{"id":2154,"date":"2025-08-13T17:13:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T09:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=2154"},"modified":"2025-08-13T17:13:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T09:13:07","slug":"what-is-a-type-2-surge-protection-device","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/it\/blog\/what-is-a-type-2-surge-protection-device\/","title":{"rendered":"Che cos'\u00e8 un dispositivo di protezione da sovratensione di tipo 2?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"241\">Introduzione<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"597\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/it\/product-category\/ac-power-surge-protection\/type-2-surge-protective-device\/\"><strong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"279\">Dispositivo di protezione contro le sovratensioni di tipo 2<\/strong><\/a> (SPD di Tipo 2) costituisce la spina dorsale della protezione contro le sovratensioni all'interno dei moderni sistemi elettrici. Installato sul quadro di distribuzione principale o sul quadro di controllo, funge da secondo scudo in una strategia di difesa a pi\u00f9 livelli, catturando le sovratensioni residue lasciate dagli SPD di tipo 1 a monte e sopprimendo i transitori generati all'interno della rete.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"986\">Questi dispositivi proteggono dalle correnti impulsive da 8\/20 \u03bcs che si verificano a causa di sovratensioni indotte da fulmini, eventi di commutazione o disturbi della rete.<\/p>\r\nPer garantire una protezione affidabile e a lungo termine, gli ingegneri e gli acquirenti tecnici devono comprendere diversi aspetti chiave di un SPD di tipo 2:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><b>Definizione:<\/b> Che cos'\u00e8?<\/li>\r\n \t<li><b>Come funziona:<\/b> I suoi principi di funzionamento.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><b>Standard:<\/b> Quali normative rispetta?<\/li>\r\n \t<li><b>Installazione e selezione:<\/b> Le regole per sceglierlo e installarlo correttamente.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1042\">Definizione di dispositivo di protezione contro le sovratensioni di tipo 2<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1268\">Secondo il <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/en\/publication\/65314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Norma CEI\/EN 61643-11<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, un **SPD di Tipo 2** \u00e8 un dispositivo di Classe II. \u00c8 progettato per luoghi che non sono soggetti a fulmini diretti. Tuttavia, questi luoghi sono ancora esposti al rischio di forti sovratensioni transitorie.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1290\">Caratteristiche principali:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1618\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1335\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1335\">Testato con forme d'onda di corrente 8\/20 \u03bcs.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1466\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1466\">La corrente di scarica nominale tipica (In) \u00e8 compresa tra 5 e 20 kA, con corrente di scarica massima (Imax) fino a 40-80 kA.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1530\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1530\">Montato sul lato carico del quadro elettrico di servizio.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1618\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1618\">Protegge sia dalle sovratensioni residue esterne che dalle sovratensioni di commutazione interne.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1802\">Nell'applicazione pratica, un SPD di Tipo 2 si trova dopo un dispositivo di Tipo 1 e prima di qualsiasi protezione del punto di utilizzo di Tipo 3 a valle, formando parte di un sistema di protezione da sovratensione multistadio.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1802\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/it\/product-category\/ac-power-surge-protection\/type-2-surge-protective-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><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=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1859\">Come fa a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/it\/product-category\/ac-power-surge-protection\/type-2-surge-protective-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dispositivo di protezione contro le sovratensioni di tipo 2<\/a> lavoro?<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2143\">Un SPD di tipo 2 funziona secondo il principio di limitazione della tensione. Sotto tensione normale, rimane passivo. Quando una sovratensione transitoria supera la tensione operativa continua massima (Uc), i suoi componenti interni passano rapidamente allo stato conduttivo, deviando l'energia in eccesso a terra.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2176\"><strong data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2176\">I componenti tipici includono:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2557\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2285\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2285\"><strong data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2210\">MOV (varistore a ossido di metallo):<\/strong> L'elemento di bloccaggio primario, assorbe l'energia di picco e riduce la tensione.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2385\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2385\"><strong data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2320\">Circuiti ibridi (MOV + GDT):<\/strong> Combina un'elevata capacit\u00e0 di picco con una migliore affidabilit\u00e0 a lungo termine.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2470\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2470\"><strong data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2418\">Sistema di disconnessione termica:<\/strong> Isola l'SPD a fine vita per mantenerne la sicurezza.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2557\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2557\"><strong data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2494\">Indicatore di stato:<\/strong> Finestra visiva o uscita di contatto per mostrare le condizioni operative.