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Built Into Tomorrow
Benets
• Self-healing
VDE, CQC, and UL810 approved
Rated frequency of 50 Hz and 60 Hz
High capacitance density
Safety device protection
Overview
The C87 capacitor is a polypropylene metallized lm
capacitor with a cylindrical, aluminium can-type design lled
with resin. It uses faston, plastic deck or cable terminals,
and an overpressure safety device.
Applications
Typical applications include motor run S2 safety class:
single-phase motors, low power electric motors, and
compressors.
Motor Run Capacitors
C87, Cylindrical Aluminum Case, Overpressure
Protection, 420 VAC/470 VAC
Part Number System
C87 8 B F 3 4300 AA 4J
Series Marking
Case and Fixing
Bolt Code
Terminal Style
Capacitance
Code (pF)
Packaging
Internal
Use
Tolerance
C87 =
Motor Run
Capacitors
0 = 10,000 hours/
420 VAC (Class B) or
3,000 hours/
470 VAC (Class C)
8 = 30,000 hours/
420 VAC (Class A) or
10,000 hours/
470 VAC (Class B)
C870:
C = Standard
D = UL
Z = Special
C878:
A = Standard
B = UL
Z = Special
F = Cylindrical
aluminum can
with M8 bolt
G = Cylindrical
aluminum can
with M12 bolt
E= Without xing
bolt/at bottom
1 = Single faston
2.8 x 0.8 (hole)
2 = Single faston
6.3 x 0.8
3 = Double faston
6.3 x 0.8
4 = Single faston
2.8 x 0.8 (slot)
5 = Single faston
2.8 x 0.5 (hole)
Digits 2 - 4
indicate the rst
three digits of
the capacitance
value.
First digit
indicates the
number of zeros
to be added.
AA =
Standard
0, 1, 2, 4, 5
= Standard
J = 5%
K = 10%
R = 0 to +10%
X = Special
tolerance
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C87, Cylindrical Aluminum Case, Overpressure Protection, 420 VAC/470 VAC
Dimensions – Millimeters
M
Double Faston
Single Faston
H
14.5±1
10±0.5
13.4±0.5
4±1
6.3x0.8
5.5
D
M
H
14.5±1
10±0.5
4±1
6.3x0.8
5.5
D
10±0.5
M
Double Faston
Single Faston
H
14.5±1
10±0.5
13.4±0.5
4±1
6.3x0.8
5.5
D
M
H
14.5±1
10±0.5
4±1
6.3x0.8
5.5
D
10±0.5
D H Mounting
Stud (M)
+1/0 ±2
25
48
M8 x 10
25
60
M8 x 10
25
78
M8 x 10
30
48
M8 x 10
30
60
M8 x 10
30
78
M8 x 10
35
48
M8 x 10
35
60
M8 x 10
35
78
M8 x 10
35
98
M8 x 10
40
78
M8 x 10
40
98
M8 x 10
45
78
M8 x 10
45
98
M8 x 10
45
133
M8 x 10
50
133
M12 x 12.5
55
133
M12 x 12.5
60
98
M12 x 12.5
60
133
M12 x 12.5
Qualication
Reference Standards
IEC 252;EN 60252–1:2011/A1/2013,
VDE, CQC, UL810 (construction only),
approved up to 500 VAC
Vibration Test IEC 68–26
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C87, Cylindrical Aluminum Case, Overpressure Protection, 420 VAC/470 VAC
Performance Characteristics
Type of Service Continuous
Operating Class
C87/8 Class B 10,000 hours at 470 VAC, Class A 30,000 hours at 420 VAC
C87/0 Class B 10,000 hours at 420 VAC, Class C 3,000 hours at 470 VAC
Temperature Range
Rated Voltage 470 VAC
Rated Frequency 50 – 60 Hz
Voltage Rise/Fall Time (Maximum)
Maximum Permissible Voltage 1.10 x rated voltage
Maximum Permissible Current 1.30 x rated current
Dissipation Factor (DF) 20 x 10−4 at +20°C, 50 Hz
Safety Class S2
Maximum Altitude 2,000 m
Capacitance Tolerance ±5%
Mounting Any position
Case Aluminium
Disk
Plastic deck with:
- self-extinguishing features V0 (UL94)
- GWT–GWFI–GWIT value in conformity with the Standard IEC60335-1
Filling Resin Polyurethane
Dielectric Polypropylene
