Surge Protection Devices

Modular, pluggable and high capacity surge protection solutions for commercial and industrial applications

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Introduction to Surge Protection

What are surges?

Surges are transient over voltages that can reach tens of kilovolts with durations in the order of
microseconds. Despite their short duration, the high energy content can cause serious problems
to equipment connected to the line like premature aging of electronic components, equipment
failure or disruptions to service and financial loss.

Origin of surges
Lightning: The most destructive source of surge. Based on the IEC 61643-12 standard, energy
from lightning can reach up to 200 kA.
However for reference, estimates indicate 65% are less than 20kA and 85% are less then 35kA.

Induction: Sources include cloud to cloud lightning or nearby lightning impacts where the
current flow induces an over voltage on supply lines or other metallic conductors.

There is no way of really knowing when, where, the size, or the duration/waveform of a surge.
Therefore within the Standards some assumptions have been made and 2 main waveforms
have been chosen to simulate different surge events:

Types of Surges
Conduction Induction
Conduction or 10/350µs simulates energy Induction or 8/20µs simulates energy from
from lightning direct impact indirect lightning impact

Important Note !

Don’t confuse this kA rating with the

fault levels of the installation.
Fault ratings given by the transformer
are kA for 1 second. Surge kA rates
are for micro seconds. Protection in
front of surge will be based on this
statement.

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Internal sources: These are the main source of surge in real life.
They come from utility grid switching, disconnection of motors or other inductive loads. Energy from these sources is also analysed with the 8/20
wave form.

Transient over voltages do not occur solely in power distribution lines, and are also common in any line formed by metal conductors, such as
telephony, communications, measurement and data.

Protector in front of surges: SPD (Surge Protection Device)

A transient over voltage protection device acts as a voltage controlled switch and is installed between the active conductors and ground in parallel
with the equipment to be protected. When the supply voltage is lower than its activation voltage, the protector acts as a high-impedance element so
that no current flows through it. When the supply voltage is higher than the activation voltage, the protector acts as an element with impedance close
to zero, diverting the over voltage to earth and preventing it from affecting equipment downstream.
Nevertheless, in the terminals of the SPD there will be always a residual voltage (Ures) which it is not a fixed rate. Because of the surge current, there will
be a residual voltage across the SPD, that means higher surge current and higher residual voltage. To protect your electrical equipment the residual
voltage across the SPD, including the wires and connections, needs to be less than the over voltage withstand of the equipment.

I: peak current.
Ures: voltage protection level. Residual voltage at In.
Ue: impulse voltage the equipment can withstand

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SPD features based on the IEC 61643 standard

Protector parameters Classification of protectors

Protection devices are classified into types
according to discharge capacity:

Up Type 1:
LEVEL OF PROTECTION • Tested with a 10/350 μs waveform (Class I test),
Maximum residual voltage between the which simulates the current produced by a
terminals of the protection device during the direct lightning strike.
application of a peak current. • Ability to discharge very high currents to earth,
providing a high Up - voltage protection level.
• Must be accompanied by downstream
In Type 2 protectors. Designed for use in
NOMINAL CURRENT incoming power supply panels where the
Peak current in 8/20 μs waveform the risk of lightning strike is high, for example in
protection device can withstand 20 times buildings with an external protection system.
without reaching end of life.
Type 2:
Imax • Tested with a 8/20 μs waveform (Class II test),
MAXIMUM DISCHARGE CURRENT which simulates the current produced in the
Peak current with 8/20 μs waveform which the event of a switching or lightning strike on the
protection device can withstand. distribution line or its vicinity.
• Ability to discharge high currents to earth,
Uc providing a medium Up - voltage protection
level. Designed for use in distribution panels
MAXIMUM CONTINUOUS OPERATING
Important VOLTAGE
located downstream of Type 1 protectors or in
incoming power supply panels in areas with
Note ! Maximum effective voltage that can be applied low exposure to lightning strikes.
permanently to the terminals of the protection
UL1449 uses similar
device. Type 3:
parameter units, however
the tests are different • Tested with a combined 1.2/50 μs - 8/20 μs
giving different results. Iimp waveform (Class III test), which simulates
When assessing SPDs IMPULSE CURRENT the current and voltage that can reach the
ensure you are comparing Peak current with 10/350 μs waveform which equipment to be protected.
IEC parameters with IEC the protection device can withstand without • Ability to discharge medium currents to earth,
parameters. reaching end of life. providing a low Up - voltage protection
Don’t mix standards. level. Always installed downstream of a Type
2 protection designed to protect sensitive
equipment or equipment located more than
20m downstream of the Type 2 device.