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2582\"><strong data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2582\">Sequenza operativa:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2882\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2645\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2645\"><strong data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2602\">Modalit\u00e0 normale:<\/strong> Alta resistenza, nessun impatto sul circuito.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2699\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2699\"><strong data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2665\">Evento di sovratensione:<\/strong> La tensione sale al di sopra della soglia Uc.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2819\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2819\"><strong data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2716\">Bloccaggio:<\/strong> L'SPD devia la corrente di picco verso terra, abbassando la tensione a un livello sicuro Up (livello di protezione della tensione).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2882\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2882\"><strong data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2836\">Recupero:<\/strong> L'SPD ritorna allo stato di standby ad alta resistenza.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2940\">La funzione di un dispositivo di protezione da sovratensione di tipo 2<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"3106\">Il ruolo principale di un dispositivo di protezione da sovratensione di Tipo 2 \u00e8 quello di limitare le sovratensioni transitorie a un livello che le apparecchiature a valle possano sopportare senza danni.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3122\">Funzioni chiave:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3659\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3228\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3228\"><strong data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3154\">Limitazione dei picchi residui<\/strong> \u2014 riduce la tensione dopo che un SPD di tipo 1 ha assorbito la maggior parte dell'energia.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3356\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3356\"><strong data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3262\">Soppressione dei picchi di commutazione<\/strong> \u2014 attenua i transitori derivanti dall'avvio del motore, dalla commutazione della pompa o da altre operazioni di carico induttivo.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3357\" data-end=\"3471\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3471\"><strong data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3383\">Protezione dell'attrezzatura<\/strong> \u2014 previene danni a componenti elettronici sensibili, PLC, sistemi di automazione e apparecchiature di controllo.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3544\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3544\"><strong data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3496\">Affidabilit\u00e0 del sistema<\/strong> \u2014 riduce i tempi di inattivit\u00e0 dovuti a guasti dovuti a sovratensioni.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3659\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3547\" data-end=\"3659\"><strong data-start=\"3547\" data-end=\"3568\">Parte di una cascata<\/strong> \u2014 si trova tra la protezione dell'ingresso del servizio (Tipo 1) e i dispositivi del punto di utilizzo (Tipo 3).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"3666\" data-end=\"3716\">Applicazioni dei dispositivi di protezione contro le sovratensioni di tipo 2<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/it\/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<p data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3747\">Gli SPD di tipo 2 sono installati in:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"3748\" data-end=\"4151\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3748\" data-end=\"3810\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3750\" data-end=\"3810\">Impianti industriali con sistemi di protezione contro i fulmini.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3891\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"3891\">Edifici commerciali per proteggere HVAC, ascensori, illuminazione e sistemi IT.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3892\" data-end=\"3949\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3949\">Armadi elettrici per macchine per l'automazione industriale.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"4034\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3952\" data-end=\"4034\">I sistemi di energia rinnovabile, come gli inverter solari fotovoltaici e i controlli delle turbine eoliche, richiedono robustezza <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/it\/product_category\/pv-surge-protection-type-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">protezione contro le sovratensioni<\/a> (vedi ns <strong><em><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/it\/blog\/solar-surge-protection-devices-selection-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"334\">Guida alla selezione dei dispositivi di protezione contro le sovratensioni solari<\/a><\/em><\/strong> E <strong><em><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/it\/blog\/surge-protection-for-solar-photovoltaic-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"474\">Protezione contro le sovratensioni per sistemi solari fotovoltaici<\/a><\/em><\/strong>).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4093\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4093\">Ospedali e data center in cui il tempo di attivit\u00e0 \u00e8 fondamentale.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4094\" data-end=\"4151\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4096\" data-end=\"4151\">Quadri principali residenziali per la protezione di tutta la casa.