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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Handbook No:HB-HBCR-111

© Copyright

Includes MPM Movtec ProtectionModule Instructions

SURGE DIVERTERS

Handbook No:HB-HBCR-111

© Copyright

ISSUE: 3 April 2003www.erico.com

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INSIDE FRONT COVER

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CONTENTS

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1. Warnings ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 4

2. Introduction ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 5

3. Protection Concepts .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 7

4. Mounting and Cautions ... ... ... ... ... ... 9

5. Voltage Ratings .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 10

6. Protection Mode .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 13

7. Connection Method ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 15

8. RCD, ELCB ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 20

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9. Isolation and Fusing ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 20

10. Status Indication and Alarms ... ... ... 22

11. MPM, Movtec Protection Module ... ... 24

12. Maintenance and Testing .. ... ... ... ... 27

13. Extended Warranty ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 28

14. Six Point Plan ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 29

15. Use of Mimic Panels ... ... ... ... ... ... 30

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1. WARNINGS

• Prior to installation ensure that theMovtec is of the correct voltage andfrequency, and is the type recommended forthe local power distribution, and for theequipment being protected.

• Hazardous voltages may exist internally tothe units. The units should be installed(and replaced) only by qualified personnelin accordance with all relevant ElectricitySafety Standards.

• Do not power MPMs and three phaseconnected Movtecs (Ph-N) without theupstream neutral connected. Failure to doso may damage the Movtecs and/or theload.

• Where the MPMs/Movtecs are connectedto an earth, this must be a low impedanceearth (<10 Ω) for correct operation.

• X1-X4 connections may be at phase voltagesdependant upon connection method.

• If connecting to the Movtec alarm outputsdo not exceed the maximum permissibleratings as damage may occur.

• Movtecs must be installed in anenclosure or panel, ensure this does notcause their environmental ratings to beexceeded.

• Do not “Megger” or “Flash Test” circuitswith Movtecs installed.

• The DINLINE Surge Counter (DSC) shouldnot be used in voltage sensing mode withTDS-Movtecs. Voltage sensing mode is notcompatible with TDS-Movtecs.

• All instructions must be followed to ensurecorrect and safe operation.

• Diagrams are illustrative only, and shouldnot be relied on in isolation.

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2. INTRODUCTION

Movtecs are designed to protect mainspowered equipment from the damaging effectsof lightning and transients. They are ideal forpoint-of-entry shunt protection applicationswhere robustness and high surge ratings arerequired.

The Movtec family is designed to suit manydistribution systems including TN-C, TN-S,TN-C-S and TT. They can be selected for usewith distribution systems with nominalvoltages of 110/120V, 220/240V and 277Vrmsat frequencies of 50/60 Hz.

The TDS Technology (TransientDiscriminating Suppressor) units arespecifically designed for distribution systemsthat may feature poor voltage regulationwhere the actual supply voltage may exceedthe nominal ratings for extended periods.

This Installation Manual details the preferredprocedure for the installation of the family ofCritec Movtec™ Surge Diverters.

The Critec Movtec family includes:

• Critec Movtec, Single Mode, enhancedMOV technology units eg. (MT275V-135K-A)

• Critec TDS-Movtec, Single Mode, TDStechnology unit featuring high over-voltagewithstand for added robustness (TDS-MT-277)

• Critec TDS-Movtec, Three Mode, TDStechnology unit featuring high over-voltagewithstand for added robustness (TDS-MTU)

TDS-Movtec units are coloured blue for easyidentification, while enhanced MOVtechnology units are coloured red.

In this manual, reference to “ Movtec” alsoincludes “TDS-Movtec”.

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This manual also details the installation ofthe MPM (Movtec Protection Module). TheMPM is a supplied enclosure with threeMovtecs and a high energy neutral to earthprotection device for three phase protection.The MPM is often used where Movtecs can notbe fitted in an existing switchboard and mustbe mounted externally. Therefore the Movtecinstallation instructions are also applicable tothe MPM. Section 11 gives details which arespecific to the MPM.

