Surge protector devices

Surge protector devices

Contents

Presentation 4

Introduction to surge protector devices 6

Surge protector devices Class I 12

Surge protector devices Class II 14

Surge protectors for telecom and data lines Class III 19

PV Overvoltage surge protection devices 20

Permanent overvoltage protection (TOV) 22

Combined protections 23

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 Presentation

Company Gave Electro is an international manufacturer of electrical control and

protection products with an extensive professional record since it was
founded in 1944.
The company has developed technical capabilities on the low voltage
breaking, control and protection fields acquiring strong reputation on its
protection and control equipment.

Innovation Innovative thinking is our philosophy. We create better more effective

products and processes applying new ideas that benefit from our
longstanding experience. A dedicated engineering team boosting your
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Specialist in electrical
control and protection techhnology

Quality and Gave Electro follows a total quality management (TQM) system as an
integrative philosophy of management for continuously improving the

service quality of products and processes. This system functions on the premise
that the quality of products and processes is the responsibility of everyone

commitment who is involved with the creation or consumption of the products and
involves management, workforce, suppliers, and even customers, in order
to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Constant rigorous product testing is undertaken during all production

process in order to guarantee product reliability and repeatability. Testing
capabilities include:
• Electrical and mechanical endurance
• EMC testing
• Optical and thermal parts analysis
• Dielectric testing
• Flammability and ignitability (glow wire test)
We commit to service our customer by providing support in planning,
installation, training, trouble shooting, maintenance, upgrading, and
disposal of a product.

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 Introduction to surge
protector devices

«Protector advanced technology»

Compact surge protector devices Operating principle

(SPD) are developed to meet
overvoltage protection needs for PST surge protectors are based on zinc metal-oxide varistors (MOV),
low voltage networks. These the best compromise between a fast response time (<25 ns) and a high
overvoltages are mainly generated discharge current capacity, which are the main parameters to provide
by lightning although also efficient protection.
industrial changeovers and Surge protection is highly improved by combining varistors with a specific
network failures. gas discharge tubes (GDT).
They provide common/differential
Improved performance is specifically attested in:
protection.
• Protection level (Up)
The electrical scheme on PST are • Life duration (due to the
based on high energy varistors supression of leakage current)
equipped with thermal
disconnector and associated to • Continuous operation and
specific gas discharge tubes GDT. power quality (no follow
current)
According to standards Nevertheless the end of life of
• IEC 61643-1 these varistors must be absolutely
• EN 61643-11 monitored thus requiring the
V : Varistor
systematic use of built-in thermal Ft : Thermal fuse
disconnection devices. t˚ : Thermal disconnection
C : Remote signaling contact

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Type of surge protectors

The AC power surge protectors are split into 3 categories by IEC 61643-1
and EN 61643-11 standards. These different categories depend on the
location of the surge protector in the AC network and on the external
conditions.

• Class I
Type 1 surge protectors are designed to be installed where a direct
lightning strike risk is high, especially when the building is equipped
with external lightning protection system (LPS or lightning rod).
In this situation, EN 61643-11 and IEC 61643-1 standards require the
Class I test to be applied to surge protectors: this test is characterized
by the injection of 10/350μs impulse current in order to simulate the
direct lightning strike consequence.
Therefore these Type 1 surge protectors must be especially powerful
to conduct this high energy impulse current.

• Class II
Type 2 surge protectors are designed to be installed at the beginning
of the installation, in the main switchboard, or close to sensitive
terminals, on installations without LPS (lightning rods).
These protectors are tested following the Class II test from
IEC61643-11 or EN61643-11standards and based on 8/20μs
impulse current injection.