The technology can provide protection solutions that

combine different types of protection: Type 1+2 and
Type 2+3.

Beyond the standards

Typical current (Ityp); SPD performance that guarantees the surge protection in the real life.
Iimp, Imax and In show the one off maximum robustness of the SPD, but most surge currents in practice are lower and repetitive. Therefore, to
approximate the lifetime of an SPD in a typical installation an assessment must be made of the number of hits the device is able to withstand at
Typical Surge Current (Ityp). Where Ityp is the value that statistically the SPD faces in real life.
It is important to highlight that in an electrical storm there are hundreds of strikes that can induce surge energy onto your installation. It’s also
possible to have hundreds of surges from network switching. In both situations the magnitude varying with distance from the source. Therefore, the
recommended minimum lifetime’s value is 500 hits at 5kA (8/20µs).

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SPD placement in your design
Where to start the protection design?
As the origin of the installation, the main switchboard is the place to start the design of SPDs on the network.

How to start the protection design?

As previously stated, the SPD protection design does not depend on the fault ratings given by the transformer it only depends on the level of
exposure in front of surge. So, what SPD do we have to install in the main switchboard?
See the diagram to the right from IEC 63205-1 standard which displays the
dispersion of the highest lightning considered: 200kA @ 10/350µs.
In the worst case scenario, 50% of this energy is conducted away to
earth leaving 100kA potential across the networks 3 phase and neutral. 50% 50%
Here a 25kA @ 10/350µs (Iimp) Type 1 SPD is highly recommended for cases
when a lightning strikes on or close to the building’s earth connection – in
particular when a building has a lightning rod.
In the “Normal Scenario” it is assumed any direct lightning strike to the
network will be at such a distance from the installation that another 50% Worst Normal
50%
scenario scenario
of the energy is dispersed to earth via other conductors before entering (Electrical network is the The installation has
your point of connection. In this scenario a device with an a 12.5kA @ only metallical conduction of other metallic conductions

10/350µs (Iimp) Type 1 is recommend. Furthermore, based on the

the installation)
50% (water, pipeline, gas)

IEC 61643-12 standard, 12.5 kA is the minimum kA rate when a Type 1

is needed.
25kA 12.5kA
If the level of exposure of the installation is lower than above described L1
25kA
L1
12.5kA
L2 L2
scenarios Type 2 SPD (Imax) may be considered along with risk and cost of L3
25kA
L3
12.5kA
25kA 2.5kA
equipment and downtime. N
Total 100kA
N
Total 50kA

Do we have to consider more SPDs in the distribution boards?

The IEC 60634-4-443 standard classifies electrical devices in categories, depending on how sensitive they are to the surge over voltage (Ue).
Category 1 devices (electronic receivers) are the most sensitive, Ue has to be at least 1.5 kV.
Whereas category 4 devices can withstand 6kV or more. Generally, components in main switchboards are category 4 devices ie ACB, MCCB etc.

