{"id":2163,"date":"2025-08-22T15:08:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T07:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=2163"},"modified":"2025-08-22T15:35:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T07:35:44","slug":"types-of-surge-protection-devices","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/da\/blog\/types-of-surge-protection-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"Forskellige typer oversp\u00e6ndingsbeskyttelsesanordninger (SPD)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"404\">1. Introduktion<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"685\">Str\u00f8mst\u00f8d er tavse dr\u00e6bere i moderne elektriske systemer. Fra boligelektronik til industriel automation og solcelleanl\u00e6g, selv en enkelt transient oversp\u00e6nding kan for\u00e5rsage nedetid, dyre reparationer eller udstyrsfejl. L\u00f8sningen? <strong data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"683\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/da\/product-category\/ac-power-surge-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oversp\u00e6ndingsbeskyttelsesenheder (SPD'er)<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"952\">I denne vejledning opdeler vi de forskellige typer oversp\u00e6ndingsbeskyttelsesenheder, forklarer, hvordan de fungerer, og sammenligner deres applikationer. Til sidst ved du pr\u00e6cis, hvilke SPD-typer der passer til dit system - uanset om det er et hjem, et datacenter eller en PV-installation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1001\">2. Hvad er oversp\u00e6ndingsbeskyttelsesanordninger?<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1283\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/da\/product-category\/ac-power-surge-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1037\">Oversp\u00e6ndingsbeskyttelsesenhed (SPD)<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>er en sikkerhedskomponent installeret i et elektrisk system for at begr\u00e6nse forbig\u00e5ende oversp\u00e6ndinger for\u00e5rsaget af lynnedslag, koblingsh\u00e6ndelser eller forsyningsforstyrrelser. Det virker ved at omdirigere oversp\u00e6ndingsenergien sikkert til jorden og beskytter tilsluttet udstyr.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1440\">T\u00e6nk p\u00e5 en SPD som en trykudl\u00f8sningsventil: den forhindrer ikke stigningen i at ske, men den kanaliserer den overskydende energi v\u00e6k fra f\u00f8lsom elektronik.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1440\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/da\/product-category\/ac-power-surge-protection\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2160\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-2160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BR-20-4P-1Type-2-Surge-Protection-Device.jpg-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Typer af oversp\u00e6ndingsbeskyttelsesanordninger\" width=\"705\" height=\"705\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1486\">3. Hvordan virker oversp\u00e6ndingsbeskyttelse?<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1734\">SPD'er er afh\u00e6ngige af komponenter s\u00e5som Metal Oxide Varistors (MOV'er), Gas Discharge Tubes (GDT'er) og gnistgab. N\u00e5r sp\u00e6ndingen overstiger en sikker t\u00e6rskelv\u00e6rdi (Uc), skifter SPD'en til ledningstilstand og klemmer oversp\u00e6ndingen til en lavere restsp\u00e6nding (Op).<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1767\">N\u00f8gleparametre at forst\u00e5:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"2141\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1853\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1853\"><strong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1816\">Uc (maksimal kontinuerlig driftssp\u00e6nding):<\/strong> den normale sp\u00e6nding SPD'en kan klare.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1945\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1945\"><strong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1890\">Op (sp\u00e6ndingsbeskyttelsesniveau):<\/strong> klemsp\u00e6nding, som downstream-enheder vil \u201cse\u201d.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2048\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2048\"><strong data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2000\">Ind \/ Imax (nominel og maksimal afladningsstr\u00f8m):<\/strong> hvor meget oversp\u00e6ndingsstr\u00f8m enheden kan absorbere.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2141\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2141\"><strong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2078\">Iimp (impulsstr\u00f8m):<\/strong> specifik for Type 1, der repr\u00e6senterer lynnedslagsb\u00f8lgeformer.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/da\/attachment\/spd-install\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2159\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SPD-install.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"745\" height=\"609\" \/><\/a>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"527\">4. Typer af oversp\u00e6ndingsbeskyttelsesanordninger<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"821\">At forst\u00e5 SPD-typer er n\u00f8glen til at designe lagdelt oversp\u00e6ndingsbeskyttelse. Internationale standarder som f.eks <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/en\/publication\/65314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"660\">IEC 61643-11 (AC)<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/en\/publication\/26931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"686\">IEC 61643-31 (DC\/PV)<\/strong><\/a>, og <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nemasurge.org\/ul-1449-transient-voltage-surge-suppressors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"719\">UL 1449 (Nordamerika)<\/strong> <\/a>definere forskellige klasser baseret p\u00e5 testb\u00f8lgeformer, energikapacitet og installationsplacering.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"975\">Nedenfor opdeler vi de forskellige typer af oversp\u00e6ndingsbeskyttelsesanordninger (SPD'er), du vil st\u00f8de p\u00e5, med deres tekniske roller og applikationsvejledning.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1038\">4.1 Type 1 SPD'er (IEC 61643-11, klasse I, 10\/350 \u00b5s)<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1975\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1201\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1201\"><strong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1056\">Definition:<\/strong> Designet til at aflade delvis lynstr\u00f8m. Testet med 10\/350 \u00b5s impulsb\u00f8lgeformen (Iimp), der repr\u00e6senterer et direkte lynnedslag.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1383\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1383\"><strong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1227\">Installationspunkt:<\/strong> Serviceindgang, typisk opstr\u00f8ms for hovedfordelingstavlen. Anvendes ofte i bygninger udstyret med et eksternt lynbeskyttelsessystem (LPS).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1658\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1407\"><strong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1405\">N\u00f8gleparametre:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1658\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1475\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1475\">Iimp (Impulsstr\u00f8m): nominel lynstr\u00f8mkapacitet.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1571\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1571\">Uc (Maximum Continuous Driftssp\u00e6nding): sikrer ingen skade under normal drift.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1658\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1658\">Op (sp\u00e6ndingsbeskyttelsesniveau): restsp\u00e6nding set af nedstr\u00f8mskredsl\u00f8b.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1731\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1731\"><strong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1681\">Anvendt teknologi:<\/strong> Gnistgab, kraftige MOV'er eller hybriddesign.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1862\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1750\"><strong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1748\">Brugstilf\u00e6lde:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1862\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1806\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1806\">Industrielle faciliteter, telet\u00e5rne, hospitaler.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1862\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1862\">H\u00f8je bygninger i omr\u00e5der med h\u00f8j lynt\u00e6thed.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1975\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1975\"><strong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1877\">Eksempel:<\/strong> En fabrik med lynafledere p\u00e5 taget vil kr\u00e6ve Type 1 SPD'er ved hovedforsyningen.