Two standard MPMs are available:

• Critec TDS-MPM, Single Mode, TDSTechnology unit (uses 3 x TDS-MT-277)

• Critec MPM-275V, Single Mode, EnhancedMOV Technology unit (uses 3 x MT275V-135K-A)

SINGLE MODEMOVTEC

X1-X2 For connection to optional Mimic Panel(Ref. Section 15)

X3-X4 For A-N/A/N-Econfigeration option

Alarm ContactTerminals

T2Terminal

T1Terminal

StatusIndicator

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3. PROTECTION CONCEPTS

To optimise effectiveness of installedprotection a concept of “Unprotected” and“Protected” wiring should be followed.Wiringfrom the transient source to the Movtecshould be considered “Unprotected” and keptremote from all other wiring (approximately300mm) where possible. Wiring on theequipment side of the Movtec should beconsidered “Protected”.

The separation of “Protected” from“Unprotected” wiring is recommended in orderto minimise the risk of transients conductedon “Unprotected” wiring cross coupling on to“Protected” circuits, thus compromising thelevel of protection available from the Movtec.THREE MODE

MOVTEC

Earth Terminal

Alarm ContactTerminals

PhaseTerminal

NeutralTerminal

StatusIndicator

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Keep other cables andequipment awayfrom this area.

Unprotected zone Protected zone

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4. MOUNTING & CAUTIONS

The performance of surge diverters can bedramatically affected by the method ofconnection (refer section 7). Where possibleselect a mounting method that allows theMovtec to be connected in the “PreferredConnection Method”.

Failure of a Movtec under severe AC over-voltage, such as 11kV on 240V mains, canresult in the generation of significant heat.Consideration should be given to ensure thatMovtecs are not installed in close proximity tocombustible materials.

Units must be installed in an enclosure orpanel to provide the appropriate degree ofelectrical and environmental protection.

Only use enclosures that:

• Do not cause the Movtec temperature toexceed 60 deg C

• Provide adequate electrical and safetyprotection

• Prevent the ingress of moisture and water

• Allow Movtec Status Indication to beinspected

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5 VOLTAGE RATINGS

The TDS (Transient DiscriminatingSuppressor) technology has been specificallydeveloped to cater for abnormal over-voltageconditions that may occur on sites with poorvoltage regulation, or due to wiring ordistribution faults. The TDS units feature anextremely high over-voltage withstand toeliminate heat build up that can occur withstandard technologies when the protectiondevices start to clamp on the peak of eachabnormal mains cycle.

Traditional MOV technology (eg MT-275V/135K/A) is not suitable in applicationswhere sustained over-voltage conditionscan be experienced.

Examples of poorly regulated voltageenvironments include:

• Smaller power generation supplies

• Sites with large earth currents

• Variable motor speed control circuits

• High harmonic voltage environments (non-linear loads)

The TDS range of Movtecs with a higherover-voltage withstand may be able to beused in these environments followingadvice.

Transient protection devices are usually ratedto protect against non-repetitive pulses fromsuch sources as direct or induced lightningstrikes. They are not designed to provideprotection against repeated cyclic anomalies.Nor are they designed to provide protection

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Avoid repetitive voltages in excess of rating

Over-VoltageRating

Over-VoltageRating

Over-VoltageRating

Over-VoltageRating

240 Vrms

240 Vrms

EQUIPMENT

Avoid high harmonic voltages

or

Generator Generator MOVTECMOVTECMOVTECMOVTEC

MOVTECMOVTEC

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against sustained over-voltage conditionswhere the supply voltage exceeds the protectionequipment’s nominal rating for an extendedperiod of time, ie continuous over-voltagesfrom poorly regulated generators ordistribution systems.

