surge arresters A surge arrester is a devicedesigned to limit transient overvoltages and to run current waves to the ground, so as to limit the amplitude of this overvoltage to a non dangerous value for the installation and electrical switchgear. a few definitions c surge arrester: device designed to limit transient atmospheric overvoltages as well as to run lightning current waves to the ground c permenant operating full withstand current (Uc): permissable r.m.s. value that can be continuously applied to the surge arrestor's terminals without affecting its operation Uc is surge arrester data. It must be higher than the system rated voltage, including variations: v for protection between active conductors and the earth: -TT: Uc 1.5 Uo -T: Uc 1.1 Uo (1.5 Uo in France) -IT: Uc euo v for protection between phases and the neutral: -TT, T, IT: Uc 1.1 Uo c residual voltage (Ures): the peak value of the voltage that appears at surge arrester terminals when a discharge current runs through them c simple system voltage (Uo): the voltage between phase and neutral c system rated voltage (Un): value of the reference voltage which designates the network c level of protection (Up): voltage that characterises the protection performance of a surge arrester at In c full discharge current (Imax): maximum peak value of the discharge current with a 8/ 20 µs wave form which the surge arrestor can withstand one time c rated discharge current (In): peak value of the discharge current with a 8/ 20 µs wave form used to designate a surge arrester c permenant operating current (Ic): current that circulates in the surge arrester, when it is supplied under permenant operating full withstand current (Uc) in the absence of a fault c common mode overvoltages (MC): overvoltages that appear between active conductors and protective conductor c differential mode overvoltages (MD): overvoltages that appear between active conductors (phase/neutral). 90159/2 Merlin Gerin
PRD draw-out surge arresters PRD removable surge arresters enable the rapid replacement of damaged cartridges. Removable surge arresters with indication (PRD 65r, PRD 40r) have visualisation as well as the remote transfer of "cartridge to be replaced" information. the Uc voltage depends on: c the earthing system c the protection mode (MC/MD). common technical data for PRDs c frequency: 50 60 Hz c Ic: v 1P et 3P: < 800 µa v 1P+ and 3P+: 0 µa c operation indication by means of a mechanical indicator: v white/red: cartridge replacement to be scheduled in the near future v red: cartridge must be immediately replaced c disconnection of the short-circuited surge arrester to be conducted with a circuit-breaker (refer to choice table page 92506/2) c permissible internal short-circuit current for PRD 8 and PRD 15: v 1P+, 3P and 3P+: 10 ka v 1P (230 V): 10 ka v 1P (400): 3 ka c permissible internal short-circuit current for PRD 40 and PRD 65: v 1P+, 3P and 3P+: 25 ka v 1P (230 V): 10 ka v 1P (400): 3 ka c downstream and upstream terminal connection: v 2.5 to 16 mm 2 flexible cable v 2.5 to 25 mm 2 rigid cable v 10 mm 2 flexible or rigid cable if installation with lightning conductor c operating temperature: -25 C, +60 C c storage temperature: -40 C, +70 C c protection class: v IP20 at terminals v IP40 on front panel c weight (g): v 1P: 90 v 1P+: 180 v 3P: 395 v 3P+: 460. standards c IEC 61643-11 class 2 test c F C 61740/95. specific technical data Each surge arrester in the range has a specific use: c Incomer end protection: v the PRD 65r is recommended for a very high risk level (highly exposed site) v PRD 40r/PRD 40 are recommended for a high risk level v the PRD 15 is recommended for a low risk level c secondary