Category IV III II I

230/400 lines Counters / MCCB / ACB MCBs and RCCDs Electrical devices Electronic receivers

Example

Impulse voltage
6kV 4kV 2.5kV 1.5kV
withstand

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Then, let’s consider an example below, where a Type 1+2 SPD is installed in the main distribution board of an installation. Following chart analysis, the
status of the SPD, the status of the category 1 loads (the most sensitive Ue: 1.5kV) in front of different surge scenarios:

Surge example

≤ 25kA 100kA 10kA

limp = 25kA
Imax = 100kA
In = 25kA
Up ≤ 1.5kV
In accordance with
the IEC 61643-11

Ue = 1.5kV
Robustness
classification for
electric and electronic
devices according to
IEC 60634-4-443

According to the IEC 61643-1 declared Up rate is related to In. Although SPD is
able to withstand Imax probably Up level will be higher than Ue.

Statements:
1 - For discharges over the maximum capacity (Imax) of the SPD, the loads and the SPD itself will be damaged.
2 - Iimp and Imax describe the maximum surge level the SPD itself can withstand but do not describe the protection
3 - Only In describes the level of protection as at In the residual voltage seen but the equipment being protection is Ue.
4 - As surges may be induced in cable between the main switchboard and distribution board or by the final loads themselves, a SPD in the main
switchboard may not be close enough to direct a surge in time to protect other final loads.
Conclusions:
1 - With just one stage of protection only equipment close to the SPD is protected and only up to a surge of In.
2 - To improve the protection possibilities, at least, a second stage of protection in a distribution board is a must. This SPD design is called cascading
protection

Do I need to install a third stage of surge protection devices?

A third stage of surge protection installed at the final load may be considered depending on what loads it, how critical, expensive, cost of downtime
and sensitive it is. If the cost of the equipment and/or downtime is high then installing a third stage Type 3 (1.5/50µs) device will further reduce the
risk of any last surge energy getting to your equipment.
Examples of applications that should include a 3rd stage of surge protection are:
• Hospitals
• Data Centres
• Airports
• Banking and Insurance
• Transportation

* See pages 11 and 12 for

fine protection diverters

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Selection Guide - First Stage of Surge Protection
Service Entrance - Generally in the main switchboard

START MAIN SWITCHBOARD

PSC - 25kA
Conducted Lightning Energy SPD Distance from Type 1+2 Iimp 25kA
- Direct lightning strike to building M.E.N link NHP Part No. Poles
Does the
- Lightning rod Single < 10m CPT-PSC1-25-230IR L-N
building have
Phase > 10m CPT-PSC2-25-230IR L-N-PE
external lightning Worst case as per IEC 61643
protection? Three < 10m CPT-PSC3-25-400IR L-L-L-N
(A lightning rod) Because the lightning rod increases
YES the likelihood of a lightning strike Phase > 10m CPT-PSC4-25-400IR L-L-L-N-PE
and secondly as the strike is local a
maximum proportion of the energy Parameters per Range
will enter the supply. limp 25A

USE limp 25kA (10/350us waveform) Ityp 200 x @ 20kA

Imax 100kA
In 20kA
NO Up < 1.3 kV

PSC - 12.5kA
Conducted Lightning Energy SPD Distance from Type 1+2 Iimp 12.5kA
- Direct strike to overhead lines M.E.N link NHP Part No. Poles
Does but at a distance Single < 10m CPT-PSC1-12-230IR L-N
your building Phase > 10m CPT-PSC2-12-230IR L-N-PE
have overhead supply Normal case as per IEC 61643
or is in a region with great Three < 10m CPT-PSC3-12-400IR L-L-L-N
It is assumed that it is less likely the
than 2.2 ligtning flashers per km2 YES energy from a lightning strike will Phase > 10m CPT-PSC4-12-400IR L-L-L-N-PE
per year * enter the supply and if it does a
greater percentage of the energy Parameters per Range
will already have been diverted to limp 12.5A
earth by other conductors.
Ityp 100 x @ 20kA
USE limp 12.5kA
Imax 65kA
(10/350µs waveform)
- Consider upgrading to limp 25kA In 20kA
NO Up < 1.3 kV

