{"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\/nl\/blog\/what-is-a-type-2-surge-protection-device\/","title":{"rendered":"Wat is een type 2-overspanningsbeveiligingsapparaat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"241\">Invoering<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"597\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/product-category\/ac-power-surge-protection\/type-2-surge-protective-device\/\"><strong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"279\">Type 2 overspanningsbeveiligingsapparaat<\/strong><\/a> (Type 2 SPD) vormt de ruggengraat van overspanningsbeveiliging in moderne elektrische systemen. Ge\u00efnstalleerd op het hoofdverdeelbord of de schakelkast, fungeert het als het tweede schild in een gelaagde verdedigingsstrategie: het opvangen van resterende spanningen achtergelaten door stroomopwaartse Type 1 SPD's en het onderdrukken van transi\u00ebnten die binnen het netwerk worden gegenereerd.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"986\">Deze apparaten beschermen tegen impulsstromen van 8\/20 \u03bcs die optreden als gevolg van door bliksem veroorzaakte overspanningen, schakelgebeurtenissen of storingen in de netvoeding.<\/p>\r\nOm betrouwbare bescherming op lange termijn te garanderen, moeten ingenieurs en technische kopers verschillende belangrijke aspecten van een Type 2 SPD begrijpen:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><b>Definitie:<\/b> Wat is het?<\/li>\r\n \t<li><b>Hoe het werkt:<\/b> Zijn werkingsprincipes.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><b>Normen:<\/b> Aan welke regelgeving voldoet het?<\/li>\r\n \t<li><b>Installatie en selectie:<\/b> De regels voor het correct kiezen en installeren ervan.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1042\">Definitie van een type 2-overspanningsbeveiligingsapparaat<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1268\">Volgens de <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/en\/publication\/65314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>IEC\/EN 61643-11-norm<\/strong><\/em><\/a>, een **Type 2 SPD** is een Klasse II-apparaat. Het is ontworpen voor locaties waar geen directe blikseminslag plaatsvindt. Deze locaties lopen echter nog steeds het risico van sterke transi\u00ebnte overspanningen.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1290\">Belangrijkste kenmerken:<\/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\">Getest met stroomgolfvormen van 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\">Typische nominale ontlaadstroom (In) ligt tussen 5\u201320 kA, met maximale ontlaadstroom (Imax) tot 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\">Gemonteerd aan de belastingzijde van het elektrische servicepaneel.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1618\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1618\">Beschermt tegen zowel externe restpieken als interne schakelpieken.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1802\">In de praktijk bevindt een Type 2 SPD zich na een Type 1-apparaat en v\u00f3\u00f3r eventuele stroomafwaartse Type 3-point-of-use-beveiliging, en maakt deel uit van een meertraps overspanningsbeveiligingssysteem.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1802\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/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\">Hoe werkt een <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/product-category\/ac-power-surge-protection\/type-2-surge-protective-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Type 2 overspanningsbeveiligingsapparaat<\/a> werk?<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2143\">Een Type 2 SPD werkt volgens het spanningsklemprincipe. Onder normale spanning blijft het passief. Wanneer een tijdelijke piek de maximale continue bedrijfsspanning (Uc) overschrijdt, schakelen de interne componenten snel naar een geleidende toestand, waardoor overtollige energie naar aarde wordt geleid.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2176\"><strong data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2176\">Typische componenten zijn onder meer:<\/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 (metaaloxidevaristor):<\/strong> Het primaire klemelement, dat stootenergie absorbeert en de spanning verlaagt.<\/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\">Hybride circuits (MOV + GDT):<\/strong> Combineer een hoge piekcapaciteit met verbeterde betrouwbaarheid op lange termijn.<\/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\">Thermisch ontkoppelingssysteem:<\/strong> Isoleert de SPD aan het einde van de levensduur om de veiligheid te behouden.