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"316\">Dispositivi di protezione da sovratensione di Tipo 1, Tipo 2 e Tipo 3<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"648\">I dispositivi di protezione contro le sovratensioni hanno tre tipi principali. Ogni tipo ha un lavoro diverso nell'impianto elettrico. Puoi leggere di pi\u00f9 nella nostra guida dettagliata qui: <em><strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/it\/blog\/difference-between-type-1-type-2-and-type-3-surge-protective-devices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"647\">Differenza tra dispositivi di protezione da sovratensione di Tipo 1, Tipo 2 e Tipo 3<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<table style=\"width: 60.5183%;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 20.4466%;\" width=\"142\"><strong><b>Caratteristica<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 25.0372%;\" width=\"142\"><strong><b>SPD di tipo 1<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.1389%;\" width=\"142\"><strong><b>SPD di tipo 2<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 58.2638%;\" width=\"142\"><strong><b>SPD di tipo 3<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 20.4466%;\" width=\"142\">Posizione<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 25.0372%;\" width=\"142\">Installato all'ingresso di servizio.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.1389%;\" width=\"142\">Installato sul quadro di distribuzione principale.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 58.2638%;\" width=\"142\">Installato vicino a carichi sensibili.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 20.4466%;\" width=\"142\">Testare la forma d'onda<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 25.0372%;\" width=\"142\">Testato con impulso di fulmine 10\/350 \u03bcs.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.1389%;\" width=\"142\">Testato con corrente di spunto 8\/20 \u03bcs.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 58.2638%;\" width=\"142\">Testato con tensione 1,2\/50 \u03bcs + corrente 8\/20 \u03bcs.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 20.4466%;\" width=\"142\">Scopo<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 25.0372%;\" width=\"142\">Scarica la corrente diretta del fulmine.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.1389%;\" width=\"142\">Limita le sovratensioni residue e le sovratensioni di commutazione.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 58.2638%;\" width=\"142\">Fornisce la protezione finale per l'elettronica.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 20.4466%;\" width=\"142\">Tipico Up<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 25.0372%;\" width=\"142\">\u2264 4kV.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.1389%;\" width=\"142\">\u2264 2,5 kV.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 58.2638%;\" width=\"142\">\u2264 1,5 kV.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 20.4466%;\" width=\"142\">Esempi<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 25.0372%;\" width=\"142\">Edifici dotati di sistema di protezione contro i fulmini (LPS).<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.1389%;\" width=\"142\">Pannelli di controllo e quadri di distribuzione secondaria.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 58.2638%;\" width=\"142\">Apparecchiature informatiche ed elettronica domestica.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1423\"><strong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1421\">Riepilogo:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1706\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1494\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1494\"><strong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1440\">SPD di tipo 1<\/strong> arresta la maggior parte dell'ondata di alta energia causata dai fulmini.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1610\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1610\"><strong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1511\">SPD di tipo 2<\/strong> \u00e8 la linea di difesa centrale. Riduce la sovratensione rimanente e controlla le sovratensioni di commutazione.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1706\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1706\"><strong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1627\">SPD di tipo 3<\/strong> \u00e8 l'ultimo passo. Protegge i componenti elettronici sensibili da sovratensioni piccole e veloci.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"4715\" data-end=\"4766\">Come scegliere il giusto dispositivo di protezione contro le sovratensioni?<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"4768\" data-end=\"4922\">Quando si sceglie il miglior dispositivo di protezione da sovratensione di Tipo 2, la scelta dovrebbe essere basata sulla compatibilit\u00e0 del sistema, sul livello di rischio di sovratensione e sulla sensibilit\u00e0 dell'apparecchiatura.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"4924\" data-end=\"5057\"><strong data-start=\"4924\" data-end=\"4976\">1. Abbinare la tensione del sistema e la disposizione della messa a terra<\/strong><br data-start=\"4976\" data-end=\"4979\" \/>Sistemi diversi \u2014 TT, TN-S, TN-C, IT \u2014 richiedono diverse configurazioni SPD:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"5058\" data-end=\"5212\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5058\" data-end=\"5104\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5060\" data-end=\"5104\"><strong data-start=\"5060\" data-end=\"5066\">4P<\/strong> (protezione onnipolare) per sistemi TN.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5105\" data-end=\"5212\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5107\" data-end=\"5212\"><strong data-start=\"5107\" data-end=\"5114\">3+1<\/strong> configurazione (protezione L-N pi\u00f9 modulo N-PE) per sistemi TT per gestire eventi di sovratensione N-PE.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"5214\" data-end=\"5404\"><strong data-start=\"5214\" data-end=\"5272\">2. Determinare Uc (tensione operativa continua massima)<\/strong><br data-start=\"5272\" data-end=\"5275\" \/>Uc dovrebbe essere leggermente superiore alla tensione nominale del sistema per evitare attivazioni non necessarie, ma sufficientemente basso per una protezione efficace.