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• 2008 NEC Adoption and UL 1449 Revision havechanged the surge suppression industry. Arrestorsand TVSS are now evaluated and listed under theSurgeProtectiveDevice(SPD)umbrella.

• Most ‘old-school’ arrestors are no longer permittedunder 2008 NEC. Most of those arrestors no longermeet UL standards. Many are obsolete and/or nolongermanufactured.

• SPDsinstalledattheserviceentranceupstreamofthemaindisconnectmustnowbeListedasaType1SPD.

Introducing From Advanced Protection Technologies, Inc.

Includedinthispackage:

• SummaryofchangesinUL1449SPD/TVSS• SPDeeCutsheets• SPDee ProductPreviewfromDecemberissue

ofted,theElectricalDistributorMagazine• DistributorcontactinformationforAPT

Contact:DanaPapalardoEmail:[email protected]

1455058thStreetNorth,Clearwater,Florida33760(800)237-4567ext.203•FAX:(727)539-8955•www.aptsurge.com

• APToffersSPDeeasasolution.SPDeeexceedsthelatestUL1449and2008NECrequirements.SPDee isaType1SPDandmountsinthesamelocationasarrestors.SPDeemayalsobeusedonindividualequipment.SPDee isULListedandmeetsnewrequirementsforUL96ALightningProtectionSystems.

• APToffersafulllineofULListedSPDs.

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Terminology Shift and Inclusion of Surge Arresters:

Nominal Discharge Current Test (In)

UL96A Lightning Protection Master Label Impact

Clamp Voltage Test Change Type Designations

UL 1449 Third EditionSPD/TVSS Changes Effective September 29, 2009

m Your spec may be obsolete. Get all your UL 1449 3rd Edition information at www.aptspd.com m

UL 1449 has undergone extensive revision as surge suppression’s standard for safety. UL 1449 Third Edition, defines performance testing and nomenclature, which effectively reboots the surge industry. UL 1449’s performance testing provides a way to compare newly evaluated Surge Protective Devices (SPDs), formerly known as Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors (TVSS). These changes became effective September 29, 2009, which predictably impacts specifiers and the supply chain as follows:• New performance tests use more surge current, resulting in increased

clamping voltages• New test results are numerically higher, thus not meeting old-style

specifications• Electrical & General Contractors and Distributors might waste time trying

to source SPDs that cannot meet an out-dated specification• In frustration, Old/Obsolete TVSS may be submitted, which may or may

not be UL Listed, or supported in the future • Specifying Engineers might waste time evaluating submittals• Specifying Engineers may not be getting what they want, or what they

think they’re getting• Please revise SPD specifications

Terminology Shift and Inclusion of Surge Arresters: The term Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor (TVSS) is replaced by Surge Protective Device (SPD). This nomenclature change coincides with NEC and International standards’ terminology. SPD is a more general description and pulls old-style secondary surge arresters (SSAs) under UL’s SPD performance and safety standard. Type 1 SPDs replace almost every secondary arrester on the market effectively obsolescing them.

Clamp Voltage Test Change: Old 2nd Edition tests used 500A, 6,000V. New 3rd Edition tests use 3,000A, 6,000V, i.e. 6 times more surge current. The VPR for an SPD will be higher than the SVR of an identical SPD. Higher current levels equal higher clamp voltages.

StandardUL 1449

3rd Edition 2nd Edition

Test 3kA/6kV 0.5kA/6kV

Title Voltage Protection Rating Suppressed Voltage Rating

Reference VPR SVR

The change from SVR to VPR is probably the single most important change in UL 1449 3rd Edition relating to specifiers. The SVR listed in current specifications will be obsolete. Comparing a VPR rating to a SVR rating would provide no information of value. In order to make accurate performance comparisons, the VPR of one device must be compared with the VPR of another device.

UL96A Lightning Protection Master Label Impact: Previously, UL 96A required surge suppressors evaluated as secondary arresters. There were issues associated with different regulation and administration. Secondary arresters now evolve into Type 1 SPDs, and UL 96A will accept Type 1 or Type 2 SPDs having 20kA In ratings (new rating, explanation follows).