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2037\">4.2 Type 2 SPD'er (IEC 61643-11, klasse II, 8\/20 \u00b5s)<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2824\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2167\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2167\"><strong data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2055\">Definition:<\/strong> H\u00e5ndterer koblingsst\u00f8d og indirekte lyneffekter. Testet med 8\/20 \u00b5s str\u00f8mb\u00f8lgeform (In, Imax).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2248\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2248\"><strong data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2193\">Installationspunkt:<\/strong> Hoved- eller underfordelingstavler inde i anl\u00e6gget.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2496\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2272\"><strong data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2270\">N\u00f8gleparametre:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2496\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2347\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2347\">I (nominel udledningsstr\u00f8m): udholdenhed under flere oversp\u00e6ndinger.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2417\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2417\">Imax (Maximum Discharge Current): maksimal oversp\u00e6ndingskapacitet.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2496\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2496\">Op: skal koordinere med b\u00e5de opstr\u00f8ms Type 1 og nedstr\u00f8ms Type 3.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2578\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2578\"><strong data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2519\">Anvendt teknologi:<\/strong> MOV-baserede moduler, ofte stikbar for nem udskiftning.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2716\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2597\"><strong data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2595\">Brugstilf\u00e6lde:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2716\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2655\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2655\">Beboelsesboliger, kontorbygninger, detailbutikker.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2716\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2716\">Standardbeskyttelse i omr\u00e5der med moderat oversp\u00e6ndingsrisiko.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2824\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2824\"><strong data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2731\">Eksempel:<\/strong> Et lille kontor uden ekstern LPS vil typisk bruge Type 2 SPD'er i hovedkortet.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\u00d8nsker du en detaljeret opdeling? L\u00e6s hele vores guide: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1147\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/da\/blog\/what-is-a-type-2-surge-protection-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1145\">Hvad er en type 2 oversp\u00e6ndingsbeskyttelsesenhed?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2890\">4.3 Type 3 SPD'er (IEC 61643-11, klasse III, combo wave)<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"3555\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"3022\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"3022\"><strong data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2908\">Definition:<\/strong> Fin beskyttelse af terminaludstyr. Testet med kombinationsb\u00f8lge (1,2\/50 \u00b5s sp\u00e6nding + 8\/20 \u00b5s str\u00f8m).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3126\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3126\"><strong data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3048\">Installationspunkt:<\/strong> S\u00e5 t\u00e6t som muligt p\u00e5 den beskyttede enhed (stikkontakt, enhedsindgang).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3273\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3150\"><strong data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3148\">N\u00f8gleparametre:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3273\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3216\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3216\">Op: meget lavt sp\u00e6ndeniveau for at beskytte f\u00f8lsomme belastninger.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3273\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3273\">Skal bruges i koordination med opstr\u00f8ms Type 2.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3348\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3348\"><strong data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3296\">Anvendt teknologi:<\/strong> MOV'er kombineret med filtre for ekstra d\u00e6mpning.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3435\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3367\"><strong data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3365\">Brugstilf\u00e6lde:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3435\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3435\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3435\">Computere, LED-drivere, medicinsk elektronik og kontrolsystemer.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3555\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3555\"><strong data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3450\">Eksempel:<\/strong> En hospitals-MR-maskine kr\u00e6ver Type 3 SPD i n\u00e6rheden af \u200b\u200benheden, der arbejder sammen med opstr\u00f8ms Type 2.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nL\u00e6r mere i vores dedikerede artikel: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1584\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/da\/blog\/what-is-a-type-3-surge-protector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1582\">Hvad er en type 3 oversp\u00e6ndingsbeskytter?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3594\">4.4 T1+T2 kombinations-SPD'er<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"4178\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3710\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3710\"><strong data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3612\">Definition:<\/strong> En enkelt SPD-enhed testet for b\u00e5de klasse I (10\/350 \u00b5s) og klasse II (8\/20 \u00b5s) b\u00f8lgeformer.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3804\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3804\"><strong data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3725\">Fordel:<\/strong> Beskytter mod direkte lynnedslag samt koblingssp\u00e6ndinger i \u00e9n enhed.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3895\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3895\"><strong data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3830\">Installationspunkt:<\/strong> Serviceindgang, n\u00e5r plads eller budget begr\u00e6nser flere enheder.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3896\" data-end=\"4076\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"3914\"><strong data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"3912\">Brugstilf\u00e6lde:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"4076\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"3996\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3919\" data-end=\"3996\">Mellemstore erhvervs- eller boligbyggerier har brug for kompakte l\u00f8sninger.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3999\" data-end=\"4076\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4076\">Steder, hvor koordinering mellem separate Type 1 og Type 2 er vanskelig.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4178\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4079\" data-end=\"4178\"><strong data-start=\"4079\" data-end=\"4091\">Eksempel:<\/strong> A shopping mall's main switchboard may install a T1+T2 SPD to simplify protection.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4217\">4,5 T2+T3 kombinations-SPD'er<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"4218\" data-end=\"4676\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4218\" data-end=\"4299\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4220\" data-end=\"4299\"><strong data-start=\"4220\" data-end=\"4235\">Definition:<\/strong> Hybride enheder er testet for klasse II og klasse III ydeevne.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4300\" data-end=\"4374\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4302\" data-end=\"4374\"><strong data-start=\"4302\" data-end=\"4314\">Fordel:<\/strong> Giver b\u00e5de distributionsniveau og terminalbeskyttelse.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4375\" data-end=\"4477\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4377\" data-end=\"4477\"><strong data-start=\"4377\" data-end=\"4400\">Installationspunkt:<\/strong> Underpaneler t\u00e6t p\u00e5 f\u00f8lsomme belastninger, is\u00e6r hvis kabelf\u00f8ringer overstiger 10 m.