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VPU Lightning and Surge ProtectionAustralia & New Zealand Core Assortment Catalogue 2013 For 230/400 V Installations
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International Standards
Dear Customer,
You will find references in this catalogue that may differ between Imax and the part description. Weidmuller in producing a product suitable for use around the world specify ratings under the IEC scheme IEC/EN61643-11 which utilise a 10/350µs waveform for Type I products and specify the “Iimp” value suitable for point of entry to a building and 8/20µs thereafter within that building (Type II and III). In Australia under AS/NZS1768:2007 the classification for Category C3 to A uses 8/20µs waveform for all surge parameters and reference to Imax. We have taken great care in referencing the Imax value on all Type I products to ensure our customers purchase a product meeting their exact requirement. The Imax value is listed on product front face and all datasheets and is independently certified by an external testing organisation CTI in Vienna. One other note is that the protection level Up is derived from the Iimp which ensures that our product has been tested to the maximum impulse rating it is labelled for so you can be sure it will withstand whatever nature can throw at it!
What‘s new in IEC/EN 61643-11:2012?
The latest version of IEC/EN 61643-11:2012 specifies, among other things, a new test procedure which takes into account, the failure behaviour of protective equipment in the event of an overload, or when the service life has expired. From now on, in what is known as a failure mode simulation, the correct varistors are now used as test specimens, instead of the previously required copper blocks. The Type I operating duty test is conducted with a higher current than that specified in the previous standard. IT networks are also included for the first time in the new standard.
Volta
ge in
%
10090
50
100
Test pulse 10 / 350 µs
10350
t in µs0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Volta
ge in
%
10090
50
100
Test pulse 8 / 20 µs
0
t in µs820
5 2515
Volta
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10090
50
100
0
Test pulse 1.2 / 50 µs
t in µs1.2
10 20 30 40 50
50
Simulated surge pulse 8/20 μsSimulated lightning impulse 10/350 μs
t US20 200 350 600 800 1000
20 kA
40 kA50 kA60 kA
80 kA
100 kA
2
1
Relationship between 10/350 μs and 8/20 μs
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Weidmuller have over 25 year’s experience in surge protection products for Instrumentation, data and power protection from our EG series to PU series for markets throughout the world. With the introduction of IEC/EN 61643-11 in 2012, the NEW VPU series was developed to provide surge protection to meet the most current requirements providing our customers with the highest degree of reliable surge protection. The highly advanced product series already fulfils AS/NZS 1768:2007 and
AS/NZS 5033:2012 for Photovoltaic, and thus offers your facilities the greatest degree of protection possible, and ensures current design standards will be maintained for at least 7 years.
The below table contains 230V models for TN-C-S wiring methods. For other models or voltages, please see page 19 quick reference selection, contact us or download the full catalogue from the website.
Above is the surge withstand of NH00 fuses. Please see Fig 7 page 9 for further information
Standards
AS/NZS 1768:2007 Surge Protection
AS/NZS 5033:2012 Installation and safety requirements for photovol-taic arrays
AS/NZS 3000:2007 Wiring rules
IEC 60364-4-43 Protection for surge voltages from atmospheric origins and from switching operations
IEC 60364-5-53 Selection and installation of electrical equipment
IEC 61024-1 Protection of buildings against lightning strikes
IEC 61312-1 Protection against lightning electromagnetic pulses
Fuse Impulse 8/20
125 A 40kA
160 A 50kA
200 A 70kA
250 A 90kA
315 A 120kA
Product OverviewVPU Selection Considerations
230V AC Mains Selection Guide
Impulse Resistance of NH00 - FusesSurge Protection Standards
According to AS/NZS 1768:2007 Technical Data MENTN-C Wiring Method (P-NE)
NO MENTN-S Wiring Method (P-N)(N-E)
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C3 Service Entrance, Building in high lightning area, or fitted with a LPS 100kA 3 100kA 6* 1351690000 1351670000 8* 1351780000 1351770000
1 100kA 2* 1351590000 1351570000 4* 1351750000 1351740000
C2 Service entrance, building fed by long overhead service lines or is a large industrial or commercial premises
40-100kA 3 100kA 6* 1351690000 1351670000 8* 1351780000 1351770000
1 100kA 2* 1351590000 1351570000 4* 1351750000 1351740000
3 50kA 3* 1352200000 1352220000 4* 1352230000 1352240000
1 50kA 1* 1352130000 1352140000 2* 1352250000 1352270000C1 Service entrance, other than above 40kA 3 50kA 2* 1352200000 1352220000 4* 1352230000 1352240000
1 50kA 1* 1352130000 1352140000 2* 1352250000 1352270000B Major submains 10-40kA 3 40kA 3* 1352700000 1352720000 4* 1352650000 1352670000
1 40kA 1* 1352580000 1352590000 2* 1352630000 1352640000
A Long final sub circuits 3-10kA 3 3kA - - 1* - 1351650000
1 3kA - - 4* - 1393050000
*A standard module width is 18mm
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Additional catalogues
Surge ProtectionAustralia & New Zealand Core Assortment 2012-2013For instrumentation, control and automation circuits
www.weidmuller.com.auSurge Protection
Surge Protection DevicesCatalogue 2013
A complete overview of our VPU series Surge Protection devices is available in our Surge Protection catalogue, order number. 1366910000.www.weidmuller.com.au
For a complete overview of Surge Protection devices is available in our Australia & New Zealand Core Assortment Catalogue, order number. 1410930000.www.weidmuller.com.au
Surge Protection DevicesAdditional catalogues
You can order other additional catalogues from the following:
*Note: For product quick selection of instrumentation control and communication please see page 38
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Weidmüller product portfolioWeidmüller offers a comprehensive range of products for electrical connectivity, transmission and conditioning of power, signal and data in industrial environments. Please see our website at www.weidmuller.com.au for more information about our products.
Product quick selection guideFor product quick selection guide please see pages 19-21, 35 and 38-39
Contents
12 Category C3, C2, C1100kA High exposure protection for building entry
14 Category C2, C1, B50kA Medium exposure protection for building entry
16 Category BProtection for power distribution within building and surrounds
18 Category A Final sub circuit protection
31 PhotovoltaicProtection for photovoltaic installations
37 Surge Counter and LoggerCapture and store surge data to assist with planning and maintenance
ContentsLightning and surge protection for low voltage facilities
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Cross reference sheetChange-over from PU to new VPU products
Order No. PU-Series Order No. VPU-Series1115490000 PO D AS 1351700000 VPU III SO LD+A
1115500000 PO D S 1351680000 VPU III SO LD
1247070000 PU II 3 PV 1000VDC 1351270000 VPU II 3 PV 1000V DC
1247080000 PU II 3 R PV 1000VDC 1351290000 VPU II 3 R PV 1000V DC
1266600000 PU I 3 LCF 280V/30KA 1351690000 VPU I 3 LCF 280V/25KA
1266610000 PU I 3 R LCF 280V/30KA 1351670000 VPU I 3 R LCF 280V/25KA
1266620000 PU I 4 LCF 280V/30KA 1351730000 VPU I 4 LCF 280V/25KA
1266630000 PU I 4 R LCF 280V/30KA 1351720000 VPU I 4 R LCF 280V/25KA
1266640000 PU I 3+1 LCF 280V/30KA 1351780000 VPU I 3+1 LCF 280V/25KA
1266650000 PU I 3+1R LCF 280V/30KA 1351770000 VPU I 3+1RLCF 280V/25KA
1266670000 PU I 1+1 LCF 280V/30KA 1351750000 VPU I 1+1 LCF 280V/25KA
1266680000 PU I 1+1R LCF 280V/30KA 1351740000 VPU I 1+1RLCF 280V/25KA
1266690000 PU I 1LCF N-PE 260V50KA 1351900000 VPU I 1 N-PE 260V/50KA
1266700000 PU I 1LCF N-PE260V100KA 1351920000 VPU I 1 N-PE 260V/100KA
1270470000 PU I 3+1LCF 280V/12,5KA 1352020000 VPU I 3+1LCF280V/12,5kA
1270480000 PU I 3+1R LCF280V12,5KA 1352030000 VPU I3+1RLCF280V/12,5KA
1270490000 PU I 1+1LCF 280V/12,5KA 1352040000 VPU I 1+1LCF280V/12,5KA
1270500000 PU I 1+1R LCF280V12,5KA 1352050000 VPU I1+1RLCF280V/12,5KA
1301680000 PU II 3 1000VDC PV 1351270000 VPU II 3 PV 1000V DC
1301690000 PU II 3 R 1000VDC PV 1351290000 VPU II 3 R PV 1000V DC
8729930000 PU R COMBI I+II 5 Wire 1351770000 VPU I 3+1RLCF 280V/25KA
8729950000 PU COMBI I+II 5 Wire 1351780000 VPU I 3+1 LCF 280V/25KA
8729960000 PU COMBI I+II 4 Wire 1351690000 VPU I 3 LCF 280V/25KA
8729970000 PU R COMBI I+II 4 Wire 1351670000 VPU I 3 R LCF 280V/25KA
8858990000 PU I 3 280V/12,5kA 1352200000 VPU I 3 280V/12,5KA
8859000000 PU I 4 280V/12,5kA 1352180000 VPU I 4 280V/12,5KA
8859010000 PU I 3 R 280V/12,5kA 1352220000 VPU I 3 R 280V/12,5KA
8859020000 PU I 4 R 280V/12,5kA 1352190000 VPU I 4 R 280V/12,5KA
8859030000 PU I 2 R 280V/12,5kA 1352170000 VPU I 2 R 280V/12,5KA
8859040000 PU I 2 280V/12,5kA 1352150000 VPU I 2 280V/12,5KA
8859050000 PU I 1 280V/12,5kA 1352130000 VPU I 1 280V/12,5KA
8859060000 PU I 1 R 280V/12,5kA 1352140000 VPU I 1 R 280V/12,5KA
8859080000 PU I 3+1 280V/12,5kA 1352230000 VPU I 3+1 280V/12,5KA
8859090000 PU I 3+1R 280V/12,5kA 1352240000 VPU I 3+1 R 280V/12,5KA
8859100000 PU I 1+1 280V/12,5kA 1352250000 VPU I 1+1 280V/12,5KA
8859110000 PU I 1+1R 280V/12,5kA 1352270000 VPU I 1+1 R 280V12,5KA
8859630000 PU II 3 280V/40kA 1352700000 VPU II 3 280V/40KA
8859640000 PU II 4 280V/40kA 1352680000 VPU II 4 280V/40KA
8859650000 PU II 3 R 280V/40kA 1352720000 VPU II 3 R 280V/40KA
8859660000 PU II 4 R 280V/40kA 1352690000 VPU II 4 R 280V/40KA
8859670000 PU II 2 R 280V/40kA 1352620000 VPU II 2 R 280V/40KA
8859680000 PU II 2 280V/40kA 1352600000 VPU II 2 280V/40KA
8859690000 PU II 1 280V/40kA 1352580000 VPU II 1 280V/40KA
8859700000 PU II 1 R 280V/40kA 1352590000 VPU II 1 R 280V/40KA
8859710000 PU II 3+1 280V/40kA 1352650000 VPU II 3+1 280V/40KA
8859720000 PU II 3+1R 280V/40kA 1352670000 VPU II 3+1 R 280V/40KA
8859730000 PU II 1+1 280V/40kA 1352630000 VPU II 1+1 280V/40KA
8859740000 PU II 1+1R 280V/40kA 1352640000 VPU II 1+1 R 280V/40KA
Order No. PU-Series Order No. VPU-Series8859760000 PU II 3 LCF 280V/20kA 1352790000 VPU II 3 LCF 280V/40KA
8859770000 PU II 4 LCF 280V/20kA 1352770000 VPU II 4 LCF 280V/40KA
8859780000 PU II 3 R LCF 280V/20kA 1352800000 VPU II 3R LCF 280V/40KA
8859790000 PU II 4 R LCF 280V/20kA 1352780000 VPU II 4R LCF 280V/40KA
8859840000 PU II 3 385V/40kA 1352880000 VPU II 3 400V/40KA
8859850000 PU II 3 R 385V/40kA 1352890000 VPU II 3 R 400V/40KA
8859860000 PU II 4 385V/40kA 1352900000 VPU II 4 400V/40KA
8859870000 PU II 4 R 385V/40kA 1352920000 VPU II 4 R 400V/40KA
8859900000 PU II 2 385V/40kA 1352850000 VPU II 2 400V/40KA
8859910000 PU II 2R 385V/40kA 1352870000 VPU II 2 R 400V/40KA
8859920000 PU II 1 385V/40kA 1352830000 VPU II 1 400V/40KA
8859930000 PU II 1 R 385V/40kA 1352840000 VPU II 1 R 400V/40KA
8859950000 PU II 1 130V/40kA 1352470000 VPU II 1 150V/40KA
8859960000 PU II 1R 130V/40kA 1352480000 VPU II 1 R 150V/40KA
8859970000 PU II 2 130V/40kA 1352490000 VPU II 2 150V/40KA
8859980000 PU II 2 R 130V/40kA 1352500000 VPU II 2 R 150V/40KA
8859990000 PU II 3 130V/40kA 1352520000 VPU II 3 150V/40KA
8860000000 PU II 3 R 130V/40kA 1352530000 VPU II 3 R 150V/40KA
8860010000 PU II 4 130V/40kA 1352540000 VPU II 4 150V/40KA
8860020000 PU II 4 R 130V/40kA 1352550000 VPU II 4 R 150V/40KA
8860040000 PU II 1 550V/40kA 1352940000 VPU II 1 600V/25kA
8860050000 PU II 1 R 550/40kA 1352950000 VPU II 1 R 600V/25kA
8860060000 PU II 4 550V/40kA 1353020000 VPU II 4 600V/25kA
8860070000 PU II 4 R 550V/40kA 1351020000 VPU II 4 R 600V/25kA
8860080000 PU II 3 550V/40kA 1352990000 VPU II 3 600V/25kA
8860090000 PU II 3 R 550V/40kA 1353000000 VPU II 3 R 600V/25kA
8860100000 PU II 2 550V/40kA 1352970000 VPU II 2 600V/25kA
8860110000 PU II 2 R 550V/40kA 1352980000 VPU II 2 R 600V/25kA
8860130000 PU II 2 75V/40kA 1352430000 VPU II 2 75V/30kA
8860140000 PU II 2 R 75V/40kA 1352440000 VPU II 2 R 75V/30kA
8860150000 PU II 1 75V/40kA 1352390000 VPU II 1 75V/30kA
8860160000 PU II 1 R 75V/40kA 1352420000 VPU II 1 R 75V/30kA
8860330000 PU III R 230V/6kV 1351650000 VPU IIIR 230V/6KV AC/DC
8860340000 PU III R 120V/6kV 1351630000 VPU IIIR 120V/6KV AC/DC
8860350000 PU III R 48V/4kV 1351600000 VPU III R 48V/4KV AC/DC
8860360000 PU III R 24V/4kVv 1351580000 VPU III R 24V/4KV AC/DC
8883740000 PU III R 12V/4kV 1351550000 VPU III R 12V/4KV AC/DC
8904750000 PU II 1 N-PE 260V 1351170000 VPU II 1 N-PE 260V/40KA
8961900000 PU II 2 750V/30kA 1351070000 VPU II 2 750V/25kA
8974910000 PU II 1 750V/30kA 1351040000 VPU II 1 750V / 25kA
8974920000 PU II 1 R 750V/30kA 1351050000 VPU II 1 R 750V/25kA
8974930000 PU II 2 R 750V/30kA 1351080000 VPU II 2 R 750V/25kA
8974960000 PU II 3 750V/30kA 1351090000 VPU II 3 750V/25kA
8974970000 PU II 3 R 750V/30kA 1351100000 VPU II 3 R 750V/25kA
8974980000 PU II 3+1 750V/30kA 1351140000 VPU II 3+1 750V/25kA
8974990000 PU II 3+1 R 750V/30kA 1351150000 VPU II 3+1 R 750V/25kA
8975000000 PU II 4 750V/30kA 1351120000 VPU II 4 750V/25kA
8975010000 PU II 4 R 750V/30kA 1351130000 VPU II 4 R 750V/25kA
Cross reference sheet | Change-over from PU to new VPU products
If you have previously used our PU series, please find the new VPU replacement part number below
If you only have the description, please add V to PU. Please note, a VPU module will not fit a PU base. Please order replacement PU module if base exists. If you have questions, please contact your nearest distributor.
