BSPM1A75D100LVR [ETC]

VARISTOR 40KA MODULE PLUG-IN;
BSPM1A75D100LVR
型号: BSPM1A75D100LVR
厂家: ETC    ETC
描述:

VARISTOR 40KA MODULE PLUG-IN

文件: 总48页 (文件大小:8380K)
中文:  中文翻译
下载:  下载PDF数据表文档文件
BUSSMANN  
Effective March 2019  
Supersedes July 2015  
Application note 3193  
SERIES  
For UL Type 1, 2, 3 and  
Type 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Contents  
Description  
Page  
Description  
Page  
UL Listed 4th Edition openType 1 DIN-Rail high SCCR SPDs  
The need for surge protection  
•ꢀ  
Case studies for industrial and commercial applications  
3
3
3
•ꢀ  
Causes and relevance of transients and surges  
•ꢀ  
Damage caused by transients and surges  
UL SPDTypes and NEC locations  
•ꢀ  
UL SPD standards  
4
4
5
5
5
5
•ꢀ  
NEC SPD installation/connection  
•ꢀ  
1-Pole  
2-Pole  
3-Pole  
4-Pole  
24-25  
26-27  
28-29  
30-31  
•ꢀ  
Applying UL SPD Types by NEC location  
•ꢀ  
•ꢀ  
•ꢀ  
•ꢀ NEC 285 Type 1  
•ꢀ NEC 285 Type 2  
•ꢀ NEC 285 Type 3  
UL RecognizedType 4 component assembly DIN-Rail non-  
SCCR AC/DC power and control SPDs  
Bussmann series UL power, control and data signal SPD  
product lineup  
•ꢀ  
UL Type 1 NEMA 1 and NEMA 4X SPDs  
•ꢀ BSPD high surge current capacity Type 1 and Type 2  
•ꢀ BSPA Type 1 and Type 2  
6
6
6
•ꢀ SurgePOD PRO Type 1  
•ꢀ  
UL DIN-Rail SPDs  
•ꢀ High SCCR open Type 1 (black label)  
6
6
•ꢀ  
1-Pole UL low voltage power SPDs  
2-Pole UL low voltage control SPDs  
32-33  
34-35  
•ꢀ Non SCCR power and control  
(blue label Type 4 component assembly)  
•ꢀ  
UL Listed data signal SPDs for telecom and instrumentation  
data signal applications  
•ꢀ  
UL 497B DIN-Rail and data signal SPDs  
•ꢀ 4 wire universal/twisted pair  
•ꢀ RJ45/Ethernet video/data cable  
6
6
UL SPD selection flowchart for ≤ 600 V systems  
UL SPD types, markets and applications table  
7
8
•ꢀ  
Applying UL Type 1, Type 2 and Type 4 component  
assembly SPDs by surge current capacity (Imax  
)
8
NEC surge protection requirements  
9
•ꢀ  
Overview  
36  
36-37  
38  
•ꢀ  
•ꢀ  
DIN-Rail universal 4 wire SPDs  
DIN-Rail RJ45/Ethernet cable SPD  
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  
39-43  
Installing surge protective devices in accordance  
with NEC Article 240 and FeederTap Rule  
44  
ANSI/UL 1449 short-circuit current rating and  
NEC Article 285.6  
Electrical system connections for SPDs  
Installing ULType 1 andType 2 SPDs  
10-11  
12  
45  
SPD glossary  
46-47  
Type 1 NEMA 1 and NEMA 4X UL Listed SPDs  
Online resources — visit Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
•ꢀ  
BSPD 120-400 kA surge current capacity  
14-17  
18-21  
22-23  
•ꢀ  
BSPA 50-200 kA surge current capacity  
•ꢀ  
SurgePOD PRO, 40 kA surge current capacity  
2
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
•ꢀ  
•ꢀ  
Plant Services Magazine – 35% of lost production hours can be  
attributed to transient voltage problems.  
The need for surge protection  
Florida Light and Power 1999 Study — Sources of Facility Surge  
and Overvoltage Events:  
•ꢀ ~60% Internally Generated  
•ꢀ ~40% Externally Generated  
Causes and relevance of transients and surges  
•ꢀ  
Lightning strikes — Large scale impact, high current and  
voltage, but least common occurrence.  
•ꢀ  
Power switching — Increasing occurrences:  
•ꢀ Utility and customer load switching – Motors, large loads,  
faults, capacitor banks, fuse and circuit breaker operation*, etc.  
•ꢀ Source switching — Smart grid, gensets, photovoltaic power  
systems and wind power generation, etc.  
* During overcurrent events, both circuit breakers and fuses can produce arc  
voltages 2-3 times the system voltage in accordance with the UL standards.  
Today’s world is full of electronic products and electrical devices that  
are susceptible to damage from overvoltage surges.  
Damage caused by transients and surges  
Surges caused by static discharge, capacitive and inductive loads or  
lightning can quickly destroy sophisticated electronic equipment and  
components used in industrial and commercial applications. These  
surges cripple operations – particularly the data and communication  
systems that virtually every enterprise relies upon today, including  
UL® 508A panels with their reliance on control circuits.  
•ꢀ  
Disruptive – A voltage transient enters an electronic component  
and it interprets the transient as a valid logic command, resulting  
in system lock-up, malfunction, faulty output or corrupted files.  
•ꢀ  
Dissipative – Associated with short duration repetitive low energy  
level surges, resulting in equipment failure over time including  
electronic components, ballasts, motors and controllers, service  
entrance equipment, panelboards and switchgear.  
Also, the NEC requires a listed SPD to be installed on various  
equipment types including elevators on emergency systems [NEC  
620.51(E)], critical operations data systems (NEC 645.18), industrial  
machinery with safety interlock circuits (NEC 670.6), wind electric  
systems [NEC 694.7(D)], fire pump controllers (NEC 695.15),  
emergency panelboards and switchboards (NEC 700.8) and critical  
operations power systems (NEC 708.20).  
•ꢀ  
Destructive – Associated with high level energy surges, resulting  
in immediate equipment failure including electronic components,  
ballasts, motors and controllers, service entrance equipment,  
panelboards and switchgear.  
We offer a wide selection of Bussmann™ series surge protection  
products that help assure power quality by eliminating damaging  
surges.  
Case studies and references for industrial and commercial  
applications  
•ꢀ  
G.W. Allen and D. Segall with IBM – Two year study at over 200  
locations in 25 cities – 88.5% of AC power problems are transient  
voltage related.  
•ꢀ  
2011 Erimar Systems Integration — A lightning strike entered the  
metals fabricating facility and destroyed $20,000 worth of control  
panels, electrical infrastructure and Cisco infrastructure. Loss of  
data system also cost 11 days of production.  
Internal damage — PCB destroyed by a surge  
•ꢀ  
IEEE Emerald Book and NFPA 780 both recommend using  
surge protection as a part of a buildings lightning protection  
system. Suppressors at the service entrance only reduce, but not  
completely eliminate, the high-energy transient. A second surge  
protective device must be applied upstream of critical equipment.  
All SPDs should comply with UL 1449 4th Edition or later.  
•ꢀ  
1999-2001 Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Study –  
Concluded downtime from power sags, surges and transients  
cost US industry:  
•ꢀ $50 Billion+ in 1999  
•ꢀ $100 Billion+ in 2000  
•ꢀ $200 Billion+ in 2001  
•ꢀ Continues to escalate as more electronic equipment is used  
Service entrance destroyed by a surge  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
3
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
NEC SPD installation/connection  
UL SPD types and NEC locations  
NEC Article 285, Surge-Protective Devices (SPDs), 1 kV or Less  
states the following on where in an electrical system SPDs can be  
installed and or connected.  
Both UL and the NEC define surge protective device Types, but they  
are NOT the same. They differ significantly by the following.  
UL SPD standards  
II. Installing SPDs  
SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES — UL 1449, 4th Edition, Section 1  
effective August 20, 2014, states the following on UL Types covering  
enclosed and open-type Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) designed  
for repeated limiting of transient voltage surges as specified in the  
standard on 50 or 60 Hz power circuits not exceeding 1000 V and for  
PV applications up to 1500 Vdc and designated as follows:  
285.13 Type 4 and Other Component Type SPDs. Type 4 component  
assemblies and other component type SPDs shall only be installed  
by the equipment manufacturer.  
III. Connecting SPDs  
285.21 Connection. Where an SPD device is installed, it shall comply  
with 285.23 through 285.28.  
Type 1 — One port, permanently connected SPDs, except for  
watt-hour meter socket enclosures, intended for installation  
between the secondary of the service transformer and the line  
side of the service equipment overcurrent device, as well as  
the load side, including watt-hour meter socket enclosures and  
Molded Case SPDs intended to be installed without an external  
overcurrent protective device. Type 1 SPDs for use in PV systems  
can be connected between the PV array and the main service  
disconnect.  
285.23 Type 1 SPDs. Type 1 SPDs shall be installed in accordance  
with 285.23(A) and (B).  
(A) Installation. Type 1 SPDs shall be installed as follows:  
(1) Type 1 SPDs shall be permitted to be connected to the  
supply side of the service disconnect as permitted in 230.82(4)  
or  
(2) Type 1 SPDs shall be permitted to be connected as specified  
in 285.24.  
Type 2 — Permanently connected SPDs intended for installation  
on the load side of the service equipment overcurrent device;  
including SPDs located at the branch panel and Molded Case  
SPDs.  
(B) At the Service. When installed at services, Type 1 SPDs shall  
be connected to one of the following:  
(1) Grounded service conductor  
Type 3 — Point of utilization SPDs, installed at a minimum  
conductor length of 10 meters (30 feet) from the electrical  
service panel to the point of utilization, for example cord  
connected, direct plug-in, receptacle type and SPDs installed at  
the utilization equipment being protected. See marking in 80.3.  
The distance (10 meters) is exclusive of conductors provided with  
or used to attach SPDs.  
(2) Grounding electrode conductor  
(3) Grounding electrode for the service  
(4) Equipment grounding terminal in the service equipment  
285.24 Type 2 SPDs. Type 2 SPDs shall be installed in accordance  
with 285.24(A) through (C).  
Type 4 Component Assemblies — Component assembly  
consisting of one or more Type 5 components together with a  
disconnect (integral or external) or a means of complying with the  
limited current tests in 44.4.  
(A) Service-Supplied Building or Structure. Type 2 SPDs shall be  
connected anywhere on the loadside of a service disconnect  
overcurrent device required in 230.91, unless installed in  
accordance with 230.82(8).  
Type 1, 2, 3 Component Assemblies — Consists of a Type 4  
component assembly with internal or external short circuit  
protection.  
(B) Feeder-Supplied Building or Structure. Type 2 SPDs shall be  
connected at the building or structure anywhere on the loadside of  
the first overcurrent device at the building or structure.  
Type 5 — Discrete component surge suppressors, such as  
MOVs that may be mounted on a PWB, connected by its leads  
or provided within an enclosure with mounting means and wiring  
terminations.  
(C) Separately Derived System. The SPD shall be connected on  
the loadside of the first overcurrent device in a separately derived  
system.  
285.25 Type 3 SPDs. Type 3 SPDs shall be permitted to be installed  
on the loadside of branch-circuit overcurrent protection up to the  
equipment served. If included in the manufacturers instructions, the  
Type 3 SPD connection shall be a minimum 10 m (30 ft) of conductor  
distance from the service or separately derived system disconnect.  
285.26 Conductor Size. Line and grounding conductors shall not be  
smaller than 14 AWG copper or 12 AWG aluminum.  
285.27 Connection Between Conductors. An SPD shall be permitted  
to be connected between any two conductors — ungrounded  
conductor(s), grounded conductor, equipment grounding conductor,  
or grounding electrode conductor. The grounded conductor and the  
equipment grounding conductor shall be interconnected only by the  
normal operation of the SPD during a surge.  
285.28 Grounding Electrode Conductor Connections and Enclosures.  
Except as indicated in this article, SPD grounding connections shall  
be made as specified in Article 250, Part III. Grounding electrode  
conductors installed in metal enclosures shall comply with  
250.64(E).  
4
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
Applying UL SPDTypes by NEC location  
Outside and service  
entrance  
Outlets and long  
branch circuits  
Feeders and short  
branch circuits  
Note: Only Type 1 SPDs  
permitted to be installed  
upstream of the service  
entrance overcurrent  
protective device  
Pad-mounted  
transformer  
NEC 285Type 1  
Type 1 SPDs shall be installed as:  
Service entrance  
(1)Type 1 SPDs shall be  
permitted to be connected to  
the supply side of the service  
disconnect as permitted  
in 230.82(4) or... as well  
Feeder circuit  
Branch circuit  
as the loadside, including  
watt-hour meter socket  
enclosures and intended to be  
installed without an external  
overcurrent protective device.  
UL Type 1 SPD  
(2)Type 1 SPDs shall be  
permitted to be connected as  
specified in 285.24.  
Lineside or loadside  
of service entrance  
overcurrent protective device  
Device  
NEC 285Type 2 *  
Type 2 SPDs shall be installed in accordance with 285.24(A) through (C).  
(A)Service-Supplied Building or Structure. Type 2 SPDs shall be  
connected anywhere on the loadside of a service disconnect  
overcurrent device required in 230.91, unless installed in  
accordance with 230.82(8).  
UL Type 1 SPD  
Loadside  
of service entrance  
overcurrent protective device  
UL Type 1 SPD  
(B)Feeder-Supplied Building or Structure. Type 2 SPDs shall be  
connected at the building or structure anywhere on the loadside  
of the first overcurrent device at the building or structure.  
30 feet (10 m)  
from the service entrance  
overcurrent protective device  
(C)Separately Derived System. The SPD shall be connected on the  
loadside of the first overcurrent device in a separately derived  
system.  
NEC 285Type 3*  
UL open Type 1SPD  
UL open Type 1and  
Type 4component  
assembly SPDs  
Type 3 SPDs shall be permitted to be installed on the loadside of  
branch-circuit overcurrent protection up to the equipment served.  
If included in the manufacturers instructions, the Type 3 SPD  
connection shall be a minimum 10 m (30 ft) of conductor distance  
from the service or separately derived system disconnect.  
Loadside  
of service entrance  
overcurrent protective device  
30 feet (10 m)  
from the service entrance  
overcurrent protective device  
* Includes Type 2 or Type 4 component assemblies.  
† Must be installed in an enclosure.  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
5
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Bussmann series UL power, control and data signal SPD product lineup  
This guide suggests which series best meets your needs and applications.  
Market  
Commercial/industrial  
Light commercial  
OEMs/UL 508A panel shops  
Main switchgear, switchboard, motor control  
center, outdoor load  
Distribution panelboard,  
subpanel, loadcenter  
Equipment type  
Control panel, point of use  
620.51(E), 645.18,  
NEC SPD requirements*  
IEEE exposure category  
Typical panel amps  
620.51(E), 645.18, 694.7(D), 700.8  
C
670.6, 695.15, 708.20  
A
695.15, 700.8, 708.20  
B
Single-phase, point  
Unlimited  
Up to 4000  
Up to 1000  
Up to 200  
of use  
40 / N/A  
N/A  
Peak kA rating per phase  
SCCR (kA)  
120-400  
200  
50—200  
200  
40  
50  
200  
200  
24-120 Vac  
24-200 Vdc  
Nominal voltage  
120—600 Vac  
1 and 2  
120—600 Vac  
1 and 2  
120—600 Vac  
1
120—600 Vac  
1
4 component  
assemblies  
UL 1449/CSA type  
UL 1283 EMI/RFI filtering**  
NEMA Enclosure  
50 dB  
40 dB  
4X  
N/A  
4X  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
1 and 4X  
UL Listed open Type 1/  
CSA/RoHS  
UL/cUL/CSA/KEMA/  
RoHS  
Agency information  
cULus/CSA/RoHS  
cULus/CSA/RoHS  
cULus/CSA/RoHS  
Warranty (years)  
Features/mounting  
Status indication  
Options  
10  
5
2
5
5
Side-mount  
Yes-LED  
Side-mount  
Yes-LED  
Rear nipple  
Yes-LED  
DIN-Rail  
Yes-Local  
DIN-Rail  
Yes-Local  
Audible alarm  
Form C contacts  
Surge counter  
EMI/RFI filtering  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Yes - standard  
Yes - standard  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
Product family  
BSPD  
10209  
BSPA  
10661  
SurgePOD PRO  
10033  
BSPMA  
BSPM1A/BSPH2A  
10771 (1-pole), 10772  
(2-pole), 10773 (3-pole),  
107744 (4-pole)  
2056 (1-pole),  
2057 (2-pole)  
Data sheet  
* Product family and rating is dependent upon the application and exposure to surge activity.  
**Selecting filtering option changes normally Type 1 SPDs to Type 2.  
† With online registration.  
††Available on some models.  
Bussmann series UL 497B data signal surge protective devices  
These surge protectors complement any power protection SPDs by protecting data signal lines. See pages 36 to 38 for details.  
DIN-Rail universal 4 wire  
DIN-Rail RJ45/Ethernet cable  
•ꢀ  
•ꢀ  
For nominal 5 and 24 V systems  
For nominal voltages up to 48 V  
6
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
UL SPD selection flowchart for 600 V systems  
Step 1. Determine location and suitable type*  
Start  
Service  
Stand alone  
UL 96A std.  
installation  
requirements  
on lightning  
protection  
entrance  
equipment such  
as, panelboards,  
switchboards  
or motor control  
centers?  
Inside  
lineside  
No  
No  
No  
of  
No  
or loadside  
of  
enclosure?  
systems?  
OCPD?  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Install  
Type 1 BSPA,  
go to pages  
18 to 21  
Surge current  
capacity 50 to 200kA  
and surge counter  
required?  
No  
UL 508A  
industrial control  
panel?  
Call Applications  
Engineering toll free  
1-855-BUSSMANN  
Non UL panel?  
No  
No  
Yes  
Install  
Type 1 or Type 2 BSPD,  
go to pages  
14 to 17  
Yes  
Yes  
* If EMI/RFI filtering is required, select the BSPD or BSPA configuration required for the system.  
Go to Step 2  
Step 2. DetermineType 1, and DIN-Rail openType 1 andType 4 (Type 2 and 3 applications) SPDs  
Start  
30’ (10 m)  
SCCR power  
application?  
from  
24-150 Vac/dc?  
No  
No  
No  
service entrance  
disconnect?  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Install  
Type 1 BSPA  
go to pages  
18 to 21  
Install  
Type 4 component  
assembly blue label  
low voltage SPD,  
go to pages  
75-120 Vac  
or  
100-200 Vdc  
or  
No  
Open Type 1 black label  
SCCR DIN-Rail SPD,  
go to pages  
24 to 31  
34 to 35  
Call Applications  
Engineering toll free  
1-855-BUSSMANN  
Yes  
Install  
Type 4 component  
assembly blue label  
low voltage SPD,  
go to pages  
32 to 33  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
7
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
UL SPD types, markets and applications  
UL Types  
UL Listed Type 1 and Type 2  
DIN-Rail UL Listed open Type 1 and Recognized Type 4 component assembly  
Type 4 component assembly power and  
Markets  
UL Listed Type 1 and Type 2 SPDs  
SCCR rated 120-600 Vac  
UL Listed open Type 1 SPDs  
control blue label SPDs  
SCCR rated black label 120-600 Vac  
24-120 Vac, 24-200 Vdc  
MOV and thermal disconnect technology MOV technology  
MOV or hybrid technology  
• Pump panels requiring SCCR ratings  
• Service panels  
• AC/DC Pump panels not requiring  
SCCR ratings  
Agriculture  
• Pump panels requiring SCCR ratings  
• Elevator control  
• Emergency generator control  
• Feeders  
• Elevator control  
• Elevator control  
• Emergency generator control  
• Fire alarm  
• Emergency generator control  
• Fire pump control  
• HVAC  
• Fire pump control  
• HVAC  
Commercial/  
institutional  
• Lighting panels  
• Main switchgear  
• Motor control centers  
• Step down transformer primary  
• UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings  
• UPS  
• Fire pump control  
• HVAC  
• Mission critical panelboards  
• UPS  
• UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings  
• VFD  
• Security systems  
• UPS  
• Installation on outside of enclosure or  
ahead of service entrance disconnect  
Contractor  
• Emergency generator control  
• Feeders  
• Emergency generator control  
• HVAC  
• Power distribution unit  
• Remote power panel  
• UPS  
• Emergency generator control  
• HVAC  
• HVAC  
• Servers  
• UPS  
Data centers  
