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 Contents

Introduction 2-3
What are transient overvoltages and why you need protection

Classification of Surge Protection Devices 4

Comparison between VDE and IEC location categories and which MMP protector is relevant

Wiring system overview 5

An overview of the wiring system diagrams showing how to connect MMP protectors

Protectors 6 - 16
Full product details of the entire range of Furse MMP modular transient overvoltage protectors

Selecting the right protector for your 230V system*

Nominal Maximum Continuous Phase Installation MMP BB MMP C Description
Voltage (Un) Operating Voltage (Uc) Imax = 150kA Imax = 40kA
Iimp = 25kA

220 - 240VRMS 275VRMS 1 TN-C, IT MMP B275B/1 MMP C275/1 Single Phase (L-E)

1 TN-S, TN-C-S MMP B275B/2 MMP C275/2 Single Phase (L-E) + N

1 TT MMP B275B/1+1T MMP C275/1+1T Single Phase (L-N)

(Gas discharge tube N-E)
3 TN-C, IT MMP B275B/3 MMP C275/3 Three Phase (L-E)

3 TN-S, TN-C-S MMP B275B/4 MMP C275/4 Three Phase (L-E) + N

3 TT MMP B275B/3+1T MMP C275/3+1T Three Phase (L-N)

(Gas discharge tube N-E)

A range of compact MMP protectors (2BA, 1B, and 2C Series) is also available. Please contact Furse for details.
* Protectors are available for all system voltages. Please contact Furse for further information.

Product range overview

The Furse MMP Series protectors are suitable for use on single or three phase mains supplies and power
distribution systems. The varistor based design eliminates the high follow current (If) associated with
spark gap based surge protection. The series consists of the following products:

MMP BB Series
● Type 1 (Class I/Class B) protectors
● For protecting against partial direct or indirect lightning strikes, Imax = 150kA 8/20µs, Iimp = 25kA 10/350µs
● Redundancy, indicates if unit is partially or fully damaged

MMP C Series
● Type 2 (Class II/Class C) protectors
● For protecting against indirect lightning strikes, Imax = 40kA 8/20µs

MMP D Series
● Type 3 (Class III/Class D) protectors
1
● For protecting against indirect lightning strikes, Imax = 10kA 8/20µs
● 3 mode protection; L-N, L-PE and N-PE

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 What are transient overvoltages
and why do you need protection?

Transient overvoltages are large, very brief and potentially destructive increases in voltage.

Causes
Transient overvoltages can be caused by:
● the secondary effects of lightning strikes (either
between clouds or to ground) from a kilometre
or more away

● the electrical switching of large inductive loads

(such as motors, transformers and electrical
drives), or capacitative loads (such as power
factor correction)

Devastating effects Transient

overvoltage
Although they last only thousandths or damage to the
circuit board, left,
millionths of a second, transient overvoltages is clear to see, but
can devastate modern electronic systems: most damage is
barely visible,
● disrupting system operations, through data as below.
loss, data and software corruption and
unexplained crashes
● degrading equipment components and
circuitry, shortening equipment lifetime
and increasing failures
● destroying components, circuit boards and
I/O cards
● causing costly and unnecessary system downtime

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 What are transient overvoltages
and why do you need protection?

Growing threat
The miniaturisation of electronic components and circuits makes systems ever more susceptible to damage, and the
growing use of electronic systems further increases our vulnerability to the effects of transients.
The new BS EN/IEC 62305 “Protection against lightning”
standards therefore emphasize the need to protect
electronic equipment and systems to ensure safety and
business continuity.
Most modern electronic systems are at risk:
● computers
● data communication networks
● building management systems
● PABX telephone exchanges
● CCTV equipment
● fire and burglar alarms
● telecom base stations
● uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs)
● programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
● plant sensors
● telemetry and data acquisition equipment
Loss of these systems would cripple industrial,
commercial and government organisations alike.

Risk assessment
Although most of us work in buildings with lightning conductors, these aren’t designed to, and won’t, stop transient
overvoltages from damaging electronic equipment. As recognised by the latest “BS EN/IEC 62305 standards”, to prevent
lightning damage to electronic systems, this structural lightning protection needs to be complemented with transient
overvoltage protection.
The single risk assessment of BS EN/IEC 62305 encompasses protection for both the structure and its contents -
human life and electronic equipment. Interestingly, the risk of transient overvoltage damage to electronic systems
inside a building is greater than the risk of damage to the building itself.
Therefore, if, like most people, you work in a building where structural lightning protection has already been thought
necessary, then there is a ready made argument for transient overvoltage protection.

