Novaris surge filters are designed for protection against induced transient overvoltages caused by lightning and other events on AC and DC power supply circuits.
Versions are available for voltage ratings up to 240V AC with surge ratings to suit location categories A, B and C including category C high exposure in accordance with AS1768 also IEEE C62.41.
Operation
Multistage transient protection is utilized in every unit. Metal oxide varistor surge arrester modules, as the first stage, absorb the majority of the energy. These components are continuously monitored for integrity with built in LED indicators. For 40kA versions DINsafe surge diverters are used. For versions up to 200kA, MULTIMOV surge diverters with digital display of integrity are used. These surge arrester modules are housed in rugged and safe metal cased and are easily replaced should this be required.
The first stage is followed by a low pass LC filter which further attenuates the let through voltage. The filter also attenuates low level noise and harmonics.
The third stage consists of metal oxide varistor based surge arrester modules. DINsafe surge diverters are used for all models. These provide a final clamping circuit and protect against impulses generated by the loads connected. This is particularly important when multiple loads are connected.
In addition to the alarm indicators on each module a front panel mounted mimic panel provides an instant indication of the filter integrity. The mimic panel circuitry contains a lamp test button and an external alarm is generated which allows for remote monitoring. This is provided by a clean contact either normally closed or normally open. An optional surge counter is available. This provides a count of surges diverted and has a sensitivity of 100A for an 8/20us impulse.
Every filter is configured to suit all TN and TT power distribution systems including TN-C-S (MEN).
Specifications
Description Multistage power surge filter No phases: 3 Voltage drop: <2V at full load Efficiency: 99% Protection modes: Transverse and common mode Protection stages: MOV / low pass filter / MOV Filter configuration: LC, transverse and common modes Capacitor type: Self healing polypropylene Surge withstand: IEEE C62.41 cat. A, B, C AS1768-1991 cat. A, B, C & C-High Surge rating: 40kA to 200kA per line (8/20us impulse) Frequency response: 3dB point 800Hz Performance: Typical let through voltage for all models < 2 x mains peak voltage Indicator: Internal LED / digital display Front panel mimic panel External alarm: N/O or N/C clean contact Dimensions: Backplane Mounting: 200A & 315A 955H x 740W x 200D 450A 955H x 740W x 200D 630A & 800A 955H x 740W x 200D 1200A & 1600A 1355H x 940W x 200D Metal Enclosure Mounting: 200A & 315A 1000H x 800W x 300D 450A 1000H x 800W x 300D 630A & 800A 1000H x 800W x 300D 1200A & 1600A 1400H x 1000W x 300D
Steel cabinet IP65 available for all models
Note: Other current ratings and alternative surge ratings are available. Backplane versions for direct switchboard mounting are available for all models. On all models input/output configuration and terminal details are constructed to customer requirements.
Options Cat No. Current Rating SF3200-xxx 200A per phase xxxkA per phase SF3315-xxx 315A per phase xxxkA per phase SF3450-xxx 450A per phase xxxkA per phase SF3630-xxx 630A per phase xxxkA per phase SF3800-xxx 800A per phase xxxkA per phase SF31200-xxx 1200A per phase xxxkA per phase SF31600-xxx 1600A per phase xxxkA per phase Surge rating: xxx may be 40kA, 80kA, 120kA, 160kA, 200kA For information on surge rating application refer to the Novaris Handbook. For steel enclosure add /E For surge counter ass /C