Technical Specifications of Surge Protection Devices (SPD) as per IEC Std.

Surge Protection Device connected in the mains power supply, needed to protect the electrical and
electronic equipment, should be able to withstand 100 KA (10/350sec). As per IEC 62305-1, LPL 1
(Lightning Protection Level) maximum expected lightning current is 200 KA. As explained in IEC
62305,100 KA will be dissipated in earth and the balance 100 KA will reach the electrical supply lines.
Power Line SPD’s are to be connected at the mains incoming panel and in addition Distribution Boards
which are more than 15 meters away from the incoming panel. DB’s which are feeding power to critical
and sophisticated electronic equipment, SPD’s must be installed ignoring the cable distance. Suitable
SPD’s also to be used in all Telecommunication, Signalling, automation and instrumentation equipment
according to the Zone concept explained in IEC 62305 for a perfect protection of complete electronic
installations. All SPDs should be tested and ensure performance requirements according to IEC 61643

 Mains power panel/ grid entry point

Protection at the main incomer of the power supply system has to be connected at the Main Distribution
Board after the incoming breaker.

Class B/Class I (according to IEC 61643)

SPD should be connected between Phase and Neutral and between Neutral and Earth with the following
ratings:

Specifications
Sl. No Parameters
Line to Neutral Neutral to Earth
1. Type Encapsulated/Non-exhausting Spark Gap
2. Rated Voltage Un 230V,
3. Maximum Continuous Operating 320 Volt 255 Volt
Voltage, Uc
4. Lightning Impulse Current L-N 40 KA 120 KA
(10/350 sec)
5. Maximum Discharge Current I max 120KA
(8/20) per phase
6. Voltage Protection Level, Up < 1.3 KV < 1.3 KV
7. Residual Voltage Uress at 1kA (8/20) < 700 V < 300 V
9. Response Time < 100 nano seconds
10. Operating temperature range -40C to +85C
11. Degree of Protection IP 20
12. Mounting Type Including HRC Fuse with Metal Enclosure. transparent
cover to visible SPD condition
13. Indication Led Indicator Lights
14. Standards IEC 61643-1 : 2005-03, DIN EN 61643-11: 2002-12,
VDE 0675, Teil 6-11
  Sub distribution Panel Protections or main panel as per lightning zone- 3 Phase

Second Stage Protection at the Sub Panel of the power supply system,

Class B+C/Class I+II (according to IEC 61643)

Pluggable type SPD with potential free contact, thermal disconnector & provision for inbuilt common
remote indication for defective arresters has to be connected between Line and Neutral and SPD of Spark
Gap type between Neutral and Earth of following ratings should include base element & pluggable
arresters.

Specifications
Sl.No Parameters
Line to Neutral Neutral to Earth
MOV Spark Gap
1. Type with built in Encapsulated / Non-
thermal fuse exhausting
2. Nominal Voltage, Un 230V, 50/60 Hz
3. Test class according IEC 61643-1- Ed.2 Type 1+2
4. Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage, Uc 320 Volt 255 Volt
5. Nominal Discharge Current In , L- N (8/20 sec) 30 KA 30 KA
6. Nominal Discharge Current In 8/20 L1+L2+L3- 90 KA 30kA
N
7. Voltage Protection level Up <1.3kV <1.2kV
8. Maximum Discharge Current Imax L1 (8/20 sec) 50 KA
9. Maximum Discharge Current Imax (8/20) 150 kA 50 kA
L1+L2+L3-N
10. Lightning Impulse Current I imp (10/350 sec) 7 KA 25 KA
11. Response Time < 25 nano seconds < 100 nano seconds
13. Mounting Type Including HRC Fuse and Metal Enclosure
transparent cover to visible SPD condition
14. Indication Mechanical green and red ( optional alarm)
15. Standards IEC 61643-1 : 2005-03, DIN EN 61643-11:
2002-12, VDE 0675, Teil 6-11
  Sub Distribution panel Protection

Protection for Sensitive Equipments at the input of the end equipments like UPS, CNC machine, VFD’s or
at Important MCB DB’s feeding power to Computer / Server etc

Class C/Class II (according to IEC 61643)

3 numbers of pluggable type surge arrester with potential free contact, thermal disconnector & provision
for inbuilt common remote indication for defective arresters to connect between Line and Neutral and one
number arrester Spark Gap type to connect between Neutral and Earth of following ratings including base
element & pluggable arresters.