PSM - 40kA
Induced Surges Events SPD Distance from Type 2 Imax 40kA
- Cloud to cloud lightning M.E.N link NHP Part No. Poles
- Supply Network switching Single < 10m CPT-PSM1-40-230IR L-N
- Inductive/Capacitive loads
Phase > 10m CPT-PSM2-40-230IR * L-N-PE
Underground It is assumed that no energy Three < 10m CPT-PSM3-40-400IR L-L-L-N
mains supply from a lightning strike will
directly enter the supply Phase > 10m CPT-PSM4-40-400IR * L-L-L-N-PE
* Replace IR with SG for inbuilt earth loop impedance monitoring
USE Imax 40kA
(8/20µs waveform) Parameters per Range
Imax 40kA
Ityp 500 x @ 5kA
In 20kA
Up < 1.3 kV

*Check the lightning density Australia

in your region here: http://www.bom.gov.au/jsp/ncc/climate_averages/thunder-lightning/index.jsp
New Zealand
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Second Stage of Surge Protection
Generally, in the distribution board

DISTRIBUTION BOARD

PSM - 40kA * Upgrade the PSM range to SAFEGROUND® to monitor the earth
SPD Distance from Type 2 Imax 40kA connection critical to provide a path to direct surge energy.
M.E.N link NHP Part No. Poles
Single < 10m CPT-PSM1-40-230IR L-N SG (TYPE 2 Imax 40kA SPD + EARTH MONITORING SYSTEM
Phase > 10m CPT-PSM2-40-230IR * L-N-PE
GROUND STATUS
Three < 10m CPT-PSM3-40-400IR L-L-L-N
Phase > 10m CPT-PSM4-40-400IR * L-L-L-N-PE No Connection
* Replace IR with SG for inbuilt earth loop impedance monitoring
Poor
Parameters per Range
Imax 40kA
Correct
In 20kA
Up < 1.3 kV
Ityp Imax
500 x @ 5kA
Relacement L-N
CPT-PSM-40-230 MOD
40kA (type 2)
cartridges

EFFECTIVE SURGE PROTECTION

When the SAFEGROUND® LED is green, it indicates that the ground path
is good enough to shunt the energy peaks to ground effectively.

PSM - 20kA CONFIRMATION OF PROPPER INSTALLATION

SPD Distance from Type 2 Imax 20kA When the SAFEGROUND® LED is green, it indicates that the protection
M.E.N link NHP Part No. Poles device is properly wired and powered up.
Single < 10m CPT-PSM1-20-230IR L-N
Phase > 10m CPT-PSM2-20-230IR * L-N-PE SAFETY INFORMATION IN THE EVENT OF INDIRECT CONTACT
When the SAFEGROUND® cannot detect any ground connection, it is
Three < 10m CPT-PSM3-20-400IR L-L-L-N
advisable to check the installation status.
Phase > 10m CPT-PSM4-20-400IR * L-L-L-N-PE
* Replace IR with SG for inbuilt earth loop impedance monitoring

Parameters per Range

Imax 20kA
In 10kA
Up < 1.3 kV
Ityp 500 x @ 5kA
Relacement L-N
cartridges CPT-PSM-20-230 MOD

Based on Australia and New Zealand’s Main Electrical supply of 230/400Vac.

For other voltages, please contact NHP.

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 Electrical network diverters
PSC Series
The PSC pluggable range consists of Class 1+2 surge protective devices with low Up (protection of downstream
equipments) for single-phase and three-phase electrical power networks. These units are ideal for protection of service
entrances and distribution panels in areas exposed to lightning activity or externally generated heavy transients.