• Main switchgear  
• Power distribution unit  
• Remote power panel  
• UPS  
• Emergency generator control  
• HVAC  
• Conveyor systems  
• Crane control  
• Discrete control  
• HMI  
• Lighting panels  
• Main switchgear  
• HVAC  
• HVAC  
Industrial  
• Motor control centers  
• Step down transformer primary  
• Power supplies  
• Step down transformer primary  
• PLCs  
• Power supplies  
• Sensors  
• UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings • UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings  
• UPS  
• VFD  
• VFD  
• I/Os  
• HMI  
• PLCs  
• I/Os  
• Installation on outside of enclosure  
• Power supplies  
• PLCs  
• Power supplies  
OEM  
• UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings • Step down transformer primary  
• UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings • Sensors  
• VFD  
• Step down transformer primary  
• Emergency generator control  
• Lighting panels  
• Conveyor systems  
• Crane control  
• Discrete control  
• HMI  
• Main switchgear  
• Motor control centers  
• Step down transformer primary  
• Power supplies  
Oil and gas  
• PLCs  
• Step down transformer primary  
• Power supplies  
• Sensors  
• UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings • UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings  
• UPS  
• VFD  
• VFD  
Residential  
• Service entrance  
N/A  
N/A  
• I/Os  
• HMI  
• Installation on the lineside of the  
• I/Os  
• Installation on outside or inside of  
enclosure disconnect OCPD  
• PLCs  
UL 508A shops  
enclosure or ahead of service entrance • PLC  
• Power supplies  
• Sensors  
disconnect  
• Power supplies  
• Step down transformer primary  
• VFD  
• Step down transformer primary  
• Main switchgear  
• Control panels  
• PLC  
Waste water/  
water treatment  
• Motor control centers  
• UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings • Power supplies  
• UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings • VFD  
• Sensors  
Applying ULType 1,Type 2 andType 4 SPDs by surge current capacity (Imax  
)
Bussmann series product  
BSPD Type 1 and Type 2  
BSPD Type 2  
BSPA Type 1 and Type 2  
Installation location  
Switchboards, service entrance  
Large panelboards  
Panelboards, control panels  
Panelboards, control panels  
Control panels  
Control panels (power)  
Control panels (control)  
Surge current capacity (Imax  
200 kA to 400 kA  
120 kA to 200 kA  
50 kA to 200 kA  
40 kA  
)
SurgePOD™ PRO Type 1  
1-, 2-, 3- and 4-pole high SCCR open Type 1 (black label)  
1-pole non SCCR Type 4 for Type 2 application (blue label)  
2-pole non SCCR Type 4 for Type 3 application (blue label)  
50 kA  
40 kA  
2-4 kA*  
* Total discharge current.  
8
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
694.7(D) “A surge protection device shall be installed between  
a wind electric system and any loads served by the premises  
electrical system.”  
NEC surge protection requirements  
In recent years, with the proliferation of electronics and devices  
sensitive to transient voltage and current surges, the need for  
surge protection has become increasingly important, particularly for  
equipment and systems used for life safety or where reliability is  
highly critical.  
Added in 2011, surge  
protective devices should  
be on the circuit serving the  
wind electric system or on the  
service disconnects loadside.  
The NEC recognizes this need and has adopted the following  
provisions where surge protection is required.  
Regardless of whether surge protection is required or not, its  
prudent to have surge protection on all circuits as many portable  
appliances and communications devices with sensitive electronics  
may be powered from circuits where transient overvoltage surge is  
an issue.  
695.15 “A listed surge protection device shall be installed in or  
on the fire pump controller.”  
Added in 2017, this NEC  
provision requires a listed SPD to  
be installed in or on the fire pump  
controller to provide protection. A  
study commissioned by the Fire  
Protection Research Foundation  
found that 12% of those surveyed  
had surges damaging their fire  
pumps.  
Below are the major NEC Sections requiring surge protection. On  
page two is a selection chart for Bussmann series surge protective  
devices (SPD)based upon application.  
620.51(E) “Where any of the disconnecting means in 620.51 has  
been designated as supplying an emergency system load, surge  
protection shall be provided.”  
Added in 2017, this section was  
added to address emergency  
system loads such as elevators,  
escalators, moving sidewalks,  
chairlifts and associated  
700.8 “A listed SPD shall be installed in or on all emergency  
systems switchboards and panelboards.”  
Added in 2014, this requirement  
helps ensure emergency electrical  
systems continue powering vital,  
life-safety loads in the event of  
damaging surges.  
equipment.  
645.18 “Surge protection shall be provided for Critical  
Operations Data Systems.”  
708.20 “Surge protection devices shall be provided at all facility  
voltage distribution levels.”  
Added in 2017, Critical Operation  
Data Systems is defined by the  
NEC as “Information technology  
equipment systems that require  
continuous operation for public  
safety, emergency management,  
national security or business  
continuity.”  
Added in 2008, Critical Operation  
Power Systems (COPS) are  
power systems that can include  
HVAC, fire alarms, security,  
communications and signaling  
for designated critical operations  
areas. Surge protection helps  
ensure these systems will operate  
as intended in an emergency  
situation.  
670.6 “Industrial machinery with safety interlock circuits shall  
have surge protection installed.”  
Added in 2017, this section was  
added to address the concern  
with safety interlock failure on  
machinery causing a safety  
risk to operators who may not  
be aware of disabled safety  
mechanisms.  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
9
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Electrical system connections for SPDs  
The following diagrams show the SPD connection points for the  
various electrical systems likely to be encountered, along with the  
Bussmann series SPD models that may be applied.  
The following are the BSPD, BSPA and SurgePOD PRO catalog  
numbers, and the electrical systems and voltages to which they  
can be applied along with any notes that help in understanding the  
context of the application.  
Understanding the following points will help ensure that the correct  
surge protective device is specified for the electrical system or  
equipment.  
The examples show circuit breakers as the most typical means of  
making connections to the panel phases, although connection with  
fusible switches and lug connections are permitted, provided the  
terminals are rated for the 10 AWG conductors used by the BSPD,  
BSPA and SurgePOD SPDs.  
•ꢀ  
Typical North American electrical systems include single-phase,  
split-phase, Delta and Wye.  
•ꢀ  
Selecting the wrong SPD generally arises from misunderstanding  
Note: UL does not require using overcurrent protective devices  
such as circuit breakers or fused switches as the SPDs thermal  
disconnect technology will safely take the SPD offline in the event  
of a failure. Use of these devices is for facilitating connection to the  
panel buses and installation convenience.  
the nominal system voltage, ground and neutral connections.  
•ꢀ  
General convention has it that a “ground” wire is not counted as  
a wire in the system description (e.g., 3 wire, 4 wire, etc.), but it  
is counted as a connection point if the selected SPD has a ground  
wire.  
Contact Bussmann Application Engineering for electrical systems not  
covered in this section.  
•ꢀ  
Selection of a device voltage rating for Wye systems must be  
based upon its nominal system voltage rating and not on the leg-  
to-leg voltages in the Wye.  
•ꢀ  
Bonded N-G configurations do not require protection at the  
service entrance transformer, but protection is suggested in  
downstream bonded N-G systems if the length of conductor  
making the bond is greater than 10 feet (3 m)*.  
* See FAQ #25 for more information.  
Two wire single-phase,  
2 connection points  
Three wire split-phase/  
Three wire split-phase/  
Three wire split-phase/  
2-pole plus ground,  
4 connection points  
2-pole, 3 connection points  
2-pole, 3 connection points  
Application: Sub-panel or feeder  
panel  
Application: Service entrance  
panel  
Application: Sub-panel or feeder  
panel  
Application: Service entrance  
equipment  
Volts: 120, 240 (L-N)  
Volts: 120, 240 (L-N)  
Volts: 120, 240 (L-N), 240, 480  
(L1-L2)  
Volts: 120, 240 (L-N), 240 (L1-  
L2)  
Note: Must be installed within  
10 feet (3 m) of a bonded neutral SPD is greater than 10 feet (3 m) Note: Installation at or less  
Note: Installation for where the  
ground connection per IEEE  
C62.41-1991.  
from a bonded neutral-ground  
connection.  
than 10 feet (3 m) from the  
transformer and within 10 feet (3  
m) of a bonded-neutral ground  
connection.  
Note: Installation where greater  
than 10 feet (3 m) of a bonded-  
neutral ground connection.  
N
L2  
G
L1  
Dedicated two-pole  
common trip  
Dedicated two-pole  
common trip  
circuit breaker, or  
two-pole  
Dedicated one-pole  
circuit breaker,  
or one-pole  
Dedicated one-pole  
circuit breaker,  
or one-pole  
circuit breaker, or  
two-pole  
fusible switch  
fusible switch  
fusible switch  
fusible switch  
Black  
Black  
Black  
Black  
Black  
Black  
White  
White  
White  
White  
L1  
L2  
Green  
Green  
L1  
L1  
L1  
L2  
G
N
G
N
G
N
G
N
SPD catalog numbers:  
SPD catalog numbers:  
SPD catalog numbers:  
SPD catalog numbers:  
ꢀ  
ꢀ  
ꢀ  
BSPA  
BSPA  
BSPA  
ꢀ  
BSPA  
Specify from build-a-code  
catalog number system  
Specify from build-a-code  
catalog number system  
Specify from build-a-code  
catalog number system  
Specify from build-a-code  
catalog number system  
ꢀ  
SurgePOD™ PRO  
ꢀ  
SurgePOD PRO  
SPP40SP1120SN  
SPP40SP2240PN  
10  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
Three wire split-phase/  
2-pole plus ground,  
4 connection points  
Three wire Wye plus ground,  
4 connection points  
Four wire Wye plus ground,  
5 connection points  
Four wire Wye plus ground,  
5 connection points  
Application: Sub-panel or feeder  
panel  
Application: Service entrance  
equipment  
Application: Sub-panel or feeder  
panel  
Application: Sub-panel or feeder  
panel  
Volts: 208, 480, 600 (L-L)  
Volts: 120, 127, 277, 347 (L-N),  
208, 220, 480, 600 (L-L)  
Volts: 120, 127, 277, 347 (L-N),  
208, 220, 480, 600 (L-L)  
Volts: 120, 240 (L-N), 240 (L1-  
L2)  
Note: A common MCC  
configuration for pumping and  
water/waste water treatment.  
Note: Common system  
configuration with Neutral pulled  
into facility and bonded to  
ground.  
Note: Common system  
configuration with Neutral pulled  
into facility and bonded to  
ground.  
Note: For installation greater  
than 10 feet (3 m) of a bonded-  
neutral ground connection.  
L1  
N
L2  
L3  
Dedicated three-pole  
common trip circuit  
breaker, or three-pole  
fusible switch  
L1  
N
L2  
Dedicated two-pole  
common trip  
circuit breaker, or  
two-pole  
Dedicated three-pole  
common trip circuit  
breaker, or three-pole  
fusible switch  
fusible switch  
Black  
Black  
Black  
Dedicated three-pole  
common trip circuit  
breaker, or three-pole  
fusible switch  
Black  
Black  
Black  
Black  
Black  
White  
White  
Black  
Black  
Green  
L1  
L2  
L3  
Green  
L1  
L2  
Green  
Black  
L1  
L2  
L3  
G
N
White  
G
G
N
Green  
L1  
L2  
L3  
G
N
SPD catalog numbers:  
SPD catalog numbers:  
SPD catalog numbers:  
ꢀ  
BSPA  
ꢀ  
ꢀ  
BSPA  
BSPA  
Specify from build-a-code  
SPD catalog numbers:  
catalog number system  
Specify from build-a-code  
catalog number system  
Specify from build-a-code  
catalog number system  
ꢀ  
BSPA  
ꢀ  
BSPD  
ꢀ  
Specify from build-a-code  
SurgePOD PRO  
Specify from build-a-code  
catalog number system  
catalog number system  
SPP40SP3208WYG  
SPP40SP3480WYG  
SPP40SP3600WYG  
ꢀ  
BSPD  
Three wire Delta plus ground,  
4 connection points  
Specify from build-a-code  
catalog number system  
Application: Service entrance  
equipment, sub-panel or feeder  
panel  
Volts: 240, 480, 600 (L-L)  
Dedicated three-pole  
common trip circuit  
breaker, or three-pole  
fusible switch  
Black  
Black  
Black  
Green  
L1  
L2  
L3  
G
SPD catalog numbers:  
ꢀ  
BSPA  
Specify from build-a-code  
catalog number system  
ꢀ  
BSPD  
Specify from build-a-code  
catalog number system  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
11  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Installing UL Type 1 and Type 2 SPDs  
Installation option A: using feed through lugs  
While differences will arise in the installation of different SPD  
models on various electrical systems and locations inside an  
electrical system, the following are general procedures and  
considerations to follow.  
7. Determine if the lugs are rated for stranded 10 AWG conductors.  
If lugs are not rated for this size conductor, DO NOT install the  
SPD unit, or replace lugs with appropriately rated lugs before  
proceeding, or install the unit using installation option B.  
At the start of this section are diagrams indicating the connection  
points for the Type 1 and Type 2 SPDs contained in this guide and  
the electrical system to which they can be connected.  
8. Route and trim the leads so they reach their connection points  
with the least amount of length.  
9. Strip the lead ends to lug manufacturers specifications, insert  
them into the appropriate ports and torque to the specified value  
NOTE: DO NOT install more than one lead into the same lug  
port.  
Installation steps  
1. Inspect the electrical panelboard to be sure it is properly grounded  
in accordance with prevailing code requirements.  
2. Inspect the SPD unit to determine:  
Go to step 13.  
•ꢀ  
It has the correct nominal system and MCOV voltage rating  
and is the correct configuration for the installation.  
Installation option B: circuit breaker or fused switch  
When using a circuit breaker or fused switch, see suggested  
ampacities in Table A for the SPD family product being installed.  
•ꢀ  
It is not damaged; If the unit is damaged or not correct for the  
system, do not install it. Secure a proper replacement before  
proceeding with the installation.  
10. Place in the OFF position and install a new, dedicated common  
trip circuit breaker or fusible switch with fuses sized by SPD  
family and located as close as possible to where the SPD unit is  
mounted.  
3. Deenergize panelboard and follow established lockout / tagout  
procedures. Remove panelboard cover(s) to gain access to the  
interior. Check to make sure the entire panelboard is deenergized  
before proceeding.  
11. Route and trim the leads so they reach their intended connection  
points with the least amount of length.  
4. Select a location on the panelboard that accommodates mounting  
the SPD and allows the leads to reach their intended connection  
points. Be sure the SPD unit can be positioned so that the LED  
status indicator(s) is visible. A location that permits the shortest  
lead lengths is preferred.  
12. Strip the lead end to fit the connection points, insert into the  
terminal lugs and torque to the specified value.  
Go to step 13.  
Finishing the installation  
13. Reinstall the panelboard cover(s).  
5. Remove a 3/4” knockout or make a 1-1/16” diameter hole where  
the SPD is to be mounted.  
14. Test the SPD installation by energizing the panelboard and  
placing the circuit breaker or fusible switch (requires fuses to be  
installed) in the ON position. Verify the LED status indicators are  
functioning according to the installed SPD model. If LEDs are  
not properly displaying for a correctly installed and functioning  
SPD (per model), see the troubleshooting procedures for  
possible causes and remedy.  
6. Remove the locknut from the unit and insert leads through the  
panelboard wall being careful not to damage the conductor  
insulation. (For NEMA 4X installations, use appropriate gaskets or  
sealing means to retain the NEMA 4X rating on the installation —  
see Figure 1.) Reinstall locknut and tighten to specified torque.  
NEMA 4X installation requires appropriate  
customer-supplied gasket between  
the SPD and enclosure wall.  
Suggested minimum ampacity  
SPD family  
SurgePOD PRO (SPP)  
BSPA  
Fused switch  
30 A  
Circuit breaker  
30 A  
30 A  
30 A  
60 A  
Tighten locknut to  
20.3 lb-in (2.3 N•m)  
BSPD  
100 A  
Table A — Circuit breaker and fused switch sizing guide  
Figure 1.  
If using conduit, keep the run as straight and short as possible, and  
avoid using 90 elbows.  
NOTE: For optimum performance, trim the leads to the shortest  
length possible and avoid sharp bends. Make electrical connections  
appropriate for the application.  
12  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
BSPD, BSPA and SurgePOD PRO comparisons  
SPD model / color  
BSPD — grey  
BSPA — black  
PRO — grey  
Commercial and industrial  
with high surge current  
Residential, light commercial  
and UL 508A panels  
Markets  
Commercial and industrial  
Product warranty*  
System types  
10 years  
10 years  
2 years  
Delta and Wye  
Single, Split, Delta  
Single, Split, Delta and Wye  
120, 240, 120/240, 480,  
120/208, 240/415, 277/480,  
347/600, 600  
120/208, 240, 277/480, 480,  
600  
Nominal system voltages  
120, 208, 240, 480  
Sized to nominal voltage  
(150 V to 840 V)  
Sized to nominal voltage  
(150 V to 840 V)  
Sized to nominal voltage  
(150 V to 550 V)  
Max. continuous operating AC voltage (MCOV) [VC]  
SCCR  
200 kA  
200 kA  
200 kA  
10 kA  
Nominal discharge current (8x20 µs) In  
Surge current capacity (8x20 µs) Imax  
Installation connections  
N-G protection  
20 kA  
20 kA  
120, 200, 300, 400 kA  
3, 5 Wires  
Yes  
50, 100, 150, 200 kA  
3, 5 Wires  
Yes  
40 kA  
2, 3, 4 Wires  
No  
Response time (ns) tA  
Frequency  
<25ns  
<25ns  
<25ns  
50/60 Hz  
50/60 Hz  
50/60 Hz  
One red and green LED per  
phase  
One red and green LED per  
phase  
One bi-color LED  
Operating status/fault indication  
Conductor gauge / length  
Mounting  
Green (Good) / Red (Replace)  
10 AWG stranded copper /  
48 inches  
10 AWG Stranded copper/ 36 10 AWG Stranded copper/ 18  
inches  
inches  
Chase nipple (NEMA 1)  
internal hub (NEMA 4X)  
Chase nipple, flush or  
optional mounting plate  
Chase nipple or  
customer supplied bracket  
Enclosure rating  
NEMA 1 or NEMA 4X  
IP20 (finger-safe)  
NEMA 4X  
NEMA 4X — UL 94-5 VA  
IP20 (finger-safe)  
Degree of protection (installed state)  
Circuit location  
IP20 (finger-safe)  
Lineside/loadside***  
UL Listed 1449 4th Edition  
Lineside/loadside***  
UL Listed 1449 4th Edition  
Lineside/loadside  
UL Listed 1449 4th Edition  
Type 1 SPD, cULus, RoHS  
Compliant  
Standards/agency information  
Type 1 SPD, UL 1283 Type 2 Type 1 SPD, cULus, CSA,  
Recognized, CSA Certified  
-40°C to +50°C  
RoHS Compliant  
-40°C to +60°C  
6561 Feet  
Operating temperature  
Operating altitude  
-40°C to +65°C  
12,000 Feet  
16,000 Feet  
Form C contact relay  
Form C contact relay  
EMI/RFI filter (up to 50 db 10  
kHz to 100 MHz)  
Options†  
EMI/RFI filter (up to 40 db 10  
kHz to 100 MHz)  
Surge counter  
10209  
Data sheets  
10661  
10033  
* See SPD Limited Warranty Statement (3A1502) for details at Eaton.com/bussmannseries.  
† BSPD and BSPA models ordered with Form C contact relay and/or surge counter options are UL Type 2 SPDs and cannot be located on the lineside of the service  
entrance overcurrent protective device.  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
13  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Catalog number system  
Type 1 NEMA 1 and NEMA 4X UL Listed SPDs  
The catalog numbering system permits specifying any combination  
to meet requirements.  
BSPD 200 480D 2 K  
BSPD = Product family  
Surge rating per phase  
ꢀ  
120 = 120 kA  