Plates Self-healing metal layer
Test Voltage Terminal to Terminal
(V
TT
)2 Vn for 2 seconds
Test Voltage Terminal to Can (VTC) 2,000 V for 2 seconds
Total Harmonic Distortion Up to 10%
Fire Load 40 MJ/kg
Air Distance Between Live Parts ≥ 5 mm
Air Distance Between Live Parts
and Case ≥ 6 mm
Vibration Test IEC 68–26
Maximum Tightening Torque 5 Nm (M8), 10 Nm (M12)
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C87, Cylindrical Aluminum Case, Overpressure Protection, 420 VAC/470 VAC
Table 1 – Ratings & Part Number Reference
Capacitance
Value (µF) VAC Maximum Dimensions in mm dV/dt
(V/µs)
Packaging
Quantity Termination Part Number
D H
3470 30 48 15 115 Single Fast-On C870CF24300AA4J
4470 30 48 15 115 Single Fast-On C870CF24400AA4J
5470 35 48 15 86 Single Fast-On C870CF24500AA4J
6470 30 60 15 115 Single Fast-On C870CF24600AA1J
8470 30 78 15 115 Single Fast-On C870CF24800AA0J
8470 30 60 15 86 Single Fast-On C870CF24800AA1J
10 470 30 78 15 115 Single Fast-On C870CF25100AA0J
10 470 35 78 15 86 Single Fast-On C870CF25100AA2J
12 470 35 78 15 86 Single Fast-On C870CF25120AA0J
12.5 470 35 78 15 86 Single Fast-On C870CF25125AA0J
14 470 35 78 15 86 Single Fast-On C870CF25140AA0J
16 470 35 78 15 86 Single Fast-On C870CF25160AA0J
18 470 40 78 15 62 Single Fast-On C870CF25180AA0J
20 470 40 78 15 62 Single Fast-On C870CF25200AA0J
25 470 40 98 15 62 Single Fast-On C870CF25250AA1J
30 470 40 98 15 62 Single Fast-On C870CF25300AA1J
40 470 45 98 15 50 Single Fast-On C870CF25400AA0J
4470 30 48 15 115 Double Fast-On C870CF34400AA4J
5470 35 48 15 86 Double Fast-On C870CF34500AA4J
8470 30 78 15 115 Double Fast-On C870CF34800AA0J
9470 30 78 15 115 Double Fast-On C870CF34900AA0J
10 470 30 78 15 115 Double Fast-On C870CF35100AA0J
14 470 35 78 15 86 Double Fast-On C870CF35140AA0J
15 470 35 78 15 86 Double Fast-On C870CF35150AA0J
16 470 35 78 15 86 Double Fast-On C870CF35160AA0J
18 470 40 78 15 62 Double Fast-On C870CF35180AA0J
20 470 40 78 15 62 Double Fast-On C870CF35200AA0J
20 470 35 98 15 86 Double Fast-On C870CF35200AA1J
22 470 40 78 15 62 Double Fast-On C870CF35220AA0J
25 470 45 78 15 50 Double Fast-On C870CF35250AA0J
30 470 40 98 15 62 Double Fast-On C870CF35300A A1J
35 470 45 98 15 50 Double Fast-On C870CF35350AA0J
40 470 45 98 15 50 Double Fast-On C870CF35400AA0J
45 470 45 133 15 50 Double Fast-On C870CF35450AA0J
50 470 50 133 15 40 Double Fast-On C870CG35500AA1J
60 470 60 98 15 28 Double Fast-On C870CG35600AA5J
70 470 55 133 15 32 Double Fast-On C870CG35700AA1J
75 470 60 133 15 28 Double Fast-On C870CG35750AA0J
75 470 50 133 15 40 Double Fast-On C870CG35750AA2J
80 470 50 133 15 40 Double Fast-On C870CG35800AA2J
100 470 55 133 15 32 Double Fast-On C870CG36100AA0J
100 470 55 133 15 32 Double Fast-On C870CG36100AA0K
100 470 60 133 15 28 Double Fast-On C870CG36100AA1J
110 470 60 133 15 28 Double Fast-On C870CG36110AA0J
1470 30 48 20 115 Single Fast-On C878AF24100AA4J
1470 25 48 20 162 Single Fast-On C878AF24100AA5J
1.25 470 30 48 20 115 Single Fast-On C878AF24125AA4J
1.5 470 25 60 20 162 Single Fast-On C878AF24150AA1J
1.5 470 30 48 20 115 Single Fast-On C878AF24150AA4J
1.5 470 25 48 20 162 Single Fast-On C878AF24150AA5J
2470 25 60 20 162 Single Fast-On C878AF24200AA1J
2470 30 48 20 115 Single Fast-On C878AF24200AA4J