Example: collection area comparison

This site consists of a main building A, auxiliary buildings B and some
ground level sensors C, which are linked by various underground cables.
The collection area for this site for a direct lightning strike is a distance
equivalent to the height of the structures laid out in plan (shown as the
shaded area). The effective collection area for transient overvoltages is
much larger. It includes a collection area associated with the surrounding
ground (unshaded), plus additional areas (not shown) for incoming
power and phone lines D.
For more information about lightning protection standards, contact Furse.

Protection benefits
Effective transient overvoltage protection can prevent:
● fire risks and electric shock hazards
● health and safety hazards caused by plant instability, after loss of control
● loss of essential services – fire alarm, security systems, building management systems
● lost/destroyed data or equipment damage
● repair work – especially costly for remote or unmanned installations 3
● the high cost of extended stoppages – sales lost to competitors, lost production, deterioration or spoilage of
work in progress

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 Classification of Surge Protection Devices

International and European Standards IEC 61643 and EN 61643 (replacing standards such as DIN VDE
0675) determine the co-ordination of surge protectors according to their location and requirements.

Type 1 (Class I/Class B) protectors

Located at an area where high lightning currents are expected. Typically fitted to provide equipotential bonding
at the service entrance (main distribution board).

Type 2 (Class II/Class C) protectors

Located at sub-distribution boards to control overvoltages, often residual voltages, from the upsteam Class I
lightning current arrestors.

Type 3 (Class III/Class D) protectors

Located close to the equipment, typically at the socket outlet, they provide local protection by limiting overvoltages
caused by switching operations to safe levels.
Surge protection devices must provide a level of protection below the withstand voltage of equipment to prevent
equipment damage. The withstand voltage depends on the type of equipment and its sensitivity.
These withstand levels are defined in 4 overvoltage categories by IEC 60664 as shown below.
Using a co-ordinated set of protectors, as offered by the Furse MMP Series, optimum protection from damage to
equipment is achieved.
For protection of highly critical and sensitive equipment, where continual operation is necessary, please contact
Furse for further information.

Type 1 Type 2 Type 3

MMP Product MMP B275B Series✝ MMP C275 Series✝ MMP D275 Series
MMP CN275 Series✝

Classification
- EN 1 2 3
- IEC I II III
- VDE B C D

Protection category
(defined in IEC 60664) IV III II I
(6kV) (4kV) (2.5kV) (1.5kV)

230/400V MDB Meter Socket Local protection

kWh Equipment

✝ A range of compact MMP protectors (2BA, 1B, and 2C Series) is also available. Please contact Furse for details.

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 Wiring system overview

The following wiring diagrams detail how to connect the Furse MMP BB, C, CN and D Series protectors for the
common types of mains wiring installations. For more details and to see the direct comparisons across the range,
please refer to the MMP Product Selector Chart on page 1.

TN-C Networks L1 L1
For systems with a combined Neutral/Earth supply L2 L2
conductor (PEN). L3 L3

PEN PEN

TN-S Networks L1 L1
For systems with separate Neutral/Earth supply L2 L2
conductors (PE & N). L3 L3
N N
PE PE

TN-C-S Networks L1 L1
For systems with a combined Neutral/Earth supply L2 L2
conductor that is split locally to provide a separated L3 L3
Neutral conductor (PEN, PE & N).
N N
PEN PE

TT Networks L1 L1
For systems where only Live and Neutral conductors L2 L2
are provided from the mains supply. An Earth for L3 L3
the equipment is provided locally. Surge protection
N N
between Neutral/Earth can be offered by a spark gap
(GDT) device to provide galvanic isolation between
the Neutral supply and local Earth conductors.

IT Networks
Contact Furse for assistance.
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 MMP BB Series – 1 phase

Wiring diagrams
The diagrams below illustrate
how to wire the MMP protector
according to your chosen
electrical system.