Smaller power generation equipment(particularly capacitive excitation inductiongenerators) does not generally conform to thesame standards of voltage regulation that arein place for mains power reticulation. A largenumber of smaller and/or cheaper generatorshave a voltage waveform that is “loosely”240Vrms (often poorly regulated), but moreimportantly, often contains significant higherorder harmonics. These generators mayexhibit a peak voltage on each half cycle far inexcess of the normal 340V. The problem isusually worse when the generator is lightlyloaded.

Whilst electrical equipment may tolerate thisover-voltage for a period of time, the clampingelements in the power protection devices willbegin to conduct on the peak of each 50Hzcycle, as their voltage threshold is reached(typically 400V peak for a traditional 275Vdiverter). This will cause slow degradationand ultimate failure of the clamping device(time dependent upon how poor the waveformis).

Harmonic voltages may also be present indistribution systems that do not featuregenerators. This is normally where non-linearloads are used, such as UPSs, rectifiers,switch mode power supplies and motor speedcontrols. The high harmonic voltages incertain applications may have peak voltagesin excess of the protective clamping voltagecausing problems as described above. Seek themanufacturer’s advice before installing any

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product into a circuit which features a totalharmonic voltage ratio above 5%.

Model Nominal †MaximumVoltage Permissible

AbnormalOver-Voltage

TDS-MT-277 220-277V 480V

TDS-MTU 220-277V 480V

MT275V-135K-A 220-240V 275V

Ensure that the correct voltage rating unit isinstalled. Exceeding the nominal rating whiletransient events occur may affect product life.

† Note: Other voltage rating Movtecs are available. Referto Movtec table for actual ratings.

6. PROTECTION MODES

Movtecs are available in Three Mode andSingle Mode configurations. This refers to howthe internal protection is arranged andapplied to the circuit to be protected.

Three Mode units provide protection betweenthe Phase-Neutral*, Phase-Earth* andNeutral-Earth circuit within one Movtec.

Single Mode units provide protection betweentwo conductors connected to the terminalsmarked T1 and T2. These units can beconnected to provide protection from Phase-Neutral* or Phase-Earth* or Neutral-Earth.To allow the status indication and alarmcircuitry to operate, a neutral connection isrequired for Phase-Earth* configured units,and a Phase* connection is required for

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Neutral-Earth configured units. Connectiondetails for single mode units are detailed onpage 15. Warning - this connection link can beat mains potential.

* Note. Some users may be used to theterminology “Active” or “Line”, in place of“Phase”. For consistency “Phase” is usedthroughout this documentation.

Model Modes

TDS-MTU Three Mode

TDS-MT-277 Single Mode

MT275V-135K-A Single Mode

SINGLE MODE THREE MODE

X4

X3

T1Terminal

T2Terminal

StatusElectronics

NeutralTerminal

PhaseTerminal

EarthTerminal

StatusElectronics

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7. CONNECTION METHOD

To optimise transient performance, attempt toconnect the Movtecs in the “Preferred” fashionas depicted on pages 16 and 17. This isrecommended for cable sizes between 6mm2

and 16mm2. Take care not to run the protectedand unprotected wire parallel or in closeproximity.

Where this is not possible due to layout orconductor size, use the “Non-preferred” “T”connection method as depicted on pages 16 to18. With this connection method, the “T” leadshould be between 6mm2 and 16mm2. Theconnection should be as short as practicable(less than 100mm).

Cable sizes less than 6mm2 should not be usedwithout specialist advice.

Ph

N

T1

T2

LINKX3-X4

Ph

N

T1

T2

X4

T1

T2

X4

Ph

EE E

N

SINGLE MODE CONNECTIONS OPTIONS

PHASE

NEUTRALPROTECTION

PHASE

EARTHPROTECTION

NEUTRAL

EARTHPROTECTION

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NON-PREFERRED "T" CONNECTION METHOD

KeepShort

Keep Close

KeepShort

PREFERRED CONNECTION METHOD

INCORRECTCORRECT

Separate wires

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PREFERRED CONNECTION METHOD EXAMPLES

LINE LOAD

SINGLE MODE UNITS THREE MODE UNITS

PHASE

NEUTRAL

LINE LOAD

EARTH

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NON-PREFERRED "T" CONNECTION METHOD EXAMPLES

LINE LOAD LINE LOAD

SINGLE MODE UNITS

PHASE

EARTH

NEUTRAL

THREE MODE UNITS

The inductance ofbranch connect ionsincreases the clamp

voltages seen bythe load.