2.5 470 25 60 20 162 Single Fast-On C878AF24250AA1J
2.5 470 30 48 20 115 Single Fast-On C878AF24250AA4J
3470 25 60 20 162 Single Fast-On C878AF24300AA2J
3470 30 48 20 115 Single Fast-On C878AF24300AA4J
4470 25 78 20 162 Single Fast-On C878AF24400AA0J
4470 35 60 20 86 Single Fast-On C878AF24400AA2J
4470 35 48 20 86 Single Fast-On C878AF24400AA4J
4470 30 78 20 115 Single Fast-On C878AF24400AA5J
5470 30 60 20 115 Single Fast-On C878AF24500AA1J
Capacitance
Value (µF) VAC B (mm) H (mm) dV/dt
(V/µs) Termination Part Number
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Table 1 – Ratings & Part Number Reference cont.
Capacitance
Value (µF) VAC Maximum Dimensions in mm dV/dt
(V/µs)
Packaging
Quantity Termination Part Number
D H
5470 35 60 20 86 Single Fast-On C878AF24500AA2J
5470 35 48 20 86 Single Fast-On C878AF24500AA4J
6470 30 78 20 115 Single Fast-On C878AF24600AA0J
6470 35 78 20 86 Single Fast-On C878AF24600AA1J
6.3 470 35 60 20 86 Single Fast-On C878AF24630AA2J
7470 30 78 20 115 Single Fast-On C878AF24700AA0J
7.5 470 30 78 20 115 Single Fast-On C878AF24750AA0J
7.5 470 35 60 20 86 Single Fast-On C878AF24750AA2J
8470 30 78 20 115 Single Fast-On C878AF24800AA0J
8470 35 78 20 86 Single Fast-On C878AF24800AA1J
10 470 35 78 20 86 Single Fast-On C878AF25100AA0J
12 470 35 78 20 86 Single Fast-On C878AF25120AA0J
12 470 40 78 20 62 Single Fast-On C878AF25120AA1J
16 470 40 78 20 62 Single Fast-On C878AF25160AA0J
16 470 40 98 20 62 Single Fast-On C878AF25160AA1J
20 470 45 78 20 50 Single Fast-On C878AF25200AA0J
25 470 45 98 20 50 Single Fast-On C878AF25250AA0J
30 470 45 98 20 50 Single Fast-On C878AF25300AA0J
40 470 45 133 20 50 Single Fast-On C878AF25400AA0J
1470 30 48 20 115 Double Fast-On C878AF34100AA4J
1.8 470 30 48 20 115 Double Fast-On C878AF34180AA0J
2470 30 48 20 115 Double Fast-On C878AF34200AA4J
2.5 470 30 48 20 115 Double Fast-On C878AF34250AA4J
3470 30 48 20 115 Double Fast-On C878AF34300AA4J
3.5 470 35 48 20 86 Double Fast-On C878AF34350AA4J
4470 35 48 20 86 Double Fast-On C878AF34400AA4J
5470 35 48 20 86 Double Fast-On C878AF34500AA4J
6470 30 78 20 115 Double Fast-On C878AF34600AA0J
6470 35 78 20 86 Double Fast-On C878AF34600AA1J
7.5 470 30 78 20 115 Double Fast-On C878AF34750AA0J
7.5 470 35 60 20 86 Double Fast-On C878AF34750AA2J
8470 30 78 20 115 Double Fast-On C878AF34800AA0J
9470 35 78 20 86 Double Fast-On C878AF34900AA0J
10 470 35 78 20 86 Double Fast-On C878AF35100AA0J
11 470 35 78 20 86 Double Fast-On C878AF35110AA0J
12 470 35 78 20 86 Double Fast-On C878AF35120AA0J
12 470 40 78 20 62 Double Fast-On C878AF35120AA1J
12.5 470 35 78 20 86 Double Fast-On C878AF35125AA0J
14 470 40 78 20 62 Double Fast-On C878AF35140AA0J
15 470 40 78 20 62 Double Fast-On C878AF35150AA0J
16 470 40 78 20 62 Double Fast-On C878AF35160AA0J
16 470 40 98 20 62 Double Fast-On C878AF35160AA1J
16 470 35 98 20 86 Double Fast-On C878AF35160AA2J
18 470 45 78 20 50 Double Fast-On C878AF35180AA0J
20 470 45 78 20 50 Double Fast-On C878AF35200AA0J
22.5 470 45 78 20 50 Double Fast-On C878AF35225AA0J
25 470 45 98 20 50 Double Fast-On C878AF35250AA0J
30 470 45 98 20 50 Double Fast-On C878AF35300AA0J
30 470 45 133 20 50 Double Fast-On C878AF35300AA1J
31.5 470 45 98 20 50 Double Fast-On C878AF35315AA0J
