Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification / Value
Standard Compliance IEC/EN 61643-11, IEC 61643-31, IEC 60099-4
Protection Classification Type 1 + Type 2 Combined (Class I + II)
System Configuration 690 V AC, 3P+N+PE (TN-S, IT, TT systems compatible)
Maximum Continuous Voltage (Uc) 460 V AC (L-N) / 800 V AC (L-L)
Lightning Impulse Current (Iimp) 10/350 µs 30 kA (per mode, all poles)
Nominal Discharge Current (In) 8/20 µs 57 kA (per mode)
Maximum Discharge Current (Imax) 8/20 µs 100 kA (per mode)
Voltage Protection Level (Up) @ In ≤ 3.2 kV (Line-Neutral)
Response Time < 20 ns (primary clamping stage)
Short-Circuit Withstand Capacity 65 kA RMS (1 second)
Recommended Backup Protection 250A-315A gL/gG fuse or equivalent MCCB (specific ratings in installation manual)
Connection Terminals Line/Neutral: 50-150 mm²
Earth/PE: 70-150 mm² (copper or aluminum)
Auxiliary Contacts 2 changeover contacts (NO/NC) for comprehensive remote monitoring
Housing Protection IP20 / NEMA 1 (for enclosure installation)
Operating Temperature Range -40°C to +85°C (full performance)
Altitude Rating Up to 4000 m without derating
Status Indication Multi-stage visual (green/yellow/red) + remote contact signaling + optional LED indicators
Mounting Reinforced DIN-rail (35/45 mm) or direct panel mounting with vibration dampeners
Dimensions (H×W×D) ~ 390 × 125 × 95 mm (confirm with official datasheet)
Weight Approximately 4.5 kg
Model Interpretation PSTX: Premium surge protection series
570: Discharge capacity platform (57 kA In)
690: System voltage class
70: Generation/configuration code
The ABB PSTX570-690-70 is a Premium High-Capacity Combined Type 1+2 Surge Protective Device (SPD) from ABB's top-tier PSTX series, specifically engineered for 690V AC three-phase power systems in extreme industrial and infrastructure applications.