Specifications
Sl.No Parameters
Line to Neutral Neutral to Earth
MOV Spark Gap
1. Type with built in thermal Encapsulated / Non-
fuse exhausting
2. Nominal Voltage, Un 230V, 50/60 Hz
4. Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage, > 320 Volt >255 Volt
Uc
5. Nominal Discharge Current In L-N (8/20 20 KA
sec)
6. Voltage Protection level Up <1.4kV 1.2kV
7. Maximum Discharge Current Imax L1(8/20 ) 40Ka 50Ka
8. Total Discharge Current I total (8/20) 110 kA
L1+L2+L3-N
9. Lightning Impulse Current I imp (10/350) 25 KA
10. Response Time < 25 nano seconds < 100 nano seconds
11. Operating temperature range -40C to +80C
12. Mounting Type Including HRC Fuse and Metal Enclosure with
transparent cover to visible SPD condition
13. Indication Mechanical red and green (optional alarm )
14. Standards IEC 61643-1 : 2005-03, DIN EN 61643-11:
2002-12, VDE 0675, Teil 6-11
 N
R

PE


F2

F3
F1

F4

SPD 1
F5

SPD 4 SPD 2
F6

SPD 3

F1, F2, F3 - : Incoming ACB/MCCB/SFU

Connection diagram for SPD for 3 phase 4 wire network

F4, F5, F6 -: Back up fuse / MPCB / MCB for Surge Arrester

R,Y,B and N -: RYB and N Bus bar or looping after the incomer
PE - : Earth Bus bar in the panel
SPD1,2,3 - : Surge Arrester to connect between Line and Neutral
SPD 4 - : SPD to connect between Neutral and Earth.
Technical Specifications of Surge Protection Devices (SPD) for the protection of
sensitive Electronic Equipment.
Surge Protection Devices act locally. SPD has to be connected very close to the electronic equipment that
need protection. This is called gradual reduction of surges at the respective zone interfaces and at the
equipment input level.

 Surge Filters for 230 V AC/DC Single Phase Power Supply at Equipment Level.
(PABX, DVR, Roller Door, Network Switches and other all Electronic Equipment)

Nominal Voltage 230 V (50-Hz)

Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (MCOV) U max AC 275 V AC

Requirement Class as per IEC 61643-1 D, Class III

Lightning Protection Zone (LPZ) 2-3
Nominal Load Current IL 8A
Nominal Discharge Current In (8/20 µS) 3 kA
Maximum Surge Current Imax (8/20µS) 12 kA +12kA (L-N), 20kA (N-E)
Response time ≤ 25 nS.
Voltage Protection Level(sym/asym) at 3KA 850V
Temperature Range -40°C to + 80°C
Standards BS 6651,CAT A, CAT B
  DC surge protection for Power Side (24V/48V)
(Fire Alarm. Generator Signal, ATS Signal, CCTV Camera etc)

Nominal Voltage 24V/48V

Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (MCOV) U max AC 27V/53V

Rated Load Curent 1A

Nominal Discharge Current (8/20) 10kA
Voltage Protection Level <51V / <100V
Series Resistance 15Ω
Series Inductance 100µH
LPZ 1-3
Standards BS 6651,CAT A, CAT B
  Surge Protection device for CCTV camera(DVR, NVR Protection) , Antenna.

