Surge Protection

Devices (SPD)
7P
SЕRIES

Panels for
electrical
distribution

Control panels

Surge
protection

Road / tunnel
lighting

Elevators
and liſts
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Surge Protection Devices (SPD)
7P
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SPD Type 1+2 Surge arrester range high 7P.09.1.255.0100 7P.01.8.260.1025 7P.02.8.260.1025
discharge capability with no following current -
single/three phase systems
• Surge arresters, suitable for low-voltage applications,
to protect equipment against overvoltage by direct
lightning strike, induced overvoltage and switching
overvoltage
• To be installed at the boundary of LPZ 0 - LPZ 1 zones
or higher
• Versions with combination of varistor and high-
performance spark gap (GDT) ensures:
- high discarge current
- high insulation resistance that eliminates leakage current
- no following current • SPD Type 1 • SPD Type 1+2 • SPD Type 1+2
• Very low residual voltage • Spark gap module for N-PE • Combination of varistor and • Combination of varistor and
• Replaceable modules application in three phase encapsulated spark gap (for encapsulated spark gap (for
• Upside down mounting possible (thanks to dual system, 3+1 configuration single or three phase systems) single phase systems)
terminal markings and new restraint system for • Remote contact signalling of • Visual fault and remote • Visual fault and remote contact
the replaceable module that permits its inversion) GDT presence contact fault signalling fault signalling varistor/GDT
• Visual fault signalling: Healty/Replace • Upside down mounting possible varistor/GDT status status, N-PE GDT presence
• Double screw terminal • Replaceable modules • Upside down mounting possible • Upside down mounting possible
• Remote status signalling contact: • Replaceable modules • Replaceable modules
Healty/Replace/Presence. Connector 07P.01 included
• According to EN 61 643-11 7P.01.8.260.1025
• 35 mm rail EN 60715 mounting, 36 mm each pole
7P.09.1.255.0100 SPD Type 1, GDT protection for
N-PE application only, for 3+1
configuration
7P.01.8.260.1025 SPD Type 1+2, varistor + GDT unipolar
E
protection suitable to realize single
phase or three phase systems
(230/400 V) with the GDT protection
module (7P.09)
7P.02.8.260.1025 SPD Type 1+2 for single phase TT
and TN-S system. Varistor + GDT
protection L-N + GDT protection N-PE
For outline drawing see page 23
SPD specification N-PE L-N N-PE
Nominal voltage (UN)  V AC — 230 230 —
Maximum operating voltage (UC)  V AC 255 260 260 255
Lightning impulse current (10/350 μs) (Iimp)  kA 100 25 25 50
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) (In)  kA 100 30 30 50
Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) (Imax)  kA 100 60 60 100
Total discharge current (10/350 μs) (Itotal)  kA 100 25 50 50
Voltage protection level (Up)  kV 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Ability to independently switch off No following No following
the following current (Ifi)  A 100 current current 100
IPEuA <4 <4 <4
TOV 120 min L-NV AC — 440 440 —
TOV 5 s L-N  V AC — 335 335 —
TOV 200 ms N-PE  V AC 1200 — — 1200
Response time (ta)  ns 100 100 100 100
Short-circuit proof at maximum
overcurrent protection - ISSCRkArms — 50 50 —
Maximum overcurrent protection
(fuse rating gL/gG) A — 250 250 —
Maximum overcurrent protection for serial
connection, gL/gG A — 125 125 —
Replacement module code 7P.00.1.000.0100 7P.00.8.260.0025 7P.00.8.260.0025 7P.00.1.000.0050
Other technical data
Ambient temperature range  °C –40…+80
Protection degree IP 20
Wire size solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1 x 2.5…1 x 50 1 x 2.5…1 x 35
AWG 1 x 13…1 x 1 1 x 13…1 x 2
Wire strip length  mm 11
Screw torque  Nm 4
Remote status signalling contact specification
Contact configuration 1 CO (SPDT) 1 CO (SPDT) 1 CO (SPDT)
Rated current  A AC/DC 0.5/0.1 0.5/0.1 0.5/0.1
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Rated voltage  V AC/DC 250/30 250/30 250/30

Wire size (07P.01) solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
AWG 16 16 16 16 16 16
Approvals (according to type)

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7P SERIES
Surge Protection Devices (SPD)

SPD Type 1+2 Surge arrester range - three 7P.03.8.260.1025 7P.04.8.260.1025 7P.05.8.260.1025
phase high discharge capability with no
following current - system (230/400 V)
• Surge arresters, suitable for low-voltage
applications, to protect equipment against
overvoltage by direct lightning strike, induced
overvoltage and switching overvoltage
• To be installed at the boundary of LPZ 0 - LPZ 1
zones or higher
• Combined high energy varistor block and
high-performance spark gap (GDT) ensures:
- high discarge current
- high insulation resistance that eliminates leakage • SPD Type 1+2 • SPD Type 1+2 • SPD Type 1+2
current • 3 x combined varistor and • 3 x combined varistor and • 4 x combined varistor and
- no following current encapsulated spark gap encapsulated spark gap + 1 encapsulated spark gap
• Very low residual voltage
• Replaceable modules • Visual fault and remote encapsulated spark gap • Visual fault and remote
• Upside down mounting possible (thanks to dual contact fault signalling • Visual fault and remote contact contact fault signalling
terminal markings and new restraint system for
the replaceable module that permits its inversion) varistor/GDT status fault signalling varistor/GDT varistor/GDT status
• Visual fault signalling: Healty/Replace • Upside down mounting position status, N-PE GDT presence • Upside down mounting position
• Double screw terminal • Replaceable modules • Upside down mounting position • Replaceable modules
• Remote status signalling contact:
Healty/Replace/Presence. Connector 07P.01 included • Replaceable modules
• According to EN 61 643-11
• 35 mm rail EN 60715 mounting, 36 mm each pole
7P.03.8.260.1025 SPD Type 1+2 for three phase
TN-C system without Neutral
(PEN conductor). Varistor +
GDT protection L1, L2, L3-PEN
7P.04.8.260.1025 SPD Type 1+2 for three
E phase TT and TN-S system
with Neutral. Varistor + GDT
protection L1, L2, L3-N + spark
gap protection N-PE
7P.05.8.260.1025 SPD Type 1+2 for three phase
TN-S system with Neutral.
Varistor + GDT protection
L1, L2, L3-N + varistor + GDT
protection N-PE

For outline drawing see page 23, 24

SPD specification L-PEN L-N N-PE L, N-PE
Nominal voltage (UN)  V AC 230 230 — 230
Maximum operating voltage (UC)  V AC 260 260 255 260
Lightning impulse current (10/350 μs) (Iimp)  kA 25 25 100 25
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) (In)  kA 30 30 100 30
Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) (Imax)  kA 60 60 100 60
Total discharge current (10/350 μs) (Itotal)  kA 75 100 100 100
Voltage protection level (UP)  kV 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Ability to independently switch off No following No following No following
the following current (Ifi)  A current current 100 current
IPEuA <4 <4 <4
TOV 120 min L-NV AC 440 440 — 440
TOV 5 s L-N  V AC 335 335 — 335
TOV 200 ms N-PE  V AC — — 1200 —
Response time (ta)  ns 100 100 100 100
Short-circuit proof at maximum
overcurrent protection - ISSCR  kArms 50 50 — 50
Maximum overcurrent protection
(fuse rating gL/gG) A 250 250 — 250
Maximum overcurrent protection for serial
connectiong, gL/gG A 125 125 — 125
Replacement module code 7P.00.8.260.0025 7P.00.8.260.0025 7P.00.1.000.0100 7P.00.8.260.0025
Other technical data
Ambient temperature range  °C –40…+80
Protection degree IP 20
Wire size solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1 x 2.5…1 x 50 1 x 2.5…1 x 35
AWG 1 x 13…1 x 1 1 x 13…1 x 2
Wire strip length  mm 11
Screw torque  Nm 4
Remote status signalling contact specification
Contact configuration 1 CO (SPDT) 1 CO (SPDT) 1 CO (SPDT)
Rated current  A AC/DC 0.5/0.1 0.5/0.1 0.5/0.1
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Rated voltage  V AC/DC 250/30 250/30 250/30

Wire size (07P.01) solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
AWG 16 16 16 16 16 16
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Surge Protection Devices (SPD)
7P
SERIES

SPD Type 1+2 Surge arrester range for fast 7P.03.8.255.Sx07 7P.03.8.255.Sx12
busbar mounting in three phase system
(230/400 V) with no leakage current and no
following current
• Surge arresters, suitable for low-voltage
applications, to protect equipment against
overvoltage by direct lightning strike, induced
overvoltage and switching overvoltage
• To be installed at the boundary of LPZ 0 - LPZ 1
zones or higher
• Fast connection on 40 mm busbar
• Combined high energy varistor block and high-
performance spark gap (GDT) ensures:
- no leakage current
- galvanic insulation between phases • SPD Type 1+2 with replaceable modules
- no following current • 3 x combined varistor and encapsulated spark gap
• Very low residual voltage • Busbars mounting solution
• Replaceable modules with retaining system • Visual fault and remote contact (optional) fault signalling
• Visual fault signalling: Healty/Replace varistor/GDT status
• Double screw terminal
• Remote status signalling contact option
available: Healty/Replace/Presence
7P.03.8.255.Sxxx SPD Type 1+2 for three
phase busbars TN-C/S E
system without Neutral (PEN
conductor). Varistor + GDT
protection L1, L2, L3-PEN
According to EN 61 643-11:2012,
IEC 61643-11:2011/T1, T2

