{"id":784,"date":"2023-12-19T15:48:41","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T07:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=784"},"modified":"2025-05-26T14:38:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T06:38:24","slug":"classification-of-spds","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/blog\/classification-of-spds\/","title":{"rendered":"Classificatie van SPD's"},"content":{"rendered":"Een overspanningsbeveiligingsapparaat (SPD) beschermt elektrische systemen en apparatuur tegen overspanningen door transi\u00ebnte spanningen te beperken en stootstromen om te leiden.\r\n<h2><strong>De belangrijke technische kenmerken van SPD:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ul data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"826\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"566\">\r\n<p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"566\">Maximale continue bedrijfsspanning (Uc)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"607\">\r\n<p data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"607\">Blikseminslagstroom (Iimp)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"646\">\r\n<p data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"646\">Nominale ontlaadstroom (I)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"684\">\r\n<p data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"684\">Spanningsbeveiligingsniveau (omhoog)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"735\">\r\n<p data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"735\">Bestand tegen kortsluiting (Isccr)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"792\">\r\n<p data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"792\">Vrijlooponderbrekingsmogelijkheid bij Uc (Ifi)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"826\">\r\n<p data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"826\">Transi\u00ebnte overspanning (TOV)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1016\">Deze parameters bepalen de prestaties van de SPD onder verschillende foutomstandigheden en moeten zorgvuldig worden afgestemd op de systeemspanning, het installatiepunt en de verwachte piekomgeving.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><strong>SPD-categorie\u00ebn of typen<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1156\">SPD's worden over het algemeen geclassificeerd op basis van interne werkprincipes en standaard testmethoden.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1187\"><strong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1187\">Op componentgedrag<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1220\">De twee belangrijkste soorten SPD's zijn:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1292\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1257\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1257\">Spanningsbegrenzende componenten<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1292\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1292\">Componenten voor spanningsschakeling<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1417\">De meeste moderne SPD's bevatten beide componenttypen om de voordelen van elk te combineren en hun respectievelijke zwakke punten te verminderen.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1461\">Spanningsbegrenzende componenten zijn onder meer:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1539\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1494\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1494\">Metaaloxidevaristoren (MOV's)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1539\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1539\">Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS)-diodes<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1584\">Componenten voor spanningsschakeling zijn onder meer:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1628\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1615\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1615\">Gasontladingsbuizen (GDT's)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1628\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1628\">Vonkengaten<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1725\">Deze componenten verschillen qua reactiesnelheid, energieverwerkingscapaciteit en verouderingskenmerken.<\/p>\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-17918 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26.png 570w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26-400x247.png 400w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26-150x93.png 150w\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"352\" \/>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1770\"><strong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1770\">SPD-classificatie volgens normen<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1941\">Volgens ANSI\/IEEE C62.41, IEC 61643-11 en VDE-classificatie zijn er drie standaard SPD-typen op basis van hun geteste golfvorm en toepassingsniveau.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1961\"><strong data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1961\">Type 1 SPD<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/product\/brpv3-1000-12-5vg-1000v-12-5ka-type-12-pv-class-i-class-ii-spd\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2104\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-2104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PV-Power-Surge-Protection-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Type 1 overspanningsbeveiligingsapparaat\" width=\"742\" height=\"742\" \/><\/a>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2210\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2035\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2035\">Getest met impulsontlaadstroom Iimp (typisch 10\/350 \u00b5s)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2085\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2085\">Ook getest met 8\/20 \u00b5s stroomimpulsen<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2139\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2139\">Ontworpen voor installatie bij de dienstingang<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2210\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2210\">Beschermt tegen directe bliksemstroom en hoge energiepieken<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2230\"><strong data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2230\">Type 2 SPD<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2651\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2290\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2290\">Getest met nominale ontlaadstroom in (8\/20 \u00b5s)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2362\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2362\">Optioneel getest met maximale ontlaadstroom Imax (8\/20 \u00b5s)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2429\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2429\">Opmerking: Imax wordt niet aanbevolen als basis voor SPD-selectie<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2525\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2525\">Voor SPD's met spanningsschakelcomponenten, ook getest met spanningsimpulsen van 1,2\/50 \u00b5s.