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Phoenix Contact VAL-MS 385/80/3+1-FM
AllCircuit ProtectionProtectionSurge Protection
Phoenix ContactOfficial Distributor

By Phoenix Contact

SKU
MPN
2920968
Weight
0.599 kg
Series VAL-MS

VAL-MS 385/80/3+1-FM - Type 2 surge arrester

Type 2 surge protective device for 5-conductor power supply systems (L1, L2, L3, N, PE), with plug latching and remote indication contact.

  • Quality proven millions of times over in the widest range of applications
  • Rapid installation with bridges, thanks to industry-standard overall width of 1 HP
  • Easy testing and insulation measurement, thanks to pluggable protection modules
  • Wide range of applications due to various nominal voltages
  • High degree of modularity provides individual solutions for every application
Technical Specifications

Product properties

Product familyVALVETRAB MS
IEC test classificationII
IEC test classificationT2
EN typeT2
IEC power supply systemTT
IEC power supply systemTN-C
IEC power supply systemTN-S
TypeDIN rail module, two-section, divisible
Surge protection fault messageOptical, remote indicator contact

Insulation characteristics

Overvoltage categoryIII
Pollution degree2

Electrical properties

Nominal frequency fN50 Hz (60 Hz)

Indicator/remote signaling

Connection nameRemote fault indicator contact
Switching functionChangeover contact
Operating Voltage5 V AC ... 250 V AC
Operating Voltage30 V DC
Operating current5 mA AC ... 1.5 A AC
Operating current1 A DC

Connection data

Connection MethodScrew connection
Screw threadM5
Tightening torque3 Nm (1.5 mm² ... 16 mm²)
Tightening torque4.5 Nm (25 mm² ... 35 mm²)
Stripping length16 mm
Conductor cross section flexible1.5 mm² ... 25 mm²
Conductor cross section rigid1.5 mm² ... 35 mm²
Conductor cross section AWG15 ... 2
Connection MethodFork-type cable lug
Conductor cross section flexible1.5 mm² ... 16 mm²

Remote fault indicator contact

Connection MethodPlug-in/screw connection via COMBICON
Screw threadM2
Tightening torque0.25 Nm
Stripping length7 mm
Conductor cross section flexible0.14 mm² ... 1.5 mm²
Conductor cross section rigid0.14 mm² ... 1.5 mm²
Conductor cross section AWG28 ... 16

Dimensions

Width71.2 mm
Height98.7 mm
Depth77.5 mm (incl. DIN rail 7.5 mm)
Horizontal pitch4 Div.

Material specifications

Colorblack (RAL 9005)
Flammability rating according to UL 94V-0
CTI value of material600
Insulating materialPA 6.6/PBT
Material groupI
Housing MaterialPA 6.6
Housing MaterialPBT