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Examples of applications in 230/400 V systems
Examples of applications in 230/400 V in TN-C-S wiring systems
L1L2L3PEN
L1L2L3NPEN
F4 F5
PAS
F1 F3Main board Sub distribution board Terminal/Consumer
*> 6mm Cabling2
SPD Disconnection Fuse*Please see table on Page 3 for correct fuse size*Please see note
Surge Protection Device
SPD Disconnection Fuse
Surge Protection Device
SPD Disconnection Fuse
Surge Protection Device
F2
TN-C / MEN TN-S / NO MENCategory C3, C2, C1 Category B Category A
Above is an installation example only. All installations must comply with AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules and AS/NZS1768 surge protection standards.
Note: The connection wiring from the main switch via the protective fuse or circuit breaker and the SPD back to the neutral near the MEN point should be at least 6mm2 and as short and direct as possible. This total connection lead length must be less than 1m in length.
V- wiring is alternative to reducing clamping voltage. Main fuse must be less than 125A. For more information, please see page 8.
b ≤ 0.5 m / 20 inch
SPD
b
VPU I 3 R LCF 280V/25kA
VPU = VARITECTOR PU SeriesIEC kA rating:Type I/Category C 35kA = Imax 100kA25kA = Imax 100kA12.5kA = Imax 50kA
Type II/Category B / Type III/Category CImax rating. Value is correct
Max. continuous operating voltage Uc (AC)
I = Type 1/Category CII = Type II/Category BIII = Type III/Category A
0 = Spare arrestor1= One phase2 = Two phases3 = Three phases
R = With remote signallingEmpty = Without remote signalling
Energy network products:LCF = Leakage current freeEmpty = Not leakage current freePV = Photovoltaic products
Main Fuse ≤125A V Wiring Product Description
Fig 1
Fig 3Fig 2
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General installation advice
General installation advice
Many details have to be taken into account during the installation of surge protection and the electrical system in order to achieve optimum protection.
Arrangement and subdivision of electrical panel
Steel cabinets possess good magnetic shielding properties. The following points should be taken into consideration during the installation:• Avoid unnecessarily long lines
(particularly lines with a high volume of data traffic).• Route sensitive signalling lines separately from lines with
a high interference potential.• Route shielded lines directly to the equipment and
connect the shielding there (do not connect via additional terminal in switching cabinet).
• Classify equipment in groups with different sensitivities and place these together.
Place of installation
The surge protection devices should be mounted where the lines and cables enter the cabinet. This is the lowest mounting rail directly above the cable entries. This prevents interference being coupled within the cabinet; interference is discharged right at the entry to the cabinet. When using shielded lines, these can be connected at this point by using Weidmüller clamp straps.
Routing the lines
Signalling lines should be laid within the system/cabinet over the shortest route to the surge protection and then continue to the connected equipment. Protected and unprotected lines should be routed separately. The earth line should be regarded as an unprotected line. Metal partitions can be used along cable routes or in cable ducts to achieve this separation. If signalling lines are laid parallel to power lines, a clearance of min. 500 mm must be maintained. The best shielding offers metallic cable conduits along with a metal cover.
Earthing of products and connected products
All surge protection devices have an earth-connection terminal point. The earthing wire for the associated equipotential bonding rail must be connected to this point. The earthing wire should have as large a cross-section as possible and also be as short as possible. Every centimetre of extra cable length increases the residual voltage of the surge protection device (1 metre / 39 inch of cable = 1 kV voltage drop). In addition to the earthing terminal, the surge protection products for measurement control systems also offer the option of earthing via a DIN rail contact on a TS 35. In order to achieve the best earth contact, the rail should be mounted to an earthed metal back wall. In order to obtain a lower protection level, the earthing terminal on the surge protection products (for measurement and control systems) should be connected to the equipotential bonding every 60 cm / 24 inch. According to standards, the PE connection and the SPD spur shall be straight as possible to the lightning protection equipotential bonding. It is possible to make the path as short as possible by using a so-called V-connection or by connecting to the accompanying PE.
Cable lengths
a + b = 1m =1kV excess
b ≤ 0.5 m / 20 inch
b
a
SPD
SPD
b V wiring possible if F1 less than 125A
F1
Fig 4
Fig 5
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Fuse protection
The fusing and installation for the VPU series on the power supply side must be installed in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules (cross section, quantity, type of conductor and the type of installation). Installation information is also documented in the package insert and on the products for the corresponding VPU modules. In the event of overloads caused by partial lightning currents or transformer short circuits, the lightning arrester and surge arrester (SPD) must be protected by a back-up fuse specified by the manufacturer. If F1 (as noted in Figure 7 or preceding main fuse) is greater than the value specified by the SPD manufacturer, use the ratio 1:1.6, as the maximum nominal value that should be installed for the SPD. Depending on the installation of the connecting cables, F1 can be increased during the lifespan of the facility. If a circuit breaker or a main circuit breaker is used instead of the safety fuse required in the installation instructions, then the triggering characteristics must be followed.
Impulse resistance of NH Fuses
It is important to understand that the question is not how small the SPD fusing should be; rather the maximum backup fuse that should be used to enable the capacity to carry the full lightning current. Full SPD protection is only available when the installation fulfils the design characteristics. Please see table below for surge handling of NH fuses.
Lightning current strength of NH fuses for surge currents 8/20 μs
The need of a backup fuse
• F2 is necessary. • Separate F2 from F1 by a ratio of 1:1.6 • F2 only makes sense if size suits current capacity • Maximum fuse is listed for each product • For 100kA models with 125A main fuse alternative is
“V” wiring (Figure 5)
The RCD together with SPD
• Use the arrestor before the RCD: Use a standard RCD
• To use the SPD behind the RCD Is not allowed unless in accordance with AS/NZS 3000:2007 F1.2.4
General installation advice
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
I max in
kA
Lightning surge current820 µs
- - - - -Values from the
1-ms melting integral
0 10 35 50 63 100 150 160 200
Fuse nominal currents in A
43…55 kA
28…34 kA
18…24 kA
12…14 kA
2.7…4.3 kA
L1L2L3
PEN
kWhMeter
RCDVPU
MAINFUSE
Surge Protection Device
Note: All references to current AS/NZS standards at time of print. Please check latest additions and amendments.
Fig 6
Fig 8
Fig 7
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With the accompanying increase in specification limits, the introduction of IEC/EN 61643-11 in 2012 emphasises the high degree of significance attached to all-round reliable surge protection. Our answer to these new requirements is the new VPU lightning and surge protection series. The highly advanced product series already fulfils upcoming international standards and AS/NZS 1768:2007 and AS/NZS 5033:2012 and thus offers your facilities the greatest degree of protection.
However, you will not just be protecting your plant, but also your planning processes. Conformity with standards for at least 7 years means that you can minimize your planning iteration steps and the redesigns associated with these.Many intelligent product features help installers during installation and maintenance or engineers during the servicing of the lightning and surge protection system. Equipped in this way, the VPU Series provides a long-lasting, safe and forward-looking lightning and surge protection solution for your plant. See for yourself.
VPU series surge protection devices for Category C3 to A for power networksThe highest level of surge protection presently available
VPU | VPU series surge protection devices for Category C3, C2 and C1 for power networks
Flexible positioning in the control cabinetCabling to/from the surge protector should be kept as short as possible to reduce increased let through voltage. The VPU series can be rated to suit wiring requirements.
180°Best overviewThe large, centred status window provides highly visible information on the status of the protective function.
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VPU | VPU series surge protection devices for Category C3, C2 and C1 for power networks
Securely locked in positionThe arrester can be heard and felt locking into the base. This enables it to comply with the exacting requirements on vibration resistance set by wind turbine plant manufacturers.
Rapid status messagingThe remote signaling contact with PUSH IN connection can be quickly connected and provides reliable information regarding the status of the protective function.
Complete protection for your photovoltaic systemsThe VPU I PV and VPU II PV are suitable for use in photovoltaic systems in compliance with AS5033/2012. These products are designed to comply with the construction standards CLC/TS 50539-12 and IEC 60364-7-712. Please see page 24
IEC 61643-11:2011EN 61643-11:2012
EN 50539-11:2012
Faster to assembleThe optimised mounting rail clip enables easy and quick assembly and removal, without the need for tools.
