Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification / Value
Standard Compliance IEC/EN 61643-11
Protection Classification Type 1 + Type 2 Combined (Class I + II)
System Configuration 690 V AC, 3P+N (50/60 Hz)
Maximum Continuous Voltage (Uc) 420 V AC (L-N) / 730 V AC (L-L)
Lightning Impulse Current (Iimp) 10/350 µs 25 kA (per mode)
Nominal Discharge Current (In) 8/20 µs 37 kA (per mode)
Maximum Discharge Current (Imax) 8/20 µs 70 kA (per mode)
Voltage Protection Level (Up) @ In ≤ 2.8 kV (Line-Neutral)
Response Time < 25 ns (varistor stage)
Short-Circuit Withstand 25 kA RMS (typical)
Recommended Backup Protection 160A gL/gG fuse or equivalent circuit breaker (verify with installation manual)
Connection Capacity Line/Neutral: 25-95 mm²
Earth/PE: 35-95 mm²
Auxiliary Contacts 1 NO + 1 NC changeover contact (for remote monitoring)
Housing Protection IP20 (requires enclosure installation)
Operating Temperature -40°C to +80°C
Status Indication Visual window (green/red) + remote signaling capability
Mounting DIN-rail (35 mm) or direct panel mount
Dimensions (H×W×D) ~ 288 × 90 × 75 mm (confirm with datasheet)
Model Interpretation PSTX: Series
370: Platform code (420V Uc)
690: Voltage class
70: Discharge current code (37 kA In)
The ABB PSTX370-690-70 is a High-Performance Type 1+2 Combined Surge Protective Device (SPD) from ABB's premium PSTX series, specifically engineered for 690V AC three-phase power systems. It serves as a primary surge arrester for industrial, infrastructure, and renewable energy applications where higher distribution voltages are utilized.