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 (TN-S, TT systems)
Rated Voltage (Un) 690 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)
Nominal Discharge Current (In) 8/20 µs 25.0 kA (per mode)
Maximum Discharge Current (Imax) 8/20 µs 60 kA (per mode)
Voltage Protection Level (Up) @ In ≤ 2.9 kV (Line-Neutral)
Response Time < 100 ns
Short-Circuit Withstand According to IEC 61643-11 (typically 35 kA)
Recommended Backup Protection 160A gL/gG fuse (consult installation manual for exact rating)
Connection Terminals Line/Neutral: 25-95 mm²
Earth/PE: 35-95 mm² (copper)
Insulation Coordination Enhanced for 690V systems (clearance: ≥5.5mm, creepage: ≥12.5mm)
Housing Protection IP20 (for indoor enclosure mounting)
Operating Temperature -40°C to +80°C
Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C
Status Indication Visual window with color flag (green=OK, red=fault)
Mounting DIN-rail mountable (35 mm)
Dimensions (H×W×D) ~ 288 × 90 × 75 mm (confirm with official datasheet)
Weight Approximately 3.3 kg
Model Interpretation PSTB: Product series
250: Discharge capacity (25.0 kA In)
690: Voltage rating (690V system)
70: Configuration code
The ABB PSTB250-690-70 is a Type 1+2 Combined Surge Protective Device (SPD) from ABB's PSTB series, specifically engineered for 690V AC three-phase power systems. This device delivers enhanced primary surge protection at service entrances and main distribution boards in heavy industrial environments with higher voltage distribution networks, offering superior surge current handling capacity against direct lightning strikes and severe switching surges.