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Category C3, C2, C1, B
• Pluggable arrester• Suitable with 100 kA (8/20 µs) for lightning protection
level I, II, III and IV (LPL I/II/III/IV)• Tested according to IEC 61643-11 for Type I and II surge
protection• Can also be used as Cat B surge protection• Alarm option
Technical data
Rated voltage (AC)Highest continuous current (AC)Temporary surge voltage (over-voltage) - TOVDischarge current Imax (8/20µs) wire-PEDischarge current In (8/20µs) wire-wireLightning test current Iimp (10/350 µs)Short-circuit resistance ISCCR
Total discharge current Itotal
Rated load current ILPE conductor current IPE
Short-circuit strength with max. back-up fuseSparkover time / Drop-out timeFusingProtection level UP (typical)Optical function displayDesignColourAmbient temperature (operational)Connection according to IEC 947-7-1SolidStrandedStripping lengthTightening torqueApprovalsApprovalsStandards
Dimensions / Signalling contact infoClamping range (nominal / min. / max.) mm²Height x width x depth mmSignalling contactNote
Ordering data
Accessories
no remote sig. contactwith remote signalling (R)
Pluggable spare arrester L-NPluggable spare arrester N-PE
Replaceable remote signaling contact
Note
Note
Imax 100 kATN-C
L2OK OKCHANGE
L2 L3
U
CHANGE
L3L1
U
OK CHANGE
L1
11 1412
U
PE (N)PE (N)
230 V280 V440 V100 kA 25 kA 25 kA 25 kA75 kA125 A0 µA25 kAeff
≤ 100 ns250 A gL≤ 1.6 kVgreen = OK; red = arrester is defective - replaceInstallation housing; 6 TE, Insta IP 20Base black, Arrester red-40 °C...+70 °C
2.5...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
IEC61643-11, EN61643-11, AS/NZS 1768:2007
no remote sig. contact with remote signalling (R)16 / 2.5 / 50 16 / 2.5 / 5094 / 108 / 69 106 / 108 / 69No 250 V 1A 1CO
Type Qty. Order No.VPU I 3 LCF 280V/25KA 1 1351690000VPU I 3 R LCF 280V/25KA 1 1351670000
Type Qty. Order No.VPU I 0 LCF 280 V/25 kA 1 1351540000
PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
Category C3, C2, C1, B
Imax 100 kATN-S, TT
230 V280 V440 V100 kA 25 kA 25 kA 25 kA100 kA125 A0 µA25 kAeff
≤ 100 ns250 A gL≤ 1.6 kVgreen = OK; red = arrester is defective - replaceInstallation housing; 8 TE, Insta IP 20Base black, Arrester red / blue-40 °C...+70 °C
2.5...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
IEC61643-11, EN61643-11, AS/NZS 1768:2007
no remote sig. contact with remote signalling (R)16 / 2.5 / 50 16 / 2.5 / 5094 / 144 / 69 106 / 144 / 69No 250 V 1A 1CO
Type Qty. Order No.VPU I 3+1 LCF 280V/25KA 1 1351780000VPU I 3+1RLCF 280V/25KA 1 1351770000
Type Qty. Order No.VPU I 0 LCF 280 V/25 kA 1 1351540000VPU I 0 N-PE 260 V/100 kA 1 1351940000PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
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Category C3, C2, C1, B
• Pluggable arrester• Suitable with 100 kA (8/20 µs) for lightning protection
level I, II, III and IV (LPL I/II/III/IV)• Tested according to IEC 61643-11 for Type I and II surge
protection• Can also be used as Cat B surge protection• Alarm option
Technical data
Rated voltage (AC)Highest continuous current (AC)Temporary surge voltage (over-voltage) - TOVDischarge current Imax (8/20µs) wire-PEDischarge current In (8/20µs) wire-wireLightning test current Iimp (10/350 µs)Short-circuit resistance ISCCR
Total discharge current Itotal
Rated load current ILPE conductor current IPE
Short-circuit strength with max. back-up fuseSparkover time / Drop-out timeFusingProtection level UP (typical)Optical function displayDesignColourAmbient temperature (operational)Connection according to IEC 947-7-1SolidStrandedStripping lengthTightening torqueApprovalsApprovalsStandards
Dimensions / Signalling contact infoClamping range (nominal / min. / max.) mm²Height x width x depth mmSignalling contactNote
Ordering data
no remote sig. contactwith remote signalling (R)
Note
Imax 100 kATN-C
230 V280 V440 V100 kA 25 kA 25 kA 25 kA25 kA125 A0 µA25 kAeff
≤ 100 ns250 A gL≤ 1.6 kVgreen = OK; red = arrester is defective - replaceInstallation housing; 2TE, Insta IP 20Base black, Arrester red-40 °C...+70 °C
2.5...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
IEC61643-11, EN61643-11, AS/NZS 1768:2007
no remote sig. contact with remote signalling (R)16 / 2.5 / 50 16 / 2.5 / 5094 / 35.6 / 69 106 / 35.6 / 69No 250 V 1A 1CO
Type Qty. Order No.VPU I 1 LCF 280V/25KA 1 1351590000VPU I 1 R LCF 280V/25KA 1 1351570000
Category C3, C2, C1, B
Imax 100 kATN-S
230 V280 V440 V100 kA 25 kA 25 kA 25 kA50 kA125 A0 µA25 kAeff
≤ 100 ns250 A gL≤ 1.6 kVgreen = OK; red = arrester is defective - replaceInstallation housing; 4TE, Insta IP 20Base black, Arrester red / blue-40 °C...+70 °C
2.5...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
IEC61643-11, EN61643-11, AS/NZS 1768:2007
no remote sig. contact with remote signalling (R)16 / 2.5 / 50 16 / 2.5 / 5094 / 72 / 69 106 / 72 / 69No 250 V 1A 1CO
Type Qty. Order No.VPU I 1+1 LCF 280V/25KA 1 1351750000VPU I 1+1RLCF 280V/25KA 1 1351740000
Accessories
Pluggable spare arrester L-NPluggable spare arrester N-PE
Replaceable remote signaling contactNote
Type Qty. Order No.VPU I 0 LCF 280 V/25 kA 1 1351540000
PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
Type Qty. Order No.VPU I 0 LCF 280 V/25 kA 1 1351540000VPU I 0 N-PE 260 V/100 kA 1 1351940000PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
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Category C2, C1, B
Imax 50 kATN-C
PE (N)
L1
U
OK CHANGE
L2
U
OK CHANGE
L3
U
OK CHANGE
11 1412 PE (N)
230 V280 V335 V50 kA 25 kAeff
25 kA 12.5 kA 25 kA37.5 kA30 µA≤ 25 ns250 A gL≤ 1.4 kVgreen = OK; red = arrester is defective - replaceInstallation housing; 3TE, Insta IP 20Base black, Arrester red-40 °C...+70 °C
4...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
IEC61643-11, EN61643-11, AS/NZS 1768:2007
no remote sig. contact with remote signalling (R)16 / 4 / 50 16 / 4 / 5094 / 53.4 / 69 106 / 53.4 / 69No 250 V 1A 1CO
Type Qty. Order No.VPU I 3 280V/12,5KA 1 1352200000VPU I 3 R 280V/12,5KA 1 1352220000
Category C2, C1, B
• Suitable for 50 kA (8/20 µs) lightning protection level III and IV (LPL III/IV)
• Pluggable arresters• Tested according to IEC 61643-11 for Type I and II
lightning and surge protection• Can also be used as Cat B surge protection• Alarm option
Technical data
Rated voltage (AC)Highest continuous current (AC)Temporary surge voltage (over-voltage) - TOVDischarge current Imax (8/20µs) wire-PEShort-circuit strength with max. back-up fuseDischarge current In (8/20µs) wire-wireLightning test current Iimp (10/350 µs)Short-circuit resistance ISCCR
Total discharge current Itotal
PE conductor current IPE
Sparkover time / Drop-out timeFusingProtection level UP (typical)Optical function displayDesignColourAmbient temperature (operational)Connection according to IEC 947-7-1SolidStrandedStripping lengthTightening torqueApprovalsApprovalsStandards
Dimensions / Signalling contact infoClamping range (nominal / min. / max.) mm²Height x width x depth mmSignalling contactNote
Ordering data
no remote sig. contactwith remote signalling (R)
Note
Accessories
Pluggable spare arrester
Replaceable remote signaling contactNote
Type Qty. Order No.VPU I 0 280 V/12.5 kA 1 1352120000
PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
Imax 50 kATN-S, TT
230 V280 V335 V50 kA25 kAeff
25 kAeff
12.5 kA 25 kA50 kA30 µA≤ 25 ns, ≤ 100 ns250 A gL≤ 1.4 kVgreen = OK; red = arrester is defective - replaceInstallation housing; 4TE, Insta IP 20Base black, Arrester red / blue-40 °C...+70 °C
4...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
IEC61643-11, EN61643-11, AS/NZS 1768:2007
no remote sig. contact with remote signalling (R)16 / 4 / 50 16 / 4 / 5094 / 71.2 / 69 106 / 71.2 / 69No 250 V 1A 1CO
Type Qty. Order No.VPU I 3+1 280V/12,5KA 1 1352230000VPU I 3+1 R 280V/12,5KA 1 1352240000
Type Qty. Order No.VPU I 0 280 V/12.5 kA 1 1352120000VPU I 0 N-PE 260 V/100 kA 1 1351930000PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
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Category C2, C1, B
Imax 50 kATN-C
L1
PE (N)
U
OK CHANGE
11 1412
230 V
280 V335 V50 kA 25 kAeff
25 kA 12.5 kA 25 kA12.5 kA30 µA≤ 25 ns250 A gL≤ 1.4 kVgreen = OK; red = arrester is defective - replaceInstallation housing; 1TE, Insta IP 20Base black, Arrester red-40 °C...+70 °C
4...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
IEC61643-11, EN61643-11, AS/NZS 1768:2007
no remote sig. contact with remote signalling (R)16 / 4 / 50 16 / 4 / 5094 / 17.8 / 69 106 / 17.8 / 69No 250 V 1A 1CO
Type Qty. Order No.VPU I 1 280V/12,5KA 1 1352130000VPU I 1 R 280V/12,5KA 1 1352140000
Category C2, C1, B
• Suitable for 50 kA (8/20 µs) lightning protection level III and IV (LPL III/IV)
• Pluggable arresters• Tested according to IEC 61643-11 for Type I and II
lightning and surge protection• Can also be used as Cat B surge protection• Alarm option
Technical data
Rated voltage (AC)Highest continuous current (AC)Temporary surge voltage (over-voltage) - TOVDischarge current Imax (8/20µs) wire-PEShort-circuit strength with max. back-up fuseDischarge current In (8/20µs) wire-wireLightning test current Iimp (10/350 µs)Short-circuit resistance ISCCR
Total discharge current Itotal
PE conductor current IPE
Sparkover time / Drop-out timeFusingProtection level UP (typical)Optical function displayDesignColourAmbient temperature (operational)Connection according to IEC 947-7-1SolidStrandedStripping lengthTightening torqueApprovalsApprovalsStandards
Dimensions / Signalling contact infoClamping range (nominal / min. / max.) mm²Height x width x depth mmSignalling contactNote
Ordering data
no remote sig. contactwith remote signalling (R)
Note
Imax 50 kATN-S
230 V280 V335 V50 kA 25 kAeff
25 kA 12.5 kA 25 kA25 kA30 µA≤ 25 ns, ≤ 100 ns250 A gL≤ 1.4 kVgreen = OK; red = arrester is defective - replaceInstallation housing; 2TE, Insta IP 20Base black, Arrester red / blue-40 °C...+70 °C
4...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
IEC61643-11, EN61643-11, AS/NZS 1768:2007
no remote sig. contact with remote signalling (R)16 / 4 / 50 16 / 4 / 5094 / 35.6 / 69 106 / 35.6 / 69No 250 V 1A 1CO
Type Qty. Order No.VPU I 1+1 280V/12,5KA 1 1352250000VPU I 1+1 R 280V12,5KA 1 1352270000
Accessories
Pluggable spare arrester L-NPluggable spare arrester N-PE
Replaceable remote signaling contactNote
Type Qty. Order No.VPU I 0 280 V/12.5 kA 1 1352120000
PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
Type Qty. Order No.VPU I 0 280 V/12.5 kA 1 1352120000VPU I 0 N-PE 260 V/50 kA 1 1351930000PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
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Category B
Category B
• Pluggable arrester• Coded voltage level• High energy absorption with short response time• Arrester can be rotated through 180°• No follow-on current• Installation in distribution board• Thermal protection function• Co-ordination with VPU Type I
Technical data
Rated voltageMax. continuous voltage, Uc (AC)Rated discharge current (8/20 µs) INLimiting discharge current (8/20 µs) Imax
Discharge current, max. (8/20 µs)Combined pulse Uoc
Short-circuit resistance ISCCR
Total discharge current Itotal
PE conductor current IPE
Sparkover time / Drop-out timeFusingProtection level UP (typical)Temporary surge voltage (over-voltage) - TOVOptical function displayDesignColourAmbient temperature (operational)Storage temperatureConnection according to IEC 947-7-1SolidStrandedStripping lengthTightening torqueApprovalsApprovalsStandards
Dimensions / Signalling contact infoClamping range (nominal / min. / max.) mm²Height x width x depth mmSignalling contactNote
Ordering data
no remote sig. contactwith remote signalling (R)
Note
Imax 40 kATN-C
L1 L2
PE (N)
U U
OK CHANGE OK CHANGE
L3
U
OK CHANGE
PE (N)11 1412
230 V / 400 V280 V 20 kA40 kA40 kA10 kV25 kA120 kA30 µA≤ 25 ns125 A gL≤ 1.55 kV 440 Vgreen = OK; red = arrester is defective - replaceInstallation housing; 3TEBase black, Arrester red-40 °C...+70 °C-40 °C ... +80 °C
2.5...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
IEC61643-11, EN61643-11, AS/NZS 1768:2007
no remote sig. contact with remote signalling (R)16 / 2.5 / 50 16 / 2.5 / 5094 / 53.4 / 69 106 / 53.4 / 69No 250 V 1A 1CO
Type Qty. Order No.VPU II 3 280V/40KA 1 1352700000VPU II 3 R 280V/40KA 1 1352720000
Accessories
Pluggable spare arrester
Replaceable remote signaling contactNote
Type Qty. Order No.VPU II 0 280 V/40 kA 1 1352570000
PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
Imax 40 kATN-S, TT
L1 L2
N
U U
OK CHANGE OK CHANGE
PEL3
U
OK CHANGE
11 1412 N
230 V / 400 V280 V 20 kA40 kA40 kA10 kV25 kA160 kA30 µA≤ 25 ns, ≤ 100 ns125 A gL≤ 1.55 kV 440 Vgreen = OK; red = arrester is defective - replaceInstallation housing; 4TE, Insta IP 20Base black, Arrester red / blue-40 °C...+70 °C-40 °C ... +80 °C
2.5...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
IEC61643-11, EN61643-11, AS/NZS 1768:2007
no remote sig. contact with remote signalling (R)16 / 2.5 / 50 16 / 2.5 / 5094 / 71.2 / 69 106 / 71.2 / 69No 250 V 1A 1CO
Type Qty. Order No.VPU II 3+1 280V/40KA 1 1352650000VPU II 3+1 R 280V/40KA 1 1352670000
Type Qty. Order No.VPU II 0 280 V/40 kA 1 1352570000VPU II 0 N-PE 260 V/40 kA 1 1351180000PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
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Category B
• Pluggable arrester• Coded voltage level• High energy absorption with short response time• Arrester can be rotated through 180°• No follow-on current• Installation in distribution board• Thermal protection function
Technical data
Rated voltageMax. continuous voltage, Uc (AC)Limiting discharge current (8/20 µs) Imax
Rated discharge current (8/20 µs) INDischarge current, max. (8/20 µs)Combined pulse Uoc
Short-circuit resistance ISCCR
Total discharge current Itotal
PE conductor current IPE