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2586\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2586\">Ge\u00efnstalleerd op onderverdeelborden of apparatuuringangen<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2651\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2651\">Beschermt tegen schakelpieken en indirecte bliksem<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2671\"><strong data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2671\">Type 3 SPD<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2913\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2843\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2722\">Getest met een combinatiegolfgenerator:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2843\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2765\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2765\">Nullastspanning Uoc (1,2\/50 \u00b5s)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2807\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2807\">Kortsluitstroom Icw (8\/20 \u00b5s)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2843\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2843\">Nominale uitgangsimpedantie: 2 \u03a9<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2913\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2913\">Ge\u00efnstalleerd in de buurt van gevoelige eindapparatuur voor fijne bescherming<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2960\"><strong data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2960\">SPD-toepassingen in energiesystemen<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3069\">SPD's worden gebruikt in een breed scala aan AC- en DC-systemen, die elk specifieke ontwerp- en selectievereisten hebben.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3110\"><strong data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3110\">1. Toepassingen op wisselstroomsystemen<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/classification-of-spds\/attachment\/ac-power-surge-protection-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2103\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-2103\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AC-Power-Surge-Protection-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Wisselstroom-overspanningsbeveiliging\" width=\"868\" height=\"868\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3303\">In AC-distributiesystemen worden SPD's voornamelijk gebruikt om apparatuur en stroomnetwerken te beschermen tegen voorbijgaande overspanningen veroorzaakt door blikseminslag, het schakelen van nutsvoorzieningen en het oplossen van storingen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3453\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3392\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3392\"><strong data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3322\">Type 1 SPD's<\/strong>: Ge\u00efnstalleerd op hoofdverdeelborden om pieken met hoge energie op te vangen<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3453\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3453\"><strong data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3410\">Type 2 SPD's<\/strong>: Stroomafwaarts ge\u00efnstalleerd voor lokale bescherming<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3591\">SPD's voor AC moeten overeenkomen met de nominale spanning en Uc van het systeem en tegelijkertijd voldoende kortsluitvastheid (Isccr) bieden.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3629\">Typische interne componenten zijn onder meer:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"3630\" data-end=\"3736\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3630\" data-end=\"3677\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3677\">MOV's voor snelle respons en spanningsklemming<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3736\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3736\">GDT's voor verwerking van hoge energie en isolatie tegen lekkage<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3801\">De combinatie van beide zorgt voor een snelle onderdrukking en een lange levensduur.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3847\"><strong data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3847\">2. Gelijkstroomvoedingssysteemtoepassingen<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3868\">DC-systemen zoals:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3979\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3894\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3894\">Telecom-basisstations<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3895\" data-end=\"3926\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3926\">Industri\u00eble schakelkasten<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3927\" data-end=\"3946\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3929\" data-end=\"3946\">Batterij opslag<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"3962\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"3962\">EV-opladen<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"3979\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"3979\">Solar DC-bussen<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"4095\">\u2026vereisen SPD's die speciaal zijn ontworpen voor continue gelijkspanning, die geen nuldoorgang hebben en vlambogen kunnen ondersteunen.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"4097\" data-end=\"4105\">DC-SPD's:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4332\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4143\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4108\" data-end=\"4143\">Gebruik doorgaans hoogspannings-MOV's<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4144\" data-end=\"4208\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4146\" data-end=\"4208\">Moet een hoge stabiele gelijkstroomspanning aan kunnen zonder oververhitting<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4209\" data-end=\"4270\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4211\" data-end=\"4270\">Ge\u00efnstalleerd op DC-panelen, omvormeringangen of accubanken<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4271\" data-end=\"4332\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4273\" data-end=\"4332\">Help systeemuitval als gevolg van spanningspieken of schakelgeluiden te voorkomen<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"4339\" data-end=\"4387\"><strong data-start=\"4343\" data-end=\"4387\">3. Toepassingen van fotovolta\u00efsche (PV)-systemen<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"4389\" data-end=\"4540\">Bij PV-systemen zijn hoge DC-spanningen (tot 1500 VDC), grote array-oppervlakken en frequente blootstelling aan blikseminslag als gevolg van montage op het dak of in het veld betrokken.