The Schneider IPRU 3P+N 40KA is a Surge Protection Device (SPD) designed to protect electrical installations from transient overvoltage events, such as lightning strikes or switching surges. It is particularly effective in providing protection for 3-phase systems with neutral (3P+N), and it has a high capacity for handling surge currents.
Parameters:
Poles: 3P+N (3-phase + neutral)
Nominal Discharge Current (In): 40kA (maximum surge current the SPD can safely discharge)
Maximum Discharge Current (Imax): Typically higher than the nominal current, ensuring the device can withstand extreme surges (e.g., up to 80kA or higher, depending on specific model variants).
Protection Class: Type 2 (Secondary surge protection, designed for systems that are already protected by a primary SPD, or for lower-risk systems)
Rated Voltage (Un): 230/400V AC (for standard 3-phase systems)
Rated Frequency: 50/60Hz
Response Time: < 25ns (a very fast response to protect against fast-rise surges)
Voltage Protection Level (Up): Typically ≤ 1.5kV (indicates the maximum voltage that will appear across the SPD's terminals during a surge)
Installation Category: Class II (providing protection in a secondary position in the surge protection hierarchy)
Degree of Protection: IP20 (protected against solid objects larger than 12mm)
Temperature Range: -40°C to +80°C
Nominal Voltage (Un): 230V (for single-phase) / 400V (for 3-phase systems)
Max Continuous Operating Voltage (Uc): 275V (for AC systems)
Mounting: DIN rail mounting for easy integration into distribution boards