PEN

Main distribution
250 AgL
fusing

board
L

TN-C

Specification L
N
● Type 1 (Class I/Class B) protector PE

Main distribution
250 AgL

Imax = 150kA 8/20µs

fusing
●

board
L N
● Iimp = 25kA 10/350µs

Application
Use on single or three phase mains supplies and power distribution systems
for protection against partial direct or indirect lightning strikes.
TN-S
Installation
Should be installed in a main distribution panel. The protector is suitable
for attachment to a 35mm top hat DIN rail.
L L
N
PEN PE
Features and benefits
Main distribution

250 AgL
fusing
board

● The varistor based design eliminates the high follow current (If) L N

associated with spark gap based surge protection

● Two red indicators show when the protector requires replacement
● If only one indicator is displayed then there is still limited protection
offered by the unit

TN-C-S
● This indication can also trigger a remote signal contact to interface
with a building management system. Please use ‘/S’ after the part no.
to order the remote indication (normally-open) contact version

L
N
PE
Main distribution

250 AgL
fusing
board

L N

Compact Type 1
(Class I/Class B) protectors
A range of compact Type 1 (Class I/Class B) protectors
is available from Furse.
6 N N
See page 16 for a brief summary of each protector

TT
type or contact Furse for further information.

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 MMP BB Series – 1 phase

MMP B275B/1 MMP B275B/2 MMP B275B/1+1T

Electrical specification
Installation TNC TNS/TNCS TT

Nominal voltage* 220 - 240VRMS 220 - 240VRMS 220 - 240VRMS

Maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc) 275Vac / 350Vdc 275Vac / 350Vdc 275Vac / 350Vdc

Back up fuse 250AgL 250AgL 250AgL

(If mains supply >100A)
Short circuit capability 25kA / 50Hz 25kA / 50Hz 25kA / 50Hz

Signal contact ratings 250VRMS / 0.5A 250VRMS / 0.5A 250VRMS / 0.5A

Signal contact part no. MMP B275B/1/S MMP B275B/2/S MMP B275B/1+1T/S

Transient specification
Arrestor classification1
EN 1 (1 + 2) 1 (1 + 2) 1 (1 + 2)
IEC I (I + II) I (I + II) I (I + II)
E DIN VDE 0675 B (B + C) B (B + C) B (B + C)

Let-through voltage (Up)2

at In (8/20µs) <1.6kV <1.6kV <1.6kV
at Iimp (10/350µs) <1.0kV <1.0kV <1.0kV
at 1.2/50µs – – <1.2kV

Nominal discharge current

In (8/20µs) 70kA 70kA 70kA
Maximum discharge current
Imax (8/20µs) 150kA 150kA 150kA
Iimp (10/350µs) 25kA 25kA 25kA / 100kA (N-E)
1
Tested to BS EN/IEC-61643
2
Values stated are per pole

Mechanical specification
Temperature range -40 to +80ºC

Connection
for power 35mm2 solid conductor, 25mm2 stranded conductor
for signal 1.5mm2 conductor (/S Option)
Mounting Indoor, 35mm top hat DIN rail

Degree of protection IP20

Case material Thermoplastic, UL 94 V-0

Dimensions
to DIN 43880 90mm x 68mm x 36mm (2TE) 90mm x 68mm x 72mm (4TE) 90mm x 68mm x 72mm (4TE)
Height with remote signal contact =100mm
Enclosure dimensions
for up to 4TE wide 170mm x 98mm x 105mm (MMP ENC4)

36 mm 72 mm

90 mm 90 mm

Standard
depth 68 mm
* Protectors are available 7
for all system voltages - 2TE 4TE

contact Furse.

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 MMP BB Series – 3 phase

Wiring diagrams
The diagrams below illustrate
how to wire the MMP protector
according to your chosen
electrical system.

