{"id":862,"date":"2023-12-15T15:29:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T07:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=862"},"modified":"2024-09-05T16:40:47","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T08:40:47","slug":"surge-protection-devices-surge-arresters-spd","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/es\/blog\/surge-protection-devices-surge-arresters-spd\/","title":{"rendered":"Dispositivos de protecci\u00f3n contra sobretensiones (descargadores de sobretensiones) (SPD)"},"content":{"rendered":"The Surge Protection Device (SPD) is a component of the electrical installation protection system.\r\n\r\nThis device is connected in parallel on the power supply circuit of the loads that it has to protect (see Fig. J17). It can also be used at all levels of the power supply network.\r\n\r\nThis is the most commonly used and most efficient type of overvoltage protection.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-17898 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/18.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/18.png 440w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/18-400x269.png 400w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/18-150x101.png 150w\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"296\" \/>\r\n\r\nLos cient\u00edficos llevan a\u00f1os realizando importantes estudios sobre las caracter\u00edsticas y efectos de la ca\u00edda de rayos y han desarrollado productos tecnol\u00f3gicos en consecuencia. Hoy en d\u00eda, estos productos tambi\u00e9n se pueden probar simulando en este contexto la ca\u00edda de un rayo.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tipos de ondas de rayos:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nLa ca\u00edda del rayo se puede estudiar en dos longitudes de onda diferentes.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><strong>Rayo directo 10\/350\u03bcs:<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nImpulse currents in a waveform of 10\/350 \u03bcs occur in direct lightning strikes. This pulse rapid voltage increase releases great power with a large current pulse.\r\n\r\nToday, External Lightning Protection System materials and Type 1 \/ Class I type Surge Arrester circuit elements are tested according to these criteria according to the standards.\r\n<ol start=\"2\">\r\n \t<li><strong>Impacto de rayos y voltajes de conmutaci\u00f3n en un \u00e1rea remota 8\/20 \u03bcs:<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nLightning strikes at a distant location and impulse currents with switching voltages 8\/20 \u03bcs waveform occur.\r\n\r\nThe energy content of this pulse is significantly lower than the lightning test current\u2019s pulse current wave of 10\/350 \u03bcs. Type 2 \/ Class II and Type 3 \/ Class III type Surge Protector (Surge Arrester) circuit elements are tested according to these criteria according to the standards.\r\n\r\n<strong>Est\u00e1ndares<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAlgunas normas frecuentemente enumeradas incluyen:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>IEC 61643-11 Dispositivos de protecci\u00f3n contra sobretensiones de bajo voltaje. Parte 11: Dispositivos de protecci\u00f3n contra sobretensiones conectados a sistemas de energ\u00eda de bajo voltaje. Requisitos y m\u00e9todos de prueba (reemplaza a IEC 61643-1).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>IEC 61643-21 Dispositivos de protecci\u00f3n contra sobretensiones de baja tensi\u00f3n. Parte 21: Dispositivos de protecci\u00f3n contra sobretensiones conectados a redes de telecomunicaciones y se\u00f1alizaci\u00f3n. Requisitos de rendimiento y m\u00e9todos de prueba.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>IEC 61643-22 Dispositivos de protecci\u00f3n contra sobretensiones de baja tensi\u00f3n. Parte 22: Dispositivos de protecci\u00f3n contra sobretensiones conectados a redes de telecomunicaciones y se\u00f1alizaci\u00f3n. Principios de selecci\u00f3n y aplicaci\u00f3n.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>EN 61643-11, 61643-21 y 61643-22<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Referencia t\u00e9cnica de Telcordia Technologies TR-NWT-001011<\/li>\r\n \t<li>ANSI\/IEEE C62.xx<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Laboratorios Underwriters (UL) 1449.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>AS\/Nueva Zelanda 1768<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nEach standard defines different protector characteristics, test vectors, or operational purpose.\r\n\r\nEN 62305 and ANSI\/IEEE C62.xx define what spikes a protector might be expected to divert. EN 61643-11 and 61643-21 specify both the product\u2019s performance and safety requirements. In contrast, the IEC only writes standards and does not certify any particular product as meeting those standards. IEC Standards are used by members of the CB Scheme of international agreements to test and certify products for safety compliance.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the following standards are not standards for standalone surge protectors, but are instead meant for testing surge immunity in electrical and electronic equipment as a whole. Thus, they\u2019re frequently used in the design and test of surge protection circuitry.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>IEC 61000-4-2 Prueba de inmunidad a descargas electrost\u00e1ticas<\/li>\r\n \t<li>IEC 61000-4-4 Prueba de inmunidad a transitorios r\u00e1pidos\/r\u00e1fagas el\u00e9ctricas<\/li>\r\n \t<li>IEC 61000-4-5 Prueba de inmunidad a sobretensiones<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Principio<\/strong>\r\n\r\nEl SPD est\u00e1 dise\u00f1ado para limitar las sobretensiones transitorias de origen atmosf\u00e9rico y desviar las ondas de corriente a tierra, de modo que la amplitud de esta sobretensi\u00f3n se limite a un valor que no sea peligroso para la instalaci\u00f3n el\u00e9ctrica y los aparatos de distribuci\u00f3n y control el\u00e9ctricos.