ꢀ  
200 = 200 kA  
ꢀ  
300 = 300 kA  
ꢀ  
400 = 400 kA  
NEMA 1 steel enclosure  
120 kA to 400 kA maximum  
surge current capacity  
NEMA 4X 304 Stainless Steel  
enclosure, all surge current  
capacities  
Voltage/system code  
ꢀ  
208Y = 120/208 Wye (4W + Gnd)  
ꢀ  
480Y = 277/480 Wye (4W + Gnd)  
BSPD NEMA 1 and 4X,Type 1 and 2  
Description  
BSPD SPDs are UL Listed 1449 4th Edition Type 1 or UL Recognized  
1283 5th Edition Type 2 surge protectors, depending on the  
configuration. The BSPD is available for installation external to  
an electrical enclosure or panelboard. Application of BSPD units  
throughout a facility will help ensure that equipment is protected.  
ꢀ  
600Y = 347/600 Wye (4W + Gnd)  
ꢀ  
240D = 240 Delta (3W + Gnd)  
ꢀ  
480D = 480 Delta (3W + Gnd)  
ꢀ  
600D = 600 Delta (3W + Gnd)  
Configurations  
ꢀ  
1 = Basic  
BSPD units are available for common Delta and Wye voltage  
systems in a variety of surge current capacity ratings from 120  
kA through 400 kA. Available in three configurations, the BSPDs  
configurations and options make it easy to specify units for many  
electrical applications; including service entrances, distribution  
switchboards, panelboards and point-of-use.  
Green and red LEDs per phase to indicate protection  
status.  
Green and red LEDs on Wye units to indicate  
protection status of the neutral-to-ground mode  
ꢀ  
2 = Standard  
•ꢀ  
Basic, Standard and Standard with Surge Counter configurations  
UL Listed 1449 4th Edition File E316410 Guide VZCA,  
CSA Certified Notice 516 File 243397  
Green and red LEDs per phase to indicate protection  
status  
•ꢀ  
Standard and Standard with Surge Counter configurations are also  
Green and red LEDs on Wye units to indicate  
protection status of the neutral-to-ground mode  
UL Recognized 1283 5th Edition File E316410 Guide VZCA2, CSA  
Component Acceptance Std. C22.2  
Audible alarm with silence button  
Form C contact relay  
•ꢀ  
RoHS compliant  
•ꢀ  
Uses Bussmann SurgePOD thermally protected Metal Oxide  
Varistor (MOV) technology  
EMI/RFI filtering providing up to 50 dB of noise  
attenuation from 10 kHz to 100 MHz  
•ꢀ  
20 kA nominal discharge current (In) rating (maximum rating  
assigned by UL)  
ꢀ  
3 = Standard With Surge Counter  
•ꢀ  
120 kA through 400 kA per phase surge current capacity (Imax  
)
Green and red LEDs per phase to indicate protection  
status  
ratings  
•ꢀ  
•ꢀ  
200 kA Short-Circuit Current Rating (SCCR)  
Green and red LEDs on Wye units to indicate  
Two color LED status indicators for each phase on Delta and Wye  
units, plus N-G on Wye units  
protection status of the neutral-to-ground mode  
Audible alarm with silence button  
Form C contact relay  
•ꢀ  
10-year warranty  
Configurations  
EMI/RFI filtering providing up to 50 dB of noise  
attenuation from 10 kHz to 100 MHz  
The BSPD provides users with the option of selecting between  
three configurations:  
Surge counter with reset button  
•ꢀ  
Basic (Type 1)  
NEMA enclosures  
•ꢀ  
Standard with Form C contact and EMI/RFI filter (Type 2)  
ꢀ  
K = NEMA 1  
•ꢀ  
Standard with Surge Counter (Type 2)  
ꢀ  
P = NEMA 4X  
The appropriate configuration can be specified from the catalog  
number system based on the applications requirements or  
specifications.  
14  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
BSPD configuration comparisons  
Configuration  
Standard with  
Basic  
(Type 1)  
Standard  
(Type 2)  
Surge Counter  
(Type 2)  
Features  
Surge protection using MOV technology  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Two color LED protection status indicators for each phase  
Two color LED protection status indicators for the neutral-ground protection mode (Wye systems only)  
Audible alarm with silence button  
Form C contact relay  
EMI/RFI filtering, providing up to 50 dB of noise attenuation from 10 kHz to 100 MHz  
Surge counter with reset button  
Dimensions — in (mm)  
7.28  
(184.9)  
1.00  
(25.4)  
5.27  
(133.9)  
10.48  
(266.2)  
11.25  
(285.8)  
12.05  
(306.1)  
0.68  
(17.3)  
5.24  
(133.1)  
Ø0.20  
(Ø5.1)  
2.00  
7.47  
(189.7)  
0.78  
(19.8)  
(50.8)  
3.48  
0.40  
(10.2)  
A
B
120-200kA  
250-400kA  
2.60 (66.0)  
4.10 (104.1)  
5.39 (137.0)  
7.68 (195.0)  
(88.4)  
4.41  
(112.0)  
120 kA and 200 kA Units/NEMA 1  
120 kA to 400 kA Units/NEMA 4X  
1.00  
(25.4)  
5.47  
(138.9)  
Form C contact relay wire color codes  
Common  
12.05  
10.48  
(266.2)  
Blue/white  
(306.1)  
11.25  
(285.8)  
NO (normally open)  
0.67  
(17.0)  
5.24  
(133.1)  
Red/white  
NC (normally closed)  
2.00  
Ø0.20  
(Ø5.1)  
Orange/white  
7.47  
(189.7)  
(50.8)  
0.78  
5.76  
0.40  
(10.2)  
(19.8)  
(146.3)  
6.69  
(169.9)  
300 kA and 400 kA Units/NEMA 1  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
15  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
BSPD specifications  
Description  
Specification  
Available system voltages  
Three-phase Wye  
120/208, 277/480 and 347/600  
240, 480 and 600  
50/60 Hz  
Three-phase Delta  
Input power frequency  
Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (MCOV)  
208Y, and 240D voltage/system type codes  
480Y Voltage/system type code  
600Y Voltage/system type code  
480D Voltage/system type code  
600D Voltage/system type code  
Short-Circuit Current Rating (SCCR)  
Nominal discharge current (In)  
150 L-N,150 L-G, 150 N-G, 300 L-L  
320 L-N, 320 L-G, 320 N-G, 640 L-L  
420 L-N, 420 L-G, 420 N-G, 840 L-L  
640 L-G, 640 L-L  
840 L-G, 840 L-L  
200 kA  
20 kA  
Surge current capacity per phase (Imax  
SPD Types  
)
120 kA, 200 kA, 300 kA and 400 kA ratings available  
Type 1 (Basic configuration, can also be used in Type 2 applications)  
Type 2 (Standard and Standard With Surge Counter configurations)  
Enclosure types  
Ports  
NEMA 1, NEMA 4X 304 Stainless Steel  
1
SPD Conductor length/gauge  
48” (1.22 m) 10 AWG Stranded copper  
Form C contact relay (Standard and Standard With Surge Counter configurations only)  
Contact ratings  
150 Vac or 125 Vdc, 1 A maximum  
48 inches (1.22 m) / 14 AWG  
Lead length/gauge  
Power ON, normal state; NO contact = OPEN, N.C. contact = CLOSED  
Power OFF, fault state; NO contact = CLOSED, N.C. contact = OPEN  
Contact logic  
Power consumption  
Basic configuration  
208Y and 240D voltage/system type codes  
0.5 W  
1.1 W  
1.3 W  
480Y and 480D voltage/system type codes  
600Y and 600D voltage/system type codes  
Standard and Standard with Surge Counter configurations  
208Y and 240D voltage/system type codes  
480Y, and 480D voltage/system type codes  
600Y and 600D voltage/system type codes  
0.6 W  
1.7 W  
2.1 W  
Three-phase Delta; L-G, L-L  
Three-phase Wye; L-N, L-G, N-G, L-L  
Protection modes  
Operating temperature / humidity  
Operating altitude — ft (m)  
-40 to +50°C (-40 to +122°F) / 5% to 95%, non-condensing  
16,000 (5000)  
Up to 50 dB from 10 kHz to 100 MHz (Standard and Standard With Surge Counter  
configurations)  
EMI/RFI filtering attenuation  
Weight — lbs (kg)  
NEMA 1: 120-200 kA - 6.8 (3.1), 300-400 kA -13.5 (6.1)  
NEMA 4X: 120-200 kA - 14.6 (6.6), 300-400 kA - 21.0 (9.5)  
- Basic, Standard and Standard with Surge Counter configurations UL Listed 1449 4th  
Edition File E316410 Guide VZCA, CSA Certified Notice 516 File 243397  
- Standard and Standard with Surge Counter configurations are also UL Recognized 1283  
5th Edition File E316410 Guide VZCA2, CSA Component Acceptance Std. C22.2  
No. 8-M1986 File 243397  
Agency information  
RoHS compliant  
Yes  
Seismic withstand capability  
Warranty  
Meets or exceeds the requirements specific to I.B.C. 2006, C.B.C. 2007 and U.B.C. Zone 4  
10 Years (see warranty statement 3A1502 for details at Eaton.com/bussmannseries)  
16  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ANSI/UL 1449 4th Edition voltage protection ratings  
Voltage Protection Rating (VPR) data for all units is included in the  
following tables, The data varies based upon the configuration  
and NEMA enclosure. V values for the Basic configurations are  
on the left-hand side of PtRhe page. Tables on the right-hand side  
contain V values for the Standard or Standard with Surge Counter  
configuraPtRions.  
NEMA 4X enclosures  
NEMA 1 enclosures  
Basic (catalog numbers ending 1P)  
Basic (catalog numbers ending 1K)  
Protection mode  
Protection mode  
Voltage/system code  
120–200 kA  
208Y  
L-N  
L-G  
N-G  
L-L  
Voltage/system code  
120-200 kA  
208Y  
L-N  
L-G  
N-G  
L-L  
700  
1200  
1500  
800  
700  
1000  
1500  
1200  
2000  
2500  
1000  
2500  
2500  
700  
1200  
1500  
700  
700  
1200  
1500  
1200  
2000  
2500  
1000  
2500  
2500  
480Y  
1200  
1500  
1000  
2000  
2500  
480Y  
1200  
1500  
1000  
2000  
2500  
600Y  
600Y  
240D  
240D  
480D  
480D  
600D  
600D  
300 kA  
208Y  
300 kA  
208Y  
700  
1200  
1500  
800  
700  
1200  
1500  
1200  
2000  
2500  
1000  
2000  
2500  
700  
1200  
1500  
700  
700  
1200  
1500  
1000  
1800  
2500  
1000  
2000  
2500  
480Y  
1200  
1500  
1000  
1800  
2500  
480Y  
1200  
1500  
1000  
1800  
2500  
600Y  
600Y  
240D  
240D  
480D  
480D  
600D  
600D  
400 kA  
208Y  
400 kA  
208Y  
700  
1200  
1500  
800  
700  
1200  
1500  
1200  
2000  
2500  
1000  
2000  
2500  
700  
1200  
1500  
700  
700  
1200  
1500  
1000  
1800  
2500  
1000  
2000  
2500  
480Y  
1200  
1500  
1000  
1800  
2500  
480Y  
1200  
1500  
1000  
1800  
2500  
600Y  
600Y  
240D  
240D  
480D  
480D  
600D  
600D  
Standard or standard w/ surge counter (catalog numbers ending 2P/3P)  
Standard or standard w/ surge counter (catalog numbers ending 2K/3K)  
Protection mode  
Protection mode  
Voltage/system code  
120–200 kA  
208Y  
L-N  
L-G  
N-G  
L-L  
Voltage/system code  
120-200 kA  
208Y  
L-N  
L-G  
N-G  
L-L  
900  
1200  
1500  
900  
700  
1000  
1500  
1500  
2500  
2500  
1000  
2500  
2500  
600  
1200  
1500  
800  
600  
1200  
1500  
1000  
1800  
2500  
1000  
2500  
2500  
480Y  
1200  
1500  
1000  
2500  
2500  
480Y  
1200  
1500  
1000  
2500  
2500  
600Y  
600Y  
240D  
240D  
480D  
480D  
600D  
600D  
300 kA  
208Y  
300 kA  
208Y  
800  
1200  
1500  
900  
700  
1000  
1500  
1500  
2000  
2500  
1000  
2000  
2500  
600  
1000  
1500  
700  
600  
1000  
1500  
1000  
1800  
2500  
1000  
2000  
2500  
480Y  
1200  
1500  
1000  
2000  
2500  
480Y  
1200  
1500  
1000  
1800  
2500  
600Y  
600Y  
240D  
240D  
480D  
480D  
600D  
600D  
400 kA  
208Y  
400 kA  
208Y  
800  
1200  
1500  
900  
700  
1000  
1500  
1500  
2000  
2500  
1000  
2000  
2500  
600  
1000  
1500  
700  
600  
1000  
1500  
1000  
1800  
2500  
1000  
2000  
2500  
480Y  
1200  
1500  
1000  
2000  
2500  
480Y  
1200  
1500  
1000  
1800  
2500  
600Y  
600Y  
240D  
240D  
480D  
480D  
600D  
600D  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
17  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Catalog number system  
BSPA NEMA 4X, Type 1 and 2  
2011/65/EU  
The catalog numbering system permits specifying any combination  
to meet requirements.  
Bussmann series BSPA surge  
protective devices are UL 1449  
4th Edition surge protectors.  
Application of BSPA units  
throughout a facility will help  
ensure that equipment is  
protected from damaging  
surges.  
BSPA 200 208Y 8 P  
BSPA = Product family  
Surge rating per phase  
ꢀ  
050 = 50 kA per phase  
ꢀ  
100 = 100 kA per phase  
The BSPA compact NEMA 4X  
enclosure allows for installation  
external to an electrical assembly  
in a variety of environments.  
ꢀ  
150 = 150 kA per phase  
ꢀ  
200 = 200 kA per phase  
Voltage/system code  
BSPA units are available in all common voltage and system  
configurations, and in a variety of peak surge current capacity ratings  
from 50 through 200 kA per phase. Several feature package options  
(filtering, audible alarm and Form C contacts) extend application  
flexibility along with a range of configurable options suitable for  
most commercial and light industrial applications covering service  
entrances, distribution panelboards and point-of-use applications.  
ꢀ  
120N = 120 V single-phase (2W + Gnd)  
ꢀ  
240N = 240 V single-phase (2W + Gnd)  
ꢀ  
240S = 120/240 V split-phase (3W + Gnd)  
ꢀ  
ꢀ  
ꢀ  
ꢀ  
ꢀ  
ꢀ  
ꢀ  
240D = 240 V Delta (3W + Gnd)  
480D = 480 V Delta (3W + Gnd)  
600D = 600 V Delta (3W + Gnd)  
208Y = 120/208 V Wye (4W + Gnd)  
415Y = 240/415 V Wye (4W + Gnd)  
480Y = 277/480 V Wye (4W + Gnd)  
600Y = 347/600 V Wye (4W + Gnd)  
Agency information  
UL 1449 4th Edition Type 1 and Type 2  
ꢀ  
UL 1283 6th Edition  
ꢀ  
ꢀ  
Canadian Standards Association (CSAT) Type 1 and Type 2  
ꢀ  
CSA C22.2 No. 269.1-14 for Type 1 SPD, CSA C22.2 No. 269.2-13  
for Type 2 SPD, CSA C22.2 No. 8-13 for EMI filter  
Options  
ꢀ  
RoHS compliant  
ꢀ  
1 = No options (standard configuration), Type 1  
Features  
ꢀ  
4 = Form C relay, Type 1  
ꢀ  
Thermally-protected metal oxide varistor (MOV) technology  
ꢀ  
5 = Audible alarm and Form C relay, Type 1  
ꢀ  
Tricolored LED status indicators display continuous self-diagnostic  
ꢀ  
7 = EMI filtering and Form C relay, Type 2  
testing, including neutral-ground mode  
ꢀ  
8 = EMI filtering, audible alarm and Form C relay, Type 2  
ꢀ  
20 kA nominal discharge current (In) rating (maximum rating in the  
NEMA enclosure  
UL 1449 4th Edition standard)  
ꢀ  
P = NEMA 4X  
ꢀ  
50 through 200 kA per phase peak surge current capacity ratings  
ꢀ  
Configure to order with five feature/option combinations  
ꢀ  
Corrosion-resistant NEMA 4X enclosure with detachable mounting  
feet  
ꢀ  
200 kA short-circuit current rating (SCCR)  
ꢀ  
Factory wired with 36 inch 10 AWG leads  
ꢀ  
Optional Form C contact relay for integration into remote  
monitoring systems*  
ꢀ  
Optional EMI/RFI filtering form improved power quality*  
ꢀ  
Optional audible alarm*  
ꢀ  
No user-serviceable parts or items requiring periodic maintenance  
ꢀ  
Ten-year warranty  
BSPA wire port and conductors  
BSPA with mounting feet  
* See catalog number system for availability.  
18  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
Voltage protection ratings per ANSI/UL 1449 4th Edition  
BSPA configurations  
Protection mode  
The BSPA allows for selecting along with the standard features the  
audible alarm, Form C relay contacts and EMI/RFI filtering options  
shown in table 1.  
Voltage code  
50 kA unit VPR  
120N  
L–N  
L–G  
N–G  
L–L  
Configurable features  
700  
1200  
700  
700  
1200  
1200  
1500  
1200  
2000  
1200  
1200  
2000  
2000  
1500  
1000  
2000  
2500  
700  
1500  
700  
700  
1500  
1500  
1500  
240N  
Feature  
Standard Options  
Surge protection using thermally protected  
MOV technology  
240S  
1200  
1200  
2000  
2000  
2500  
1000  
2500  
2500  
208Y  
Tricolored LED protection status indicators for  
each phase  
415Y  
Tricolored LED protection status indicators for  
the neutral-ground protection mode  
480Y  
600Y  
Audible alarm  
240D  
Form C relay contact  
EMI/RFI filtering, for up to 40 dB of noise  
attenuation from 10 kHz to 100 MHz*  
480D  
600D  
* Available on Type 2 SPD units only.  
100 kA unit VPR  
120N  
Tricolored LED status indicators  
600  
1200  
600  
600  
1200  
1200  
1500  
600  
1200  
600  
600  
1200  
600  
600  
1200  
1200  
1500  
240N  
These LED indicators show continuous self-diagnostic testing,  
including neutral-ground mode and display:  
240S  
1000  
1000  
2000  
2000  
2500  
1000  
2500  
2500  
208Y  
600  
ꢀ  
Green—Fully protected  
415Y  
1200  
1200  
1500  
1000  
2000  
2500  
ꢀ  
Yellow—Loss of neutral-to-ground protection  
480Y  
ꢀ  
Red—Loss of protection  
600Y  
240D  
480D  
600D  
150-200 kA unit VPR  
120N  
700  
1000  
700  
700  
1200  
1200  
1500  
700  
1200  
700  
700  
1000  
700  
700  
1200  
1200  
1500  
240N  
240S  
1200  
1200  
2000  
2000  
2500  
1000  
2000  
2500  
208Y  
700  
LED protection status indicators showing full protection and phase faults  
415Y  
1200  
1200  
1500  
1000  
1800  
2500  
Enclosure ratings, options, dimensions and weights  
480Y  
600Y  
The BSPA NEMA 4X enclosure is supplied with mounting feet  
to facilitate installation in a variety of applications. There are two  
enclosure sizes, P1 and P2, dependent on the voltage code and  
surge rating.  
240D  
480D  
600D  
Available optional equipment  
Available option  
Catalog no.  
Flush mount plate for P1 enclosure  
Flush mount plate for P2 enclosure  
BSPA-FLUSHPLT1  
BSPA-FLUSHPLT2  
BSPA voltage configurations per enclosure size*  
P1 enclosure  
Voltage code  
P2 enclosure  
Voltage code  
kA  
kA  
120N/240N  
240S  
50–200  
240S  
208Y/415Y/480Y/600Y  
240D/480D  
120–200  
50–200  
208Y/415Y/480Y/600Y 50-100  
240D/480D  
600D  
* See catalog number system for voltage code details.  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
19  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
BSPA specifications  
Description  
Value  
Length  
Size  
36”  
Leads  
10 AWG stranded copper  
Chase nipple/panel (with mounting feet)  
50, 100, 150, 200 kA per phase  
20 kA  
Mounting  
Peak surge current capacity ratings available  
Nominal discharge current (In)  
Short-circuit current rating (SCCR)  
200 kA  
Single-phase voltages available (2W + Gnd)  
Split-phase voltages available (3W + Gnd)  
Three-phase Wye system voltages available (4W + Gnd)  
Three-phase Delta system voltages available (3W + Gnd)  
Input power frequency  
120, 240  
120/240  
120/208, 240/415, 277/480, 347/600  
240, 480, 600  
50/60 Hz  
Single–phase  
Split–phase  
Wye  
L–N, N–G, L–G  
L–N, N–G, L–G, L–L  
L–N, N–G, L–G, L–L  
L–G, L–L  
Protection modes  
Delta  
Voltage code  
120N  
150 L–N, 150 L–G, 150 N–G  
320 L–N, 320 L–G, 320 N–G  
150 L–N, 150 L–G, 150 N–G, 300 L–L  
320 L–N, 320 L–G, 320 N–G, 640 L–L  
420 L–N, 420 L–G, 420 N–G, 840 L–L  
320 L–G, 300 L–L  
240N  
240S, 208Y  
415Y, 480Y  
600Y  
Maximum continuous operating voltage (MCOV):  
240D  
480D  
550 L–G, 640 L–L  
600D  
840 L–G, 840 L–L  
Ports  
1
Operating and storage temperature  
Operating humidity  
Operating altitude  
–40°F to +140°F (–40°C to +60°C)  
5% through 95%, non-condensing  
Up to 2000 m (6561 ft)  
UL 1449 4th Edition, UL 1283 6th Edition, CSA C22.2 No. 269.1-14 for  
Type 1 SPD, CSA C22.2 No. 269.2-13 for Type 2 SPD, CSA C22.2 No.  
8-13 for EMI filter  
Agency information  
Passed 12,000 strikes to ANSI/IEEE C62.41 (20 kV, 10 kA) Category C  
waveform  
UL 1449 4th Edition and CSA Type 1 and Type 2 SPD (dependent on  
feature options)  
Durability/repetitive strike test  
SPD type  
Enclosure dimensions and weights  
Enclosure rating  
Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 for enclosure dimensions and weights  
NEMA 4X enclosure*  
Form C relay contact ratings  
2 A at 30 Vdc or 250 Vac  
Power ON, normal state—NO contact = open, NC contact = closed  
Power OFF or fault state—NO contact = closed, NC contact = open  
Up to 40 dB from 10 kHz to 100 MHz  
Yes  
Form C relay contact logic  
EMI/RFI filtering attenuation  
RoHS compliant  
Warranty  
Ten years standard  
* Mounting feet required to achieve NEMA 4X rating.  
20  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
Dimensions — in (mm)  
8.50  
6.00  
3.75  
(215.9)  
(152.3)  
(95.3)  
Lid  
3.75  
(95.3)  
Lid  
36-inch  
long wires  
36-inch  
long wires  
1.12 (28.5)  
Mounting feet  
2.38  
5.50 (139.6)  
(included)  
Mounting feet  
(included)  
(60.4)  
Lid  
4x #8 [m 4]  
Flathead screw  
(not included)  
6.62 (168.1)  
7.50 (190.5) Lid  
8.62 (219.0)  
4x #8 (m4)  
Flathead screw  
(not included)  
Overall base  
including  
stabilization ribs  
5.56 (141.2)  
7.56 (192.0)  
overall base including  
stabilization ribs  
0.75 (19.1)  
Locknut  
3/4-14 NPS  
external thread  
0.75 (19.1)  
Locknut  
3/4-14 NPS  
external thread  
3.19  
3.19  
(81.0)  
(81.1)  
9.13 (232.0)  
7.13 (181.2)  
1.00 (25.4)  
1.00 (25.4)  
0.16 (4.1)  
mounting feet  
(included)  
0.16 (4.1)  
Mounting feet  
(included)  
P1 enclosure, NEMA 4X with mounting feet dimensions, weight = 2.5 lb  
P2 enclosure, NEMA 4X with mounting feet dimensions, weight = 4 lb  
0.80  
(20.3)  
0.80  
(20.3)  
1.51  
(38.4)  
1.51  
(38.4)  
10.25  
(260.4)  
7.75  
(196.9)  