L1
L2
L3

PEN

Main distribution
250 AgL
fusing

board
L1 L2 L3

TN-C

Specification L1
L2

● Type 1 (Class I/Class B) protector L3

N
PE
● Imax = 150kA 8/20µs

Main distribution
250 AgL
fusing

Iimp = 25kA 10/350µs

board
● L1 L2 L3 N

Application
Use on single or three phase mains supplies and power distribution systems
for protection against partial direct or indirect lightning strikes.
TN-S
Installation
Should be installed in a main distribution panel. The protector is suitable
for attachment to a 35mm top hat DIN rail.
L1 L1
L2 L2
L3 L3

Features and benefits PEN

N
PE
Main distribution

250 AgL
fusing

● The varistor based design eliminates the high follow current (If)
board

L1 L2 L3 N
associated with spark gap based surge protection
● Two red indicators show when the protector requires replacement
● If only one indicator is displayed then there is still limited protection
offered by the unit

TN-C-S
● This indication can also trigger a remote signal contact to interface
with a building management system. Please use ‘/S’ after the part no.
to order the remote indication (normally-open) contact version

L1
L2
L3
N
PE
Main distribution

250 AgL
fusing
board

L1 L2 L3 N

Compact Type 1
(Class I/Class B) protectors
A range of compact Type 1 (Class I/Class B)
protectors is available from Furse.
8 N N N N

See page 16 for a brief summary of each

TT
protector type or contact Furse for
further information.

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 MMP BB Series – 3 phase

MMP B275B/3 MMP B275B/4 MMP B275B/3+1T

Electrical specification
Installation TNC TNS/TNCS TT

Nominal voltage* 220 - 240VRMS 220 - 240VRMS 220 - 240VRMS

Maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc) 275Vac / 350Vdc 275Vac / 350Vdc 275Vac / 350Vdc

Back up fuse 250AgL 250AgL 250AgL

(If mains supply >100A)
Short circuit capability 25kA / 50Hz 25kA / 50Hz 25kA / 50Hz

Signal contact ratings 250VRMS / 0.5A 250VRMS / 0.5A 250VRMS / 0.5A

Signal contact part no. MMP B275B/3/S MMP B275B/4/S MMP B275B/3+1T/S

Transient specification
Arrestor classification1
EN 1 (1 + 2) 1 (1 + 2) 1 (1 + 2)
IEC I (I + II) I (I + II) I (I + II)
E DIN VDE 0675 B (B + C) B (B + C) B (B + C)

Let-through voltage (Up)2

at In (8/20µs) <1.6kV <1.6kV <1.6kV
at Iimp (10/350µs) <1.0kV <1.0kV <1.0kV
at 1.2/50µs – – <1.2kV

Nominal discharge current

In (8/20µs) 70kA 70kA 70kA
Maximum discharge current
Imax (8/20µs) 150kA 150kA 150kA
Iimp (10/350µs) 25kA 25kA 25kA / 100kA (N-E)
1
Tested to BS EN/IEC-61643
2
Values stated are per pole

Mechanical specification
Temperature range -40 to +80ºC

Connection
for power 35mm2 solid conductor, 25mm2 stranded conductor
for signal 1.5mm2 conductor (/S Option)
Mounting Indoor, 35mm top hat DIN rail

Degree of protection IP20

Case material Thermoplastic, UL 94 V-0

Dimensions
to DIN 43880 90mm x 68mm x 108mm (6TE) 90mm x 68mm x 144mm (8TE) 90mm x 68mm x 144mm (8TE)
Height with remote signal contact =100mm
Enclosure dimensions
for up to 8TE wide 180mm x 98mm x 180mm (MMP ENC8)

108 mm 144 mm

90 mm 90 mm

Standard
depth
68 mm
9
6TE 8TE

* Protectors are available for all system voltages - contact Furse.

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 MMP C + CN Series – 1 phase

Wiring diagrams
The diagrams below illustrate
how to wire the MMP protector
according to your chosen
electrical system.

PEN

Sub-distribution
100 AgL
fusing

board
L

TN-C

Specification
L

● Type 2 (Class II/Class C) protector N

PE

Sub-distribution
100 AgL
● Imax = 40kA 8/20µs fusing

board
L N

Application
Use on single or three phase mains supplies and power distribution systems
for protection against partial direct or indirect lightning strikes.