protection: v the PRD 8 ensures secondary protection of loads to be protected and is placed in a cascading configuration with surge arresters at the incomer end. PRD 65r c Imax (8/20 µs): 65 ka c In (8/20 µs): 20 ka c operating back-up indicator on front panel c remote indication contact: v electrical data: DC: 12 V, 10 ma AC: 250 V, 1 A v connection using 0.5 mm 2 to 1.5 mm 2 cable. PRD 40r/PRD 40 c Imax (8/20 µs): 40 ka c In (8/20 µs): 15 ka c the PRD 40r includes: v operating back-up indicator on front panel v remote indication contact: - electrical data: DC: 12 V, 10 ma AC: 250 V, 1 A - connection using 0.5 mm 2 to 1.5 mm 2 cable. PRD 15 c Imax (8/20 µs): 15 ka c In (8/20 µs): 5 ka. PRD 8 c Imax (8/20 µs): 8 ka c In (8/20 µs): 2 ka. spare cartridges c 40, 15, 8 ka and neutral cartridges c the C65r, C40r and C neutral r cartridges have operating back-up. auxiliaries c adaptable remote indication modules, EM/ RM (see 90159/15). Merlin Gerin 90159/3
PRD draw-out surge arresters (V) MC (kv) in mod. PRD 1P PRD 65r 230 440 2 16555 2 230 275 1.5 16556 2 PRD 40r 230 440 1.8 16560 2 230 275 1.2 16561 2 PRD 40 230 440 1.8 16565 2 230 275 1.2 16566 2 PRD 15 230 440 1.8 16570 2 230 275 1.2 16571 2 PRD 8 230 440 1.8 16575 2 230 275 1.2 16576 2 16555 (V) MC/MD (kv) in mod. PRD 1P+ PRD 65r 230 440/275 1.2 (1) 16557 4 PRD 40r 230 440/275 1.2 16562 4 PRD 40 230 440/275 1.2 16567 4 PRD 15 230 440/275 1.2 16572 4 PRD 8 230 440/275 1.2 16577 4 (1) Up: / =1.5 /=1.5 16572 (V) MC (kv) in mod. PRD 3P PRD 65r 400 440 2 16558 6 PRD 40r 400 440 1.8 16563 6 PRD 40 400 440 1.8 16568 6 PRD 15 400 440 1.8 16573 6 PRD 8 400 440 1.8 16578 6 16558 90159/4 Merlin Gerin
PRD draw-out surge arresters (V) MC/MD (kv) in mod. PRD 3P+ PRD 65r 400 440/275 1.2 (1) 16559 8 PRD 40r 400 440/275 1.2 16564 8 PRD 40 400 440/275 1.2 16569 8 PRD 15 400 440/275 1.2 16574 8 PRD 8 400 440/275 1.2 16579 8 (1) Up: / =1.5 /=1.5 16559 type Uc (V) Up cat. no. width MC (kv) in mod. cartridges 16580 C65r-440 440 2 16580 2 C65r-275 275 1.5 16581 2 C40r-440 440 1.8 16582 2 C40r-275 275 1.2 16583 2 C40-440 440 1.8 16584 2 C40-275 275 1.2 16585 2 C15-440 440 1.8 16586 2 C15-275 275 1.2 16587 2 C8-440 440 1.8 16588 2 C8-275 275 1.2 16589 2 C neutral r 440 1.2 16590 2 C neutral 440 1.2 16591 2 Merlin Gerin 90159/5
PF surge arresters The PF all-contained, multiple pole surge arrester range is especially adapted to TT, T-S and IT earthing systems. PF surges arresters with indication (PF65r and PF30r) have visualisation as well as remote transfer of "cartridge to be replaced" information. common technical data c frequency: 50 60 Hz c max. leakage current < 200 µa c operation indication by means of an orange indicator: v not lit: ok v flashing: surge arrester must be immediately replaced c disconnection upon thermal overload builtinto the surge arrester c disconnection of the short-circuited surge arrester to be conducted with a circuitbreaker (refer to choice table page 92506/2) c permissible internal short-circuit current for PF8 and PF15: v 1P+ and 3P+: 10 ka c permissible internal short-circuit current for PF30 and PF65: v 1P+ and 3P+: 25 ka c operating temperature: -25 C to +60 C c storage temperature: -40 C to +70 C c protection class: v IP20 at terminals v IP40 on front panel c weight (g): v 1P+: 475 v 3P+: 650. standard c F C 61740/95. specific technical data Each surge arrestor in the range has a specific use: c incomer end protection: v the PF65r is recommended for a very high risk level (highly exposed site) v PF30r/PF30 are recommended for a high risk level v the PF15 is recommended for a low risk level c secondary protection: v the PF8 ensures the secondary protection of loads to be