6.67  
(169.4)  
4.17  
(105.9)  
8.48  
(215.4)  
5.98  
(151.2)  
11.50  
(292.1)  
9.00  
(228.6)  
4X Ø  
0.223  
4X Ø  
0.223  
1.51  
(38.4)  
1.51  
(38.4)  
0.0747 THK  
7.48 (190.0)  
9.25 (235.0)  
10.50 (266.7)  
0.0747 THK  
5.48 (139.2)  
7.25 (184.2)  
8.50 (215.9)  
Optional flush mount plate for P1 enclosure (catalog number BSPA-FLUSHPLT1)  
Optional flush mount plate for P2 enclosure (catalog number BSPA-FLUSHPLT2)  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
21  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
SurgePOD PRO NEMA 4X, Type 1  
Description  
Bussmann series SurgePOD PRO is a Type 1 UL Listed 1449  
4th Edition surge protective device suitable for installation on  
both the lineside or loadside of the service entrance overcurrent  
protective device.  
Available in popular voltage and system specific versions to match  
common residential and light commercial electrical system and  
equipment requirements, the SurgePOD PRO delivers superior  
surge protection using MOV thermal disconnect technology.  
Parallel connection to the electrical system permits the SurgePOD  
PRO SPD to be installed on any ampacity panel.  
Type 1 UL Listed 1449 4th Edition SPDs are easily selected and  
•ꢀ  
installed on the lineside or loadside of the service entrance  
overcurrent protective device  
•ꢀ  
Voltage specific models precisely match and protect electrical  
systems and equipment better than one-size-fits-all” SPDs  
Available catalog numbers  
•ꢀ  
Catalog no.  
Thermal disconnect technology eliminates the need for additional  
fusing  
SPP40SP1120SN  
SPP40SP2240PN  
SPP40SP3600WYG  
SPP40SP3240DLG  
SPP40SP3480DLG  
SPP40SP3208WYG  
SPP40SP3480WYG  
•ꢀ  
Compact NEMA 4X enclosure for indoor or outdoor applications  
•ꢀ  
easyID™ LED status indicator provides surge protection status at  
a glance  
See catalog number explanation below for details.  
Catalog number explanation  
Dimensions — in  
SPP 40S Px xxx xxx  
4-1/8”  
Ø1-1/16”  
SPP = Product series  
Surge rating  
1-11/16”  
•ꢀ  
40 kA surge current capacity  
3-3/16”  
3-3/8”  
Number of wires  
4-1/16”  
1-11/16”  
•ꢀ  
P1 = 1, P2 = 2, P3 = 3  
System voltage (Vac)  
7/8”  
2-1/16”  
2-1/16”  
•ꢀ  
120, 208, 240, 480, 600  
System type/wires and connection points  
•ꢀ  
SN = Single-phase 2 wire, 2 connection points  
•ꢀ  
PN = Split-phase 3 wire , 3 connection points  
•ꢀ  
DLG = Three-phase Delta 3 wire + Gnd, 4 connection points  
•ꢀ  
WYG = Three-phase Wye 3 wire, 4 connection points  
easyID LED status indicator  
The easyID LED status indicator will illuminate when the unit is  
properly installed and the system or equipment being protected is  
energized. The following LED color/status indicates:  
LED is Out / Unlit:  
•ꢀ  
The circuit is most likely deenergized  
•ꢀ  
The units leads are disconnected  
•ꢀ  
The unit is damaged  
Authorized personnel should follow all prescribed lockout/tagout  
and safety procedures in troubleshooting the cause for the  
above conditions. Opening SurgePOD PRO enclosure will void  
the warranty.  
RED LED = Replace  
GREEN LED = Good  
The circuit is energized  
and unprotected.  
The circuit is energized  
and protected.  
The unit needs replacing.  
22  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
SurgePOD PRO specifications  
Max. continuous operating AC  
Catalog no.  
Nominal system voltage  
voltage (MCOV) (VC)  
System type  
Single-phase 2 wire  
Split-phase 3 wire  
Connection points  
SPP40SP1120SN  
SPP40SP2240PN  
120  
150  
150  
2
3
120/240  
SPP40SP3240DLG  
SPP40SP3480DLG  
SPP40SP3208WYG  
SPP40SP3480WYG  
SPP40SP3600WYG*  
240  
480  
208  
480  
600  
320  
550  
150  
320  
420  
Three-phase Delta 3 wire + Gnd  
Three-phase Delta 3 wire + Gnd  
Three-phase Wye 3 wire + Gnd  
Three-phase Wye 3 wire + Gnd  
Three-phase Wye 3 wire + Gnd  
4
4
4
4
4
* Not CSA Certified.  
Specifications (for all SurgePOD PRO units)  
Short-Circuit Current Rating (SCCR)  
Values  
200 kA  
10 kA  
Nominal discharge current (8x20 µs) (In)  
Surge current capacity (8x20 µs) (Imax  
Response time (ns) (tA)  
Frequency  
)
40 kA  
<25ns  
50/60 Hz  
Operating state/fault indication  
Conductor length / gauge  
Mounting  
Bi-color LED — green (good) / red (replace)  
18 inches, 10 AWG stranded tinned copper  
Chase nipple / bracket*  
Enclosure / flammability ratings  
Degree of protection (installed state)  
SPD install location  
NEMA 4X — UL 94-5 VA  
IP20 (finger-safe)  
Indoor/outdoor  
Circuit location  
Lineside or loadside of service entrance overcurrent protective device  
Operating temperature  
Maximum operating altitude  
Agency information  
-40°C to +65°C  
12,000 feet  
UL Listed, CSA Certified, RoHS compliant  
UL Type 1 1449 4th Edition SPD  
Two years**  
Standard  
Warranty  
* Customer-supplied bracket.  
**See Limited Warranty Statement 3A1502 for details at Eaton.com/bussmannseries.  
Voltage protection ratings  
Voltage Protection Ratings (VPR  
)
Nominal system  
Catalog no.  
voltage  
MCOV (VC)  
150  
L-N  
700  
700  
L-L  
L-G  
SPP40SP1120SN  
SPP40SP2240PN  
SPP40SP3240DLG  
SPP40SP3480DLG  
SPP40SP3208WYG  
SPP40SP3480WYG  
SPP40SP3600WYG  
120  
120/240  
240  
150  
1200  
2500  
3000  
1200  
2500  
2500  
320  
1200  
1800  
700  
1200  
1500  
480  
550  
150†  
320†  
420†  
208  
480  
600  
† SPD voltages are measured from Line-to-Neutral, or Line-to-Ground on systems where there is no neutral present. These units do not have a line-to-neutral, so the line-  
to-ground voltage is 120 V for the 208 V Wye L-G and 277 V for the 480 V L-G, making the normal voltage applied to the unit less than the MCOV values listed in the  
table.  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
23  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
UL Listed 4th Edition open Type 1 DIN-Rail high  
SCCR SPDs  
Dimensions — mm  
1-Pole, ULType 1 DIN-Rail high SCCR SPDs  
2011/65/EU  
Catalog symbol:  
ꢀ  
BSPMA1_S2GR  
Description:  
Bussmann series one-pole DIN-Rail UL Listed Type 1 surge  
protective devices feature a high 200 kA SCCR. Replaceable arrestor  
modules are mechanically coded with the base to ensure against  
installing an incorrect replacement. The unique module locking  
system fixes the module to the base, and allows it to be easily  
replaced without tools by simply depressing the release buttons.  
Standard local visual status indication:  
The module’s visual indicator shows the protective status at a  
glance: green = good, red = replace.  
1-pole, openType 1 high SCCR SPD catalog number  
explanation*  
Remote contact signaling:  
BSPMA  
1 xxx S2G R  
BSPMA = Product series/technology  
The standard three-pole terminal remote Form C contact signaling  
relay has a floating changeover contact for use as a break or make  
contact, according to circuit concept.  
•ꢀ  
MOV  
Poles  
•ꢀ  
Ratings:  
1 = 1-pole  
System voltage  
ꢀ  
System volts/types  
•ꢀ  
120 = 120 Vac, 240 = 240 Vac  
120 Vac single-phase  
240 Vac single-phase  
System type  
•ꢀ  
S2G = Single-phase, 2 wire  
ꢀ  
Short-circuit Current Rating (SCCR) 200 kA  
Remote contact signaling  
•ꢀ  
R = Remote contact signaling  
Agency information:  
* This is not a catalog number system for configuring and ordering an SPD for a  
particular application. It is an explanation of the available black label high SCCR  
DIN-Rail SPD catalog numbers.  
UL Listed open Type 1, ANSI/ UL 1449 4th Edition, Guide VZCA2,  
VZCA8  
ꢀ  
ꢀ  
CSA Type 4-1 Component Assembly, C22.2 No. 269.1-14, Class  
2157-27  
ꢀ  
RoHS compliant  
Mounting  
ꢀ  
35 mm DIN-Rail  
Warranty  
ꢀ  
Five years  
24  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
Specifications/ordering information  
System voltage/type  
120 Vac single-phase  
BSPMA1120S2GR  
BPMA230UL (1)  
240 Vac single-phase  
BSPMA1240S2GR  
BPMA385UL (1)  
Catalog number  
Replacement module catalog number (qty.)  
SPD class per ANSI/UL 1449 4th Ed.  
SPD class per CSA C22.2 No. 269.1-14  
Nominal system voltage (UN) [L-N/L-G]  
Nominal power frequency  
Open-Type 1 SPD  
Type 4-1 Component Assembly  
127 Vac  
230 Vac  
277 Vac  
385 Vac  
50 / 60 Hz  
Max. continuous operating voltage AC (MCOV) [L-L]  
Nominal discharge current (In) (8x20 µs)  
Max. discharge current (Imax) (8/20)  
Voltage Protection Rating (VPR) [L-L]  
Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR)  
Operating temperature range (TU) °F (°C)  
Operating state / fault indication  
Wire range (60/75°C Cu, solid/stranded)  
Terminal torque — lb-in (N•m)  
Mounting  
20 kA  
50 kA  
700 Vpk  
1200 Vpk  
200 kA  
-31 to 185 (-35 to 85)  
Green = good ; Red = replace  
2-14 AWG (2.5-35 mm2)  
35-45 (4-5.1)  
35 mm DIN-Rail per EN 60715  
Thermoplastic, UL 94 V0  
IP20 (finger-safe)  
Enclosure material  
Protection  
Capacity  
1 module(s), DIN 43880  
Agency information  
UL Listed, Guide VZCA, VZCA7/CSA Component Acceptance Class 2157-27, RoHS  
4.13 (117) 4.44 (126)  
Weight — oz (g)  
Contact signaling  
Signaling type  
Floating (dry), Form C (SPDT)  
NEC Class 2 circuits only  
NEC Circuits  
Switching capacity AC (DC)  
Wire range (60/75°C Cu, solid/stranded)  
Terminal torque — lb-in (N•m)  
250 V/5 A (250 V/0.1 A, 125 V/0.2 A, 75 V/0.5 A)  
16-22 AWG (1.5-0.34 mm2  
)
1.8 (0.2)  
Typical installation/system application:  
L1  
N
L1  
N
L2  
L3  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
25  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
2-Pole, ULType 1 DIN-Rail high SCCR SPDs  
Dimensions — mm  
30  
2011/65/EU  
90  
45  
Catalog symbol:  
43.5  
36  
7
ꢀ  
BSPMA2_S3GR  
65  
Description:  
Bussmann series two-pole DIN-Rail UL Listed Type 1 surge  
protective devices feature a high 200 kA SCCR. Replaceable arrestor  
modules are mechanically coded with the base to ensure against  
installing an incorrect replacement. The unique module locking  
system fixes the module to the base, and allows it to be easily  
replaced without tools by simply depressing the release buttons.  
9
15.3  
11  
2-pole, openType 1 high SCCR SPD catalog number  
explanation*  
Standard local visual status indication:  
BSPMA  
2 xxx S3G R  
The module’s visual indicator shows the protective status at a  
glance: green = good, red = replace.  
BSPMA = Product series/technology  
•ꢀ  
MOV  
Remote contact signaling:  
Poles  
•ꢀ  
2 = 2-pole  
The standard three-pole terminal remote Form C contact sig-  
naling relay has a floating changeover contact for use as a  
break or make contact, according to circuit concept.  
System voltage  
•ꢀ  
240 = 240 Vac, 480 = 480 Vac  
System type  
Ratings:  
•ꢀ  
S3G = Single/split-phase, 2 or 3 wire  
Remote contact signaling  
ꢀ  
System volts/types  
•ꢀ  
R = Remote contact signaling  
120/240 Vac split-phase  
240/480 Vac split-phase  
* This is not a catalog number system for configuring and ordering an SPD for a  
particular application. It is an explanation of the available black label high SCCR  
DIN-Rail SPD catalog numbers.  
ꢀ  
Short-circuit Current Rating (SCCR) 200 kA  
Agency information:  
UL Listed open Type 1, ANSI/ UL 1449 4th Edition, Guide VZCA2,  
VZCA8  
ꢀ  
ꢀ  
CSA Type 4-1 Component Assembly, C22.2 No. 269.1-14, Class  
2157-27  
ꢀ  
RoHS compliant  
Mounting  
ꢀ  
35 mm DIN-Rail  
Warranty  
ꢀ  
Five years  
26  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
Specifications/ordering information  
System voltage/type  
120/240 Vac split-phase  
BSPMA2240S3GR  
BPMA230UL (2)  
240/480 Vac split-phase  
BSPMA2480S3GR  
BPMA385UL (2)  
Catalog number  
Replacement module catalog number (qty.)  
SPD class per ANSI/UL 1449 4th Ed.  
SPD class per CSA C22.2 No. 269.1-14  
Nominal system voltage (UN) [L-G] / [L-L]  
Nominal power frequency  
Open-Type 1 SPD  
Type 4-1 Component Assembly  
127 Vac / 254 Vac 240 Vac / 480 Vac  
50 / 60 Hz  
Max. continuous operating voltage AC (MCOV) [L-G] / [L-L]  
Nominal discharge current (In) (8x20 µs)  
Max. discharge current (Imax) (8/20)  
Voltage Protection Rating (VPR) [L-G] / [L-L]  
Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR)  
Operating temperature range (TU) °F (°C)  
Operating state / fault indication  
Wire range (60/75°C Cu, solid/stranded)  
Terminal torque — lb-in (N•m)  
Mounting  
230 Vac / 460 Vac  
700 Vpk / 1500 Vpk  
385 Vac / 770 Vac  
1200 Vpk / 2500 Vpk  
20 kA  
50 kA  
200 kA  
-31 to 185 (-35 to 85)  
Green = good ; Red = replace  
2-14 AWG (2.5-25 mm2)  
35-45 (4-5.1)  
35 mm DIN-Rail per EN 60715  
Thermoplastic, UL 94 V0  
IP20 (finger-safe)  
Enclosure material  
Protection  
Capacity  
2 module(s), DIN 43880  
Agency information  
UL Listed, Guide VZCA, VZCA7/CSA Component Acceptance Class 2157-27, RoHS  
7.94 (225) 8.57 (243)  
Weight — oz (g)  
Contact signaling  
Signaling type  
Floating (dry), Form C (SPDT)  
NEC Class 2 circuits only  
NEC Circuits  
Switching capacity AC (DC)  
Wire range (60/75 °C Cu, solid/stranded)  
Terminal torque — lb-in (N•m)  
250 V/5 A (250 V/0.1 A, 125 V/0.2 A, 75 V/0.5 A)  
16-22 AWG (1.5-0.34 mm2  
)
1.8 (0.2)  
Typical installation/system application:  
L1  
L1  
L1  
N
L1  
N
L2  
L2  
L2  
L2  
L3  
Gnd  
Gnd  
Gnd  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
27  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
3-Pole, ULType 1 DIN-Rail high SCCR SPDs  
Dimensions — mm  
2011/65/EU  
Catalog symbol:  
ꢀ  
BSPMA3_WYGR  
ꢀ  
BSPMA3_DLGR  
Description:  
Bussmann series three-pole DIN-Rail UL Listed Type 1 surge  
protective devices feature a high 200 kA SCCR. Replaceable arrestor  
modules are mechanically coded with the base to ensure against  
installing an incorrect replacement. The unique module locking  
system fixes the module to the base, and allows it to be easily  
replaced without tools by simply depressing the release buttons.  
3-pole, openType 1 high SCCR SPD catalog number  
explanation*  
Standard local visual status indication:  
BSPMA  
3 xxx xxx R  
The module’s visual indicator shows the protective status at a  
glance: green = good, red = replace.  
BSPMA = Product series/technology  
•ꢀ  
MOV  
Remote contact signaling:  
Poles  
•ꢀ  
The standard three-pole terminal remote Form C contact signaling  
relay has a floating changeover contact for use as a break or make  
contact, according to circuit concept.  
3 = 3-pole  
System voltage  
•ꢀ  
208 = 208 Vac, 240 = 240 Vac,  
480 = 480 Vac, 600 = 600 Vac  
Ratings:  
ꢀ  
System volts/types  
System type  
120/208 Vac 3-phase Wye  
277/480 Vac 3-phase Wye  
347/600 Vac 3-phase Wye  
240 Vac 3-phase Delta  
480 Vac 3-phase Delta  
•ꢀ  
WYG = Wye, 3 wire  
•ꢀ  
DLG = Delta, 3 wire  
Remote contact signaling  
•ꢀ  
R = Remote contact signaling  
* This is not a catalog number system for configuring and ordering an SPD for a  
particular application. It is an explanation of the available black label high SCCR  
DIN-Rail SPD catalog numbers.  
ꢀ  
Short-circuit Current Rating (SCCR) 200 kA  
Agency information:  
UL Listed open Type 1, ANSI/ UL 1449 4th Edition, Guide VZCA2,  
VZCA8  
ꢀ  
ꢀ  
CSA Type 4-1 Component Assembly, C22.2 No. 269.1-14, Class  
2157-27  
ꢀ  
RoHS compliant  
Mounting  
ꢀ  
35 mm DIN-Rail  
Warranty  
ꢀ  
Five years  
28  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
Specifications/ordering information  
System voltage/type  
Catalog number  
120/208 Vac 3-phase Wye 277/480 Vac 3-phase Wye 347/600 Vac 3-phase Wye 240 Vac 3-phase Delta 480 Vac 3-phase Delta  
BSPMA3208WYGR  
BPMA180UL (3)  
BSPMA3480WYGR  
BPMA385UL (3)  
BSPMA3600WYGR  
BPMA510UL (3)  
BSPMA3240DLGR  
BPMA275UL (3)  
BSPMA3480DLGR  
BPMA550UL (3)  
Replacement module  
catalog number (qty.)  
SPD class acc. to ANSI/UL  
1449 4th Ed.  
Open-Type 1 SPD  
SPD class acc. to CSA C22.2  
No. 269.1-14  
Type 4-1 Component Assembly  
Nominal system voltage (UN)  
[L-G] / [L-L]  
120 Vac / 208 Vac  
180 Vac / 360 Vac  
277 Vac / 480 Vac  
347 Vac / 600 Vac  
50 / 60 Hz  
240 Vac / 240 Vac  
275 Vac / 550 Vac  
480 Vac / 480 Vac  
550 Vac / 1100 Vac  
Nominal power frequency  
Max. continuous operating  
voltage AC (MCOV) [L-G] /  
[L-L]  
385 Vac / 770 Vac  
510 Vac / 1020 Vac  
Nominal discharge current  
(In) (8x20 µs)  
20 kA  
50 kA  
Max. discharge current (Imax  
(8/20)  
)
Voltage Protection Rating  
(VPR) [L-G] / [L-L]  
600 Vpk / 1200 Vpk  
1200 Vpk / 2500 Vpk  
1500 Vpk / 3000 Vpk  
200 kA  
800 Vpk / 1500 Vpk  
1800 Vpk / 3000 Vpk  
Short Circuit Current Rating  
(SCCR)  
Operating temperature  
range (TU) °F (°C)  
-31 to 185 (-35 to 85)  
Green = good ; Red = replace  
4-14 AWG (2.5-25 mm2)  
Operating state / fault  
indication  
Wire range (60/75°C Cu,  
solid/stranded)  
Terminal torque  
Mounting  
35-45 (4-5.1)  
35 mm DIN-Rail per EN 60715  
Thermoplastic, UL 94 V0  
IP20 (finger-safe)  
Enclosure material  
Protection  
Capacity  
3 module(s), DIN 43880  
Agency information  
Weight — oz (g)  
Contact signaling  
Signaling type  
UL Listed, Guide VZCA, VZCA7/CSA Component Acceptance Class 2157-27, RoHS  
10.93 (310)  
12.24 (347)  
13.05 (370)  
11.46 (325)  
13.4 (380)  
Floating (dry), Form C (SPDT)  
NEC Class 2 circuits only  
NEC Circuits  
Switching capacity AC (DC)  
250 V/5 A (250 V/0.1 A, 125 V/0.2 A, 75 V/0.5 A)  
Wire range (60/75°C Cu,  
solid/stranded)  
16-22 AWG (1.5-0.34 mm2  
)
Terminal torque — lb-in  
(N•m)  
1.8 (0.2)  
Typical installation/system application:  
L1  
L1  
L1  
L2  
L3  
L2  
L2  
L3  
L3  
Gnd  
Gnd  
Gnd  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
29  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
4-Pole, ULType 1 DIN-Rail high SCCR SPDs  
Dimensions — mm  
2011/65/EU  
Catalog symbol:  
ꢀ  
BSPMA4_WYNGR  
Description:  
Bussmann series four-pole DIN-Rail UL Listed Type 1 surge  
protective devices feature a high 200 kA SCCR. Replaceable arrestor  
modules are mechanically coded with the base to ensure against  
installing an incorrect replacement. The unique module locking  
system fixes the module to the base, and allows it to be easily  
replaced without tools by simply depressing the release buttons.  
4-pole, openType 1 high SCCR SPD catalog number  
explanation*  
BSPMA 4 xxx WYNG  
R
BSPMA = Product series/technology  
Standard local visual status indication:  
•ꢀ  
MOV  
The module’s visual indicator shows the protective status at a  
glance: green = good, red = replace.  
Poles  
•ꢀ  
4 = 4-pole  
System voltage  
Remote contact signaling:  
•ꢀ  
208 = 208 Vac, 480 = 480 Vac  
The standard three-pole terminal remote Form C contact signaling  
relay has a floating changeover contact for use as a break or make  
contact, according to circuit concept.  
System type  
•ꢀ  
WYNG = Wye with neutral and ground, 4 wire  
Remote contact signaling  
Ratings:  
•ꢀ  
R = Remote contact signaling  
ꢀ  
System volts/types  
* This is not a catalog number system for configuring and ordering an SPD for a  
particular application. It is an explanation of the available black label high SCCR  
DIN-Rail SPD catalog numbers.  
120/208 Vac 3-phase Wye  
277/480 Vac 3-phase Wye  
ꢀ  
Short-circuit Current Rating (SCCR) 200 kA  
Agency information:  
UL Listed open Type 1, ANSI/ UL 1449 4th Edition, Guide VZCA2,  
VZCA8  
ꢀ  
ꢀ  
CSA Type 4-1 Component Assembly, C22.2 No. 269.1-14, Class  
2157-27  
ꢀ  
RoHS compliant  
Mounting  
ꢀ  
35 mm DIN-Rail  
Warranty  
ꢀ  
Five years  
30  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
Specifications/ordering information  
System voltage/type  
System volts/catalog no.  
120/208 Vac 3-phase Wye  
BSPMA4208WYNGR  
BPMA180UL (4)  
277/480 Vac 3-phase Wye  
BSPMA4480WYNGR  
Catalog number  
Replacement module catalog number (qty.)  
SPD class acc. to ANSI/UL 1449 4th Ed.  
SPD class acc. to CSA C22.2 No. 269.1-14  
Nominal system voltage (UN) [L-N] / [L-G] / [L-L] / [N-G]  
Nominal power frequency  
BPMA385UL (3), BPMA180UL (1)  
Open-Type 1 SPD  
Type 4-1 Component Assembly  
120 Vac / 120 Vac / 208 Vac / 0 Vac 277 Vac / 277 Vac / 480 Vac / 0 Vac  
50 / 60 Hz  
Max. continuous operating voltage AC (MCOV) [L-N] / [L-G] / [L-L] / [N-G] 180 Vac / 360 Vac / 360 Vac / 180 Vac 385 Vac / 565 Vac / 770 Vac / 180 Vac  
Nominal discharge current (In) (8x20 µs)  
Max. discharge current (Imax) (8/20)  
Voltage Protection Rating (VPR) [L-N] / [L-G] / [L-L] / [N-G]  
Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR)  
Operating temperature range (TU) °F (°C)  
Operating state / fault indication  
Wire range (60/75°C Cu, solid/stranded)  
Terminal torque — lb-in (N•m)  
Mounting  
20 kA  
50 kA  
600 Vpk / 1200 Vpk / 1200 Vpk / 600 Vpk 1200 Vpk / 1800 Vpk / 2500 Vpk / 600 Vpk  
200 kA  
-31 to 185 (-35 to 85)  
Green = good ; Red = replace  
4-14 AWG (2.5-25 mm2)  
35-45 (4-5.1)  
35 mm DIN-Rail per EN 60715  
Thermoplastic, UL 94 V0  
Enclosure material  
Protection  
IP20 (finger-safe)  
Capacity  
4 module(s), DIN 43880  
UL Listed, Guide VZCA, VZCA7/CSA Component Acceptance Class 2157-27,  
RoHS  
Agency information  
Weight — oz (g)  
13.9 (394)  
15.24 (432)  
Contact signaling  
Signaling type  
Floating (dry), Form C (SPDT)  
NEC Class 2 circuits only  
NEC Circuits  
Switching capacity AC (DC)  
Wire range (60/75°C Cu, solid/stranded)  
Terminal torque — lb-in (N•m)  
250 V/5 A (250 V/0.1 A, 125 V/0.2 A, 75 V/0.5 A)  
16-22 AWG (1.5-0.34 mm2  
)
1.8 (0.2)  
Typical installation/system application:  
L1  
N
L2  
L3  
Gnd  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
31  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Dimensions — mm  
UL Recognized Type 4 component assembly DIN-  
Rail non-SCCR AC/DC power and control SPDs  
1-Pole low voltage power SPDs  
Bussmann series UL Type 4,  
75 Vac/100 Vdc, 120 Vac/200 Vdc  
2011/65/EU  
single pole, modular surge arresters  
feature local, easyID visual indication  
and remote contact signaling. The  
unique module locking system fixes  
the protection module to the base  
part. Modules can be easily replaced  
without tools by simply depressing  
the release buttons. Integrated  
mechanical coding between the  
base and protection module ensures  
against installing an incorrect  
replacement module.  
LV power system arresters  
The features of these single-pole devices are for use as a single  
device or in combination with other devices for AC and DC voltage  
systems.  
1-pole blue label power SPD catalog number explanation*  
Surge arrester according to UL 1449 4th Edition, Type 4 component  
assembly helps meet UL 508A requirements*  
BSP M  
1
AxxxDxxx LV  
R
ꢀ  
BSP = Product series  
ꢀ  
Proven MOV technology for reliable surge protection  
Technology type  
ꢀ  
•ꢀ  
"Thermo Dynamic Control" SPD monitoring device ensures high  
M = MOV  
reliability against surge events  
Poles  
ꢀ  
Module locking system with module release button make module  
replacement easy without tools  
•ꢀ  
1 = 1-pole  
System voltage (Vac/dc)**  
ꢀ  
Remote signaling of all protection modules make status  
monitoring easy and accurate in any monitoring scheme  
•ꢀ  
A75D100, A150D200  
System type  
ꢀ  
No additional upstream overcurrent protection necessary to make  
installation easier and more economical  
•ꢀ  
LV = Low voltage  
Remote contact signaling  
ꢀ  
Vibration and shock tested according to EN 60068-2 to withstand  
harsh environments  
•ꢀ  
R = Remote contact signaling  
* Except as noted in data sheet no. 2056.  
* This is not a catalog number system for configuring and ordering an SPD for a  
particular application. It is an explanation of the available blue label low voltage  
power DIN-Rail SPD catalog numbers.  
**See specific catalog numbers for exact combinations of AC and DC ratings.  
Remote signaling Form C contact  
The remote signaling contact versions have a floating changeover  
contact for use as a break or make contact for easy adoption in any  
monitoring application.  
32  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
Catalog numbers and specifications  
Ordering information — for 75 Vac/100 Vdc to 120 Vac/200 Vdc  
System volts/catalog no.  
System voltage  
75 Vac/100 Vdc  
BSPM1A75D100LVR  
BPMA75D100LV  
120 Vac/200 Vdc  
BSPM1A150D200LVR  
BPMA150D200LV  
Catalog no. (base + modules)  
With remote signaling  
Replacement modules  
Specifications  
Max. continuous operating AC voltage [VC]  
Voltage protection level [VPL]  
75 Vac  
0.4 kV  
150 Vac  
0.7 kV  
Voltage protection level at 5 kA [VPL]  
Max. continuous operating DC voltage [VC]  
Nominal discharge current (8/20 µs) [In] AC  
Nominal discharge current (8/20 µs) [In] DC  
0.35 kV  
0.55 kV  
100 Vdc  
200 Vdc  
10 kA  
15 kA  
10 kA  
12.5 kA  
Surge current capacity(8/20 µs) [Imax  
Temporary overvoltage (TO V)  
Agency information*  
]
40 kA  
40 kA  
90 V / 5 sec.  
UL / cUL, CSA, KEMA  
175 V / 5 sec.  
UL / cUL, CSA, KEMA  
Specifications — all catalog numbers  
SPD according to EN 61643-11  
SPD according to IEC 61643-1  
Response time [tA]  
Type 2  
Class II  
25ns  
TOV characteristics  
Withstand  
-40°C to +80°C  
Operating temperature range [TU]  
Operating state/fault indication  
Number of ports  
Green (good) / red (replace)  
1
Cross-sectional area (minimum)  
Cross-sectional area (maximum)  
Mounting  
14 AWG solid/stranded  
1 AWG solid — 2 AWG stranded  
35 mm DIN-Rail per EN 60715  
Thermoplastic, UL 94 V0  
Indoor  
Enclosure material  
Location category  
Degree of protection  
IP20  
Capacity  
1 module, DIN 43880  
Five years**  
Warranty  
Remote contact signaling  
Remote contact signaling type  
AC switching capacity (volts/amps)  
Changeover contact  
250 V/0.5 A  
DC switching capacity (volts/amps)  
250 V/0.1 A; 125 V/0.2 A; 75 V/0.5 A  
60/75°C Max. 14 AWG solid/stranded  
Conductor ratings / cross-sectional area for remote contact signal ter-  
minals  
Ordering information  
Order from catalog numbers above  
* Agency information not applicable to DC ratings.  
**See Limited Warranty Statement 3A1502 for details at Eaton.com/bussmannseries.  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
33  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
2-Pole low voltage control SPDs  
Dimensions — mm  
Bussmann series UL Type 4 24 Vac/  
dc, 48 Vac/dc, 60 Vac/dc, 120 Vac/dc  
and 230 Vac/dc, two-pole, modular  
surge arresters feature local, easyID  
visual indication and remote contact  
signaling. The unique module  
2011/65/EU  
locking system fixes the protection  
module to the base part. Modules  
can be easily replaced without tools  
by simply depressing the release  
buttons. Integrated mechanical  
coding between the base and  
protection module ensures against  
installing an incorrect replacement  
module.  
LV system arresters  
The features of these two-pole devices are for use in coordination  
with other upstream SPDs in UL 508A Applications*.  
Surge arrester according to UL 1449 4th Edition, Type 4 component  
ꢀ  
2-pole blue label control SPD catalog number explanation*  
assembly helps meet UL 508A requirements  
BSP  
H
2
AxxxDxxx LV  
R
ꢀ  
Proven MOV and GDT hybrid technology for reliable surge  
protection  
BSP = Product series  
Technology type  
ꢀ  
"Thermo Dynamic Control" SPD monitoring device ensures high  
reliability against surge events  
•ꢀ  
H = Hybrid**  
Poles  
ꢀ  
Module locking system with module release button make module  
replacement easy without tools  
•ꢀ  
2 = 2-pole  
ꢀ  
Remote signaling on all protection modules make status  
System voltage (Vac/dc)†  
monitoring easy and accurate in any monitoring scheme  
•ꢀ  
A24D24, A48D48, A150D150  
ꢀ  
No additional upstream overcurrent protection needed so  
installation is easier and more economical  
System type  
•ꢀ  
LV = Low voltage  
ꢀ  
Vibration and shock tested according to EN 60068-2 to withstand  
harsh environments  
Remote contact signaling  
* UL 1449 4th Edition not applicable to DC voltages.  
•ꢀ  
R = Remote contact signaling  
* This is not a catalog number system for configuring and ordering an SPD for a  
particular application. It is an explanation of the available blue label low voltage  
control DIN-Rail SPD catalog numbers.  
**Hybrid technology is a combination of one or more technologies in one module  
such as an MOV with a Gas Discharge Tube (GDT).  
† See specific catalog numbers for exact combinations of AC and DC ratings.  
Remote signaling Form C contact  
Remote signaling has a floating changeover contact for use as a  
break or make contact for easy application in any monitoring system.  
34  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
Catalog numbers and specifications  
Ordering information  
System volts/catalog no.  
System voltage  
24 Vac/dc  
30 Vac/dc  
48 Vac/dc  
60 Vac/dc  
120 Vac/dc  
150 Vac/dc  
Max. continuous operating AC voltage (MCOV) [VC]  
Catalog no.(base + modules)  
Replacement Modules  
BSPH2A24D24LVR  
BPHA24D24LV  
BSPH2A48D48LVR  
BPHA48D48LV  
BSPH2A150D150LVR  
BPHA150D150LV  
Specifications  
Nominal AC voltage [Vo]  
24 V  
30 V  
48 V  
120 V  
150 V  
150 V  
2 kA  
Max. continuous operating AC voltage [VC]  
Max. continuous operating DC voltage [VC]  
Nominal discharge current (8/20 µs) [In]  
60 V  
30 V  
60 V  
1 kA  
1 kA  
Total discharge current (8/20 µs) [L+N-Gnd] [Itotal  
]
2 kA  
2 kA  
4 kA  
Nominal load current AC [IL]  
25 A  
2 kV  
25 A  
25 A  
Combined impulse [UOC  
]
2 kV  
4 kV  
Combined impulse [L+N-Gnd] [UOC total]  
Voltage protection level [L-N] [VPL]  
Voltage protection level [L/N-Gnd] [VPL]  
SPD according to EN 61643-11  
SPD according to IEC 61643-1  
Response time [L-N] [tA]  
4 kV  
4 kV  
350 V  
8 kV  
180 V  
630 V  
640 V  
800 V  
730 V  
Type 3  
Class III  
25ns  
Response time [L/N-Gnd] [tA]  
Operating temperature range [TU]  
Operating state/fault indication  
Number of ports  
100ns  
-40°C to +80°C  
Green (good) / red (replace)  
1
Cross-sectional area (min.)  
Cross-sectional area (max.)  
For mounting on  
18 AWG solid/stranded  
10 AWG solid/12 AWG stranded  
35 mm DIN-Rail per EN 60715  
Thermoplastic, UL 94 V0  
Indoor  
Enclosure material  
Location category  
Degree of protection  
IP20  
Capacity  
1 Module, DIN 43880  
UL / cUL, CSA, KEMA  
Five years**  
Agency information*  
Product warranty  
Remote contact signaling  
Remote contact signaling type  
AC switching capacity (volts/amps)  
DC switching capacity (volts/amps)  
Changeover contact  
250 V/0.5 A  
250 V/0.1 A; 125 V/0.2 A; 75 V/0.5 A  
Conductor ratings and cross-sectional area for remote contact  
signal terminals  
60/75°C Max. 14 AWG solid/stranded  
Order from catalog numbers above  
Ordering information  
* Agency information not applicable to DC ratings.  
**See Limited Warranty Statement 3A1502 for details at Eaton.com/bussmannseries.  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
35  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
RJ45 connector SPD for Ethernet data cables  
UL Listed data signal SPDs for telecom and  
instrumentation data signal applications  
The DIN-Rail mount BSPD48RJ45 SPD for Ethernet  
cable systems is easy to install between the  
patch panel and the active component in new, or  
retrofitting into existing installations. It is well suited  
for Gigabit Ethernet, ATM, ISDN, Voice over IP and  
Power over Ethernet (PoE).  
Overview  
•ꢀ  
UL 497B Listed to protect equipment and wiring against the  
effects of excessive currents caused by lightning  
•ꢀ  
RJ45 / Ethernet data cable and universal 4 wire versions available  
for popular data signal applications  
•ꢀ  
CAT 6 according to ISO/IEC 11801 and in the  
channel (Class E)  
•ꢀ  
DIN-Rail mount makes installation easy  
•ꢀ  
Power over Ethernet (PoE+ according to IEEE  
802.3at) up to 57 volts  
•ꢀ  
Data signal SPDs complement BSPD, BSPA and SurgePOD PRO  
Type 1, and DIN-Rail UL SCCR and non SCCR low voltage surge  
product lines for comprehensive system surge protection  
Specifications  
•ꢀ  
Five year warranty on all data signal SPDs  
Data signal SPD type  
Value  
Universal 4 wire  
Screws  
RJ45 Ethernet  
RJ45  
Universal 4 wire data signal SPDs for  
measurement, control and regulation circuits,  
and twisted pairs  
Terminals/connectors  
System voltages  
MCOV DC  
5 and 24 V  
48 V  
6 and 33 V  
48 V  
Universal 4 wire, DIN-Rail mounted surge  
Housing material  
Grounding  
Polyamide PA 6.6  
Die cast zinc  
arresters provide effective protection with a  
minimum footprint and are designed for stringent  
requirements on the availability of measurement,  
control and regulation circuits, and bus systems.  
DIN-Rail  
Protection  
IP20  
Operating temperature range  
Agency information  
RoHS compliant  
-40°C to +80°C  
UL Listed 497B  
Yes  
•ꢀ  
Function-optimized design for safe use and easy  
installation  
•ꢀ  
Module removal without signal interruption via  
“make-before-break” circuitry  
Ambient and temperature class  
DIN-Rail universal 4 wire SPDs  
-40°C to 80°C, T4: DEKRA 12ATEX0254 X: II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc  
Standards used for: ATEX: EN60079-0: 2009, EN 60079-15: 2005  
The Bussmann series universal four-pole,  
DIN-Rail mounted surge arrester is UL  
Listed 497B DIN-Rail mount universal surge  
protective device. It requires minimum  
space, while providing effective protection  
for the stringent requirements of measuring  
and control circuits, and bus systems.  
Features  
ꢀ  
UL 497B Listed  
ꢀ  
Function-optimized design for safe use and easy installation  
To ensure safe operation, the arrester  
provides protection against vibration and  
shock up to a 30-fold acceleration of gravity.  
The device's function-optimized design  
allows quick and easy protection module  
removal via “make-before-break” terminals  
that assure data signal continuity in the  
protected and unprotected state.  
ꢀ  
Four-pole and base mounts on grounded 35 mm DIN-Rail  
ꢀ  
Module removal without signal interruption via “make-before-  
break” circuitry  
Dimensions — mm  
71.99  
50.49  
35.51  
For IEC Applications — Instruction for Surge Protective Device Use  
In Zone 2 Explosive Atmospheres per ATEX.  
12.00  
16.09  
1. When installed in potentially explosive atmospheres, the Data  
Signal SPD shall be installed into an enclosure which meets the  
requirements of a recognized type of protection, in accordance  
with EN 60079-0.  
2. The Data Signal DIN SPD as transient suppressor. This approval  
applies to the following equipment types:  
90.00  
45.00  
ꢀ  
BSPD5DINLHF  
ꢀ  
BSPD24DING  
6.70  
49.99  
3.97  
36  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
Catalog numbers and specifications  
Specification  
BSPD24DING  
24 V  
BSPD5DINLHF  
5 V  
Nominal voltage (UN)  
Nominal current at 45°C (IL)  
VPL line-line for Iimp D1 (Up)  
VPL line-PG for Iimp D1 (Up)  
VPL line-line at 1 kV/ µs C3 (Up)  
VPL line-PG at 1 kV/ µs C3 (Up)  
0.75 A  
102 V  
66 V  
90 V  
45 V  
10 kA  
2.5 kA  
20 kA  
10 kA  
1.8 Ω  
1.0 A  
25 V  
550 V  
11 V  
550 V  
10 kA  
2.5 kA  
20 kA  
10 kA  
1.0 Ω  
D1 Total lightning impulse current (10/350 µs) (Iimp  
)
D1 Lightning impulse current (10/350 µs) per line (limp  
C2 Total nominal discharge current (8/20 µs) (In)  
C2 Nominal discharge current (8/20 µs) per line (In)  
Series impedance per line  
)
Max. continuous operating DC voltage (UC)  
Max. continuous operating AC voltage (UC)  
Cut-off frequency line-PG (fG)  
Capacitance line-line (C)  
33 V  
6 V  
23.3 V  
6.8 MHz  
0.5 nF  
1.0 nF  
4.2 V  
100 MHz  
25 pF  
16 pF  
Capacitance line-PG (C)  
ATEX Approvals  
Agency information  
††  
††  
IEC 61643-21 test category  
Operating temperature range  
Degree of protection  
D1, C2, C3  
-40°C to +80°C  
IP20  
For mounting on  
35 mm DIN-Rails per EN 60715  
Via base part  
Grounding  
Color / enclosure material  
Grey / Polyamide PA 6.6  
IEC 61643-21 / EN 61643-21, UL 497B  
Screw terminal  
Test standards  
Connection (input / output)  
Solid: 12-28 AWG (4-0.08 mm2)  
Flexible: 14-28 AWG (2.5-0.08 mm2)  
3.5 lb-in (0.4 N•m)  
Conductors  
Terminal torque  
Warranty  
5 Years*  
* See Bussmann series SPD Limited Warranty Statement (3A1502) for details at Eaton.com/bussmannseries.  
† DEKRA 12ATEX0254 X: II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc.  
††ATEX, UL, CSA.  
DIN-Rail universal 4 wire SPD applications  
A universal 4 wire data signal SPD is specified by the bus system,  
measuring, control and communication technology.  
The table below contains the technology in which the BSPD5DINLHF  
and BSPD24DING are suited to be used.  
BSPD5DINLHF applications  
CAN-Bus (data line only)  
C-Bus (Honeywell)  
Device Net (data line only)  
FSK  
PROFIBUS DP/FMS  
PROFIBUS SIMATIC NET  
PSM EG RS422 and RS485  
Rackbus (RS485)  
R Bus  
IEC-Bus (RS485)  
Interbus INLINE,  
LON - TP/XF 78  
RS 485  
RS422, V11  
MODBUS  
SafetyBUS p  
MPI Bus  
Securilan LON Bus  
SUCONET  
Procontic T200 (RS422)  
BSPD24DING applications  
0-20mA, 4-20mA signals  
Binary signals  
TTY 4-20mA  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
37  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
DIN-Rail RJ45/Ethernet cable SPD  
Dimensions — mm  
19.00  
11.72  
The Bussmann series DIN-Rail  
mount BSPD48RJ45 Surge  
Protective Device (SPD) is a UL  
Listed 497B universal DIN-Rail  
mount surge protective device for  
RJ45/Ethernet cable systems. It is  
easy to install or retrofit Ethernet  
cable systems with RJ connectors.  
76.91  
The BSPD48RJ45 is installed  
between the patch panel and the  
active component (a switch for  
example). The snap-in mechanism  
of the supporting foot allows the  
SPD to be safely grounded via the  
DIN-Rail. For single applications,  
the BSPD48RJ45 comes with a  
supplied mounting bracket with  
cable lug.  
36.15  
Fulfilling the requirements of Category 6, the BSPD48RJ45 can be  
universally used for all data services up to nominal voltages of 48 V.  
It is well suited for existing services such as Gigabit Ethernet, ATM,  
ISDN, Voice over IP and Power over Ethernet (PoE+ acc. to IEEE  
802.3at up to 57 V) and similar applications in structured cabling  
systems according to Class E up to 250 MHz. Protection of all pairs  
by means of powerful gas discharge tubes and one adapter filter  
matrix per pair.  
Catalog numbers and specifications  
Specification  
Nominal voltage (UN)  
Max. continuous operating DC voltage (UC)  
Max. continuous operating AC voltage (UC)  
Max. continuous DC voltage pair-pair (PoE) (UC)  
Nominal current (IL)  
C2 Nominal discharge current (8/20 µs) line-line  
(In)  
C2 Nominal discharge current (8/20 µs) line-PG  
(In)  
BSPD48RJ45  
48 V  
48 V  
34 V  
57 V  
1 A  
ꢀ  
UL 497B Listed  
150 A  
2.5 kA  
10 kA  
150 A  
ꢀ  
Easy to install or retrofit for protection of all lines  
ꢀ  
CAT 6 according to ISO/IEC 11801  
C2 Total nominal discharge current (8/20 µs) line-  
PG (In)  
C2 Nominal discharge current (8/20 µs) pair-pair  
(PoE) (In)  
ꢀ  
CAT 6 in the channel (Class E)  
ꢀ  
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE+ according to IEEE 802.3at)  
Voltage protection level line-line for In C2 (UP)  
Voltage protection level line-PG for In C2 (UP)  
Voltage protection level line-line for In C2 (PoE)  
(UP)  
Voltage protection level line-line at 1 kV/ µs C3  
(UP)  
Voltage protection level line-PG at 1 kV/ µs C3  
(UP)  
190 V  
600 V  
DIN-Rail RJ45 SPD applications  
BSPD48RJ45 applications  
Bus systems, and measuring and control technology  
Industrial Ethernet  
Data networks  
600 V  
180 V  
500 V  
600 V  
ATM  
Voltage protection level pair-pair at 1 kV/ µs C3  
(PoE) (UP)  
Ethernet 10/100/1000  
FDDI, CDDI  
Insertion loss at 250 MHz  
Capacitance line-line (C)  
Capacitance line-PG (C)  
Operating temperature range  
Degree of protection  
3 dB  
30pF  
25pF  
Industrial Ethernet  
Power over Ethernet (PoE)  
Token Ring  
-40°C to +80°C  
IP10  
VG any LAN  
35 mm DIN-Rail per  
Mounting  
Video systems  
EN 60715  
Video (2 wire)  
RJ45 socket / RJ45  
socket  
1 / 2, 3 / 6, 4 / 5, 7 / 8  
Connection (input / output)  
Pinning  
Via 35 mm DIN-Rail  
per EN 60715  
Grounding  
Enclosure material  
Color  
Die cast zinc  
Bare surface  
IEC 61643-21 / EN  
Test standards  
61643-21  
Agency information  
Warranty  
UL 497B  
Five years*  
* See Limited Warranty Statement 3A1502 for details at Eaton.com/  
bussmannseries.  
38  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)  
5. How does an SPD work?  
1. Why are surge protective devices needed?  
A surge protector works by momentarily “switching” from a high  