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"5406\" data-end=\"5449\"><strong data-start=\"5406\" data-end=\"5447\">3. Controllare la capacit\u00e0 della corrente di scarica<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"5450\" data-end=\"5570\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5450\" data-end=\"5496\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5452\" data-end=\"5496\"><strong data-start=\"5452\" data-end=\"5487\">Corrente di scarica nominale (In):<\/strong> 5\u201320 kA.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5497\" data-end=\"5570\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5499\" data-end=\"5570\"><strong data-start=\"5499\" data-end=\"5536\">Corrente di scarica massima (Imax):<\/strong> 20\u201380 kA a seconda del livello di rischio.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"5572\" data-end=\"5721\"><strong data-start=\"5572\" data-end=\"5608\">4. Livello di protezione della tensione (Su)<\/strong><br data-start=\"5608\" data-end=\"5611\" \/>Lower Up significa protezione migliore: puntare a \u2264 2,5 kV per le apparecchiature generiche, \u2264 1,5 kV per i dispositivi elettronici sensibili.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"5723\" data-end=\"5862\"><strong data-start=\"5723\" data-end=\"5767\">5. Resistenza alle sovratensioni temporanee (TOV).<\/strong><br data-start=\"5767\" data-end=\"5770\" \/>Assicurarsi che l'SPD possa sopravvivere a condizioni di sovratensione temporanea dovute a guasti o eventi di commutazione.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"5864\" data-end=\"5892\"><strong data-start=\"5864\" data-end=\"5890\">6. Funzionalit\u00e0 aggiuntive<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"5893\" data-end=\"6019\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5893\" data-end=\"5935\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5895\" data-end=\"5935\">Moduli collegabili per una manutenzione rapida.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5936\" data-end=\"5975\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5938\" data-end=\"5975\">Contatti di allarme remoto per il monitoraggio.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5976\" data-end=\"6019\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5978\" data-end=\"6019\">Disconnessione termica e indicatori visivi.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"6026\" data-end=\"6076\">Come installare un dispositivo di protezione da sovratensione di tipo 2<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/it\/attachment\/type-2-spd-install\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2158\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Type-2-SPD-install.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"732\" height=\"615\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p data-start=\"6078\" data-end=\"6144\"><strong data-start=\"6078\" data-end=\"6144\">Migliori pratiche di installazione derivanti dall'esperienza ingegneristica sul campo:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol data-start=\"6145\" data-end=\"7145\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6145\" data-end=\"6266\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6148\" data-end=\"6266\"><strong data-start=\"6148\" data-end=\"6160\">Posizione<\/strong> \u2014 Montare il pi\u00f9 vicino possibile alle sbarre del quadro di distribuzione principale o all'apparecchiatura che si desidera proteggere.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6267\" data-end=\"6362\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6270\" data-end=\"6362\"><strong data-start=\"6270\" data-end=\"6293\">Connessione parallela<\/strong> \u2014 Gli SPD di tipo 2 sono generalmente collegati in parallelo all'alimentazione.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6363\" data-end=\"6506\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6366\" data-end=\"6506\"><strong data-start=\"6366\" data-end=\"6381\">Lunghezza del cavo<\/strong> \u2014 Mantenere la lunghezza complessiva dei conduttori di fase, neutro e terra al di sotto di 0,5 m per evitare di aumentare la tensione di protezione.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6507\" data-end=\"6619\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6510\" data-end=\"6619\"><strong data-start=\"6510\" data-end=\"6537\">Sezione del conduttore<\/strong> \u2014 Almeno 6 mm\u00b2 di rame per il Tipo 2; dimensioni pi\u00f9 grandi per dispositivi di maggiore capacit\u00e0.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6620\" data-end=\"6716\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6623\" data-end=\"6716\"><strong data-start=\"6623\" data-end=\"6635\">Messa a terra<\/strong> \u2014 Collegarsi direttamente alla barra equipotenziale principale con il percorso pi\u00f9 breve.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6717\" data-end=\"6840\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6720\" data-end=\"6840\"><strong data-start=\"6720\" data-end=\"6746\">Protezione da sovracorrente<\/strong> \u2014 Use fuses or circuit breakers sized according to the SPD's maximum short-circuit withstand.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6841\" data-end=\"7028\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6844\" data-end=\"7028\"><strong data-start=\"6844\" data-end=\"6880\">Coordinamento nei sistemi in cascata<\/strong> \u2014 Se installato a valle di un SPD di tipo 1, mantenere una distanza di separazione (&gt;10 m) o installare un induttore di disaccoppiamento per garantire una corretta condivisione dell'energia.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"7029\" data-end=\"7145\">\r\n<p data-start=\"7032\" data-end=\"7145\"><strong data-start=\"7032\" data-end=\"7058\">Cablaggio specifico del sistema<\/strong> \u2014 Per i sistemi TT, includere un modulo di protezione N-PE per gestire le sovratensioni neutro-terra.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p data-start=\"7147\" data-end=\"7255\">Il rispetto di queste linee guida garantisce che l'SPD funzioni secondo le specifiche e sia conforme agli standard elettrici.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"7262\" data-end=\"7275\">Conclusione<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"7277\" data-end=\"7508\">A <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/it\/product-category\/ac-power-surge-protection\/type-2-surge-protective-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"7279\" data-end=\"7313\">Dispositivo di protezione contro le sovratensioni di tipo 2<\/strong><\/a><\/em> \u00e8 un elemento vitale nella protezione elettrica a pi\u00f9 livelli. Protegge dalle sovratensioni residue causate da fulmini e da eventi di commutazione interna, garantendo la longevit\u00e0 dell'apparecchiatura e la stabilit\u00e0 operativa.