\r\n\r\n<strong>SPD elimina la sobretensi\u00f3n<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>En modo com\u00fan, entre fase y neutro o tierra;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>En modo diferencial, entre fase y neutro.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nEn caso de que una sobretensi\u00f3n supere el umbral de funcionamiento, el SPD\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Conduce la energ\u00eda a tierra, en modo com\u00fan;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Distribuye la energ\u00eda a los dem\u00e1s conductores activos, en modo diferencial.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Los tres tipos de SPD<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>SPD tipo 1<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe Type 1 SPD is recommended in the specific case of service-sector and industrial buildings, protected by a lightning protection system or a meshed cage.\r\n\r\nIt protects electrical installations against direct lightning strokes. It can discharge the back-current from lightning spreading from the earth conductor to the network conductors.\r\n\r\nType 1 SPD is characterized by a 10\/350 \u00b5s current wave.\r\n\r\n<strong>SPD tipo 2<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe Type 2 SPD is the main protection system for all low voltage electrical installations. Installed in each electrical switchboard, it prevents the spread of overvoltage in the electrical installations and protects the loads.\r\n\r\nType 2 SPD is characterized by an 8\/20 \u00b5s current wave.\r\n\r\n<strong>SPD tipo 3<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThese SPDs have a low discharge capacity. They must therefore mandatorily be installed as a supplement to Type 2 SPD and in the vicinity of sensitive loads.\r\n\r\nType 3 SPD is characterized by a combination of voltage waves (1.2\/50 \u03bcs) and current waves (8\/20 \u03bcs).\r\n\r\n<strong>Definici\u00f3n normativa SPD<\/strong>\r\n\r\nFig. J18 \u2013 Definici\u00f3n est\u00e1ndar de SPD\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Rayo directo<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Rayo indirecto<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>CEI 61643-1<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>prueba de clase I<\/td>\r\n<td>Prueba de clase II<\/td>\r\n<td>Prueba de clase III<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>CEI 61643-11\/2011<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Tipo 1\u00a0:<\/td>\r\n<td>Tipo 2\u00a0:<\/td>\r\n<td>Tipo 3\u00a0:<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>EN\/CEI 61643-11<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Tipo 1<\/td>\r\n<td>Tipo 2<\/td>\r\n<td>Tipo 3<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Antiguo VDE 0675v<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>B<\/td>\r\n<td>C<\/td>\r\n<td>D<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Tipo de onda de prueba<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>10\/350<\/td>\r\n<td>8\/20<\/td>\r\n<td>1.2\/50 + 8\/20<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Nota 1<\/strong>: Existen\u00a0 +\u00a0 \u00a0SPD (o SPD Tipo 1 + 2) que combinan la protecci\u00f3n de cargas contra rayos directos e indirectos.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Nota 2<\/strong>: algunos SPD tambi\u00e9n se pueden declarar como .<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAccording to this;\r\n\r\nFirst Stage: Type 1 \/ Class 1 \/ Class B lightning protection surge arrester are the front protection units of the facility \/ structure. They are circuit elements capable of absorbing and damping direct lightning strikes that may come from power lines.\r\n\r\nIt must be installed in the main distribution \/ transformer panel inside and \/ or outside the building.\r\n\r\nIt should have been tested in 10\/350 \u00b5Sec waveform. It must be able to discharge a load of at least 50kA between Phase-Neutral, and at least 100kA between Phases, Neutral-Earth.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-17335 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25M-4P-1-300x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25M-4P-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25M-4P-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25M-4P-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25M-4P-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25M-4P-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25M-4P-1.jpg 1282w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><img class=\"wp-image-17330 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25GR-4P-300x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25GR-4P-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25GR-4P-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25GR-4P-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25GR-4P-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25GR-4P-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25GR-4P.jpg 1322w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n\r\nSecond Stage: Type 2 \/ Class 2 \/ C Class Surge Protection Devices (Surge Arresters) are circuit elements used in the secondary and \/ or lower secondary panels of the facility \/ building. Compared to Type 1 \/ Class II surge arresters, their strength is lower but their sensitivity is better.\r\n\r\nIt should have been tested in an 8\/20 \u00b5Sec waveform. It must be able to discharge a load of at least 10kA between Phase-Neutral, and at least 25kA between Phases, Neutral-Earth.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-17395 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-4P-300x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-4P-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-4P-801x800.