No. No. of Replacement

of phases poles Iimp Imax Connection In Uc Up Cat. No. module
CPTPSC3-25-400IR 0 1 25 kA 65 kA N-PE 25 kA 255 V < 1.5 kV CPTPSC1-25N CPTPSC-25N MOD
0 1 50 kA 100 kA N-PE 50 kA 255 V < 1.5 kV CPTPSC1-50N CPTPSC-50N MOD
0 1 100 kA 100 kA N-PE 50 kA 255 V < 1.5 kV CPTPSC1-100N CPTPSC-100N MOD
1 1 12.5 kA 65 kA L-N 25 kA 275 V < 1.3 kV CPTPSC1-12-230 IR CPTPSC-12-230 MOD
1 1 25 kA 100 kA L-N 25 kA 275 V < 1.3 kV CPTPSC1-25-230 IR CPTPSC-25-230 MOD
CPTPSC-12-230 MOD (L-N)
1 2 12.5 kA 65 kA L+N-PE 25 kA 275 V < 1.3 kV CPTPSC2-12-230 IR ) 1
CPTPSC-25N MOD (N-PE)
1 2 25 kA 100 kA L+N-PE 25 kA 275 V < 1.3 kV CPTPSC2-25-230 IR 1) CPTPSC-25-230 MOD
CPTPSC-12-230 MOD (L-N)
3 6 12 kA 100 kA L+L+L+N 25 kA 440 V < 1.3 kV CPTPSC3-12-400 IR ) 1
CPTPSC-50N MOD (N-PE)
CPTPSC-12-230 MOD (L-N)
3 6 25 kA 100 kA L+L+L+N 25 kA 440 V < 1.3 kV CPTPSC3-25-400 IR 1)
CPTPSC-50N MOD (N-PE)
L+L+L+ CPTPSC-12-230 MOD (L-N)
3 4 12.5 kA 65 kA 25 kA 440 V < 1.3 kV CPTPSC4-12-400 IR 1)
N-PE CPTPSC-50N MOD (N-PE)
3 8 25 kA 100 kA L+L+L+N-PE 25 kA 440 V < 1.3 kV CPTPSC4-25-400IR 1) CPTPSC-25-230 MOD

PSM-40 Series
The PSM-40 pluggable range consists of Class 2 surge protective devices designed for protection against transient
overvoltages in single-phase and three-phase electrical power networks. These units are ideal for protection of
distribution and branch panels which should be installed downstream of a Class 1 device.
No. of No. of Replacement
phases poles Imax Connection In Uc Up Cat. No. module
0 1 40 kA N-PE 20 kA 265 V < 1.5 kV CPTPSM1-40N CPTPSM-40N MOD
1 1 40 kA L-N 20 kA 275 V < 1.3 kV CPTPSM1-40-230 IR CPTPSM-40-230 MOD
CPTPSM4-40-400 IR
CPTPSM-40-230 MOD (L-N)
1 2 40 kA L+N-PE 20 kA 275 V < 1.3 kV CPTPSM2-40-230 IR ) 1
CPTPSM-40N MOD (N-PE)
L+L+L+N CPTPSM-40-230 MOD (L-N)
3 4 40 kA 20 kA 275 V < 1.3 kV CPTPSM4-40-400 IR 1)
- PE CPTPSM-40N MOD (N-PE)

SAFEGROUND
PSM Series Class 2 SPD with integrated Earth Loop Impedance Monitoring
No. of No. of Replacement
phases poles Imax Connection In Uc Up Cat. No. module
2 2 40 kA L+N-PE 20 kA 440 V < 1.3 kV CPTPSM2-40-230 SG CPTPSM-40-230 MOD (L-N)
4 4 40 kA L+L+L+N-PE 20 kA 440 V < 1.3 kV CPTPSM4-40-400 SG CPTPSM-40-230 MOD (L-N)
CPTPSM4-40-400 SG

Notes: 1) Up listed above is between L - N. The Up between N - PE is < 1.5 kV.

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PSM-20 Series
The PSM-20 pluggable range consists of Class 2+3 surge protective devices designed for fine protection of sensitive
equipment in single phase or three phase networks. These units should be installed as close as possible to the equipment
you intended to protect and finalise the offering as a cascaded surge protected network, downstream of a Class 2 device.