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"7510\" data-end=\"7767\">Comprendendone il principio di funzionamento, le regole di installazione e i parametri di selezione, ingegneri e responsabili degli acquisti possono specificare dispositivi che soddisfano i requisiti di sistema, sono conformi alla norma IEC\/EN 61643-11 e forniscono una protezione affidabile per gli anni a venire.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"7769\" data-end=\"7951\">Se installato correttamente, un SPD di tipo 2 non \u00e8 solo un componente: \u00e8 una polizza assicurativa per il tuo sistema elettrico. Scopri di pi\u00f9 su <strong><em><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/it\/blog\/surge-protection-for-solar-photovoltaic-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1719\">applicazioni SPD solari<\/a><\/em><\/strong> e come scegliere quello giusto.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":2160,"parent":0,"menu_order":127,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"blog_category":[9],"class_list":["post-2154","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog_category-industry-news"],"acf":{"des":"A Type 2 Surge Protection Device protects electrical systems from residual surges and switching surges. It is installed at the main distribution board. It works with Type 1 and Type 3 SPDs to form layered protection. This blog explains how it works, where to use it, how to choose it, and how to install it.","txt":"<h2 data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"241\">Introduction<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"597\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/product-category\/ac-power-surge-protection\/type-2-surge-protective-device\/\"><strong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"279\">Type 2 Surge Protection Device<\/strong><\/a> (Type 2 SPD) is the backbone of surge protection inside modern electrical systems. Installed at the main distribution board or control cabinet, it acts as the second shield in a layered defense strategy \u2014 catching residual surges left by upstream Type 1 SPDs and suppressing transients generated inside the network.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"986\">These devices protect against 8\/20 \u03bcs impulse currents that occur from lightning-induced surges, switching events, or utility disturbances.<\/p>\r\nTo ensure reliable, long-term protection, engineers and technical buyers need to understand several key aspects of a Type 2 SPD:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><b>Definition:<\/b> What is it?<\/li>\r\n \t<li><b>How it works:<\/b> Its operating principles.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><b>Standards:<\/b> Which regulations does it meet?<\/li>\r\n \t<li><b>Installation and Selection:<\/b> The rules for choosing and installing it correctly.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1042\">Definition of a Type 2 Surge Protection Device<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1268\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/en\/publication\/65314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>IEC\/EN 61643-11 standard<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, a **Type 2 SPD** is a Class II device. It is designed for locations that do not have direct lightning strikes. However, these locations still face a risk of strong transient overvoltages..<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1290\">Key characteristics:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1618\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1335\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1335\">Tested with 8\/20 \u03bcs current waveforms.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1466\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1466\">Typical nominal discharge current (In) is between 5\u201320 kA, with maximum discharge current (Imax) up to 40\u201380 kA.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1530\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1530\">Mounted on the load side of the electrical service panel.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1618\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1618\">Protects against both external residual surges and internal switching surges.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1802\">In practical application, a Type 2 SPD sits after a Type 1 device and before any downstream Type 3 point-of-use protection, forming part of a multi-stage surge protection system.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1802\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/product-category\/ac-power-surge-protection\/type-2-surge-protective-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><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=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1859\">How does a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/product-category\/ac-power-surge-protection\/type-2-surge-protective-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Type 2 Surge Protection Device<\/a> work?<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2143\">A Type 2 SPD operates on the voltage clamping principle. Under normal voltage, it remains passive. When a transient surge exceeds its maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc), its internal components switch rapidly to a conductive state, shunting excess energy to ground.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2176\"><strong data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2176\">Typical components include:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2557\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2285\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2285\"><strong data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2210\">MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor):<\/strong> The primary clamping element, absorbing surge energy and reducing voltage.