• Class III
In case of very sensitive or remote equipment, secondary stage of
surge protectors is required: these low energy SPDs could be Type
2 or Type 3. Type 3 SPDs are tested with a combination waveform
(1,2/50μs - 8/20μs) following Class III test.

sensitive
indoor equipment Cat. I
installation

protector
Class III
distribution
main incomer energy meter
board

protector protector
Class I Class II
Heavy duty
equipment Cat. II

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 Disconnection
L1 L2 < 10 m devices
Ph
In compliance with the
standards, the AC power
P2 P3 surge protectors are
equipped with external
and internal disconnection
devices in order to provide
P2 : Protector de sobretensiones
r primario
total safety in case of failure.
P3 : Protector de sobretensiones secundario
L1 : Longitud del conductor entre protectores
2 types of devices are
L2 : Longitud del conductor entre el protector y la instalación necessary:
• Internal thermal
Coordination of surge protectors security which will
disconnect the surge
In order to provide maximum withstand level capability of protector from the
protection efficiency, it is necessary protected equipment. AC network in case of
to create a «coordination» thermal runaway. In
▪▪ Long distance (greater
diagram, that means installation such a case, the user will
than 30m) of wire between
of a «primary» SPD at the network be warned about the
equipment to be protected
entrance and a «secondary» close trouble by an indicator
and primary SPD: Reduction of
to sensitive equipment. (mechanical or light) in
ringing voltages created during
front of the protector
This association is required in the 2 the surge transmission.
and will carry out the
following cases :
Efficient SPD coordination is replacement of the
▪▪ High sensitivity equipment: performed by including between defective SPD.
Voltage protection level upstream primary and secondary SPDs a • External electrical
is too high with regards to minimum length of wire (> 10m). disconnection (fuses or
breaker) to disconnect
the surge protector from
the AC network in case
of internal short circuit,
e.g. due to an excessive
impulse current.

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Common and differential mode protection

Lightning surges occur essentially between phases and neutral Surge protectors
between active conductors and (differential mode) and between parameters
earth. A live conductor not only neutral and ground (common Surge protectors are
refers to the phase conductors mode) this type of mounting is defined by a series of
but also to the neutral conductor. named “CT2 connection”. electrical specifications
These overvoltages are protected which will help the user to
L1
on Common mode. L2
select the right protection
L3
N
Differential overvoltages can specific to their installation:
F
occur between live conductors
when we are operating on a
««Uc Operating
P voltage
TT earthing system. It can also The maximum continuous
appear on TN-S eartingh systems operating voltage (MCOV) Uc
is the maximum r.m.s voltage
if there is a significant length which may be applied
difference between PE and N continuously to the SPD.

cables. The standard IEC 60364

««Imax Maximum
allows combination of protection discharge current
Applicable to Type 2 SPD, is
the maximum impulse
current 8/20μs a surge
protector can withstand
Choosing disconnection devices without destruction.

Fuses provide a more suitable solution as short circuit protection for SPD. ««In Nominal discharge
current
Is the level of impulse current
Parameters Fuses Circuit breaker a surge protector Type 1 or
Type 2 can withstand
Voltage decrease (Up improvement) + repeatedly (15 surges)
without destruction.
Lightning impulse current -
behaviour
+ Contacts wear ««Iimp Impulse
current
Icc + - Applicable to Type 1 SPDs, is
the maximum impulse
- 10/350μs current a surge
Reduced dimensions Fuses > 25A + protector can withstand
without destruction.
Cost + -
««Up Protection level
The maximum voltage on the
The rating of the external fuses (or breaker) are in relation with the surge protector output when
discharge capability of the SPD and the prospective short-circuit current of subjected to an impulse
current equivalent to its
the installation. nominal discharge current
(In). Therefore this parameter
Class I Class II characterizes the
Value de Icc 15 kA (10/350) 15kA (8/20) 40kA (8/20) performance of the SPD in
limiting the transient
From 300A to 1kA 25A 16A 16A overvoltage across its
terminal in order to protect
From 1kA to 7kA 50A 16A 25A the equipment.
From 7kA and above 63A 25-40A 50A

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 Appliance following IEC 60364
We use the installation standard IEC 60364 as a rule to select which
protector should be installed. Section 4-443 and Section -5- 534 help us
establish protector characteristics and where to install it. Additionally we
rely on IEC 61643-12 as selection guide related to the application

Type of installation

Installation Connection to Connection to The unavailability

equipped with direct overhead AC line underground AC line of the electrical
lightning protection network could have
system (LPS) consequences on
human safety

Recommended on sensitive
Ng ≤ 2,5* Mandatory Risk analysis
equipment or when reinforced
Nk < 25 (Class I) required
reliability is required.
Ng > 2,5 Mandatory Mandatory
Mandatory
Nk > 25 (Class I) (Class II)
* Ng: Lightning density (see information below)
Nk: Keraunic Level

World lightning density map (Ng)

The level Ng defines the
number of impacts year per
km2 in a region. Nk keraunic
Level defines the number
of lightning days per year.
These two parameters are
connected by an approximate
rate: Ng=Nk/10. The highest
ratings are in the tropics and
mountainous areas.