For outline drawing see page 24

SPD specification L-PEN L-PEN
Nominal voltage (UN) V AC 230/400 230/400
Maximum operating voltage (UC) V AC 255 255
Lightning impulse current (10/350 μs) (Iimp) kA 7.5 12.5
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) (In) kA 20 20
Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) (Imax) kA 60 60
Total discharge current (10/350 μs) (Itotal) kA 22.5 37.5
Voltage protection level (UP) kV 1.5 1.5
Ability to independently switch off No following No following
the following current (Ifi) A current current
IPE uA <2 <2
TOV 120 min L-N V AC 440 440
TOV 5 s L-N V AC 335 335
Response time (ta) ns 100 100
Short-circuit proof at maximum
overcurrent protection - ISSCR kArms 25 25
Maximum overcurrent protection
(fuse rating gL/gG) A 160 160
Replacement module code 7P.00.8.255.S007 7P.00.8.255.S012
Other technical data
Ambient temperature range °C –40…+80
Protection degree alone / installed IP 20/IP 30
Type of mounting 40 mm busbar system
Wire size solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1 x 1…1 x 35 1 x 1…1 x 25
AWG 1 x 17… 1 x 2 1 x 17…1 x 4
Wire strip length mm 12
Screw torque Nm 3
Remote status signalling contact specification
Contact configuration 1 CO (SPDT) 1 CO (SPDT)
Rated current A AC/DC 0.5/0.1 0.5/0.1
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Rated voltage V AC/DC 250/30 250/30

Wire size (07P.01) solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
AWG 16 16 16 16
Approvals (according to type)

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7P SERIES
Surge Protection Devices (SPD)

SPD Type 1+2 Surge arrester range for fast 7P.04.8.255.Sx07 7P.04.8.255.Sx12
busbar mounting in three phase system
(230/400 V) with no leakage current and no
following current
• Surge arresters, suitable for low-voltage
applications, to protect equipment against
overvoltage by direct lightning strike, induced
overvoltage and switching overvoltage
• To be installed at the boundary of LPZ 0 - LPZ 1
zones or higher
• Fast connection on 40 mm busbar
• Combined high energy varistor block and high-
performance spark gap (GDT) ensures:
- no leakage current
- galvanic insulation between phases • SPD Type 1+2 with replaceable modules
- no following current • 3 x combined varistor and encapsulated spark gap +
• Very low residual voltage 1 encapsulated spark gap
• Replaceable modules with retaining system • Busbars mounting solution
• Visual fault signalling: Healty/Replace • Visual fault and remote contact (optional) fault signalling
• Double screw terminal varistor/GDT status
• Remote status signalling contact option
available: Healty/Replace/Presence
7P.04.8.255.Sxxx SPD Type 1+2 for three phase
E busbars TT and TN-S system
with Neutral. Varistor + GDT
protection L1, L2, L3-N + spark
gap protection N-PE
According to EN 61 643-11:2012,
IEC 61643-11:2011/T1, T2

For outline drawing see page 24

SPD specification L-N N-PE L-N N-PE
Nominal voltage (UN) V AC 230 — 230 —
Maximum operating voltage (UC) V AC 255 255 255 255
Lightning impulse current (10/350 μs) (Iimp) kA 7.5 50 12.5 50
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) (In) kA 20 50 20 50
Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) (Imax) kA 60 100 60 100
Total discharge current (10/350 μs) (Itotal) kA 30 50
Voltage protection level (UP) kV 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Ability to independently switch off No following No following
the following current (Ifi) A current 100 current 100
IPE uA <2 <2
TOV 120 min L-N V AC 440 — 440 —
TOV 5 s L-N V AC 335 — 335 —
Response time (ta) ns 100 100 100 100
Short-circuit proof at maximum
overcurrent protection - ISSCR kArms 25 — 25 —
Maximum overcurrent protection
(fuse rating gL/gG) A 160 — 160 —
Replacement module code 7P.00.8.255.S007 — 7P.00.8.255.S012 —
Other technical data
Ambient temperature range °C –40…+80
Protection degree alone / installed IP 20/IP 30
Type of mounting 40 mm busbar system
Wire size solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1 x 1…1 x 35 1 x 1…1 x 25
AWG 1 x 17… 1 x 2 1 x 17…1 x 4
Wire strip length mm 12
Screw torque Nm 3
Remote status signalling contact specification
Contact configuration 1 CO (SPDT) 1 CO (SPDT)
Rated current A AC/DC 0.5/0.1 0.5/0.1
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Rated voltage V AC/DC 250/30 250/30

Wire size (07P.01) solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
AWG 16 16 16 16
Approvals (according to type)

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Surge Protection Devices (SPD)
7P
SERIES

SPD Type 1+2 Surge arrester range for fast 7P.03.8.255.Zx07 7P.03.8.255.Zx12
busbar mounting in three phase system
(230/400 V) with no leakage current and no
following current.
Includes overcurrentprotected 230 V power
supply for additional applications.
• Surge arresters, suitable for low-voltage
applications, to protect equipment against
overvoltage by direct lightning strike, induced
overvoltage and switching overvoltage
• To be installed at the boundary of LPZ 0 - LPZ 1
zones or higher
• Fast connection on 40 mm busbar
• Combined high energy varistor block and high-
performance spark gap (GDT) ensures:
- no leakage current • SPD Type 1+2 with replaceable modules
- galvanic insulation between phases • 3 x combined varistor and encapsulated spark gap
• Busbars mounting solution
- no following current • Double voltage tap (with 6.3 A fuse)
• Very low residual voltage • Visual fault and remote contact (optional) fault signalling
• Replaceable modules with retaining system varistor/GDT status
• Visual fault signalling: Healty/Replace L (OUT) N (OUT)

• Double screw terminal

• Remote status signalling contact option
available: Healty/Replace/Presence
7P.03.8.255.Zxxx SPD Type 1+2 for three E
phase busbars TN-C/S
system without Neutral (PEN
conductor). Varistor + GDT
protection L1, L2, L3-PEN
According to EN 61 643-11:2012,
IEC 61643-11:2011/T1, T2

For outline drawing see page 24

SPD specification L-PEN L-PEN
Nominal voltage (UN)  V AC 230/400 230/400
Maximum operating voltage (UC)  V AC 255 255
Lightning impulse current (10/350 μs) (Iimp)  kA 7.5 12.5
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) (In)  kA 20 20
Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) (Imax)  kA 60 60
Total discharge current (10/350 μs) (Itotal)  kA 22.5 37.5
Voltage protection level (UP)  kV 1.5 1.5
Ability to independently switch off No following No following
the following current (Ifi)  A current current
IPEuA <2 <2
TOV 120 min L-NV AC 440 440
TOV 5 s L-N  V AC 335 335
Response time (ta)  ns 100 100
Short-circuit proof at maximum
overcurrent protection - ISSCR  kArms 25 25
Nominal load current auxilary output terminals L, NA 6.3 6.3
Maximum overcurrent protection (fuse rating gL/gG)A 160 160
Replacement module code 7P.00.8.255.S007 7P.00.8.255.S012
Other technical data
Ambient temperature range  °C –40…+80
Protection degree alone / installed IP 20/IP 30
Type of mounting 40 mm busbar system
Wire size solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1 x 1…1 x 35 1 x 1…1 x 25
AWG 1 x 17… 1 x 2 1 x 17…1 x 4
Cross-section of connected conductors
(max) - auxiliary output terminals L, N mm2 4.00 2.50
Wire strip length  mm 12
Screw torque  Nm 3
Remote status signalling contact specification
Contact configuration 1 CO (SPDT) 1 CO (SPDT)
Rated current  A AC/DC 0.5/0.1 0.5/0.1
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Rated voltage  V AC/DC 250/30 250/30

Wire size (07P.01) solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
AWG 16 16 16 16
Approvals (according to type)

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7P SERIES
Surge Protection Devices (SPD)

SPD Type 1+2 Surge arrester range for fast 7P.04.8.255.Zx07 7P.04.8.255.Zx12
busbar mounting in three phase system
(230/400 V) with no leakage current and no
following current.
Includes overcurrentprotected 230 V power
supply for additional applications.
• Surge arresters, suitable for low-voltage
applications, to protect equipment against
overvoltage by direct lightning strike, induced
overvoltage and switching overvoltage
• To be installed at the boundary of LPZ 0 - LPZ 1
zones or higher
• Fast connection on 40 mm busbar
• Combined high energy varistor block and high-
performance spark gap (GDT) ensures:
- no leakage current • SPD Type 1+2 with replaceable modules
- galvanic insulation between phases • 3 x combined varistor and encapsulated spark gap +
1 encapsulated spark gap
- no following current • Busbars mounting solution
• Very low residual voltage • Double voltage tap (with 6.3 A fuse)
• Replaceable modules with retaining system • Visual fault and remote contact (optional) fault signalling varistor/GDT status
• Visual fault signalling: Healty/Replace L (OUT) N (OUT)

• Double screw terminal

• Remote status signalling contact option
available: Healty/Replace/Presence
7P.04.8.255.Zxxx SPD Type 1+2 for three phase
E busbars TT and TN-S system
with Neutral. Varistor + GDT
protection L1, L2, L3-N + spark
gap protection N-PE
According to EN 61 643-11:2012,
IEC 61643-11:2011/T1, T2

For outline drawing see page 24

SPD specification L-N N-PE L-N N-PE
Nominal voltage (UN)  V AC 230 — 230 —
Maximum operating voltage (UC)  V AC 255 255 255 255
Lightning impulse current (10/350 μs) (Iimp)  kA 7.5 50 12.5 50
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) (In)  kA 20 50 20 50
Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) (Imax)  kA 60 100 60 100
Total discharge current (10/350 μs) (Itotal)  kA 30 50
Voltage protection level (UP)  kV 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Ability to independently switch off No following No following
the following current (Ifi)  A current 100 current 100
IPEuA <2 <2
TOV 120 min L-NV AC 440 — 440 —
TOV 5 s L-N  V AC 335 — 335 —
Response time (ta)  ns 100 100 100 100
Short-circuit proof at maximum
overcurrent protection - ISSCR  kArms 25 — 25 —
Nominal load current auxilary output terminals L, NA 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3
Maximum overcurrent protection (fuse rating gL/gG)A 160 — 160 —
Replacement module code 7P.00.8.255.S007 — 7P.00.8.255.S012 —
Other technical data
Ambient temperature range  °C –40…+80
Protection degree alone / installed IP 20/IP 30
Type of mounting 40 mm busbar system
Wire size solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1 x 1…1 x 35 1 x 1…1 x 25
AWG 1 x 17… 1 x 2 1 x 17…1 x 4
Cross-section of connected conductors
(max) - auxiliary output terminals L, N mm2 4.00 2.50
Wire strip length  mm 12
Screw torque  Nm 3
Remote status signalling contact specification
Contact configuration 1 CO (SPDT) 1 CO (SPDT)
Rated current  A AC/DC 0.5/0.1 0.5/0.1
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Rated voltage  V AC/DC 250/30 250/30