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4478\" data-end=\"4559\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4496\"><strong data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4494\">Brugstilf\u00e6lde:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"4499\" data-end=\"4559\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4499\" data-end=\"4559\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4501\" data-end=\"4559\">Datacentre, serverrum, industrielle styreskabe.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4560\" data-end=\"4676\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4562\" data-end=\"4676\"><strong data-start=\"4562\" data-end=\"4574\">Eksempel:<\/strong> En fabriksautomationslinje med lange kabelf\u00f8ringer til PLC'er kan bruge en T2+T3 SPD n\u00e6r PLC-panelerne.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"4683\" data-end=\"4734\">4.6 Type 4 SPD'er (UL 1449, kun Nordamerika)<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"4735\" data-end=\"5324\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4735\" data-end=\"4856\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4737\" data-end=\"4856\"><strong data-start=\"4737\" data-end=\"4762\">Definition (UL 1449):<\/strong> Komponentsamlinger, der ikke er beregnet som selvst\u00e6ndige enheder, men integreret i OEM-udstyr.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4857\" data-end=\"5012\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4859\" data-end=\"4879\"><strong data-start=\"4859\" data-end=\"4877\">Underkategorier:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"4882\" data-end=\"5012\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4882\" data-end=\"4965\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4884\" data-end=\"4965\">Type 4 Component Assemblys (CA): f\u00e6rdigpakkede SPD-dele til producenter.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4968\" data-end=\"5012\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4970\" data-end=\"5012\">Type 5-komponenter: r\u00e5 MOV'er eller GDT'er.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5013\" data-end=\"5099\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5015\" data-end=\"5099\"><strong data-start=\"5015\" data-end=\"5038\">Installationspunkt:<\/strong> Indvendige apparater, str\u00f8mforsyninger eller specialbyggede paneler.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5100\" data-end=\"5230\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5102\" data-end=\"5118\"><strong data-start=\"5102\" data-end=\"5116\">Brugstilf\u00e6lde:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"5121\" data-end=\"5230\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5121\" data-end=\"5166\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5123\" data-end=\"5166\">OEM'er, der designer oversp\u00e6ndingsbeskyttet udstyr.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5169\" data-end=\"5230\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5171\" data-end=\"5230\">Specialiseret industriudstyr p\u00e5 det nordamerikanske marked.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5231\" data-end=\"5324\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5233\" data-end=\"5324\"><strong data-start=\"5233\" data-end=\"5245\">Eksempel:<\/strong> En UPS-producent integrerer Type 4 SPD-enheder i sine produkter.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"5331\" data-end=\"5382\">4,7 PV\/DC SPD'er (IEC 61643-31, op til 1500 VDC)<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"5383\" data-end=\"6082\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5383\" data-end=\"5474\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5385\" data-end=\"5474\"><strong data-start=\"5385\" data-end=\"5400\">Definition:<\/strong> Oversp\u00e6ndingsbeskyttelsesanordninger designet til fotovoltaiske og j\u00e6vnstr\u00f8mskredsl\u00f8b.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5475\" data-end=\"5555\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5477\" data-end=\"5555\"><strong data-start=\"5477\" data-end=\"5496\">Teststandarder:<\/strong> IEC 61643-31 specificerer krav til DC-applikationer.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5556\" data-end=\"5647\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5558\" data-end=\"5647\"><strong data-start=\"5558\" data-end=\"5581\">Installationspunkt:<\/strong> PV-array-kombinationsbokse, invertere og DC-fordelingstavler.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5648\" data-end=\"5876\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5650\" data-end=\"5671\"><strong data-start=\"5650\" data-end=\"5669\">N\u00f8gleparametre:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"5674\" data-end=\"5876\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5674\" data-end=\"5740\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5676\" data-end=\"5740\">Ucpv: nominel kontinuerlig PV-sp\u00e6nding (600 V, 1000 V, 1500 V).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5743\" data-end=\"5796\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5745\" data-end=\"5796\">In \/ Imax: oversp\u00e6ndingsstr\u00f8mh\u00e5ndtering p\u00e5 DC-siden.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5799\" data-end=\"5876\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5801\" data-end=\"5876\">Responstid: skal v\u00e6re hurtig nok til halvlederbaserede invertere.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5877\" data-end=\"5976\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5879\" data-end=\"5895\"><strong data-start=\"5879\" data-end=\"5893\">Brugstilf\u00e6lde:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"5898\" data-end=\"5976\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5898\" data-end=\"5976\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5900\" data-end=\"5976\">Solarfarme i brugsskala, solcelleanl\u00e6g p\u00e5 taget, batteriopbevaringsfaciliteter.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5977\" data-end=\"6082\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5979\" data-end=\"6082\"><strong data-start=\"5979\" data-end=\"5991\">Eksempel:<\/strong> En 1500 VDC solcelleg\u00e5rd skal bruge <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/da\/product_category\/pv-surge-protection-type-1-type-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"6024\" data-end=\"6041\">T1+T2 PV SPD'er<\/strong><\/a> ved kombinationsbokse og inverterindgange.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"6089\" data-end=\"6304\"><strong data-start=\"6091\" data-end=\"6115\">Pro-tip til l\u00e6sere:<\/strong> Brug altid en <em data-start=\"6129\" data-end=\"6153\">koordineret SPD-system<\/em>. Type 1 ved indgangen, Type 2 ved underpaneler og Type 3 t\u00e6t p\u00e5 kritiske belastninger. Til PV skal du tilf\u00f8je Type 2 eller T1+T2 DC SPD'er som specificeret af IEC 61643-31.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3197\">5. Type 1 vs Type 2 vs Type 3 SPD-enheder<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3436\">Hvis du vil have et dybere dyk, s\u00e5 tjek vores dedikerede blog om dette emne her:<br data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3273\" \/><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/da\/blog\/difference-between-type-1-type-2-and-type-3-surge-protective-devices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3434\"><em><strong>Forskellen mellem Type 1, Type 2 og Type 3 SPD'er<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3504\">Her er en hurtig sammenligning, der hj\u00e6lper dig med at v\u00e6lge den rigtige SPD-type:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Attribut<\/th>\r\n<th><strong>Type 1 SPD<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th><strong>Type 2 SPD<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th><strong>Type 3 SPD<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Testet standard<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>IEC 61643-11 Klasse I (10\/350 \u00b5s) + dobbeltklassificeret UL Type 1\/2<\/td>\r\n<td>IEC 61643-11 Klasse II (8\/20 \u00b5s) + UL Type 2<\/td>\r\n<td>IEC 61643-11 Klasse III (kombinationsb\u00f8lge) + UL Type 3<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Typisk placering<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Serviceindgang \/ Hovedtavle<\/td>\r\n<td>Indvendig fordelingstavler\/undertavler<\/td>\r\n<td>Inden for 1 m fra kritiske belastninger (computere, chauff\u00f8rer, medicinsk udstyr)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Prim\u00e6r funktion<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>H\u00e5ndter direkte lynstr\u00f8m; beskytte bygningens indgang<\/td>\r\n<td>H\u00e5ndter modul\u00e6re oversp\u00e6ndinger fra switching, fejlbuer osv.<\/td>\r\n<td>Undertrykk resterende energi for f\u00f8lsom elektronik.