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2385\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2385\"><strong data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2320\">Hybrid circuits (MOV + GDT):<\/strong> Combine high surge capacity with improved long-term reliability.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2470\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2470\"><strong data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2418\">Thermal disconnect system:<\/strong> Isolates the SPD at end-of-life to maintain safety.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2557\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2557\"><strong data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2494\">Status indicator:<\/strong> Visual window or contact output to show operational condition.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2582\"><strong data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2582\">Operation sequence:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2882\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2645\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2645\"><strong data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2602\">Normal mode:<\/strong> High resistance, no impact on the circuit.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2699\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2699\"><strong data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2665\">Surge event:<\/strong> Voltage rises above the Uc threshold.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2819\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2819\"><strong data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2716\">Clamping:<\/strong> SPD diverts surge current to ground, lowering the voltage to a safe Up (voltage protection level).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2882\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2882\"><strong data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2836\">Recovery:<\/strong> SPD returns to high-resistance standby state.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2940\">The function of a Type 2 Surge Protection Device<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"3106\">The primary role of a surge protection device Type 2 is to limit transient overvoltages to a level that downstream equipment can withstand without damage.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3122\">Key functions:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3659\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3228\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3228\"><strong data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3154\">Residual surge limitation<\/strong> \u2014 reduces voltage after a Type 1 SPD has absorbed the bulk of the energy.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3356\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3356\"><strong data-start=\"3231\" data-end=\"3262\">Switching surge suppression<\/strong> \u2014 mitigates transients from motor starts, pump switching, or other inductive load operations.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3357\" data-end=\"3471\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3471\"><strong data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3383\">Equipment protection<\/strong> \u2014 prevents damage to sensitive electronics, PLCs, automation systems, and control gear.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3544\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3544\"><strong data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3496\">System reliability<\/strong> \u2014 reduces downtime from surge-related failures.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3659\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3547\" data-end=\"3659\"><strong data-start=\"3547\" data-end=\"3568\">Part of a cascade<\/strong> \u2014 sits between the service entrance protection (Type 1) and point-of-use devices (Type 3).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"3666\" data-end=\"3716\">Applications of Type 2 Surge Protection Devices<\/h2>\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<p data-start=\"3718\" data-end=\"3747\">Type 2 SPDs are installed in:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"3748\" data-end=\"4151\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3748\" data-end=\"3810\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3750\" data-end=\"3810\">Industrial facilities with lightning protection systems.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3891\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"3891\">Commercial buildings to protect HVAC, elevators, lighting, and IT systems.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3892\" data-end=\"3949\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3949\">Machine control cabinets for industrial automation.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"4034\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3952\" data-end=\"4034\">Renewable energy systems\u2014such as solar PV inverters and wind turbine controls\u2014require robust <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/product_category\/pv-surge-protection-type-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">surge protection<\/a> (see our <strong><em><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/blog\/solar-surge-protection-devices-selection-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"334\">Solar Surge Protection Devices Selection Guide<\/a><\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/blog\/surge-protection-for-solar-photovoltaic-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"474\">Surge Protection for Solar Photovoltaic Systems<\/a><\/em><\/strong>).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4093\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4093\">Hospitals and data centers where uptime is critical.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4094\" data-end=\"4151\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4096\" data-end=\"4151\">Residential main panels for whole-house protection.