Type Designations: UL 1449 3rd Edition assigns type designations to SPDs (1, 2, 3, 4) based on the installation location within the electrical distribution system.

Type 1 – Installed on line or load side of the Main Overcurrent Protection (OCP), similar to what you knew as SSA, except now includes rigorous safety testing. Includes all OCP & safety disconnectors inside the SPDType 2 – Installed on load side of the Main OCP, similar to what you know as hardwired TVSS, and it may require external OCP.Type 3 – Point of Utilization, direct plug in type devices, similar to what you know as surge strips. Theses devices are intended for installation 10 meters from the panel (rational based on IEEE Cat. A location).Type 4 – Surge suppression components, could be a basic component or a complete module. Type 4 components can be tested for Type 1, Type 2 or Type 3 applications.

Nominal Discharge Current Test (In): The In test is new to UL 1449. It originates from IEC style testing whereby a SPD must remain functional after being subjected to 15 repetitive impulses of a specific value. Every mode of protection is tested, including any required overcurrent protection. Between impulses, the SPD is energized at MCOV. The test format tends to cause heat accumulation, which makes this much more difficult than face value suggests. Type 1’s are to be tested at 10kA or 20kA, Type 2’s to 3kA, 5kA, 10kA, or 20kA.

The testing is performed in conjunction with VPR tests. For more information on the prescribed UL test set up and test outline please download our UL 1449 Third Edition Engineering Bulletin at www.aptspd.com/ul_default.aspx.

Conclusion: Understanding the major revisions in UL 1449 3rd Edition is important for specifiers as this revision will render your 2nd Edition specifications obsolete. New 3rd Edition products will not meet old style specs, wasting time and money. You can download APT’s guide specifications at www.aptspd.com/ul_guidespecs.aspx. If you would like additional free training, please visit our training page, www.aptspd.com/training.aspx. For any other questions or concerns please contact us directly.

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Green=Go Visual Diagnostic MonitoringGreen LED = A-OK, Out = replace•Visible from Multiple Sides & Angles - Better Viewing•Every MOV is Monitored as opposed to ‘power is present’•

Tri-Mount Installation - Mounting kit included

OptionsN-G protection •Dry Contact & Audible Alarm•Dry contact connection leads exit through nipple via #18 AWG•OtherconfigurationsavailableforOEM-Call•

Quality, Standards & Validation2 year warranty (longer optional)•UL1449ThirdEditionfile:VZCA.E321351at• www.UL.com, cUL ANSI/IEEEC62.41.1-2002,C62.41.2-2002,andC62.45-2002•NEMA LS-1•2008NECArticle285•IEC61643,CE•Burn-In tested Prior to Shipment•ISO9001:2000CertifiedQualityManagementSystem•ISO17025:2005CertifiedTestLab•

Bracket Mount forflatsurfaces

Std.3/4”-14Nipple

DIN-rail Mount(railnotincl.)

Surge Protective DeviceFeatures:

UL 1449 Third Edition (Sept 2009) Listed•50kA 8x20µs•Type 1 SPD - 20kA l• n & 10kA (cUL Type 2 optional)20kAl - n — Meets UL 96A Lightning Protection Master LabelCan be installed upstream or downstream of main disconnect -

200kA SCCR (most models)•All UL-required OCP & Safety Coordination Included Inside•VoltageSpecificDesign:Performsbetterthan‘one-sizefitsall’•Tri-MountInstallationformoremountingflexibility:•

Same unit mounts on Pipe Nipple, Bracket or Din-Rail -Green=Go• VisualDiagnostics:EasytoSee;EasytoUnderstand

PerformanceSpecifications50kA8x20µsPerMode•UL1449testedInominal:20kA(highestavailable)+10kA•UL1449testedSCCR:200kA(mostmodels)•Large-Block34mmsquareMOVs•Individually Fused & Thermally Protected MOVs•UL1449VoltageProtectionRatings(VPRs):•600Vfor120V,120/240,208Y/120 -1000Vfor277V,480Y/277V -

RepetitiveImpulse:5000-3kA-8x20µs;1000-10kA-8x20µs•Data table located on backpage•