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Parameter fokus<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>h\u00f8j impedans; Uc \u2265 systemsp\u00e6nding; Koordinering op<\/td>\r\n<td>I Imax, Up cascading med upstream\/downstream SPD'er<\/td>\r\n<td>Ultra-lav op; pr\u00e6cis fastsp\u00e6nding for at beskytte f\u00f8lsomme belastninger<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Installationsnote<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Har brug for store ledninger (\u226516 mm\u00b2); kan installeres uden opstr\u00f8ms OCPD; skal koordineres med Type 2<\/td>\r\n<td>Kr\u00e6ver opstr\u00f8ms overstr\u00f8msbeskyttelse; ledninger \u22656 mm\u00b2<\/td>\r\n<td>Meget t\u00e6t p\u00e5 last; supplement til upstream Type 2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Brug Cases<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Bygninger med LPS, h\u00f8je strukturer og h\u00f8je lynzoner<\/td>\r\n<td>De fleste boliger, kommercielle faciliteter og industrielle underpaneler<\/td>\r\n<td>PC-klynger, PLC-stativer, LED\/medicinske systemer<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h4 data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1168\">Oversigt<\/h4>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1421\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1258\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1258\"><strong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1200\">Type 1 SPD'er<\/strong> h\u00e5ndtere h\u00f8jenergi, direkte lynnedslag (10\/350 \u00b5s).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1334\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1334\"><strong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1276\">Type 2 SPD'er<\/strong> afb\u00f8de koblingsst\u00f8d og indirekte st\u00f8d (8\/20 \u00b5s).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1421\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1421\"><strong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1352\">Type 3 SPD'er<\/strong> beskyt f\u00f8lsomt udstyr p\u00e5 den sidste kilometer (kombinationsb\u00f8lgeform).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"253\">6. S\u00e5dan installeres og koordineres oversp\u00e6ndingsbeskyttelsesenheder (SPD)<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"619\">Korrekt installation er lige s\u00e5 kritisk som at v\u00e6lge de rigtige typer oversp\u00e6ndingsbeskyttelsesanordninger (SPD). Forkert ledningsf\u00f8ring eller d\u00e5rlig koordinering kan kompromittere beskyttelsesniveauerne, selvom SPD'en selv opfylder IEC- eller UL-standarderne. Baseret p\u00e5 IEC 61643-11, IEC 61643-31, UL 1449 og vores virksomheds tekniske retningslinjer er her de vigtigste bedste praksisser:<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"619\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/da\/attachment\/spds-install\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2167\"><img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SPDs-install-1024x726.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"726\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"654\">1. Korteste forbindelsesregel<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"917\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"789\">\r\n<p data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"789\">Hold alle SPD-tilslutningsledninger s\u00e5 korte og lige som muligt, ideelt set \u2264 0,5 m (som anbefalet i vores tekniske manual).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"917\">\r\n<p data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"917\">Lange ledninger introducerer induktiv sp\u00e6ndingsstigning, hvilket \u00f8ger restsp\u00e6ndingen (Op) set af det beskyttede udstyr.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"950\">2. Korrekt lederst\u00f8rrelse<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1317\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1242\">\r\n<p data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1002\">Brug ledere dimensioneret efter SPD-typen:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1242\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1089\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1089\"><strong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1022\">Type 1 SPD:<\/strong> minimum 16 mm\u00b2 kobber (h\u00f8jenergi lynstr\u00f8m, Iimp).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1137\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1137\"><strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1109\">Type 2 SPD:<\/strong> minimum 6 mm\u00b2 kobber.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1242\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1242\"><strong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1157\">Type 3 SPD:<\/strong> f\u00f8lg producentens data, typisk mindre tv\u00e6rsnit p\u00e5 grund af lavere str\u00f8m.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1317\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1317\">Brug altid kobberledere med lav impedans og undg\u00e5 skarpe b\u00f8jninger.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1349\">3. Potentialudligning<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1571\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1447\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1447\">Alle SPD'er skal tilsluttes den samme hovedjordingsstang eller potentialudligningssystem.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1571\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1571\">Bonding sikrer, at oversp\u00e6ndingsenergi aflades sikkert til jorden, hvilket undg\u00e5r farlige potentialeforskelle mellem kredsl\u00f8b.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1598\">4. SPD-koordinering<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"2069\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1738\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1738\">Sp\u00e6ndingsbeskyttelsesniveau (op) hierarki: Opstr\u00f8ms SPD'er (type 1) b\u00f8r altid have en h\u00f8jere opstr\u00f8ms SPD'er end nedstr\u00f8ms SPD'er (type 2\/3).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1907\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1907\">Afstandsregel: Hvis kablet mellem SPD'er og beskyttede belastninger er l\u00e6ngere end 10 m, skal du installere en ekstra nedstr\u00f8ms SPD (f.eks. Type 3) for bedre beskyttelse.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2069\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"2069\">Parallel koordinering: For flertrinsbeskyttelse (Type 1 + Type 2 + Type 3) skal du sikre korrekt energifordeling, s\u00e5 ingen enkelt enhed bliver overbelastet.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2105\">5. Back-up beskyttelse (OCPD)<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2388\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2187\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2187\">Brug altid dedikerede sikringer eller afbrydere til at beskytte selve SPD'en.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2271\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2271\">Vores manual specificerer reservesikringer afh\u00e6ngigt af SPD-model og Imax\/Iimp.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2388\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2388\">UL 1449 kr\u00e6ver ogs\u00e5 korrekt overstr\u00f8msbeskyttelse for at forhindre SPD-overophedning eller fejl under ekstreme begivenheder.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2660\"><strong data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2409\">Pro tip:<\/strong> Kontroller altid overholdelse af <strong data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2521\">IEC 61643-11 (AC SPD'er), IEC 61643-31 (PV\/DC SPD'er), <\/strong>eller UL 1449 (Nordamerika) afh\u00e6ngigt af din region. Korrekt installation og koordinering maksimerer SPD's levetid og sikrer sikkerheden af \u200b\u200bhele det elektriske system.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"6325\" data-end=\"6343\">7. Konklusion<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"6344\" data-end=\"6467\">Typer af oversp\u00e6ndingsbeskyttelsesanordninger er ikke udskiftelige - hver spiller en unik rolle i at forsvare elektriske systemer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"6468\" data-end=\"6720\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6468\" data-end=\"6524\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6470\" data-end=\"6524\"><strong data-start=\"6470\" data-end=\"6480\">Type 1<\/strong> sk\u00e6rme mod direkte lynnedslag.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6525\" data-end=\"6581\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6527\" data-end=\"6581\"><strong data-start=\"6527\" data-end=\"6537\">Type 2<\/strong> er arbejdshesten for fordelingstavler.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6582\" data-end=\"6638\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6584\" data-end=\"6638\"><strong data-start=\"6584\" data-end=\"6594\">Type 3<\/strong> beskytter din mest f\u00f8lsomme elektronik.