{"id":825,"date":"2023-12-18T14:35:43","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T06:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/?post_type=blog&p=825"},"modified":"2024-09-05T16:31:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T08:31:35","slug":"how-to-choose-surge-protection-devices","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/sv\/blog\/how-to-choose-surge-protection-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"Hur v\u00e4ljer man \u00f6versp\u00e4nningsskydd?"},"content":{"rendered":"Att v\u00e4lja \u00f6versp\u00e4nningsskydd<\/strong>\r\n\r\nBritec\u2019s line of AC power surge protectors is designed to cover all possible configurations in low voltage installations. They are available in many versions, which differ in:\r\n\r\n\u2013 Type or test class (1, 2 or 3)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Operating voltage (Uc)\r\n\r\n\u2013 AC network configuration (Single\/three-Phase)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Discharge currents (Iimp, In, Imax, Uoc)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Protection level (Up)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Protection technology (varistors, spark gap, filter)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Features (differential mode, plug-in, remote signaling, compact).\r\n\r\nThe surge protection selection must be done following the local electrical code requirements (e.g.: minimum rating for In) and specific conditions (e.g.: high lightning density).\r\n\r\nV\u00e4lja typ av \u00f6versp\u00e4nningsskydd<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTypen av \u00f6versp\u00e4nningsskydd baseras p\u00e5 dess placering och begr\u00e4nsningarna f\u00f6r den installation som ska skyddas.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Konfiguration<\/strong><\/td>\r\nSPD<\/strong><\/td>\r\nPlats<\/strong><\/td>\r\nBRITEC<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Installation utrustad med LPS eller kan tr\u00e4ffas av blixten<\/td>\r\nType 1+2 \r\n\r\nType 1+2+3<\/td>\r\nUrsprunget f\u00f6r installationens ursprung (panel eller huvudv\u00e4xel)<\/td>\r\nBR-50GR \r\n\r\nBR-25GR\r\n\r\nBR-25M\r\n\r\nBR-12.5M<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Installation utan LPS<\/td>\r\nType 2 \r\n\r\nType 2+3<\/td>\r\nhuvudv\u00e4xel<\/td>\r\nBR-40 \r\n\r\nBR-20<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sekund\u00e4rt skydd (nedstr\u00f6ms prim\u00e4ra SPD)<\/td>\r\nType 2 \r\n\r\n(or Type 3)<\/td>\r\nn\u00e4ra skyddad utrustning<\/td>\r\nBR-40DP \r\n\r\nBR-20DP<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nVal av driftsp\u00e4nningar Uc och UT<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe SPD Uc voltage (maximum continuous operating voltage) depends on:\r\n\r\n\u2013 Nominal voltage of the AC network (Uo)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Type of AC system (TN, TT, IT).\r\n\r\nThe level of resistance to temporary overvoltage (UT) is related to the Uc voltage. In addition, withstanding the \u201chigh voltage\u201d TOV (1200 Vac, 300A, 200ms) between Neutral and PE is needed in TT AC system.\r\n\r\nDriftsp\u00e4nning Uc (linje\/jord)<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
AC-n\u00e4tverk<\/td>\r\n230\/400V<\/td>\r\n120\/208V<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
AC-system<\/td>\r\nTT<\/td>\r\nTN<\/td>\r\nDET<\/td>\r\nTN<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sp\u00e4nning Uc mini<\/td>\r\n255V<\/td>\r\n255V<\/td>\r\n440V<\/td>\r\n135V<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sp\u00e4nning UT<\/td>\r\n335\/440 V<\/td>\r\n335\/440 V<\/td>\r\n\u2014<\/td>\r\n230\/175 V<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
TOV N\/PE<\/td>\r\n1200 V<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nAtt v\u00e4lja Iimp<\/strong>\r\n\r\nImpulsstr\u00f6mmen Iimp \u00e4r definierad f\u00f6r typ 1 SPD. Minsta klassificering f\u00f6r Iimp \u00e4r 12,5 kA per stolpe, enligt IEC 60364-5-534. Denna niv\u00e5 \u00e4r anpassad till det verkliga fenomenet. Detta v\u00e4rde kan dock \u00f6kas beroende p\u00e5 risken (ber\u00e4kning enligt EN 62305-1). BRITEC f\u00f6resl\u00e5r, i sitt typ 1 SPD-omr\u00e5de, 3 niv\u00e5er av Iimp-str\u00f6m per pol: 12,5 kA, 25 kA och 50 kA.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Konfiguration<\/strong><\/td>\r\nIimp\/st\u00e5ng<\/strong><\/td>\r\nBRITEC<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Maximal risk<\/td>\r\n50kA<\/td>\r\nBR-50GR<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Mycket h\u00f6g blixtdensitet D\u00e5lig jordning<\/td>\r\n25kA<\/td>\r\nBR-25GR \r\n\r\nBR-25M<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