Source: NASA OTD (4/95-3/00) and LIS (1/98-2/03)

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Regional/national standards
Typically regional/national standards defines additional conditions where
surge protection will be mandatory or recommended.
Representative conditions are:

Public services Farming installation Emergency systems Industrial processes

(street lights, when affecting (emergency lights, requiring continuity
telecoms, police,..) animal safety. security alarms, (Food processing,
CCTV,..) chemical,
pharmacy,..)

Electronic components have extensively been introduced in our daily life

being present at almost all appliances connected to the network supply.
Some countries are already regulating to make it compulsory installing
surge protection in all electrical installations as we always have valuable
goods to protect.

Installation 1/ Surge protectors are 2/ Total length of connection

connected in parallel on wires to AC network
rules the AC network and must must be lower than 0,5m
be equipped with external in order to maintain
fuses for short-circuit protection level as the
protection. impedance of these
connections reduces the
protection provided.

3/ Protection wire coming 4/ Type 2 protectors require

from SPD must be wires with 4mm2
connected to bonding bar. minimum cross-section.
Paralleling protection wire Type 1 require minimum
with phases conductors 10mm2.
must be avoided.

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Class I
The PST4B100 is a compact Class I MOV varistors with specific GDT
Surge Protector Device designed providing common and differential
to be connected at the entrance mode protection. This technology
of the electrical installation on allows the best performance
3-Phase networks. This device with no follow current neither
provides efficient protection leakage current, while achieving an
against direct and indirect effects elevated (Up) level of protection.
of lightning phenomena on This SPD draws attention for its
electrical networks. This protection extremely modular compact size,
is specially adequate on those easy to install on DIN rail, and for
buildings endowed with lightning its individual visual indicator on
rods or LPS systems. each phase.
This protection is based on
combining high discharge capacity

Electrical characteristics
Description Value
Network V 230/400 V TT, TN

Electrical scheme Common and

Protection modes
differential
L1 L2 L3 N Max. operating voltage Uc 255 Vac

Ft Ft Ft
Temporary overvoltage withstand Ut 450 Vac
GN
G G G Operating current
Ic None
V V V
(leakage current at Uc)
Discharge currents
In / Imax 40 kA / 100 kA
(15 impulses and 1 max. stand. 8/20 µs)
Max. lightning current by pole
Iimp 25 kA
(1 impulse 10/350 µs)
PST4B100
V : High-energy varistor network Total lightning current
G : Heavy duty GDT Itotal 50 kA
(1 impulse 10/350 µs)
GN : Heavy duty N/PE GDT
Ft : Thermal fuse Residual voltage (at In) Up-In 1.1 kV
MI : Disconnection indicator
Protection level (at In) Up 1.5 kV

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Mechanical characteristics
Description Value
Connection By screw terminals: 6-35mm2
Disconnection indicator Red light indicators
Mounting Symmetrical rail 35mm
Operating temperature -40/ +85º C
Protection class IP20
Housing material Thermoplastic UL94-V0
Standards compliance
IEC 61643-1 International Low Voltage SPD Test Class I
EN 61643-11 Europe Low Voltage SPD Test Class I

Installation scheme Dimensions

70
Main swichtboard 67
L1 L2 L3
extra compact size
L1 N
L2
L3 (up to 50% space saving)
N
F F F F

90

PE
70

Ground 110-140

T SI ZE
MP A C
CO

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Class II

Compact surge protector devices Protectors are built with plug-in

(SPD) are developed to meet modules with failure indicator and
overvoltage protection needs for a din rail fixed block base, which
single phase low voltage networks. allows an easy and quick module
These overvoltages are mainly replacement on maintenance
generated by lightening although operations.
also industrial changeovers and
network failures. According to standards
• IEC 61643-1
SPDs provide common/differential • EN 61643-11
protection. • UL1449 ed. 2

The electrical scheme on

overvoltage SPD are based on
high energy varistors equipped
with thermal disconnector and a
specific gas discharge tube GDT.

