Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification / Value
Standards Compliance IEC/EN 61643-11, IEC 61643-31, IEC 60099-4, IEEE C62.41
Protection Classification Type 1 + Type 2 Combined (Class I + II)
System Configuration 690 V AC, 3P+N+PE (TN-S, IT, TT systems)
Rated Voltage (Un) 690 V AC (±10%)
Maximum Continuous Voltage (Uc) 480 V AC (L-N) / 830 V AC (L-L)
Lightning Impulse Current (Iimp) 10/350 µs 35 kA (per mode, all poles)
Nominal Discharge Current (In) 8/20 µs 72 kA (per mode)
Maximum Discharge Current (Imax) 8/20 µs 120 kA (per mode)
Voltage Protection Level (Up) @ In ≤ 3.5 kV (Line-Neutral)
Total Discharge Capacity >150 kJ per phase
Response Time < 15 ns (primary clamping stage)
Follow Current Interruption < 2 ms (spark gap recovery)
Short-Circuit Withstand 80 kA RMS (1 second)
Recommended Backup Protection 315A-400A gL/gG fuse or equivalent MCCB (see installation manual)
Connection Terminals Line/Neutral: 70-185 mm²
Earth/PE: 95-185 mm² (copper)
Auxiliary Contacts 2 independent changeover contacts (5A/250V AC)
Housing Protection IP20 / NEMA 1 (indoor cabinet installation)
Operating Temperature -45°C to +85°C (full performance range)
Storage Temperature -50°C to +90°C
Altitude Rating Up to 5000 m without derating
Relative Humidity 5-95% (non-condensing)
Seismic Rating IEEE 693 (High Level) - 1.0g horizontal, 0.8g vertical
Status Indication Multi-color visual indicator (green/amber/red) with remote contact signaling
Mounting Heavy-duty DIN-rail (35/45 mm) or direct panel mounting with anti-vibration mounts
Dimensions (H×W×D) ~ 420 × 135 × 105 mm (verify with official datasheet)
Weight Approximately 6.2 kg
Model Decoding PSTX: Premium surge protection series
720: Discharge capacity (72 kA In)
600: Iimp = 35 kA
70: Generation variant
The ABB PSTX720-600-70 is the Ultimate High-Capacity Combined Type 1+2 Surge Protective Device within ABB's premium PSTX series, representing the maximum standard production model for 690V AC three-phase power systems. Engineered for extreme-duty industrial applications, this device provides unparalleled protection against direct lightning strikes and catastrophic surge events in mission-critical infrastructure.