Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification / Value
Standard Compliance IEC/EN 61643-11, IEC 61643-31, IEEE C62.41
Protection Classification Type 1 + Type 2 Combined (Class I + II)
System Configuration 690 V AC, 3P+N (TN-S, TT, IT systems)
Rated Voltage (Un) 690 V AC (±10%)
Maximum Continuous Voltage (Uc) 440 V AC (L-N) / 550 V AC (L-L)
Lightning Impulse Current (Iimp) 10/350 µs 25 kA (per mode)
Nominal Discharge Current (In) 8/20 µs 47.0 kA (per mode)
Maximum Discharge Current (Imax) 8/20 µs 100 kA (per mode)
Voltage Protection Level (Up) @ In ≤ 3.5 kV (Line-Neutral)
Response Time < 100 ns
Short-Circuit Withstand 50 kA RMS (per IEC 61643-11)
Recommended Backup Protection 315A gL/gG fuse or equivalent circuit breaker (consult installation manual)
Connection Terminals Line/Neutral: 70-185 mm²
Earth/PE: 95-185 mm² (copper)
Insulation Coordination Enhanced for 690V systems (clearance: ≥8.0mm, creepage: ≥16.0mm)
Auxiliary Contacts Optional remote signaling contact (2 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
Altitude Rating Up to 4000 m without derating
Status Indication Visual window with color flag (green=OK, red=fault) + optional remote signaling
Mounting DIN-rail mountable (45 mm) or direct panel mounting with seismic brackets
Dimensions (H×W×D) ~ 400 × 120 × 90 mm (confirm with official datasheet)
Weight Approximately 5.2 kg
Model Interpretation PSTB: Product series
470: Discharge capacity (47.0 kA In)
690: Voltage rating (690V system)
70: Configuration code
The ABB PSTB470-690-70 is a Premium High-Capacity 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 pinnacle of surge protection for ultra-demanding industrial applications, providing maximum surge current handling capability against direct lightning strikes and catastrophic switching surges in high-voltage distribution networks.