Application note 3193
Effective July 2015
Supersedes January 2015
BUSSMANN
North American UL Type 1, 2 and 4, and
data signal surge protective devices
SERIES
Application Note 3193
Effective July 2015
Application note for North American
UL power and control, and data signal surge protective devices
Contents
Description Page
Description Page
The need for surge protection
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Type 2 DIN-Rail UL Recognized high SCCR SPDs
Surge protection case studies and references for industrial and
commercial applications
Causes and relevance of transients and surges
Damaging effects of transients and surges
UL SPD Types and NEC® locations
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UL SPD standards
NEC® SPD installation/connection
NEC® 285 Type 1
NEC® 285 Type 2
NEC® 285 Type 3
UL power, control and data signal SPD product lineup
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UL Type 1 NEMA 1 and NEMA 4X SPDs
- BSPD high surge current capacity Type 1
- SurgePOD™ HEAVY DUTY (black label) Type 1
- SurgePOD PRO (grey label) Type 1
UL DIN-Rail SPDs
- High SCCR Type 2 (black label)
- Non SCCR power (Type 2) and control (Type 3) (blue label)
UL 497B DIN-Rail and in-line data signal SPDs
- 4 wire universal/twisted pair
- BNC coaxial data and video cable
- RJ45/Ethernet video/data cable
UL power and control SPD Type 1, 2 and 3 selection
flowchart for ≤600V systems
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UL SPD types, markets and applications
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UL Listed Type 1, DIN-Rail UL Recognized Type 2 and 3
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SurgePOD Module SPD technology
BSPD 120kA-400kA surge current capacity
SurgePOD HEAVY DUTY, 50kA surge current capacity
SurgePOD PRO, 40kA surge current capacity
Installing UL Type 1 SPDs
SPD connections and electrical systems
1-Pole 32-33
2-Pole 34-35
3-Pole 36-37
4-Pole 38-39
Type 4 component assembly DIN-Rail UL Recognized non-SCCR
AC/DC power and control SPDs
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UL blue label AC/DC power and control SPDs
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BSP UL non-SCCR SPD specifications and system overviews
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UL AC/DC power and control SPD data sheets
42-45
1-Pole UL Type 4 for Type 2 low voltage power
SPD applications
2-Pole UL Type 4 for Type 3 low voltage control
SPD applications
Type 1 NEMA 1 and NEMA 4X UL Listed SPDs
UL Type 1 SPDs for UL Listed 1449 3rd Edition
lineside/loadside protection
UL black label high SCCR UL 3rd Edition Recognized SPDs
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BSP UL SCCR specifications and system overviews
30
Selecting BSP UL SPDs by circuit diagrams, configurations and
voltages 31
Type 2 DIN-Rail UL Recognized high SCCR data sheets
32-39
42-43
44-45
9-10
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11-15
16-18
19-21
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23-28
UL 497B data signal SPDs
Coaxial cable, Ethernet and universal data signal SPDs
Data signal SPD data sheets and applications
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DIN-Rail universal 4 wire SPDs
DIN-Rail BNC/coaxial cable SPD
In-line BNC/coaxial cable SPD
DIN-Rail RJ45/Ethernet cable SPD
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
47-50
51-52
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55--56
57-61
SPD glossary
62-63
Online resources - visit www.cooperbussmann.com/surge
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Application Note 3193
Effective July 2015
The need for surge protection
Causes and relevance of transients and surges
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Lightning Strikes - Large scale impact, high current and voltage,
but least common occurrence.
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Power Switching - Increasing occurrences:
• Utility and Customer Load Switching – Motors, large loads,
faults, capacitor banks, fuse and circuit breaker operation*, etc.
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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.
Damaging effects of transients and surges
Today’s world is full of electronic products and electrical devices that
are susceptible to damage from overvoltage 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Also, updates to the 2014 NEC® 700.8 requires a listed SPD to
be installed in or on all emergency system switchboards and
panelboards.
Bussmann offers a wide selection of surge protection products that
help assure power quality by eliminating damaging surges.
Surge protection case studies and references for industrial
and commercial applications
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G.W. Allen and D. Segall with IBM – Two year study at over 200
location in 25 cities – 88.5% of AC power problems are transient
voltage related.
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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.
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IEEE Emerald Book and NFPA 780 both recommend using
surge protection as a part of a building’s 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 3rd Edition or later.
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1999-2001 Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Study –
Concluded downtime from power sags, surges and transients
cost US industry:
• $50 Billion+ in 1999
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$100 Billion+ in 2000
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$200 Billion+ in 2001
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Continues to escalate as more electronic equipment is used
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Plant Services Magazine – 35% of lost production hours can be
attributed to transient voltage problems.
