Configurable

Meets application needs

Durable

Harsh coastal environment application

Safe and easy installation

Free-standing frame, compact design

Core features

Lightweight high strength aluminum alloy frame (Galvanized steel available upon request)
Scalable packaged solution for mounting of 3 - 12 capacitor units
Offered in both fixed or switched configurations; available with vacuum- and oil-insulated switches
Wildlife protection provided on all energized terminals and conductors
Controller and control strategy available including zero voltage closing capabilities
Bank frames provided with tin-plated parallel groove connectors to provide bank ground connection point
Free-standing bank frames include integral lifting provision to support weight distribution during installation

The benefits of power capacitors

Watch this short video to learn how power capacitors improve your power factor, efficiency and provide substantial benefits to the electrical system.

Wildfire Mitigation pole-mounted bank

Eaton’s Wildfire Mitigation capacitor units are available in a pole mounted bank configuration with additional protection features such as improved wildlife protection, maintenance free vacuum switch, dry type transformers, etc. These banks are designed for areas with reduced accessibility or those areas that present a higher fire risk.

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Configurable solutions to meet application needs

Systems can be designed to utilize a variety of unit solutions utilizing Eaton’s Standard-Duty (SD), Heavy-Duty (HD), Extreme-Duty Cold (XDC), Extreme-Duty base (XDB), Extreme-Duty Hot (XDH) and Wildfire Mitigation capacitor units. Ranging from 50–600 kvar ratings per unit installed, the banks come completely pre-assembled and tested from the factory. Systems are available in switched or fixed configurations, and in grounded-wye, ungrounded-wye and delta connections.

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Full selection of optional features

Depending on specific application needs, pole-mounted banks are available with a full range of accessories that can easily be incorporated into the system solution. This range includes optional switches (vacuum and oil), controls, power transformers, junction boxes, surge arresters, sensors (line post and neutral), fuse cutouts, fuse links, cable connectors and reactors. All banks come pre-wired, factory assembled and tested to reduce installation time and expedite energization.

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Specifications

Ratings

Basic Insulation Level (BIL)	95-200 kV
System Voltage	2.4-34.5 kV
Capacitor Unit kvar	50-600
Bank kvar	150-7200

Standards

IEEE Standards

Std. 18

Std. 1036

C57.12.31

C57.12.29

IEC Standards

60871-1

CSA

CAN/CSA-C871-1

Features

Bank frame

6061-T6 alumuinum

Galvanized steel (optional)

Standard unit configurations

3, 6, 9, 12 (optional)

Installation features

Free-standing frame

Lifting provisions

Integrated safety features

Transformer support, additional bracing optional

Application details

Wire configuration

Grounded-wye

Ungrounded-wye

Delta

Switch options

Edison capacitor switch (vacuum w/solid dielectric)

NR/NRV switch (oil)

Fixed

Consult factory for other switch options

Control options

CBC-8000 capacitor control

Valquest Zero Voltage Closing (Edison capacitor switch required)

Consult factory for other control options

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Brochures

Commercial and industrial medium-voltage electrical distribution products brochure

This brochure outlines Eaton’s Cooper Power series broad commercial and industrial medium-voltage transformer, switchgear, fuse, sectionalizer, switch, regulator, tool, OEM equipment, cable accessory, lightning arrester, power capacitor and recloser offerings.

(PDF 2 MB , 01/24/2023)
Eaton's Greenwood, SC, Emerald Road facility zero-waste-to-landfill certification product aid

This brochure outlines Eaton’s Greenwood, SC, Emerald Road facility continued environmental commitment.

(PDF 395 KB , 02/11/2020)
Eaton's Greenwood, SC, facility sustainability brochure

Eaton’s Greenwood, SC facility on Emerald Road is setting the standard for sustainability in Eaton’s Power Systems Division.The location is the production facility for Eaton’s power capacitor and network protector product lines. This site has continually demonstrated its focus on sustainability activities and minimizing its environment impact.

(PDF 831 KB , 05/05/2021)
Power capacitor recycling program brochure

This brochure describes Eaton's comprehensive capacitor unit recycling program which includes onsite material pickup and supports all units regardless of age, original manufacturer or current condition.