protected and is placed in a cascading configuration with surge arrestors at the incomer end. PF65r c common mode protection: v Imax (8/20 µs): 65 ka v In (8/20 µs): 20 ka v Up: 2 kv c test button for front panel indicator c remote indication contact: v normally closed v connection using tunnel terminals 2 x 2.5 mm 2 c connection using tunnel terminals: v phase and neutral: 25 mm 2 v earth: 50 mm 2. v flexible or rigid cable 10 mm 2 if installation using lightning conductor. PF30r and PF30 c common mode protection: v Imax (8/20 µs): 30 ka v In (8/20 µs): 10 ka v Up: 1.8 kv c test button for front panel indicator c the PF30r has a built-in remote indication contact: v normally closed v connection using tunnel terminals 2 x 2.5 mm 2 c connection using tunnel terminals: v phase and neutral: 25 mm 2 v earth: 50 mm 2. v flexible or rigid cable 10 mm 2 if installation using lightning conductor. PF15 c common mode protection: v Imax (8/20 µs): 15 ka v In (8/20 µs): 5 ka v Up: 1.8 kv c differential mode protection: v Imax (8/20 µs): 8 ka v In (8/20 µs): 2 ka v Up: 1 kv c connection using tunnel terminals: v phase and neutral: 16 mm 2 v earth: 25 mm 2. v flexible or rigid calbe 10 mm 2 if installation using lightning conductor. PF8 c common mode protection: v Imax (8/20 µs): 8 ka v In (8/20 µs): 2 ka v Up: 1.5 kv c differential mode protection: v Imax (8/20 µs): 8 ka v In (8/20 µs): 2 ka v Up: 1 kv c connection using tunnel terminals: v phase and neutral: 16 mm 2 v earth: 25 mm 2. v flexible or rigid cable 10 mm 2 if installation using lightning conductor. 90159/6 Merlin Gerin
PF surge arresters type Un Uc (V) In cat. no. width (V) MC (ka) in mod. PF65r 1P+ 400 440 20 15684 14 3P+ 400 440 20 15685 14 15685 15684 15685 PF30r 1P+ 400 440 10 15689 6 3P+ 400 440 10 15690 8 PF30 1P+ 400 440 10 15687 6 15687 3P+ 400 440 10 15688 8 15687, 15689 15688, 15690 type Un Uc (V) In cat. no. width (V) MC/MD (ka) in mod. PF15 1P+ 400 440/250 5 15692 4 3P+ 400 440/250 5 15693 8 15692 15692 15693 Merlin Gerin 90159/7
PF surge arresters type Un Uc (V) In cat. no. width (V) MC/MD (ka) in mod. PF8 1P+ 400 440/250 2 15695 4 3P+ 400 440/250 2 15696 8 15695 15695 15696 15696 90159/8 Merlin Gerin
PE surge arresters T-C and IT earthing systems The 4 PE surge arresters are particularly adapted to earthing systems: T-C and IT. Each surge arrester in the range has a specific use: c incomer end protection: v the PE65 is recommended for a very high risk level (highly exposed site) v the PE40 is recommended for a high risk level v the PE15 is recommended for a low risk level c secondary protection: v the PE8 ensures the secondary protection of loads to be protected and is placed in a cascading configuration with the surge arresters at the incomer end. common technical data c frequency: 50 60 Hz c Uc: permanent operating full withstand current: 440 V c Ic: permanent operating current: < 1 ma c disconnection of short-circuited surge arrester to be conducted with a circuitbreaker (refer to choice table page 92506/2) c permissible internal short-circuit current: 3 ka c connection using tunnel terminals: v phase, neutral and earth: 25 mm 2 rigid and 16 mm 2 flexible c min. phase/neutral/earth cross-section: v 4 mm 2 without lightning conductor v 10 mm 2 with lightning conductor c protection class: v IP20 at terminals v IP40 on front panel c operating temperature: -25 C, +60 C c storage temperature: -40 C, +70 C c weight (g): v PE8: 130 v PE15: 130 v PE40: 138 v PE65: 166. standard c F C 61740/95. specific technical data PE65 c Imax (8/20 µs): 65 ka c In (8/20 µs): 20 ka c Up: 2 kv c operation indication by means of a mechanical indicator: v white/red: surge arrester replacement to