{"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\/es\/blog\/how-to-choose-surge-protection-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00bfC\u00f3mo elegir dispositivos de protecci\u00f3n contra sobretensiones?"},"content":{"rendered":"Elegir protectores contra sobretensiones<\/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\nElegir el tipo de protectores contra sobretensiones<\/strong>\r\n\r\nEl tipo de protector contra sobretensiones depende de su ubicaci\u00f3n y de las limitaciones de la instalaci\u00f3n a proteger.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Configuraci\u00f3n<\/strong><\/td>\r\nSPD<\/strong><\/td>\r\nUbicaci\u00f3n<\/strong><\/td>\r\nBRITEC<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Instalaci\u00f3n equipada con LPS o podr\u00eda recibir el impacto de un rayo<\/td>\r\nType 1+2 \r\n\r\nType 1+2+3<\/td>\r\nOrigen del origen de la instalaci\u00f3n (Cuadro o cuadro principal)<\/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
Instalaci\u00f3n sin LPS<\/td>\r\nType 2 \r\n\r\nType 2+3<\/td>\r\ncuadro principal<\/td>\r\nBR-40 \r\n\r\nBR-20<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Protecci\u00f3n secundaria (SPD primario aguas abajo)<\/td>\r\nType 2 \r\n\r\n(or Type 3)<\/td>\r\ncerca de equipos protegidos<\/td>\r\nBR-40DP \r\n\r\nBR-20DP<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nElecci\u00f3n de las tensiones de funcionamiento Uc y 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\nTensi\u00f3n de funcionamiento Uc (L\u00ednea\/Tierra)<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Red de CA<\/td>\r\n230\/400V<\/td>\r\n120\/208V<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
sistema de aire acondicionado<\/td>\r\nTT<\/td>\r\nTennesse<\/td>\r\n\u00c9L<\/td>\r\nTennesse<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Tensi\u00f3n Uc mini<\/td>\r\n255V<\/td>\r\n255V<\/td>\r\n440V<\/td>\r\n135V<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
voltaje UT<\/td>\r\n335\/440V<\/td>\r\n335\/440V<\/td>\r\n\u2014<\/td>\r\n230\/175V<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
TOV N\/PE<\/td>\r\n1200 voltios<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nEligiendo Iimp<\/strong>\r\n\r\nLa corriente de impulso Iimp se define para el SPD tipo 1. La clasificaci\u00f3n m\u00ednima para Iimp es 12,5 kA por polo, seg\u00fan IEC 60364-5-534. Este nivel est\u00e1 adaptado al fen\u00f3meno real. Sin embargo, este valor puede aumentarse seg\u00fan el riesgo (c\u00e1lculo seg\u00fan EN 62305-1). BRITEC propone, en su gama de SPD Tipo 1, 3 niveles de corriente Iimp por polo: 12,5kA, 25kA y 50 kA.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Configuraci\u00f3n<\/strong><\/td>\r\nimp\/poste<\/strong><\/td>\r\nBRITEC<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Riesgo m\u00e1ximo<\/td>\r\n50ka<\/td>\r\nBR-50GR<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Densidad de rayos muy alta Mala conexi\u00f3n a tierra<\/td>\r\n25kA<\/td>\r\nBR-25GR \r\n\r\nBR-25M<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Densidad de rayos alta, media o baja<\/td>\r\n12,5kA<\/td>\r\nBR-12.5M<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nEligiendo En actual<\/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
Condiciones<\/strong><\/td>\r\nEn<\/strong><\/td>\r\nBRITEC<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Muy alta densidad de rayos<\/td>\r\n> 20 kA<\/td>\r\nBR-60 \r\n\r\nBR-70<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Densidad de rayos alta o media<\/td>\r\n10-20 kA<\/td>\r\nBR-40 \r\n\r\nBR-20<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Baja densidad de rayos o SPD secundario<\/td>\r\n5 kA<\/td>\r\nBR-15DP<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nElegir el nivel de protecci\u00f3n Subir<\/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
Condiciones<\/strong><\/td>\r\nRecomendado hasta<\/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 en la entrada de la instalaci\u00f3n<\/td>\r\n2,5 kV m\u00e1x.<\/td>\r\n1,5 kV m\u00e1x.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Equipos electromec\u00e1nicos protegidos.<\/td>\r\n2,5 kilovoltios<\/td>\r\n1,5 kilovoltios<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Equipos protegidos basados \u200b\u200ben electr\u00f3nica<\/td>\r\n1,5 kilovoltios<\/td>\r\n0,8 kilovoltios<\/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\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/825","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/826"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=825"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"blog_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog_category?post=825"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}