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Florida Light and Power 1999 Study - Sources of Facility Surge
and Overvoltage Events:
• ~60% Internally Generated
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Internal damage - PCB destroyed
by a surge
Service entrance destroyed by
a surge
~40% Externally Generated
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Application Note 3193
Effective July 2015
UL and NEC® SPD definitions
Both UL and the NEC® define surge protective device Types, but
they are NOT the same. They differ significantly by the following.
NEC® SPD installation/connection*
UL SPD standards
SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES - UL 1449, 3 Edition, Section 1
effective September 29, 2009, states the following on UL Types:
rd
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1.1 These requirements cover 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 designated as follows:
• Type 1 – Permanently connected SPDs intended for installation
between the secondary of the service transformer and the
lineside of the service equipment overcurrent device, as well
as the loadside, including watt-hour meter socket enclosures
and intended to be installed without an external overcurrent
protective device.
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Type 2 – Permanently connected SPDs intended for installation
on the loadside of the service equipment overcurrent device;
including SPDs located at the branch panel.
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 64.2.
The distance (10 meters) is exclusive of conductors provided
with or used to attach SPDs.
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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 39.4.
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Type 1, 2, 3 Component Assemblies – Consists of a Type 4
component assembly with internal or external short circuit
protection.
NEC® Article 285, Surge-Protective Devices (SPDs), 1kV or Less
states the following on where in an electrical system SPDs can be
installed and or connected.
III. Connecting SPDs
285.21 Connection. Where an SPD device is installed, it shall
comply with 285.23 through 285.28.
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.
(B) At the Service. When installed at services, Type 1 SPDs shall
be connected to one of the following:
(1) Grounded service conductor
(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).
(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).
(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.
(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 manufacturer’s 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).
* From the NFPA 70® National Electrical Code® 2014 Edition.
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Application Note 3193
Effective July 2015
North American application of UL SPD Types by NEC® location
Outside & Service
Entrance
Feeders & Short
Branch Circuits
Outlets & Long
Branch Circuits
Note: Only Type 1 SPDs
permitted to be installed
upstream of the service
entrance overcurrent
protective device
Pad Mounted
Transformer
NEC® 285 Type 1
Type 1 SPDs (surge arresters*)
shall be installed as follows:
(1) Type 1 SPDs (surge arresters)
shall be permitted to be
connected to the supply side
of the service disconnect as
permitted in 230.82(4) or... as well
as the loadside, including watthour meter socket enclosures and
intended to be installed without
an external overcurrent protective
device.
(2) Type 1 SPDs (surge arresters)
shall be permitted to be
connected as specified in 285.24.
NEC® 285 Type 2 **
Service entrance
Feeder circuit
Branch circuit
UL Type 1 SPD
Lineside or loadside
of service entrance
overcurrent protective device
Device
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).
(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.
UL Type 1 SPD
Loadside
of 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.
UL Type 1 SPD
≥ 30 feet (10m)
from the service entrance
overcurrent protective device
NEC® 285 Type 3**
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 manufacturer’s 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.
* Note: UL now refers to these only as “Surge Protective Devices.”
UL Type 2 SPD
Loadside
of service entrance
overcurrent protective device
UL Type 2 and Type 4 SPDs
≥ 30 feet (10m)
from the service entrance
overcurrent protective device
** Includes Type 4 component assemblies for use in Type 2 and Type 3
applications
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Application Note 3193
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UL power, control and data signal SPD product lineup
Type 1 UL Listed
Type 2 and 3 DIN-Rail UL Recognized
UL 497B data signal
BSPD
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For switchgear and power distribution
panels
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Configured product from catalog number
system
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NEMA 1 and 4X enclosures
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AC voltages 120 to 600Vac
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Surge current capacity 120kA to 400kA
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Three configuration levels:
• Basic
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Standard (Form C contact, EMI/RFI
Filter)
DIN-Rail universal 4 wire
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For nominal voltages up to 180V
Type 2 high SCCR (black label)
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1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-pole Type 2 versions
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200kA SCCR
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Voltages up to 600Vac
Standard with Surge Counter (Form C
contact, EMI/RFI Filter, counter)
DIN-Rail BNC 50/75Ω coaxial cable
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SurgePOD™ HEAVY DUTY (black label)
Type 4 low voltage power (blue label)
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For critical commercial and industrial
applications
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1-pole Type 4* power versions for Type
2 applications
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Defined catalog numbers
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Non SCCR rated
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NEMA 4X enclosure
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AC and DC voltages from 48 to 600V
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AC voltages 120 to 600Vac
* See UL Types on page 63 for definitions.