Wire size (07P.01) solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
AWG 16 16 16 16
Approvals (according to type)

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Surge Protection Devices (SPD)
7P
SERIES

SPD Type 1+2 Surge arrester range with high 7P.12.8.275.1012 7P.13.8.275.1012
performance “Low Up” - Single phase/three
phase system
• Surge arrester suitable for 230/400 V system
applications to prevent overvoltage effects
caused by direct or indirect lightning strikes
• To be installed at the boundary of LPZ 0 and
LPZ 1 zones
• Very Low Up level to protect senstive equipment
• Visual indication of varistor status -
Healthy/Replace
• Contact for remote signalling of varistor status.
Connector 07P.01 included
• Replaceable spark gap and modules
• Complies with EN 61 643-11 • SPD Type 1+2 • SPD Type 1+2
• 17.5 mm rail EN 60715 mounting for each module • Replaceble spark gap and varistor modules • Replaceable varistor modules
7P.12.8.275.1012 SPD Type 1+2 for single phase (for single phase systems) (for three phase systems)
TT and TN-S system with • Visual and remote signalling of varistor status • Visual and remote signalling of varistor status
Neutral.
• Varistor protection L-N + spark gap protection
N-PE for single phase systems
• Replaceble spark gap and varistor modules
7P.13.8.275.1012 SPD Type 1+2 for three phase
TN-C system without Neutral
(PEN conductor).
• Varistor protection L1, L2, L3-PEN for three
phase systems
• Replaceable varistor modules E
7P.12 / 7P.13
Screw terminals

For outline drawing see page 25

SPD specification L-N N-PE L-PEN
Nominal voltage (UN)  V AC 230 — 230
Maximum continous operating voltage (UC) V AC/DC 275/— 255/— 275/350
Lightning impulse current (10/350 μs) (Iimp)  kA 12.5 25 12.5
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) (In)  kA 30 40 30
Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) (Imax)  kA 60 60 60
Total discharge current (10/350 μs) (Itotal)  kA 25 25 37.5
Voltage protection level (Up)  kV 1.5 1.5 1.5
Ability to independently switch off No following No following
the following current (Ifi)  A current 100 current
IPEuA <1 < 2100
TOV 120 min L-NV AC 440 — 440
TOV 5 s L-N (Withstand) V AC 335 — 335
TOV 200 ms N-PE (Withstand) V AC — 1200 —
Response time (ta)  ns 25 100 25
Short-circuit proof at maximum
overcurrent protection - ISSCR  kArms 50 — 50
Maximum overcurrent protection
(fuse rating gL/gG) A 160 — 160
Replacement module code 7P.10.8.275.0012 7P.10.1.000.0025 7P.10.8.275.0012
Other technical data
Ambient temperature range  °C –40…+80
Protection degree IP 20
Wire size solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1 x 1…1 x 35 1 x 1…1 x 25
AWG 1 x 17…1 x 2 1 x 17…1 x 4
Wire strip length  mm 12
Screw torque  Nm 3
Remote status signalling contact specification
Contact configuration 1 CO (SPDT) — 1 CO (SPDT)
Rated current  A AC/DC 0.5/0.1 — 0.5/0.1
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Rated voltage  V AC/DC 250/30 — 250/30

Wire size (07P.01) solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1.5 1.5 — 1.5 1.5
AWG 16 16 — 16 16
Approvals (according to type)

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7P SERIES
Surge Protection Devices (SPD)

SPD Type 1+2 Surge arrester range with high 7P.14.8.275.1012 7P.15.8.275.1012
performance “Low Up” - three phase system
• Surge arrester suitable for 230/400 V system
applications to prevent overvoltage effects
caused by direct or indirect lightning strikes
• To be installed at the boundary of LPZ 0 and
LPZ 1 zones
• Very Low Up level to protect senstive equipment
• Visual indication of varistor status -
Healthy/Replace
• Contact for remote signalling of varistor status.
Connector 07P.01 included
• Replaceable varistor modules
• Complies with EN 61 643-11 • SPD Type 1+2 • SPD Type 1+2
• 17.5 mm rail EN 60715 mounting for each module • Replaceable varistor module • Replaceable varistor module
7P.14.8.275.1012 SPD Type 1+2 for three phase • Visual and remote signalling of varistor status • Visual and remote signalling of varistor status
TT and TN-S system with
Neutral.
• Varistor protection L1, L2, L3-N + spark gap
protection N-PE
• Replaceable varistor modules
• Non replaceable high discharge current spark gap
7P.15.8.275.1012 SPD Type 1+2 for three phase
TN-S system with Neutral.
• Varistor protection L1, L2, L3,N-PE
E • Replaceable varistor modules
7P.14 / 7P.15
Screw terminals

For outline drawing see page 25

SPD specification L-N N-PE L, N-PE
Nominal voltage (UN)  V AC 230 — 230
Maximum continous operating voltage (UC) V AC/DC 275/— 255/— 275/350
Lightning impulse current (10/350 μs) (Iimp)  kA 12.5 50 12.5
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) (In)  kA 30 50 30
Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) (Imax)  kA 60 100 60
Total discharge current (10/350 μs) (Itotal)  kA 50 50 50
Voltage protection level (Up)  kV 1.5 1.5 1.5
Ability to independently switch off No following No following
the following current (Ifi)  A current 100 current
IPEuA <2 < 2800
TOV 120 min L-NV AC 440 — 440
TOV 5 s L-N (Withstand) V AC 335 — 335
TOV 200 ms N-PE (Withstand) V AC — 1200 —
Response time (ta)  ns 25 100 25
Short-circuit proof at maximum
overcurrent protection - ISSCRkArms 50 — 50
Maximum overcurrent protection
(fuse rating gL/gG) A 160 — 160
Replacement module code 7P.10.8.275.0012 — 7P.10.8.275.0012
Other technical data
Ambient temperature range  °C –40…+80
Protection degree IP 20
Wire size solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1 x 1…1 x 35 1 x 1…1 x 25
AWG 1 x 17…1 x 2 1 x 17…1 x 4
Wire strip length  mm 12
Screw torque  Nm 3
Remote status signalling contact specification
Contact configuration 1 CO (SPDT) — 1 CO (SPDT)
Rated current  A AC/DC 0.5/0.1 — 0.5/0.1
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Rated voltage  V AC/DC 250/30 — 250/30

Wire size (07P.01) solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1.5 1.5 — 1.5 1.5
AWG 16 16 — 16 16
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Surge Protection Devices (SPD)
7P
SERIES

SPD Type 2 Surge arrester range for single/ 7P.21.8.xxx.x0xx 7P.22.8.275.x020 7P.27.8.275.x020
three phase AC systems and for DC systems
• Surge arrester suitable for AC and DC systems
to protect equipment against induced
overvoltage or switching transients
• To be installed at the boundary of LPZ 1 - LPZ 2
zones or higher
• Visual indication of varistor status -
Healthy/Replace
• Contact for remote signalling of varistor status.
Connector (07P.01) included (depending on the
version)
• Replaceable varistor and spark gap modules
• Complies with EN 61643-11:2012
• 17.5 mm rail EN 60715 mounting for each module
7P.21.8.075.1015 SPD Type 2, unipolar • SPD Type 2 (1 varistor) • SPD Type 2 (1 varistor + 1 • SPD Type 2 (2 varistors)
protection suitable for DC • Replaceable varistor module spark-gap) • Replaceable varistor modules
applications or low voltage AC • Visual and optional remote • Combination of replaceable • Visual and optional remote
single phase systems
• Varistor protection +/– or L/N (GND); –/+ or GND (L/N) connector for signalling of the varistor and encapsulated connector for signalling of the
• Replaceable module varistor status spark gap modules varistor status
7P.21.8.130.1015 SPD Type 2, unipolar • Visual and optional remote
protection suitable for DC connector for signalling of the
application or low voltage AC
single phase systems varistor status
• Varistor protection +/– or L/N (GND); –/+ or GND (L/N)
• Replaceable module
7P.21.8.275.x020 SPD Type 2, unipolar
protection suitable to realize
single phase or three phase
systems (230/400 V)
• Varistor protection L/N(GND)-GND/(L/N) E
• Replaceable module
7P.21.8.440.x020 SPD Type 2, unipolar
protection suitable for three
phase systems (400 V AC)
• Varistor protection L/N(GND)-GND/(L/N)
• Replaceable module
7P.22.8.275.x020 SPD Type 2 for single phase TT
and TN-S system with Neutral
• Varistor protection L-N + spark gap protection N-PE
• Replaceable varistor and spark gap modules
7P.27.8.275.x020 SPD Type 2 for single phase TN
system with Neutral
• Varistor protection L, N-PEx * 7P.20.8.075.0015
• Replaceable varistor modules ** 7P.20.8.130.0015
*** 7P.20.8.275.0020
For outline drawing see page 25 **** 7P.20.8.440.0020
SPD specification 075.1015 130.1015 275.1020 440.1020 L-N N-PE L, N-PE
Nominal voltage (UN)  V AC/DC 60/60 110/125 230/— 400/— 230/— — 230/—
Maximum continous operating voltage (UC) V AC/DC 75/100 130/170 275/350 440/585 275/— 255/— 275/—
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) (In)  kA 15 15 20 20 20 20 20
Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) (Imax)  kA 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Voltage protection level at 5 kA (UP5)  kV 0.3 0.45 0.9 1.5 0.9 — 0.9
Voltage protection level at In(Up)  kV 0.4 0.7 1.35 1.9 1.35 1.5 1.35
IPEuA < 350 < 350 < 200 < 350 <4 < 400
TOV 120 min L-NV AC 115 225 440 — 440 — 440
TOV 5 s L-N V AC 90 175 335 580 335 — 335
TOV 200 ms N-PE V AC — — — — — 1200 —
Response time (ta)  ns 25 25 100 25
Short-circuit proof at maximum
overcurrent protection - ISSCRkArms 50 25 50 — 50
Maximum overcurrent protection
(fuse rating gL/gG) A 160 125 160 — 160
Replacement module code * ** *** **** 7P.20.8.275.0020 7P.20.1.000.0020 7P.20.8.275.0020
Other technical data
Ambient temperature range  °C –40…+80
Protection degree IP 20
Wire size solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1 x 1…1 x 35 1 x 1…1 x 25
AWG 1 x 17…1 x 2 1 x 17…1 x 4
Wire strip length  mm 12
Screw torque  Nm 3
Remote status signalling contact specification
Contact configuration 1 CO (SPDT) 1 CO (SPDT)
Rated current  A AC/DC 0.5/0.1 0.5/0.1
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Rated voltage  V AC/DC 250/30 250/30