PhysicalSpecificationsRelativeHumidityRange:0-95%non-condensing•OperatingFrequency:47-63Hz•OperatingTemperature:-25• oC(-15oF)to+60oC(140oF)ResponseTime:<1nanosecond•Solid State Bi-directional Operation•NEMA4XPolycarbonateEnclosure—UL746C(f1),UL94-5VA•Pre-wiredwith3’(1m)of#10AWGconductor•TypicalType2Connection:#10AWGto30Abreaker•

Dimensions

Special Thank You to NASA/SATOP for design assistance & validation

3.26” 3.26”

1.15”

4.13”

3/4”-14

Sized for std 35mm DIN-rail

3.31” 3.57”

Weight: 1.60 lbs(0.73 kg)

The Next Generation SPD designed for UL 1449 Third Edition

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Performance Data

MODELSystemVoltage&Config

UL1449THIRDEdition(Sept2009)

VoltageProtectionRatingVPR3000A

In SCCR MCOV

L-N L-L N-G* L-G*

S50A120V1P 120V 600 600* 1000* 20kA 200kA 150S50A120V2P 120V/240V 600 1000 600* 1000* 20kA 200kA 150S50A120V3Y 208Y/120V 600 1000 600* 1000* 20kA 200kA 150S50A127V1P 127V 700 600* 1200* 20kA 100kA 180S50A127V2P 127/254V 700 1200 600* 1200* 20kA 100kA 180S50A127V3Y 220Y/127V 700 1200 600* 1200* 20kA 100kA 180S50A220V1P 220V-1pole 1200 1000* 1800* 20kA 200kA 320S50A220V3Y 380Y/220V 1200 2000 1000* 1800* 20kA 200kA 320

S50A240V3H 120/240V-Hi-LegDelta

600/1200

1000/1500 600* 1000*

/1500* 20kA 200kA 150/320

S50A240V1P 240V-1pole 1200 1000 1800 20kA 200kA 320

S50A240V3D 240VDelta-3pole 1500 1200 20kA 200kA 320

S50A277V1P 277V 1200 1000* 1800* 20kA 200kA 320S50A277V2P 240/480V 1200 2000 1000* 1800* 20kA 200kA 320S50A277V3Y 480Y/277V 1200 2000 1000* 1800* 20kA 200kA 320S50A347V3Y 600Y/347Y 1500 2500 1200* 2500* 20kA 200kA 420S50A480V1P 480V-1pole 1800 10kA 200kA 550


S50A480V3H 240/480V-Hi-LegDelta

1200/1800 2500 10kA 200kA 320/

550


S100A120V2P 120/240V 600 1000 600 20kA 100kA 150S100A277V2P 240/480V 1000 1800 1000 20kA 100kA 320

*withoptionalN-Gprotection

Type 1 Surge Protective DeviceSPDEE


Type 1 Surge Protective DeviceSPDEE Application Guide

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SYSTEMCONFIGURATION

INSTALLED>10’(3m)FROMSERVICEENTRANCEORTRANSFORMER

INSTALLEDATORNEARSERVICEENTRANCEORTRANSFORMER

N-GBonded-DoesnotrequireN-Gprotection

DownstreamofN-GBond-N-Gprotection

suggested

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Model NumbersS 50 A VOLTAGE SYSTEM OPTIONS

kA/Phase Default 120V 1P N50kA 127V 2P D

220V 3Y 2240V 3D277V 3H347V480V600V


1P=OnePole,SinglePhase

2P=TwoPole,SplitPhase

3Y=ThreePoleWye

3D=ThreePoleDelta

3H=ThreePoleHi-LegDelta

N=N-GProtectionD=DryContact&AudibleAlarm2=Type2SPDBearingcULMark

Examples:S50A120V3Y=50kA,120V,3pole(208Y/120V)S50A277V3YN=50kA,277V,3pole(480Y/277V),withN-G

Optional Form C Dry Contact and Audible Alarm

FormCDryContact:Three(3)#18wiresexitthepipenippleGrayisCommon,RedisNormallyOpen,BlueisNormallyClosed• NormallyOpen:UseGray&Red

• NormallyClosed:UseGray&Blue

Phase A (BLK)

Phase B (BLK)Phase C (BLK)Ground (GRN)

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