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 230 V AC, 1P+N (50/60 Hz)
Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (Uc) 255 V AC (Line-Neutral)
Impulse Discharge Current (Iimp) 10/350 µs 50 kA (per mode L-PE, N-PE)
Nominal Discharge Current (In) 8/20 µs 60 kA (per mode)
Maximum Discharge Current (Imax) 8/20 µs 70 kA (per mode)
Voltage Protection Level (Up) @ In ≤ 1.5 kV (Line-Neutral)
Response Time < 100 ns
Short-Circuit Withstand Rating According to IEC 61643-11
Back-up Fuse Recommendation Required. Typically 63A gL/gG (Consult local regulations and ABB installation guide)
Connection Cross-Section Line & Neutral: 6 - 35 mm² (copper)
Earth/PE: 10 - 35 mm² (copper)
Housing Material Thermoplastic (UL94 V-0)
Protection Degree (IP) IP20 (for indoor installation in enclosure)
Operating Temperature -40°C to +80°C
Status Indication Visual window (Green = OK, Red = Fault)
Mounting DIN-rail mountable (35 mm)
Dimensions (H×W×D) Approx. 90 mm × 72 mm × 62 mm (Confirm with official datasheet)
Model Decode PSE: Series
45: Product variant (single-phase, 255V Uc)
600: Iimp = 50 kA
70: In = 60 kA
The ABB PSE45-600-70 is a Type 1 + Type 2 Combined Surge Protective Device (SPD) designed for single-phase AC power systems. It serves as the primary surge protection at the service entrance or main distribution point for residential, commercial, and light industrial applications where single-phase 230V supply is used.