{"id":825,"date":"2023-12-18T14:35:43","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T06:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/?post_type=blog&p=825"},"modified":"2024-09-05T16:31:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T08:31:35","slug":"how-to-choose-surge-protection-devices","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/de\/blog\/how-to-choose-surge-protection-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"Wie w\u00e4hlt man \u00dcberspannungsschutzger\u00e4te aus?"},"content":{"rendered":"Auswahl von \u00dcberspannungsschutzger\u00e4ten<\/strong>\r\n\r\nBritec\u2019s line of AC power surge protectors is designed to cover all possible configurations in low voltage installations. They are available in many versions, which differ in:\r\n\r\n\u2013 Type or test class (1, 2 or 3)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Operating voltage (Uc)\r\n\r\n\u2013 AC network configuration (Single\/three-Phase)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Discharge currents (Iimp, In, Imax, Uoc)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Protection level (Up)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Protection technology (varistors, spark gap, filter)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Features (differential mode, plug-in, remote signaling, compact).\r\n\r\nThe surge protection selection must be done following the local electrical code requirements (e.g.: minimum rating for In) and specific conditions (e.g.: high lightning density).\r\n\r\nAuswahl des Typs des \u00dcberspannungsschutzes<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDie Art des \u00dcberspannungsschutzes richtet sich nach seinem Standort und den Einschr\u00e4nkungen der zu sch\u00fctzenden Anlage.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Konfiguration<\/strong><\/td>\r\nSPD<\/strong><\/td>\r\nStandort<\/strong><\/td>\r\nBRITEC<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Die Installation ist mit LPS ausgestattet oder k\u00f6nnte vom Blitz getroffen werden<\/td>\r\nType 1+2 \r\n\r\nType 1+2+3<\/td>\r\nUrsprung des Installationsursprungs (Panel oder Hauptschalttafel)<\/td>\r\nBR-50GR \r\n\r\nBR-25GR\r\n\r\nBR-25M\r\n\r\nBR-12.5M<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Installation ohne LPS<\/td>\r\nType 2 \r\n\r\nType 2+3<\/td>\r\nHauptschalttafel<\/td>\r\nBR-40 \r\n\r\nBR-20<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sekund\u00e4rer Schutz (nachgeschaltetes prim\u00e4res SPD)<\/td>\r\nType 2 \r\n\r\n(or Type 3)<\/td>\r\nin der N\u00e4he gesch\u00fctzter Ger\u00e4te<\/td>\r\nBR-40DP \r\n\r\nBR-20DP<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nAuswahl der Betriebsspannungen Uc und UT<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe SPD Uc voltage (maximum continuous operating voltage) depends on:\r\n\r\n\u2013 Nominal voltage of the AC network (Uo)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Type of AC system (TN, TT, IT).\r\n\r\nThe level of resistance to temporary overvoltage (UT) is related to the Uc voltage. In addition, withstanding the \u201chigh voltage\u201d TOV (1200 Vac, 300A, 200ms) between Neutral and PE is needed in TT AC system.\r\n\r\nBetriebsspannung Uc (Leitung\/Erde)<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
AC-Netzwerk<\/td>\r\n230\/400V<\/td>\r\n120\/208V<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
AC-System<\/td>\r\nTT<\/td>\r\nTN<\/td>\r\nES<\/td>\r\nTN<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Spannung Uc mini<\/td>\r\n255V<\/td>\r\n255V<\/td>\r\n440V<\/td>\r\n135V<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Spannung UT<\/td>\r\n335\/440 V<\/td>\r\n335\/440 V<\/td>\r\n\u2014<\/td>\r\n230\/175 V<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
TOV N\/PE<\/td>\r\n1200 V<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nIch w\u00e4hle Iimp<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDer Impulsstrom Iimp ist f\u00fcr SPD Typ 1 definiert. Der Mindestnennwert f\u00fcr Iimp betr\u00e4gt 12,5 kA pro Pol gem\u00e4\u00df IEC 60364-5-534. Dieses Niveau ist an das reale Ph\u00e4nomen angepasst. Dieser Wert kann jedoch je nach Risiko erh\u00f6ht werden (Berechnung nach EN 62305-1). BRITEC bietet in seiner SPD-Reihe vom Typ 1 drei Iimp-Stromstufen pro Pol an: 12,5 kA, 25 kA und 50 kA.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Konfiguration<\/strong><\/td>\r\nIimp\/Pol<\/strong><\/td>\r\nBRITEC<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Maximales Risiko<\/td>\r\n50kA<\/td>\r\nBR-50GR<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sehr hohe Blitzdichte. Schlechte Erdung<\/td>\r\n25kA<\/td>\r\nBR-25GR \r\n\r\nBR-25M<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Hohe, mittlere oder niedrige Blitzdichte<\/td>\r\n12,5 kA<\/td>\r\nBR-12,5M<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nW\u00e4hlen Sie \u201eIn aktuell\u201c.