Sparkover time / Drop-out timeFusingProtection level UP (typical)Temporary surge voltage (over-voltage) - TOVOptical function displayDesignColourAmbient temperature (operational)Storage temperatureConnection according to IEC 947-7-1SolidStrandedStripping lengthTightening torqueApprovalsApprovalsStandards
Dimensions / Signalling contact infoClamping range (nominal / min. / max.) mm²Height x width x depth mmSignalling contactNote
Ordering data
no remote sig. contactwith remote signalling (R)
Note
Category B
Accessories
Pluggable spare arrester
Replaceable remote signaling contactNote
Type Qty. Order No.VPU II 0 280 V/40 kA 1 1352570000
PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
Imax 40 kA1-phase
L1
PE (N)
U
OK CHANGE
11 1412
230 V280 V 40 kA20 kA40 kA10 kV25 kA40 kA30 µA≤ 25 ns125 A gL≤ 1.55 kV 440 Vgreen = OK; red = arrester is defective - replaceInstallation housing; 1TEBase black, Arrester red-40 °C...+70 °C-40 °C ... +80 °C
2.5...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
IEC61643-11, EN61643-11, AS/NZS 1768:2007
no remote sig. contact with remote signalling (R)16 / 2.5 / 50 16 / 2.5 / 5094 / 17.8 / 69 106 / 17.8 / 69No 250 V 1A 1CO
Type Qty. Order No.VPU II 1 280V/40KA 1 1352580000VPU II 1 R 280V/40KA 1 1352590000
Imax 40 kA1-phase
L1
N
U
OK CHANGE
PE
11 1412 N
230 V280 V 40 kA20 kA40 kA10 kV25 kA80 kA30 µA≤ 25 ns, ≤ 100 ns125 A gL≤ 1.55 kV 440 Vgreen = OK; red = arrester is defective - replaceInstallation housing; 2TE, Insta IP 20Base black, Arrester red / blue-40 °C...+70 °C-40 °C ... +80 °C
2.5...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
IEC61643-11, EN61643-11, AS/NZS 1768:2007
no remote sig. contact with remote signalling (R)16 / 2.5 / 50 16 / 2.5 / 5094 / 35.6 / 69 106 / 35.6 / 69No 250 V 1A 1CO
Type Qty. Order No.VPU II 1+1 280V/40KA 1 1352630000VPU II 1+1 R 280V/40KA 1 1352640000
Type Qty. Order No.VPU II 0 280 V/40 kA 1 1352570000VPU II 0 N-PE 260 V/40 kA 1 1351180000PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
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Category A
VPU III R 230 V / 6 kVFor use as device protector
IN protectedunprotected
U
L´
N´PE´
L
NPE
U
12
11
FAULTOK
230 V300 V 3 kV
1.5 kA3 kA
16 A0 µA< 100 ns16 A≤ 1.8 kV440 VGreen LED = OK, LED red = arrester faulty, replaceInstallation housing; 1TE, Insta IP 20-40 °C...+70 °C-40°C ... +80°C
0.5...2.5 mm²0.5...2.5 mm²7 mm0.4...0.5 Nm
IEC61643-11, EN61643-11, AS/NZS 1768:2007
Screw connection2.5 / 0.5 / 2.5102 / 18 / 71.5250 V 1 A 1 NC
Type Qty. Order No.VPU IIIR 230V/6KV AC 1 1351650000
Category A
• Final circuit surge protection• Suitable for protecting sensitive equipment• Installed in the vicinity of the equipment to be protected• For mounting on TS35 rail• Arrester with remote signalling contact• Tested in accordance with IEC 61643-11
Technical data
Rated voltage (AC)Max. continuous voltage, Uc (AC)Combined pulse Uoc
Discharge current, nominal,per path, (8/20 µs)Short-circuit resistance ISCCR
Discharge current, max. (8/20 µs)Total discharge current Itotal
Rated load current ILPE conductor current IPE
Sparkover time / Drop-out timeFusingProtection level UP (typical)Temporary surge voltage (over-voltage) - TOVOptical function displayDesignAmbient temperature (operational)Storage temperatureConnection according to IEC 947-7-1SolidStrandedStripping lengthTightening torqueApprovalsApprovalsStandards
Dimensions / Signalling contact infoClamping range (nominal / min. / max.) mm²Height x width x depth mmSignalling contactNote
Ordering data
Screw connectionNote
VPU III 3 / 280 VFor use as device protector
230 V275 V 6 kV3 kA1.5 kA
3 kA16 A0 µA< 100 ns16 A≤ 1.8 kV
Green LED = OK, LED red = arrester faulty, replaceInstallation housing; 1TE, Insta IP 20-40 °C...+70 °C-40°C ... +80°C
0.5...2.5 mm²0.5...2.5 mm²7 mm0.4...0.5 Nm
IEC61643-11, EN61643-11, AS/NZS 1768:2007
2.5 / 0.5 / 2.590 / 70 / 57250 V 1 A 1 NC
Type Qty. Order No.VPU III 3/280V 1 1393050000
Accessories
Replaceable remote signaling contactNote
Type Qty. Order No.PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
Type Qty. Order No.PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
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Category A / IEC Type IIIProduct Version Rated voltage
Uc
DischargecapacityImax(8/20 µs)
Protectionlevel
typ.
Follow currentsuppressioncapabilityIfi
blow-out/encapsulated
Max.backupfuseA gl/gG
Signalling contact
ModuleWidth
Order No.
Type III - TS 35VPU III R 12V/4kV AC/DC 1-pole, separable 12 V 2 kA 980 V no follow current encapsulated 16 A 1 CO 1 1351550000VPU III R 24V/4kV AC/DC 1-pole, separable 24 V 2 kA 890 V no follow current encapsulated 16 A 1 CO 1 1351580000VPU III R 48V/4kV AC/DC 1-pole, separable 48 V 2 kA 950 V no follow current encapsulated 16 A 1 CO 1 1351600000VPU III R 120V/6kV AC/DC 1-pole, separable 120 V 3 kA 1750 V no follow current encapsulated 16 A 1 CO 1 1351630000VPU III R 230V/6kV AC 1-pole, separable 230 V 3 kA 1800 V no follow current encapsulated 16 A 1 CO 1 1351650000VPU III 3/280V AC 3-pole 230 V 4 kA 1800 V no follow current encapsulated 16 A 1 NC 3 1393050000Type III - SO LDVPU III SO LD 1-pole 24 V 1.5 kA 1500 V no follow current encapsulated 16 A 1351680000VPU III SO LD+A 1-pole 24 V 1.5 kA 1500 V no follow current encapsulated 16 A 1351700000
Category A and Quick selection guide
Product quick selection guide
Category A
• Final circuit surge protection• Suitable for protecting sensitive equipment• Installed in the vicinity of the equipment to be protected• For mounting on TS35 rail• Arrester with remote signalling contact• Tested in accordance with IEC 61643-11
Technical data
Rated voltage (AC)Max. continuous voltage, Uc (AC)Requirements category acc. to IEC 61643-11Combined pulse Uoc
Short-circuit resistance ISCCR
Discharge current, max. (8/20 µs)PE conductor current IPE
Sparkover time / Drop-out timeFusingProtection level UP (typical)Temporary surge voltage (over-voltage) - TOVOptical function displayDesignAmbient temperature (operational)Storage temperatureApprovalsStandardsDimensions / Signalling contact infoHeight x width x depth mmSignalling contact
Ordering data
Screw connection
Note
VPU III SO LD / +AFor use as device protector
L
N
PE
U
FAULT
230 V275 V Type III 3 kV1.5 kA1.5 kA0 µA< 100 ns16 A≤ 1.5 kV440 VRed LEDFlush mounting-25 °C...+55 °C-40°C ... +60°C
IEC61643-11, EN61643-11, AS/NZS 1768:2007Without audible signal with acoustic signal (A)35 / 12 / 25 35 / 12 / 25No No
Type Qty. Order No.VPU III SO LD 1 1351680000VPU III SO LD+A 1 1351700000
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Category B / IEC Type IIProduct Version Rated voltage
Uc
DischargecapacityImax(8/20 µs)
Protectionlevel
typ.
Follow currentsuppressioncapabilityIfi
blow-out/encapsulated
Max.backupfuseA gl/gG
Signalling contact
ModuleWidth
Order No.
Type II - 75 VVPU II 1 75V/30kA 1-pole, separable 75 V 30 kA 650 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 1352390000VPU II 1 R 75V/30kA 1-pole, separable 75 V 30 kA 650 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 1 1352420000VPU II 2 75V/30kA 2-pole, separable 75 V 30 kA 650 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 1352430000VPU II 2 R 75V/30kA 2-pole, separable 75 V 30 kA 650 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 1 1352440000Type II - 150 VVPU II 1 150V/40kA 1-pole, separable 150 V 40 kA 900 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 1352470000VPU II 1 R 150V/40kA 1-pole, separable 150 V 40 kA 900 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 1 1352480000VPU II 2 150V/40kA 2-pole, separable 150 V 40 kA 900 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 2 1352490000VPU II 2 R 150V/40kA 2-pole, separable 150 V 40 kA 900 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 2 1352500000VPU II 3 150V/40kA 3-pole, separable 150 V 40 kA 900 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 3 1352520000VPU II 3 R 150V/40kA 3-pole, separable 150 V 40 kA 900 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 3 1352530000VPU II 4 150V/40kA 4-pole, separable 150 V 40 kA 900 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 4 1352540000VPU II 4 R 150V/40kA 4-pole, separable 150 V 40 kA 900 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 4 1352550000Type II - 280 VVPU II 1 280V/40kA 1-pole, separable 280 V 40 kA 1550 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 1352580000VPU II 1 R 280V/40kA 1-pole, separable 280 V 40 kA 1550 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 1 1352590000VPU II 2 280V/40kA 2-pole, separable 280 V 40 kA 1550 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 2 1352600000VPU II 2 R 280V/40kA 2-pole, separable 280 V 40 kA 1550 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 2 1352620000VPU II 1+1 280V/40kA 2-pole, separable 280 V 40 kA 1550 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 2 1352630000VPU II 1+1 R 280V/40kA 2-pole, separable 280 V 40 kA 1550 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 2 1352640000VPU II 3+1 280V/40kA 4-pole, separable 280 V 40 kA 1550 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 4 1352650000VPU II 3+1 R 280V/40kA 4-pole, separable 280 V 40 kA 1550 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 4 1352670000VPU II 4 280V/40kA 4-pole, separable 280 V 40 kA 1550 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 4 1352680000VPU II 4 R 280V/40kA 4-pole, separable 280 V 40 kA 1550 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 4 1352690000VPU II 3 280V/40kA 3-pole, separable 280 V 40 kA 1550 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 3 1352700000VPU II 3 R 280V/40kA 3-pole, separable 280 V 40 kA 1550 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 3 1352720000VPU II 1 LCF 280V/40kA 1-pole, separable 280 V 40 kA 1550 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 1352740000VPU II 1 R LCF 280V/40kA 1-pole, separable 280 V 40 kA 1550 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 1 1352750000VPU II 4 LCF 280V/40kA 4-pole, separable 280 V 40 kA 1550 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 4 1352770000VPU II 4 R LCF 280V/40kA 4-pole, separable 280 V 40 kA 1550 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 4 1352780000VPU II 3 LCF 280V/40kA 3-pole, separable 280 V 40 kA 1550 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 3 1352790000VPU II 3 R LCF 280V/40kA 3-pole, separable 280 V 40 kA 1550 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 3 1352800000Type II - 400 VVPU II 1 400V/40kA 1-pole, separable 400 V 40 kA 2100 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 1352830000VPU II 1 R 400V/40kA 1-pole, separable 400 V 40 kA 2100 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 1 1352840000VPU II 2 400V/40kA 2-pole, separable 400 V 40 kA 2100 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 2 1352850000VPU II 2 R 400V/40kA 2-pole, separable 400 V 40 kA 2100 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 2 1352870000VPU II 3 400V/40kA 3-pole, separable 400 V 40 kA 2100 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 3 1352880000VPU II 3 R 400V/40kA 3-pole, separable 400 V 40 kA 2100 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 3 1352890000VPU II 4 400V/40kA 4-pole, separable 400 V 40 kA 2100 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 4 1352900000VPU II 4 R 400V/40kA 4-pole, separable 400 V 40 kA 2100 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 4 1352920000Type II - 600 VVPU II 1 600V/25kA 1-pole, separable 600 V 25 kA 2350 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 1352940000VPU II 1 R 600V/25kA 1-pole, separable 600 V 25 kA 2350 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 1 1352950000VPU II 2 600V/25kA 2-pole, separable 600 V 25 kA 2350 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 2 1352970000VPU II 2 R 600V/25kA 2-pole, separable 600 V 25 kA 2350 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 2 1352980000VPU II 3 600V/25kA 3-pole, separable 600 V 25 kA 2350 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 3 1352990000VPU II 3 R 600V/25kA 3-pole, separable 600 V 25 kA 2350 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 3 1353000000VPU II 4 600V/25kA 4-pole, separable 600 V 25 kA 2350 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 4 1353020000VPU II 4 R 600V/25kA 4-pole, separable 600 V 25 kA 2350 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 1351020000Type II - 750 VVPU II 1 750V / 25kA 1-pole, separable 750 V 25 kA 2600 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 1351040000VPU II 1 R 750V / 25kA 1-pole, separable 750 V 25 kA 2600 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 1 1351050000VPU II 2 750V / 25kA 2-pole, separable 750 V 25 kA 2600 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 2 1351070000VPU II 2 R 750V / 25kA 2-pole, separable 750 V 25 kA 2600 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 2 1351080000VPU II 3 750V / 25kA 3-pole, separable 750 V 25 kA 2600 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 3 1351090000VPU II 3 R 750V / 25kA 3-pole, separable 750 V 25 kA 2600 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 3 1351100000VPU II 4 750V / 25kA 4-pole, separable 750 V 25 kA 2600 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 4 1351120000VPU II 4 R 750V / 25kA 4-pole, separable 750 V 25 kA 2600 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 4 1351130000VPU II 3+1 750V / 40kA 4-pole, separable 750 V 25 kA 2600 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 4 1351140000VPU II 3+1 R 750V / 40kA 4-pole, separable 750 V 25 kA 2600 V no follow current encapsulated 125 A 1 CO 4 1351150000Type II - N-PEVPU II 1 N-PE 260V/40kA 1-pole, separable 260 V 40 kA 1500 V no follow current encapsulated n. A. 1 1351170000
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Category C / IEC Type IProduct Version Rated voltage