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6639\" data-end=\"6720\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6641\" data-end=\"6720\"><strong data-start=\"6641\" data-end=\"6672\">Kombinationer og PV\/DC SPD'er<\/strong> d\u00e6kke specialiserede og vedvarende applikationer.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"6722\" data-end=\"6892\">Ved at forst\u00e5 SPD-typer, deres standarder og installationsregler kan du designe et lagdelt forsvar, der sikrer sikkerhed, minimerer nedetid og beskytter investeringer.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":2160,"parent":0,"menu_order":125,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"blog_category":[9],"class_list":["post-2163","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog_category-industry-news"],"acf":{"des":"Discover the different Types of Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) \u2014 Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, combo units, and PV\/DC solutions. Backed by IEC and UL standards, this guide explains how each SPD works, where to install it, and how to coordinate them for reliable protection of homes, businesses, and solar systems.","txt":"<h2 data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"404\">1. Introduction<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"685\">Power surges are silent killers in modern electrical systems. From residential electronics to industrial automation and solar plants, even a single transient overvoltage can cause downtime, costly repairs, or equipment failure. The solution? <strong data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"683\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/product-category\/ac-power-surge-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surge Protection Devices (SPDs)<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"952\">In this guide, we\u2019ll break down the different Types of Surge Protection Devices, explain how they work, and compare their applications. By the end, you\u2019ll know exactly which SPD types fit your system \u2014 whether it\u2019s a home, data center, or PV installation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1001\">2. What Are Surge Protection Devices?<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1283\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/product-category\/ac-power-surge-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1037\">Surge Protection Device (SPD)<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>is a safety component installed in an electrical system to limit transient overvoltages caused by lightning strikes, switching events, or utility disturbances. It works by diverting surge energy safely to earth, protecting connected equipment.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1440\">Think of an SPD as a pressure-release valve: it doesn\u2019t stop the surge from happening, but it channels the excess energy away from sensitive electronics.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1440\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/product-category\/ac-power-surge-protection\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2160\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-2160 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BR-20-4P-1Type-2-Surge-Protection-Device.jpg-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Types of Surge Protection Devices\" width=\"705\" height=\"705\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1486\">3. How Does Surge Protection Work?<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1734\">SPDs rely on components such as Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs), Gas Discharge Tubes (GDTs), and spark gaps. When voltage exceeds a safe threshold (Uc), the SPD switches into conduction mode, clamping the surge to a lower residual voltage (Up).<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1767\">Key parameters to understand:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"2141\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1853\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1853\"><strong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1816\">Uc (Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage):<\/strong> the normal voltage the SPD can handle.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1945\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1945\"><strong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1890\">Up (Voltage Protection Level):<\/strong> clamping voltage that downstream devices will \u201csee.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2048\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2048\"><strong data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2000\">In \/ Imax (Nominal &amp; Maximum Discharge Current):<\/strong> how much surge current the device can absorb.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2141\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2141\"><strong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2078\">Iimp (Impulse Current):<\/strong> specific to Type 1, representing lightning strike waveforms.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/attachment\/spd-install\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2159\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SPD-install.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"745\" height=\"609\" \/><\/a>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"527\">4. Types of Surge Protection Devices<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"821\">Understanding SPD types is the key to designing layered surge protection. International standards such as <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/en\/publication\/65314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"660\">IEC 61643-11 (AC)<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/en\/publication\/26931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"686\">IEC 61643-31 (DC\/PV)<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nemasurge.org\/ul-1449-transient-voltage-surge-suppressors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"719\">UL 1449 (North America)<\/strong> <\/a>define different classes based on test waveforms, energy capability, and installation location.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"975\">Below, we break down the different types of surge protection devices (SPDs) you\u2019ll encounter, with their technical roles and application guidance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1038\">4.1 Type 1 SPDs (IEC 61643-11, Class I, 10\/350 \u00b5s)<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1975\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1201\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1201\"><strong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1056\">Definition:<\/strong> Designed to discharge partial lightning current. Tested with the 10\/350 \u00b5s impulse waveform (Iimp) representing a direct lightning strike.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1383\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1383\"><strong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1227\">Installation Point:<\/strong> Service entrance, typically upstream of the main distribution board. Often used in buildings equipped with an external Lightning Protection System (LPS).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1658\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1407\"><strong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1405\">Key Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1658\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1475\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1475\">Iimp (Impulse Current): rated lightning current capacity.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1571\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1571\">Uc (Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage): ensures no damage during normal operation.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1658\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1658\">Up (Voltage Protection Level): residual voltage seen by downstream circuits.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1731\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1731\"><strong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1681\">Technology Used:<\/strong> Spark gaps, heavy-duty MOVs, or hybrid designs.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1862\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1750\"><strong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1748\">Use Cases:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1862\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1806\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1806\">Industrial facilities, telecom towers, hospitals.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1862\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1862\">Tall buildings in high lightning density regions.