Standard Details
Surge-protective devices (SPDs) intended to be installed on the load side of the service equipment connected to 50 Hz or 60 Hz AC power circuits rated at 1000 V (root mean squared [rms]) or less are the focus of this standard. Performance characteristics and standard methods for testing and rating are established for these devices, which may be composed of any combination of components. The tests in this standard are aimed at providing comparisons among the variety of SPDs available.
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| Status |
Superseded
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| Superseded by | |
| Board Approval |
2010-12-08
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| History |
Published Date:2011-03-11
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Additional Resources Details
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Working Group Details
| Working Group |
LV3.6.6 - 3.6.6 LV AC Power Circuit Protective Devices WG
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| Working Group Chair |
Ronald Hotchkiss
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| IEEE Program Manager | |
| Existing Standards |
Guidance is provided to specifiers, users and manufacturers of surge-protective devices (SPDs) about the application considerations of SPDs to power distribution systems and associated equipment. This guide applies to SPDs to be connected to the load side of the service equipment (and main over current protective device) of 50 Hz or 60 Hz ac power circuits rated 1000 V ac or less. Information on surge origins, effects of surges, number and magnitude of surge events, location categories, power distribution system (PDS) configurations, grounding and bonding, SPD specifications, SPD ratings, SPD characteristics, SPD lifetime, interactions of SPDs with a PDS, and SPD coordination considerations are provided in the guide.
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