Installation TN-S
Should be installed in a sub-distribution panel or as close as possible to the
equipment to be protected. The protector’s base is suitable for attachment
to a 35mm top hat DIN rail.
L L
N
Features and benefits PEN PE
Sub-distribution

100 AgL
fusing

● The varistor based design eliminates the high follow current (If)
board

L N
associated with spark gap based surge protection
● The C Series utilises replaceable protection modules
● A red indicator shows when the protector requires replacement
(replacement module part no. MMP C275)

TN-C-S
● This indication can also trigger a remote signal contact to interface
with a building management system. Please use ‘/S’ after the part no.
to order the remote indication (change-over) contact version

L
N
PE
Sub-distribution

100 AgL
fusing
board

Compact Type 2 (Class II/Class C) protectors

A range of compact Type 2 (Class II/Class C) protectors is available
from Furse. N
10 See page 16 for a brief summary of each protector type or contact

TT
Furse for further information.

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 MMP C + CN Series – 1 phase

MMP C275/1 MMP C275/2 MMP C275/1+1T

Electrical specification
Installation TNC TNS/TNCS TT

Nominal voltage* 220 - 240VRMS 220 - 240VRMS 220 - 240VRMS

Maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc) 275Vac / 350Vdc 275Vac / 350Vdc 275Vac / 350Vdc

Back up fuse 100AgL 100AgL 100AgL

(If mains supply >100A)
Short circuit capability 25kA / 50Hz 25kA / 50Hz 25kA / 50Hz

Signal contact ratings 250VRMS / 0.5A 250VRMS / 0.5A 250VRMS / 0.5A

Signal contact part no. MMP C275/1/S MMP C275/2/S MMP C275/1+1T/S
Non-replaceable SPD part no. MMP CN275/1 MMP CN275/2 MMP CN275/1+1T
Non-replaceable SPD signal contact part no. MMP CN275/1/S MMP CN275/2/S MMP CN275/1+1T/S

Transient specification
Arrestor classification1
EN 2 2 2
IEC II II II
E DIN VDE 0675 C C C

Let-through voltage (Up)2

at In (8/20µs) <0.9kV <0.9kV <0.9kV
at Iimp (10/350µs), N-E – – <1.3kV
at 1.2/50µs – – <1.2kV

Nominal discharge current

In (8/20µs) 20kA 20kA 20kA
Maximum discharge current
Imax (8/20µs) 40kA 40kA 40kA
Iimp (10/350µs) – – 12.5kA (N-E)
1
Tested to BS EN/IEC-61643
2
Values stated are per pole

Mechanical specification
Temperature range -40 to +80ºC

Connection
for power 35mm2 solid conductor, 25mm2 stranded conductor
for signal 1.5mm2 conductor (/S Option)
Mounting Indoor, 35mm top hat DIN rail

Degree of protection IP20

Case material Thermoplastic, UL 94 V-0

Dimensions
to DIN 43880 90mm x 68mm x 17mm (1TE) 90mm x 68mm x 36mm (2TE) 90mm x 68mm x 36mm (2TE)
Height with remote signal contact =100mm
Enclosure dimensions
for up to 4TE wide 170mm x 98mm x 105mm (MMP ENC4)

17 mm 36 mm

90 mm 90 mm

* Protectors are available 11

Standard
for all system voltages - depth 68 mm

contact Furse. 1TE 2TE

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 MMP C + CN Series – 3 phase

Wiring diagrams
The diagrams below illustrate
how to wire the MMP protector
according to your chosen
electrical system.

Sub-distribution
100 AgL
fusing

board
TN-C

Specification L1
L2
● Type 2 (Class II/Class C) protector L3
N
PE
● Imax = 40kA 8/20µs

Sub-distribution
100 AgL
fusing

board
L1 L2 L3 N

Application
Use on single or three phase mains supplies and power distribution systems
for protection against partial direct or indirect lightning strikes.

Installation TN-S
Should be installed in a sub-distribution panel or as close as possible to the
equipment to be protected. The protector’s base is suitable for attachment
to a 35mm top hat DIN rail.
L1 L1
L2 L2

Features and benefits L3 L3

N
PEN PE
Sub-distribution

● The varistor based design eliminates the high follow current (If) 100 AgL
fusing
board

associated with spark gap based surge protection L1 L2 L3 N

● The C Series utilises replaceable protection modules

● A red indicator shows when the protector requires replacement
(replacement module part no. MMP C275)

TN-C-S
● This indication can also trigger a remote signal contact to interface
with a building management system. Please use ‘/S’ after the part no.
to order the remote indication (change-over) contact version

L1
L2
L3
N
PE
Sub-distribution

100 AgL
fusing
board

L1 L2 L3

Compact Type 2 (Class II/Class C) protectors

A range of compact Type 2 (Class II/Class C) protectors is available
from Furse.
12 See page 16 for a brief summary of each protector type or contact N

TT
Furse for further information.