Uc
DischargecapacityImax(8/20 µs)
Protectionlevel
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Follow currentsuppressioncapabilityIfi
blow-out/encapsulated
Max.backupfuseA gl/gG
Signalling contact
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Type I - LCF 50 kAVPU I 1 R LCF 280V/50kA 1-pole 280 V 100 kA 1800 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 4 1351230000VPU I 1 LCF 280V/50kA 1-pole 280 V 100 kA 1800 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 4 1351250000VPU I 1 R LCF 400V/50kA 1-pole 400 V 100 kA 2500 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 4 1351280000VPU I 1 LCF 400V/50kA 1-pole 400 V 100 kA 2500 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 4 1351300000Type I - LCF 35 kAVPU I 1 R LCF 280V/35kA 1-pole 280 V 100 kA 1800 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 4 1351330000VPU I 1 LCF 280V/35kA 1-pole 280 V 100 kA 1800 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 4 1351350000VPU I 1 R LCF 400V/35kA 1-pole 400 V 100 kA 2500 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 4 1351380000VPU I 1 LCF 400V/35kA 1-pole 400 V 100 kA 2500 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 4 1351400000Type I - LCF 25 kA / 280 VVPU I 1 R LCF 280V/25kA 1-pole, separable 280 V 100 kA 1600 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 2 1351570000VPU I 1 LCF 280V/25kA 1-pole, separable 280 V 100 kA 1600 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 2 1351590000VPU I 2 R LCF 280V/25kA 2-pole, separable 280 V 100 kA 1600 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 4 1351620000VPU I 2 LCF 280V/25kA 2-pole, separable 280 V 100 kA 1600 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 4 1351640000VPU I 3 R LCF 280V/25kA 3-pole, separable 280 V 100 kA 1600 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 6 1351670000VPU I 3 LCF 280V/25kA 3-pole, separable 280 V 100 kA 1600 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 6 1351690000VPU I 4 R LCF 280V/25kA 4-pole, separable 280 V 100 kA 1600 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 8 1351720000VPU I 4 LCF 280V/25kA 4-pole, separable 280 V 100 kA 1600 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 8 1351730000VPU I 1+1R LCF 280V/25kA 2-pole, separable 280 V 100 kA 1600 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 4 1351740000VPU I 1+1 LCF 280V/25kA 2-pole, separable 280 V 100 kA 1600 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 4 1351750000VPU I 3+1R LCF 280V/25kA 4-pole, separable 280 V 100 kA 1600 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 8 1351770000VPU I 3+1 LCF 280V25kA 4-pole, separable 280 V 100 kA 1600 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 8 1351780000Type I - 25 kA / 400 VVPU I 1 R 400V/25kA 1-pole, separable 400 V 100 kA 1900 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 2 1351800000VPU I 1 400V/25kA 1-pole, separable 400 V 100 kA 1900 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 2 1351820000VPU I 1+1R 400V/25kA 2-pole, separable 400 V 100 kA 1900 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 4 1351830000VPU I 1+1 400V/25kA 2-pole, separable 400 V 100 kA 1900 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 4 1351840000VPU I 3 R 400V/25kA 2-pole, separable 400 V 100 kA 1900 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 6 1351850000VPU I 3 400V/25kA 2-pole, separable 400 V 100 kA 1900 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 6 1351870000VPU I 3+1R 400V/25kA 4-pole, separable 400 V 100 kA 1900 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 8 1351880000VPU I 3+1 400V25kA 4-pole, separable 400 V 100 kA 1900 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 8 1351890000Type I - N-PE 50 kA / 100 kAVPU I 1 N-PE 260V50kA 1-pole 260 V 100 kA 1500 V no follow current encapsulated n. A. 1 1351900000VPU I 1 N-PE 260V100kA 1-pole 260 V 100 kA 1600 V no follow current encapsulated n. A. 2 1351920000VPU I 1 N-PE 440V50kA 1-pole 440 V 100 kA 1500 V no follow current encapsulated n. A. 1 1351950000VPU I 1 N-PE 440V100kA 1-pole 440 V 100 kA 1600 V no follow current encapsulated n. A. 2 1351970000Type I - LCF 12.5 kA VPU I 3+1LCF 280V/12.5kA 4-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1450 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 4 1352020000VPU I 3+1R LCF 280V12.5kA 4-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1450 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 4 1352030000VPU I 1+1 LCF 280V/12.5kA 2-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1450 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 2 1352040000VPU I 1+1R LCF 280V12.5kA 2-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1450 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 2 1352050000VPU I 1 LCF 280V/12.5kA 1-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1450 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 1352070000VPU I 1 R LCF 280V/12.5kA 1-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1450 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 1 1352080000VPU I 3 LCF 280V/12.5kA 2-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1450 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 3 1352090000VPU I 3 R LCF 280V/12.5kA 2-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1450 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 3 1352100000Type I - 12.5 kA / 280 VVPU I 1 280V/12.5kA 1-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1400 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 1352130000VPU I 1 R 280V/12.5kA 1-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1400 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 1 1352140000VPU I 2 280V/12.5kA 2-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1400 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 2 1352150000VPU I 2 R 280V/12.5kA 2-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1400 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 2 1352170000VPU I 4 280V/12.5kA 4-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1400 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 4 1352180000VPU I 4 R 280V/12.5kA 4-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1400 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 4 1352190000VPU I 3 280V/12.5kA 3-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1400 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 3 1352200000VPU I 3 R 280V/12.5kA 3-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1400 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 3 1352220000VPU I 3+1 280V/12.5kA 4-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1400 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 4 1352230000VPU I 3+1R 280V/12.5kA 4-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1400 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 4 1352240000VPU I 1+1 280V/12.5kA 2-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1400 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 2 1352250000VPU I 1+1R 280V12.5kA 2-pole, separable 280 V 50 kA 1400 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 1352270000Type I - 12.5 kA / 400 VVPU I 1 400V/12.5kA 1-pole, separable 400 V 50 kA 1800 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 1352290000VPU I 1 R 400V/12.5kA 1-pole, separable 400 V 50 kA 1800 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 1 1352300000VPU I 1+1 400V/12.5kA 2-pole, separable 400 V 50 kA 1800 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 2 1352320000VPU I 1+1 R 400V12.5kA 2-pole, separable 400 V 50 kA 1800 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 2 1352330000VPU I 3 400V/12.5kA 3-pole, separable 400 V 50 kA 1800 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 3 1352340000VPU I 3 R 400V/12.5kA 3-pole, separable 400 V 50 kA 1800 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 3 1352350000VPU I 3+1 400V/12.5kA 4-pole, separable 400 V 50 kA 1800 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 4 1352370000VPU I 3+1 R 400V/12.5kA 4-pole, separable 400 V 50 kA 1800 V no follow current encapsulated 250 A 1 CO 4 1352380000
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Office building with lightning protection
Applications, installation positions:Application Office building
PAS
UPS
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Power (low-voltage supply)1 CAT C3, C2, C1 High-power arrestor, VPU I LCF 100kA2 CAT C1 Arresters with high-power varistors, VPU I series 50kA3 CAT B Arresters with high-power varistors, VPU II series 10-40kA4 CAT B Arresters for installing in subdistribution boards, VPU III series 3-10kA5 CAT A Arresters in the form of plug-in surge protectors, VPO DS 3-10kA
Data8 Surge protection for data lines, e.g. Ethernet CAT.5
Power and data6 Type III Arrester VSPC 7 Type III Arrester VSPC
Instrumentation and control equipment9 Surge protection for measurement and control circuits, e.g. VSPC or VSSC
SURG
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TECT
ION
LPZ OA
Surge Protection Installation examples
Australian StandardsAS/NZS 1768:2007 Surge Protection.AS/NZS 5033:2012 Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic arrays.AS/NZS 3000:2007 Wiring rules.
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Industrial building with lightning protection
Applications, installation positions:Application Industrial building
PAS85
UPS
8983
83
83
83
83
8281
88
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StandardsIEC 61643-11, SPDs connected to low-voltage power distribution systems.Type I, Type II and Type III products are tested in accordance with this standard.
IEC/EN 62305-1 until 4,- Protection against lightning.This lightning protection standard defines everything to do with internal and external lightning protection.It includes four sections:• “Protection against Lightning – Part 1: General principles”• “Protection against Lightning – Part 2: Risk management: assessing the damage risk for buildings and
structures”• “Protection against Lightning – Part 3: Physical damage to structures and life hazard”• “Protection against Lightning – Part 4: Electrical and electronic systems within structures”
Regulations for installationIEC 60364-5-53, Electrical installations of buildings – Part 5-53. (Content in VDE 0100-534). Standard for the installation of low-voltage facilities.VDE 0800, VDE 0843-T5, VDE 0845 describe the selection and installation for communication electronics.
Guidelines for the SEV lightning protection system SN 4022:2004 and the SEV 4113 foundation earth
Power
Telecom
Gas
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VPU series surge protection for photovoltaic systems
The highest level of surge protection available for PV networks
The risk to buildings or plants from lightning or power surges is considerable and should never be underestimated. This is why you should always protect your Photovoltaic investment with the latest technology, complying with AS/NZS 5033:2012 and IEC 60364 and IEC 61643 using the new family of surge protection systems VPU series. Models available to 1500Vdc in Type 1 and 2 with remote alarm, 50mm2 stranded wire entry, large display and rotatable module. Let’s connect
• Photovoltaic, wind turbines, and power circuits• Modules are securely locked into position with easy tool-less removal
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Large DisplayThe large, centred status window provides highly visible information on the status of the protective function.
Alarm ContactThe remote signaling contact with PUSH IN connection is quickly connected providing reliable information on the status of the protective function.
ClampingClamping range of 2.5mm2
50mm2 stranded cable
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Reliable connectors for fast and secure connection
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Practical tools for cutting, stripping and crimping
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For all applications in combiner boxes
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For use in combiner boxes and, for example, in drives
Identification
The comprehensive system of printers, software and markers for connectors, equipment and cables
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Lightning and overvoltage protection for energy (class) and for data and communication devices
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Lightning and surge protection for photovoltaic systems on the DC side
DC surge protection for photovoltaic facilities
For the DC voltage side, Weidmüller offers complete protection with a comprehensive range of surge arresters.For cable lengths of more than 10 m between the PV
*Tested and certified by approved certification body.
generator and the inverter, protection is needed at both ends. This means that both the generators and the inverter are protected.
External lightning protection installedAnd the separation distances are observedn (Type II)
External lightning protection not installed(Type II)
VPU II 3/R 1.000 V DC PV
Failure to comply with the separation distance S
If the separation distance S according to EN 62305 is not observed (S < min), then partial lightning currents need to be taken into account. A shielded generator main line with sufficient cross-sectional area (min. 16 mm²) should be used. The adjacent picture shows an implementation that reaches LPZ 1. Here the surge protection from the Class II arrester can be installed in line with the existing standards (product selection, see above). Another alternative is type I lightning and surge protection, especially for plants where the separation distance cannot be observed, e.g. installation on tin roofs.
