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Weight
0.121 kg
Series VAL-ME
VAL-ME 230 - Type 2 surge protection device
Single-position surge arrester to protect networks with one or more phases. Automatic thermal monitoring of the high-capacity varistor. Disconnection from the mains and visual fault warning in the event of overload. For mounting on NS 35/7.5.
Technical Specifications
Product properties
| IEC test classification | II |
| EN type | T2 |
| Type | DIN rail module, one-piece |
| Surge protection fault message | optical |
Electrical properties
| Nominal voltage UN | 230 V AC |
Connection data
| Connection Method | Screw connection |
| Screw thread | M5 |
| Stripping length | 14.5 mm |
| Conductor cross section flexible min. | 0.5 mm² |
| Conductor cross section flexible max. | 25 mm² |
| Conductor cross section, rigid min. | 0.5 mm² |
| Conductor cross section, rigid max. | 35 mm² |
Dimensions
| Width | 17.7 mm |
| Height | 89.8 mm |
| Depth | 65.5 mm |
| Horizontal pitch | 1 Div. |
Material specifications
| Flammability rating according to UL 94 | V0 |
| Housing Material | Polycarbonate |
Mechanical data
| Open side panel | No |
Protective circuit
| Direction of action | 1L-N/PE |
| Maximum continuous voltage UC | 275 V AC |
| Residual current IPE | ≤ 0.3 mA |
| Nominal discharge current In (8/20) µs | 15 kA |
| Maximum discharge current Imax (8/20) µs | 40 kA |
| Voltage protection level Up | ≤ 950 V (at 5 kA) |
| Response time tA | ≤ 25 ns |
| Max. backup fuse with branch wiring | 25 kA (rms) |
Ambient conditions
| Degree of Protection | IP20 |
| Ambient Temperature (Operation) | -25 °C ... 75 °C |
Standards
| Standards/regulations | E DIN VDE 0675-6/A1 |
| Standards/regulations | UL 1449 |
| Standards/regulations | IEC 61643-1 |
| Standards/regulations | DIN EN 61643-11/A11 |
| Standards/specifications | IEC 61643-1 |
| Note | 2005 |
| Standards/specifications | DIN EN 61643-11 |
| Note | 2002 |
| Standards/specifications | DIN EN 61643-11/A11 |
| Note | 2007 |
Mounting
| Mounting Type | DIN rail: 35 mm |
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Additional Information
| Alternate Names | VALME230 |
| Pack Size | 1 |
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