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1975\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1975\"><strong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1877\">Example:<\/strong> A factory with rooftop lightning rods will require Type 1 SPDs at the main incoming supply.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2037\">4.2 Type 2 SPDs (IEC 61643-11, Class II, 8\/20 \u00b5s)<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2824\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2167\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2167\"><strong data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2055\">Definition:<\/strong> Handles switching surges and indirect lightning effects. Tested with 8\/20 \u00b5s current waveform (In, Imax).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2248\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2248\"><strong data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2193\">Installation Point:<\/strong> Main or sub-distribution boards inside the facility.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2496\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2272\"><strong data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2270\">Key Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2496\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2347\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2347\">In (Nominal Discharge Current): endurance under multiple surges.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2417\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2417\">Imax (Maximum Discharge Current): maximum surge capability.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2496\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2496\">Up: must coordinate with both upstream Type 1 and downstream Type 3.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2578\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2578\"><strong data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2519\">Technology Used:<\/strong> MOV-based modules, often pluggable for easy replacement.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2716\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2597\"><strong data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2595\">Use Cases:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2716\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2655\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2655\">Residential homes, office buildings, retail stores.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2716\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2716\">Standard protection in areas with moderate surge risk.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2824\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2824\"><strong data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2731\">Example:<\/strong> A small office without external LPS would typically use Type 2 SPDs in the main board.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nWant a detailed breakdown? Read our full guide: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1147\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/blog\/what-is-a-type-2-surge-protection-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1145\">What Is a Type 2 Surge Protection Device?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2890\">4.3 Type 3 SPDs (IEC 61643-11, Class III, combo wave)<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"3555\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"3022\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"3022\"><strong data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2908\">Definition:<\/strong> Fine protection for terminal equipment. Tested with combination wave (1.2\/50 \u00b5s voltage + 8\/20 \u00b5s current).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3126\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3126\"><strong data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3048\">Installation Point:<\/strong> As close as possible to the protected device (socket outlet, device input).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3273\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3150\"><strong data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3148\">Key Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3273\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3216\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3216\">Up: very low clamping level to protect sensitive loads.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3273\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3273\">Must be used in coordination with upstream Type 2.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3348\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3348\"><strong data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3296\">Technology Used:<\/strong> MOVs combined with filters for extra attenuation.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3435\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3367\"><strong data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3365\">Use Cases:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3435\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3435\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3435\">Computers, LED drivers, medical electronics, and control systems.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3555\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3555\"><strong data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3450\">Example:<\/strong> A hospital MRI machine requires Type 3 SPD near the device, working together with upstream Type 2.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nLearn more in our dedicated article: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1584\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/blog\/what-is-a-type-3-surge-protector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1582\">What Is a Type 3 Surge Protector?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3594\">4.4 T1+T2 Combination SPDs<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"4178\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3710\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3710\"><strong data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3612\">Definition:<\/strong> A single SPD unit tested for both Class I (10\/350 \u00b5s) and Class II (8\/20 \u00b5s) waveforms.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3804\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3804\"><strong data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3725\">Benefit:<\/strong> Protects against direct lightning as well as switching surges in one device.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3895\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3895\"><strong data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3830\">Installation Point:<\/strong> Service entrance when space or budget limits multiple devices.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3896\" data-end=\"4076\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"3914\"><strong data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"3912\">Use Cases:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"4076\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"3996\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3919\" data-end=\"3996\">Medium-sized commercial or residential buildings need compact solutions.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3999\" data-end=\"4076\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4076\">Sites where coordination between separate Type 1 and Type 2 is difficult.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4178\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4079\" data-end=\"4178\"><strong data-start=\"4079\" data-end=\"4091\">Example:<\/strong> A shopping mall's main switchboard may install a T1+T2 SPD to simplify protection.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"4185\" data-end=\"4217\">4.5 T2+T3 Combination SPDs<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"4218\" data-end=\"4676\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4218\" data-end=\"4299\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4220\" data-end=\"4299\"><strong data-start=\"4220\" data-end=\"4235\">Definition:<\/strong> Hybrid devices are tested for Class II and Class III performance.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4300\" data-end=\"4374\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4302\" data-end=\"4374\"><strong data-start=\"4302\" data-end=\"4314\">Benefit:<\/strong> Provides both distribution-level and terminal protection.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4375\" data-end=\"4477\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4377\" data-end=\"4477\"><strong data-start=\"4377\" data-end=\"4400\">Installation Point:<\/strong> Sub-panels close to sensitive loads, especially if cable runs exceed 10 m.