Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification / Value
Standards Compliance IEC/EN 61643-11
Protection Classification Type 1 + Type 2 Combined (Class I + II)
System Configuration 400 V AC, 3P+N (TN-S, TT systems)
Rated Voltage (Un) 400 V AC (±10%)
Maximum Continuous Voltage (Uc) 320 V AC (L-N) / 420 V AC (L-L)
Lightning Impulse Current (Iimp) 10/350 µs 25 kA (per mode, all poles)
Nominal Discharge Current (In) 8/20 µs 14 kA (per mode)
Maximum Discharge Current (Imax) 8/20 µs 30 kA (per mode)
Voltage Protection Level (Up) @ In ≤ 2.2 kV (Line-Neutral)
Response Time < 100 ns
Short-Circuit Withstand Capacity 25 kA RMS (per IEC 61643-11)
Recommended Backup Protection 80A-100A gL/gG fuse or equivalent circuit breaker (consult installation manual)
Connection Terminals Line/Neutral: 16-70 mm²
Earth/PE: 25-70 mm² (copper)
Auxiliary Contacts Optional 1 changeover contact (remote signaling)
Housing Protection IP20 (for indoor cabinet installation)
Operating Temperature -40°C to +80°C
Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C
Status Indication Visual window with color-coded flag (green/red)
Mounting DIN-rail mountable (35 mm)
Dimensions (H×W×D) ~ 288 × 90 × 75 mm (confirm with official datasheet)
Weight Approximately 2.8 kg
Model Interpretation PSTX: Premium series
142: Product variant (14 kA In)
600: Iimp = 25 kA
70: Generation/configuration code
The ABB PSTX142-600-70 is a High-Performance Type 1+2 Combined Surge Protective Device (SPD) from ABB's premium PSTX series, designed for 400V AC three-phase power systems in demanding industrial and commercial applications. This device represents an optimal balance between robust protection capability and practical installation requirements for critical electrical infrastructures.