6-16 mm2

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ProtectedEquipment

CORRECT

RCDELCB

RCDELCB

INCORRECT

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8. RCD, ELCB

Where RCDs/ELCBs (Residual CurrentDevices / Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers) arefitted the Movtecs should be installed in thecircuit prior to these devices (ie upstream).Where this can not be avoided and RCDs/ELCBs are installed upstream, nuisancetripping of the RCD/ELCB may occur duringtransient activity.

Contact your local ERICO agent for advice ifupstream RCDs/ELCBs can not be avoided.

9. ISOLATION AND FUSING

Overcurrent and short circuit protection mustbe provided to protect the Movtec andassociated wiring if a fault develops. Theovercurrent protection should be installed insuch a manner to also provide a means ofisolating the Movtec module from the mainssupply. This is an important safetyconsideration and is required in the event thatany future maintenance or testing is needed.

The Movtec uses disconnection devices toisolate internal segments that have reachedthe end of their service life. In order for thisdisconnection to occur correctly, Movtecsshould be only used on circuits with fuse orcircuit breaker ratings of 32A or greater.(Nuisance operation of the overcurrentprotection may occur during transient activityon smaller capacity circuits.)

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OVERCURRENT PROTECTION

Install F2 when F1 exceeds 100A*HRC - High Rupture Capacity

F1 >100AF2 =100A HRC*

Equipment tobe protected

Supply

Ph

N

Ph

N

OVERCURRENT PROTECTION

Suitable connection method when upstream Fuse/Supply capacity does not exceed 100A

F1 >100A

Equipment tobe protected

Supply

Ph

N

Ph

N

Upstream Fuse

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On circuits with a capacity of greater than100A, the Movtecs should be installed inseries with a 100A HRC fuse being placedprior to the Movtec, as detailed in the diagramon page 21. This will require the Movtec to beinstalled in a similar manner to the non-preferred “T” connection method. Care mustbe taken to keep “T” connections as short andstraight as possible. Note that this fuse mayrupture under surge events exceeding 60kA,thereby disconnecting the protection circuit.Under such conditions it is important thatsuitable monitoring of the alarm contactshould be carried out to detect this possibleoccurrence.

10. STATUS INDICATION AND ALARMS

A characteristic of all transient and surgeprotection devices is that they degrade inproportion to the magnitude and number ofincident surges to which they have beensubjected. Status indication should beperiodically monitored to determine ifreplacement is required.

Each Movtec features 5 protection segments.The status for each of these sectors isprovided by way of a 5 segment LED bargraph. If any sector is damaged due to excesssurge activity, a LED will extinguish. TheLEDs extinguish in a sequential order (100%LED out first, 80% LED out next etc.)irrespective of which sector has sustaineddamage.

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of one of the three modes and that the TDS-Movtec unit should be replaced.

MOVTEC MODEL TERMINALS ALARM OPERATESWHEN

TDS-MT-277 X5 & X7 MOVTEC displayedcapacity =< 60%

MT275V-135K-A X5 & X7 MOVTEC displayedcapacity = <60%

TDS-MTU X5 & X7 MOVTEC displayedcapacity = <80%

Contact Rating 250Vac, 10A resistive, 1A inductiveContact connection Multi-stranded wire with CSA not

greater than 1.5mm2

Where multiple Movtecs are used, such as inthree phase distribution systems the alarmcontacts may simply be connected in series toprovide a common alarm output connection.

When mains voltage is applied to the fullyfunctional Movtec, the alarm contacts will beclosed. Should the surge handling capacityfall to below the alarm threshold, thesecontacts will open. The contacts are “fail-safe”in that, if power to the unit fails, the contactswill also revert to the open condition.