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-4P-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-4P-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-4P-600x599.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-4P.jpg 1059w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-17487 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-31-300x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-31-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-31-801x800.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-31-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-31-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-31-600x599.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-31.jpg 1044w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n\r\nType 1 + 2 \/ Class 1 + 2 \/ B + C Class compact protection elements have been used as second level protection in recent years.\r\n\r\nIt should have been tested in 10\/350 \u00b5Sec waveform. It must be able to discharge a load of at least 40kA between Phase-Neutral, and at least 100kA between Phases, Neutral-Earth.\r\n\r\nIt is used in the electrical panel of the uninterruptible power supply and \/ or in the secondary panels positioned like a main panel.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-17388 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BR-12.5M-4P-300x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BR-12.5M-4P-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BR-12.5M-4P-801x800.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BR-12.5M-4P-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BR-12.5M-4P-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BR-12.5M-4P-600x599.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BR-12.5M-4P.jpg 1079w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n\r\nThird Stage: Type 3 \/ Class 3 \/ D Class sudden overvoltage protection surge arresters are circuit elements used in its lines to protect sensitive electronic devices.\r\n\r\nThe product range is quite wide as it can be connected to different devices with different connection protocols \/ sockets \/ ports.\r\n\r\nBelow are some of the Type 3 \/ Class 3 \/ D Class surge arresters for different circuits \/ devices.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-17550 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-4P-300x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-4P-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-4P-801x800.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-4P-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-4P-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-4P-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-4P.jpg 1214w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-17554 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-2P-300x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-2P-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-2P-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-2P-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-2P-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-2P-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-2P.jpg 1211w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>","protected":false},"featured_media":863,"parent":0,"menu_order":146,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"blog_category":[8],"class_list":["post-862","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog_category-company-news"],"acf":{"des":"The Surge Protection Device (SPD) is a component of the electrical installation protection system.","txt":"The Surge Protection Device (SPD) is a component of the electrical installation protection system.\r\n\r\nThis device is connected in parallel on the power supply circuit of the loads that it has to protect (see Fig. J17). It can also be used at all levels of the power supply network.\r\n\r\nThis is the most commonly used and most efficient type of overvoltage protection.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-17898 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/18.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/18.png 440w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/18-400x269.png 400w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/18-150x101.png 150w\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"296\" \/>\r\n\r\nScientists have carried out important studies on the characteristics and effects of lightning strikes for years, and have developed technological products accordingly. Today, tests of these products can also be carried out by simulating a lightning strike in this context.\r\n\r\n<strong>Lightning Strike Wave Types:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe lightning strike can be studied in two different wavelengths.\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><strong>Direct Lightning Strike 10 \/ 350\u03bcs:<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nImpulse currents in a waveform of 10\/350 \u03bcs occur in direct lightning strikes. This pulse rapid voltage increase releases great power with a large current pulse.\r\n\r\nToday, External Lightning Protection System materials and Type 1 \/ Class I type Surge Arrester circuit elements are tested according to these criteria according to the standards.\r\n<ol start=\"2\">\r\n \t<li><strong>Lightning Strike and Switching Voltages on a Remote Area 8 \/ 20\u03bcs:<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nLightning strikes at a distant location and impulse currents with switching voltages 8\/20 \u03bcs waveform occur.\r\n\r\nThe energy content of this pulse is significantly lower than the lightning test current\u2019s pulse current wave of 10\/350 \u03bcs. Type 2 \/ Class II and Type 3 \/ Class III type Surge Protector (Surge Arrester) circuit elements are tested according to these criteria according to the standards.