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Surge current capacity 50kA
SurgePOD™ PRO (grey label)
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For residential and light commercial
applications
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Defined catalog numbers
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NEMA 4X enclosure
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AC voltages 120 to 480Vac
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Surge current capacity 40kA
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For nominal voltages up to 5V
Inline BNC 50/75Ω coaxial cable
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For nominal voltages up to 5V
Type 4 low voltage control (blue label)
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2-pole Type 4* control voltage versions
for Type 3 applications
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Non SCCR rated
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AC and DC voltages from 24 to 230V
* See UL Types on page 63 for definitions.
DIN-Rail RJ45/Ethernet cable
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For nominal voltages up to 48V
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UL power and control SPD Type 1, 2 and 3 selection flowchart for ≤600V systems
Step 1. Determine location and suitable type*
Start
Service
entrance
lineside
or loadside
of
OCPD?
No
Yes
Surge
current
capacity
>50kA?
Inside
of
enclosure?
No
No
UL 96A?
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Stand alone
equipment?
Install
Type 1 SurgePOD,
go to pages
16 to 21
No
Yes
UL 508A?
Install
Type 1 or Type 2 BSPD,
go to pages
11 to 15
Yes
No
No
Non UL panel?
Call Applications
Engineering toll free
1-855-BUSSMANN
Yes
Go to Step 2
* If EMI/RFI filtering is required, select the BSPD configuration required for the system.
Step 2. Determine Type 1, or Type 2 and Type 3 DIN-Rail SPD
Start
SCCR power
application?
Yes
Install
Type 1 SurgePOD,
go to pages
16 to 21
or
Type 2 black label
SCCR DIN-Rail SPD,
go to pages
32 to 39
No
≤30’ (10m)
from
service entrance
disconnect?
No
Yes
Yes
48-600Vac
or
60-600Vdc
Yes
No
24-230Vac/dc?
No
Install
Type 4 blue label
low voltage SPD,
go to pages
44 to 45
Call Applications
Engineering toll free
1-855-BUSSMANN
Install
Type 4 blue label
low voltage SPD,
go to pages
42 to 43
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UL Types
Application note for North American
UL power and control, and data signal surge protective devices
UL Listed Type 1 and Type 2
DIN-Rail UL Recognized Type 2 and Type 4
UL Listed Type 1 and Type 2 SPDs
SCCR rated 120-600Vac
SurgePOD™ Module MOV (HD)
and thermal disconnect MOV (Pro)
technology
UL Recognized Type 2 SPDs
SCCR rated black label 120-600Vac
MOV technology
UL Recognized Type 4 power and
control blue label SPDs 24-600Vac/dc
MOV or hybrid technology
Agriculture
• Pump panels requiring SCCR ratings
• Service panels
• Pump panels requiring SCCR ratings
• AC/DC Pump panels not requiring
SCCR ratings
Commercial institutional
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Contractor
• Installation on outside of enclosure or
ahead of service entrance disconnect
Data centers
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Emergency generator control
Feeders
HVAC
Main switchgear
Power distribution unit
Remote power panel
UPS
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Emergency generator control
HVAC
Power distribution unit
Remote power panel
UPS
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Emergency generator control
HVAC
Servers
UPS
Industrial
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Emergency generator control
HVAC
Lighting panels
Main switchgear
Motor control centers
Step down transformer primary
UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings
UPS
VFD
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Conveyor systems
Crane control
HVAC
Power supplies
Step down transformer primary
UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings
VFD
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Discrete control
HMI
HVAC
PLCs
Power supplies
Sensors
• Installation on outside of enclosure
• UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings
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I/Os
PLCs
Power supplies
Step down transformer primary
UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings
VFD
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HMI
I/Os
PLCs
Power supplies
Sensors
Step down transformer primary
Oil and gas
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Conveyor systems
Crane control
Power supplies
Step down transformer primary
UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings
VFD
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Discrete control
HMI
PLCs
Power supplies
Sensors
Residential
• Service entrance
UL 508A shops
• Installation on outside or inside of
• I/Os
enclosure or ahead of service entrance • Installation on the lineside of the
disconnect
enclosure disconnect OCPD
• PLC
• Power supplies
• Step down transformer primary
• VFD
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HMI
I/Os
PLCs
Power supplies
Sensors
Step down transformer primary
Waste water water treatment
• Main switchgear
• Motor control centers
• UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings
• PLC
• Power supplies
• Sensors
Markets
Elevator control