No. of No. of Replacement

phases poles Imax Connection In Uc Up Uoc Cat. No. module
0 1 20 kA N-PE 10 kA 255 V < 1.5 kV 10 kV CPTPSM1-20N CPTPSM-20N MOD
1 1 20 kA L-N 10 kA 320 V < 1.4 kV 10 kV CPTPSM1-20-230 IR CPTPSM-20-230 MOD
CPTPSM-20-230 MOD (L-N)
1 2 20 kA L+N-PE 10 kA 320 V < 1.4 kV 10 kV CPTPSM2-20-230 IR 1)
CPTPSM-20N MOD (N-PE)
CPTPSM2-20-230 IR L+L+L+N CPTPSM-20-230 MOD (L-N)
3 4 20 kA 10 kA 320 V < 1.4 kV 10 kV CPTPSM4-20-400 IR 1)
- PE CPTPSM-20N MOD (N-PE)

DM2 - Surge diverter and EMI filter

The DM2 Class 2+3 surge diverter and filter is used to protect sensitive equipment. The unit has an EMI filter that reduces
high-frequency disturbance propagated through the network, which can affect the operation of connected equipment.
The DM2 is installed in series with the equipment to be protected and activates with different discharge stages, which are
co-ordinated so as to provide a lower residual voltage at the output while at the same time being able to shunt a high
discharge current.
EMI/RFI
CPTDM2-230-20A Imax In Inom Noise Rejection Uc Up Cat. No.

20 kA (L-G) 10 kA (L-G) - 74 dB (differential mode)

20 A 275 V ≤1.2 kV CPTDM2-230-20A
20 kA (N-G) 10 kA (N-G) - 82 dB (common mode)

CSF21
CSF is the range of combined Type 2+3/Class II+III devices intended for protecting against induced voltage surges
(8/20 μs) while providing a very fine protection (1,2/50 μs) to sensitive equipment, in accordance with the
IEC/EN 61643-11 standard. Suitable for the second and final steps of protection in panels with Type 2 protection
devices installed upstream, such as PSM 40. These systems should be installed as close as possible to the equipment
to be protected. Ideal for small spaces. Wide range of rated voltages.

Un(V) Uc(V) Imax (kA) In (kA) Up Cat. No.

12 20 6 3 ≤0,22 (L1-L2) 0,7 (L1/L2-PE) CPTCSF21-12 IR
24 30 6 3 ≤0,22 (L1-L2) 0,7 (L1/L2-PE) CPTCSF21-24 IR
CPTCSF21-230 IR 48 60 6 3 ≤0,33 (L1-L2) 0,7 (L1/L2-PE) CPTCSF21-48 IR
60 75 6 3 ≤0,5 (L1-L2) 0,9 (L1/L2-PE) CPTCSF21-60 IR
120 150 6 3 ≤0,7 (L1-L2) 0,9 (L1/L2-PE) CPTCSF21- 120 IR
230 275 20 10 ≤1,4 (L1-L2) 1,4 (L1/L2-PE) CPTCSF21-230 IR

DIN24V-3A
The DIN 24 V-3 A Class 3 unit is designed for installations and equipment supplied with 24 V and is installed in
series and as close as possible to the equipment being protected.

Imax In Inom Uc Up Cat. No.