Wire size (07P.01) solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
AWG 16 16 16 16
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Surge Protection Devices (SPD)

SPD Type 2 Surge arrester range - three phase 7P.23.8.275.x020 7P.24.8.275.x020 7P.25.8.275.x020
systems
• Surge arrester suitable for 230/400 V system
applications to protect equipments against
induced overvoltage or switching transients
• To be installed at the boundary of LPZ 1 - LPZ 2
zones or higher
• Visual indication of varistor status -
Healthy/Replace
• Contact for remote signalling of varistor status.
Connector (07P.01) included (depending on the
version)
• Replaceable varistor and spark gap modules
• Complies with EN 61643-11:2012 • SPD Type 2 (3 varistors) • SPD Type 2 • SPD Type 2 (4 varistors)
• 35 mm rail (EN 60715) mounting • Replaceable varistor module, (3 varistors + 1 spark-gap) • Replaceable varistor module,
7P.23.8.275.x020 SPD Type 2 for three phase
3 pole • Combination of replaceable 4 pole
TN-C system without Neutral
• Visual and remote signalling varistor and encapsulated • Visual and optional remote
of varistor status spark gap modules connector for signalling of the
(PEN conductor). • Visual and optional remote varistor status
• Varistor protection L1, L2, L3-PEN connector for signalling of the
• Replaceable varistor module 7P.23.8.275.1020 varistor status
7P.24.8.275.x020 SPD Type 2 for three phase TT
and TN-S system with Neutral.
• Varistor protection L1, L2, L3 + spark gap
protection N-PE
• Replaceable varistor and spark gap modules
E 7P.25.8.275.x020 SPD Type 2 for three phase
TN-S system with Neutral.
• Varistor protection L1, L2, L3, N-PE
• Replaceable varistor module
7P.23.8 / 7P.24 / 7P.25
Screw terminals

For outline drawing see page 26

SPD specification L - PEN L-N N-PE L, N-PE
Nominal voltage (UN)  V AC 230 230 — 230
Maximum continous operating voltage (UC) V AC/DC 275/350 275/— 255/— 275/350
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) (In)  kA 20 20 20 20
Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) (Imax)  kA 40 40 40 40
Voltage protection level at 5 kA (UP5)  kV 0.9 0.9 — 0.9
Voltage protection level at In(Up)  kV 1.35 1.35 1.5 1.35
IPEuA < 600 <4 < 800
TOV 120 min L-NV AC 440 440 — 440
TOV 5 s L-N V AC 335 335 — —
TOV 200 ms N-PE V AC — — 1200 —
Response time (ta)  ns 25 25 100 25
Short-circuit proof at maximum
overcurrent protection - ISSCRkArms 50 50 — 50
Maximum overcurrent protection
(fuse rating gL/gG) A 160 160 — 160
Replacement module code 7P.20.8.275.0020 7P.20.8.275.0020 7P.20.1.000.0020 7P.20.8.275.0020
Other technical data
Ambient temperature range  °C –40…+80
Protection degree IP 20
Wire size solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1 x 1…1 x 35 1 x 1…1 x 25
AWG 1 x 17…1 x 2 1 x 17…1 x 4
Wire strip length  mm 12
Screw torque  Nm 3
Remote status signalling contact specification
Contact configuration 1 CO (SPDT) 1 CO (SPDT) 1 CO (SPDT)
Rated current  A AC/DC 0.5/0.1 0.5/0.1 0.5/0.1
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Wire size (07P.01) solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
AWG 16 16 16 16 16 16
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Surge Protection Devices (SPD)
7P
SERIES

SPD Type 2 Surge arrester range for single/ 7P.42.8.275.1020 7P.43.8.275.1020

three phase AC systems without leakage
current
• Surge arrester suitable for AC systems
to protect equipment against induced
overvoltage or switching transients
• To be installed at the boundary of LPZ 1 - LPZ 2
zones or higher
• Versions with combination of varistor and
high-performance spark gap (GDT) ensures:
- high discarge current
- high insulation resistance that eliminates
leakage current
- no following current
• Very low residual voltage • SPD Type 2 • SPD Type 2
• Visual fault signalling: Healty/Replace • Combination of varistor and encapsulated • 3 x combined varistor and encapsulated spark
• Remote status signalling contact: spark gap (for single phase systems) gap
Healty/Replace • Replaceable modules • Replaceable modules
• Connector 07P.01 included • Visual fault and remote contact fault signalling • Visual fault and remote contact fault signalling
• Replaceable modules
• Complies with EN 61643-11:2012 varistor/GDT status varistor/GDT status
• 17.5 mm rail EN 60715 mounting for each module
7P.42.8.275.1020 SPD Type 2 for single phase
TT and TN-S system. Varistor
+ GDT protection L-N + GDT
protection N-PE
7P.43.8.275.1020 SPD Type for three phase
TN-C system without Neutral E
(PEN conductor). Varistor +
GDT protection L1, L2, L3-PEN
7P.42/7P.43
Screw terminals

For outline drawing see page 25, 26

SPD specification L-N N-PE L-PEN
Nominal voltage (UN)  V AC 230 — 230
Maximum continous operating voltage (UC)  V AC 275 255 275
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) (In)  kA 20 20 20
Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) (Imax)  kA 25 40 25
Voltage protection level (Up)  kV 1.2 1.5 1.2
Ability to independently switch off No following No following
the following current (Ifi)  A current 100 current
IPEuA <4 <4
TOV 120 min L-NV AC 440 — 440
TOV 5 s L-N V AC 335 — 335
TOV 200 ms N-PE V AC — 1200 —
Response time (ta)  ns 100 100 100
Short-circuit proof at maximum
overcurrent protection - ISSCR  kArms 35 — 35
Maximum overcurrent protection
(fuse rating gL/gG) A 125 — 125
Replacement module code 7P.40.8.275.0020 7P.40.1.000.0020 7P.40.8.275.0020
Other technical data
Ambient temperature range  °C –40…+80
Protection degree IP 20
Wire size solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1 x 1…1 x 35 1 x 1…1 x 25
AWG 1 x 17…1 x 2 1 x 17…1 x 4
Wire strip length mm 12
Screw torque Nm 3
Remote status signalling contact specification
Contact configuration 1 CO (SPDT) — 1 CO (SPDT)
Rated current  A AC/DC 0.5/0.1 — 0.5/0.1
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Rated voltage V AC/DC 250/30 — 250/30

Wire size (07P.01) solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1.5 1.5 — 1.5 1.5
AWG 16 16 — 16 16
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Surge Protection Devices (SPD)

SPD Type 2 Surge arrester range for three 7P.44.8.275.1020 7P.45.8.275.1020

phase AC systems (230/400 V) without
leakage current
• Surge arrester suitable for AC systems
to protect equipment against induced
overvoltage or switching transients
• To be installed at the boundary of LPZ 1 - LPZ 2
zones or higher
• Versions with combination of varistor and
high-performance spark gap (GDT) ensures:
- high discarge current
- high insulation resistance that eliminates
leakage current
- no following current
• Very low residual voltage • SPD Type 2 • SPD Type 2
• Visual fault signalling: Healty/Replace • 3 x combined varistor and encapsulated spark • 4 x combined varistor and encapsulated spark
• Remote status signalling contact: Healty/ gap + 1 encapsulated spark gap gap
Replace. Connector 07P.01 included
• Replaceable modules • Visual fault and remote contact fault signalling • Visual fault and remote contact fault signalling
• Complies with EN 61643-11:2012 varistor/GDT status varistor/GDT status
• 17.5 mm rail EN 60715 mounting for each module • Replaceable modules • Replaceable modules
7P.44.8.275.1020 SPD Type 2 for three phase TT
and TN-S system with Neutral.
Varistor + GDT protection
L1, L2, L3-N + spark gap
protection N-PE
7P.45.8.275.1020 SPD Type 2 for three phase
E TN-S system with Neutral.
Varistor + GDT protection
L1, L2, L3-N + varistor + GDT
protection N-PE
7P.44/7P.45
Screw terminals

For outline drawing see page 26

SPD specification L-N N-PE L, N-PE
Nominal voltage (UN)  V AC 230 — 230
Maximum continous operating voltage (UC)  V AC 275 255 275
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) (In)  kA 20 20 20
Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) (Imax)  kA 25 40 25
Voltage protection level (Up)  kV 1.2 1.5 1.2
Ability to independently switch off No following No following
the following current (Ifi)  A current 100 current
IPEµA <4 <4
TOV 120 min L-NV AC 440 — 440
TOV 5 s L-N V AC 335 — 335
TOV 200 ms N-PE V AC — 1200 —
Response time (ta)  ns 100 100 100
Short-circuit proof at maximum
overcurrent protection - ISSCR  kArms 35 — 35
Maximum overcurrent protection
(fuse rating gL/gG) A 125 A — 125 A
Replacement module code 7P.40.8.275.0020 7P.40.1.000.0020 7P.40.8.275.0020
Altri dati tecnici
Ambient temperature range  °C –40…+80
Protection degree IP 20
Wire size solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1 x 1…1 x 35 1 x 1…1 x 25
AWG 1 x 17…1 x 2 1 x 17…1 x 4
Wire strip length  mm 12
Screw torque Nm 3
Remote status signalling contact specification
Contact configuration 1 CO (SPDT) — 1 CO (SPDT)
Rated current  A AC/DC 0.5/0.1 — 0.5/0.1
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Rated voltage V AC/DC 250/30 — 250/30