(PDF 405 KB , 04/17/2020)
Power capacitors brochure: It's what's on the inside that matters

This brochure describes what's inside an Eaton Cooper Power series power capacitor, what you need to know when selecting a power capacitor and the anatomy of a power capacitor.

(PDF 942 KB , 07/31/2020)

Catalogs

Capacitor standard and OEM accessories catalog

This catalog describes the variety of Cooper Power series accessories that Eaton offers to increase the reliability and availability of power capacitor installations.

(PDF 2 MB , 09/01/2015)
Pole-mounted capacitor racks with single-phase capacitor units

This catalog describes Eaton’s comprehensive Cooper Power series capacitor rack solution, which allows users to select features to meet their applications needs.

(PDF 1 MB , 06/01/2016)

Installation instructions

Expulsion fuse installation instructions

This document describes instructions for installing Eaton’s Cooper Power series expulsion fuses.

(PDF 1 MB , 11/01/2016)
Medium-voltage, single-phase capacitor installation and maintenance instructions

This document describes the installation and maintenance instructions for Eaton’s Cooper Power series line of medium-voltage, single-phase capacitors.

(PDF 626 KB , 11/30/2016)
Pole-mounted three-phase capacitor bank installation, operation and maintenance instructions

This document describes instructions for mounting Eaton’s Cooper Power series capacitor bank assemblies on poles.

(PDF 901 KB , 02/25/2020)

Product specification guides

Medium-voltage power capacitor specification

This is a CSI formatted construction guide specification for medium-voltage capacitors.

(DOCX 290 KB , 06/04/2020)
Pole-mounted, fixed capacitor banks specification

This is a CSI formatted construction guide specification for pole-mounted, fixed capacitor banks.

(DOCX 286 KB , 06/04/2020)
Pole-mounted, switched vacuum capacitor banks specification

This is a CSI formatted construction guide specification for pole-mounted, switched vacuum capacitor banks.

(DOCX 286 KB , 06/04/2020)
Pole-mounted, switched vacuum zero-voltage close capacitor bank specification

This is a CSI formatted construction guide specification for pole-mounted, switched vacuum zero-voltage close capacitor banks.

(DOCX 287 KB , 06/04/2020)

Sales notes

Pole-mounted capacitor bank ordering guide

This form guides the user through ordering Eaton's Cooper Power series pole-mounted capacitor banks.

(PDF 291 KB , 09/28/2018)

Technical data sheets

Calculation of inrush currents in single- and multi-step capacitor bank installations

This document provides formulas that provide an accepted analytic approach for estimating the transient currents expected during capacitor switching.

(PDF 1 MB , 11/01/2016)
Group capacitor fusing for pole-mounted capacitor banks in grounded and ungrounded wye applications

This document describes the considerations for selecting a group fuse.

(PDF 87 KB , 03/01/2017)

White papers

Capacitor bank protection design consideration white paper

This white paper discusses design considerations and system implications for Eaton’s Cooper Power series externally fused, internally fused or fuseless capacitor banks.

(PDF 685 KB , 09/21/2021)
Capacitor element technology: Improving system reliability and performance white paper

This white paper describes manufacturing and design innovations incorporated within Eaton’s Cooper Power series power capacitor offerings including Standard-duty (SD type), Heavy-duty (HD type), Extreme-duty (XD type) and Internally fused units resulting in numerous performance, packaging and safety advantages.

(PDF 951 KB , 04/09/2019)
Optimal allocation of a capacitor bank in the power distribution system white paper

This white paper discusses how the optimal use of a capacitor bank in the energy distribution system was addressed with the aid of Eaton CYMDIST software.

(PDF 667 KB , 11/24/2020)

Power capacitor training

Eaton offers factory, on-site and remote power capacitor training options.

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New to power capacitors?

Learn about the fundamentals of power capacitors

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As part of our sustainability efforts, Eaton offers a comprehensive capacitor unit recycling program that includes onsite material pickup and includes all units regardless of age, original manufacturer or current condition.

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In the wake of a storm or disaster, Eaton understands that safety and speed of response is everything. You can rely on Eaton Care teams to plan, protect and connect.

Contact and process information

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877-277-4636 or 877-ETN-CARE

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Pole-mounted capacitor banks

Core features

The benefits of power capacitors

Wildfire Mitigation pole-mounted bank

Configurable solutions to meet application needs