Surge protection for lifts

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Surge protective devices
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The function of lifts is to transport persons and goods in pri-

vate and commercial buildings. Hydraulic lifts are frequently
used for low lifting heights, otherwise counterbalanced cable CPU + tel.
lifts are used. Passenger lifts have a speed of about 1 m/s and controller
higher (medium-sized buildings / multi-storey buildings up
to 8 m/s and next generation of multi-storey buildings up to
17 m/s). Goods lifts have transportation capacities up to
5 tonnes.

Lifts fulfil several functions such as:

¨¨ Smooth starting and stopping controlled by a frequency
converter
¨¨ Traffic optimisation measures (e.g. no stop in case of full
load, priority travels, behaviour of lifts in case of fire)
contr. supply

¨¨ Energy saving function (cabin lighting and ventilator are

switched off in case of empty travels or standstill) FC
¨¨ Power supply function (the kinetic energy generated by
goods transport to the ground floor and empty travels to
the top floors is fed into the power supply system)
These functions can only be fulfilled by means of highly sensi-
tive electronic systems.

Lift manufacturers take various measures to reduce injection

into the lift cabling / technology to an acceptable level. Be it
shielded metallic distribution boards or the type of cable rout-
weight

ing or cable – all these measures cannot prevent that con-

ducted transients damage the lift.

The peripheral units of lifts such as floor panels or floor dis-

plays are connected to prewired plug-in connecting cables.
Thus, surge protective devices are only required for the mains
connection, the telephone line and the fire alarm system, if
any (Figure 1).
Use Type Part No.
TN-S system DG M TNS 275 952 400
TT system DG M TT 275 952 310
Telephone UK0 / BXT ML2 BD 180 920 247
extension + BXT BAS 920 300
Fire control panel BXT ML2 BE S 24 920 224
 PLC + BXT BAS 920 300
Figure 1 Surge protective devices for a lift

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DEHNguard

DG M TT 275 (952 310)

■ Prewired complete unit consisting of a base part and plug-in protection modules
■ High discharge capacity due to heavy-duty zinc oxide varistors / spark gaps
■ High reliability due to "Thermo Dynamic Control" SPD monitoring device

Figure without obligation

Basic circuit diagram DG M TT 275 Dimension drawing DG M TT 275

Modular surge arrester for use in TT and TN-S systems ("3+1" circuit).
Type DG M TT 275
Part No. 952 310
SPD according to EN 61643-11 / IEC 61643-11 type 2 / class II
Nominal a.c. voltage (UN) 230 / 400 V (50 / 60 Hz)
Max. continuous operating a.c. voltage [L-N] (UC) 275 V (50 / 60 Hz)
Max. continuous operating a.c. voltage [N-PE] (UC) 255 V (50 / 60 Hz)
Nominal discharge current (8/20 µs) (In) 20 kA
Max. discharge current (8/20 µs) (Imax) 40 kA
Lightning impulse current (10/350 µs) [N-PE] (Iimp) 12 kA
Voltage protection level [L-N] (UP) ≤ 1.5 kV
Voltage protection level [L-N] at 5 kA (UP) ≤ 1 kV
Voltage protection level [N-PE] (UP) ≤ 1.5 kV
Follow current extinguishing capability [N-PE] (Ifi) 100 Arms
Response time [L-N] (tA) ≤ 25 ns
Response time [N-PE] (tA) ≤ 100 ns
Max. mains-side overcurrent protection 125 A gG
Short-circuit withstand capability for max. mains-side overcurrent
protection (ISCCR) 50 kArms
Temporary overvoltage (TOV) [L-N] (UT) – Characteristic 335 V / 5 sec. – withstand
Temporary overvoltage (TOV) [L-N] (UT) – Characteristic 440 V / 120 min. – safe failure
Temporary overvoltage (TOV) [N-PE] (UT) – Characteristic 1200 V / 200 ms – withstand
Operating temperature range (TU) -40 °C ... +80 °C
Operating state / fault indication green / red
Number of ports 1
2
Cross-sectional area (min.) 1.5 mm solid / flexible
2 2
Cross-sectional area (max.) 35 mm stranded / 25 mm flexible
For mounting on 35 mm DIN rails acc. to EN 60715
Enclosure material thermoplastic, red, UL 94 V-0
Place of installation indoor installation
Degree of protection IP 20
Capacity 4 module(s), DIN 43880
Approvals KEMA, VDE, UL, VdS
Weight 450 g
Customs tariff number 85363030
GTIN 4013364108479
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DEHNguard