For Single Mode units (TDS-MT-277 andMT275V-135K-A)

• The voltage free alarm contacts are activated(opened) as soon as the primary protectionstatus displays 60% or less and indicatesthat the Movtec unit should be replaced.

For Three Mode units (TDS-MTU)

• The voltage-free alarm contacts are activated(opened) as soon as the protection statusdisplays 80% or less. This indicates thatdamage has been sustained to the protection

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11. MPM, MOVTEC PROTECTION MODULE

The MPM utilises a high energy Neutral toEarth spark gap to provide robust protectionagainst earth potential rise problems. Care isrequired to ensure co-ordination of this device

if any other voltage limiting device isconnected either upstream or downstream inthe Neutral to Earth circuit. Contact yourlocal agent for further information ifother N-E protection devices areinstalled and co-ordination may beaffected.

PREFERRED CONNECTION METHOD

MPM

Supply Equipment tobe protected

NON PREFERRED "T" CONNECTION METHOD

(Refer section 7)

MPM

Supply Equipment tobe protected

CONNECTION METHOD ONCIRCUITS GREATER THAN 100A

MPM

Supply Equipment tobe protected

100A HRC Fusesin phase lines

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR MPM

1. Remove the cover from the MPM.

2. Select the MPM mounting position to ensureoptimum electrical connection method (referSection 7) and in accordance with all giveninstructions.

3. Position and mark the mounting position ofthe MPM on the wall.

4. Depending on the mounting surface, preparesuitable anchoring holes for the markedposition.

5. Snap the mounting spacers, supplied, intothe rear of the back of the MPM as shownin Figure 1. (see inside back cover P31)

6. Mount the unit to the wall. To ensure theIP33 rating is preserved, the MPM shouldbe mounted to the wall using the spacersprovided and one of the fixing methods asshown in Figure 1. (see inside back cover P31)

7. Prepare the appropriate cable glands. It isrecommended that a nylon cable gland(typically rated at IP66) be used.

8. Install wiring, taking care to support cablingdirectly connecting to the MPM unit, andtighten all terminals.

9. Check that the MPM is installed in accord-ance with all instructions, and relevantelectrical safety codes.

10.Replace MPM cover, then apply power.

11.Correct operation of the MPM unit is estab-lished by checking that all 5 LED’s on eachMOVTEC bar graph are lit, and that poweris correctly being supplied to the load(s).

INSTALLATION ARRANGEMENT FORAUSTRALIAN MEN SYSTEMS

Under Australian Standards classification,MPMs are considered a piece of equipment to

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be connected to the mainssupply. The MPMs are notintended for use as, nor arethey, a ‘switch board’,‘distribution board’ or otherequipment. As MPMs areclassified as ‘electricalequipment’ (ie: a product),AS 3000 Wiring Regulationsapply to the installation andoperation of the units.

In the multiple earthneutral (MEN) distributionsystem, the MPM equipmentshould be installed as closeas possible after the MENpoint and after both themain disconnect switch/overcurrent protector andany metering equipment.

TYPICAL CONNECTION DETAIL FOR MPM POINT-OF-ENTRY INSTALLATIONIN MEN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

METERING MAIN DISTRIBUTION

MPM

1

2

3

SUB DISTRIBUTION

NEUTRAL

EARTH

M.E.N.LINK

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12. MAINTENANCE & TESTING

Before removing any unit from serviceensure that power to the device isisolated. Replacement of any Movtecunits should only be undertaken inaccordance with all relevant Electricityand Safety Standards by suitablyqualified personnel.

Movtecs should be inspected periodically, andalso following any periods of lightning ortransient activity. Check the status indicatorsand replace if in the “Alarm” condition asdetailed in Section 10 -STATUS INDICATION.

For high transient exposure sites or those of acritical operational nature, it is recommendedthat the alarm outputs be monitored toprovide an additional warning of reducedcapacity (refer Section 10).