H\u00f6g, medium eller l\u00e5g blixtdensitet<\/td>\r\n12,5 kA<\/td>\r\nBR-12,5M<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nAtt v\u00e4lja In current<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe relevant nominal discharge current In for the SPD is in relation with the lightning risk in the installation area.\r\n\r\nThe minimum rating of In for a SPD connected at the installation entrance is 5 kA (8\/20 \u03bcs waveform), required by standard.\r\n\r\nNevertheless higher ratings are advised in case of high lightning density.\r\n\r\nMoreover higher values of In current will increase the SPD lifetime.\r\n\r\nImax (max. discharge current) rating is linked to In.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Villkor<\/strong><\/td>\r\nI<\/strong><\/td>\r\nBRITEC<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Mycket h\u00f6g blixtdensitet<\/td>\r\n> 20 kA<\/td>\r\nBR-60 \r\n\r\nBR-70<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
H\u00f6g eller medelh\u00f6g blixtdensitet<\/td>\r\n10-20 kA<\/td>\r\nBR-40 \r\n\r\nBR-20<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
L\u00e5g blixtdensitet eller sekund\u00e4r SPD<\/td>\r\n5 kA<\/td>\r\nBR-15DP<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nV\u00e4lja skyddsniv\u00e5 Upp<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe user must select a surge protector with a protection level Up adapted to the withstand level of terminal equipment. In every case, the lower the protection level Up, the better the protection.\r\n\r\nIEC 60364 standard calls for the minimum protection level of 2.5 kV for a SPD connected at the entrance of a 230\/400 V network: this level is in compliance with the withstand of robust devices (electromechanical type).\r\n\r\nElectronic-based terminals have lower impulse withstand and require a better protection: so, surge protectors with 1.5 kV protection are necessary to provide efficient protection.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Villkor<\/strong><\/td>\r\nRekommenderas upp<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
230\/400 V \r\n\r\nAC network<\/td>\r\n120\/208 V \r\n\r\nAC network<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
SPD vid installationsing\u00e5ngen<\/td>\r\n2,5 kV max.<\/td>\r\n1,5 kV max.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Elektromekaniskt skyddad utrustning<\/td>\r\n2,5 kV<\/td>\r\n1,5 kV<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Elektronisk baserad skyddad utrustning<\/td>\r\n1,5 kV<\/td>\r\n0,8 kV<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n ","protected":false},"featured_media":826,"parent":0,"menu_order":164,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"blog_category":[8],"class_list":["post-825","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blog_category-company-news"],"acf":{"des":"Britec\u2019s line of AC power surge protectors is designed to cover all possible configurations in low voltage installations.","txt":"Choosing Surge Protectors<\/strong>\r\n\r\nBritec\u2019s line of AC power surge protectors is designed to cover all possible configurations in low voltage installations. They are available in many versions, which differ in:\r\n\r\n\u2013 Type or test class (1, 2 or 3)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Operating voltage (Uc)\r\n\r\n\u2013 AC network configuration (Single\/three-Phase)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Discharge currents (Iimp, In, Imax, Uoc)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Protection level (Up)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Protection technology (varistors, spark gap, filter)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Features (differential mode, plug-in, remote signaling, compact).\r\n\r\nThe surge protection selection must be done following the local electrical code requirements (e.g.: minimum rating for In) and specific conditions (e.g.: high lightning density).\r\n\r\nChoosing the Type of surge protectors<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe type of surge protector is based on its location and the constraints of the installation to be protected.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Configuration<\/strong><\/td>\r\nSPD<\/strong><\/td>\r\nLocation<\/strong><\/td>\r\nBRITEC<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Installation equipped with LPS or could be hit by lightning<\/td>\r\nType 1+2 \r\n\r\nType 1+2+3<\/td>\r\nOrigin of the installation origin (Panel or main switchboard)<\/td>\r\nBR-50GR \r\n\r\nBR-25GR\r\n\r\nBR-25M\r\n\r\nBR-12.5M<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Installation without LPS<\/td>\r\nType 2 \r\n\r\nType 2+3<\/td>\r\nmain switchboard<\/td>\r\nBR-40 \r\n\r\nBR-20<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Secondary protection (downstream primary SPD)<\/td>\r\nType 2 \r\n\r\n(or Type 3)<\/td>\r\nclose to protected equipment<\/td>\r\nBR-40DP \r\n\r\nBR-20DP<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nChoosing the operating voltages Uc and UT<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe SPD Uc voltage (maximum continuous operating voltage) depends on:\r\n\r\n\u2013 Nominal voltage of the AC network (Uo)\r\n\r\n\u2013 Type of AC system (TN, TT, IT).\r\n\r\nThe level of resistance to temporary overvoltage (UT) is related to the Uc voltage. In addition, withstanding the \u201chigh voltage\u201d TOV (1200 Vac, 300A, 200ms) between Neutral and PE is needed in TT AC system.\r\n\r\nOperating voltage Uc (Line\/Ground)<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
