-P AA 2.68 (68.1) 48 4461-P CC 3.62 (92.0) 8 4406-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 52 4464-P CC 3.62 (92.0) 10 4408-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 55 4465-P CC 3.62 (92.0) 12 4411-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 56 4467-P CC 3.62 (92.0) 13 4414-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 62 4469-P CC 3.62 (92.0) 15 4418-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 16 4421-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 330 VAC, 90C Operating Case Temperature 280 VAC, 90C Operating Case Temperature 5 4400-P AA 2.17 (55.1) 17.5 4424-P BB 3.62 (92.0) 6 4402-P AA 2.17 (55.1) 18.5 4427-P BB 3.62 (92.0) 7 4403-P AA 2.17 (55.1) 20 4430-P BB 3.62 (92.0) 8 4405-P AA 2.68 (68.1) 24.5 4441-P BB 3.62 (92.0) 10 4407-P AA 2.68 (68.1) 26 4444-P CC 3.62 (92.0) 12 4410-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 28 4447-P CC 3.62 (92.0) 13 4413-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 45 4460-P CC 4.61 (117.1) 14 4416-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 48 4463-P DD 4.69 (119.1) 16 4420-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 17.5 4423-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 10 18.5 4426-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 20 4429-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 21 4433-P BB 22 4434-P 22.5 24 400 VAC, 90C Operating Case Temperature 4616-P BB 3.62 (92.0) 12 4711-P BB 3.62 (92.0) 15 4617-P BB 3.62 (92.0) 2.68 (68.1) 18 4664-P CC 3.62 (92.0) BB 2.68 (68.1) 20 4663-P CC 3.62 (92.0) 4436-P BB 2.68 (68.1) 20.5 4662-P DD 3.70 (94.0) 4437-P BB 3.62 (92.0) 24 4618-P CC 4.61 (117.1) 30 4665-P DD 4.69 (119.1) 24.5 4440-P BB 3.62 (92.0) 25 4442-P BB 3.62 (92.0) For terminal version, substitute "-PQ" for "-P" and add 0.1" (2mm) to the capacitor height. For additional ratings, contact the factory 167 John Vertente Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02745 Tel: (508) 994-9661 Fax: (508) 995-3000 www.aerovox.com Aerovox Corp Warranty Aerovox Corp. (hereafter called Company), warrants to the Purchaser that capacitors manufactured by the Company are free from defects in materials, workmanship, and title for one-year from date of shipment; and this warranty is conditional based on proper installation, use and maintenance. PURCHASER RETAINS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE APPLICATION AND FUNCTIONAL ADEQUACY OF THE CAPACITOR. LIMITS OF LIABILITY. Under no circumstances will the Company be liable for consequential, incidental, or exemplary damages; and the Company liability for any claim shall not exceed Purchaser's cost from the Company of specific capacitor(s) that generates such claim. NO OTHER WARRANTIES ARE MADE, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE). Cat-15 Revision A Feb 2008 167 John Vertente Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02745 Tel: (508) 994-9661 Fax: (508) 995-3000 www.aerovox.com