<\/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\">Statusindicator:<\/strong> Visueel venster of contactuitgang om de operationele toestand weer te geven.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2582\"><strong data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2582\">Bedieningsvolgorde:<\/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\">Normale modus:<\/strong> Hoge weerstand, geen impact op het 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-gebeurtenis:<\/strong> De spanning stijgt boven de Uc-drempel.<\/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\">Klemmen:<\/strong> SPD leidt de stroomstoot naar aarde af, waardoor de spanning wordt verlaagd naar een veilige Up (spanningsbeveiligingsniveau).<\/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\">Herstel:<\/strong> SPD keert terug naar de standby-status met hoge weerstand.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2940\">De functie van een Type 2 overspanningsbeveiligingsapparaat<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"3106\">De primaire rol van een overspanningsbeveiligingsapparaat Type 2 is het beperken van voorbijgaande overspanningen tot een niveau dat stroomafwaartse apparatuur zonder schade kan weerstaan.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3122\">Belangrijkste functies:<\/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\">Resterende piekbeperking<\/strong> \u2014 verlaagt de spanning nadat een Type 1 SPD het grootste deel van de energie heeft geabsorbeerd.<\/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\">Schakeloverspanningsonderdrukking<\/strong> \u2014 vermindert transi\u00ebnten veroorzaakt door het starten van de motor, het schakelen van pompen of andere inductieve belastingsbewerkingen.<\/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\">Bescherming van apparatuur<\/strong> \u2014 voorkomt schade aan gevoelige elektronica, PLC's, automatiseringssystemen en voorschakelapparatuur.<\/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\">Systeembetrouwbaarheid<\/strong> \u2014 vermindert de uitvaltijd als gevolg van piekgerelateerde storingen.<\/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\">Onderdeel van een cascade<\/strong> \u2014 bevindt zich tussen de servicetoegangsbeveiliging (Type 1) en point-of-use-apparaten (Type 3).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"3666\" data-end=\"3716\">Toepassingen van Type 2-overspanningsbeveiligingsapparaten<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/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 SPD's worden ge\u00efnstalleerd 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\">Industri\u00eble faciliteiten met bliksembeveiligingssystemen.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3891\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3813\" data-end=\"3891\">Commerci\u00eble gebouwen ter bescherming van HVAC, liften, verlichting en IT-systemen.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3892\" data-end=\"3949\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3894\" data-end=\"3949\">Machinebesturingskasten voor industri\u00eble automatisering.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"4034\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3952\" data-end=\"4034\">Hernieuwbare energiesystemen, zoals PV-omvormers en besturingen van windturbines, vereisen robuustheid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/product_category\/pv-surge-protection-type-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">overspanningsbeveiliging<\/a> (zie onze <strong><em><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/blog\/solar-surge-protection-devices-selection-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"334\">Keuzegids voor overspanningsbeveiligingsapparaten<\/a><\/em><\/strong> En <strong><em><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/blog\/surge-protection-for-solar-photovoltaic-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"474\">Overspanningsbeveiliging voor fotovolta\u00efsche zonne-energiesystemen<\/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\">Ziekenhuizen en datacenters waar uptime van cruciaal belang is.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4094\" data-end=\"4151\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4096\" data-end=\"4151\">Residenti\u00eble hoofdpanelen voor bescherming van het hele huis.