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"4542\" data-end=\"4576\">PV-specifieke SPD's moeten voldoen aan:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"4577\" data-end=\"4615\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4577\" data-end=\"4597\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4579\" data-end=\"4597\"><a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/en\/publication\/26931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong data-start=\"4579\" data-end=\"4595\">IEC 61643-31<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4598\" data-end=\"4615\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4600\" data-end=\"4615\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.standards.iteh.ai\/samples\/22527\/5b6a4f03275341d2bd18880b7a0877e7\/SIST-EN-50539-11-2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong data-start=\"4600\" data-end=\"4615\">EN 50539-11<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"4617\" data-end=\"4638\">Ze worden ingezet bij:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"4639\" data-end=\"4791\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4639\" data-end=\"4685\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4641\" data-end=\"4685\"><strong data-start=\"4641\" data-end=\"4652\">DC-kant<\/strong>: Tussen de PV-generator en de omvormer<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"4740\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4688\" data-end=\"4740\"><strong data-start=\"4688\" data-end=\"4706\">Omvormer ingang<\/strong>: Voor interne DC-busbeveiliging<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4741\" data-end=\"4791\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"4791\"><strong data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"4754\">AC-kant<\/strong>: Tussen de omvormer en de netinterface<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"4793\" data-end=\"4814\">Vereisten zijn onder meer:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"4815\" data-end=\"4942\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4815\" data-end=\"4837\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4817\" data-end=\"4837\">Hoge MCOV (Uc)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4838\" data-end=\"4871\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4840\" data-end=\"4871\">Laag beschermingsniveau (omhoog)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4872\" data-end=\"4891\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4874\" data-end=\"4891\">Lange levensduur<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4892\" data-end=\"4942\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4894\" data-end=\"4942\">Weer- en UV-bestendigheid (voor DC-boxen voor buiten)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"4944\" data-end=\"5038\">Goed geplaatste PV-SPD's verlagen de vervangingskosten van apparatuur en verbeteren de systeembetrouwbaarheid en ROI.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"5045\" data-end=\"5094\"><strong data-start=\"5048\" data-end=\"5094\">Inzicht in Iimp versus Imax in SPD-beoordelingen<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"5096\" data-end=\"5136\"><strong data-start=\"5100\" data-end=\"5136\">Impulsontladingsstroom (Iimp)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"5138\" data-end=\"5403\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5138\" data-end=\"5174\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5140\" data-end=\"5174\">Kenmerkend voor Type 1 SPD<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5175\" data-end=\"5216\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5177\" data-end=\"5216\">Simuleert een directe blikseminslag<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5217\" data-end=\"5255\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5219\" data-end=\"5255\">Getest met een golfvorm van 10\/350 \u00b5s<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5256\" data-end=\"5325\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5258\" data-end=\"5325\">Vertegenwoordigt het vermogen van de SPD om \u00e9\u00e9n enkele extreme golf op te vangen<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5326\" data-end=\"5403\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5328\" data-end=\"5403\">Geschikt voor het stroomafwaarts bouwen van toegangspunten of bliksemafleiders<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"5405\" data-end=\"5445\"><strong data-start=\"5409\" data-end=\"5445\">Maximale ontlaadstroom (Imax)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"5447\" data-end=\"5717\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5447\" data-end=\"5483\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5449\" data-end=\"5483\">Kenmerkend voor Type 2 SPD<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5484\" data-end=\"5567\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5486\" data-end=\"5567\">Simuleert meerdere pieken met lagere energie als gevolg van schakelen of indirecte bliksem<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5568\" data-end=\"5604\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5570\" data-end=\"5604\">Getest met een golfvorm van 8\/20 \u00b5s<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5605\" data-end=\"5643\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5607\" data-end=\"5643\">Weerspiegelt het uithoudingsvermogen op lange termijn<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5644\" data-end=\"5717\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5646\" data-end=\"5717\">Geschikt voor verdeelborden en bescherming op uitrustingsniveau<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"5719\" data-end=\"5737\"><strong data-start=\"5722\" data-end=\"5736\">Samengevat<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"5738\" data-end=\"5943\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5738\" data-end=\"5796\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5740\" data-end=\"5796\"><strong data-start=\"5740\" data-end=\"5748\">Iimp<\/strong> = Piekuithoudingsvermogen voor zeldzame, energieke evenementen<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5797\" data-end=\"5943\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5799\" data-end=\"5943\"><strong data-start=\"5799\" data-end=\"5807\">Imax<\/strong> = Herhaald uithoudingsvermogen voor frequente transi\u00ebnten met lagere energie<br data-start=\"5867\" data-end=\"5870\" \/>Beide zijn essentieel bij het opbouwen van een SPD-beschermingsstrategie op meerdere niveaus.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"5950\" data-end=\"5967\"><strong data-start=\"5953\" data-end=\"5967\">Conclusie<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"5969\" data-end=\"6277\">Overspanningsbeveiligingsapparaten zijn essentieel voor moderne energiesystemen en garanderen de veiligheid van apparatuur en stroomcontinu\u00efteit. Hun classificatie in Type 1, 2 en 3, samen met het begrip van technische parameters zoals Uc, Up, Iimp en Imax, is van cruciaal belang voor een juiste selectie en implementatie.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"6279\" data-end=\"6457\">Of het nu gaat om het beschermen van AC-systemen, DC-automatisering of zonne-energie, het selecteren van de juiste SPD met geschikte classificaties helpt schade te verminderen, O&amp;M-kosten te verlagen en de levensduur van het systeem te verlengen.