be scheduled in the near future v red: surge arrester must be immediately replaced. PE40 c Imax (8/20 µs): 40 ka c In (8/20 µs): 10 ka c Up: 1.8 kv c operation indication by means of a mechanical indicator: v red: surge arrester must be immediately replaced. PE15 c Imax (8/20 µs): 15 ka c In (8/20 µs): 5 ka c Up: 1.8 kv c operation indication by means of a mechanical indicator: v red: surge arrester must be immediately replaced. PE8 c Imax (8/20 µs): 8 ka c In (8/20 µs): 2 ka c Up: 1.5 kv c operation indication by means of a mechanical indicator: v red: surge arrester must be immediately replaced. auxiliaries c adaptable remote indication modules, EM/ RM (see 90159/15). Merlin Gerin 90159/9
Uc if red replace 15683 440V Uc if red replace 15683 440V protection PE surge arresters T-C and IT earthing systems type Un Uc (V) In cat. no. width (V) MC (ka) in mod. PE PE65 400 440 20 15683 2 PE40 400 440 10 15686 2 PE15 400 440 5 15691 2 PE8 400 440 2 15694 2 / 15683 MERI GERI multi 9 PE65 Imax 65kA (8/20) 100kA (4/10) In 20kA (8/20) Up 2 kv or MERI GERI multi 9 PE65 Imax 65kA (8/20) 100kA (4/10) In 20kA (8/20) Up 2 kv 90159/10 Merlin Gerin
ST surge arresters ST surge arresters are designed to protect equipment on energy networks using T-S and T-C earthing systems. They are not recommended on TT systems and are forbidden on IT systems. Each surge arrester in the range has a specific use: common technical data c frequency: 50 60 Hz c Uc: 275 V c operation indication by means of a mechanical indicator: v red: surge arrester must be immediately replaced c disconnection of the short-circuited surge arrester to be conducted with a circuitbreaker (refer to choice table page 92506/2) c permissible internal short-circuit current for STD: 10 ka c permissible internal short-circuit current for STM and STH: v 1P+, 3P and 3P+: 25 ka v 1P: 10 ka c upstream and downstream terminal connection: v flexible cable: 2.5 to 16 mm 2 v rigid cable: 2.5 to 25 mm 2 v flexible or rigid cable 10 mm 2 if installation with lightning conductor c operating temperature: -25 C, +60 C c storage temperature: -40 C, +70 C c protection class: v IP20 at terminals v IP40 on front panel c weight (g): v 1P: 60 v 1P+: 106 v 3P: 220 v 3P+: 250. standard v IEC 61643-11 class 2 test. c incomer end protection: v the STH is recommended for a very high risk level (highly exposed site) v STMs are recommended for a high risk level c secondary protection: v the STD ensures secondary protection of loads to be protected and is placed in a cascading configuration with surge arresters at the incomer end. specific technical data STH c common mode protection: v Imax (8/20 µs): 65 ka v In (8/20 µs): 20 ka v Up: 1.5 kv. STM c common mode protection: v Imax (8/20 µs): 40 ka v In (8/20 µs): 15 ka v Up: 1.2 kv. STD c common mode protection: v Imax (8/20 µs): 10 ka v In (8/20 µs): 5 ka v Up: 1.2 kv c differential mode protection: v Imax (8/20 µs): 10 ka v In (8/20 µs): 3 ka v Up: 1 kv. auxiliaries c adaptable remote indication modules, EM/ RM (see 90159/15). (V)) MC (kv) in mod. ST 1P STH 230 275 1.5 16608 2 STM 230 275 1.2 16604 2 STD 230 275 1.2 16600 2 16608 Merlin Gerin 90159/11
ST surge arresters (V)) MC/MD (kv) in mod. ST 1P+ STH 230 275 1.5 16609 4 STM 230 275 1.2 16605 4 STD 230 275 1.2 (1) 16601 4 (1) Up: in MD Up = 1 16605 (V)) MC (kv) in mod ST 3P STH 400 275 1.5 16610 8 STM 400 275 1.2 16606 8 STD 400 275 1.2 16602 8 16606 (V)) MC/MD (kv) in mod. ST 3P+ STH 400 275 1.5 16611 8 STM 400 275 1.2 16607 8 STD 400 275 1.2 (1) 16603 8 (1) Up: in MD Up = 1 16611 90159/12 Merlin Gerin