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"316\">Type 1, Type 2 en Type 3 overspanningsbeveiligingsapparaten<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"648\">Overspanningsbeveiligingsapparaten hebben drie hoofdtypen. Elk type heeft een andere taak in het elektrische systeem. U kunt hier meer lezen in onze gedetailleerde gids: <em><strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/blog\/difference-between-type-1-type-2-and-type-3-surge-protective-devices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"647\">Verschil tussen overspanningsbeveiligingsapparaten van type 1, type 2 en type 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>Functie<\/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\">Locatie<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 25.0372%;\" width=\"142\">Ge\u00efnstalleerd bij de dienstingang.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.1389%;\" width=\"142\">Ge\u00efnstalleerd op het hoofdverdeelbord.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 58.2638%;\" width=\"142\">Ge\u00efnstalleerd dichtbij gevoelige belastingen.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 20.4466%;\" width=\"142\">Golfvorm testen<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 25.0372%;\" width=\"142\">Getest met bliksempuls van 10\/350 \u03bcs.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.1389%;\" width=\"142\">Getest met 8\/20 \u03bcs stootstroom.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 58.2638%;\" width=\"142\">Getest met 1,2\/50 \u03bcs spanning + 8\/20 \u03bcs stroom.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 20.4466%;\" width=\"142\">Doel<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 25.0372%;\" width=\"142\">Ontlaadt directe bliksemstroom.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.1389%;\" width=\"142\">Beperkt restpieken en schakelpieken.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 58.2638%;\" width=\"142\">Geeft definitieve bescherming voor elektronica.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 20.4466%;\" width=\"142\">Typisch omhoog<\/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\">Voorbeelden<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 25.0372%;\" width=\"142\">Gebouwen met een bliksembeveiligingssysteem (LPS).<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 28.1389%;\" width=\"142\">Bedieningspanelen en onderverdeelborden.<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 58.2638%;\" width=\"142\">IT-apparatuur en thuiselektronica.<\/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\">Samenvatting:<\/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> stopt het grootste deel van de energierijke pieken veroorzaakt door bliksem.<\/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 de middelste verdedigingslinie. Het reduceert de resterende overspanning en regelt schakelpieken.<\/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 de laatste stap. Het beschermt gevoelige elektronica tegen kleine, snelle spanningspieken.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"4715\" data-end=\"4766\">Hoe selecteert u het juiste overspanningsbeveiligingsapparaat?<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"4768\" data-end=\"4922\">Bij het kiezen van het beste type 2-overspanningsbeveiligingsapparaat moet de selectie gebaseerd zijn op systeemcompatibiliteit, overspanningsrisiconiveau en gevoeligheid van de apparatuur.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"4924\" data-end=\"5057\"><strong data-start=\"4924\" data-end=\"4976\">1. Zorg ervoor dat de systeemspanning en aarding op elkaar zijn afgestemd<\/strong><br data-start=\"4976\" data-end=\"4979\" \/>Verschillende systemen \u2013 TT, TN-S, TN-C, IT \u2013 vereisen verschillende SPD-configuraties:<\/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> (allepolige bescherming) voor TN-systemen.<\/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> configuratie (L-N-beveiliging plus N-PE-module) voor TT-systemen om N-PE-overspanningsgebeurtenissen af \u200b\u200bte handelen.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"5214\" data-end=\"5404\"><strong data-start=\"5214\" data-end=\"5272\">2. Bepaal Uc (maximale continue bedrijfsspanning)<\/strong><br data-start=\"5272\" data-end=\"5275\" \/>Uc moet iets boven de nominale systeemspanning liggen om onnodige activering te voorkomen, maar laag genoeg voor effectieve bescherming.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"5406\" data-end=\"5449\"><strong data-start=\"5406\" data-end=\"5447\">3. Controleer de ontlaadstroomcapaciteit<\/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\">Nominale ontlaadstroom (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\">Maximale ontlaadstroom (Imax):<\/strong> 20\u201380 kA afhankelijk van het risiconiveau.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"5572\" data-end=\"5721\"><strong data-start=\"5572\" data-end=\"5608\">4. Spanningsbeveiligingsniveau (omhoog)<\/strong><br data-start=\"5608\" data-end=\"5611\" \/>Lower Up betekent betere bescherming \u2013 streef naar \u2264 2,5 kV voor algemene apparatuur, \u2264 1,5 kV voor gevoelige elektronica.