The Schneider Electric PRD 3P+N 60KA is a surge protection device designed for three-phase electrical installations. It offers high performance in protecting electrical circuits from transient overvoltages, such as those caused by lightning strikes or switching operations.
Specifications
General
Product Type: Surge Protection Device (SPD)
Series / Family: PRD (Power Distribution)
Model: PRD 3P+N 60KA
Number of Poles: 3 (three-phase) + 1 neutral
Mounting Type: DIN rail mountable
Application: Protection for three-phase electrical circuits in commercial, industrial, and infrastructure installations
Electrical Ratings
Rated Voltage (Ue): 400 V AC (three-phase)
Nominal Voltage (Un): 230V AC (neutral)
Rated Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (Uc): 440V
Nominal Discharge Current (In): 20kA (per phase)
Maximum Discharge Current (Imax): 60kA (total)
Response Time (Tr): < 25 ns
Protection Level (Up): < 1.5 kV
Surge Protection Characteristics
Type of Protection: Class I (SPDs for high-risk environments, such as direct lightning strikes)
Protection for: Both phase-to-neutral and phase-to-phase
Discharge Capacity: 60kA (total) to handle large surges without failure
Energy Coordination: Compatible with downstream Type II SPDs for layered protection
Mechanical & Environmental
Terminal Connections: Screw-type terminals for secure connection
Design: Compact modular design, ideal for easy installation in electrical distribution boards
Housing Material: Thermoplastic, resistant to electrical and mechanical stresses
Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +80°C
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Degree of Protection: IP20 (Protected against fingers and objects >12mm)