Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification / Value
Application Standard IEC/EN 61643-11
Protection Type / Class Type 1 + Type 2 Combined (Class I + II)
Rated System Voltage (Un) 400 V AC, 3P+N (50/60 Hz)
Max. Continuous Operating Voltage (Uc) 255 V AC (Line-Neutral) / 320 V AC (Line-Line)
Impulse Discharge Current (Iimp) 10/350 µs 60 kA (per pole, L/N)
Nominal Discharge Current (In) 8/20 µs 70 kA (per pole)
Maximum Discharge Current (Imax) 8/20 µs 100 kA (per pole)
Voltage Protection Level (Up) @ In ≤ 1.8 kV (Line-Neutral)
Response Time < 100 ns
Short-Circuit Withstand Rating (SCCR) According to IEC 61643-11
Back-up Fuse Recommendation Required. Typically 125 A gL/gG (Must be verified with local regulations and ABB's installation manual).
Connection Cross-Section Line & Neutral: 16 - 70 mm² (copper)
Earth/PE: 25 - 70 mm² (copper)
Housing Material Thermoplastic (UL94 V-0)
Protection Degree (IP) IP20 (for indoor installation in a proper enclosure)
Operating Temperature Range -40 °C to +80 °C
Status Indication Visual window with color flag (Green = OK, Red = Fault/End-of-Life)
Mounting DIN-rail mountable (35 mm)
Dimensions (H x W x D) Approx. 288 mm x 90 mm x 75 mm (Confirm with official datasheet)
Key Model Decode PSE: Series
250: Uc & Platform Code (255/320V)
600: Iimp = 60 kA
70: In = 70 kA
The ABB PSE250-600-70 is a Type 1 + Type 2 Combined Surge Protective Device (SPD) from ABB's advanced PSE series. It functions as a primary high-capacity surge arrester designed for installation at the service entrance (main low-voltage distribution board) of three-phase AC power systems.