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General characteristics


Modules easy Visual indicator Remote signalling DIN rail mounting
replacement Green colour indicates Operational status on the Direct mounting on
Plug-in modules easy correct operation and protection is constantly symmetrical DIN rail
and quick to replace red colour indicates supervised by floating acc. to EN 60715.
at the end of module replacement. changeover contact that
protection life. will activate if module
changes status.

i
Mechanical coding Marking Modular
Plug-in modules and Terminals clearly construction
modular bases are marked for easy wiring. Designed to fit on
mechanically coded Modules marked with modular enclosures with
and prevent wrong reference and frontal 45mm window
module replacement. electrical data. and 17,5mm modules.

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Class II
Compact protectors range
PSTCxx
Gave offers a new surge protector range designed to be installed on main
switchboards that highlights on its compact size saving 50% of space
compared to conventional protectors.

Surge protection device

Description Modules In Imax Reference
2 poles 1Ph+N 1 5 kA 15 kA PSTC15
E
AC T SIZ 4 poles 3Ph+N 2 20 kA 40 kA PSTC440
COMP 4 poles 3Ph+N with remote 2 20 kA 40 kA PSTC440T
signalling

Replacement modules
Electrical diagram Description In Imax Reference

PSTC15 Phase module (MOV) + neutral (GDT) 5 kA 15 kA PC-15

L(L) N(N) Phase module (MOV) + neutral (GDT) 20 kA 40 kA PSTC-40
14

11

12

C
Phase module (MOV) + phase (MOV) 20 kA 40 kA PSTC-40G
Ft
MI
t°
Electrical characteristics
Description Value
Network V 230
Max. Operating voltage Uc 255
V : Varistor
GDT : Descargador de gas
PSTC440/440T Follow current In 5 kA
Ft : Fusible térmico
t° : Sistema de desconexión térmica Nominal discharge current (15 x 8/20 µs impulses) Imax 15 kA
C : Contacto de teleseñalización
L1 L2 L3 N Protection level (at In) Up 1,5/0,9 kV
Residual voltage at 5kA 0,9 kV
Ft Ft Ft
t° t° MI t° PSTC440 PSTC15
MI

Dimensions 67 36 18

L1 L2 L3 N L1 N

C
12

11

14

90

V : High energy MOV

GDT : Gas discharge tube
Ft : Thermal fuse
t° : Thermal disconnection mechanism
9
C : Contact for remote signal (Optional) 44
60.8

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PST2xx and PST4xx range

Gave offers a complete modular Class II range of SPD that distinguishes
on its high discharge capacity, plug-in modular cartridges with thermal
disconnection visual indicator, and the possibility of remote signalling.

Surge protection device

Description Modules In Imax Reference
SPD Class II 2 5 kA 15 kA PST215
SPD Class II 2 20 kA 40 kA PST240
SPD Class II 4 5 kA 15 kA PST415
SPD Class II 4 20 kA 40 kA PST440

SPD with remote signalling

Description Modules In Imax Reference
SPD Class II + R 2 20 kA 40 kA PST240T

Electrical diagram SPD Class II + R 4 20 kA 40 kA PST440T

PST2xx Replacement modules

L N L1 L2 L3 N
Description In Imax Reference
MI MI MI MI

t°
Ft

t°
Ft

t°
Ft
Phase
t°
module (MOV)
Ft
5 kA 15 kA PST-15
GSG GSG
Phase module (MOV) 20 kA 40 kA PST-40
C C Neutral (GDT) 20 kA 40 kA PST-N
12

11

14

12

11

14

V : Varistor es
PST4xx GDT : Descargador de gas

L N L1
Ft : Fusible térmico
t° : Sistema
L2 de desconexión
L3 térmica
N
Dimensions
L N L1 L2 L3 N
C : Contacto de teleseñalización 67
t MI Ft MI Ft MI Ft MI
Ft MI Ft MI Ft MI Ft MI
t° t° t°
L L N
GSG t° t° t° GSG t° L N L

