Surge protection devices (SPD)
Surge Protection Devices (SPD): Safeguard Your Electrical Systems from Voltage Surges
Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) are designed to protect electrical equipment and systems from harmful voltage spikes and surges caused by lightning strikes, switching operations, or electrical faults. These devices absorb and divert excess energy, ensuring that sensitive electronic components remain unharmed. SPDs are crucial for protecting both residential and industrial equipment, providing reliable defense against electrical surges and enhancing the longevity of your electrical systemsFeatures:
- Effective
Surge Protection:
Absorbs and diverts voltage surges to protect electrical systems from
damage.
- Multi-Level
Protection:
Available in three types (Type 1, 2, and 3) for comprehensive protection
at different stages of the electrical system, from the main supply to
individual appliances.
- Fast
Response Time:
Reacts to voltage surges in less than 25 nanoseconds, ensuring your system
remains safe during surges.
- High
Discharge Capacity:
Handles large current spikes caused by lightning and electrical faults,
protecting even in extreme conditions.
- Easy
Installation:
DIN rail or panel-mounted design makes installation quick and simple.
- Visual
Status Indicator:
Provides a clear indication of device health and whether replacement is
needed.
- Long
Lifespan:
Built with durable materials and engineered for high endurance in
industrial and residential settings.
- Versatile
Application:
Compatible with a wide range of electrical installations, including
commercial buildings, data centers, and homes.
- Safety
Compliance:
Conforms to international standards for surge protection, ensuring maximum
safety and performance.
Technical Specifications of Surge Protection Devices (SPD)
- Types:
- Type 1
(Direct lightning current protection)
- Type 2
(Surge protection for indirect lightning and switching surges)
- Type 3
(Additional point-of-use protection)
- Nominal
Voltage (Un):
230V AC (Single-phase), 400V AC (Three-phase)
- Maximum
Discharge Current (Imax): 10kA to 100kA (depending on model)
- Voltage
Protection Level (Up):
< 1.5 kV (Type 1), < 1.25 kV (Type 2), < 1 kV (Type 3)
- Response
Time:
< 25 nanoseconds
- Frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Mounting: DIN rail or
panel-mounted
- Protection
Modes:
L-N, L-PE, N-PE (Line to Neutral, Line to Ground, Neutral to Ground)
- Standards
Compliance:
- IEC
61643-11 (for Type 1 and 2)
- IEC
61643-31 (for Type 3)
- EN 61643-21
(Communication and data line protection)
- Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +80°C
Applications:
- Residential: Protects
household appliances, entertainment systems, and personal electronics from
voltage surges.
- Commercial
Buildings:
Provides surge protection for critical electrical equipment, including
HVAC systems, lighting, and communication devices.
- Data
Centers:
Safeguards servers, networking equipment, and sensitive electronics from
damaging power surges.
- Industrial
Plants:
Protects machinery, control systems, and automation equipment from voltage
surges caused by industrial processes or external electrical disturbances.
- Telecommunications: Ensures
continuous operation and protection for telephone, internet, and
communication systems.
- Renewable
Energy Systems:
Ideal for protecting solar power installations and wind turbines from
electrical surges.