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VAL-MS 580/3+0
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VAL-MS 580/3+0 - Type 2 surge arrester
Surge arrester for 4-conductor power supply systems (L1, L2, L3, PEN), consisting of a base element and protective connectors, for mounting on NS 35.
- 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
General
| Note | Usable in all low-voltage systems between L-N or L-PEN.Only usable in IT Systems between L-PE, if the exposed-conductive-parts (bodies) of the equipment of the low-voltage installation is connected to the earthing arrangement of the transformer substation. (interconnected earthing arrangement of the HV-transformer substation with the bodies of the LV-installation. RE = RA accordance to IEC 60364-4-442 / VDE 0100-442 Fig. 44D / Example a) |
Product properties
| Product family | VALVETRAB MS |
| IEC test classification | II |
| IEC test classification | T2 |
| EN type | T2 |
| IEC power supply system | TN-C |
| IEC power supply system | IT |
| Type | DIN rail module, two-section, divisible |
| Distance between live and grounded parts | 5 mm |
| Number of Positions | 3 |
| Surge protection fault message | optical |
Insulation characteristics
| Overvoltage category | III |
| Pollution degree | 2 |
Electrical properties
| Nominal frequency fN | 50 Hz (60 Hz) |
Connection data
| Connection Method | Screw connection |
| Screw thread | M5 |
| Tightening torque | 3 Nm (1.5 mm² ... 16 mm²) |
| Tightening torque | 4.5 Nm (25 mm² ... 35 mm²) |
| Stripping length | 16 mm |
| Conductor cross section flexible | 1.5 mm² ... 25 mm² |
| Conductor cross section rigid | 1.5 mm² ... 35 mm² |
| Conductor cross section AWG | 15 ... 2 |
| Connection Method | Fork-type cable lug |
| Conductor cross section flexible | 1.5 mm² ... 16 mm² |
Dimensions
| Width | 53.4 mm |
| Height | 89.8 mm |
| Depth | 65.7 mm (incl. DIN rail 7.5 mm) |
| Horizontal pitch | 3 Div. |
Material specifications
| Color | black (RAL 9005) |
| Flammability rating according to UL 94 | V-0 |
| CTI value of material | 600 |
| Insulating material | PA 6.6/PBT |
| Material group | I |
| Housing Material | PA 6.6 |
| Housing Material | PBT |
Protective circuit
| Mode of protection | L-PE |
| Mode of protection | L-PEN |
| Direction of action | 3L-PEN |
| Nominal voltage UN | 400/690 V AC (TN-C) |
| Nominal voltage UN | 500 V AC (IT) |
| Nominal frequency fN | 50 Hz (60 Hz) |
| Maximum continuous voltage UC | 580 V AC |
| Rated load current IL | 80 A |
| Residual current IPE | ≤ 0.75 mA |
| Standby power consumption PC | ≤ 450.00 mVA |
| Nominal discharge current In (8/20) µs | 15 kA |
| Maximum discharge current Imax (8/20) µs | 30 kA |
| Short-circuit current rating ISCCR | 25 kA |
| Voltage protection level Up | ≤ 2.5 kV |
| Residual voltage Ures | ≤ 2.5 kV (at In) |
| Residual voltage Ures | ≤ 2.3 kV (at 10 kA) |
| Residual voltage Ures | ≤ 2.1 kV (at 5 kA) |
| Residual voltage Ures | ≤ 1.9 kV (at 3 kA) |
| TOV behavior at UT | 690 V AC (5 s / withstand mode) |
| TOV behavior at UT | 762 V AC (120 min / withstand mode) |
| Response time tA | ≤ 25 ns |
| Max. backup fuse with V-type through wiring | 80 A (gG) |
| Max. backup fuse with branch wiring | 125 A (gG) |
Ambient conditions
| Degree of Protection | IP20 (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) | 25g (Half-sine / 11 ms / 3x ±X, ±Y, ±Z) |
| Vibration (Operation) | 5g (10 ... 500 Hz / 2.5 h / X, Y, Z) |
UL specifications
| Maximum continuous operating voltage MCOV (L-L) | 1160 V AC |
| Maximum continuous operating voltage MCOV (L-G) | 580 V AC |
| Nominal discharge current In (L-L) | 10 kA |
| Nominal discharge current In (L-G) | 10 kA |
| Mode of protection | L-L |
| Mode of protection | L-G |
| Nominal Voltage | 400/690 V AC |
| Power distribution system | Delta |
| Nominal frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Measured limiting voltage MLV (L-L) | 4270 V |
| Measured limiting voltage MLV (L-G) | 2310 V |
| SPD Type | 4CA |
UL connection data
| Tightening torque | 30 lbf-in. |
| Conductor cross section AWG | 14 ... 2 |
Standards and Regulations
| Standards/specifications | IEC 61643-11 |
| Note | 2011 |
| Standards/specifications | EN 61643-11 |
| Note | 2012 |
Mounting
| Mounting Type | DIN rail: 35 mm |
Accessories
1051993 - Marker pen, for manual labeling of unprinted Zack strips, smear-proof and waterproof, line thickness 0.5 mm
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