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe relevant nominal discharge current In for the SPD is in relation with the lightning risk in the installation area.\r\n\r\nThe minimum rating of In for a SPD connected at the installation entrance is 5 kA (8\/20 \u03bcs waveform), required by standard.\r\n\r\nNevertheless higher ratings are advised in case of high lightning density.\r\n\r\nMoreover higher values of In current will increase the SPD lifetime.\r\n\r\nImax (max. discharge current) rating is linked to In.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Bedingungen<\/strong><\/td>\r\nIn<\/strong><\/td>\r\nBRITEC<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sehr hohe Blitzdichte<\/td>\r\n> 20 kA<\/td>\r\nBR-60 \r\n\r\nBR-70<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Hohe oder mittlere Blitzdichte<\/td>\r\n10-20 kA<\/td>\r\nBR-40 \r\n\r\nBR-20<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Geringe Blitzdichte oder sekund\u00e4res SPD<\/td>\r\n5 kA<\/td>\r\nBR-15DP<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nAuswahl der Schutzstufe Up<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe user must select a surge protector with a protection level Up adapted to the withstand level of terminal equipment. In every case, the lower the protection level Up, the better the protection.\r\n\r\nIEC 60364 standard calls for the minimum protection level of 2.5 kV for a SPD connected at the entrance of a 230\/400 V network: this level is in compliance with the withstand of robust devices (electromechanical type).\r\n\r\nElectronic-based terminals have lower impulse withstand and require a better protection: so, surge protectors with 1.5 kV protection are necessary to provide efficient protection.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Bedingungen<\/strong><\/td>\r\nEmpfohlen<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
230\/400 V \r\n\r\nAC network<\/td>\r\n120\/208 V \r\n\r\nAC network<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
SPD am Installationseingang<\/td>\r\n2,5 kV max.<\/td>\r\n1,5 kV max.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Elektromechanisch gesch\u00fctzte Ger\u00e4te<\/td>\r\n2,5 kV<\/td>\r\n1,5 kV<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Elektronikbasierte gesch\u00fctzte Ausr\u00fcstung<\/td>\r\n1,5 kV<\/td>\r\n0,8 kV<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n ","protected":false},"featured_media":826,"parent":0,"menu_order":164,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"blog_category":[8],"class_list":["post-825","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog_category-company-news"],"acf":{"des":"Britec\u2019s line of AC power surge protectors is designed to cover all possible configurations in low voltage installations.","txt":"Choosing Surge Protectors<\/strong>\r\n\r\nBritec\u2019s line of AC power surge protectors is designed to cover all possible configurations in low voltage installations. They are available in many versions, which differ in:\r\n\r\n\u2013 Type or test class (1, 2 or 3)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Operating voltage (Uc)\r\n\r\n\u2013 AC network configuration (Single\/three-Phase)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Discharge currents (Iimp, In, Imax, Uoc)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Protection level (Up)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Protection technology (varistors, spark gap, filter)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Features (differential mode, plug-in, remote signaling, compact).\r\n\r\nThe surge protection selection must be done following the local electrical code requirements (e.g.: minimum rating for In) and specific conditions (e.g.: high lightning density).\r\n\r\nChoosing the Type of surge protectors<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe type of surge protector is based on its location and the constraints of the installation to be protected.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Configuration<\/strong><\/td>\r\nSPD<\/strong><\/td>\r\nLocation<\/strong><\/td>\r\nBRITEC<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Installation equipped with LPS or could be hit by lightning<\/td>\r\nType 1+2 \r\n\r\nType 1+2+3<\/td>\r\nOrigin of the installation origin (Panel or main switchboard)<\/td>\r\nBR-50GR \r\n\r\nBR-25GR\r\n\r\nBR-25M\r\n\r\nBR-12.5M<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Installation without LPS<\/td>\r\nType 2 \r\n\r\nType 2+3<\/td>\r\nmain switchboard<\/td>\r\nBR-40 \r\n\r\nBR-20<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Secondary protection (downstream primary SPD)<\/td>\r\nType 2 \r\n\r\n(or Type 3)<\/td>\r\nclose to protected equipment<\/td>\r\nBR-40DP \r\n\r\nBR-20DP<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nChoosing the operating voltages Uc and UT<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe SPD Uc voltage (maximum continuous operating voltage) depends on:\r\n\r\n\u2013 Nominal voltage of the AC network (Uo)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Type of AC system (TN, TT, IT).\r\n\r\nThe level of resistance to temporary overvoltage (UT) is related to the Uc voltage. In addition, withstanding the \u201chigh voltage\u201d TOV (1200 Vac, 300A, 200ms) between Neutral and PE is needed in TT AC system.\r\n\r\nOperating voltage Uc (Line\/Ground)<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