GSG GSG

C C
90
14

12

11

14

C C
12

11

14

12

11

14

aristor es
T : Descargador de gas V : High energy MOV
Fusible térmico GDT : Gas discharge tube
Ft : Thermal fuse
Sistema de desconexión térmica 10.6
72
Contacto de teleseñalizaciónt° : Thermal disconnection mechanism 44 36

C : Contact for remote signal (Optional) 60.8

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 Electrical characteristics
PST2xx PST4xx
Description PST215 PST240 PST240T PST415 PST440 PST440T
Network V 230 230 230 230/400 230/400 230/400
Max. Operating voltage Uc 275 V~ 275 V~ 275 V~ 275 V~ 275 V~ 275 V~
Follow current If None None None None None None
Nominal discharge current 5 kA 20 kA 20 kA 5 kA 20 kA 20 kA
15 x 8/20µs impulses
Maximum discharge current 15 kA 40 kA 40 kA 15 kA 40 kA 40 kA
Protection level N/PE(at In) Up Imax 1,5 kV 1,5 kV 1,5 kV 1,5 kV 1,5 kV
Protection level L/N (at In) Up 0,9 kV 1,25 kV 1,25 kV 0,9 kV 1,25 kV 1,25 kV
Residual voltage at 5kA 0,9 kV 0,9 kV 0,9 kV 0,9 kV 0,9 kV 0,9 kV
Protection modes Common • • • • • •
Differential • • • • • •
Remote signalling - • - - •

Installation scheme
PST2xx PST4xx

Main switchboard
Main switchboard Main switchboard
Main switchboard
L1 L1
L1 L1 L2 L2
L3 L3
N N N N

F F F F

Remote Remote
signalling
signalling Remote Remote
signalling
signalling
of disconnection
of disconnection PE PE
of disconnection
of disconnection PE PE

Ground Ground Ground Ground

Remote indication Conexión

In watch Default 2-2,5Nm

Stranded wire L N

min: 2,5 mm2

12 14 11 12 14 11 10 mm max: 16 mm2

Flexible wire L N

Min: 12 V DC, 10 mA
Max: 250 V AC, 1 A min: 2,5 mm2
10 mm max: 25 mm2

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Surge protectors for telecom

and data lines
Class III
Class III surge protectors are DLA protections combine
designed to protect, against gas discharger tubes and fast
transient voltages telecom lines, clamping diodes in order to
data lines, automation PLCs and provide high discharge current
industrial buses. These elements capability and fast operation.
are characterised for their high These protections are installed
sensitiveness and the elevated on symmetrical DIN rails and
cost that any overvoltages can are equipped with removable
cause on the equipment to be modules for easy maintenance
protected. (line continuity in case of plug-in
module removal).

Dimensions Electrical scheme

Plug-in
13 65 module
Line R
DLAM

Ligne 1 1 Equipt
1 2
P D
90

R
2 2
1 2 PB

Equipt

Earth possible
on rail DIN

Electrical characteristics
Description DLP-170 DLP-48P1 DLP-24P1 DLP-12P1
Utilisations type RTC / ADSL RDSI 4-20mA RS485
Configuration 1 pair+shield 1 pair+shield 1 pair+shield 1 pair+shield
Nominal line voltage Un 150 V 48 V 24 V 12 V
Max. Line voltage Uc 170 V 53 V 28 V 15 V
Max. Line current IL 300 mA 300 mA 300 mA 300 mA
Max. Frequence >10 MHz >3 MHz >3 MHz >3 MHz
Protection level Up 220 V 70 V 40 V 30 V
Nominal discharge current In 5 kA 5 kA 5 kA 5 kA
Max. Discharge current Imax 20 kA 20 kA 20 kA 20 kA
Spare module DLM-170 DLM-48P1 DLM-24P1 DLM-12P1