\r\n\r\n<strong>Standards<\/strong>\r\n\r\nSome frequently listed standards include:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>IEC 61643-11 Low-voltage surge protective devices \u2013 Part 11: Surge protective devices connected to low-voltage power systems \u2013 Requirements and test methods (replaces IEC 61643-1)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>IEC 61643-21 Low voltage surge protective devices \u2013 Part 21: Surge protective devices connected to telecommunications and signalling networks \u2013 Performance requirements and testing methods<\/li>\r\n \t<li>IEC 61643-22 Low-voltage surge protective devices \u2013 Part 22: Surge protective devices connected to telecommunications and signalling networks \u2013 Selection and application principles<\/li>\r\n \t<li>EN 61643-11, 61643-21 and 61643-22<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Telcordia Technologies Technical Reference TR-NWT-001011<\/li>\r\n \t<li>ANSI\/IEEE C62.xx<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1449.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>AS\/NZS 1768<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nEach standard defines different protector characteristics, test vectors, or operational purpose.\r\n\r\nEN 62305 and ANSI\/IEEE C62.xx define what spikes a protector might be expected to divert. EN 61643-11 and 61643-21 specify both the product\u2019s performance and safety requirements. In contrast, the IEC only writes standards and does not certify any particular product as meeting those standards. IEC Standards are used by members of the CB Scheme of international agreements to test and certify products for safety compliance.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the following standards are not standards for standalone surge protectors, but are instead meant for testing surge immunity in electrical and electronic equipment as a whole. Thus, they\u2019re frequently used in the design and test of surge protection circuitry.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>IEC 61000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge immunity test<\/li>\r\n \t<li>IEC 61000-4-4 Electrical fast transient\/burst immunity test<\/li>\r\n \t<li>IEC 61000-4-5 Surge immunity test<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Principle<\/strong>\r\n\r\nSPD is designed to limit transient overvoltage of atmospheric origin and divert current waves to earth, so as to limit the amplitude of this overvoltage to a value that is not hazardous for the electrical installation and electric switchgear and control gear.\r\n\r\n<strong>SPD eliminates overvoltage<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>In common mode, between phase and neutral or earth;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>In differential mode, between phase and neutral.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIn the event of an overvoltage exceeding the operating threshold, the SPD\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Conducts the energy to earth, in common mode;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Distributes the energy to the other live conductors, in differential mode.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>The three types of SPD<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Type 1 SPD<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe Type 1 SPD is recommended in the specific case of service-sector and industrial buildings, protected by a lightning protection system or a meshed cage.\r\n\r\nIt protects electrical installations against direct lightning strokes. It can discharge the back-current from lightning spreading from the earth conductor to the network conductors.\r\n\r\nType 1 SPD is characterized by a 10\/350 \u00b5s current wave.\r\n\r\n<strong>Type 2 SPD<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe Type 2 SPD is the main protection system for all low voltage electrical installations. Installed in each electrical switchboard, it prevents the spread of overvoltage in the electrical installations and protects the loads.\r\n\r\nType 2 SPD is characterized by an 8\/20 \u00b5s current wave.\r\n\r\n<strong>Type 3 SPD<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThese SPDs have a low discharge capacity. They must therefore mandatorily be installed as a supplement to Type 2 SPD and in the vicinity of sensitive loads.\r\n\r\nType 3 SPD is characterized by a combination of voltage waves (1.2\/50 \u03bcs) and current waves (8\/20 \u03bcs).\r\n\r\n<strong>SPD normative definition<\/strong>\r\n\r\nFig. J18 \u2013 SPD standard definition\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Direct lightning stroke<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Indirect lightning stroke<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>IEC 61643-1<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Class I test<\/td>\r\n<td>Class II test<\/td>\r\n<td>Class III test<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>IEC 61643-11\/2011<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Type 1\u00a0:<\/td>\r\n<td>Type 2\u00a0:<\/td>\r\n<td>Type 3\u00a0:<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>EN\/IEC 61643-11<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Type 1<\/td>\r\n<td>Type 2<\/td>\r\n<td>Type 3<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Former VDE 0675v<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>B<\/td>\r\n<td>C<\/td>\r\n<td>D<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Type of test wave<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>10\/350<\/td>\r\n<td>8\/20<\/td>\r\n<td>1.2\/50 + 8\/20<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Note 1<\/strong>: There exist\u00a0 +\u00a0 \u00a0SPD (or Type 1 + 2 SPD) combining protection of loads against direct and indirect lightning strokes.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Note 2<\/strong>: some\u00a0 SPD can also be declared as\u00a0 .