Protection - CITEL - Single or Three-phase AC surge protector

The CITEL Single or Three-phase AC Surge Protector is an essential protection device for securing electrical installations against surges. Available in single or three-phase versions, this surge protector provides effective protection against atmospheric surges and voltage differences, thus ensuring the safety of electrical and electronic equipment.

Technical characteristics:

• Advanced Protection: Provides common mode protection (between live conductors and Earth) or common and differential mode protection for maximum safety.
• Electrical Schematic: Includes high power varistors equipped with disconnectors and associated indicators, as well as a specific spark gap for optimum protection.
• Easy Installation: Equipped with a fixed base, allowing simple and rapid maintenance in the event of a fault (disconnection from the network).
• Integration into the Electrical Panel: Can be integrated into the electrical panel of the house, preferably at the input of the panel, to protect the photovoltaic installation and the entire electrical circuit of the house.
• Electrical Properties (Single Phase Version):
• Surge Protector Type: 2
• Network: 230 Vac Single phase
• Neutral Regime: TT-TN
• Nominal Line Voltage: 230 Vac
• Max. Operating AC Voltage: 255 Vac
• Max. Line Current: 20 A
• Protection Level: 1.25 kV (L/N)
• Allowable Short Circuit Current: 10,000 A

Functioning:

When a significant surge is detected, such as a lightning strike, the surge protector delivers an electrical current to ground, preventing the surge from spreading to electrical equipment connected to the installation, and thus limiting potential damage.

Difference with Lightning Rod:

It is important not to confuse the surge protector and the lightning rod. While the surge protector protects the electrical installation and the equipment connected to it, the lightning rod protects the structure of the building against direct lightning strikes.

The CITEL Single or Three-phase AC Surge Protector is an essential component to ensure the safety of electrical installations against surges. With its robust design and advanced technical features, it offers reliable and effective protection, thus ensuring the durability and reliability of electrical equipment.