1. Co-Coaxial Type (DVR protection)

Maximum Continues Operating Voltage U max

(DC/AC) 108 V
Protection Rating
IP 40
LPZ
0→2

Rated Current 20A, 50Hz, 1sec

Impedance 50Ω
Insertion loss
< 0.02Db @ 3GHz
Max. Capacitance
1.5pF
Standards IEC 61643-1 : 2005-03

2. POE Type (NVR protection)

Description Units Specification

Number of Procted Pairs 4 Pairs
Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage Uc 58 V
Voltage Protection Level UP 150 V
Nominal Operating Voltage Un 487V
Nominal Discharge Current (8/20 µS) Imas 60A
Response Time <1s
Cut-off Freqency 100MHz
Temperature Range 40°C to + 80°C
Degree of Protection IP 20
Standards IEC/EN 60529
  Krone MDF 10 pair protection for PABX

Description Units Specification

Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage Uc 180 V
Voltage Protection Level UP < 700 V
LPZ 0-2
Nominal Discharge Current (8/20 µS) In 5 kA/wire
Maximum Discharge Current (8/20 µS) Imax 10 kA/wire
Impulse Current (10/350 µS) Iimp 1 kA
Type 10 Pair Krone
Standards IEC 61643-1 : 2005-03,
DIN EN 61643-11: 2002-
12, VDE 0675, Teil 6-11
  Network Protection- Cat 6

Description Units Specification

Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage DC Uc 58V
Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage AC U Max 41V
Voltage Protection Level (Line to Earth) < 700V
Voltage Protection Level (Line to Line) <120V
LPZ 1-3
Total Impulse Durability in to C2 (8/20) 7kA
Rated Current IL 1A
Transmutation Frequency 500MHZ
Standards IEC 61643-1 : 2005-03,
DIN EN 61643-11: 2002-
12, VDE 0675, Teil 6-11
  ADSL Line Protection

Description Units Specification

Maximum discharge Current (8/20) 7.5kA
Nominal Voltage Un 110V
Residual Voltage Ures 180V
Voltage Protection Level (Line to Line) Up <500 / <300
LPZ 0-3
Series resistance 8.2Ω
Insertion loss at 36kHz 0.5dB
Cut-off frequency 3dB 100kHz
Standards IEC 61643-1 : 2005-03,
DIN EN 61643-11: 2002-
12, VDE 0675, Teil 6-11
  Load Cell Protection

Description Specification
Excitation Voltage (DC) 32V
Loop resistance 0Ω
Protection Stage Transient Protection diodes
Clamp Voltage 36V line to screen typical
18V single +ve to –ve typical
150A for 8/20µs pulse line to screen
Earth Clamp 10kA screen to ground 90V
Enclosure rating IP 65
Standards BS 6651
Technical Specifications of Direct Lightning Protection

General
Lightning Protection System (LPS) is to protect structures including their installations, contents,
persons & services connected to the structure against direct and indirect effects of Lightning. The
LPS shall be in accordance with IEC 62305, IS:2309 & IS 3043. The protection in detail shall
include the following;

1. Protection of the structure against direct flash

2. Protection of human beings inside and designated areas such pathways outside the
building.
3. Protection of all services connected to the building and protection of electrical and
electronic equipments inside the building.

Material Specifications: (Schedule)

1. Material
Air termination rod: Aluminium
Air termination conductor: Aluminium
Down conductor: Aluminium
All connectors: Stainless Steel
2. Cross section:
Horizontal air termination conductor: Round conductor, 8 mm diameter
Vertical air termination rod: round conductor 10 mm diameter up to 1 meter height, 16 mm
diameter up to 2 meter height and up to 4 meters 40 mm diameter
3. Grid size: 10 meter x 10 meter

Components of External LPS

1.) Air terminal (as per rolling sphere or mesh or protective angle method or any
combination thereof.)
2.) Down conductor
3.) Earthing

1) Air termination system:

No drilling or welding is allowed in the terrace for fixing the air terminal.

Values of Rolling sphere radius, Mesh size and protection angle as per Class of
LPL/LPS.

Class of LPL/LPS Rolling sphe Mesh size (m) Protection angle

radius(m)
1 20 5*5 Depends on height
2 30 10*10 the building
3 45 15*15
4 60 20*20
  Air terminal holder

Conductors shall be securely fixed on the terrace by means of air terminal holder
which is fixed on the roof by adhesive of good quality taking care of varying weather
conditions. Air conductor holder is an insulator & should be of minimum 50 mm
height so that even small amount of water logging on terrace is below the level of
conductor holder. Air terminal holder shall not be more than 0.5 m apart for a flat
conductor & 1m for round conductor of at least 8mm diameter & 1.0 meter apart for
vertical run

Recommended distance between air terminal holders.

