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 690 V AC, 3P+N (50/60 Hz)
Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (Uc) 440 V AC (Line-Neutral) / 750 V AC (Line-Line)
Impulse Discharge Current (Iimp) 10/350 µs 25 kA (per pole, L/N)
Nominal Discharge Current (In) 8/20 µs 30 kA (per pole)
Maximum Discharge Current (Imax) 8/20 µs 60 kA (per pole)
Voltage Protection Level (Up) @ In ≤ 3.0 kV (Line-Neutral)
Response Time < 100 ns
Short-Circuit Withstand Rating (SCCR) High - According to IEC 61643-11
Back-up Fuse/Circuit Breaker Mandatory. Typically 125A-160A gL/gG (Consult ABB installation manual for exact rating).
Connection Cross-Section Line & Neutral: 25 - 95 mm² (copper)
Earth/PE: 35 - 95 mm² (copper)
Remote Signaling Optional auxiliary contact for remote status monitoring.
Housing Material High-strength thermoplastic (UL94 V-0)
Protection Degree (IP) IP20 (for enclosure mounting)
Operating Temperature Range -40 °C to +80 °C
Status Indication Visual (color flag: green=OK, red=fault) + Optional remote contact
Mounting DIN-rail mountable (35 mm)
Dimensions (H×W×D) Approx. 288 mm × 90 mm × 75 mm (Confirm with official datasheet)
Model Decode PSTX: Premium Series
300: Product variant / Uc rating
690: Rated for 690V systems
70: Nominal discharge current 30 kA
The ABB PSTX300-690-70 is a High-Voltage Type 1+2 Combined Surge Protective Device (SPD) from ABB's premium PSTX series. It is engineered as a three-phase+neutral (3P+N) surge arrester specifically designed for 690V AC low-voltage power systems, commonly found in industrial, marine, and renewable energy applications.