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MMP C275/3 MMP C275/4 MMP C275/3+1T

Electrical specification
Installation TNC TNS/TNCS TT

Nominal voltage* 220 - 240VRMS 220 - 240VRMS 220 - 240VRMS

Maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc) 275Vac / 350Vdc 275Vac / 350Vdc 275Vac / 350Vdc

Back up fuse 100AgL 100AgL 100AgL

(If mains supply >100A)
Short circuit capability 25kA / 50Hz 25kA / 50Hz 25kA / 50Hz

Signal contact ratings 250VRMS / 0.5A 250VRMS / 0.5A 250VRMS / 0.5A

Signal contact part no. MMP C275/3/S MMP C275/4/S MMP C275/3+1T/S
Non-replaceable SPD part no. MMP CN275/3 MMP CN275/4 MMP CN275/3+1T
Non-replaceable SPD signal contact part no. MMP CN275/3/S MMP CN275/4/S MMP CN275/3+1T/S

Transient specification
Arrestor classification1
EN 2 2 2
IEC II II II
E DIN VDE 0675 C C C

Let-through voltage (Up)2

at In (8/20µs) <0.9kV <0.9kV <0.9kV
at Iimp (10/350µs), N-E – – <1.3kV
at 1.2/50µs – – <1.2kV

Nominal discharge current

In (8/20µs) 20kA 20kA 20kA
Maximum discharge current
Imax (8/20µs) 40kA 40kA 40kA
Iimp (10/350µs) – – 12.5kA (N-E)
1
Tested to BS EN/IEC-61643
2
Values stated are per pole

Mechanical specification
Temperature range -40 to +80ºC

Connection
for power 35mm2 solid conductor, 25mm2 stranded conductor
for signal 1.5mm2 conductor (/S Option)
Mounting Indoor, 35mm top hat DIN rail

Degree of protection IP20

Case material Thermoplastic, UL 94 V-0

Dimensions
to DIN 43880 90mm x 68mm x 54mm (3TE) 90mm x 68mm x 72mm (4TE) 90mm x 68mm x 72mm (4TE)
Height with remote signal contact =100mm
Enclosure dimensions
for up to 4TE wide 170mm x 98mm x 105mm (MMP ENC4)

54 mm 72 mm

90 mm 90 mm

* Protectors are available 13

Standard
for all system voltages - depth 68 mm

contact Furse. 3TE 4TE

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Application
UK, US and Use on single phase mains
Japan plug versions supplies. Use in conjunction with
also available - Type 1 and Type 2 protectors for
contact Furse the best possible level of surge
protection.

Installation
Plug the protector directly into
a mains socket outlet then plug
the equipment to be protected
into the integral socket in the
protector.

Features and benefits

● Varistor based design
● A green indicator shows the
presence of mains voltage
● A red indicator shows when
Specification the protection module
● Type 3 (Class III/Class D) protector requires replacement
● Imax = 10kA 8/20µs ● Internal varistor components
feature thermal protection
● Full mode protection; L-N, L-PE and N-PE elements
● Operation of the protected
equipment is not interrupted
Electrical specification MMP D275/DE
due to a damaged protection
Nominal voltage 220 - 240VRMS component
Maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc) 275Vac / 350Vdc

Back up fuse 16AgL

Transient specification
Arrester classification1
EN 3
IEC III
E DIN VDE 0675 D

Let-through voltage (Up)

72 mm
L - N Isc (8/20µs) <1kV
L/N - PE at Isc (8/20µs) <1.5kV

Nominal discharge current

In (8/20µs) 3kA
Maximum discharge current
Imax (8/20µs) 10kA
1
Tested to BS EN/IEC-61643

Mechanical specification
Temperature range -25 to +40ºC 140 mm

Connection type - Standards Schuko, DIN 49 440-CE(7)III

DIN 49 441-CEE(7)IV
Geographic Location Europe, see footnote 1
for exclusions Modular Mains Protector

