Surge Protector Quick PRD20r 1P+N

The Quick PRD20r 1P+N Surge Protection Device from Schneider Electric is an essential device for protecting residential and commercial installations against transient overvoltages caused by lightning strikes or fluctuations in the power grid. This type 2 surge protector is designed to operate in a medium-risk environment, safeguarding connected electrical equipment and preventing damage from voltage spikes.

Technical Features:

• Product Range: Acti9
• Product Type: Surge protection device with plug-in cartridge
• Number of Poles: 1P+N
• Nominal Discharge Current (In): 5 kA in common and differential mode
• Maximum Discharge Current (Imax): 20 kA in common and differential mode
• Rated Operational Voltage (Ue): 230 V AC (+/-10%) at 50/60 Hz
• Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (Uc):
  • Common mode: 264 V (between neutral and earth)
  • Differential mode: 350 V (between phase and neutral)
• Voltage Protection Level (Up):
  • Common mode: <1.7 kV (between neutral and earth)
  • Differential mode: <1.7 kV (between phase and neutral)
• Nominal Short-Circuit Current (Isccr): 25 kA

This surge protection device is equipped with advanced technology based on MOV + GDT, combining metal oxide varistors with gas discharge tubes to provide effective surge protection, ensuring that voltage fluctuations are safely diverted to earth, protecting both equipment and the electrical installation.

Additional Features:

• Replaceable Cartridge: One of the main advantages of the Quick PRD20r is its design with a removable cartridge, facilitating maintenance and quick replacement when the cartridge reaches the end of its life, ensuring continued protection.
• Safety Disconnector: Incorporates a safety disconnector that ensures the device is safely deactivated when the cartridge is damaged or at the end of its life, preventing potential risks of malfunction.
• Remote Signalling: This model includes a signalling output that alerts when the cartridge needs to be replaced, allowing users or installers to be informed of the device's status at all times.
• Integrated Circuit Breaker: The internal circuit breaker offers additional protection and is designed to withstand short-circuit currents of up to 25 kA, ensuring safe disconnection in severe fault conditions.

Additional Specifications:

• Dimensions:
  • Width: 72 mm
  • Height: 91.4 mm
  • Depth: 75.9 mm
  • Weight: 435 g
• Overvoltage Category: Class III
• Protection Degree:
  • IP20 (without additional protection)
  • IP40 (when mounted in a modular enclosure, compliant with IEC/EN 60529)
• Operating Temperature: Between -25°C and 60°C
• Storage Temperature: Between -40°C and 85°C

Applications:

The Quick PRD20r Surge Protection Device is designed to protect electrical installations in a variety of environments, including:

• Single-family Homes: Protects appliances, heating and cooling systems, and electronic devices against surges.
• Commercial Buildings: Suitable for protecting lighting systems, computer equipment, and HVAC systems in offices and shops.
• Industrial Installations: Provides effective protection in areas where surges can damage sensitive equipment or disrupt operations.

Installation and Ease of Use:

This device is designed for easy mounting on a DIN rail, occupying a compact space of 8 modules of 9 mm, allowing for integration into most electrical panels without taking up much space. Additionally, the tunnel-type terminals facilitate secure and quick connection with both rigid and flexible cables up to 25 mm² in neutral and earth, and up to 35 mm² in phase and neutral with flexible terminals.

Additional Advantages:

• Compatibility with TT and TN-S Earthing Systems, allowing its use in various electrical configurations.
• Visual Indicators: Includes a signalling LED indicating the operating status of the limiter and a remote indicator for monitoring the device status remotely.
• Certifications and Compliance: This product complies with international standards IEC/EN 61643-11 and is certified by CE, NF, and KEMA-KEUR, ensuring its safety and quality.