Wire size (07P.01) solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1.5 1.5 — 1.15 1.5
AWG 16 16 — 16 16
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Surge Protection Devices (SPD)
7P
SERIES

SPD Type 2 Surge arrester range for 7P.23.9.750.x020 7P.23.9.500.1015

Photovoltaic applications
• Surge arrester for protection of DC side
(750 V to 1200 V) of systems in photovoltaic
applications
• Protects equipment against induced
overvoltage caused by lightning strikes or
switching transients
7P.23.9.750.x020, UCPV = 750 V DC
7P.23.9.500.1015, UCPV = 1500 V DC
• Visual indication of varistor status -
Healthy/Replace • SPD Type 2 (3 varistors) • SPD Type 2 (3 varistors) for
• Contact for remote signalling of varistor status. for 750 V DC photovoltaic 1500 V DC photovoltaic
Connector (07P.01) included (depending on the systems systems
verision) • Replaceable varistor modules • Replaceable varistor modules
• Replaceable modules • Visual and optional remote • Visual and remote signalling
• Complies with prEN 50539-11:2012 connector for signalling of the of varistor status
• 35 mm rail (EN 60715) mounting varistor status

7P.23.9
Screw terminals

For outline drawing see page 26

Varistor Varistor
SPD specification
module module
Maximum operating voltage (UCPV )  V DC 750 1500
Maximum operating voltage/per module (UCPV)V DC 375 750
Nominal discharge current/
per module (8/20 μs) (In)  kA 20 15
Maximum discharge current/
per module (8/20 μs) (Imax)  kA 40 40
Voltage protection level/per module (Up)  kV 1.8 3.2
Voltage protection level of the system
Up (+ → –)/(+/– → PE)  kV 3.6/3.6 6.4/6.4
Residual current (+ → –)/(+/– → PE)  uA <5 <5
Response time (ta)  ns 25 25
Short circuit current withstand ISCPVA 1000 1000
Replacement module code 7P.20.9.375.0020 7P.20.9.750.0015
Other technical data
Ambient temperature range  °C –40…+80
Protection degree IP 20
Wire size solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1 x 1…1 x 35 1 x 1…1 x 25
AWG 1 x 17…1 x 2 1 x 17…1 x 4
Wire strip length  mm 14
Screw torque  Nm 3
Remote status signalling contact specification
Contact configuration 1 CO (SPDT) 1 CO (SPDT)
Rated current  A AC/DC 0.5/0.1 0.5/0.1
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Rated voltage  V AC/DC 250/30 250/30

Wire size (07P.01) solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
AWG 16 16 16 16
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Surge Protection Devices (SPD)

SPD Type 1+2 and Type 2 Surge arrester range 7P.26.9.000.x015 7P.23.9.000.x015 7P.03.9.000.1012
for Photovoltaic applications
• Surge arrester for protection of DC side (1020 V)
of systems in photovoltaic applications
• Protects equipment against overvoltage
caused by direct lightning strike (Type 1+2
only) and induced overvoltages (Type 1+2 and
Type 2)
7P.26.9.000.x015, UCPV = 1020 V DC (Type 2)
7P.23.9.000.x015, UCPV = 1020 V DC (Type 2)
7P.03.9.000.1012, UCPV = 1000 V DC (Type 1+2)
• Visual indication of varistor status - • SPD Type 2 (2 varistors + 1 • SPD Type 2 (3 varistors) for • SPD Type 1+2 (3 varistors)
Healthy/Replace spark-gap) for 1020 V DC 1020 V DC photovoltaic for 1000 V DC photovoltaic
• Contact for remote signalling of varistor status. photovoltaic systems systems systems
Connector (07P.01) included (depending on the • Combination of replaceable • Replaceable varistor modules • Replaceable varistor modules
verision) varistor and encapsulated • Visual and optional remote • Visual and remote signalling
• Replaceable modules spark gap modules connector for signalling of the of varistor status
• Complies with prEN 50539-11:2012 • Visual and optional remote varistor status
• 35 mm rail (EN 60715) mounting connector for signalling of the
varistor status
7P.23.9 / 7P.26 / 7P.03
Screw terminals

For outline drawing see page 26

Varistor Spark-gap Varistor Varistor
SPD specification
module module module module
Maximum operating voltage (UCPV)  V DC 1020 1020 1000
Maximum operating voltage/per module (UCPV)V DC 510 1020 510 500
Lightning impulse current (10/350 μs)/
per module (Imp)  kA — — — 12.5
Nominal discharge current/
per module (8/20 μs) (In)  kA 15 15 15 30
Maximum discharge current/
per module (8/20 μs) (Imax)  kA 30 30 40 60
Voltage protection level/per module (Up)  kV 2 2.5 2 1.8
Voltage protection level of the system
Up (+ → –)/(+/– → PE)  kV 4/2.5 4/4 3.6/3.6
Residual current (+ → –)/(+/– → PE)  uA <1 <5 <5
Response time (ta)  ns 25 100 25 25
Short circuit current withstand ISCPVA 1000 — 1000 1000
Replacement module code 7P.20.9.500.0015 7P.20.1.000.9015 7P.20.9.500.0015 7P.00.9.500.0012
Other technical data
Ambient temperature range  °C –40…+80
Protection degree IP 20
Wire size solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1 x 1…1 x 35 1 x 1…1 x 25 1 x 2.5…1 x 50 1 x 2.5…1 x 35
AWG 1 x 17…1 x 2 1 x 17…1 x 4 1 x 13…1 x 1 1 x 13…1 x 2
Wire strip length  mm 14 9
Screw torque  Nm 3 4
Remote status signalling contact specification
Contact configuration 1 CO (SPDT) 1 CO (SPDT) 1 CO (SPDT)
Rated current  A AC/DC 0.5/0.1 0.5/0.1 0.5/0.1
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Rated voltage  V AC/DC 250/30 250/30 250/30

Wire size (07P.01) solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable
mm2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
AWG 16 16 16 16 16 16
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Surge Protection Devices (SPD)
7P
SERIES

SPD Type 3, Surge arrester for TT and TN-S 7P.31.8.275.0005 7P.32.8.275.0005

system (with Neutral)
Single phase applications within socket
outlets and 35 mm rail mounting
• Protects electrical and electronic equipment
sensitive to impulse overvoltage
• Varistor and spark gap (GDT) combination
avoiding earth leakage current
• Conforms to EN 61643-11:2012
7P.31.8.275.0005
• Unipolar protection (L/N)
• IP 65 SPD
• SPD Type 3 • SPD Type 3
• LED indication of need to replace the SPD • Unipolar protection suitable • "1+1" configuration suitable
• 2 wires, 150 mm long, for ease of connection also for LED lamp protection also for LED lamp protection
7P.32.8.275.0005 • IP 65 • IP 65
• "1+1" configuration: varistor + spark gap with
very low Up level
• IP 65 SPD
• LED indication of need to replace the SPD
• 3 wires, 150 mm long, for ease of connection

* see diagram L7P page 32

For outline drawing see page 27
SPD specification
Nominal voltage (UN)  V AC 230 230
Maximum continuous operating voltage (UC)  V AC 275 275
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs)
L-N, L(N)-PE (In)  kA 5/— 5/5
Maximum discharge current (8/20 us)
L-N, N-PE (Imax)  kA 10/— 10/10
Test voltage of the combined generator
L-N, L(N)-PE (UOC)  kV 10/— 10/10
Voltage protection level L-N, L(N)-PE (Up)  kV 1.6/— 1.65/1.5
Response time L-N, L(N)-PE (ta)  ns 25/— 25/100
Short-circuit proof at maximum
overcurrent protection - ISSCRkArms 1.5 1.5
Maximum overcurrent protection 16 A gL/gG, B16 A, C10 A 16 A gL/gG, B16 A, C10 A
Other technical data
Ambient temperature range  °C –25…+80 –25…+80
Protection degree IP 65 IP 65
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Surge Protection Devices (SPD)

SPD Type 3, Surge arrester for TT and TN-S 7P.36.8.275.2003 7P.37.8.275.1003

system (with Neutral)
Single phase applications within socket E
NDIN

G
P
outlets and 35 mm rail mounting P A T E N T

P
G
E
NDIN

• Protects electrical and electronic equipment

sensitive to impulse overvoltage
• Varistor and spark gap (GDT) combination
avoiding earth leakage current
• Conforms to EN 61643-11:2012
7P.36.8.275.2003
• Provides easy additional surge protection for
230 V sockets
• SPD Type 3 • SPD Type 3
• "Y" configuration: varistor + spark gap with very
• "Y" configuration • "1+1" configuration
low Up level
• Audible (buzzing) signalling of • Series connection for
• Audible indication of need to replace varistor
varistor fault protection of loads up to 16 A
and jumper test point for SPD status
• Remote signalling of varistor
• 3-wires, 150 mm long, for connection to socket
status by integral change-
terminals
over relay contact
7P.37.8.275.1003
• "1+1" configuration: varistor + spark gap with
very low Up level
• Permits serial connection for optimized load
E protection up to 16 A N/L

• Integral CO contact for remote signalling of Logic Logic

Output
varistor status - contact gold plated for reliable
low level switching
• 17.5 mm L-N/N-PE protection Input Output
• Mounting on 35 mm DIN rail (EN 60715)