<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAccording to this;\r\n\r\nFirst Stage: Type 1 \/ Class 1 \/ Class B lightning protection surge arrester are the front protection units of the facility \/ structure. They are circuit elements capable of absorbing and damping direct lightning strikes that may come from power lines.\r\n\r\nIt must be installed in the main distribution \/ transformer panel inside and \/ or outside the building.\r\n\r\nIt should have been tested in 10\/350 \u00b5Sec waveform. It must be able to discharge a load of at least 50kA between Phase-Neutral, and at least 100kA between Phases, Neutral-Earth.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-17335 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25M-4P-1-300x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25M-4P-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25M-4P-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25M-4P-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25M-4P-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25M-4P-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25M-4P-1.jpg 1282w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><img class=\"wp-image-17330 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25GR-4P-300x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25GR-4P-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25GR-4P-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25GR-4P-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25GR-4P-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25GR-4P-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BR-25GR-4P.jpg 1322w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n\r\nSecond Stage: Type 2 \/ Class 2 \/ C Class Surge Protection Devices (Surge Arresters) are circuit elements used in the secondary and \/ or lower secondary panels of the facility \/ building. Compared to Type 1 \/ Class II surge arresters, their strength is lower but their sensitivity is better.\r\n\r\nIt should have been tested in an 8\/20 \u00b5Sec waveform. It must be able to discharge a load of at least 10kA between Phase-Neutral, and at least 25kA between Phases, Neutral-Earth.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-17395 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-4P-300x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-4P-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-4P-801x800.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-4P-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-4P-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-4P-600x599.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-4P.jpg 1059w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-17487 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-31-300x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-31-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-31-801x800.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-31-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-31-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-31-600x599.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BR-40-31.jpg 1044w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n\r\nType 1 + 2 \/ Class 1 + 2 \/ B + C Class compact protection elements have been used as second level protection in recent years.\r\n\r\nIt should have been tested in 10\/350 \u00b5Sec waveform. It must be able to discharge a load of at least 40kA between Phase-Neutral, and at least 100kA between Phases, Neutral-Earth.\r\n\r\nIt is used in the electrical panel of the uninterruptible power supply and \/ or in the secondary panels positioned like a main panel.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-17388 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BR-12.5M-4P-300x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BR-12.5M-4P-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BR-12.5M-4P-801x800.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BR-12.5M-4P-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BR-12.5M-4P-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BR-12.5M-4P-600x599.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/BR-12.5M-4P.jpg 1079w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>\r\n\r\nThird Stage: Type 3 \/ Class 3 \/ D Class sudden overvoltage protection surge arresters are circuit elements used in its lines to protect sensitive electronic devices.\r\n\r\nThe product range is quite wide as it can be connected to different devices with different connection protocols \/ sockets \/ ports.\r\n\r\nBelow are some of the Type 3 \/ Class 3 \/ D Class surge arresters for different circuits \/ devices.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-17550 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-4P-300x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-4P-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-4P-801x800.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-4P-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-4P-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-4P-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-4P.jpg 1214w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-17554 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-2P-300x300.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-2P-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-2P-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-2P-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-2P-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-2P-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BR-40DP-2P.jpg 1211w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/862","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\/863"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"blog_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog_category?post=862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}