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NPE lightning current arrester class I+II, based on isolating spark gap technology. Lightning current capable and rare-gas-filled summation current spark gap for the use between N - PE wire.
  • NPE lightning current arrester
  • No blow-out vents, thus, not requiring any safety clearance to other installations
  • Discharge capacity up to 100 kA (10/350 µs)
  • High insulation resistance
  • EAC certification
IEC category Type 1 + 2 / class I+II
Nominal voltage ACUN 230/400 V~
Max. continuous operating voltage AC (50/60 Hz) Uc 350 V~
Insulation resistanceRisol > 10 GΩ
Protection level at 100% lightn. imp. sparkover voltage (1.2/50µs)Up ≤ 1.5 kV
Protection levelUp ≤ 1.5 kV
Response timetA < 50 ns
Nominal discharge current (8/20µs) N-PEIn 100 kA
Lightning impulse current (10/350 µs) N-PEIimp 100 kA
Short-circuit withstand capability at max. back-up fuseISCCR 50 kAeff
Additional Information
Operating temperature rangeTU -40 - +80 °C
Max. conductor cross section 50 mm² stranded/35 mm² flexible
Recommended conductor cross section 25 mm²
Max. connection torque for terminals 4.0 Nm
Degree of protection (IEC EN 60529) IP 20
Enclosure material / colour polycarbonate (halogen-free) UL 94-V0 / yellow
Mounting on 35 mm DIN rail (DIN EN 60715 )
FM contact / contact type break contact
Switching capacity FM 250 V/2 A
Max. conductor cross section FM 1,5 mm²
Max. locking torque FM terminals 0,5 Nm
Dimension (DIN 43880) 2 TE