Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification / Value
Standard Compliance IEC/EN 61643-11, IEC 61643-31, IEEE C62.41, UL 1449 4th Ed., IEC 60068 (environmental)
Protection Classification Type 1 + Type 2 Combined (Class 0 + I + II)
System Configuration 690 V AC, 3P+N+PE (TN-S, TT, IT systems)
Rated Voltage (Un) 690 V AC (+10%/-15%)
Maximum Continuous Voltage (Uc) 460 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 57.0 kA (per mode)
Maximum Discharge Current (Imax) 8/20 µs 120 kA (per mode)
Voltage Protection Level (Up) @ In ≤ 3.8 kV (Line-Neutral)
Total Energy Absorption >180 kJ per phase
Response Time < 100 ns (primary stage)
Follow Current Interruption < 1.5 ms
Short-Circuit Withstand 80 kA RMS (1 second)
Recommended Backup Protection 500A gL/gG fuse or equivalent ACB (see installation manual)
Connection Terminals Line/Neutral: 95-240 mm²
Earth/PE: 120-240 mm² (copper/copper-clad aluminum)
Insulation Coordination IEC 60664-1 Overvoltage Category IV, Pollution Degree 3
Auxiliary Contacts 3 independent changeover contacts (10A/600V AC)
Communication Interface Optional MODBUS RTU/Profibus DP for integration
Housing Protection IP20 / NEMA 3R (with corrosion protection coating)
Operating Temperature -45°C to +90°C
Storage Temperature -50°C to +95°C
Altitude Rating Up to 5000 m without derating
Seismic Rating IEEE 693 (High Level) - 1.0g horizontal
Status Indication Multi-stage LED array + mechanical flag + remote contact + communication
Mounting Seismic-rated heavy-duty rail (45/75 mm) or direct panel with dampeners
Dimensions (H×W×D) ~ 480 × 140 × 110 mm (verify with official datasheet)
Weight Approximately 7.5 kg
Model Interpretation PSTB: Premium series
570: Discharge capacity (57 kA In)
690: Voltage class
70: Configuration generation
The ABB PSTB570-690-70 is an Ultra-High-Capacity Type 1+2 Combined Surge Protective Device (SPD) from ABB's premium PSTB series, specifically engineered for 690V AC three-phase power systems. This device represents the maximum standard production model for surge protection in extreme industrial environments, providing unparalleled surge current handling capability against direct lightning strikes and catastrophic switching surges in high-voltage distribution networks.