Data sheet
VPU series
VPU I 3+1 R 280V/12,5KA
Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
Klingenbergstraße 16
D-32758 Detmold
Germany
Fon: +49 5231 14-0
Fax: +49 5231 14-292083
www.weidmueller.com
Type I/II lightning arrestor for use downstream of
the electrical meter
• Version suitable for use upstream of the electrical meter
• Suitable for protective zones III and IV (LPL III/IV)
• Can also be used as Type II surge protection
• Tested according to IEC 61643-11 for Type I and II
surge protection
• Pluggable arrestor
General ordering data
Type
Order No.
Version
GTIN (EAN)
Qty.
VPU I 3+1 R 280V/12,5KA
1352240000
Surge voltage arrester, Low voltage, with remote
contact, TN-C-S, TN-S, TT, IT with N
4050118158021
1 pc(s).
Creation date October 8, 2018 5:28:25 PM CEST
Catalogue status 28.09.2018 / We reserve the right to make technical changes.
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Data sheet
VPU series
VPU I 3+1 R 280V/12,5KA
Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
Klingenbergstraße 16
D-32758 Detmold
Germany
Fon: +49 5231 14-0
Fax: +49 5231 14-292083
www.weidmueller.com
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
Width
Height
Depth
Mounting dimension - height
71.2 mm
106 mm
69 mm
75 mm
Width (inches)
Height (inches)
Depth (inches)
Net weight
2.803 inch
4.173 inch
2.717 inch
632 g
5 - 95% rel. humidity
-40 °C
-40 °C
-40 °C...80 °C
Operating temperature, max.
Storage temperature, max.
Operating temperature
70 °C
80 °C
-40 °C...70 °C
PUSH IN
Stripping length
Cross-section for connected wire, solid
core, max.
8 mm
Design
Optical function display
Segment
Version
Installation housing; 4TE,
Insta IP 20
green = OK; red = arrester
is defective - replace
Power distribution
with remote contact
2
Surge voltage category
IV
50 kA
50 kA
Not available due for
technical reasons
Discharge current Imax (8/20µs) N-PE
Discharge current In (8/20µs) wire-PE
Frequency range, max.
100 kA
20 kA
Fuse
Lightning test current Iimp (10/350 µs)
(L-PE)
Low voltage network
Temperatures
Humidity
Operating temperature, min.
Storage temperature, min.
Storage temperature
Connection data, remote alert
Connection type
Cross-section for connected wire, solid
core, min.
0.14 mm²
1.5 mm²
General data
Colour
Mounting rail
Protection degree
UL 94 flammability rating
Black, Orange, Blue
TS 35
IP20
V-0
Insulation coordination acc. to EN 50178
Pollution severity
Rated data IEC / EN
Discharge current Imax (8/20µs) wire-PE
Discharge current In (8/20µs) N-PE
Follow-on current extinguishing
capability Ifi
Frequency range, min.
Leakage current at Un
Lightning test current, Iimp (10/350 µs)
(N-PE)
Max. continuous voltage, Uc (AC)
No. of poles
Protection level Up at IN (N-PE)
Requirements category acc. to IEC
61643-11
Response time
Signalling contact
Voltage type
50 Hz
100 µA
50 kA
280 V
4
≤ 1.5 kV
Type I, Type II
≤ 25 ns, ≤ 100 ns
250 V 1A 1CO
AC
Max. continuous voltage, Uc (N-PE)
Protection level Up at IN (L/N-PE)
Rated voltage (AC)
Requirements class, acc. to EN
61643-11
Short-circuit current rating ISCCR
Temporary surge voltage (over-voltage) TOV
60 Hz
250 A gL (if mains > 250
A)
12.5 kA
TN-C-S, TN-S, TT, IT with N
260 V
≤ 1.4 kV
230 V
T1, T2
25 kA
438 V
Creation date October 8, 2018 5:28:25 PM CEST
Catalogue status 28.09.2018 / We reserve the right to make technical changes.
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Data sheet
VPU series
VPU I 3+1 R 280V/12,5KA
Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
Klingenbergstraße 16
D-32758 Detmold
Germany
Fon: +49 5231 14-0
Fax: +49 5231 14-292083
www.weidmueller.com
Technical data
Connection data
Type of connection
Screw connection
Tightening torque, min.
2 Nm
Clamping range, rated connection
16 mm²
Wire cross-section, solid, min.
2.5 mm²
Wire connection cross-section, finely
stranded, min.
2.5 mm²
Conductor cross-section, flexible, AEH
(DIN 46228-1), min.
2.5 mm²
Connection cross-section, stranded, min.
2.5 mm²
Stripping length, rated connection
Tightening torque, max.
Clamping range, min.
Wire cross-section, solid, max.
Wire connection cross section, finely
stranded, max.
Conductor cross-section, flexible, AEH
(DIN 46228-1), max.
Connection cross-section, stranded,
max.
15 mm
3 Nm
4 mm²
16 mm²
ETIM 5.0
UNSPSC
eClass 6.2
eClass 8.1
eClass 9.1
EC000510
30-21-19-22
27-13-08-02
27-14-02-01
27-13-08-05
25 mm²
50 mm²
50 mm²
Classifications
ETIM 3.0
ETIM 6.0
eClass 5.1
eClass 7.1
eClass 9.0
EC000381
EC000941
27-14-02-01
27-14-02-01
27-14-02-01
Product information
Instructions for accessories
Pluggable spare arrester L-N VPU I 0 280 V/12.5 kA-1352120000,
N-PE VPU I 0 N-PE 260 V/50 kA-1351930000
Approvals
Approvals
ROHS
Conform
Downloads
Approval/Certificate/Document of
Conformity
Brochure/Catalogue
Engineering Data
Engineering Data
User Documentation
CE PAPER
CAT 4.4 ELECTR 16/17 EN
EPLAN, WSCAD
STEP
Instruction sheet
Creation date October 8, 2018 5:28:25 PM CEST
Catalogue status 28.09.2018 / We reserve the right to make technical changes.
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Data sheet
VPU series
VPU I 3+1 R 280V/12,5KA
Drawings
Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
Klingenbergstraße 16
D-32758 Detmold
Germany
Fon: +49 5231 14-0
Fax: +49 5231 14-292083
www.weidmueller.com
Electric symbol
Schematic circuit diagram
Creation date October 8, 2018 5:28:25 PM CEST
Catalogue status 28.09.2018 / We reserve the right to make technical changes.
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