Protective circuit

Mode of protectionL-N
Mode of protectionL-PE
Mode of protectionN-PE
Direction of action3L-N & N-PE
Nominal voltage UN240/415 V AC (TN-S)
Nominal voltage UN240/415 V AC (TT)
Nominal frequency fN50 Hz (60 Hz)
Maximum continuous operating voltage UC (L-N)385 V AC
Maximum continuous operating voltage UC (L-PE)385 V AC
Maximum continuous operating voltage UC (N-PE)264 V AC
Rated load current IL80 A
Residual current IPE≤ 5 µA
Standby power consumption PC≤ 690.00 mVA
Nominal discharge current In (8/20) µs40 kA
Maximum discharge current Imax (8/20) µs80 kA
Impulse discharge current (10/350) µs (L-N), charge1.25 As
Impulse discharge current (10/350) µs (L-N), specific energy1.56 kJ/Ω
Impulse discharge current (10/350) µs (L-N), peak current value Iimp2.5 kA
Impulse discharge current (10/350) µs (L-PE), charge1.25 As
Impulse discharge current (10/350) µs (L-PE), specific energy1.56 kJ/Ω
Impulse discharge current (10/350) µs (L-PE), peak current value Iimp2.5 kA
Impulse discharge current (10/350) µs (N-PE), charge5 As
Impulse discharge current (10/350) µs (N-PE), specific energy25 kJ/Ω
Impulse discharge current (10/350) µs (N-PE), peak current value Iimp10 kA
Total discharge current Itotal (8/20) µs80 kA
Total discharge current Itotal (10/350) µs10 kA
Follow current interrupt rating Ifi (N-PE)100 A
Short-circuit current rating ISCCR25 kA
Voltage protection level Up (L-N)≤ 2 kV
Voltage protection level Up (L-PE)≤ 2 kV
Voltage protection level Up (N-PE)≤ 1.7 kV
Residual voltage Ures (L-N)≤ 2 kV (at In)
Residual voltage Ures (L-N)≤ 1.4 kV (at 10 kA)
Residual voltage Ures (L-N)≤ 1.25 kV (at 5 kA)
Residual voltage Ures (L-N)≤ 1.2 kV (at 3 kA)
Residual voltage Ures (L-PE)≤ 2 kV (at In)
Residual voltage Ures (L-PE)≤ 1.5 kV (at 10 kA)
Residual voltage Ures (L-PE)≤ 1.4 kV (at 5 kA)
Residual voltage Ures (L-PE)≤ 1.3 kV (at 3 kA)
Residual voltage Ures (N-PE)≤ 0.6 kV (at In)
Residual voltage Ures (N-PE)≤ 0.5 kV (at 10 kA)
Residual voltage Ures (N-PE)≤ 0.5 kV (at 5 kA)
Residual voltage Ures (N-PE)≤ 0.4 kV (at 3 kA)
TOV behavior at UT (L-N)480 V AC (5 s / withstand mode)
TOV behavior at UT (L-N)457 V AC (120 min / withstand mode)
TOV behavior at UT (N-PE)1200 V AC (200 ms / withstand mode)
Response time tA (L-N)≤ 25 ns
Response time tA (L-PE)≤ 100 ns
Response time tA (N-PE)≤ 100 ns
Max. backup fuse with V-type through wiring80 A (gG - 16 mm²)
Max. backup fuse with branch wiring250 A (gG)

Ambient conditions

Degree of ProtectionIP20 (only when all terminal points are used)
Ambient Temperature (Operation)-40 °C ... 80 °C
Ambient temperature (storage/transport)-40 °C ... 80 °C
Altitude≤ 2000 m (amsl)
Permissible humidity (operation)5 % ... 95 %
Shock (operation)30g (Half-sine / 11 ms / 3x ±X, ±Y, ±Z)
Vibration (Operation)7.5g (10 ... 500 Hz / 2.5 h / X, Y, Z)

UL specifications

Maximum continuous operating voltage MCOV (L-L)770 V AC
Maximum continuous operating voltage MCOV (L-N)385 V AC
Maximum continuous operating voltage MCOV (L-G)385 V AC
Maximum continuous operating voltage MCOV (N-G)264 V AC
Nominal discharge current In20 kA
Mode of protectionL-L
Mode of protectionL-N
Mode of protectionL-G
Mode of protectionN-G
Nominal Voltage240/415 V AC
Power distribution systemWye
Nominal frequency50/60 Hz
Measured limiting voltage MLV (L-L)3860 V
Measured limiting voltage MLV (L-N)2710 V
Measured limiting voltage MLV (L-G)3730 V
Measured limiting voltage MLV (N-G)2590 V
SPD Type4CA

UL indicator/remote signaling

Operating Voltage125 V AC
AC operating current1 A AC

UL connection data

Tightening torque30 lbf-in.
Conductor cross section AWG10 ... 2

Standards and Regulations

Standards/specificationsIEC 61643-11
Note2011
Standards/specificationsEN 61643-11
Note2012

Mounting

Mounting TypeDIN rail: 35 mm
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Alternate NamesVALMS3858031FM
Pack Size1
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