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 PV Overvoltage surge protection devices
Photovoltaic installations typically operation thus maximising General characteristics
require extended surface areas production and profitability.
‚‚Protections Class II and Class I+II.
therefore being particularly
Function ‚‚Modular DIN rail mounting.
exposed to lightning effects and
‚‚Voltages 560VDC and 1000VDC.
consequent occasioned surges. Surge protector devices discharge
‚‚High discharge capacity.
peak transient overvoltages that
Damages caused by lightning ‚‚Visual indicator on the module.
travel on the line cable conductors
surges will diminish system ‚‚Replaceable module.
originated by atmosphere
performance and shorten ‚‚Optional remote signalling.
lightning.
equipment live.
Using surge protection devices According to standards
we avoid system failures and take ‚‚IEC 61643-1
full advantage on the system ‚‚EN 61643-11

PV Overvoltage surge protection devices

Class I + II
Class I surge protector devices Dimensions
are recommended at both end of 70 72

the DC power supply line. Due to

its extraordinary high discharge + -

capacity they are recommended

90
to be used on installations with
elevated risk of direct lightning
strikes. The protection is based on
9

+ high energy - MOVs and equipped

with specific thermal disconnectors
Ft MI Ft Ft MI
MI
achieving a superior protection
t° t° t°
Conecction GSG
level and a lack
GSG
of follow-up
current.
GSG: Gas-filled spark gap
V : High energy MOV
Mi : Disconnection indicator
Ft : Thermal fuse
t° : Thermal disconnection mechanism C
Technical characteristics
C : Contact for remote signal
12

11

14

+ - Description PST41PV
Max. Operating voltage Uc 1000VDC
Ft MI Ft Ft MI
MI
t° t° t°
Nominal discharge current (15 impulses 8/20μs) In 40 kA
GSG GSG Max. Lightning current by pole (1 impulse 10/350μs) limp 12,5 kA
d spark gap
y MOV Residual voltage (at Iimp) Ures 1.9 kV
ction indicator
use Protection level (at In) Up 2,4 kV
sconnection mechanism C
remote signal
Remote signalling Yes
12

11

14

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PV Overvoltage surge protection devices

Clase II

Class II surge protection devices are developed to meet overvoltage

protection needs for PV photovoltaic installations that are characterised
by long cable lengths. These units must be installed in parallel on the DC
networks to provide common and differential protection.
The electrical diagram is based on high energy MOVs equipped with
specific thermal disconnectors and related failure indicators.

Dimensions 67 54 36

+ - + -

90

Connection Technical characteristics

PST25PV
+ - + - Description PST25PV PST31PV
Max. Operating voltage Uc 550VDC 1000VDC
Ft MI Ft MI

t
o
t
o
Nominal discharge current In 20 kA 20 kA
V V V V V Maximum discharge current Imax 40 kA 40 kA
C
C
Protection level (at In) Up 2,2 kV 3 kV
Remote signalling Ref. PST25PVT Ref. PST31PVT
PST31PV + - -
+

Ft MI Ft
Mechanical characteristics
MI

t
o
t
o

Description PST25PV / PST31PV

V V V V V
C
Dimensions See scheme
By screw terminals: 1,5-10mm2 (L/N)
C

Connection
V : High energy MOV o 2,5-25mm2 (PE)
Ft : Thermal fuse
t° : Thermal disconnection Disconnection indicator 2 mechanical indicators
mechanism
C : Contact for remote signal Mounting Symmetrical rail 35mm
(Optional)
Operating temperature -40/+85ºC
Protection degree IP20
Material Thermoplastic UL94-V0

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 Permanent overvoltage protection
Protection against permanent or temporary overvoltages (TOV) require disconnecting the equipments from the
installation. We can not shunt temporary to ground as we are dealing with large time scale overvoltages.
Temporary overvoltages are typically due to neutral fault in the network and specially required on those
installations with unstable networks showing regular fluctuations and power cuts.

PSP-3 for three phase networks

Protector PSP-3 does actuate by the means of the output relay on the
shunt trip coil of the breaking element (MCB or MCCB). This permanent
overvoltage protector distinguishes by integrating a voltage free auxiliary
contact for external signalling. The protector does also offer test mode
operation for commissoning and maintenance purposes.

Permanent overvoltage protection

Description Reference
3 Phase + Neutral PSP3
3 Phase + Neutral with buzzer PSP3Z

Highlights: Installation diagram Electrical scheme

 Signalling L1 L2 L3 N
ZUMBADOR

Phase led blinking signals

Z60L24R

U<

permanent overvoltage, led off 2A/30Vdc

COM

signals phase failure.