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"6459\" data-end=\"6579\">Een goed ontworpen SPD-plan is een kleine investering die uw grootschalige infrastructuur beschermt tegen onomkeerbare schade.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":785,"parent":0,"menu_order":182,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"blog_category":[8],"class_list":["post-784","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog_category-company-news"],"acf":{"des":"A surge protective device (SPD) is designed to protect electrical systems and equipment from surge events by limiting transient voltages and diverting surge currents.","txt":"A surge protective device (SPD) protects electrical systems and equipment from surge events by limiting transient voltages and diverting surge currents.\r\n<h2><strong>The important technical characteristics of SPD:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ul data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"826\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"566\">\r\n<p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"566\">Maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"607\">\r\n<p data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"607\">Lightning impulse current (Iimp)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"646\">\r\n<p data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"646\">Nominal discharge current (I)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"684\">\r\n<p data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"684\">Voltage protection level (Up)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"735\">\r\n<p data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"735\">Short circuit withstand capability (Isccr)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"792\">\r\n<p data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"792\">Freewheeling interruption capability at Uc (Ifi)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"826\">\r\n<p data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"826\">Transient overvoltage (TOV)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1016\">These parameters determine the SPD\u2019s performance under different fault conditions and must be matched carefully to the system\u2019s voltage, installation point, and expected surge environment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2><strong>SPD Categories or Types<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1156\">SPDs are generally classified based on internal working principles and standard testing methods.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1187\"><strong data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1187\">By Component Behavior<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1220\">The two main types of SPDs are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1292\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1257\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1257\">Voltage limiting components<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1292\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1292\">Voltage switching components<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1417\">Most modern SPDs incorporate both component types to combine the advantages of each and reduce their respective weaknesses.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1461\">Voltage limiting components include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1539\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1494\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1494\">Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1539\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1539\">Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) diodes<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1584\">Voltage switching components include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1628\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1615\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1615\">Gas Discharge Tubes (GDTs)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1628\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1628\">Spark gaps<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1725\">These components differ in response speed, energy-handling capacity, and aging characteristics.<\/p>\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-17918 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26.png 570w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26-400x247.png 400w, https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/26-150x93.png 150w\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"352\" \/>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1770\"><strong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1770\">SPD Classification by Standards<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1941\">According to ANSI\/IEEE C62.41, IEC 61643-11, and VDE Classification, there are three standard SPD types based on their tested waveform and application level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1961\"><strong data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1961\">Type 1 SPD<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/product\/brpv3-1000-12-5vg-1000v-12-5ka-type-12-pv-class-i-class-ii-spd\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2104\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-2104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/PV-Power-Surge-Protection-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Type 1 Surge Protection Device\" width=\"742\" height=\"742\" \/><\/a>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2210\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2035\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2035\">Tested with impulse discharge current Iimp (typically 10\/350 \u00b5s)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2085\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2085\">Also tested with 8\/20 \u00b5s current impulses<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2139\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2139\">Designed for installation at the service entrance<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2210\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2210\">Protects against direct lightning current and high-energy surges<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2230\"><strong data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2230\">Type 2 SPD<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2651\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2290\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2290\">Tested with nominal discharge current in (8\/20 \u00b5s)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2362\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2362\">Optionally tested with maximum discharge current Imax (8\/20 \u00b5s)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2429\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2429\">Note: Imax is not recommended as a basis for SPD selection<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2525\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2525\">For SPDs with voltage switching components, also tested with 1.2\/50 \u00b5s voltage impulses.