UL Listed Line Reactors
The TCI KDR UL Line Reactors are now a Legacy product, and have been replaced with part numbering that no longer includes the UL. To view all UL listed KDR reactors, click here.
KDR Line Reactor on Harmonics
Power quality has degraded over time due to the increased use of non-linear loads. Drives and other sensitive devices are vulnerable to electrical distortion on the line. The KDR line reactor provides a cost-effective solution to this issue. The addition of a KDR Reactor will reduce harmonic content, which reduces the total RMS current, thereby improving the total power factor.
- Nuisance tripping is less common
- Drive uptime is increased
- Power factor is improved
- Limits expensive down-time
- Increases life of drive
- Protects sensitive equipment
TCI offers a wide range of line reactors from 0.25HP to 200HP. Our newest line reactors, the MA and AA frames, have the smallest footprint in the industry. To learn more about these new frame sizes, click here. Every TCI line reactor is manufactured in Wisconsin with high quality materials and is backed by a lifetime warranty for the life of the drive. All of our open panel line reactors are UL Listed.
Harmonic Current without KDR

Harmonic Current with KDR

Transient Voltages Cause Nuisance Tripping
A voltage transient, commonly caused by capacitor bank switching (or other issues), sends a current surge into the VFD bus capacitor. The additional current raises bus voltage, thus causing a drive fault (trip). In addition, this overvoltage condition will cause the drive to shut down in order to protect its components.
KDR Optimized Line Reactor on Transient Voltages
The additional impedance offered by the KDR Line Reactor slows down the current surge, thus reducing the likelihood of the drive tripping offline.
Voltage Before

Voltage After

Unbalanced Distribution Systems Cause Nuisance Tripping
Input voltage phase unbalance may prevent the drive from performing due to subsequent overcurrent conditions which cause the drive to cease operating.
KDR Optimized Line Reactor on Unbalanced Systems
The addition of a KDR Reactor to the input of every drive will help balance the drive input line currents.
Impact of Additional AC Line Reactance on the DC Bus Voltage of a Motor Drive
Adding ac line reactance can be beneficial to the drive as it lowers the input current THD and peak diode current. Read the Impact of Additional AC Line Reactance technical paper for more details.
Extend the Life of the Motor on the Output
- Dampen Overshoot Peak Voltage
- Reduce Motor Heating
- Reduce Audible Noise
DIN Rail Line Reactor Option
For smaller applications incorporate DIN Rail Drive Reactors to the input and output of PWM drives for easy installation and superior performance:
- Reduce installation time and cost
- Compatible with any 35mm DIN Rail
- Mounts to “Standard Steel High Profile” or “Heavy Duty Steel” DIN Rails
- Reactor mounts horizontally on horizontal DIN Rail
- Improve organization of reactors and their cabling
- RoHS compliant
Single-Phase Line Reactor Applications
KDR Line Reactors can be used in single-phase applications. Please note that the level of impedance will be reduced from three-phase levels. Contact Technical Support 800-824-8282 for more information.
Impedance Options
The KDR Line Reactor has been designed to provide the best protection for both your drive and your application. KDR Line Reactors are available in two ratings versions, Low “Z” (low impedance, any application where a 3% reactor would be applied) and High “Z” (high impedance, any application where a 5% reactor would be applied). Input impedance can significantly improve drive performance. Select impedance based on the guidelines below:
Use KDR Low “Z” Units For:
Any application where a 3% reactor would be applied.
Reduction of nuisance tripping caused by:
- Transient voltages caused by capacitor switching
- Line notching
- DC bus overvoltage tripping
- Inverter overcurrent and overvoltage
Additional benefits include:
- Lowering injected percentage of harmonic current
- Improving true power factor
- Reducing cross-talk between drives
- Adding impedance to drives with DC link chokes/reactors when more impedance is desired due to a relatively stiff source
Use KDR High “Z” Units For:
Any application where a 5% reactor would be applied.
KDR High “Z” offers the same superior benefits as Low “Z” plus additional benefits which include:
- Helping prevent drive component damage
- Providing maximum harmonic mitigation without adding capacitance
- Further improving true power factor
- Adding impedance to drives without DC link chokes/reactors when more impedance is desired due to a relatively stiff source
KDR Specifications
- Impedance Protection: Low “Z” and High “Z”
- System Voltage: 208/240 VAC, 480 VAC, 575/600 VAC, 690 VAC
- Ambient Temperature: 50° C (122° F) – Open; 40° C (104° F) – Enclosed
- Altitude (Maximum): 2,000 meters (6,000 feet)
- Derating necessary above 2,000 meters
- Fundamental Frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Short Term Overload Rating: Tolerate 200% rated I for a maximum of 3 minutes
- Inductance Characteristics:
- Minimum 95% L at 110% Load
- Minimum 80% L at 150% Load
- Input and Output: Available for either the line or load side of a VFD
- Enclosures: Open, UL Type 1, UL Type 3R
KDR Typical Applications
- Oil and Gas Pumps
- Irrigation Fields, Farms
- Water, Wastewater
- HVAC
- Steel Industry
- Pulp/Paper
- Machining
- Extruders
Lug Kit Part Numbers
Part Number | DXF | |
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SLK10 | LK10 PDF | LK10 DXF |
SLK11 | LK11 PDF | LK11 DXF |
SLK12 | LK12 PDF | LK12 DXF |
SLK13 | LK13 PDF | LK13 DXF |
SLK14 | LK14 PDF | LK14 DXF |
SLK15 | LK15 PDF | LK15 DXF |
SLK16 | LK16 PDF | LK16 DXF |
SLK17 | LK17 PDF | LK17 DXF |
SLK18 | LK18 PDF | LK18 DXF |
SLK20 | LK20 PDF | LK20 DXF |
SLK21 | LK21 PDF | LK21 DXF |
SLK17-BB | LK17-BB PDF | LK17-BB DXF |
SLK18-BB | LK18-BB PDF | LK18-BB DXF |