M

1 2
2A/30Vdc
0,5A/125Vac
1 2 3 4 5 6

 Auxiliary output 1 2 3 4 5 6

The protector has a built in ON TEST

voltage free auxiliary contact for 7 8 9 10 11 12

L1

L2

external signalling, alarm, PLC

L3

PSP-3
L3 L2 L1 N
communication, ... 400V/50Hz
7 8 9 10 11 12

PSP3
 Test mode
L1 L2 L3 N

Selecting test mode by the means N N

of a frontal rotary switch the relay

E

will operate on the shunt trip coil

U<

while leds will indicate that we are

M

2A/30Vdc
on test mode. OFF 0
0,5A/125Vac
BOBINA

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11 12

L3 L2 L1 N
400V/50Hz
L1 L2 L3 N

PSP3Z

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Operating diagrams
Minimum coil mode Emission coil mode

L2/N L2/N
350V 350V

275V 275V
255V 255V
200V t 200V t
175V 175V
t1 t1
M t E t
U<

4-5 4-6
t t

Aux Aux
t t
1s 1s 1s 1s
3-4 3-4

L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1

L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2

LEDs L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 LEDs L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3

Technical characteristics
Description Value Combined protections
Operating voltage (Un) 230V~
Three phase installation Gave offers a complete range of
Tripping voltage (Ulimit) 255-265V~
Tripping time (t) 3s L1 L2 L3 N
combined solutions that warrant
flexible installation and easy
Tripping voltage (Ulimit) >265V~
Tripping time (t) 0,8s 2A/30Vdc
maintenance.
1 2

1 2 3 4 5 6
 Flexibility
Signalling E
U<
M
The protector is installed upon space
availability on the panel. Easy to
L1 TEST

L2 Ua = 275
place transient protection close to
the earth connection.
Un = 230
L3 L3 L2 L1 N

Permanent
7 9 11 12

PSP3
L1 L2 L3 N

overvoltage 7 8 9 10 11 12  Remote signalling 2A/30Vdc

L1 L2 L3 N

Permanent overvoltage on Protectors are equipped with remote

1 2

blinking phases. Relay and signalling. We can distinguish if we

1 2 3 4 5 6

auxiliary contact closed. have transient or temporary/

E
U<
M

permanent overvoltage condition.

L1 TEST

L2 Ua = 275
Un = 230
L3

1s
L3 L2 L1 N
7 9 11 12

PSP3

OFF 0
 Maintenance 7 8 9 10 11 12

L1 L2 L3 N
BOBINA
Friendly maintenance. When a
transient varistor protection ends its
N N

! Wrong connection live we only need to replace this

phase cartridge remaining other
Neutral wrong connection. Does F OFF 0
modules operative. BOBINA

not distinguish connection F

F

between L1,L2 and L3. This F

L1 L2 L3 N

condition during an extended F

period will damage the device. F

L1 L2 L3 L4 F

Remake connection. 1s rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace rojo/red: replace N/PE

F

L1 L2 L3 N

PST-40 PST-40 PST-40 PST-N

Uc 250V Uc 250V Uc 250V Uc 400V
L1 L2 L3 N
In 20kA In 20kA In 20kA In 20kA
T2 Imax 40kA T2 Imax 40kA T2 Imax 40kA T2 Imax 40kA
Up 1.5V Up 1.5V Up 1.5V Up 1.5V
Un 230V Un 230V Un 230V
Rojo/Red: replace Rojo/Red: replace

PSTC-40 PSTC-40G
EN61643-11 IEC61643-1 EN61643-11 IEC61643-1 EN61643-11 IEC61643-1 EN61643-11 IEC61643-1 Uc 255 V Uc 255 V
Un 230 V Un 230 V
In 20 kA In 20 kA
T2 Imax 40 kA T2 Imax 40 kA
Up 1.5/1.25 kV Up 1.5/1.25 kV

EN61643-11 EN61643-11
IEC61643-1 IEC61643-1

PST4XX

L1 L2 L3
L1 L2 L3 N AlsoN with compact version

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