impedance state into a highly conductive, low impedance state and  
shunting the surge energy to the ground and in doing so, limits the  
overvoltage to a lower, acceptable level. When the surge event is  
over, the protector returns to its high impedance state, ready for the  
next event or at end of life, fails open safely until replaced.  
Electronic devices and equipment often contain microprocessors  
that rely on fast digital ON/OFF coded sequence signals. Distortion  
on power or signal lines may disrupt these sensitive signals. As  
electronic equipment become smaller and more powerful, they  
become more sensitive to power and signal line distortions —  
particularly due their circuit density (microchips having literally  
thousands of transistors on a single chip). To help safeguard  
microprocessor reliability and uptime, surge protective devices have  
become the standard technology so that they don’t get “upset,”  
“degraded” or “damaged” by surge events, depending on the surge  
magnitude, the system configuration and load sensitivity.  
In other words, the SPD acts as a pressure relief valve. The pressure  
relief valve (SPD) does nothing until an overpressure (voltage surge)  
occurs in the supply (power) similar to the pressure relief valve.  
6000V Voltage Surge  
2. What are surges, transients and temporary overvoltages  
(TOVs)?  
700V Residual (Let-Through) Voltage  
L
All these are various forms of voltage disturbances and they are  
often used interchangeably. The true definition of these terms is  
related to their defined duration.  
SPD  
Circuit  
Load  
Transients as defined by IEEE Standard 1313.1-1996 are “a short-  
duration highly damped, oscillatory or non-oscillatory overvoltage,  
having duration of a few milliseconds or less. Transient overvoltage is  
classified as one of the following types: lightning, switching and very  
fast front, short duration.” These can be generated by voltage spikes  
which contain very little energy but are sufficient in voltage to cause  
damage to sensitive electronics.  
Current  
Shunt  
N/G  
6. What is shunting?  
Shunting is the term used to describe the process by which an  
SPD redirects voltage transient energy to ground through a low  
impedance path.  
Surge is an overvoltage condition that usually lasts longer in  
duration, >10 µs and <1 Ms and has higher energy to them that can  
cause damage to electrical and electronic equipment.  
7. How do I select and specify an SPD?  
When it is determined an SPD is desired or required, specifying an  
SPD involves:  
Temporary Overvoltage (TOV) are created by faults on the utility  
power distribution system and can cause extensive damage since  
their time domain is much longer (ms to seconds to hours).  
•ꢀ  
Knowing the installation location and whether you can use Type 1,  
Type 2 or Type 3  
•ꢀ  
Determining the system type (single-phase, split-phase, Wye or  
Delta)  
•ꢀ  
Determining the system voltage  
See page 5 for determining the location and suitable Type, and page  
10 for specifying electrical system type and voltage.  
Time  
Once all three are known, you can start the specification process by  
going to the appropriate product group:  
Surges & Transients  
•ꢀ  
Type 1 UL Listed, NEMA 4X — SurgePOD PRO  
3. What is a surge protector?  
•ꢀ  
Type 1 and Type 2 NEMA 1 and 4X — BSPD or BSPA  
A surge protector is a device that limits transient overvoltages to  
a safe level, thus protecting equipment it is connected to from  
damage. A surge protector is generally referred to as an SPD (Surge  
Protective Device). There are different variations of SPDs such as  
lightning arresters and surge arresters or secondary surge arresters.  
•ꢀ  
•ꢀ  
Open Type 1 UL Listed DIN-Rail — BSPMA black label high SCCR  
Type 4 component assembly UL Recognized — Blue label low  
voltage power (BSPMA) and control (BSPH)  
8. Can anyone install an AC or DC SPD?  
4. What is the difference between terms “Surge Arrester,”  
“Surge Protective Device (SPD)” and “Transient Voltage  
Surge Suppressor (TVSS)”?  
All SPDs, whether AC or DC, should be installed by qualified  
personnel following established safety procedures. This will help  
ensure that all the safety requirements and all local codes are met.  
The most common installation is in “parallel” to the load/device.  
These terms are often used interchangeably and rather loosely.  
However, the two terms have different meanings as determined by  
the National Electrical Code® (NEC) (www.nfpa.org), their UL listing,  
and applicable IEEE/ANSI standards.  
According to NEC Article 285 TVSSs have been redefined as “Surge  
Protective Devices (SPDs) 1 kV or Less.” Previously titled “Transient  
Voltage Surge Suppressors: TVSSs,” this Article now uses the  
“type” designations that parallel the new requirements in UL 1449,  
4th Edition. It also includes general, installation, and connection  
requirements for these SPD types installed on premises wiring  
systems rated 1 kV or less.  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
39  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
9. What are the differences between series vs. parallel SPDs?  
11. What technologies are used in making an SPD?  
Series installed SPD are typically used at the equipment level, either  
right in front of, or within the equipment they are protecting. These  
SPD have an “input” and an output” whereas parallel SPD do not.  
A common example of a series connected SPD is a “surge strip.”  
Since they are connected in series with the equipment, they conduct  
load current. It is also common for a series AC SPD to contain a  
EMI/RFI noise filter. This filtering is useful when it is right in front of  
the equipment to filter out noise generated by other loads.  
Silicon Avalanche Diode (SAD) technology  
Anode (+)  
Cathode (-)  
TVSD  
Schematic  
Symbol  
TVSD  
The diode is installed reverse-biased under normal conditions.  
When the voltage rises above normal conditions the diode becomes  
forward-biased.  
Circuit  
Load  
i
SPD  
Breakdown  
Reverse  
Forward  
V
br  
Parallel SPDs do not conduct load current and are commonly used  
where large surge energies exist. They’re used on service entrance  
panels and switchgear, plus branch and local panels. Parallel  
connected protectors are essential for all commercial and industrial  
AC applications.  
V
V
d
-
V
+
i
Not to scale  
Advantages  
Circuit  
Load  
•ꢀ  
Excellent voltage clamping  
Sub-nanosecond response time  
Repeatable  
•ꢀ  
•ꢀ  
•ꢀ  
•ꢀ  
SPD  
Low capacitance  
10. What is a DIN-Rail SPD with replaceable modules?  
Compact  
Replaceable module SPDs contain one or more field removable/  
replaceable modules. The replaceable modules make maintenance  
easy and minimize downtime. The modules are the heart of the  
surge protector and usually contain the metal oxide varistors (MOV)  
and thermal disconnect. In some instances external fusing is  
required and or used in place of thermal disconnect.  
Disadvantages  
•ꢀ  
Limited impulse or current capability  
Gas DischargeTube (GDT)  
GDT  
Schematic  
Symbol  
GDT  
SPD system  
base  
Replaceable  
modules  
The GDT may be regarded as a very fast acting switch having  
conducting properties that change very rapidly when breakdown  
occurs and transforms from an open-circuit to a quasi-short circuit.  
The result is an arc voltage of about 20 Vdc. There are four stages of  
operation before the tube fully switches.  
40  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
Gas-Evolving  
Insulating Material  
Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV):  
Electrode 1  
An MOV is a variable resistor typically made of a large block of zinc  
oxide grains. They act like semiconductors, an insulator below the  
conduction voltage and a low value resistor above it. In conduction  
mode, the MOV diverts and dissipates the transient. MOVs generally  
connects in parallel to load. The thickness of the MOV determines  
the clamping voltage and Diameter determines the current capacity.  
Gas Flow:  
- Radial  
- Axial  
Electrode 2  
Arc  
Thickness Determines  
Clamping Voltage  
Breakdown Voltage  
230V  
Diameter  
Determines  
Surge  
Glow Voltage  
Capacity  
MOV  
MOV  
60V  
20V  
Schematic  
Symbol  
Arc Voltage  
Leakage  
Region  
Normal Varistor  
Operation  
Upturn  
Region  
Current  
Operating Profile  
1000  
500  
1. Non-operating domain: Characterized by practically infinite  
insulation resistance.  
2. Glow domain: At the breakdown, the conductance increases  
suddenly. If the current thats drained off by the gas discharge  
tube is less than about 0.5 A (rough value that differs from  
component to component), the glow voltage across the  
terminals will be in the 80-100 V range.  
3. Arc regime: As the current increases, the gas discharge tube  
shifts from glow voltage to the arc voltage (20 V). It is this  
domain that the gas discharge tube is most effective because  
the current discharge can reach several thousand amps without  
the arc voltage across the terminals increasing.  
Slope = 1  
α
200  
I = kVα  
100  
50  
20  
10  
104  
10-2  
10-6  
10-8  
10-4  
100  
102  
Current (A)  
4. Extinction: At a bias voltage roughly equal to the glow voltage,  
the gas discharge tube recovers to its initial insulating properties.  
Advantages:  
•ꢀ  
Fast, sub micro-second response time  
Advantages:  
•ꢀ  
Good voltage conduction clamping, makes it ideal for surge  
arresters  
•ꢀ  
Handles very high impulse currents, makes it ideal for lightning  
arresters  
•ꢀ  
•ꢀ  
•ꢀ  
Handles high impulse currents  
Rugged  
•ꢀ  
Low capacitance  
•ꢀ  
Rugged and compact  
Repeatable  
•ꢀ  
Low conduction voltage  
Disadvantages:  
•ꢀ  
Repeatable  
•ꢀ  
Large relative size  
Disadvantages:  
•ꢀ  
High relative capacitance  
•ꢀ  
Slower, 2 to 3 µs response time  
12. What is a hybrid SPD?  
•ꢀ  
Extinguishing it is a challenge  
A hybrid protector is a protector that uses more than one protection  
technology.  
•ꢀ  
Breakdown voltage depends on transient rise time allowing high  
overshoot voltage  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
41  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
13. Where is the best place to install an SPD?  
15. What standards govern SPDs?  
NORTH AMERICA — ANSI / UL 1449 4th Edition  
Ideally, an SPD should be installed at the main service entrance as  
close to the neutral-to-ground bond as possible, as shown below.  
This will ensure that surge energies are routed to earth by the most  
direct path. In larger facilities where distances between this primary  
protection and the equipment being protected are long, it is also  
good practice to use distributed protection all the way to point-of-  
use.  
UL 1449 4th Edition  
Performance Requirements of Surge Protective Devices  
Type 1  
Secondary of the service  
transformer and the line side of  
the service equipment over  
current device as well as the  
load side  
Type 2  
Type 3  
Load side of the service  
Point of Use SPD installed at a  
minimum conductor length of  
10 meters from the electrical  
service panel to POU  
equipment device, including  
SPD located at the branch panel  
(Surge Arrester)  
(8/20 µs)  
(Surge Arrester)  
(8/20 µs)  
(Surge Arrester)  
(8/20 µs)  
Standard for SPDs designed for repeated limiting of transient voltage  
surges as specified in the UL 1449 4th Edition for 50 or 60 Hz power  
circuits not exceeding 1000 V. Based upon the 1449 4th Edition  
standard, SPDs are either Listed or Recognized.  
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD — IEC 61643-1  
IEC 61643-1  
Performance Requirements of Surge Protecꢀve Devices for Low-Voltage Power Supply Systems  
Class I  
Protecꢀon Against Direct  
Lightning Currents  
ClassII  
Protecꢀon Against Indirect  
Lightning Effects  
ClassIII  
Protecꢀon Against Switching  
Overvoltages  
(Lightning Current Arrester)  
(Surge Arrester)  
(Surge Arrester)  
(10/350 µs)  
(8/20 µs)  
(1.2/50 µs; 8/20 µs)  
Low voltage surge protective devices – Part 1: Surge protective  
devices connected to 50/60 Hz AC and DC power circuits, and  
equipment rated up to 1000 V , or 1500 Vdc. The IEC standard is a  
self certification or third party rcmes rtification, such as KEMA, that will  
test and validate the results.  
14. What is distributed (cascaded) surge protection?  
Distributed protection, cascaded protection or coordination is the  
process of coordinating protection between the primary service  
entrance of a large facility and the internal branch distribution panels.  
Generally a surge protective device (SPD) with high surge handling  
capacity is installed at the service entrance while SPDs of lower  
surge ratings will be installed on the branch panels or dedicated  
supplies feeding sensitive equipment. This approach can be taken  
further to include point-of-use SPDs on long lines where they  
terminate to sensitive or critical equipment. A further example of  
such a distributed protection philosophy might include hard wired  
SPDs at the main and sub-panels and additional plug-in protectors  
on select equipment. (See pages 5 for SPD Types and installation  
locations.)  
16. How is the North American surge suppression industry  
defined by safety standards and regulations?  
NEC Requirements that SPDs follow:  
•ꢀ  
Changes to NEC 700.8 requires a listed SPD to be installed in or  
on all emergency system switchboards and panelboards.  
•ꢀ  
Installation of the SPD (Articles 280 and 285)  
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)  
Manages SPD:  
•ꢀ  
Surge environment C62.41.1  
•ꢀ  
Characterization C62.41.2  
•ꢀ  
Testing practices C62.45  
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)  
Standards that SPDs follow:  
•ꢀ  
Receptacles and plugs  
•ꢀ  
Enclosures  
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Certifies to SPD Standards:  
Standard 1449 4th Edition – SPD standard  
•ꢀ  
•ꢀ  
As required: Standard 1283 – EMI/RFI filters  
NEMA ratings 1449 4th Edition current standard for SPDs  
•ꢀ  
42  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
17. What is UL 1449?  
22. How long does an SPD last?  
UL 1449 is the safety standard for AC surge protective devices  
(SPD) used on systems with voltages of 600 Vac and less. This  
standard addresses SPDs that are installed on the loadside of the  
main disconnect. A UL 1449 Listed or Recognized surge protector  
has been thoroughly tested for safe operations. A Voltage Protection  
Rating (VPR) is assigned to a UL 1449 Listed SPD as a result of these  
tests to help users compare SPDs. UL 1449 4th Edition went into  
effect in September, 2009, making all previous 2nd Edition SPDs  
obsolete. Any older SPDs should be inspected and may be replaced  
to meet the new safety standard prescribed by NEC Articles 280 and  
285, which call for SPD Type products certified to the UL 1449 4th  
Edition.  
How long an MOV-based SPD lasts depends upon how often it  
experiences a surge and for how long. Every time an MOV becomes  
conductive to shunt the surge to ground, its life is slightly degraded.  
The greater the surge, the greater the degradation of the MOV. One  
hit of 20 kA may degrade the MOVs life just as much as 15 hits  
at 0.2 kA. So, based upon the size and duration of surges an SPD  
encounters, it may last a day suppressing a large surge, or years  
suppressing smaller surges.  
23. By V , what are the IEEE C62.41 defined withstand  
categoriPeRs of equipment?  
Category  
Description  
Overvoltage  
<1500 V  
18. What is NEMA LS 1?  
I
Sensitive electronic circuits  
Domestic electrical equipment  
Distribution panels, switchgear  
Industrial equipment, meters  
NEMA LS 1 was a surge protector performance standard. A surge  
protector which meets this standard is typically used in the most  
hostile surge environments, at the service entrance location. Other  
protector locations such as branch panel and local panel protection  
usually do not require such a formidable protector. NEMA LS 1  
was rescinded in 2009 because the document was determined to  
be out of date and many industry standards related to the surge  
environment and surge suppression had been significantly updated  
since the original LS 1 standard was published in 1992.  
II  
<2500 V  
III  
IV  
<4000 V  
<6000 V  
24. Can a BSPD, BSPA and SurgePOD PRO insulated conductor  
be permanently identified for equipment grounding at each end  
using color tape?  
No, the NEC only permits changing identification on 6 AWG and  
larger conductors. The BSPD, BSPA and SurgePOD PRO conductors  
are 10 AWG and too small. Details are contained in section 250.119  
Identification of Equipment Grounding Conductors.  
19. I have a photovoltaic (PV) system with net metering;  
does it need a surge protection system?  
Yes. For PV systems, DC surge protection should be installed  
where the DC voltage from the PV arrays terminates at the charge  
controller/inverter. AC protection should be installed at the inverters  
AC output to protect it from transients on the utility power lines. This  
can be caused by lightning or utility switching transients. In certain  
cases, protection should be located at the PV array locations, and at  
the array’s local DC control circuits — where applicable. See PV SPD  
data sheets and installation instructions for more application details.  
For details on PV SPDs and the entire line of SPD products from  
Bussmann, visit Eaton.com/bussmannseries.  
NEC 250.119 (A) contains these specific words: An insulated or  
covered conductor larger than 6 AWG shall be permitted, at the  
time of installation, to be permanently identified as an equipment  
grounding conductor at each end and at every point where the  
conductor is accessible.”  
25. Why are there requirements for installing someType 1 or  
Type 2 SPDs not more than 10 feet from a bonded neutral-  
ground connection or greater than 10 feet from the bonded  
neutral-ground connection?  
These requirements reflect a best practice for SPD wiring, as  
opposed to any code requirements. When an SPD is located within  
10 feet (3 m) of the main service panel, the system can make use of  
the neutral line as an effective ground, due to the close proximity to  
the service entrance grounding conductor.  
20. Why is the lead (wire) length of an AC SPD so critical?  
The shorter the lead length between the protector and your panel,  
the lower the let-through voltages will be to your equipment. This is  
crucial to the effectiveness of all parallel-connected surge protectors.  
SPDs are typically connected in parallel with the load. This means  
that the protector does not carry load current. But more importantly,  
it means that the SPD must efficiently divert transient currents  
through it during an overvoltage event. The SPD must momentarily  
“look” like an electrical short-circuit in order to efficiently divert large  
amounts of current. The longer the wire, the more inductance it  
has, and the greater the (L x d/dt) factor will be. So when installing  
parallel surge protectors, keepi the leads as close to, but not less  
than, six inches as possible for best performance.  
For distances greater than 10 feet (3 m), it is a best practice to  
select an SPD that has neutral-to-ground protection. This helps  
ensure a proper grounding is available for an SPD, which is critical to  
effectively protect the electrical system.  
26. Where can I find the agency information for these SPDs?  
To see the complete UL and CSA and other agency certificates go  
online to Eaton.com/bussmannseries. Then go to the web page of  
the desired product and click on the certificate links available.  
21. What are the different designations for ratings between  
UL 1449 and IEC 61643-1?  
27. Why should I install data signal SPDs in addition to  
power SPDs?  
The rating designations used in UL and IEC are in the table below.  
The need for surge suppression in general is driven by the increased  
use of sensitive electronic equipment that can be impaired or  
destroyed by surges on power circuits. And much of the electronic  
equipment used today is also connected via coaxial cable, twisted  