Arrangement Recommended Recommended distanc

distance for for ROUND conductor
SOLID TAPE
Horizontal conductor on horizontal 500 mm 1000 mm
Surface.
Horizontal conductor on vertical 500 mm 1000 mm
surface
Vertical conductor from Ground to 1000 mm 1000 mm
20m height
Vertical conductor above 20m height 500 mm 1000mm

 Need for Expansion piece

In order to take care the expansion of the metal in summer and contraction of the
metal in winter, expansion piece with suitable connectors have to be used at every
20m distance of horizontal air terminal.

2.) Down conductor system:

In order to reduce the probability of damage to electronic/electrical equipments , the

down conductors shall be arranged in such a way that from the point of strike to
earth, several parallel current paths should exist & length of the current path should
be minimum .Down conductors can be installed separately or more wisely it can be
part of natural components of the building Examples are steel reinforcement in RCC
columns, metal facades, profile rails, metal doors & windows. Down conductors
should be installed at each exposed corner of the structure.
Material of air terminal, down conductor, earth termination etc. shall be as below:

Material May be destroyed by galvanic coupling wit

Copper(Solid) GI and Aluminum
Hot galvanized steel(Solid) Copper
Stainless steel(Solid) ………
Aluminum(Solid) Copper

Dissimilar metals (For eg: copper with Aluminum) must be connected only by using
bimetal connectors.

Material configuration and Min cross sectional area of air terminal and down
conductors

Material Type Min cross secti Remarks

area
Copper Solid tape 50 sq mm 2mm min thickness
Copper Solid round 50 sq mm 8mm dia
Aluminum Solid tape 70 sq mm 3 mm min thickness
Aluminium Solid round 50 sq mm 8 mm dia
GI Solid tape 50 sq mm 2.5 mm min thickness
Stainless steel Solid tape 50 sq mm 2 mm min thickness

3. )Earth Terminations:

Earth mat is most preferable. Where earth mat is not possible, ring earthing is the
next best method. Ring earthing must be 1 meter away from the building and 0.5m
below the ground level. The resistance of earthing system shall not exceed 10 ohm as
per IEC 62305. Lower earth resistance is still better.

For earth termination system, 2 basic types of earth electrode arrangements are
applicable.
Type A & Type B arrangement.

Type A arrangement: comprises of horizontal or vertical earth electrode installed

outside the structure to be protected connected to each down conductor. In type A
arrangement, the total number of earth electrodes shall not be less than two.
Type A arrangement is suitable in places where electronic equipments are not
located.

Type B arrangement: This type of arrangement comprises either a ring

conductor external to the structure to be protected, in contact with the soil for
atleast 80% of its total length or a foundation earth electrode. Such earth
electrodes can also be meshed. For structures with extensive electronic systems
or with high risk of fire, type B earthing is most preferable method. Corrosion
 proofing band has to be used wherever down conductor is connected to earth
t Description Specification
e Bonded Copper Rod
r Diameter 20diamm
m Thickness of Copper Layer 0.25mm
i Length 3m
n Standards BS 6651, BS 7430, UL 467
a Welding Type Exothermic
t
ion system. Bitumin has to be applied at the point of inter-connection.
In potentially corrosive areas, Stainless steel must always be used.

Lightning equipotential bondingt

The function of a lightning protection system is to discharge lightning current and to distribute
them in the ground. To minimise hazardous potential differences between all electrical equipment
in the inner lightning protection zone, a low-impedance equipotential bonding network must be
established. In addition, the integration of the earth-termination system in the equipotential
bonding system does not only ensure low impedance, but also an increased current carrying
capability of the equipotential bonding network to be established.

These goals can be achieved by an intermeshed equipotential bonding network. To this end, all
conductive parts of the structure and the internal system are integrated in this network and all
metal parts or conductive lines at the boundaries of each LPZ (lightning protection zone) are
connected directly or via adequate surge protective devices.