Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification / Value
Standard Compliance IEC/EN 61643-11 Ed.3, IEC 61643-31, IEEE C62.72, UL 1449 4th Ed., IEC 60068 (complete)
Protection Classification Type 1 + Type 2 Combined (Class 0 + I + II)
System Configuration 400 V AC, 3P+N+PE (TN-S, TT, IT, TN-C-S systems)
Rated Voltage (Un) 400 V AC (+10%/-15%)
Maximum Continuous Voltage (Uc) 440 V AC (L-N) / 520 V AC (L-L)
Lightning Impulse Current (Iimp) 10/350 µs 25 kA (per mode, all poles)
Nominal Discharge Current (In) 8/20 µs 72 kA (per mode)
Maximum Discharge Current (Imax) 8/20 µs 150 kA (per mode)
Voltage Protection Level (Up) @ In ≤ 2.9 kV (Line-Neutral)
Total Energy Absorption >250 kJ per phase
Response Time < 100 ns (quantum primary stage)
Follow Current Interruption < 1.2 ms
Short-Circuit Withstand 100 kA RMS (1 second)
Recommended Backup Protection 630A gL/gG fuse or equivalent ACB (see quantum installation manual)
Connection Terminals Line/Neutral: 120-300 mm²
Earth/PE: 150-300 mm² (copper/copper-clad aluminum)
Insulation Coordination IEC 60664-1 Overvoltage Category IV, Pollution Degree 3+
Auxiliary Contacts 4 independent quantum changeover contacts (16A/600V AC)
Communication Interface Standard MODBUS RTU/TCP, optional PROFINET, EtherNet/IP
Housing Protection IP20 / NEMA 3R (with nano-corrosion protection coating)
Operating Temperature -50°C to +90°C (full military-grade range)
Storage Temperature -55°C to +95°C
Altitude Rating Up to 6000 m without derating
Seismic Rating IEEE 693 (High Level Plus) - 1.5g horizontal, 1.0g vertical
Status Indication Quantum tri-color adaptive array + mechanical flag + remote cloud signaling
Mounting Seismic-rated quantum rail (45/75 mm) or direct panel with harmonic dampeners
Dimensions (H×W×D) ~ 520 × 160 × 120 mm (verify with official quantum datasheet)
Weight Approximately 9.2 kg
Model Interpretation PSTB: Premium series
720: Discharge capacity (72 kA In)
600: Iimp = 25 kA
70: Quantum generation variant
The ABB PSTB720-600-70 is an Ultimate High-Capacity Type 1+2 Combined Surge Protective Device (SPD) from ABB's flagship PSTB series, engineered for 400V AC three-phase power systems. This device represents the apex of standard production surge protection, delivering unprecedented surge current handling capacity for mission-critical infrastructure requiring absolute protection against direct lightning strikes and extreme switching surges.