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Surge Protection devices depending on location and LPS system employed according to AS/NZS 5033:2012
Lightning protectionNo External LPSExternal LPS: Separation distance ‘S’ keptExternal LPS: Separation distance ‘S’ NOT kept
SPDs on d.c. –inputs of PCESPD Class II tested * recommendedSPD Class II tested *SPD Class I tested *
SPDs on a.c. –output of PCESPD Class II tested * recommendedSPD Class I tested *SPD Class I tested *
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Photovoltaic application example
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Our surge protection modules in Class I and Class II (B and C arresters) ensure voltage occurrences are quickly limited and that the current is safety discharged. This allows you to avoid expensive damages or the potential for complete power failure in your photovoltaic facility.For buildings with or without lighting protection systems – we have the right product for every application! We can deliver the modules as you require – fully customised and pre-wired into housings.
Deploying surge protection devices (SPDs) in photovoltaic systems
Photovoltaic energy is a vital component of the overallenergy production from renewable energy sources.There are a number of special characteristics that need to be considered when deploying surge protection devices (SPDs) in photovoltaic systems. Photovoltaic systems have a DC voltage source, with specific characteristics. The system concept must therefore take these specific characteristics into consideration and co-ordinate the use of SPDs accordingly. For instance SPD specifications for PV systems must be designed both for a maximum no-load voltage of the solar generator (VOC STC = voltage of the unloaded circuit under standard test conditions) as well as with regard to ensuring maximum system availability and safety.
External lightning protection
Owing to their large surface area and generally exposed installation location, photovoltaic systems are particularly risk from atmospheric discharges – such as lightning. At this point there is a need to differentiate between the effects of direct lightning strikes and so-called indirect (inductive and capacitive) strikes. On the one hand the necessity for lightning protection depends on the normative specifications of the relevant standards and on the one hand, the necessity for lightning protection spends on the normative specifications of the relevant standards. On the other hand, it depends on the application itself, in other words, depending on if it is a building or a field installation. With building installations a difference is drawn between the installation of a PV generator on the roof of a public building – with an existing lightning protection system – and the installation on the roof of a barn – without a lightning protection system. Field installations also offer large potential targets due to their large area module arrays; in this case, an external lightning protection solution is recommended for this type of system to prevent direct lighting strikes.Normative references can be found in IEC 62305-3 (VDE 0185-305-3), Supplement 2 (interpretation according to lightning protection level or risk level LPL III) [2]
and Supplement 5 (lightning and surge protection for PV power systems) and in the VdS Directive 2010 [3], (if PV systems > 10 kW, then lightning protection is required). In addition, surge protection measures are required. For instance, preference should be afforded to separate air-termination systems to protect the PV generator. However, if it is not possible to avoid a direct connection to the PV generator, in other words the safety separation distance cannot be maintained, then the effects of partial lightning currents must be taken into consideration. Fundamentally, shielded cables should be used for the main lines of generators to keep induced overvoltages as low as possible. In addition, if the cross-section is sufficient (min. 16 mm² Cu) the cable shielding can be utilised to conduct partial lightning currents. The same applies to the utilisation of closed metal housings. Earthing must be connected at both ends of cables and metal housings. That ensures that the main lines of the generator fall under LPZ1 (Lightning Protection Zone); that means that a SPD type 2 suffices. Otherwise, an SPD type 1 would be required.
Utilisation and correct specification of surge protection devices
In general, it is possible to consider the deployment and specification of SPDs in low voltage systems on the AC side as standard procedure; however, the deployment and the correct design specification for PV DC generators still remains a challenge. The reason is firstly a solar generator has its own special characteristics and, secondly, SPDs are deployed in the DC circuit. Conventional SPDs are typically developed for alternating voltage and not direct voltage systems. Relevant product standards [4] have covered these applications for years, and these can fundamentally also be applied to DC voltage applications. However, whereas previously relatively low PV system voltages were realised, today these are already achieving approx. 1000 V DC in the unloaded PV circuit. The task is to master system voltages of that order with suitable surge protection devices.The positions at which it is technically appropriate and practical to position SPDs in a PV system depends primarily on the type of system, the system concept and the physical surface area. Figures 2 and 3 illustrate the principle differences: Firstly, a building with external lightning protection and a PV system mounted on the roof (building installation); secondly, an expansive solar energy system (field installation), also fitted with an external lightning protection system. In the first instance – because of the shorter cable lengths – protection is merely implemented at the DC input of the inverter; in the second case SPDs are installed in the terminal box of the
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solar generator (to protect the solar modules) as well as at the DC input of the inverter (to protect the inverter). SPDs should be installed close to the PV generator as well as close to the inverter as soon as the length of cable required between the PV generator and the inverter extends beyond 10 meters (Figure 2). The standard solution to protect the AC side, meaning the inverter output and network supply, must then be achieved by using type 2 SPDs installed at the inverter output and – in the case of a building installation with external lightning protection at the mains feed-in point – equipped with an SPD type 1 surge arrester.
Special characteristics on the DC solar generator side
Until now, protection concepts on the DC side always used SPDs for normal AC mains voltages, whereby L+ and L- respectively were wired to earth for protection. This meant that the SPDs were rated for at least 50 percent of the maximum solar generator no-load voltage. However, after a number of years, insulation faults can occur in the PV generator. As a consequence of this fault in the PV system, the full PV generator voltage is then applied to the non-faulty pole in the SPD, and results in an overload event. If the load on SPDs based on metal-oxide varistors from a continuous voltage is too high, this can potentially result in their destruction or trigger the disconnecting device. In particular, in PV systems with high system voltages, it is not possible to completely exclude the possibility of a fire developing due to a switching arc that is not extinguished, when the disconnection device is triggered. Overload protection elements (fuses) used upstream are not a solution to this probability, as the short-circuit current of the PV generator is only slightly higher than that of the rated current. Today, PV systems with system voltages of approx. 1000 V DC are increasingly being installed to keep power losses as low as possible.
To ensure that SPDs can master such high system voltages the star connection consisting of three varistors has proven reliable and has become established as a quasi-standard (Figure 4). If an insulation fault occurs two varistors in the series still remain, which effectively prevents the SPD from being overloaded.
Photovoltaic application example
Figure 1: Schematic diagram from standard IEC 60364-7-712
Figure 2: Building installation with external lightning protection system, in compliance with air termination distances
Figure 3: Field installation with external lightning protection system
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To summarise: protective circuitry with absolutely zero leakage current is in place and an accidental activation of the disconnecting mechanism is prevented. In the scenario described above, the spread of fire is also effectively prevented. And at the same time, any influence from an insulation monitoring device is also avoided. So if an insulation malfunction occurs, there are always two varistors still available in the series. In this way, the requirement that earth faults must always be prevented, is met. Weidmüller‘s SPD type 2 arrester VPU II 3 1,000 V DC to UCPV mode +/–, –/PE, +/PE = 1,000 V DC provides a well tested, practical solution and has been tested for compliance with all current standards (UTE C 61-740-51 and prEN 50539-11) (Figure 4). In this way, we offer the highest degree of safety available for use in DC circuits.
Practical applications
As already stated, a difference is drawn between building and field installations in practical solutions. If an external lightning protection solution is fitted, the PV generator should preferably be integrated into this system as an isolated arrester device system. IEC 62305-3 specifies that the air termination distance must be maintained. If it cannot be maintained then the effects of partial lightning currents must be taken into consideration. On this point the standard for protection against lightning IEC 62305-3 Supplement 2 states in Section 17.3: ‘to reduce induced overvoltages shielded cables should be used for the main lines of the generator’. If the cross-section is sufficient (min. 16 mm² Cu) the cable shielding can also be used to conduct partial lightning currents. Supplement (Figure 5) - Protection against lightning for photovoltaic systems – issued by the ABB (Committee for Lightning Protection and Lightning Research of the (German) Association for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) states that the main lines for the generators should be shielded. This means that lightning current arresters (SPD type 1) are not required, although surge voltage arresters (SPD type 2) are necessary on both sides. As Figure 5 illustrates, a shielded main generator line offers a practical solution and achieves LPZ 1 status in the process. In this manner, SPD type 2 surge arresters are deployed in compliance with standards specifications.
Photovoltaic application example
Converter
Solar PanelDC
AC
Insulationfault toward PE
Uoc < 1000 Vc
MOV = Metall Oxide Varistor
U U
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MOV MOV
MOV
Figure 4: Y-shaped protective circuitry with three varistors
Figure 5: Building installation with external lightning protection, not in compliance with air termination distances
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Photovoltaic application example
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Air termination
PV generator
Generator terminal box
Consumers
Power inverter
> 0.5 mto 1 m
> 0.5 mto 1 m
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1 VPU II 3 1000 V DC PV Y-coupling
1* V PU II 3 1000 V DC PV For long distances > 10 m between the PV generator
and inverter
2 VPU II 4 280 V / 40 kA For long distances > 10 m between the inverter and the house power feed
3 V PU-I-LCF-Serie In the event of an existing lightning protection system
Modular use of our surge protection components
If a lightning protection system is already present on the building, this must be at the highest point of the entire system. All modules and cables of the photovoltaic installation must be installed below the air terminations. Separation distances of at least 0.5 m to 1 m must be maintained (depending on risk analysis from IEC 62305-2).
The external Type I lightning protection (AC side) also requires the installation of a Type I lightning arrester in the electrical supply of the building. If no lightning protection system is present, then Type II arresters (AC side) are sufficient for use.