* see diagram L7P page 32

For outline drawing see page 26, 27
SPD specification
Nominal voltage (UN)  V AC 230 230
Maximum continuous operating voltage
L-N/N-PE (UC)  V AC 275 275/255
Rated load current (IL)A — 16
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs)
L-N, L(N)-PE (In)  kA 3/3 3/3
Test voltage of the combined generator
L-N, L(N)-PE (UOC)  kV 6/6 6/6
Voltage protection level L-N, L(N)-PE (Up)  kV 1.65/1.5 1/1.5
Response time L-N, L(N)-PE (ta)  ns 25/100 25/100
Short-circuit proof at maximum
overcurrent protection - ISSCRkArms 1.5 5
Maximum overcurrent protection 16 A gL/gG, B16 A, C10 A C16 A, 16 A gG
Other technical data
Ambient temperature range  °C –20…+70 –20…+70*
Protection degree IP 20 IP 20
Wire size — solid cable stranded cable
mm2 — 0.5…4 0.5…4
AWG — 20…11 20…12
Wire strip length  mm — 9
Screw torque  Nm — 0.8
Remote status signalling contact specification
Contact configuration — 1 CO (SPDT)
Rated current  A AC — 0.5
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Rated voltage  V AC — 230

Breaking capacity DC1: 30/110  A — 2/0.3
Minimum switching load  mW (V/mA) — 10 (5/5)
Contact material — AgNi + Au
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SPD Type 2+3 with combination of coarse and 7P.62.9.009.0485 7P.62.9.036.0005

fine suppression for 2 wires data lines and
signalling network
• Suitable for the protection of 2 wires data lines
and telecommunication interface allowing
continuity of the shield
• Permits serial connection optimizing the fine
protection of longitudinal overvoltage
(core-PG) and lateral overvoltage (core-core)
• Conform to EN 61643-21+A1,A2:2013,
EN IEC61643-21+A1,A2:2012 C2,C3
• DIN rail mounting
• SPD Type 2+3 • SPD Type 2+3
7P.62.9.009.0485 • Protection of RS485 data lines, • Protection of fire detection systems,
• Suitable for the protection of RS485 data telecommunication and other Bus lines telecommunication and other data/Bus lines
lines of inverter, PLC, energy meters or other
interfaces
7P.62.9.036.0005
• Suitable for the protection of fire detection
systems, telecommunications interfaces and
2-wire data lines

SH SH SH SH

For outline drawing see page 27

SPD specification
Nominal voltage (UN)  V DC 6 24
Maximum operating voltage (UC)  V DC 8.5 36
Nominal load current (IL)A 0.5 0.5
C2 nominal discharge current
(8/20 μs) core-core (In)  kA 5 5
C2 total discharge current
(8/20 μs) cores-PE (C) kA 10 10
C2 voltage protection level mode
core-core @ In (Up)  V 18 50
C2 voltage protection level mode
core-PE @ In (Up)  V 30 65
C3 voltage protection level mode
core-core @ 1 kV/μs (Up)  V 12 45
C3 voltage protection level mode
core-PE @ 1 kV/μs (Up)  V 15 45
Response time core-core/core-PE (ta)  ns 1/1 1
Serial resistance per core (R)  Ω 1.6 1.6
Treshold frequency core-core (f )  MHz 1 4
Other technical data
Range of operating temperature  °C −40…+70 −40…+70
Degree of protection IP 20 IP 20
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Wire size solid cable stranded cable solid cable stranded cable
2
mm 4 2.5 4 2.5
AWG 12 14 12 14
Approvals (according to type)

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Data line SPD for Ethernet Cat. 6 7P.68.9.060.0600

• Suitable for Ethernet, POE (Power over
Ethernet) and dataline transmission system up
to 250 MHz
• Protection of all pairs of conductors with
minimum attenuation
• Aluminum chassis and RJ45 in metal screens
• Included accessories for simple installation near
the equipment to be protected, LPZ boundary
2-3 (Type 3)
• Complies to EN 61643-21
• Mounting on 35 mm DIN rail
• Ethernet Cat 6 - 60 V
• Shielded RJ45 connectors

For outline drawing see page 27

SPD specification
Nominal voltage of system (UN)  V DC 48
Maximum operating voltage (UC)  V DC 60
Nominal current (IL)  mA 500
C2 total nominal discharge current
(8/20 μs) line - PG (In)  kA 1.6
C2 nominal discharge current
(8/20 μs) line-line (In)  A 200
Voltage protection level
line-line @ In (C2) - (Up)  V 130
Voltage protection level
line-PG @ In (C2) - (Up)  V 350
Voltage protection level
line-line @ 1 kV/μs (C3) - (Up)  V 130
Insertion attenuation @ 250 MHz  dB <2
Response time  ns 1
Other technical data
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Ambient temperature range  °C −40…+80

Degree of protection IP 20
Input-Output connection RJ45/RJ45 shielded
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Ordering information
Example: 7P series, surge protection device, Type 2, single phase (UC = 275 V), 1 varistor + 1 encapsulated spark gap, with remote status signalling
contact, In = 20 kA

7 P . 2 2 . 8 . 2 7 5 . 1 0 2 0
Series Nominal discharge current
100 = 1 00 kA (Iimp Type 1) only for 7P.09,
Type
N-PE GDT for 7P.04
0 = Combined type 1 + 2 arresters
050 = 5 0 kA (Iimp Type 1 N-PE GDT for 7P.02)
high discharge capability
025 = 2 5 kA (Iimp Type 1+2)
1 = Type 1+2 high performance “Low Up”
020 = 2 0 kA (In Type 2)
surge arresters
015 = 1
 5 kA (In Type 2)
2 = Type 2 surge arresters
012 = 1
 2.5 kA (Iimp Type 1+2)
3 = Type 3 surge arresters
003 = 3 kA
4 = Type 2 surge arrester without
(In @ Uoc only for 7P.36 and 7P.37)
leakage current
005 = 5 kA (In @ Uoc for 7P.31, 7P.32 and 7P.62)
6 = Data line SPD
007 = 7 .5 kA (Iimp Type 1+2)
Circuit 107 = 7 .5 kA (IimpType 1+2) with remote
1 = Single phase (1 varistor) status signalling contact
2 = Single phase (1 varistor + 1 spark-gap), 012 = 12.5 kA (Iimp Type 1+2)
protected poles (data line SPD) 112 = 1 2.5 kA (IimpType 1+2) with remote
2 = Protected poles (Data line SPD) status signalling contact E
3 = Three-phase (3 varistors) 485 = R S485 Modbus protocol
4 = Three-phase (3 varistors + 1 spark-gap) (Data line SPD)
5 = Three-phase (4 varistors) 600 = E thernet Cat 6 (Data line SPD)
6 = 2 varistors + 1 spark-gap
Remote status signalling contact
6 = 1 varistors + 1 spark-gap(7P.36)
0 = Without remote status signalling
7 = Single phase (2 varistors) Type 2 (7P.27)
contact (only some Type 2 SPD and
7 = Single phase (1 varistor + 1 spark gap) Type 3,
Data line)
DIN rail mounting (7P.37)
1 = Built-in remote status signalling contact
8 = Protected poles (Data line SPD)
2 = Acoustic fault signalling
9 = N-PE spark-gap for three phase system
S = Busbar fast mounting
0 = Spare module
Z = Busbar fast mounting with voltage tap
Supply version
1 = N+PE connection
(only for single spark gap replaceable module and 7P.09)
8 = AC (50/60 Hz)
9 = DC (PV application and Data line SPD)

Supply voltage Supply voltage PV SPD

000 = N +PE connection for spark gap modules UCPV >= 1.2 Uoc STC
009 = 8.5 V DC Max (UC) SPD Data line SPD 000 = 1000 V DC UCPV SPD T1+2 (7P.03.9), 1020 V DC UCPV PV SPD T2
036 = 36 V DC Max (UC) SPD Data line SPD (7P.23.9, 7P.26.9)
060 = 60 V DC Max (UC), Data line SPD 500 = 1500 V DC UCPV
075 = 75 V AC Max 750 = 750 V DC UCPV
130 = 130 V AC Max
440 = 440 V Max (UC) for SPD Type 2 (for UN = 400 V AC)
275 = 275 V Max for SPD Type 1+2 “Low Up”, Type 2 (UC)
(for UN = 230-240 V AC) and Type 3
260 = 260 V Max (UC) for SPD Type 1+ 2 (for UN = 230-240 V AC)
255 = 255 V Max (UC) for SPD Type 1, N+PE (7P.09)

Upside down mounting

1 2 3 4
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Replaceable modules
Replacement varistor and modules 7P.00.8.260.0025 7P.00.9.500.0012 7P.00.1.000.0050 7P.00.1.000.0100
Varistor + GDT Varistor + GDT Spark-Gap Spark-Gap
Maximum operating voltage (UC/UCPV )  V AC/DC 260/— —/500 255/— 255/—
Lightning Impulse current (10/350 μs) (Iimp)  kA 25 12.5 50 100
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) (In)  kA 30 30 50 100
Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) (Imax)  kA 60 60 100 100
Voltage protection level (Up)  kV 1.5 1.8 1.5 1.5
Leakage current (@ 253 V AC) & Ipe current uA <4 <4 <4 <4
Response time (ta)  ns 100 25 100 100
Maximum overcurrent protection 250 A gL/gG — — —

Replacement varistor and modules 7P.10.8.275.0012 7P.10.1.000.0025 7P.00.8.255.0007 7P.00.8.255.0012

Varistor Spark-Gap Varistor + GDT Varistor + GDT
Maximum operating voltage (UC)  V AC/DC 275/350 255/— 255/— 255/—
Lightning Impulse current (10/350 μs) (Iimp)  kA 12.5 25 7.5 12.5
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) (In)  kA 30 40 20 20
Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) (Imax)  kA 60 60 60 60
E
Voltage protection level (Up)  kV 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Response time (ta)  ns 25 100 100 100
Maximum overcurrent protection 160 A gL/gG — 160 160

Replacement varistor modules 7P.20.8.075.0015 7P.20.8.130.0015 7P.20.8.275.0020 7P.20.8.440.0020 7P.40.8.275.0020