pair or Ethernet cables. Using data signal SPDs in addition to power  
SPDs helps assure the entire data or video system is protected from  
surges, regardless of the source.  
Agency Designation  
Ratings  
UL 1449  
IEC 61643-1  
Nominal system voltage  
Surge current capacity 8x20 µs  
Nominal discharge current 8x20 µs  
Impulse Current 10x350 µs  
Voltage protection rating/level  
Vo  
Imax  
In  
Un  
Imax  
In  
VPR  
Iimp  
Up  
Maximum continuous operating  
voltage (MCOV)  
Vc  
Uc  
Ut  
Temporary overvoltage  
TOV  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
43  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
NEC Article 240.21 SPD installation using FeederTap Rule  
Installing surge protective devices in accordance  
with NEC Article 240 and Feeder Tap Rule  
Article 240.21(B)(1), (known as the 10 ft. Feeder Tap Rule), allows an  
SPD to be installed without overcurrent protection at the point of  
connection. The size of the conductors to the SPD are permitted to  
be sized based on the manufacturer instructions per the exception to  
NEC 240.21(B)(1)(1)(b). However, if the conductors to the SPD leave  
the enclosure, they must be protected by an OCPD not sized greater  
than the 10 times the ampacity of the conductors. For instance, if  
the conductor ampacity is 30 A, then an upstream OCPD of 300 A or  
less must be present.  
Introduction  
A common question heard by technical support is “What size fuse  
or breaker do I need when installing an SPD?” Discussed here is the  
need for installing an overcurrent protection device (OCPD) with a  
surge protective device (SPD), along with adhering to the applicable  
NFPA® 70 standards, National Electrical Code (NEC) rules, Authority  
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), ANSI/UL 1449 ratings, and installation  
practices.  
Summary  
When installing SPDs, NEC, local electrical codes and UL  
requirements must be followed. The proper OCPD must be used  
upon installation in order to meet the NEC requirements and  
maintain the SPDs ANSI/UL 1449 Listing. In many instances,  
the reason the NEC dictates external overcurrent protection is to  
protect the conductors, not the SPD. SPDs containing an internal  
OCPD can be connected directly to the electrical bus only if the  
installation meets all requirements contained NEC Article 240.21(B)  
(1), the Feeder Tap Rule, the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), or  
by strictly following the manufacturers installations instructions on  
OCPD recommendations  
SPD design capabilities  
Many SPDs employ thermally protected metal oxide varistors (MOV)  
that detect a transient high voltage surge and quickly shunt that  
surge to ground. Because the MOV cannot distinguish between  
transient and sustained overvoltage events, it must have a way to  
remove itself from the system during the overvoltage event. This  
keeps the SPD from entering into a thermal runaway situation that  
can cause internal and external damage.  
The thermally protected MOVs have internal components that  
disconnect the MOV from the system during sustained overvoltage  
and overcurrent occurrences. This is accomplished by the MOVs  
temperature rising to a critical value that initiates a mechanical  
separation from the SPDs conducting components. Because  
the SPD itself is internally protected, it does not require external  
overcurrent protection in the form of a fuse or circuit breaker.  
Other SPD types exist that don’t have component level protection  
on the MOVs or are built with a different components such as silicon  
avalanche diodes (SAD). SPDs that are built with these component  
components typically require external overcurrent protection  
because they can’t take themselves offline during an overcurrent  
event. If an OCPD is required for the SPDs operation, this will be  
indicated in the devices UL listing and manufacturers will clearly  
state this requirement in their installation instructions.  
NEC Article 240.4 (overcurrent protection) protection of  
conductors  
Whether the SPD requires an OCPD or not, the installation methods  
must meet all applicable electrical codes. NEC Article 240.4 states  
all conductors (other than flexible cords, flexible cables, and fixture  
wires) shall be protected with an OCPD in accordance with their  
ampacity specified in Article 301.15, unless otherwise permitted or  
required in Article 240.4(A) through (G). This applies to conductors  
extending beyond the switchboard, switchgear, or panelboard that  
are used to connect an SPD to the electrical system. Connecting an  
externally or side mounted SPD directly to a system bus where the  
conductors leave the enclosure must consider the requirements of  
NEC 240.21(B)(1). These requirements may require an adequately  
sized OCPD to be provided for protection of the SPD conductors.  
Acceptable OCPDs are listed fuses and circuit breakers.  
NEC Article 310.15 (conductors for general wiring)  
ampacities for conductors rated 0—2000 V  
Article 310.15(B)(16) defines the conductor ampacity that drives the  
maximum OCPD rating to be used to protect the conductors (OCPD  
rating is based on the conductors ampacity). E.g., 60°C 10 AWG  
conductors will require a 30 amp OCPD.  
44  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
2. The tap conductors’ ampacity must not be less than the  
ANSI/UL 1449 short-circuit current rating and  
NEC Article 285.6  
OCPD rating at the tap conductors’ termination, e.g., the SPD  
connecting lead ampacity cannot be less than the internal  
OCPDs rating. At a minimum, 10 AWG conductors would be  
used to connect an SPD containing an internal 30 amp OCPD.  
Using 12 AWG conductors (ampacity = 20 A) would be a code  
violation and could not be used to connect an SPD containing an  
internal 30 amp OCPD.  
SPDs must comply with the current edition of ANSI/UL 1449  
Standards for Safety Surge Protective Devices. The SPDs short-  
circuit current rating (SCCR) is determined as part of the ANSI/UL  
1449 testing, and defines the SPDs suitability for use on an AC  
power circuit thats capable of delivering not more than a declared  
RMS symmetrical current during a short-circuit. This specification  
defines the maximum available fault current to which an SPD can be  
safely connected.  
However, a code exception permits tap conductors for specific  
listed devices, such as SPDs to be sized in accordance with the  
manufacturers instructions.  
Article 285.7 requires that an SPD be marked with its SCCR and that  
it shall not be installed at a point on the system where the available  
fault current is greater than the SPDs SCCR. E.g., an SPD marked  
50 kA SCCR shall not be installed at a point in a system with 65 kA  
available fault current.  
Exception to #2: “Where a Listed SPD is provided with  
specific instructions on minimum conductor sizing, the  
ampacity of the tap conductors supplying that SPD shall be  
permitted to be determined based on the manufacturers  
instructions.”  
3. For field installations, if the tap conductors exit the enclosure  
where the tap is made, the OCPD rating on the tap conductors  
lineside must not exceed 10 times the tap conductors ampacity.  
For example, the upstream OCPD from where the SPD is  
tapped from cannot be rated at more than 10 times the SPDs  
conductors’ ampacity. Therefore, if the conductor ampacity to the  
SPD is 30 A, then an upstream OCPD of 300 A or less must be  
present.  
ANSI/UL 1449 testing with and without an OCPD  
The NEC may require and externally mounted SPD to be protected  
by an OCPD if the feeder tap rule limitation is not met. Some  
manufacturers may choose using an OCPD to obtain their SDPs  
SCCR or successfully pass the withstand test. For the SPDs  
requiring an OCPD, the installer must match the OCPD type and  
rating (fuses or breaker) that was used for their UL testing. E.g., if  
a fuse was used for UL testing, the same fuse type (fuse class),  
and voltage and amp ratings must be installed in the distribution  
equipment when installing an externally mounted SPD. Further, for  
the SPD to retain its UL Listing, the OCPD must be utilized in the  
installation.  
Summary  
NEC and UL requirements must be followed when installing  
SPDs. The proper OCPD must be used in order to meet the NEC  
requirements and maintain the SPDs ANSI/UL 1449 Listing.  
Conversely, some manufacturers may not use an OCPD to obtain  
their UL 1449 Listing. When installing these units, UL 1449 may  
not require using an OCPD, but the NEC may require an OCPD if  
the feeder tap rule limitation is not met. Some installers assume  
and some manufacturers incorrectly promote that such externally  
mounted units can be connected directly to an electrical bus  
without overcurrent protection. This practice may be incorrect and  
violate the requirements of Article 240 of the NEC. The conductors  
of these units must be protected with an OCPD that is properly  
rated according to NEC Article 310.15 or meet the feeder tap rules  
of 240.21(B)(1). The fact that an SPD does not require a particular  
OCPD to pass the UL 1449 testing does not negate the need for  
overcurrent protection for installation.  
If an external OCPD was not used during UL testing, the size and  
type will not be listed on the manufacturers product label. Under  
this condition, its the installers responsibility to ensure that the  
SPDs conductors are protected with a suitable OCPD per the NEC  
and the local AHJ.  
If the SPD was submitted for ANSI/UL 1449 testing with an external  
OCPD, the size and type required for installation will be listed in  
the manufacturers installation instructions and must be installed  
accordingly.  
SPDs containing an internal OCPD can be connected directly to  
the electrical bus only if the installation meets all the requirements  
defined in NEC Article 240.12(B)(1), the Feeder Tap Rule, or by  
strictly following the manufacturers installations instructions and  
OCPD recommendations.  
SPDs containing an internal OCPD and the FeederTap Rule  
There are SPDs that contain an internal OCPD such as a fuse or  
circuit breaker. A common misconception is that because the  
SPDs OCPD is internally wired, an externally mounted unit can  
always be connected directly to the electrical bus without additional  
overcurrent protection. Failure to protect the conductors connecting  
the SPD to the system bus directly violates NEC and could lead to  
safety and liability concerns.  
However, there are certain conditions or exceptions that allow  
installing an externally mounted SPD without an OCPD within the  
power distribution equipment at its connection point. These are  
outlined in NEC Article 240.21(B)(1) known as the 10 ft. Feeder Tap  
Rule.  
In order to apply the Feeder Tap Rule to installing an SPD with an  
internal OCPD, all of the following conditions must be met:  
1. The length of the tap conductors must not exceed 10 ft., e.g.,  
the SPDs connecting leads cannot be greater than 10 ft.. (Rules  
also exist for taps that exceed 10 ft., but discussing them  
would be impractical for an SPD installation application.) For  
best performance, SPD connecting leads should be as short as  
possible (much less than 10 ft. whenever practical) and avoid  
sharp bends.  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
45  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
SPD Glossary  
IEC Classes — per IEC 61643-1 Standard  
Type 4X — electrical enclosure rating  
Class I: Protection Against Direct Lightning Currents; based on  
10/350 µs wave test (Lightning Current Arrester).  
Type 4X Enclosures constructed for either indoor or outdoor use  
to provide a degree of protection to personnel against access to  
hazardous parts; to provide a degree of protection of the equipment  
inside the enclosure against ingress of solid foreign objects  
(windblown dust); to provide a degree of protection with respect to  
harmful effects on the equipment due to the ingress of water (rain,  
sleet, snow, splashing water, and hose directed water); that provides  
an additional level of protection against corrosion; and that will be  
undamaged by the external formation of ice on the enclosure.  
Class II: Protection Against Indirect Lightning Effects; based on 8/20  
µs wave test (Surge Arrester).  
Class III: Protection Against Switching Overvoltages; based on 1.2/50  
µs; 8/20 µs wave test (Surge Arrester).  
Iimp — impulse current rating (10/350 wave current impulse)  
This rating is used for the classification of the SPD for test Class  
I Lightning Arresters per IEC 61643-1 Standard for surges with a  
virtual front time of 10 µs and a time to half-value of 350 µs. Defined  
by three parameters, a current peak value (I ), a charge Q and a  
specific energy. Note: This is used for the clpaesaksification of the SPD  
for test Class I SPDs under IEC 61643-1 Standard. UL DOES NOT  
have this rating.  
SCCR (Isc)- Short-Circuit Current Rating  
The suitability of an SPD for use on an AC power circuit that is  
capable of delivering not more than a declared rms symmetrical  
current at a declared voltage during a short-circuit condition.  
SPD — Surge Protective Device  
Imax — surge current capacity  
A surge protector is a device that limits transient overvoltages to  
a safe level, thus protecting equipment it is connected to from  
damage. A surge protector may also be expressed using the term  
SPD (Surge Protective Device).  
Crest value of a current through the SPD having an 8/20 µs wave  
shape and magnitude; Imax is the voltage and current development  
must not show any marks of disruptive obvious damage or  
aberration from the temperature stability; records of greater than I ;  
arrester must safely discharge this current without an discharge orn  
spark over. An SPD can withstand a single shot of surge current. In  
UL markets, this is a self certification rating.  
There are different variations of SPD such as lightning arresters and  
surge arresters or secondary surge arresters.  
Surge arrester  
An SPD that has an In rating based on IEC 61643-1 or UL 1449  
4th Edition. These products can be either DIN-Rail Style SPD in an  
assembly or NEMA Style SPDs (BSPD, BSPA and SurgePOD PRO).  
Typically in North American markets, surge arrestors are installed at  
the service entrance to handle large external surges, with additional  
surge arrestors (SPDs) installed throughout the electrical system  
down to individual equipment panels.  
In — nominal discharge current (8/20 wave current impulse)  
This rating has a current impulse with a virtual front time of 8 µs and  
a time to half-value of 20 µs as defined by UL 1449 4th Edition and  
IEC 61643-1 Standards. Peak value of the current, selected by the  
manufacturer, through the SPD having a current wave shape of 8/20  
µs where the SPD remains functional after 15 surges.  
Lightning arrester  
Surge current  
An SPD that has an Iimp rating based on IEC 61643-1 Standard. These  
products are typically DIN-Rail style SPDs.  
Normal operation — current through MOV/SPD while conducting a  
surge – tends to be momentary.  
MCOV/Vc/Uc — Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage  
Thermal disconnect  
The maximum designated root mean-square (rms) value of the  
power frequency voltage that may be continuously applied to the  
mode of protection of an SPD. This is also the maximum voltage a  
system will see under the variance of normal operation and is the  
voltage at which an SPD starts to conduct and suppress a surge  
event.  
A means of disconnecting the SPD from the circuit upon reaching  
a predetermined temperature caused by conducting a surge to  
ground. This protects the MOV from going into a thermal runaway  
condition on commonly misapplied voltages or when an end-of-life  
condition is reached.  
Thermal runaway  
MOV — Metal Oxide Varistor  
Operational condition when the sustained power dissipation of an  
SPD exceeds the thermal dissipation capability of the housing and  
connections, leading to a cumulative increase in the temperature of  
the internal elements culminating in failure.  
MOV is a ceramic mass of zinc oxide grains, in a matrix of other  
metal oxides (such as small amounts of bismuth, cobalt, manganese)  
sandwiched between two metal plates (the electrodes).  
TOV Temporary Overvoltage  
Temporary Overvoltages (TOVs) are created by faults on the utility  
power distribution system and can cause extensive damage since  
their time domain is much longer (ms to seconds to hours).  
46  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
UL SPDTypes — Per 1449 4th Edition  
Type 1 — One port, permanently connected SPDs, except for watt-  
hour meter socket enclosures, intended for installation between the  
secondary of the service transformer and the line side of the service  
equipment overcurrent device, as well as the load side, including  
watt-hour meter socket enclosures and Molded Case SPDs intended  
to be installed without an external overcurrent protective device.  
Type 1 SPDs for use in PV systems can be connected between the  
PV array and the main service disconnect.  
DIN-Rail SPDs are open Type 1.  
Type 2 — Permanently connected SPDs intended for installation on  
the load side of the service equipment overcurrent device; including  
SPDs located at the branch panel and Molded Case SPDs.  
Type 3 — Point of utilization SPDs, installed at a minimum conductor  
length of 10 meters (30 feet) from the electrical service panel to  
the point of utilization, for example cord connected, direct plug-in,  
receptacle type and SPDs installed at the utilization equipment being  
protected. See marking in 80.3. The distance (10 meters) is exclusive  
of conductors provided with or used to attach SPDs.  
Note: Type 2 and 3 SPDs were previously known as TVSSs.  
Type 4 Component Assemblies — Component assembly consisting  
of one or more Type 5 components together with a disconnect  
(integral or external) or a means of complying with the limited  
current tests in 44.4.  
Type 1, 2, 3 Component Assemblies — Consists of a Type 4  
component assembly with internal or external short circuit  
protection.  
Type 5 — Discrete component surge suppressors, such as MOVs  
that may be mounted on a PWB, connected by its leads or provided  
within an enclosure with mounting means and wiring terminations.  
Vo/Un — nominal system voltage  
A nominal value assigned to designate a system of a given voltage  
class in accordance with ANSI C84.1. Typical voltages include 120,  
208, 240, 277, 347, 480, 600 Vac.  
VPR Voltage Protection Rating  
A rating selected from a list of preferred values as given in Table 63.1  
of UL 1449 4th Edition and assigned to each mode of protection. The  
value of VPR is determined as the nearest highest value taken from  
Table 63.1 to the measured limiting voltage determined during the  
surge test using the combination wave generator at a setting of 6 kV,  
3 kA. It is also known as “let-through voltage.”  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
47  
Application Note 3193  
Effective March 2019  
ULType 1, 2, 3 andType 4 component assembly,  
and data signal surge protective devices  
Eaton  
1000 Eaton Boulevard  
Cleveland, OH 44122  
Eaton.com  
For Eatons Bussmann series  
product information,  
call 1-855-287-7626 or visit:  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
Eaton, Bussmann, SurgePOD PRO and easyID  
are valuable trademarks of Eaton in the US  
and other countries. You are not permitted  
to use the Eaton trademarks without prior  
Bussmann Division  
114 Old State Road  
Ellisville, MO 63021  
United States  
written consent of Eaton.  
Eaton.com/bussmannseries  
NEC is a registered trademark of the National  
Follow us on social media to get the  
latest product and support information.  
© 2019 Eaton  
All Rights Reserved  
Printed in USA  
Fire Protection Association, Inc.  
NFPA is a registered trademark of the National  
Fire Protection Association, Inc.  
Publication No. 3193 - BU-MC19025  
March 2019  
UL is a registered trademark of the  
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.  

