Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification / Value
Standard Compliance IEC/EN 61643-11, IEC 61643-31
Protection Classification Type 1 + Type 2 Combined (Class I + II)
System Configuration 690 V AC, 3P+N (TN-S, TT systems)
Maximum Continuous Voltage (Uc) 440 V AC (L-N) / 760 V AC (L-L)
Lightning Impulse Current (Iimp) 10/350 µs 25 kA (per mode)
Nominal Discharge Current (In) 8/20 µs 47 kA (per mode)
Maximum Discharge Current (Imax) 8/20 µs 80 kA (per mode)
Voltage Protection Level (Up) @ In ≤ 3.0 kV (Line-Neutral)
Response Time < 25 ns (varistor stage)
Short-Circuit Withstand Capacity 50 kA (IEC 61643-11 compliant)
Recommended Backup Protection 200A gL/gG fuse or equivalent circuit breaker (consult installation manual)
Connection Terminals Line/Neutral: 35-120 mm²
Earth/PE: 50-120 mm²
Auxiliary Contacts 1 changeover contact (NO/NC) for remote monitoring
Housing Protection IP20 (for indoor cabinet installation)
Operating Temperature Range -40°C to +80°C
Status Indication Multi-color visual indicator + remote contact signaling
Mounting DIN-rail (35 mm) or direct panel mounting
Dimensions (H×W×D) ~ 360 × 110 × 85 mm (confirm with official datasheet)
Model Decoding PSTX: Premium series
470: Product platform (47 kA In)
690: Voltage rating
70: Configuration variant
The ABB PSTX470-690-70 is a High-Capacity Type 1+2 Combined Surge Protective Device (SPD) from ABB's premium PSTX series, specifically engineered for 690V AC three-phase industrial power systems. This device represents the upper echelon of surge protection for high-voltage low-voltage (HV/LV) interfaces, providing maximum energy handling capability for mission-critical applications.