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"316\">Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 Surge Protection Devices<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"648\">Surge protection devices have three main types. Each type has a different job in the electrical system. You can read more in our detailed guide here: <em><strong><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=\"468\" data-end=\"647\">Difference Between Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 Surge Protective Devices<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<table style=\"width: 60.5183%;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 20.4466%;\" width=\"142\"><strong><b>Feature<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 25.0372%;\" width=\"142\"><strong><b>Type 1 SPD<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.1389%;\" width=\"142\"><strong><b>Type 2 SPD<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 58.2638%;\" width=\"142\"><strong><b>Type 3 SPD<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 20.4466%;\" width=\"142\">Location<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 25.0372%;\" width=\"142\">Installed at the service entrance.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.1389%;\" width=\"142\">Installed at the main distribution board.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 58.2638%;\" width=\"142\">Installed close to sensitive loads.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 20.4466%;\" width=\"142\">Test waveform<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 25.0372%;\" width=\"142\">Tested with 10\/350 \u03bcs lightning impulse.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.1389%;\" width=\"142\">Tested with 8\/20 \u03bcs surge current.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 58.2638%;\" width=\"142\">Tested with 1.2\/50 \u03bcs voltage + 8\/20 \u03bcs current.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 20.4466%;\" width=\"142\">Purpose<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 25.0372%;\" width=\"142\">Discharges direct lightning current.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.1389%;\" width=\"142\">Limits residual surges and switching surges.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 58.2638%;\" width=\"142\">Gives final protection for electronics.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 20.4466%;\" width=\"142\">Typical Up<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 25.0372%;\" width=\"142\">\u2264 4 kV.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.1389%;\" width=\"142\">\u2264 2.5 kV.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 58.2638%;\" width=\"142\">\u2264 1.5 kV.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 20.4466%;\" width=\"142\">Examples<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 25.0372%;\" width=\"142\">Buildings with a lightning protection system (LPS).<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.1389%;\" width=\"142\">Control panels and sub-distribution boards.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 58.2638%;\" width=\"142\">IT equipment and home electronics.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1423\"><strong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1421\">Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1706\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1494\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1494\"><strong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1440\">Type 1 SPD<\/strong> stops most of the high-energy surge from lightning.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1610\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1610\"><strong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1511\">Type 2 SPD<\/strong> is the middle line of defense. It reduces remaining surge voltage and controls switching surges.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1706\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1706\"><strong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1627\">Type 3 SPD<\/strong> is the last step. It protects sensitive electronics from small, fast surges.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"4715\" data-end=\"4766\">How to select the right surge protection device?<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"4768\" data-end=\"4922\">When choosing the best Type 2 surge protection device, selection should be based on system compatibility, surge risk level, and equipment sensitivity.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"4924\" data-end=\"5057\"><strong data-start=\"4924\" data-end=\"4976\">1. Match system voltage and earthing arrangement<\/strong><br data-start=\"4976\" data-end=\"4979\" \/>Different systems \u2014 TT, TN-S, TN-C, IT \u2014 require different SPD configurations:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"5058\" data-end=\"5212\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5058\" data-end=\"5104\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5060\" data-end=\"5104\"><strong data-start=\"5060\" data-end=\"5066\">4P<\/strong> (all-pole protection) for TN systems.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5105\" data-end=\"5212\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5107\" data-end=\"5212\"><strong data-start=\"5107\" data-end=\"5114\">3+1<\/strong> configuration (L-N protection plus N-PE module) for TT systems to handle N-PE overvoltage events.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"5214\" data-end=\"5404\"><strong data-start=\"5214\" data-end=\"5272\">2. Determine Uc (Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage)<\/strong><br data-start=\"5272\" data-end=\"5275\" \/>Uc should be slightly above the nominal system voltage to prevent unnecessary triggering but low enough for effective protection.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"5406\" data-end=\"5449\"><strong data-start=\"5406\" data-end=\"5447\">3. Check discharge current capability<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"5450\" data-end=\"5570\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5450\" data-end=\"5496\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5452\" data-end=\"5496\"><strong data-start=\"5452\" data-end=\"5487\">Nominal discharge current (In):<\/strong> 5\u201320 kA.