相关型号:

BSPP100N06S2-05

Power Field-Effect Transistor, N-Channel, Metal-oxide Semiconductor FET,
INFINEON

BSPP100N06S2L-05

Power Field-Effect Transistor, N-Channel, Metal-oxide Semiconductor FET,
INFINEON

BSPP80N06S2-09

Power Field-Effect Transistor, N-Channel, Metal-oxide Semiconductor FET,
INFINEON

BSPP80N06S2L-06

Power Field-Effect Transistor, N-Channel, Metal-oxide Semiconductor FET,
INFINEON

BSPP80N06S2L-07

Power Field-Effect Transistor, N-Channel, Metal-oxide Semiconductor FET,
INFINEON

BSPP80N06S2L-11

Power Field-Effect Transistor, N-Channel, Metal-oxide Semiconductor FET,
INFINEON

BSQ2000W20RK

BSR, BSQ Adjustable Power Resistors
TOKEN

BSR

Thick Film 2512 Surge Resistors
TTELEC

BSR106WS

1 Amp Schottky Barrier Rectifier 60 Volts
MCC

BSR106WS-TP

Rectifier Diode, Schottky, 1 Element, 1A, 60V V(RRM), Silicon, ROHS COMPLIANT, PLASTIC PACKAGE-2
MCC

BSR110000FE

Thick Film 2512 Surge Resistors
TTELEC

BSR110000GE

Thick Film 2512 Surge Resistors
TTELEC