{"schemaVersion":1,"slug":"three-phase-power-factor-capacitor","name":"Three-phase power-factor capacitor","kind":"symbol","abbreviation":"CAP 3PH","aliases":["HCA113","VCA113"],"category":"power-distribution","drawingTypes":["SLD","Schematic"],"referenceFamilies":["IEC","Manufacturer"],"summary":"A three-phase capacitor assembly provides a documented reactive-power function connected to the power circuit.","description":["A three-phase capacitor assembly provides a documented reactive-power function connected to the power circuit. The schematic needs its connection, switching and protective devices as separate elements."],"readingNotes":["State rated kvar at the specified system voltage and frequency.","The preview is an original explanation of this function. Match the actual drawing convention to its legend and the selected equipment documentation."],"drawingChecklist":["Record kvar and voltage","Show connection and switching","Reference discharge/protection arrangement"],"distinction":"A power-factor capacitor is a power-circuit assembly, not a generic small-signal filter capacitor.","facts":[{"label":"Drawing role","value":"Passive circuit element"},{"label":"Representation scope","value":"Functional concept; not an official standard graphic or a product footprint"},{"label":"Public vendor block reference","value":"HCA113, VCA113 (Autodesk identifiers; not IEC symbol numbers)"},{"label":"Identifier status","value":"The short label is a functional lookup label, not an assigned IEC or IEEE symbol number. Any separately listed Autodesk code is a verified vendor block name."}],"references":[{"sourceId":"pub-symbol-motor-control","relevance":"Public documentation of this equipment function or named vendor variant; the illustration is independently authored and is not the source graphic."}],"related":["resistor","capacitor"],"artwork":"edu-three-phase-power-factor-capacitor","publishedOn":"2026-10-13","updatedOn":"2026-10-13","provenance":"independent-public-research","url":"https://eloragrid.ai/symbols/three-phase-power-factor-capacitor","illustration":{"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/library/illustrations/three-phase-power-factor-capacitor.svg","scope":"Original educational concept; not an official standard graphic or product footprint","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"},"sources":[{"id":"pub-symbol-motor-control","title":"AutoCAD Electrical: Motor control and overloads","publisher":"Autodesk","url":"https://help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/2021/ENU/AutoCAD-Electrical/files/GUID-D74101D4-8702-418C-B349-B15EEAEFAA20.htm","type":"cad-reference","scope":"Public vendor catalogue naming and functional variants. Vendor block names are not IEC identifiers. Linked for reference; no graphics or CAD files are redistributed.","checkedOn":"2026-10-13","reuse":"link-only","relevance":"Public documentation of this equipment function or named vendor variant; the illustration is independently authored and is not the source graphic."}]}