Emergency generator control
Feeders
Fire pump control
HVAC
Lighting panels
Main switchgear
Motor control centers
Step down transformer primary
UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings
UPS
OEM
Emergency generator control
Lighting panels
Main switchgear
Motor control centers
Step down transformer primary
UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings
UPS
VFD
Elevator control
Emergency generator control
Fire pump control
HVAC
Mission critical panelboards
UPS
UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings
VFD
Elevator control
Emergency generator control
Fire alarm
Fire pump control
HVAC
Security systems
UPS
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—
N/A
• Control panels
• UL 508A panels requiring SCCR ratings
• VFD
N/A
General application of Bussmann Type 1, Type 2 and Type 4 SPD products by surge current capacity (Imax)
Product
Installation location
Surge current capacity (Imax)
BSPD Type 1 and Type 2
Switchboards, service entrance
200kA to 400kA
BSPD Type 2
Large panelboards
120kA to 200kA
SurgePOD™ HEAVY DUTY Type 1
Panelboards, control panels
50kA
SurgePOD™ PRO Type 1
Panelboards, control panels
40kA
1-, 2-, 3- and 4-pole high SCCR Type 2 (black label)
Control panels
40kA
1-pole non SCCR Type 4 (blue label)
Control panels (power)
25kA-40kA
2-pole non SCCR Type 4 (blue label)
Control panels (control)
1kA-3kA
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Type 1 SPDs for UL Listed 1449 3rd Edition loadside and lineside protection
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Type 1 UL Listed 1449 3rd Edition SPDs are easily selected and installed on the loadside or lineside of the service entrance overcurrent
protective device
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Voltage specific models precisely match and protect electrical systems and equipment better than “One-Size-Fits-All” SPDs
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NEMA 4X enclosures for indoor or outdoor installation
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NEMA 1 enclosure for indoor installation
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LED status indication provides surge protection status at a glance
BSPD
SurgePOD™ HEAVY DUTY
SurgePOD™ PRO
Type 1* SPDs provide ultimate surge
protection for high surge current capacity
critical commercial and industrial
applications.
Robust Type 1 SPDs provide ultimate
surge protection for critical commercial and
industrial applications
Type 1 SPDs provide optimal surge
protection for light commercial and
residential applications
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NEMA 4X enclosure
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NEMA 4X enclosure
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120 to 600Vac
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120 to 480Vac
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200kA SCCR
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200kA SCCR
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50kA Surge current capacity
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40kA Surge current capacity
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Single-phase, split-phase, Wye, Delta and
Highleg Delta systems
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Single-phase, split-phase, Wye, Delta
systems
Bussmann SurgePOD thermal disconnect
MOV technology
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Bussmann SurgePOD thermal disconnect
MOV technology
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Thermal disconnect MOV technology
Optional Form C contact
Two-year warranty
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Optional EMI/RFI filtering
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Optional surge counter with reset button
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Ten-year warranty
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NEMA 1 or 4X enclosures
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120/208, 240, 277/480 and 600Vac
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200kA SCCR
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Up to 400kA surge current capacity
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Wye and Delta systems
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Five-year warranty
* Basic configuration only. Standard and Standard with
Surge Counter configurations are Type 2.
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BSPD, SurgePOD™ HEAVY DUTY and SurgePOD PRO comparisons
SPD model / color
BSPD - grey
Markets
Commercial and industrial with high Commercial and industrial
surge current
HEAVY DUTY - black
PRO - grey
Residential, light commercial and
UL 508A panels
Product warranty
10 years*
5 years*
2 years*
System types
Delta and Wye
Single, Split, Delta, Highleg Delta
and Wye**
Single, Split, Delta and Wye
Nominal system voltages
120/208, 240, 277/480, 480, 600
120, 208, 240, 277, 347, 480, 600
120, 208, 240, 480
Max. continuous operating AC
voltage (MCOV) [VC]
Sized to nominal voltage
(150V to 640V)
Sized to nominal voltage
(150V to 550V)
Sized to nominal voltage
(150V to 550V)
SCCR
200kA
200kA
200kA
Nominal discharge current
(8x20µs) In
20kA
20kA
10kA
Surge current capacity (8x20µs) Imax 120, 200, 300, 400kA
50kA
40kA
Installation connections
3, 5 Wires
2, 3, 4, 5 Wires
2, 3, 4 Wires
N-G protection
Yes
Yes
No
Response time (ns) tA