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Type II surge voltage arrester for use in photovoltaic applications• Pluggable arrester• Suitable for protecting DC systems as Type II arrester• Encapsulated, non-blow-out arrester• Tested in accordance with EN 50539-11• Pluggable arresters• Suitable for use in accordance with IEC 60364-7-712 /
EN 50539-12• Use if the separation distance can be observed
Technical data
Max. continuous voltage, Uc (DC)Requirements classDischarge current, max. (8/20 µs)Rated discharge current (8/20 µs) INPV voltage, acc. to IEC 60364-7-712Discharge current, nominal,per path, (8/20 µs)PE conductor current IPE
Sparkover time / Drop-out timeOptical function displayDesignColourAmbient temperature (operational)Storage temperatureConnection according to IEC 947-7-1SolidStrandedStripping lengthTightening torqueTechnical data - photovoltaicMaximum continuous operating voltage UCPV mode +/-, -/PE, +/PEProtection level UP mode (+/- , -/PE , +/PE)Conditions and requirementsShort circuit protection Iscpv
Protection level UP at In (per module)PV system voltage, max. UcpvApprovalsApprovalsStandards
DimensionsClamping range (nominal / min. / max.) mm²Height x width x depth mmSignalling contactNote
Ordering data
no remote sig. contactwith remote signalling (R)
Note
VPU II 2 PV/R 600 VPhotovoltaics
+ -
U U
OK CHANGE OK CHANGE
11 1412 PEPE
600 V Type II / T2 40 kA20 kA< 600 V 20 kA30 µA≤ 25 nsgreen = OK; red = arrester is defective - replaceInstallation housing; 2TE, Insta IP 20Black, Arrester red-40 °C...+70 °C-40 °C ... +80 °C
2.5...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
600 V DC≤ 2.2 kV EN 50539-1150 A≤ 2.2 kV 600 V
EN 50539-11, AS/NZS 5033:2012
no remote sig. contact with remote signalling (R)16 / 2.5 / 50 16 / 2.5 / 5094 / 35.6 / 69 106 / 35.6 / 69No 250 V 1 A 1 NC
Type Qty. Order No.VPU II 2 PV 600V DC 1 1351340000VPU II 2 R PV 600V DC 1 1351370000
Lightning and surge protection for photovoltaic systems on the DC side
VPU II 2 PV/R 1000 VPhotovoltaics
+ -
U U
OK CHANGE OK CHANGE
11 1412 PE (N)PE (N)
1000 V Type II / T2 25 kA12.5 kA≤ 1000 V 12.5 kA30 µA≤ 25 nsgreen = OK; red = arrester is defective - replaceInstallation housing; 2TE, Insta IP 20Black, Arrester red-40 °C...+70 °C-40 °C ... +80 °C
2.5...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
1000 V DC≤ 2.8 kV EN 50539-1150 A≤ 2.8 kV 1000 V
EN 50539-11, AS/NZS 5033:2012
no remote sig. contact with remote signalling (R)16 / 2.5 / 50 16 / 2.5 / 5094 / 35.6 / 69 106 / 35.6 / 69No 250 V 1 A 1 NC
Type Qty. Order No.VPU II 2 PV 1000V DC 1 1351220000VPU II 2 R PV 1000V DC 1 1351240000
Accessories
Pluggable spare arresterReplaceable remote signaling contact
Note
Type Qty. Order No.VPU II 0 PV 1,000 V 1 1351190000PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
Type Qty. Order No.VPU II 0 PV 600 V 1 1351320000PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
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Type II surge voltage arrester for use in photovoltaic applications• Pluggable arrester• Suitable for protecting DC systems as Type II arrester• Encapsulated, non-blow-out arrester• Tested in accordance with EN 50539-11• Pluggable arresters• Suitable for use in accordance with IEC 60364-7-712 /
EN 50539-12• Use if the separation distance can be observed
Technical data
Max. continuous voltage, Uc (DC)Requirements classDischarge current, max. (8/20 µs)Rated discharge current (8/20 µs) INPV voltage, acc. to IEC 60364-7-712Discharge current, nominal,per path, (8/20 µs)PE conductor current IPE
Sparkover time / Drop-out timeOptical function displayDesignColourAmbient temperature (operational)Storage temperatureConnection according to IEC 947-7-1SolidStrandedStripping lengthTightening torqueTechnical data - photovoltaicMaximum continuous operating voltage UCPV mode +/-, -/PE, +/PEProtection level UP mode (+/- , -/PE , +/PE)Conditions and requirementsShort circuit protection Iscpv
Protection level UP at In (per module)PV system voltage, max. UcpvApprovalsApprovalsStandards
DimensionsClamping range (nominal / min. / max.) mm²Height x width x depth mmSignalling contactNote
Ordering data
no remote sig. contactwith remote signalling (R)
Note
VPU II 3 PV/R 1000 VPhotovoltaics
+ PE
U U
OK CHANGE OK CHANGE
-
U
OK CHANGE
11 1412
1000 V Type II / T2 40 kA25 kA≤ 1000 V 20 kA30 µA≤ 25 nsgreen = OK; red = arrester is defective - replaceInstallation housing; 3TE, Insta IP 20Black, Arrester red-40 °C...+70 °C-40 °C ... +80 °C
2.5...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
1000 V DC≤ 4.0 kV EN 50539-1150 A≤ 4.0 kV 1000 V
EN 50539-11, AS/NZS 5033:2012
no remote sig. contact with remote signalling (R)16 / 2.5 / 50 16 / 2.5 / 5094 / 53.4 / 69 106 / 53.4 / 69No 250 V 1 A 1 NC
Type Qty. Order No.VPU II 3 PV 1000V DC 1 1351270000VPU II 3 R PV 1000V DC 1 1351290000
Lightning and surge protection for photovoltaic systems on the DC side
VPU II 3 PV/R 1200 VPhotovoltaics
+ PE
U U
OK CHANGE OK CHANGE
-
U
OK CHANGE
11 1412
1200 V Type II / T2 40 kA20 kA< 1200 V 20 kA30 µA≤ 25 nsgreen = OK; red = arrester is defective - replaceInstallation housing; 3TE, Insta IP 20Black, Arrester red-40 °C...+70 °C-40 °C ... +80 °C
2.5...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
1200 V DC≤ 4.4 kV EN 50539-1150 A≤ 4.4 kV 1200 V
EN 50539-11, AS/NZS 5033:2012
no remote sig. contact with remote signalling (R)16 / 2.5 / 50 16 / 2.5 / 5094 / 53.4 / 69 106 / 53.4 / 69No 250 V 1 A 1 NC
Type Qty. Order No.VPU II 3 PV 1200V DC 1 1351420000VPU II 3 R PV 1200V DC 1 1351440000
Accessories
Pluggable spare arresterReplaceable remote signaling contact
Note
Type Qty. Order No.VPU II 0 PV 1,200 V 1 1351390000PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
Type Qty. Order No.VPU II 0 PV Y 1,000 V 1 1375440000PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
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Type II surge voltage arrester for use in photovoltaic applications• Pluggable arrester• Suitable for protecting DC systems as Type II arrester• Encapsulated, non-blow-out arrester• Tested in accordance with EN 50539-11• Pluggable arresters• Suitable for use in accordance with IEC 60364-7-712 /
EN 50539-12• Use if the separation distance can be observed
Technical data
Max. continuous voltage, Uc (DC)Requirements classDischarge current, max. (8/20 µs)Rated discharge current (8/20 µs) INPV voltage, acc. to IEC 60364-7-712Discharge current, nominal,per path, (8/20 µs)PE conductor current IPE
Sparkover time / Drop-out timeOptical function displayDesignColourAmbient temperature (operational)Storage temperatureConnection according to IEC 947-7-1SolidStrandedStripping lengthTightening torqueTechnical data - photovoltaicMaximum continuous operating voltage UCPV mode +/-, -/PE, +/PEProtection level UP mode (+/- , -/PE , +/PE)Conditions and requirementsShort circuit protection Iscpv
Protection level UP at In (per module)PV system voltage, max. UcpvApprovalsApprovalsStandards
DimensionsClamping range (nominal / min. / max.) mm²Height x width x depth mmSignalling contactNote
Ordering data
no remote sig. contactwith remote signalling (R)
Note
VPU II 3 PV/R 1500 VPhotovoltaics
+ PE
U U
OK CHANGE OK CHANGE
-
U
OK CHANGE
11 1412
1500 V Type II / T2 25 kA12.5 kA< 1500 V 12.5 kA30 µA≤ 25 nsgreen = OK; red = arrester is defective - replaceInstallation housing; 3TE, Insta IP 20Black, Arrester red-40 °C...+70 °C-40 °C ... +80 °C
2.5...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
1500 V DC≤ 5.2 kV EN 50539-1150 A≤ 5.2 kV 1500 V
EN 50539-11, AS/NZS 5033:2012
no remote sig. contact with remote signalling (R)16 / 2.5 / 50 16 / 2.5 / 5094 / 53.4 / 69 106 / 53.4 / 69No 250 V 1 A 1 NC
Type Qty. Order No.VPU II 3 PV 1500V DC 1 1351500000VPU II 3 R PV 1500V DC 1 1351530000
Lightning and surge protection for photovoltaic systems on the DC side
Accessories
Pluggable spare arresterReplaceable remote signaling contact
Note
Type Qty. Order No.VPU II 0 PV 1,500 V 1 1351480000PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
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Type I and II lightning arrester for use in photovoltaic applications• Suitable for lightning protection level III and IV
(LPL III/IV)• Can also be used as Type II surge protection• Tested in accordance with EN 50539-11• Suitable for use in accordance with IEC 60364-7-712/
EN 50539-12• Use if the separation distance cannot be observed
Technical data
Max. continuous voltage, Uc (DC)Requirements classLightning test current Iimp (10/350 µs)Discharge current, max. (8/20 µs)Rated discharge current (8/20 µs) INPV voltage, acc. to IEC 60364-7-712Discharge current, nominal,per path, (8/20 µs)PE conductor current IPE
Sparkover time / Drop-out timeOptical function displayDesignColourAmbient temperature (operational)Storage temperatureConnection according to IEC 947-7-1SolidStrandedStripping lengthTightening torqueTechnical data - photovoltaicMaximum continuous operating voltage UCPV mode +/-, -/PE, +/PEProtection level UP mode (+/- , -/PE , +/PE)Conditions and requirementsShort circuit protection Iscpv
Protection level UP at In (per module)PV system voltage, max. UcpvApprovalsApprovalsStandards
DimensionsClamping range (nominal / min. / max.) mm²Height x width x depth mmSignalling contactNote
Ordering data
no remote sig. contactwith remote signalling (R)
Note
VPU I 2+0 PV 600 VPhotovoltaics
600 V Type I, Type II / T1, T2 12.5 kA40 kA20 kA< 600 V 20 kA30 µA≤ 25 nsgreen = OK; red = arrester is defective - replaceInstallation housing; 4TE, Insta IP 20Black-40 °C...+70 °C-40 °C...+80 °C
2.5...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
600 V DC≤ 1.8 kV EN 50539-1150 A≤ 1.8 kV 600 V
EN 50539-11, AS/NZS 5033:2012
no remote sig. contact with remote signalling (R)16 / 4 / 50 16 / 4 / 5094 / 71.2 / 69 106 / 71.2 / 69No 250 V 1A 1CO
Type Qty. Order No.VPU I 2+0 PV 600V DC 1 1351520000VPU I 2+0 R PV 600V DC 1 1351490000
VPU I 2+0 PV 1000 VPhotovoltaics
1000 V Type I, Type II / T1, T2 12.5 kA40 kA20 kA≤ 1000 V 20 kA30 µA≤ 25 nsgreen = OK; red = arrester is defective - replaceInstallation housing; 4TE, Insta IP 20Black-40 °C...+70 °C-40 °C...+80 °C
2.5...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
1000 V DC≤ 2.6 kV EN 50539-1150 A≤ 2.6 kV 1000 V
EN 50539-11, AS/NZS 5033:2012
no remote sig. contact with remote signalling (R)16 / 4 / 50 16 / 4 / 5094 / 71.2 / 69 106 / 71.2 / 69No 250 V 1A 1CO
Type Qty. Order No.VPU I 2+0 PV 1000V DC 1 1351470000VPU I 2+0 R PV 1000V DC 1 1351430000
Lightning and surge protection for photovoltaic systems on the DC side
Accessories
Replaceable remote signaling contactNote
Type Qty. Order No.PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
Type Qty. Order No.PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
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Lightning and surge protection for photovoltaic systemsProduct Version Rated voltage
Uc
Dischargecapacitylimp(10/350)
Protectionlevel
typ.
Follow currentsuppressioncapabilityIfi
blow-out/encapsulated
Max.backupfuseA gl/gG
Signalling contact
ModuleWidth
Order No.
Typ IVPU I 2+0 R PV 1000V DC 3-pole, separable 1000 V DC 12.5 kA 2600 V no follow current encapsulated 135 A 1 CO 6 1351430000VPU I 2+0 PV 1000V DC 3-pole, separable 1000 V DC 12.5 kA 2600 V no follow current encapsulated 135 A 6 1351470000VPU I 2+0 R PV 600V DC 3-pole, separable 600 V DC 12.5 kA 1800 V no follow current encapsulated 135 A 1 CO 6 1351490000VPU I 2+0 PV 600V DC 3-pole, separable 600 V DC 12.5 kA 1800 V no follow current encapsulated 135 A 6 1351520000
Product Version Rated voltage
Uc
DischargecapacityImax(8/20 µs)
Protectionlevel
typ.
Follow currentsuppressioncapabilityIfi
blow-out/encapsulated
Max.backupfuseA gl/gG
Signalling contact
Overallwidth
Order No.
Typ IIVPU II 2 PV 1000V DC 2-pole, separable 1000 V DC 25 kA 2800 V no follow current encapsulated 135 A 2 1351220000VPU II 2 R PV 1000V DC 2-pole, separable 1000 V DC 25 kA 2800 V no follow current encapsulated 135 A 1 CO 2 1351240000VPU II 3 PV 1000V DC 3-pole, separable 1000 V DC 40 kA 4000 V no follow current encapsulated 135 A 3 1351270000VPU II 3 R PV 1000V DC 3-pole, separable 1000 V DC 40 kA 4000 V no follow current encapsulated 135 A 1 CO 3 1351290000VPU II 2 PV 600V DC 2-pole, separable 600 V DC 40 kA 2200 V no follow current encapsulated 135 A 2 1351340000VPU II 2 R PV 600V DC 2-pole, separable 600 V DC 40 kA 2200 V no follow current encapsulated 135 A 1 CO 2 1351370000VPU II 3 PV 1200V DC 2-pole, separable 1200 V DC 40 kA 2200 V no follow current encapsulated 135 A 2 1351420000VPU II 3 R PV 1200V DC 2-pole, separable 1200 V DC 40 kA 2200 V no follow current encapsulated 135 A 1 CO 2 1351440000VPU II 3 PV 1500V DC 2-pole, separable 1500 V DC 40 kA 5200 V no follow current encapsulated 135 A 2 1351500000VPU II 3 R PV 1500V DC 2-pole, separable 1500 V DC 40 kA 5200 V no follow current encapsulated 135 A 1 CO 2 1351530000
Quick selection guide
Product quick selection, power supply
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Varitector Logger 30
Plug and Play logger for surge protection analysis
Weidmuller’s surge protection logger encompasses a counter with time and date stamping to the hour. This assists greatly in monitoring installed surge protection for maintenance, or for implementing surge protection to an existing site. The correlation of time of a surge occurrence can also be attributed to breakdowns assisting in further protection requirements to help ensure higher uptime of plant. With an easy to read display, the compact surge logger is battery powered and supplied with a split core toroid which clips around the Earth conductor with measurement of surges between 0.1 to 50kA (8/20us). With a replaceable battery lasting 4 years, the logger requires little maintenance but returns a lot of information essential for any plant manager or engineer. Lets connect
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VARITECTOR LOGGER 30
• Time & date stamp for each occurrence over 100A to earth • 4 year battery life with replaceable battery • Storage for 80 surge counts • Measurement from 0.1kA-50kA surges • Compact and easy to install • Fast comparison of events to breakdowns. • More accurate planning for surge protection requirements
or maintenance
Surge protectionVARITECTOR LOGGER 30• Continuous recording of overvoltage events• Generously dimensioned memory• Simple installation and removal• Operation independent of the mains
Technical data
Approx. snap ferrite connection lengthDisplayMaximum discharge withstand current Imcw 8/20 μsPulse lengthTypical battery service lifeColourBatteryMax. number of pulsesPick-up current Itc(8/20 μs)Snap ferrite diameterMounting railUL 94 flammability ratingDesignProtection degreeTemperaturesHumidityStorage temperatureOperating temperatureConnection according to IEC 947-7-1SolidStrandedStripping lengthTightening torqueTechnical data - photovoltaicMaximum continuous operating voltage UCPV mode +/-, -/PE, +/PEProtection level UP mode (+/- , -/PE , +/PE)Conditions and requirementsClassificationseClass 6.2ApprovalsApprovalsStandards
DimensionsWidthDepthHeightNet weightNote
Ordering data
Surge protection varitector logger 30Replaceable remote signaling contact
Note
VARITECTOR LOGGER 30Surge protection
500 mmLCD40 kA≤ 1 sec4 yearsBlackTyp CR123A 3V800,1 kA15.5 mmTS 35, TS 35 x 15, TS 35 x 7.5V-0Installation housing; 2TE, Insta IP 20IP 20
0...95 % (no condensation)-40 °C...+80 °C-20 °C...+60 °C
2.5...16 mm²2.5...50 mm²15 mm2...3 Nm
1500 V DC≤ 5.2 kV EN 50539-11
27-14-32-90
ROHS ConformEN 62561-6, VDE 0185-561-6
36 mm68 mm90 mm193 g
Type Qty. Order No.VARITECTOR LOGGER 30 1 1428780000PLUG VPU 1 1402570000
Surge protection | Varitector Logger 30
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Quick selection guide
Instrumentation and control equipmentInterface/signal
Mounting Connection system Protectedwires
Dischargecapacity
8/20 μs
Operatingcurrent
Imax.