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2586\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2586\">Installed at sub-distribution boards or equipment inputs<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2651\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2651\">Protects against switching surges and indirect lightning<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2671\"><strong data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2671\">Type 3 SPD<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2913\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2843\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2722\">Tested with a combination wave generator:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2843\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2765\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2765\">Open-circuit voltage Uoc (1.2\/50 \u00b5s)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2807\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2807\">Short-circuit current Icw (8\/20 \u00b5s)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2843\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2843\">Nominal output impedance: 2 \u03a9<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2913\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2913\">Installed near sensitive terminal equipment for fine protection<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2960\"><strong data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2960\">SPD Applications in Power Systems<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3069\">SPDs are used in a wide range of AC and DC systems, each having specific design and selection requirements.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3110\"><strong data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3110\">1. AC Power System Applications<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/classification-of-spds\/attachment\/ac-power-surge-protection-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2103\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-2103\" src=\"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AC-Power-Surge-Protection-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"AC Power Surge Protection Device\" width=\"868\" height=\"868\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3303\">In AC distribution systems, SPDs are mainly used to protect equipment and power networks from transient overvoltages caused by lightning strikes, utility switching, and fault-clearing events.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3453\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3305\" data-end=\"3392\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3392\"><strong data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3322\">Type 1 SPDs<\/strong>: Installed at main distribution boards to handle high-energy surges<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3453\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3453\"><strong data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3410\">Type 2 SPDs<\/strong>: Installed downstream for local protection<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3591\">SPDs for AC must match the system\u2019s nominal voltage and Uc while offering sufficient short-circuit withstand capability (Isccr).<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3629\">Typical internal components include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"3630\" data-end=\"3736\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3630\" data-end=\"3677\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3677\">MOVs for fast response and voltage clamping<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3736\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3736\">GDTs for high energy handling and isolation from leakage<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3801\">The combination of both ensures fast suppression and longevity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3847\"><strong data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3847\">2. DC Power System Applications<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3868\">DC systems such as:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3979\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3869\" data-end=\"3894\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3894\">Telecom base stations<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3895\" data-end=\"3926\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3897\" data-end=\"3926\">Industrial control cabinets<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3927\" data-end=\"3946\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3929\" data-end=\"3946\">Battery storage<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"3962\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3949\" data-end=\"3962\">EV charging<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"3979\">\r\n<p data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"3979\">Solar DC buses<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"4095\">\u2026require SPDs designed specifically for continuous direct voltage, which lacks zero crossing and can sustain arcs.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"4097\" data-end=\"4105\">DC SPDs:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4332\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4143\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4108\" data-end=\"4143\">Typically use high-voltage MOVs<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4144\" data-end=\"4208\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4146\" data-end=\"4208\">Must handle high steady-state DC voltage without overheating<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4209\" data-end=\"4270\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4211\" data-end=\"4270\">Installed at DC panels, inverter inputs, or battery banks<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4271\" data-end=\"4332\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4273\" data-end=\"4332\">Help avoid system downtime due to surges or switching noise<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"4339\" data-end=\"4387\"><strong data-start=\"4343\" data-end=\"4387\">3. Photovoltaic (PV) System Applications<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"4389\" data-end=\"4540\">PV systems involve high DC voltages (up to 1500 VDC), large array surfaces, and frequent exposure to lightning surges due to rooftop or field mounting.