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)
Rated Voltage (Un) 690 V AC (±10%)
Maximum Continuous Voltage (Uc) 420 V AC (L-N) / 520 V AC (L-L)
Lightning Impulse Current (Iimp) 10/350 µs 25 kA (per mode)
Nominal Discharge Current (In) 8/20 µs 39.0 kA (per mode)
Maximum Discharge Current (Imax) 8/20 µs 80 kA (per mode)
Voltage Protection Level (Up) @ In ≤ 3.2 kV (Line-Neutral)
Response Time < 100 ns
Short-Circuit Withstand According to IEC 61643-11 (typically 50 kA)
Recommended Backup Protection 250A gL/gG fuse or equivalent circuit breaker (consult installation manual)
Connection Terminals Line/Neutral: 50-150 mm²
Earth/PE: 70-150 mm² (copper)
Insulation Coordination Enhanced for 690V systems (clearance: ≥6.0mm, creepage: ≥14.0mm)
Auxiliary Contacts Optional remote signaling contact (1 NO/NC changeover)
Housing Protection IP20 / NEMA 1 (for indoor enclosure mounting)
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature -40°C to +90°C
Status Indication Visual window with color flag (green=OK, red=fault) + optional remote signaling
Mounting DIN-rail mountable (35/45 mm) or direct panel mounting
Dimensions (H×W×D) ~ 360 × 110 × 85 mm (confirm with official datasheet)
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg
Model Interpretation PSTB: Product series
390: Discharge capacity (39.0 kA In)
690: Voltage rating (690V system)
70: Configuration code
The ABB PSTB390-690-70 is a High-Performance Type 1+2 Combined Surge Protective Device (SPD) from ABB's PSTB series, specifically engineered for 690V AC three-phase power systems. This device represents the premium protection tier for heavy industrial applications, delivering exceptional surge current handling capacity against direct lightning strikes and extreme switching surges in high-voltage distribution networks.