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"5723\" data-end=\"5862\"><strong data-start=\"5723\" data-end=\"5767\">5. Bestand tegen tijdelijke overspanning (TOV).<\/strong><br data-start=\"5767\" data-end=\"5770\" \/>Zorg ervoor dat de SPD tijdelijke overspanningscondities als gevolg van fouten of schakelgebeurtenissen kan overleven.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"5864\" data-end=\"5892\"><strong data-start=\"5864\" data-end=\"5890\">6. Extra functies<\/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\">Insteekbare modules voor snel onderhoud.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5936\" data-end=\"5975\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5938\" data-end=\"5975\">Alarmcontacten op afstand voor bewaking.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5976\" data-end=\"6019\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5978\" data-end=\"6019\">Thermische ontkoppeling en visuele indicatoren.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"6026\" data-end=\"6076\">Hoe u een Type 2-overspanningsbeveiligingsapparaat installeert<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/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\">Best practices voor installatie uit veldtechnische ervaring:<\/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\">Locatie<\/strong> \u2014 Monteer zo dicht mogelijk bij de hoofdverdeelrails of de apparatuur die u wilt beschermen.<\/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\">Parallelle verbinding<\/strong> \u2014 Type 2 SPD's worden doorgaans parallel op de voeding aangesloten.<\/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\">Lengte van het lood<\/strong> \u2014 Houd de gecombineerde lengte van fase-, nul- en aardgeleiders kleiner dan 0,5 m om te voorkomen dat de beveiligingsspanning stijgt.<\/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\">Dwarsdoorsnede van de geleider<\/strong> \u2014 Minimaal 6 mm\u00b2 koper voor Type 2; grotere maten voor apparaten met een hogere capaciteit.<\/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\">Aarding<\/strong> \u2014 Sluit rechtstreeks aan op de hoofdpotentiaalvereffeningsstaaf met het kortste pad.<\/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\">Overstroombeveiliging<\/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\">Co\u00f6rdinatie in gecascadeerde systemen<\/strong> \u2014 Indien stroomafwaarts van een Type 1 SPD ge\u00efnstalleerd, moet u een scheidingsafstand aanhouden (&gt;10 m) of een ontkoppelingsinductor installeren om een \u200b\u200bgoede energieverdeling te garanderen.<\/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\">Systeemspecifieke bedrading<\/strong> \u2014 Voeg voor TT-systemen een N-PE-beveiligingsmodule toe om spanningspieken tussen nulleider en aarde op te vangen.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p data-start=\"7147\" data-end=\"7255\">Door deze richtlijnen te volgen, zorgt u ervoor dat de SPD volgens de specificaties presteert en voldoet aan de elektrische normen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"7262\" data-end=\"7275\">Conclusie<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"7277\" data-end=\"7508\">A <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/product-category\/ac-power-surge-protection\/type-2-surge-protective-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"7279\" data-end=\"7313\">Type 2 overspanningsbeveiligingsapparaat<\/strong><\/a><\/em> is een essentieel element in gelaagde elektrische bescherming. Het beschermt tegen restspanningen als gevolg van bliksem en interne schakelgebeurtenissen, waardoor de levensduur van de apparatuur en de operationele stabiliteit worden gegarandeerd.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"7510\" data-end=\"7767\">Door het werkingsprincipe, de installatieregels en de selectieparameters te begrijpen, kunnen ingenieurs en inkoopmanagers apparaten specificeren die voldoen aan de systeemvereisten, voldoen aan IEC\/EN 61643-11 en betrouwbare bescherming bieden voor de komende jaren.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"7769\" data-end=\"7951\">Indien correct ge\u00efnstalleerd, is een Type 2 SPD niet alleen een onderdeel; het is een verzekeringspolis voor uw elektrische systeem. Meer informatie over <strong><em><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/blog\/surge-protection-for-solar-photovoltaic-systems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1719\">zonne-SPD-toepassingen<\/a><\/em><\/strong> en hoe u de juiste kiest.<\/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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