16420 MERI GERI multi 9 TRC1 16420 F E GB I /B MERI GERI multi 9 TRC1 I /B protection parallel connection and series connection PRC surge arresters PRC surge arresters are designed to protect equipment connected to analogue telephone networks: telephone lines, current or telephone transmitter loops (telephones, answering machines, minitels, modems, fax machines). technical data c frequency: 50 60 Hz c Un: 200 V AC c maximum voltage of the signal to be transmitted: 220 V c Up: v parellel PRC: 700 V v series PRC: 300 V c Imax (8/20 µs): 10 ka c In (8/20 µs): 5 ka c pass-band: v parellel PRC: 100 MHz v series PRC: 3 MHz c rated current: v PRC series: 20 ma c withstand 50 Hz (15 min): 25 A c number of protected pairs: 1 c operation indication on the series PRC, by means of a mechanical indicator: v red: surge arrester must be immediately replaced c connection: using tunnel terminals for 0.5 to 2.5 mm 2 cable c operating temperature: -25 C, +60 C c storage temperature: -40 C, +70 C c protection class: v IP20 at terminals v IP40 on front panel c weight (g): 65. auxiliaries c adaptable remote indication modules, EM/RM (see 90159/15). type cat. no. width in mod. parellel PRC 15462 2 telephone network network 1 35 PRC 15462 series PRC 16593 2 telephone network network 1 35 PRC 246 F E GB 15493 Merlin Gerin 90159/13
PRI surge arresters PRI surge arresters are designed to protect sensitive equipment on digital telephone networks and automated systems (PRI 12 48 V) as well as on computer or data networks (PRI 6 V). technical data c frequency: 50 60 Hz c Un: v PRI 12 48 V v PRI 6 V c maximum voltage of the signal to be transmitted: v PRI 12 48 V: 53 V v PRI 6 V: 7 V c Up: v PRI 12 48 V: 70 V v PRI 6 V: 15 V c Imax (8/20 µs): 10 ka c In (8/20 µs): 5 ka c rated current: 20 ma c max. rated current: 100 ma c withstand 50 Hz (15 min): 25 A c number of protected pairs: 1 c pass-band: v PRI 12 48 V: 6 MHz v PRI 6 V: 80 MHz c operation indication by means of a mechanical indicator: v red: surge arrester must be immediately replaced c connection: using tunnel terminals for 0.5 to 2.5 mm 2 cable c operating temperature: -25 C, +60 C c storage temperature: -40 C, +70 C c protection class: v IP20 at terminals v IP40 on front panel c weight (g): 65. auxiliaries c adaptable remote indication modules, EM/ RM (see 90159/15) type tension Un In cat. no. width (V) (ka) in mod. PRI 12 48 5 16595 2 6 5 16594 2 network 1 35 PRI 16594 246 I1 I2 load supply 90159/14 Merlin Gerin
EM/RM remote indication modules The adaptable EM/RM remote indication modules are made up of two optical blocks, a transmitter and a receiver. They are designed to remotely signal the transfer to back-up or the disconnection of the combined surge arrester c the EM transmitter is mounted to the left and the RM receiver to the right side of a PRD, PE, PRC, PRI, STH, STM or STD surge arrester. c the RM receiver has an output contact for the remote transfer of surge arrester disconnection information c the module can monitor up to 15 surge arrester modules (18 mm) with a limit of 270 mm. technical data c voltage rating: 230 V AC c frequency: 50 60 Hz c surge arrester status indication: by means of green and red indicators on the front panel c output contact: v O/C (closed between terminals 2 and 4 if fault on surge arrester) v min. power: 6 V DC and 10 ma v max. power: 250 V AC and 5 A v insulation between contacts: 1 kv AC v insulation between the contacts and the coil: 2.5 kv AC c flexible or rigid cable connection: v up to 2.5 mm 2 c operating temperature: -20 C, +40 C c storage temperature: -40 C, +70 C c weight (g): 20. type cat. no. width in mod. remode indication module EM/RM 16592 2+2 1 3 5 1 3 5 16592 2 4 6 additional information dimensions: page 90148/2 practical advice: page 92506/2 Merlin Gerin 90159/15