<10 kA <5 kA 3A 30 V <0.045 kV CPTDIN24V-3A

CPTDIN24V-3A

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Fine protective diverters
Telephone lines | Data Network | Measurement and Control
Maximum
Signal Maximum Protected transmission Protection Connector Product
type comms. voltage wires frequency format type reference

Telephone lines 3MHz DIN Terminal CPTDIN-ADSL i

3MHz Aerial RJ11 Female CPTMCH-ADSL i

ADSL telephony 200 V 2

3MHz krone Krone terminal block CPTKPL1 CG i

CPTKPL1CG
3MHz R &M R&M terminal block CPTTPL1 CG i

Data network 4x2 Cat. 5e (250MHz) 1 pole RJ45 Female CPTNETPRO 100 BT i

Ethernet Cat. 5e 5V (4x2)x18 Cat. 5e (250MHz) 18 pole rack RJ45 Female CPTNETPRO CG18P (CAT. 6) i

(4x2)x24 Cat. 5e (250MHz) 24 pole rack RJ45 Female CPTNETPRO CG-24P (CAT. 5.E) i

4x2 Cat. 6 (250MHz) 1 pole RJ45 male UTP cable CPTNETPRO CG-1P M i

CPTNETPRO100BT
Ethernet Cat. 6 5V (4x2)x18 Cat. 6 (250MHz) 18 pole rack RJ45 Female CPTNETPRO CG18P (CAT. 6) i

(4x2)x24 Cat. 6 (250MHz) 24 pole rack RJ45 Female CPTNETPRO CG-24P (CAT. 6) i

Power over Ethernet, POE 48 V DC / 5 V DC 4x2 Cat. 6 1 pole RJ45 Male (cable) CPTNETPRO 1P POE (CAT. 6) i

4MHz DIN Terminal CPTDIN 24V-2C i

Measurement and 1 pair

control 3MHz DIN Terminal CPTBNV 30 i

Profibus PA 24 V
2 pairs 2MHz DIN Terminal CPTDIN 24V-2G2 i

2+GND 2MHz Sub-D 9 Sub-D CPT DB9-PFB/2HS i

1 pair 1.2MHz DIN Terminal CPTDIN 485-2C i

CPTBNV30
12 V 1 pair+GND 3MHz DIN Terminal CPTDIN 485-3 i

RS 485 / 422 2 pair+GND 3MHz DIN Terminal CPTDIN 485-5N i

1 pair 4MHz DIN Terminal CPTDIN 24V-2C i

24 V
2 pairs 2MHz DIN Terminal CPTDIN 24V-2G2 i

12 V 1 pair 1.2MHz DIN Terminal CPTDIN 12V-2C i

CPTDIN12V-2C
4MHz DIN Terminal CPTDIN 24V-2C i

4 - 20 mA 1 pair 3MHz DIN Terminal CPTBNV 30 i

24 V
4MHz DIN Terminal CPTDIN 24V-2C i

CPTDIN24V-2G2 2 pairs 2MHz DIN Terminal CPTDIN 24V-2G2 i

12 V 2 1.2MHz DIN Terminal CPTDIN 12V-2C i

4MHz DIN Terminal CPTDIN 24V-2C i

Binary signals 2
24 V 3MHz DIN Terminal CPTBNV 30 i

4 2GHz DIN Terminal CPTDIN 24V-4G1 i

CPTDIN485-3
Temperature probe (PTC) 6V 1 pair 1MHz DIN Terminal CPTDIN 6V-2C i

i - Indent item

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 Photovoltaic (PV) diverters
Photovoltaic installations are highly exposed to atmospherical phenomena as well as to the resulting power surges
and induced over voltages. 80% of the damages affecting inverter units happen as a result of over voltages.
Almost 100% of service interruptions in these plants are associated to atmospherical phenomena (lightning strikes
or discharges). It is therefore very important that both the DC and AC electrical lines in photovoltaic systems be
protected with the appropriate surge protection devices.

DC Protection

PSC3 Pluggable
The PSC3 series of surge protective devices comprises of Class 1+2 pluggable protectors for common and differential
mode protection at the DC side of photovoltaic power plants with operating voltages of up to 1500 V.
These units are ideal for protection of PV applications connected to service entrances and distribution panels in areas
exposed to lightning activity or externally generated heavy transients.

Iimp Imax In Uoc Up Cat. No.