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4478\" data-end=\"4559\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4496\"><strong data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4494\">Use Cases:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"4499\" data-end=\"4559\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4499\" data-end=\"4559\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4501\" data-end=\"4559\">Data centers, server rooms, industrial control cabinets.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4560\" data-end=\"4676\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4562\" data-end=\"4676\"><strong data-start=\"4562\" data-end=\"4574\">Example:<\/strong> A factory automation line with long cable runs to PLCs can use a T2+T3 SPD near the PLC panels.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"4683\" data-end=\"4734\">4.6 Type 4 SPDs (UL 1449, North America only)<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"4735\" data-end=\"5324\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4735\" data-end=\"4856\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4737\" data-end=\"4856\"><strong data-start=\"4737\" data-end=\"4762\">Definition (UL 1449):<\/strong> Component assemblies not intended as stand-alone devices but integrated into OEM equipment.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4857\" data-end=\"5012\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4859\" data-end=\"4879\"><strong data-start=\"4859\" data-end=\"4877\">Subcategories:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"4882\" data-end=\"5012\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4882\" data-end=\"4965\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4884\" data-end=\"4965\">Type 4 Component Assemblies (CA): pre-packaged SPD parts for manufacturers.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4968\" data-end=\"5012\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4970\" data-end=\"5012\">Type 5 Components: raw MOVs or GDTs.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5013\" data-end=\"5099\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5015\" data-end=\"5099\"><strong data-start=\"5015\" data-end=\"5038\">Installation Point:<\/strong> Inside appliances, power supplies, or custom-built panels.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5100\" data-end=\"5230\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5102\" data-end=\"5118\"><strong data-start=\"5102\" data-end=\"5116\">Use Cases:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"5121\" data-end=\"5230\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5121\" data-end=\"5166\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5123\" data-end=\"5166\">OEMs designing surge-protected equipment.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5169\" data-end=\"5230\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5171\" data-end=\"5230\">Specialized industrial gear in the North American market.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5231\" data-end=\"5324\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5233\" data-end=\"5324\"><strong data-start=\"5233\" data-end=\"5245\">Example:<\/strong> A UPS manufacturer integrates Type 4 SPD assemblies inside its products.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"5331\" data-end=\"5382\">4.7 PV\/DC SPDs (IEC 61643-31, up to 1500 VDC)<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"5383\" data-end=\"6082\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5383\" data-end=\"5474\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5385\" data-end=\"5474\"><strong data-start=\"5385\" data-end=\"5400\">Definition:<\/strong> Surge protection devices designed for photovoltaic and DC circuits.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5475\" data-end=\"5555\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5477\" data-end=\"5555\"><strong data-start=\"5477\" data-end=\"5496\">Test Standards:<\/strong> IEC 61643-31 specifies requirements for DC applications.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5556\" data-end=\"5647\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5558\" data-end=\"5647\"><strong data-start=\"5558\" data-end=\"5581\">Installation Point:<\/strong> PV array combiner boxes, inverters, and DC distribution boards.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5648\" data-end=\"5876\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5650\" data-end=\"5671\"><strong data-start=\"5650\" data-end=\"5669\">Key Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"5674\" data-end=\"5876\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5674\" data-end=\"5740\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5676\" data-end=\"5740\">Ucpv: rated continuous PV voltage (600 V, 1000 V, 1500 V).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5743\" data-end=\"5796\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5745\" data-end=\"5796\">In \/ Imax: surge current handling on the DC side.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5799\" data-end=\"5876\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5801\" data-end=\"5876\">Response time: must be fast enough for semiconductor-based inverters.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5877\" data-end=\"5976\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5879\" data-end=\"5895\"><strong data-start=\"5879\" data-end=\"5893\">Use Cases:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"5898\" data-end=\"5976\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5898\" data-end=\"5976\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5900\" data-end=\"5976\">Utility-scale solar farms, rooftop PV systems, battery storage facilities.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5977\" data-end=\"6082\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5979\" data-end=\"6082\"><strong data-start=\"5979\" data-end=\"5991\">Example:<\/strong> A 1500 VDC solar farm will need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/product_category\/pv-surge-protection-type-1-type-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"6024\" data-end=\"6041\">T1+T2 PV SPDs<\/strong><\/a> at combiner boxes and inverter inputs.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"6089\" data-end=\"6304\"><strong data-start=\"6091\" data-end=\"6115\">Pro Tip for readers:<\/strong> Always use a <em data-start=\"6129\" data-end=\"6153\">coordinated SPD system<\/em>. Type 1 at the entrance, Type 2 at sub-panels, and Type 3 close to critical loads. For PV, add Type 2 or T1+T2 DC SPDs as specified by IEC 61643-31.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3197\">5. Type 1 vs Type 2 vs Type 3 SPD Devices<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3436\">If you want a deeper dive, check our dedicated blog on this topic here:<br data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3273\" \/><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/blog\/difference-between-type-1-type-2-and-type-3-surge-protective-devices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3434\"><em><strong>Difference Between Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 SPDs<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3504\">Here\u2019s a quick comparison to help you choose the right SPD type:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Attribute<\/th>\r\n<th><strong>Type 1 SPD<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th><strong>Type 2 SPD<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th><strong>Type 3 SPD<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Tested Standard<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>IEC 61643-11 Class I (10\/350 \u00b5s) + dual-rated UL Type 1\/2<\/td>\r\n<td>IEC 61643-11 Class II (8\/20 \u00b5s) + UL Type 2<\/td>\r\n<td>IEC 61643-11 Class III (combination wave) + UL Type 3<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Typical Location<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Service entrance \/ Main switchboard<\/td>\r\n<td>Inside distribution boards\/sub-panels<\/td>\r\n<td>Within 1 m of critical loads (computers, drivers, medical gear)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Primary Function<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Handle direct lightning current; protect building entrance<\/td>\r\n<td>Handle modular surges from switching, fault arcs, etc.<\/td>\r\n<td>Suppress residual energy for sensitive electronics.