35 470 45 133 20 50 Double Fast-On C878AF35350AA0J
40 470 45 133 20 50 Double Fast-On C878AF35400AA0J
40 470 50 133 20 40 Double Fast-On C878AG35400AA2J
45 470 50 133 20 40 Double Fast-On C878AG35450AA0J
50 470 50 133 20 40 Double Fast-On C878AG35500AA0J
50 470 55 133 20 32 Double Fast-On C878AG35500AA1J
55 470 50 133 20 40 Double Fast-On C878AG35550AA0J
60 470 50 133 20 40 Double Fast-On C878AG35600AA0J
60 470 60 133 20 28 Double Fast-On C878AG35600AA1J
80 470 60 133 20 28 Double Fast-On C878AG35800AA0J
1470 30 48 20 115 Double Fast-On C878BF34100AA4J
Capacitance
Value (µF) VAC B (mm) H (mm) dV/dt
(V/µs) Termination Part Number
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Table 1 – Ratings & Part Number Reference cont.
Capacitance
Value (µF) VAC Maximum Dimensions in mm dV/dt
(V/µs)
Packaging
Quantity Termination Part Number
D H
1.5 470 30 48 20 115 Double Fast-On C878BF34150AA4J
2470 30 48 20 115 Double Fast-On C878BF34200AA0J
2.5 470 30 48 20 115 Double Fast-On C878BF34250AA4J
3470 30 48 20 115 Double Fast-On C878BF34300AA4J
3.5 470 35 48 20 86 Double Fast-On C878BF34350AA4J
4470 35 48 20 86 Double Fast-On C878BF34400AA0J
5470 30 60 20 115 Double Fast-On C878BF34500AA0J
6470 30 78 20 115 Double Fast-On C878BF34600AA0J
7.5 470 30 78 20 115 Double Fast-On C878BF34750AA0J
8470 30 78 20 115 Double Fast-On C878BF34800AA0J
10 470 35 78 20 86 Double Fast-On C878BF35100AA0J
11 470 35 78 20 86 Double Fast-On C878BF35110AA0J
12 470 35 78 20 86 Double Fast-On C878BF35120AA0J
15 470 40 78 20 62 Double Fast-On C878BF35150AA0J
16 470 40 78 20 62 Double Fast-On C878BF35160AA0J
20 470 45 78 20 50 Double Fast-On C878BF35200AA0J
23 470 45 78 20 50 Double Fast-On C878BF35230AA0J
25 470 45 98 20 50 Double Fast-On C878BF35250AA0J
29 470 45 98 20 50 Double Fast-On C878BF35290AA0J
30 470 45 98 20 50 Double Fast-On C878BF35300AA0J
35 470 45 133 20 50 Double Fast-On C878BF35350AA0J
40 470 45 133 20 50 Double Fast-On C878BF35400AA0J
46 470 50 133 20 40 Double Fast-On C878BF35460AA0J
55 470 50 133 20 40 Double Fast-On C878BF35550AA0J
60 470 50 133 20 40 Double Fast-On C878BF35600AA0J
50 470 50 133 20 40 Double Fast-On C878BG35500SA0J
55 470 50 133 20 40 Double Fast-On C878BG35550SA0J
60 470 50 133 20 40 Double Fast-On C878BG35600SA0J
1.8 470 30 48 20 115 Double Fast-On C878ZF34180SA0J
Capacitance
Value (µF) VAC B (mm) H (mm) dV/dt
(V/µs) Termination Part Number
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Marking
C87.8
MKP C87.8
From 1 µF up to 45 µF
Capacitance tolerance/
Safety class
Capacitor class
Climate class
Rated frequency/
Self-healing dielectric
Date code
Rated voltage based
on UL standards
UL approvals
MKP C87.8
Over 45 µF
Capacitance tolerance/
Safety class
Capacitor class
Climate class
Rated frequency/
Self-healing dielectric
Date code
Rated voltage based
on UL standards
UL approvals
C87.0
MKP C87.0
From 1 µF up to 80 µF
Capacitance tolerance/
Safety class
Capacitor class
Climate class
Rated frequency/
Self-healing dielectric
Date code
Rated voltage based
on UL standards
UL approvals
MKP C87.0
Over 80 µF
Capacitance tolerance/
Safety class
Capacitor class
Climate class
Rated frequency/
Self-healing dielectric
Date code
Rated voltage based
on UL standards
UL approvals