DG M TNS 275 (952 400)

■ Prewired complete unit consisting of a base part and plug-in protection modules
■ High discharge capacity due to heavy-duty zinc oxide varistors / spark gaps
■ High reliability due to "Thermo Dynamic Control" SPD monitoring device

Figure without obligation

Basic circuit diagram DG M TNS 275 Dimension drawing DG M TNS 275

Modular surge arrester for use in TN-S systems.
Type DG M TNS 275
Part No. 952 400
SPD according to EN 61643-11 / IEC 61643-11 type 2 / class II
Nominal a.c. voltage (UN) 230 / 400 V (50 / 60 Hz)
Max. continuous operating a.c. voltage (UC) 275 V (50 / 60 Hz)
Nominal discharge current (8/20 µs) (In) 20 kA
Max. discharge current (8/20 µs) (Imax) 40 kA
Voltage protection level (UP) ≤ 1.5 kV
Voltage protection level at 5 kA (UP) ≤ 1 kV
Response time (tA) ≤ 25 ns
Max. mains-side overcurrent protection 125 A gG
Short-circuit withstand capability for max. mains-side overcurrent
protection (ISCCR) 50 kArms
Temporary overvoltage (TOV) (UT) – Characteristic 335 V / 5 sec. – withstand
Temporary overvoltage (TOV) (UT) – Characteristic 440 V / 120 min. – safe failure
Operating temperature range (TU) -40 °C ... +80 °C
Operating state / fault indication green / red
Number of ports 1
2
Cross-sectional area (min.) 1.5 mm solid / flexible
2 2
Cross-sectional area (max.) 35 mm stranded / 25 mm flexible
For mounting on 35 mm DIN rails acc. to EN 60715
Enclosure material thermoplastic, red, UL 94 V-0
Place of installation indoor installation
Degree of protection IP 20
Capacity 4 module(s), DIN 43880
Approvals KEMA, VDE, UL, VdS
Weight 443 g
Customs tariff number 85363030
GTIN 4013364108455
PU 1 pc(s)

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BLITZDUCTOR XT

BXT ML2 BE S 24 (920 224)

■ LifeCheck SPD monitoring function
■ Optimal protection of two single lines and the cable shield
■ For use in conformity with the lightning protection zone concept at the boundaries from 0A –2 and higher

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Basic circuit diagram BXT ML2 BE S 24 Dimension drawing BXT ML2 BE S 24

Space-saving combined lightning current and surge arrester module with LifeCheck feature for protecting two single lines sharing a common reference
potential as well as unbalanced interfaces, with direct or indirect shield earthing. If LifeCheck detects thermal or electrical overload, the arrester has to
be replaced. This status is indicated contactlessly by the DEHNrecord LC / SCM / MCM reader.
Type BXT ML2 BE S 24
Part No. 920 224
SPD monitoring system LifeCheck
SPD class M
Nominal voltage (UN) 24 V
Max. continuous operating d.c. voltage (UC) 33 V
Max. continuous operating a.c. voltage (UC) 23.3 V
Nominal current at 45 °C (IL) 0.75 A
D1 Total lightning impulse current (10/350 µs) (Iimp) 9 kA
D1 Lightning impulse current (10/350 µs) per line (Iimp) 2.5 kA
C2 Total nominal discharge current (8/20 µs) (In) 20 kA
C2 Nominal discharge current (8/20 µs) per line (In) 10 kA
Voltage protection level line-line for Iimp D1 (Up) ≤ 102 V
Voltage protection level line-PG for Iimp D1 (Up) ≤ 66 V
Voltage protection level line-line at 1 kV/µs C3 (Up) ≤ 90 V
Voltage protection level line-PG at 1 kV/µs C3 (Up) ≤ 45 V
Series resistance per line 1.8 ohm(s)
Cut-off frequency line-PG (fG) 6.8 MHz
Capacitance line-line (C) ≤ 0.5 nF
Capacitance line-PG (C) ≤ 1.0 nF
Operating temperature range (TU) -40 °C ... +80 °C
Degree of protection (plugged-in) IP 20
Pluggable into BXT BAS / BSP BAS 4 base part
Earthing via BXT BAS / BSP BAS 4 base part
Enclosure material polyamide PA 6.6
Colour yellow
Test standards IEC 61643-21 / EN 61643-21, UL 497B
)
SIL classification up to SIL3 *
ATEX approvals DEKRA 11ATEX0089 X: II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc
IECEx approvals DEK 11.0032X: Ex nA IIC T4 Gc
CSA & USA Hazloc approvals (1) 2516389: Class I Div. 2 GP A, B, C, D T4
CSA & USA Hazloc approvals (2) 2516389: Class I Zone 2, AEx nA IIC T4
Approvals CSA, GOST, VdS
Weight 37 g
Customs tariff number 85363010
GTIN 4013364117785
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BLITZDUCTOR XT