Mounting Mains outlet to above specification

Degree of protection IP20

Case material Thermoplastic, UL 94 V-0

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Dimensions 72mm x 140mm x 47mm
Depth 47 mm
1
Europe excluding Great Britain, France, Belgium, Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic

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Combined D Series protectors

In addition to the standard D Series protector, Furse also offers the following combined protectors:

MMP D275/DE/ADSL
● Mains protector with integral ADSL protection via RJ45 socket

MMP D275/DE/ISDN
● Mains protector with integral ISDN protection via RJ45 socket

MMP D275/DE/LAN
● Mains protector with integral LAN protection via RJ45 socket

MMP D275/DE/TN
● Mains protector with integral telephone protection via RJ11 socket

MMP D275/DE/TV
● Mains protector with integal EURO-TV protection via antenna signal socket

Combined protector technical specification:

Electrical specification */ADSL */ISDN */LAN */TN */TV

Nominal voltage 135V 130V 5Vdc 130V 20V

Maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc) 175V 160V 6Vdc 180V 20V

In-line resistance (± 10%) 0.3Ω 3 - 6Ω 0.1Ω 9 - 11Ω 0.1Ω

Bandwidth >10MHz >2MHz 100MHz >1MHz >1GHz

* Prefix MMP D275/DE to create the complete part no. e.g. MMP D275/DE/ADSL

Transient specification */ADSL */ISDN */LAN */TN */TV

Let-through voltage (Up)

L - N In (8/20µs) <600V <600V 35V <600V <600V
L/N - PE at In (8/20µs) <300V <300V 350V <600V <600V

Nominal discharge current

L - N Isn (8/20µs) 2.5kA 2.5kA 300A 2.5kA 5kA
L/N - PE at Isn (8/20µs) 5kA 5kA 300A 5kA 5kA

* Prefix MMP D275/DE to create the complete part no. e.g. MMP D275/DE/ADSL

Mechanical specification */ADSL */ISDN */LAN */TN */TV

Connection type RJ45 RJ45 RJ45 (UTP) RJ11 Euro-TV

* Prefix MMP D275/DE to create the complete part no. e.g. MMP D275/DE/ADSL

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 Compact MMP protectors

In addition to our standard MMP protectors, Furse offers a range of compact protectors for use on
single or three phase mains supplies & power distribution systems to protect against partial direct or
indirect lightning strikes.
These slimline, varistor based protectors are all designed to eliminate the high follow current (If) associated with
spark gap based surge protection, and are suitable for attachment to a 35mm top hat DIN rail. Each protector has
failure warning incorporated as standard, with easy relacement of modules as required.
Please contact Furse for full details and specification of these compact MMP protectors.

MMP 2BA Type 1 (Class I/B) protector

● Imax = 80kA 8/20µs
● Iimp = 12.5kA 10/350µs
● Install in main distribution panel
● Red indicator shows when the protection module requires replacement
● Can also trigger a remote signal contact to interface with a building
management system (‘/S’ part no.)

MMP 1B Series Type 1 (Class I/B) protector

● Imax = 60kA 8/20µs
● Iimp = 10kA 10/350µs
● Install in main distribution panel
● Red indicators show when the protector requires replacement
(replacement module part no. MMP 1BXXX where XXX is the system
voltage - 150, 275 or 385)
● Can also trigger a remote signal contact to interface with a building
management system (‘/S’ part no.)

MMP 2C Series Type 2 (Class II/C) protector

● Imax = 40kA 8/20µs
● Install in sub-distribution panel or as close as possible to the equipment
to be protected
● Red indicator shows when the protector requires replacement
(replacement module part no. MMP 2CXXX where XXX is the system
voltage - 150, 275 or 385)
● Can also trigger a remote signal contact to interface with a building
management system (‘/S’ part no.)

Protectors with alternative voltages

Additionally to the protectors featured in this brochure, Furse can provide MMP surge
protectors with maximum continuous operating voltages (Uc) of 75V, 150V, 275V, 385V
and 440V. Please contact Furse for further information.

16 Protectors for wind turbines and photo-voltaic panels

Furse offers a range of surge protectors purpose designed for use with wind turbines
and photo-voltaic (solar) panels. Please contact Furse for more details.

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