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Marking cont.
Manufacturing Date Code (IEC–60062)
Y = Year, Z = Month
Year Code Month Code
2010
A
January
1
2011
B
February
2
2012
C
March
3
2013
D
April
4
2014
E
May
5
2015
F
June
6
2016
H
July
7
2017
J
August
8
2018
K
September
9
2019
L
October
O
2020
M
November
N
2021
N
December
D
2022
P
2023
R
2024
S
2025
T
2026
U
2027
V
2028
W
2029
X
2030
A
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Environmental Compliance
As a leading global supplier of electronic components and an environmentally conscious company, KEMET continually
aspires to improve the environmental effects of our manufacturing processes and our nished electronic components.
In Europe (RoHS Directive) and in some other geographical areas such as China (China RoHS), legislation has been enacted
to prevent or otherwise limit the use of certain hazardous materials, including lead (Pb), in electronic equipment. KEMET
monitors legislation globally to ensure compliance and endeavors to adjust our manufacturing processes and/or electronic
components as may be required by applicable law.
For military, medical, automotive, and some commercial applications, the use of lead (Pb) in the termination is necessary
and/or required by design. KEMET is committed to communicating RoHS compliance to our customers. Information related
to RoHS compliance will be provided in data sheets and using specic identiers on the packaging labels.
All KEMET power lm capacitors are RoHS compliant.
Materials & Environment
The selection of raw materials that KEMET uses for the production of its electronic components is the result of extensive
experience. KEMET directs specic attention toward environmental protection. KEMET selects its suppliers according to
ISO 9001 standards and performs statistical analyses on raw materials before acceptance for use in manufacturing our
electronic components. All materials are, to the best of KEMET’s knowledge, non-toxic and free from cadmium; mercury;
chrome and compounds; polychlorine triphenyl (PCB); bromide and chlorinedioxins bromurate clorurate; CFC and HCFC;
and asbestos.
Dissipation Factor
Dissipation factor is a complex function involved with capacitor ineciency. The tgδ may vary up and down with increased
temperature. For more information, refer to Performance Characteristics.
Sealing
Hermetically Sealed Capacitors
As the temperature increases, the pressure inside the capacitor increases. If the internal pressure is high enough, it can
cause a breach in the capacitor. Such a breach can result in leakage, impregnation, lling uid, or moisture susceptibility.
Barometric Pressure
The altitude at which hermetically sealed capacitors are operated controls the capacitor's voltage rating. As the barometric
pressure decreases, the susceptibility to terminal arc-over increases. Non-hermetic capacitors can be affected by internal
stresses due to pressure changes. These effects can be in the form of capacitance changes, dielectric arc-over, and/or low
insulation resistance. Altitude can also affect heat transfer. Heat that is generated in an operation cannot be dissipated
properly, and high RI2 losses and eventual failure can result.
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