5 kA 65 kA 20 kA 1000 V DC < 3.6 kV CPTPSC3-5-1000IR
CPTPSC3-5-1000IR

PSM3 Pluggable
The PSM3 series of surge protective devices comprises of Class 2 pluggable protectors for common and differential
mode protection at the DC side of photovoltaic power plants with operating voltages of up to 1500 V.
These units are ideal for protection of PV applications connected to distribution and branch panels etc.

Imax In Uoc Up Cat. No.

40 kA 20 kA 600 V DC < 2.6 kV CPTPSM3-40-600IR
40 kA 20 kA 1000 V DC < 4 kV CPTPSM3-40-1000IR

CPTPSM3-40-600IR 40 kA 20 kA 1500 V DC < 5 kV CPTPSM3-40-1500IR

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Recommended lengths and connection types according to 61643-12
In order to achieve optimum over voltage protection,
connecting conductors of SPDs shall be as short as
possible. Long lead lengths will degrade the protection
offered by the SPD.
When connecting an SPD in parallel, the optimal
connection is a “V-type” (see image to the below).
Whenever this is not feasible, the maximum derivation
cable length should be less than 0.5m.

Wiring, general considerations (lengths and sections)

F1 F1 F1
L1 L1 L1
N L2 L2
L3 L3
N

F2 Red/Network F2 F2

TNS TNC TNS

PE PE PE

STRANDED RIGID
10 mm 10 mm
Type of wire

Ø min. L,N,PE 6mm²

Ø max. L,N,PE 25 mm² 35 mm²

When do you have to install a back-up fuse or circuit breaker * Remote indication

Back-up fuse Umax/Imax

Maximum back-up rating
Range Recommended
according to manufacturer
in IEC61643 0,27 AC: 250V/1A
Nm

If F1>315 A then If F1≤315 A then

PSC Iimp
250 A gG DC: 125V/0,2A
T12 25 25kA
F2 ≤315 A F2 not required
F1>200 A If F1≤200 A then
PSC T12 Iimp
160 A gG
12,5 12,5kA max 1,5 mm²
F2 ≤200 A F2 not required min 0,05 mm²

F1>125 A If F1≤125 A then

PSM T2 Imax
100 A gG
40 40kA
F2 ≤125 A F2 not required
F1>80 A If F1≤80 A then * If the main circuit breaker has a rating less than the
PSM T2 Imax
63 A gG maximum required by the SPD, then additional protection
20 20kA
F2 ≤80 A F2 not required is not required.

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Concept Panelboards with Surge Protection
An extensive and flexible range of panelboards to suit your various application needs

SafeGround SPD
Dual neutral bar
No Connection
Extra DIN rail Metal hinge pin
Poor
space 9+9
Mounting rail for Correct
accessories
Recommended
Roll edges on brackets
to protect cables
Door opens 180º
Compact main
switch
Shrouded Continuous door seal
connections IP2X

Semi flush door

Dual earth bar
handle

Cable management Roller cam for

built into mounting better closing
brackets action

3 point door
Dimple mounts for locking
uneven walls

Knockouts–
pole fillers not
always required
Removable gland-plate NC encapsulated
opening 132mm x 554mm chassis top feed

Removable hinged Space between door and

escucheon escutcheon for accessory
options 75mm

Concept One
The essential panelboard
The Concept One panelboard offers the core range of essential features.
Concept One offers compact enclosure with a neutral finish to blend in.

Concept Plus
The multipurpose panelboard
The Concept Plus panelboard is a multipurpose panelboard for general purpose applications offering
large range of features and options. Concept Plus offers IP42 rating with option IP52.

Concept Premier
The premium panelboard
The Concept Premier panelboard is a premium panelboard offering all the features of Concept Plus but also
includes additonal features such as IP66 rating, 3 point door locking and stainless steel option. The increased
depth between escutcheon and door allows load break handles and locking devices to be fitted
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