Varistor Varistor Varistor Varistor Varistor + GDT
Maximum operating voltage (UC)  V AC/DC 75/100 130/170 275/350 440/585 275/—
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) (In)  kA 15 15 20 20 20
Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) (Imax)  kA 40 40 40 40 25
Voltage protection level (Up)  kV 0.4 0.7 1.35 1.9 1.2
Response time (ta)  ns 25 25 25 25 100
Maximum overcurrent protection 160 A gL/gG 160 A gL/gG 160 A gL/gG 125 A gL/gG 125 A gL/gG

Replacement varistor modules 7P.20.9.375.0020 7P.20.9.500.0015 7P.20.9.750.0015

Varistor Varistor Varistor
Maximum operating voltage (UC/UCPV )  V AC/DC —/375 —/510 —/750
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) (In)  kA 20 15 15
Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) (Imax)  kA 40 40 40
Voltage protection level (Up)  kV 1.8 2 3.2
Response time (ta)  ns 25 25 25
Maximum overcurrent protection — — —

Replacement modules 7P.20.1.000.0020 7P.20.1.000.9015 7P.40.1.000.0020

Spark-Gap Spark-Gap Spark-Gap
Maximum operating voltage (UC/UCPV )  V AC/DC 255/— —/1020 255/—
Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) (In)  kA 20 15 20
Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) (Imax)  kA 40 30 40
Voltage protection level (Up)  kV 1.5 2.5 1.5
Response time (ta)  ns 100 100 100
Maximum overcurrent protection — — —
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Temporary Overvoltage (TOV) 7P.32, 7P.36, 7P.37

Transient OverVoltage 5 s L-N (UTOV )  V 335
Transient OverVoltage 5 s L-PE (UTOV )  V 400
Transient OverVoltage 200 ms L-PE (UTOV )  V 1430

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Outline drawings
Type 7P.09 Type 7P.01
Screw terminal Screw terminal

Type 7P.02
Screw terminal

PE
PE

Type 7P.03
Screw terminal

Type 7P.04
Screw terminal
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Outline drawings
Type 7P.05
Screw terminal

Type 7P.03.8.255.S0xx Type 7P.04.8.255.S0xx

Screw terminal Screw terminal

Type 7P.03.8.255.Z0xx Type 7P.04.8.255.Z0xx

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Outline drawings
Type 7P.12 Type 7P.13
Screw terminal Screw terminal

Type 7P.14 Type 7P.15

Screw terminal Screw terminal

Type 7P.21 Types 7P.22 / 7P.27 / 7P.42

Screw terminal Screw terminal
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Outline drawings
Types 7P.23.8 / 7P.43 Types 7P.24 / 7P.44
Screw terminal Screw terminal

Type 7P.23.9 Types 7P.25 / 7P.45

Screw terminal Screw terminal

Type 7P.26.9.000.1015
Screw terminal

Type 7P.23.9.000.6020 Type 7P.37.8.275.1003

Screw terminal Screw terminal
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Outline drawings
Type 7P.68.9.060.0600

Types 7P.62.9.036.0005/7P.62.9.009.0485
Screw terminal

Type Types
7P.36.8.275.2003 7P.31.8.275.0005/7P.32.8.275.0005
39 13
44
180

Type 7P.00 Type 7P.10/20 07P.01

Replaceable module Replaceable module Connector
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Installation example - SPD Type 1 + 2

TT-SINGLE PHASE SYSTEM - SPD UP-STREAM OF RCD

TT-THREE PHASE SYSTEM - SPD UP-STREAM OF RCD Wiring diagrams “V-shape” (fuse max = 125 A)

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Installation example for SPD Type 1 + 2 and Type 2 - Single phase

TT-SINGLE PHASE SYSTEM - SPD UP-STREAM OF RCD TT or TN-S SINGLE PHASE SYSTEM - SPD DOWN-STREAM OF RCD

Mandatory with LPS

Installation example for SPD Type 3

TN-S SINGLE PHASE SYSTEM - SPD DOWN-STREAM OF RCD TT or TN-S SINGLE PHASE SYSTEM - INCORPORATED IN SOCKET OUTLET

N/L

7P.36.8.275.2003

Note: suggested RCD type S

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Installation example for SPD Type 1 + 2 and Type 2 - Three phase

TT-THREE PHASE SYSTEM - SPD UP-STREAM OF RCD TT or TN-S THREE PHASE SYSTEM - SPD DOWN-STREAM OF RCD

E Mandatory with LPS

Note: suggested RCD type S

TN-S THREE PHASE SYSTEM - SPD DOWN-STREAM TN-C THREE PHASE SYSTEM - SPD UP-STREAM
OF OVERCURRENT PROTECTION OF OVERCURRENT PROTECTION

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Installation example for SPD Type 3 - Single phase

TT or TN-S SINGLE PHASE SYSTEM - SPD DOWN-STREAM OF RCD TT or TN-S SINGLE PHASE SYSTEM - SPD DOWN-STREAM OF RCD
Serial connection Serial connection + BUS line

Load

PLC, L Input N
PE Bus system, PE
Load Remote monitoring PE
Load

17.5 mm

12-24V DC

L1 Output N1
E
Load

TT, TN-S SINGLE PHASE: parallel connection

Function
Visual local LED signalling and remote signalling of varistor status
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L7P Temperature/Current diagram for model 7P.37

Zone I: SPD and other devices installed as a group (without gap)

E
Zone II: SPD spaced, at least from one side, from components that generate heat during their operation (17.5 mm gap)

Zone III: SPD spaced, on both side, from components that generate heat during their operation (20 mm gap)

Zone IV: SPD installed individually in free air (without significant influence from nearby components)
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Installation examples - photovoltaic

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SURGE VOLTAGE PROTECTORS

Surge voltage protectors (such as Finder’s Surge Protection Devices, SPD) Component Symbol Leakage Energy Response Voltage/Current
are intended to be installed in electrical systems, to protect people and current dissipated time characteristic

machines from surge voltages that can occur on the electrical supply line
and which would otherwise have disastrous consequences. These surge 0 High Fast
Ideal
voltages can be atmospheric (lightning) or can originate on the electrical
system due to, for example: the opening and closing of large loads, short
circuits, or the switching of large power factor correction capacitors. The
SPD can be described as a switch that is in parallel with the electrical
system’s supply line - which it is protecting. At the nominal network Spark gap 0 High Medium
voltage (e.g. 230 V) the SPD appears as an open switch, having a very
high impedance (almost infinite). But, under an overvoltage condition its
impedance rapidly falls to near 0 Ω. This effectively applies a short circuit
across the supply lines and immediately “drains” the overvoltage to earth.
In this way the supply line is protected wherever an SPD is installed. When Varistor Very Low Medium Fast
the overvoltage has passed, the SPD impedance rises rapidly and resumes
the state of an open switch again.
Figure 2: S PD component characteristics.
Installation (Overvoltage) categories
Choosing the SPD requires matching the Rated Impulse Voltage of the
SPD with that of the equipment to be protected. This in turn relates to the
Installation category (Overvoltage category). Installation categories are
described within IEC 60664-1, which for a 230/400 V installation prescribes
E as follows:
- I nstallation category I: 1.5 kV for “particularly sensitive” equipment (e.g.
electronic devices like PC or TV set);
- I nstallation category II: 2.5 kV for “user” equipment subject to “normal”
impulse voltages (e.g. household electrical appliances, mobile items);
- I nstallation category III: 4 kV for equipment that are part of a fixed
installation (e.g. switchboards, switches)
- Installation category IV: 6 kV for equipment installed at or near the
origin of main incoming supply mains (e.g. energy meters).
Lightning Protection Zones and installation considerations
International standards refer to the various Lightning Protection Zones by
the letters LPZ followed by an appropriate number.
LPZ 0A:  An external area, where a direct lightning strike is possible
and where there is total exposure to the electromagnetic field
induced by the lightning.
LPZ 0B: An external area, but below a lightning conductor providing
direct lightening strike protection. There remains total exposure
to the electromagnetic field.
Figure 1: I deal operation of an SPD LPZ 1: Area within a building – therefore protected from direct lightning
strike. The electromagnetic field will be attenuated, depending
SPD technologies on the degree of shielding. This zone has to be protected by SPD
Finder surge voltage protectors use either varistors or spark gaps. type 1 device(s) at its boundary with the LPZ 0A or 0B zone.
LPZ 2: An area, typically a room, where the lightning current has been
Varistor: This can be considered as a variable resistance that at nominal limited by preceding surge protectors. This zone has to be protected
voltage has a very high ohmic value. But the resistance rapidly falls to near by SPD type 2 device(s) at its boundary with the LPZ 1 zone.
zero as the voltage surges. In this way the varistor applies a near short LPZ 3: An area within a room where the lightning current has been
circuit which clamps the surge voltage. The varistor is however subject limited by preceding surge protectors (typically the wiring after a
to progressive degradation due to the small leakage current that occurs socket or an area within a metal enclosure).
at the nominal voltage, and with the number of interventions. With every This zone has to be protected by SPD type 3 device(s) at its boundary
overvoltage that occurs the leakage current rises and accelerates the end with the LPZ 2 zone. On the following picture (Figure 3, representation
is not binding) it is shown that the transition from a protection zone to
of life for the device - which is ultimately indicated by the change from
the next is through the installtion of SPD. SPD Type 1 must be connected
green to red in the signal-window. upstream the system, at the point of delivery connection. As an alternative
it is possible to use SPD Type 1+2. The grounding conductor must have a
Spark gap: This comprises two electrodes separated by air, or a gas.
minimum section of 6 mm2 for SPD Type 1, of 4 mm2 for SPD Type 2, and
When a surge voltage occurs an electrical arc bridges the gap and a surge 1.5 mm2 for SPD Type 3 (If the building has an LPS, reference should be
current flows to limit the surge voltage to a low and constant level. The made to CEI 81-10/4 for the correct dimension of the cable).
arc extinguishes only when the surge current falls below about 10 ampere.
LPZ

LPZ 0
The gas guarantees a constant level of breakdown voltage since the arc is
struck in a protected environment; not exposed to pressure or humidity
INSTALLATION CATEGORIES
(RATED IMPULSE VOLTAGE)

LPZ 1
variations or impurities as would happen if it had occurred in air. There is
SPD type 1