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"4542\" data-end=\"4576\">PV-specific SPDs must comply with:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"4577\" data-end=\"4615\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4577\" data-end=\"4597\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4579\" data-end=\"4597\"><a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/en\/publication\/26931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong data-start=\"4579\" data-end=\"4595\">IEC 61643-31<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4598\" data-end=\"4615\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4600\" data-end=\"4615\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.standards.iteh.ai\/samples\/22527\/5b6a4f03275341d2bd18880b7a0877e7\/SIST-EN-50539-11-2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong data-start=\"4600\" data-end=\"4615\">EN 50539-11<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"4617\" data-end=\"4638\">They are deployed at:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"4639\" data-end=\"4791\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4639\" data-end=\"4685\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4641\" data-end=\"4685\"><strong data-start=\"4641\" data-end=\"4652\">DC side<\/strong>: Between the PV array and the inverter<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"4740\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4688\" data-end=\"4740\"><strong data-start=\"4688\" data-end=\"4706\">Inverter input<\/strong>: For internal DC bus protection<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4741\" data-end=\"4791\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"4791\"><strong data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"4754\">AC side<\/strong>: Between the inverter and the grid interface<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"4793\" data-end=\"4814\">Requirements include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"4815\" data-end=\"4942\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4815\" data-end=\"4837\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4817\" data-end=\"4837\">High MCOV (Uc)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4838\" data-end=\"4871\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4840\" data-end=\"4871\">Low protection level (Up)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4872\" data-end=\"4891\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4874\" data-end=\"4891\">Long surge life<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"4892\" data-end=\"4942\">\r\n<p data-start=\"4894\" data-end=\"4942\">Weather and UV resistance (for outdoor DC boxes)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"4944\" data-end=\"5038\">Well-placed PV SPDs reduce equipment replacement costs and improve system reliability and ROI.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"5045\" data-end=\"5094\"><strong data-start=\"5048\" data-end=\"5094\">Understanding Iimp vs. Imax in SPD Ratings<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"5096\" data-end=\"5136\"><strong data-start=\"5100\" data-end=\"5136\">Impulse Discharge Current (Iimp)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"5138\" data-end=\"5403\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5138\" data-end=\"5174\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5140\" data-end=\"5174\">Characteristic of Type 1 SPD<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5175\" data-end=\"5216\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5177\" data-end=\"5216\">Simulates a direct lightning strike<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5217\" data-end=\"5255\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5219\" data-end=\"5255\">Tested with 10\/350 \u00b5s waveform<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5256\" data-end=\"5325\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5258\" data-end=\"5325\">Represents the SPD\u2019s capacity to handle a single extreme surge<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5326\" data-end=\"5403\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5328\" data-end=\"5403\">Suitable for building entry points or lightning arrestors downstream<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"5405\" data-end=\"5445\"><strong data-start=\"5409\" data-end=\"5445\">Maximum Discharge Current (Imax)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"5447\" data-end=\"5717\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5447\" data-end=\"5483\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5449\" data-end=\"5483\">Characteristic of Type 2 SPD<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5484\" data-end=\"5567\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5486\" data-end=\"5567\">Simulates multiple lower-energy surges from switching or indirect lightning<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5568\" data-end=\"5604\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5570\" data-end=\"5604\">Tested with 8\/20 \u00b5s waveform<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5605\" data-end=\"5643\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5607\" data-end=\"5643\">Reflects long-term surge endurance<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5644\" data-end=\"5717\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5646\" data-end=\"5717\">Suitable for distribution boards and equipment-level protection<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"5719\" data-end=\"5737\"><strong data-start=\"5722\" data-end=\"5736\">In summary<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"5738\" data-end=\"5943\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5738\" data-end=\"5796\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5740\" data-end=\"5796\"><strong data-start=\"5740\" data-end=\"5748\">Iimp<\/strong> = Peak endurance for rare, high-energy events<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"5797\" data-end=\"5943\">\r\n<p data-start=\"5799\" data-end=\"5943\"><strong data-start=\"5799\" data-end=\"5807\">Imax<\/strong> = Repetitive endurance for frequent lower-energy transients<br data-start=\"5867\" data-end=\"5870\" \/>Both are essential in building a multi-level SPD protection strategy.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2 data-start=\"5950\" data-end=\"5967\"><strong data-start=\"5953\" data-end=\"5967\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"5969\" data-end=\"6277\">Surge protective devices are essential for modern power systems, ensuring equipment safety and power continuity. Their classification into Type 1, 2, and 3, along with the understanding of technical parameters like Uc, Up, Iimp, and Imax, is vital for proper selection and implementation.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"6279\" data-end=\"6457\">Whether protecting AC systems, DC automation, or solar PV, selecting the right SPD with suitable ratings helps reduce damage, lower O&amp;M costs, and extend system life.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"6459\" data-end=\"6579\">A well-engineered SPD plan is a small investment that protects your large-scale infrastructure from irreversible damage.<\/p>"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/784","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/785"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=784"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"blog_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog_category?post=784"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}