Dehn, VC Surge Protector 280 V ac Maximum Voltage Rating 5kA Maximum Surge Current Mains Protector

Mains module with surge protection and floating break contact for installation into terminal equipment to be protected

Complete surge protective circuit for devices with a.c.voltage power supply
Floating remote signalling contact (break contact) with test option for fault indication
For installation onto printed circuit boards

Surge Protection Devices, SPDs (DIN-rail)

Voltage surges, often referred to as spikes or transients are typically caused by switching of fluorescent lights, fuses blowing or nearby lightning activity. The worst voltage surges are usually caused by lightning and can reach up to 6000V, with current surges of over 3000A. The maximum size of the voltage and current surges depends on the location within the building's wiring system. BS7671: 2011 Amendment 1 Sections 443 and 534 cover risk assessment and provides guidance on protection of electronic equipment for installation engineers to follow. The fullest information on lightning and surge protection comes from the BSEN 62305 series of standards.