The Schneider Electric Acti9 iPRD40r Surge Arrester is a modular surge protection device (SPD) designed for use in low‑voltage AC power distribution installations.
Specifications
Parameter Specification
Product Name Schneider Electric Acti9 iPRD40r Modular Surge Arrester
Part Number / Code iPRD40r (e.g., A9L40501 / related A9L16292 variants)
Product Type Type 2 Surge Protective Device (SPD)
Poles 1P + N (one phase + neutral)
Rated Operational Voltage (Ue) 230/400 V AC (±10 %), 50/60 Hz
Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (Uc) Common mode: ~260 V N/PE
Differential mode: ~350 V L/N
Nominal Discharge Current (In) 15 kA (8/20 µs) typical per mode (L/PE, N/PE, L/N)
Maximum Discharge Current (Imax) 40 kA (8/20 µs) per mode (L/PE, N/PE, differential)
Voltage Protection Level (Up) ≤ ~1.4 – 1.6 kV (Type 2) depending on mode
Surge Technology MOV + GDT (Metal Oxide Varistor + Gas Discharge Tube)
Remote Signalling 1 remote contact (1 C/O) for status/fault indication
Mounting DIN rail (clip‑on)
Terminal Type Tunnel/screw type terminals (e.g., 2.5–35 mm² or similar)
Protection Class Type 2 SPD (IEC 61643‑11 / EN 61643‑11)
Earthing System Compatibility TT, TN‑S (and similar AC systems)
Operating Temperature ‑25 °C to +60 °C
Storage Temperature ‑40 °C to +85 °C
Degree of Protection IP20 / IP40 (modular enclosure)
Standards & Compliance IEC/EN 61643‑11:2011/2012, IEC/EN 60947‑5‑1