Sheath Voltage Limiting

(SVL) Series
Often, conductive structures like pipelines, data lines and physical
entities such as fencing and barriers, run parallel to Overhead or
Underground power transmission lines. In these situations, dangerous
and damaging voltages can be induced as a function of normal
operating or fault currents.

The effects of such conditions can be successfully mitigated with

the use of correctly rated Sheath Voltage Limiting devices that are
bonded between cable sheaths and a ground continuity conductor. SVLALC
SVL
PD Devices offer many robust and reliable forms of protection devices
used to effectively limit sheath voltage rises that can occur, under
fault conditions, on power transmission cables.
Diagram of SVL4
SVLRA

Characteristics: SVL4/RA/ALC
Max. Continuous Operating Voltage 310v rms
Min Voltage @ 10mA DC 510v min
Max. Rated Voltage (2s/50Hz) 400v rms
Max. Residual Voltage @ 10kA (8/20μs duration) <1.2kV
2 part black epoxy,
Encapsulation
except on mounting feet
Weight 0.45kg nominal
Part Codes: SVL4, SVL4/RA, SVL4/ALC

Diagram of SVL08

Characteristics: SVL8/RA/ALC
Max. Continuous Operating Voltage 625V rms
Min Voltage @ 10mA DC 1020V min
Max. Rated Voltage (2s/50Hz) 800v rms
Max. Residual Voltage @ 10kA (8/20μs duration) <2.3kV
2 part black epoxy,
Encapsulation
except on mounting feet
Part Codes: SVL8, SVL8/RA, SVL8/ALC

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 Diagram of SVL16

Characteristics: SVL16/RA/ALC
Max. Continuous Operating Voltage 1250V rms
Min Voltage @ 10mA DC 2040V min
Max. Rated Voltage (2s/50Hz) 1600v rms
Max. Residual Voltage @ 10kA (8/20μs duration) <4.5kV
2 part black epoxy,
Encapsulation
except on mounting feet
Weight 0.98kg nominal
Part Codes: SVL16, SVL16/RA, SVL16/ALC

Diagram of SVL28

Characteristics: SVL28/RA/ALC
Max. Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage 2240V rms
Min Voltage @ 10mA DC 3650V min
Max. Rated Voltage (2s/50Hz) 2800v rms
Max. Residual Voltage at 10kA (8/20μs duration) <8.5kV
2 part black epoxy,
Encapsulation
except on mounting feet
Weight 1.4kg nominal
Part Codes: SVL28, SVL28/RA, SVL28/ALC

Diagram of SVL30/RA
Extent of Protective Coating

Characteristics: SVL30/RA/ALC
Max. Continuous Operating Voltage 2800V rms
Min Voltage at 10mA DC 4600V min
Max. Residual Voltage @ 10kA (8/20μs
90

<10.0kV
duration)
Max. Residual Voltage @ 15kA (8/20μs
<10.6kV
Mounting Slots
14 x 18
duration)

Max. Residual Voltage @ 40kA (8/20μs

<12.3kV
75+/-5 duration)
110
100 x 18kA 8/20μs
Repeated Impulse Withstand
with 5 min. interval

High Current Withstand (4/10μs) 100kA

Leakage Current at Uc <100μA typical

35 60 90
High Current Withstand (4/10μs) 100kA
2 part black epoxy,
Encapsulation
except on mounting feet
Weight 1.61kg nominal
Part Codes: SVL30, SVL30/RA, SVL30/ALC

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Characteristics: SVL32 Diagram of SVL32

Max. Continuous Operating Voltage 2500V rms

Min Voltage @ 10mA DC 4080V min

Max. Rated Voltage (2s/50Hz) 3200v rms

Max. Residual Voltage @ 10kA (8/20μs

<9kV
duration)

2 part black epoxy,

Encapsulation
except on mounting feet

Main Metal Oxide Component ZnO

Part Code: SVL32, SVL32/RA, SVL32/ALC

SVL4
SVL16
SVL32

SVL8 SVL28

SVL40/RA/ALC
Diagram of SVL40/RA
Extent of Protective Coating
Characteristics:
Max. Continuous Operating Voltage 3700V rms
Min Voltage at 10mA DC 6000V min