AC Network<\/td>\r\n230\/400V<\/td>\r\n120\/208V<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
AC system<\/td>\r\nTT<\/td>\r\nTN<\/td>\r\nIT<\/td>\r\nTN<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Voltage Uc mini<\/td>\r\n255V<\/td>\r\n255V<\/td>\r\n440V<\/td>\r\n135V<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Voltage UT<\/td>\r\n335\/440 V<\/td>\r\n335\/440 V<\/td>\r\n\u2014<\/td>\r\n230\/175 V<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
TOV N\/PE<\/td>\r\n1200 V<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nChoosing Iimp<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe impulse current Iimp is defined for Type 1 SPD. The minimum rating for Iimp is 12.5 kA by pole, following IEC 60364-5-534. This level is adapted to the real phenomenon. This value can, however, be increased according to the risk (calculation according to EN 62305-1). BRITEC proposes, in its Type 1 SPD range, 3 levels of Iimp current by pole: 12.5kA, 25kA and 50 kA.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Configuration<\/strong><\/td>\r\nIimp\/pole<\/strong><\/td>\r\nBRITEC<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Maximum risk<\/td>\r\n50kA<\/td>\r\nBR-50GR<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Very high lightning density Bad earthing<\/td>\r\n25kA<\/td>\r\nBR-25GR \r\n\r\nBR-25M<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
High, medium or low lightning density<\/td>\r\n12.5kA<\/td>\r\nBR-12.5M<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nChoosing In current<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe relevant nominal discharge current In for the SPD is in relation with the lightning risk in the installation area.\r\n\r\nThe minimum rating of In for a SPD connected at the installation entrance is 5 kA (8\/20 \u03bcs waveform), required by standard.\r\n\r\nNevertheless higher ratings are advised in case of high lightning density.\r\n\r\nMoreover higher values of In current will increase the SPD lifetime.\r\n\r\nImax (max. discharge current) rating is linked to In.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Conditions<\/strong><\/td>\r\nIn<\/strong><\/td>\r\nBRITEC<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Very high lightning density<\/td>\r\n> 20 kA<\/td>\r\nBR-60 \r\n\r\nBR-70<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
High or medium lightning density<\/td>\r\n10-20 kA<\/td>\r\nBR-40 \r\n\r\nBR-20<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Low lightning density or secondary SPD<\/td>\r\n5 kA<\/td>\r\nBR-15DP<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nChoosing the protection level Up<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe user must select a surge protector with a protection level Up adapted to the withstand level of terminal equipment. In every case, the lower the protection level Up, the better the protection.\r\n\r\nIEC 60364 standard calls for the minimum protection level of 2.5 kV for a SPD connected at the entrance of a 230\/400 V network: this level is in compliance with the withstand of robust devices (electromechanical type).\r\n\r\nElectronic-based terminals have lower impulse withstand and require a better protection: so, surge protectors with 1.5 kV protection are necessary to provide efficient protection.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Conditions<\/strong><\/td>\r\nRecommended Up<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
230\/400 V \r\n\r\nAC network<\/td>\r\n120\/208 V \r\n\r\nAC network<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
SPD at the installation entrance<\/td>\r\n2.5 kV max.<\/td>\r\n1.5 kV max.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Electromechanical protected equipment<\/td>\r\n2.5 kV<\/td>\r\n1.5 kV<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Electronic-based protected equipment<\/td>\r\n1.5 kV<\/td>\r\n0.8 kV<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n "},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/sv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/825","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/sv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/sv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/sv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/826"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/sv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=825"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"blog_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.britecelectric.com\/sv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog_category?post=825"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}