AC Network<\/td>\r\n230\/400V<\/td>\r\n120\/208V<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
AC system<\/td>\r\nTT<\/td>\r\nTN<\/td>\r\nIT<\/td>\r\nTN<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Voltage Uc mini<\/td>\r\n255V<\/td>\r\n255V<\/td>\r\n440V<\/td>\r\n135V<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Voltage UT<\/td>\r\n335\/440 V<\/td>\r\n335\/440 V<\/td>\r\n\u2014<\/td>\r\n230\/175 V<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
TOV N\/PE<\/td>\r\n1200 V<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nChoosing Iimp<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe impulse current Iimp is defined for Type 1 SPD. The minimum rating for Iimp is 12.5 kA by pole, following IEC 60364-5-534. This level is adapted to the real phenomenon. This value can, however, be increased according to the risk (calculation according to EN 62305-1). BRITEC proposes, in its Type 1 SPD range, 3 levels of Iimp current by pole: 12.5kA, 25kA and 50 kA.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Configuration<\/strong><\/td>\r\nIimp\/pole<\/strong><\/td>\r\nBRITEC<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Maximum risk<\/td>\r\n50kA<\/td>\r\nBR-50GR<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Very high lightning density Bad earthing<\/td>\r\n25kA<\/td>\r\nBR-25GR \r\n\r\nBR-25M<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
High, medium or low lightning density<\/td>\r\n12.5kA<\/td>\r\nBR-12.5M<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nChoosing In current<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe relevant nominal discharge current In for the SPD is in relation with the lightning risk in the installation area.\r\n\r\nThe minimum rating of In for a SPD connected at the installation entrance is 5 kA (8\/20 \u03bcs waveform), required by standard.\r\n\r\nNevertheless higher ratings are advised in case of high lightning density.\r\n\r\nMoreover higher values of In current will increase the SPD lifetime.\r\n\r\nImax (max. discharge current) rating is linked to In.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Conditions<\/strong><\/td>\r\nIn<\/strong><\/td>\r\nBRITEC<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Very high lightning density<\/td>\r\n> 20 kA<\/td>\r\nBR-60 \r\n\r\nBR-70<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
High or medium lightning density<\/td>\r\n10-20 kA<\/td>\r\nBR-40 \r\n\r\nBR-20<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Low lightning density or secondary SPD<\/td>\r\n5 kA<\/td>\r\nBR-15DP<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nChoosing the protection level Up<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe user must select a surge protector with a protection level Up adapted to the withstand level of terminal equipment. In every case, the lower the protection level Up, the better the protection.\r\n\r\nIEC 60364 standard calls for the minimum protection level of 2.5 kV for a SPD connected at the entrance of a 230\/400 V network: this level is in compliance with the withstand of robust devices (electromechanical type).\r\n\r\nElectronic-based terminals have lower impulse withstand and require a better protection: so, surge protectors with 1.5 kV protection are necessary to provide efficient protection.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Conditions<\/strong><\/td>\r\nRecommended Up<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
230\/400 V \r\n\r\nAC network<\/td>\r\n120\/208 V \r\n\r\nAC network<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
SPD at the installation entrance<\/td>\r\n2.5 kV max.<\/td>\r\n1.5 kV max.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Electromechanical protected equipment<\/td>\r\n2.5 kV<\/td>\r\n1.5 kV<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Electronic-based protected equipment<\/td>\r\n1.5 kV<\/td>\r\n0.8 kV<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n "},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/825","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/826"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=825"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"blog_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog_category?post=825"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}