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Parameter Focus<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>High impedance; Uc \u2265 system voltage; Up coordination<\/td>\r\n<td>In Imax, Up cascading with upstream\/downstream SPDs<\/td>\r\n<td>Ultra-low Up; precise clamping to protect sensitive loads<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Installation Note<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Needs large wiring (\u226516 mm\u00b2); can be installed without upstream OCPD; must be coordinated with Type 2<\/td>\r\n<td>Requires upstream overcurrent protection; wiring \u22656 mm\u00b2<\/td>\r\n<td>Very close to load; supplement to upstream Type 2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Use Cases<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Buildings with LPS, tall structures, and high lightning zones<\/td>\r\n<td>Most homes, commercial facilities, and industrial sub-panels<\/td>\r\n<td>PC clusters, PLC racks, LED\/medical systems<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h4 data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1168\">Overview<\/h4>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1421\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1258\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1258\"><strong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1200\">Type 1 SPDs<\/strong> handle high-energy, direct lightning strokes (10\/350 \u00b5s).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1334\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1334\"><strong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1276\">Type 2 SPDs<\/strong> mitigate switching surges and indirect strikes (8\/20 \u00b5s).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1421\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1421\"><strong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1352\">Type 3 SPDs<\/strong> protect sensitive equipment at the last mile (combination waveform).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"253\">6. How to Install and Coordinate Surge Protection Devices (SPD)<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"619\">Correct installation is just as critical as selecting the right Types of Surge Protection Devices (SPD). Improper wiring or poor coordination can compromise protection levels, even if the SPD itself meets IEC or UL standards. Based on IEC 61643-11, IEC 61643-31, UL 1449, and our company\u2019s engineering guidelines, here are the key best practices:<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"619\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/attachment\/spds-install\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2167\"><img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SPDs-install-1024x726.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"726\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"654\">1. Shortest Connection Rule<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"917\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"789\">\r\n<p data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"789\">Keep all SPD connecting leads as short and straight as possible, ideally \u2264 0.5 m (as recommended in our technical manual).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"917\">\r\n<p data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"917\">Long leads introduce inductive voltage rise, which increases the residual voltage (Up) seen by the protected equipment.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"950\">2. Correct Conductor Size<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1317\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1242\">\r\n<p data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1002\">Use conductors sized according to the SPD type:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1242\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1089\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1089\"><strong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1022\">Type 1 SPD:<\/strong> minimum 16 mm\u00b2 copper (high-energy lightning current, Iimp).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1137\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1137\"><strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1109\">Type 2 SPD:<\/strong> minimum 6 mm\u00b2 copper.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1242\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1242\"><strong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1157\">Type 3 SPD:<\/strong> follow the manufacturer\u2019s data, typically smaller cross-sections due to lower current.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1317\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1317\">Always use copper conductors with low impedance and avoid sharp bends.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1349\">3. Equipotential Bonding<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1571\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1447\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1447\">All SPDs must be connected to the same main earthing bar or equipotential bonding system.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1571\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1571\">Bonding ensures surge energy is safely discharged to ground, avoiding dangerous potential differences between circuits.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1598\">4. SPD Coordination<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"2069\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1738\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1738\">Voltage Protection Level (Up) Hierarchy: Upstream SPDs (Type 1) should always have a higher Up than downstream SPDs (Type 2\/3).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1907\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1907\">Distance Rule: If the cable between SPDs and protected loads is longer than 10 m, install an additional downstream SPD (e.g., Type 3) for better protection.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2069\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"2069\">Parallel Coordination: For multi-stage protection (Type 1 + Type 2 + Type 3), ensure proper energy distribution so that no single device is overstressed.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2105\">5. Back-Up Protection (OCPD)<\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2388\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2187\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2187\">Always use dedicated fuses or circuit breakers to protect the SPD itself.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2271\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2271\">Our manual specifies back-up fuse ratings depending on SPD model and Imax\/Iimp.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2388\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2388\">UL 1449 also requires proper overcurrent protection to prevent SPD overheating or failure during extreme events.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2660\"><strong data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2409\">Pro Tip:<\/strong> Always verify compliance with <strong data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2521\">IEC 61643-11 (AC SPDs), IEC 61643-31 (PV\/DC SPDs), <\/strong>or UL 1449 (North America) depending on your region. Correct installation and coordination maximize SPD lifetime and ensure safety of the entire electrical system.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"6325\" data-end=\"6343\">7. Conclusion<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"6344\" data-end=\"6467\">Types of Surge Protection Devices are not interchangeable \u2014 each plays a unique role in defending electrical systems.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"6468\" data-end=\"6720\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6468\" data-end=\"6524\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6470\" data-end=\"6524\"><strong data-start=\"6470\" data-end=\"6480\">Type 1<\/strong> shields against direct lightning strikes.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6525\" data-end=\"6581\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6527\" data-end=\"6581\"><strong data-start=\"6527\" data-end=\"6537\">Type 2<\/strong> is the workhorse for distribution boards.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6582\" data-end=\"6638\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6584\" data-end=\"6638\"><strong data-start=\"6584\" data-end=\"6594\">Type 3<\/strong> protects your most sensitive electronics.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6639\" data-end=\"6720\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6641\" data-end=\"6720\"><strong data-start=\"6641\" data-end=\"6672\">Combinations and PV\/DC SPDs<\/strong> cover specialized and renewable applications.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"6722\" data-end=\"6892\">By understanding SPD types, their standards, and installation rules, you can design a layered defense that ensures safety, minimizes downtime, and protects investments.<\/p>"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/2163","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2160"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2163"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"blog_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog_category?post=2163"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}