BXT ML2 BD 180 (920 247)

■ LifeCheck SPD monitoring function
■ Optimal protection of one pair
■ For installation in conformity with the lightning protection zone concept at the boundaries from 0A –2 and higher

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Basic circuit diagram BXT ML2 BD 180 Dimension drawing BXT ML2 BD 180
Space-saving combined lightning current and surge arrester module with LifeCheck feature for protecting one pair of unearthed balanced interfaces. If
LifeCheck detects thermal or electrical overload, the arrester has to be replaced. This status is indicated contactlessly by the DEHNrecord LC / SCM /
MCM reader.
Type BXT ML2 BD 180
Part No. 920 247
SPD monitoring system LifeCheck
SPD class L
Nominal voltage (UN) 180 V
Max. continuous operating d.c. voltage (UC) 180 V
Max. continuous operating a.c. voltage (UC) 127 V
Nominal current at 45 °C (IL) 0.75 A
D1 Total lightning impulse current (10/350 µs) (Iimp) 5 kA
D1 Lightning impulse current (10/350 µs) per line (Iimp) 2.5 kA
C2 Total nominal discharge current (8/20 µs) (In) 20 kA
C2 Nominal discharge current (8/20 µs) per line (In) 10 kA
Voltage protection level line-line for Iimp D1 (Up) ≤ 270 V
Voltage protection level line-PG for Iimp D1 (Up) ≤ 550 V
Voltage protection level line-line at 1 kV/µs C3 (Up) ≤ 250 V
Voltage protection level line-PG at 1 kV/µs C3 (Up) ≤ 550 V
Series resistance per line 1.8 ohm(s)
Cut-off frequency line-line (fG) 25.0 MHz
Capacitance line-line (C) ≤ 240 pF
Capacitance line-PG (C) ≤ 16 pF
Operating temperature range (TU) -40 °C ... +80 °C
Degree of protection (plugged-in) IP 20
Pluggable into BXT BAS / BSP BAS 4 base part
Earthing via BXT BAS / BSP BAS 4 base part
Enclosure material polyamide PA 6.6
Colour yellow
Test standards IEC 61643-21 / EN 61643-21, UL 497B
)
SIL classification up to SIL3 *
ATEX approvals DEKRA 11ATEX0089 X: II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc
IECEx approvals DEK 11.0032X: Ex nA IIC T4 Gc
CSA & USA Hazloc approvals (1) 2516389: Class I Div. 2 GP A, B, C, D T4
CSA & USA Hazloc approvals (2) 2516389: Class I Zone 2, AEx nA IIC T4
Approvals CSA, GOST, VdS
Weight 43 g
Customs tariff number 85363010
GTIN 4013364116078
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BLITZDUCTOR XT

BXT BAS (920 300)

■ Four-pole version for universal use with all types of BSP and BXT / BXTU protection modules
■ No signal interruption if the protection module is removed
■ Universal design without protection elements

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Basic circuit diagram with and without plugged-in module Dimension drawing BXT BAS
The BLITZDUCTOR XT base part is a very space-saving and universal four-pole feed-through terminal for the insertion of a protection module without
signal interruption if the protection module is removed. The snap-in mechanism at the supporting foot of the base part allows the protection module
to be safely earthed via the DIN rail. Since no components of the protective circuit are situated in the base part, only the protection modules must be
maintained.
Type BXT BAS
Part No. 920 300
Operating temperature range (TU) -40 °C ... +80 °C
Degree of protection IP 20
For mounting on 35 mm DIN rails acc. to EN 60715
Connection (input / output) screw / screw
Signal disconnection no
2
Cross-sectional area, solid 0.08-4 mm
2
Cross-sectional area, flexible 0.08-2.5 mm
Tightening torque (terminals) 0.4 Nm
Earthing via 35 mm DIN rails acc. to EN 60715
Enclosure material polyamide PA 6.6
Colour yellow
)
ATEX approvals DEKRA 11ATEX0089 X: II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc *
)
IECEx approvals DEK 11.0032X: Ex nA IIC T4 Gc *
Approvals CSA, VdS, UL, GOST
Weight 34 g
Customs tariff number 85369010
GTIN 4013364109179
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* only in connection with an approved protection module

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