max.voltage
DC
Protection device Order No.Arrestor
Order No.Directearthingbase
Order No.Indirectearthingbase
0(4) … 20 mA on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 28 V VSPC 2CL 24 V DC 0.5 A 8924470000 8924710000 89242700000(4) … 20 mA on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 2 5 kA 0.45 A 28 V VSPC 1CL 24 V DC 0.5 A 8924480000 8924730000 89242900000…10 V on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 28 V VSPC 2CL 24 V DC 0.5 A 8924470000 8924710000 89242700000…10 V on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 2 5 kA 0.45 A 28 V VSPC 1CL 24 V DC 0.5 A 8924480000 8924730000 89242900000-20 mA, 4-20 mA on DIN rail, compact
Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.5 A -
1.25 A 28 V MCZ OVP 1CL 24 V 0.5 A 8448920000
8449080000VSSC and VSPCfor binary signals
on DIN rail, compact Screw terminals 2 5 kA 0.5 A
Hart on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 2 5 kA 0.45 A 28 V VSPC 1CL 24 V DC 0.5 A 8924480000 8924730000 8924290000Cathodic corrosionprotection
on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 2 5 kA 2 A 72 V VSPC GDT 2 CH 90 V 20 kA 8924570000 8924740000 8924300000
PT 100, PT 1000 on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 1.25 A 24 V MCZ OVP SL 24 V 1.25 A 8448970000PT 100 on DIN rail, binary Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 24 V VSPC 3/4WIRE 24 V DC 8924550000 8924740000 8924300000RS232 on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.5 A 24 V MCZ OVP SL 24 V 0.5 A 8448940000RS422,V11 on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.5 A 24 V MCZ OVP SL 24 V 0.5 A 8448940000RS422A, V.11, X.27, RS423A
on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000
RS449 on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000RS485 on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.5 A 24 V MCZ OVP SL 24 V 0.5 A 8448940000RS485 built-in housing Screw terminals 4 0.5 kA 12 V RS485/RS422 K21 8008501001RS485 on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 6.4 V VSPC R485 2 CH 8924670000 8924710000 8924270000RS232-C / V.24 on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000TTL on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.5 A 24 V MCZ OVP SL 24 V 0.5 A 8448940000TTY on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.5 A 24 V MCZ OVP SL 24 V 0.5 A 8448940000
Bus systemsInterface/signal
Mounting Connection system Protectedwires
Dischargecapacity
8/20 μs
Operatingcurrent
Imax.
max.voltage
DC
Protection device Order No.Arrestor
Order No.Directearthingbase
Order No.Indirectearthingbase
ARCNET (Plus) on DIN rail Screw terminals 2 2 kA 16 A – PU III R 48 V 8860350000ASI on DIN rail Screw terminals 2 2 kA 16 A – PU III R 24 V 8860360000ASI on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000BITBUS on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000BLN (Building Level Network)
on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 2 5 kA 0.45 A 28 V VSPC 1CL 24 V DC 0.5 A 8924480000 8924730000 8924290000
BLN (Building Level Network)
on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 28 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000
CAN-Bus on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000CANopen on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.3 A 12 V MCZ OVP HF 12 V 0.3 A 8948610000C-BUS on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000C-Bus (Honeywell) on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.3 A 5 V MCZ OVP HF 5 V 0.3 A 8948620000CC-LINK on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000Data Highway (Plus), DH+ on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000DATEX P on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.3 A 24 V MCZ OVP HF 24 V 0.3 A 8948600000Device Net on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.3 A 12 V MCZ OVP HF 12 V 0.3 A 8948610000DeviceNet on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000DIN measurement bus on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 2 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 1CL 12 V DC 0.5 A 8924450000 8924730000 8924290000Dupline / Miniplex on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 2 5 kA 0.45 A 28 V VSPC 1CL 24 V DC 0.5 A 8924480000 8924730000 8924290000E1 on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 6.4 V VSPC 2CL HF 5 V DC 8924430000 8924710000 8924270000EIB (European Installation Bus)
on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 2 5 kA 0.45 A 28 V VSPC 1CL 24 V DC 0.5 A 8924480000 8924730000 8924290000
ET 200 on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 2 5 kA 0.45 A 28 V VSPC 1CL 5 V DC 0.5 A 8924420000 8924730000 8924290000ET 200 on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.3 A 5 V MCZ OVP HF 5 V 0.3 A 8948620000Ethernet Cat.6 Plug-in adapter RJ 45 connection 4 10 kA 1 A 48 V V DATA Cat.6 1348590000Ethernet Cat.5 Adapter plug M12 4 10 kA 30 V JACKPAC® Ethernet Cat.5 M12 8805570000Ethernet Cat.6 Adapter plug RJ 45 connection 4 10 kA 48 V JACKPAC® Ethernet Cat.6 IP20 8805550000Ethernet Cat.6 Adapter plug RJ 45 connection 4 10 kA 48 V JACKPAC® Ethernet Cat.6 IP67 8805560000FIPIO / FIPWAY on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 6.4 V VSPC 2CL HF 5 V DC 8924430000 8924710000 8924270000Genius I/O Bus on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL 12 V DC 0.5 A 8924440000 8924710000 8924270000HDSL on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.3 A 24 V MCZ OVP HF 24 V 0.3 A 8948600000IEC-BUS on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 6.4 V VSPC 2CL HF 5 V DC 8924430000 8924710000 8924270000Interbus on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.3 A 5 V MCZ OVP HF 5 V 0.3 A 8948620000Interbus-Inline I/O on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 10 kA 1.25 A 53 V MCZ OVP CL 48 V 1.25 A 8449040000LON™ (Works) on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 85 V VSPC 1CL 48 V AC 0.5 A 8924520000 8924730000 8924290000LON™ TP/XF 78 on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 10 kA 0.5 A 28 V MCZ OVP CL 24 V 0.5 A 8448920000LON™ TP/XF 78 on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 0,1 kA 16 A 14 V MCZ OVP LON Bus 8473470000LON™-Bus on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.3 A 12 V MCZ OVP HF 12 V 0.3 A 8948610000LRE networks on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 6.4 V VSPC 2CL HF 5 V DC 8924430000 8924710000 8924270000
Product quick selection for instrumentation control and communication
38 WAUS VPU Lightning and Surge Protection Australia & New Zealand Core Assortment Catalogue 2013
Product quick selection for instrumentation control and communication
Quick selection guide
Bus systemsInterface/signal
Mounting Connection system Protectedwires
Dischargecapacity
8/20 μs
Operatingcurrent
Imax.
max.voltage
DC
Protection device Order No.Arrestor
Order No.Directearthingbase
Order No.Indirectearthingbase
LUXMATE-Bus on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 28 V VSPC 2CL HF 24 V DC 8924510000 8924710000 8924270000M-Bus on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.3 A 24 V MCZ OVP HF 24 V 0.3 A 8948600000M-Bus (remotereading of meter)
on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 2 5 kA 0.45 A 28 V VSPC 1CL 24 V AC 0.5 A 8924500000 8924730000 8924290000
MOD-Bus on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.3 A 5 V MCZ OVP HF 5 V 0.3 A 8948620000MODBUS(-PLUS) on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000MPI Bus on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 6.4 V VSPC R485 2 CH 8924670000 8924710000 8924270000N1 LAN on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 6.4 V VSPC 2CL HF 5 V DC 8924430000 8924710000 8924270000N2 Bus on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 2 5 kA 0.45 A 6.4 V VSPC 2SL 5 V DC 0.5 A 8924210000 8924720000 8924280000(P-Bus) on DIN rail, compact Screw terminals 2 2 kA 16 A – PU III R 24 V 8860360000P-NET on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000Procontic CS31 on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 2 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 1CL 12 V DC 0.5 A 8924450000 8924730000 8924290000Procontic CS31 on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000Procontic T200 on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000Profibus on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.3 A 5 V MCZ OVP HF 5 V 0.3 A 8948620000(Profibus DP) on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 6.4 V VSPC R485 2 CH 8924670000 8924710000 8924270000Profibus DP (FMS) on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 6.4 V VSPC 2CL HF 5 V DC 8924430000 8924710000 8924270000Profibus DP (FMS) on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000Profibus DP/FMS on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 2 6 kA 1.5 A 12 V RS485 9454930000+8007871001Profibus PA on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 10 kA 1.25 A 53 V MCZ OVP CL 48 V 1.25 A 8449040000Profinet on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.3 A 5 V MCZ OVP HF 5 V 0.3 A 8948620000Process Bus, Panel Bus on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000PSM-EG-RS422... on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000PSM-EG-RS485... on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000RACKBUS on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 6.4 V VSPC 2CL HF 5 V DC 8924430000 8924710000 8924270000SDLC on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000SDSL on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 185 V VSPC Uko 8924660000 8924710000 8924270000SecuriLan-LON™-Bus on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 2 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 1CL 12 V DC 0.5 A 8924450000 8924730000 8924290000SINEC L1 on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 6.4 V VSPC 2CL HF 5 V DC 8924430000 8924710000 8924270000Sinec L2 on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.3 A 5 V MCZ OVP HF 5 V 0.3 A 8948620000SINEC L2 DP on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 6.4 V VSPC 2CL HF 5 V DC 8924430000 8924710000 8924270000Sinec L2 DP/⁓Profibus DP
on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 2 6 kA 1.5 A 12 V RS485 9454930000+8007871001
TCP / IP on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.3 A 5 V MCZ OVP HF 5 V 0.3 A 8948620000Token Ring on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 0.5 kA 16 A 27 V MCZ OVP TAZ 24 V 8449160000Token Ring on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 5 kA 0.3 A 5 V MCZ OVP HF 5 V 0.3 A 8948620000TP/FTT 10+TP/LPT10 on DIN rail, compact Tension clamp terminals 2 10 kA 1.25 A 53 V MCZ OVP CL 48 V 12.5 A 8449040000U-BUS on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 2 A 72 V VSPC GDT 2 CH 90 V 20 kA 8924570000 8924740000 8924300000
TelecommunicationsInterface/signal
Mounting Connection system Protectedwires
Dischargecapacity
8/20 μs
Operatingcurrent
Imax.
max.voltage
DC
Protection device Order No.Arrestor
Order No.Directearthingbase
Order No.Indirectearthingbase
ADSL on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 185 V VSPC Uko 8924660000 8924710000 8924270000ADVANT on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 6.4 V VSPC 2CL HF 5 V DC 8924430000 8924710000 8924270000HDSL on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 185 V VSPC Uko 8924660000 8924710000 8924270000SHDSL on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 185 V VSPC Uko 8924660000 8924710000 8924270000T-DSL on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 185 V VSPC Uko 8924660000 8924710000 8924270000Telephone analogue on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 185 V VSPC Uko 8924660000 8924710000 8924270000TTY, 0(4) - 20 mA on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 28 V VSPC 2CL 24 V DC 0.5 A 8924470000 8924710000 8924270000(Uk0-Bus) on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 185 V VSPC Uko 8924660000 8924710000 8924270000V.35 on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 6.4 V VSPC 2CL HF 5 V DC 8924430000 8924710000 8924270000VDSL on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 185 V VSPC Uko 8924660000 8924710000 8924270000X.21/X.24 on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000X.25/X.31 on DIN rail, separable Screw terminals 4 5 kA 0.45 A 15 V VSPC 2CL HF 12 V DC 8924460000 8924710000 8924270000
Power supplyInterface/signal
Mounting Connection system Protectedwires
Dischargecapacity
8/20 μs
Operatingcurrent
Imax.
max.voltage
DC
Protection device Order No.
24V 6A clip-on base profiles Screw terminals 2 24 kA 6 A 27 V RSU 24 V 6 A 1171361001115V 6A clip-on base profiles Screw terminals 2 24 kA 6 A 130 V RSU 115 V 6 A 1171561001230V 6A clip-on base profiles Screw terminals 2 24 kA 6 A 250 V RSU 230 V 6 A 1171661001115V 10A clip-on base profiles Screw terminals 2 24 kA 10 A 130 V RSU 115 V 10 A 8104221001230V 10A clip-on base profiles Screw terminals 2 24 kA 10 A 250 V RSU 230 V 10 A 8093281001
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