IV
however, a delay before the device arcs and the surge current is diverted, LPZ 2
SPD type 2

(6 kV)
and this is dependent on the magnitude of the original voltage surge and III
SPD type 3

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(4 kV) II LPZ 3
on its rate of rise. Therefore, the voltage protection level can vary, although (2.5 kV)
I
it is guaranteed to be less than Up. e.g. household (1.5 kV)
e.g. energy meters e.g. switchboards, electrical appliances, e.g. electronic devices
switches mobile items like PC or TV set

Figure 3: Typical relationship between Lightning Protection Zones, Installation

Categories and SPD types

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Rated values and marking common to all SPD

[UC] Maximum continuous operating voltage: Under this voltage the [In8/20] Nominal discharge current: The peak current (and waveform
SPD is guaranteed to appear as an “open switch”. This voltage is normally shape) through the SPD under conditions prescribed by EN 62305 to
at least equal to the nominal supply voltage (UN) +10%. For the Finder SPD, represent the surge current as a consequence of a lightning strike to the
UC is specified as 275 V. electric supply line.
I (peak)
[Up] Voltage protection level: This is the highest voltage level seen across
the SPD during its intervention. For example, for Finder SPD Type 2, this
means that a 4 kV overvoltage would be limited by the SPD to a maximum
1.2 kV. Consequently, electronic devices such as PC, TV, stereo, etc. are
protected - as their own internal protection will handle overvoltages Up
to 1.5 kV.
To better understand this concept; imagine that the SPD is a switch in
series a low resistance. In the case of an overvoltage the switch closes and
all the current goes through the resistance. According to Ohm’s law the
voltage developed across the resistance will be this resistance x the current
(V = R x I), and will be limited to < Up.
Figure 6: 8 /20 μs current waveform

Rated values and marking of SPD Type 2

SPD Type 2 devices are designed to remove all the overvoltage from supply
circuits that are not likely to be directly hit by lightning. SPD Type 2 are
connected downstream SPD Type 1 or SPD Type 1+2, (minimum distance
1 m) and they protect machine and tools connected to the ground and
reduce the risk of economic loss.
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SPD Type 2 are characterized by:

[In8/20] Nominal discharge current: The peak current (and waveform

shape) through the SPD under conditions prescribed by EN 62305 to
represent the surge current as a consequence of a lightning strike to the
electric supply line.
Figure 4: Overvoltage limiting
[Imax8/20] Maximum discharge current: Peak value of the highest current
Short circuit proof: A further characteristic, not normally marked on the of a 8/20 μs waveform that an SPD can discharge at least once without
product but important for its correct installation, is the Short circuit proof breaking.
at maximum overcurrent protection. This is the maximum short-circuit
Rated values and marking of SPD Type 3
current that the SPD is able to withstand when it is installed with additional
maximum overcurrent protection - such as a fuse rated in accordance with SPD type 3 devices are used to protect the end user from overvoltage.
the value stated under the SPD specification. Consequentely the maximum They may be installed in supply networks where SDP types 1 and/or 2
prospective short-circuit current of the system at the point of installation already exist. They can be installed in fixed or mobile sockets and have the
of the SPD must not exceed this value. following characteristic parameters.

Rated vaules and marking of SPD Type 1 Uoc: test voltage. This is the peak value of the no load voltage of the
combined test-generator; this has a waveform of 1.2/50 μs (figure 7) and
SPD Type 1 must be connected upstream the system, at the point of
can supply at the same time current with waveform 8/20 μs (figure 6).
delivery of power energy. SPD protects building and people from the risk
of direct lightning (fire and death) and are characterized by:

[Iimp10/350] Impulse current: Iimp corresponds to the peak value of a

10/350 μs current impulse waveform. This waveform represents a direct
lightning strike and is used in tests to prove the performance of SPD type
1 devices.

Figure 7: 1 .2/50 μs voltage waveform

Suggestion for the connection

The correct connection of SPD requires a shortest as possible connection
to the local equipotential bar, to which are connected PE cables of the
equipment to be protected. From the local equipotential bar there is a
connection to the EBB. The phase wiring remains appropriate to the load.
Figure 5: 10/350 μs current waveform

Comparison of the waveforms in figures 5 and 6 shows the much higher

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Short-circuit protection for the SPD is provided by the overcurrent V-shape connection
protective devices (fuses type gL/gG) recomended. Using a V-shaped connection eliminates transferring downstream the
inductive voltage generated by the surge current in the connecting wire
In AC applications if the overcurrent protective devices F1 (which are part
to the SPD. This increases the protection to the system and equipment
of the installation) have a rating smaller than or equal to the maximum
downstream. A limitation of this connection is that the nominal current for
recommended rating for the overcurrent protective devices for the SPD,
the downstream system is limited to 125 A, which is the maximum current
then F2 (back up fuse), can be omitted.
permitted through the double SPD terminals.
7P.0X:

If F1 > 250 A, then F2 = 250 A 125 A

125 A
If F1 <= 250 A, F2 can be omitted
125 A
7P.1X, 7P.2X:

If F1 > 160 A, then F2 = 160 A

If F1 <= 160 A, F2 can be omitted

For DC applications the back up fuse must be always used.

Coordination of SPD
Optimal protection from surges requires cascaded coordinated SPDs.
Coordination has the purpose of splitting the energy associated with
E voltage across the SPDs and it is achieved by introducing an impedance
between the SPDs, or alternatively, by connecting them using wires having
the minimum length indicated in the figures below, in order to use the
cable's own impedance.

For systems where the rated current is greater than 125 A, it is necessary to
connect the SPD in parallel with the equipment (E/I).

Connecting cable
Depending on the type of connection, serial (V-shape) or parallel (T-shape),
ensure that both the maximum cable lengths and minimum cross section
of the connecting wires are respected in accordance with the information
below (IEC 60634-5-534):

The section of the connecting wires (copper) must not be less than:
SPD Type 1: 16 mm2 if it is subject to discharge a significant lightning
current, 6 mm2 otherwise
SPD Type 2: 6 mm2
SPD Type 3: 1.5 mm2
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PROTECTING PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEMS AGAINST LIGHTNING

Installation characteristics Photovoltaic system on a building without a lightning protection

[UOCSTC] PV voltage: Open circuit voltage, measured under standardized system (LPS)
test conditions, of the PV module, panel, array, or the DC side of the As an example, Figure 10 represents a simplified photovoltaic system
photovoltaic inverter. prEN 50539-12. placed on a building without lightning rod. In such a system, the protection
against lightning must be considered at the following points of installation:
[ISCSTC]: Short-circuit current: Short-circuit current, measured under
standardized test conditions, of the PV module, panel, array, or photovoltaic -D  C input of the inverter
inverter. prEN 50539-12. -A  C output of the inverter
- L ow voltage supply network
[UCPV] SPD Maximum continuous operating voltage: Must be equal
or greater than to 1.2 times UOCSTC in all conditions of radiation and At the DC input to the inverter SPDs specific for photovoltaic systems must
temperature. prEN 50539-11, prEN 50539-12. be installed, according to the PV system voltage. At the inverter AC output,
type 2 surge arresters must be installed suitable for the type of system.
[ISCPV]: Maximum prospective short-circuit current from the power system At the point of connection to the LV supply network, install type 2 surge
for which the SPD, in conjunction with the disconnectors specified, is arresters suitable to the type of system (TT, TN). In more complex systems,
rated. EN 50539-11. it might be necessary to introduce additional SPDs. DC side: if the distance
between the inverter and PV modules exceeds 10 m, it is necessary to
System installation
replicate and install the SPD as close as possible to the PV modules.
Photovoltaic systems are generally located external to a building and can
be subjected to the direct or indirect effects of lightning.
Whilst the installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof does not, in
itself, increase the risk of direct lightning, the only practical way to protect
against the effects of a direct lightning strike would be the use of a E
lightning protection system (LPS).
The indirect effects of lightning can however, be mitigated by the
appropriate use of Surge Protection Devices (SPD). These indirect effects
occur when lightning strikes in proximity to the structure and where
magnetic induction creates an overvoltage in the conductors – a danger
to both people and equipment. In particular, the DC cables of a PV system
would be exposed to the high conducted and radiated disturbances
caused as a result of the lightning currents. In addition, overvoltages in PV
systems are not only of atmospheric origin. It is also necessary to consider
overvoltages due to switching on electrical networks connected to them.
These overvoltages can also damage both the inverter and the PV panels,
and this explains the need to protect the inverter on both DC and AC sides.

Figure 10: E xample of a photovoltaic system located on a building without

LPS, protected on the DC side by an SPD with UOCSTC = 420 V, and on
the AC side by a 7P.22, specific for TT systems.

Photovoltaic system on a building with a lightning protection system

(LPS)
Where an LPS exists it is good practice to install the photovoltaic panels in
the area protected by the lightning rod.
In addition it is necessary to realize a good equipotential bonding system,
which must be positioned as close as possible to the entry point of LV
supply into the structure. The LPS, the SPD and all metal parts have to be
connected to this equipotential system.
SPD protection on the DC depends on the safety distance (referred in
EN 50539-12:12-2012).
Note that under EN 62305 installation of a Type 1 SPD is mandatory at the
point of delivery of the AC electricity supply, whether or not the building
has LPS (with or without solar panels).
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Surge Protection Devices (SPD)

SPD fuse protection

Conforming to prEN 50539-11:2010, Finder SPDs are equipped with
a thermal disconnector able to safely disconnect a worn or damaged
varistor up to a value of short-circuit current equal to the short-circuit
current withstand value (Iscpv), as specified in the technical data.
Ensure that the PV short circuit current Isc < Iscpv.
Ensure that the PV short circuit current Isc < Iscpv or increase the number of
the strings.

Insulation distances and wiring

To conform with prEN 50539-11 insulation distances and minimum wiring
cross section must be respected.

A A

Insulation distances Minimum Wiring [mm2]

UCPV(SPD) ≥ 1.2 x UOCSTC A [mm] +/– Poles Ground
750 V DC 5 4 6
1000 V DC 5 4 6
1500 V DC 10 4 6

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