Movtecs are designed for optimumperformance under severe transient activity.To provide this performance, electroniccomponents in the Movtec are encased in apatented proprietary, shock and thermalabsorbant compound. Units cannot beserviced, they must be replaced.

Do not attempt to open or tamper with theunits in any way as this may compromiseperformance and will void warranty.

Do not “Megger” or perform other types ofelectrical tests that apply voltages greaterthan the nominal operating voltage of theMovtec. The Movtec will attempt to limit thesevoltages thereby affecting the test result.Where these tests must be performed, removethe Movtec from circuit first.

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13. EXTENDED WARRANTY

This product has a limited warranty to be freefrom defects in materials and workmanship for aperiod of five (5) years from the date of dispatchfrom the Manufacturer. The Purchaseracknowledges that lightning is a natural eventwith statistical variation in behaviour and energylevels which may exceed product ratings, and 100 %protection is not offered and cannot be providedfor. Therefore the Manufacturer’s liability islimited to the repair or replacement of the product(at the Manufacturer’s sole option) which in itsjudgement has not been abused, misused,interfered with by any person not authorised bythe Manufacturer, or exposed to energy ortransient levels exceeding the Manufacturer’sspecifications for the product. The product mustbe installed and earthed (where applicable) instrict accordance with the Manufacturer’sspecifications and all relevant national Electricityand Safety Standards. The Manufacturer and the

Purchaser mutually acknowledge that theproduct, by its nature, may be subject todegradation as a consequence of the number andseverity of surges and transients that itexperiences in normal use, and that this warrantyexcludes such gradual or sudden degradation.This warranty does not indemnify the Purchaserof the product for any consequential claim fordamages or loss of operations or service or profits.Customers should contact their nearestmanufacturer’s agent to obtain a Product RepairAuthorisation Number prior to making any claimunder this warranty. This is only a summary ofthe warranty given by the Manufacturer. The fulltext of the warranty is set out in theManufacturer’s Conditions of Quotation and Sale.The above limited warranty is additional to rightswhich arise in respect of the sale of industrial andtechnical products and services to knowledgablebuyers under the Australian Trade Practices Act1974 as amended.

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Capture thelightning strike

Eliminate earth loops and differentials

Conduct the strike to ground safely

Protect equipment from transients on telecommunication and signal lines

Protect equipment from surges on power lines

Dissipate the energythrough a low impedance earth system

14. SIX POINT PLAN

Critec Movtec surge diverters form animportant part of the much larger ERICOlightning, surge and transient protectionphilosophy (ERICO Lightning Technologies“Six Point Plan”). The level of protection andthe degree of attention dedicated to each ofthe six points will require carefulconsideration for each site. The degree ofprotection required is determined by theindividual site location/exposure with the aidof risk management principals.

For further advice on your protection needsplease contact your local representative.

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15. USE OF MIMIC PANELS

Movtecs are used in the Proline range ofSurge Reduction Filters where superiorprotection is required for critical or sensitiveelectronic equipment. Some models of SRF usean electronic mimic panel to display in the

MOVTEC & MIMIC COMPATIB IL ITY

Movtec Version Mimic VersionTDS-Mimic Hybrid Mimic Discrete Mimic#300732 #300731 #300730

EA-SRFP-117 EA-SRFP-115 EA-SRFP-104EA-117 EA-115 EA-104

TDS-MT-277 Yes Note 1 NoMT-275V/135K/A #300867 Yes Yes Note 2MT-275V/135K/A #300865/300866 Yes Yes YesNote 1 Mimic will operate for supply voltages up to 275VrmsNote 2 Request Product Update 44 for further details

front door the status of the internal Movtecs.The X1-X4 terminals on the Movtec are usedfor this purpose. If this Movtec is to be usedwith a mimic panel (possibly as a replacementfor an existing Movtec in a SRF) please ensurecompatibility as below.

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Figure 1. MPM mounting spacers.

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