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5497\" data-end=\"5570\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5499\" data-end=\"5570\"><strong data-start=\"5499\" data-end=\"5536\">Maximum discharge current (Imax):<\/strong> 20\u201380 kA depending on risk level.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"5572\" data-end=\"5721\"><strong data-start=\"5572\" data-end=\"5608\">4. Voltage protection level (Up)<\/strong><br data-start=\"5608\" data-end=\"5611\" \/>Lower Up means better protection \u2014 aim for \u2264 2.5 kV for general equipment, \u2264 1.5 kV for sensitive electronics.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"5723\" data-end=\"5862\"><strong data-start=\"5723\" data-end=\"5767\">5. Temporary overvoltage (TOV) withstand<\/strong><br data-start=\"5767\" data-end=\"5770\" \/>Ensure the SPD can survive temporary overvoltage conditions from faults or switching events.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"5864\" data-end=\"5892\"><strong data-start=\"5864\" data-end=\"5890\">6. Additional features<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"5893\" data-end=\"6019\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5893\" data-end=\"5935\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5895\" data-end=\"5935\">Pluggable modules for quick maintenance.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5936\" data-end=\"5975\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5938\" data-end=\"5975\">Remote alarm contacts for monitoring.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5976\" data-end=\"6019\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5978\" data-end=\"6019\">Thermal disconnect and visual indicators.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"6026\" data-end=\"6076\">How to install a Type 2 surge protection device<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/attachment\/type-2-spd-install\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2158\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Type-2-SPD-install.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"732\" height=\"615\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p data-start=\"6078\" data-end=\"6144\"><strong data-start=\"6078\" data-end=\"6144\">Installation best practices from field engineering experience:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ol data-start=\"6145\" data-end=\"7145\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6145\" data-end=\"6266\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6148\" data-end=\"6266\"><strong data-start=\"6148\" data-end=\"6160\">Location<\/strong> \u2014 Mount as close as possible to the main distribution board busbars or the equipment you want to protect.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6267\" data-end=\"6362\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6270\" data-end=\"6362\"><strong data-start=\"6270\" data-end=\"6293\">Parallel connection<\/strong> \u2014 Type 2 SPDs are usually connected in parallel to the power supply.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6363\" data-end=\"6506\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6366\" data-end=\"6506\"><strong data-start=\"6366\" data-end=\"6381\">Lead length<\/strong> \u2014 Keep the combined length of phase, neutral, and ground conductors under 0.5 m to avoid raising the protection voltage.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6507\" data-end=\"6619\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6510\" data-end=\"6619\"><strong data-start=\"6510\" data-end=\"6537\">Conductor cross-section<\/strong> \u2014 At least 6 mm\u00b2 copper for Type 2; larger sizes for higher-capacity devices.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6620\" data-end=\"6716\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6623\" data-end=\"6716\"><strong data-start=\"6623\" data-end=\"6635\">Earthing<\/strong> \u2014 Connect directly to the main equipotential bonding bar with the shortest path.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6717\" data-end=\"6840\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6720\" data-end=\"6840\"><strong data-start=\"6720\" data-end=\"6746\">Overcurrent protection<\/strong> \u2014 Use fuses or circuit breakers sized according to the SPD's maximum short-circuit withstand.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"6841\" data-end=\"7028\">\r\n<p data-start=\"6844\" data-end=\"7028\"><strong data-start=\"6844\" data-end=\"6880\">Coordination in cascaded systems<\/strong> \u2014 If installed downstream of a Type 1 SPD, maintain a separation distance (&gt;10 m) or install a decoupling inductor to ensure proper energy sharing.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"7029\" data-end=\"7145\">\r\n<p data-start=\"7032\" data-end=\"7145\"><strong data-start=\"7032\" data-end=\"7058\">System-specific wiring<\/strong> \u2014 For TT systems, include an N-PE protection module to handle neutral-to-earth surges.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p data-start=\"7147\" data-end=\"7255\">Following these guidelines ensures the SPD performs to specification and complies with electrical standards.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"7262\" data-end=\"7275\">Conclusion<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"7277\" data-end=\"7508\">A <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/product-category\/ac-power-surge-protection\/type-2-surge-protective-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"7279\" data-end=\"7313\">Type 2 Surge Protection Device<\/strong><\/a><\/em> is a vital element in layered electrical protection. It safeguards against residual surges from lightning and internal switching events, ensuring equipment longevity and operational stability.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"7510\" data-end=\"7767\">By understanding its working principle, installation rules, and selection parameters, engineers and procurement managers can specify devices that meet system requirements, comply with IEC\/EN 61643-11, and deliver reliable protection for years to come.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"7769\" data-end=\"7951\">Correctly installed, a Type 2 SPD is not just a component \u2014 it\u2019s an insurance policy for your electrical system. 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