90
Max. Residual Voltage @ 10kA (8/20μs duration) <13.4kV
Max. Residual Voltage @ 15kA (8/20μs duration) <14.2kV
Mounting Slots
14 x 18
Max. Residual Voltage @ 40kA (8/20μs duration) <16.4kV
100 x 18kA 8/20μs
Repeated Impulse Withstand
75+/-5 with 5 min. interval
110
5 Impulses of 8.0kJ for 2ms
Repeated Energy Withstand
with 60 sec intervals
Leakage Current at Uc <100μA typical
High Current Withstand (4/10μs) 100kA
35 60 90
2 part black epoxy,
Encapsulation
except on mounting feet
Weight 1.61kg nominal
Part Codes: SVL40, SVL40/RA, SVL40/ALC

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 Characteristics: SVL45/RA/ALC
MOV Disc Diameter Nominal
90mm Diagram of SVL45
Max. Continuous Operating Voltage 4000V rms
Min Voltage at 10mA DC 6900V min

90
Max. Residual Voltage at 10kA (8/20μs duration) <11.8kV
Max. Residual Voltage at 15kA (8/20μs duration) <12.5kV
Extent of Protective Max. Residual Voltage at 40kA (8/20μs duration) <14.5kV
Coating

100 x 18kA 8/20μs

Repeated Impulse Withstand
146+/-5 with 5 min. interval
High Current Withstand (4/10μs) 100kA
Leakage Current at Uc <100μA typical
2 part black epoxy,
36 Encapsulation
except on mounting feet
Weight 1.7kg nominal
Slot 10 x 20mm Part Codes: SVL45, SVL45/RA, SVL45/ALC

197+/-5

Characteristics: SVL50/RA/ALC MOV Disc Diameter Nominal

90mm
Diagram of SVL50

Max. Continuous Operating Voltage 4700V rms

Min Voltage at 10mA DC 7500V min
Max. Residual Voltage @ 10kA (8/20μs duration) <13.8kV
90
Max. Residual Voltage @ 15kA (8/20μs duration) <15.5kV
Max. Residual Voltage @ 40kA (8/20μs duration) <16.5kV Extent of Protective
Coating
100 x 18kA 8/20μs
Repeated Impulse Withstand
with 5 min. interval
145+/-5

Rectangular Wave (2ms)

Minimum 15kJ
Energy – 20 Impulses
High Current Withstand (4/10μs) 100kA
Leakage Current at Uc <50μA typical 36

2 part black epoxy,

Encapsulation
except on mounting feet
Slot 10 x 20mm

Weight 1.8kg nominal 195+/-5

Part Codes: SVL50, SVL50/RA, SVL50/ALC

Diagram of SVL60/RA Extent of Protective Coating

Contains 3 Discs
Characteristics: SVL60/RA/ALC
Max. Continuous Operating Voltage 5600V rms
Min Voltage at 10mA DC 9200V min
90

Max. Residual Voltage @ 10kA (8/20μs duration) <20.2kV

Mounting Slots Max. Residual Voltage @ 15kA (8/20μs duration) <21.4kV
14 x 18

Max. Residual Voltage @ 40kA (8/20μs duration) <24.6kV

100 x 18kA 8/20μs
Repeated Impulse Withstand
96+/-5

128 with 5 min. interval

5 Impulses of 12.0kJ for
Repeated Energy Withstand
2ms with 60 sec intervals

2 part black epoxy,

Encapsulation
35 60 90
except on mounting feet

Weight 2.11kg nominal

Part Codes: SVL60, SVL60/RA, SVL60/ALC

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 Diagram of SVL80/RA Extent of Protective Coating

Characteristics: SVL80/RA/ALC Contains 4 Discs

Max. Continuous Operating Voltage 7400V rms
Min Voltage at 10mA DC 12300V min
90

Max. Residual Voltage @ 10kA (8/20μs duration) <27.4kV

Max. Residual Voltage @ 15kA (8/20μs duration) <29.0kV Mounting Slots
14 x 18

Max. Residual Voltage @ 40kA (8/20μs duration) <33.5kV

100 x 18kA 8/20μs 114+/-5
Repeated Impulse Withstand
with 5 min. interval 160

5 Impulses of 12.0kJ for

Repeated Energy Withstand
2ms with 60 sec intervals

2 part black epoxy,

Encapsulation
except on mounting feet 35 60 90

Weight 2.61kg nominal

Part Codes: SVL80, SVL80/RA, SVL80/ALC

Diagram of SVL30/ALC

SVL30/ALC

75+/- 5

110

SVL16 SVL50/RA SVL30/ALC

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and reliable. Users, however, should independently evaluate the suitability of each product for the desired application. Under no circumstances does this constitute an
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