BG ELECTRICAL CUSPDT21-B Type 2 Single Phase Surge Arrester Main Switch Consumer Unit with SPD Instruction Manual
- June 11, 2024
- BG Electrical
Table of Contents
- BG ELECTRICAL CUSPDT21-B Type 2 Single Phase Surge Arrester Main Switch
- Fortress Circuit Protection Type 2 Single Phase Surge Arrester
- Installation Notes for Guidance
- Product Specifications
- Product Usage Instructions
- Product Installation notes for guidance
- Specifications
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
BG ELECTRICAL CUSPDT21-B Type 2 Single Phase Surge Arrester Main Switch
Consumer Unit with SPD
Fortress Circuit Protection Type 2 Single Phase Surge Arrester
The Fortress Circuit Protection Type 2 Single Phase Surge Arrester is a device that protects your electrical equipment from voltage spikes, surges, and transients that may occur in your electrical system. It is fully compliant with BSEN61643, BSEN62305,and the latest requirements of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671.
The Part NO. for this product is CUSPDT21/B.
Installation Notes for Guidance
- The cable connecting length should be a maximum of 500mm or shorter if possible.
- Connect to a 32amp MCB b or c curve.
- Neutral connection to neutral bar.
- Earth connection to earth bar.
- These SPD’s are connected in parallel not series so can be used on any rating of current.
- When carrying out an insulation test, remove earth cable to device, or remove module, or do test at reduced voltage 250V DC max. Failure to abide by this advice may damage the arrester.
- Please note these devices are earth leakage free and may be connected before or after rcd’s, rcbo’s etc.
- These surge arresters are ideal for domestic installations.
- You only need one arreater per board and all your outgoing circuits on that board will be protected.
- CUSPDT21 can be used on TNS, PME, TT systems.
Product Specifications
- Response time: <1.5kV
- Torque: L- N 20kA N-PE 20kA L- N 40kA N-PE 40kA
- Dimensions: DIN rail mountable
- Degree of protection
- Recommended backup MCB/fuse
- Terminal capacity
- Visual indication of status: IEC61643-11 EN61643-11
- 275V
Product Usage Instructions
The Fortress Circuit Protection Type 2 Single Phase Surge
Arrester is easy to install. Just follow the below instructions:
- Connect the device to a 32amp MCB b or c curve.
- Connect the neutral wire to the neutral bar.
- Connect the earth wire to the earth bar.
- Ensure that the cable connecting length is a maximum of 500mm or shorter if possible.
- Make sure that these SPD’s are connected in parallel, not in series, so they can be used on any rating of current.
- If carrying out an insulation test, remove the earth cable to device, or remove the module, or do the test at reduced voltage 250V DC max. Failure to abide by this advice may damage the arrester.
- These devices are earth leakage free and may be connected before or after rcd’s, rcbo’s etc.
- These surge arresters are ideal for domestic installations.
- You only need one arreater per board, and all your outgoing circuits on that board will be protected.
- CUSPDT21 can be used on TNS, PME, TT systems.
Fully Compliant to BSEN61643, BSEN62305 and the latest requirements of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671
Product Installation notes for guidance
- Cable Size 1.5mm² min. – 6mm² max.
- Cable connecting length max. 500mm / shorter if possible
- Connect to 32amp MCB b or c curve
- Neutral connection to neutral bar
- Earth connection to earth bar
- These SPD’s are connected in parallel not series so can be used on any rating of current
- When carrying out insulation test, remove earth cable to device, or remove module, or do test at reduced voltage 250V DC max. Failure to abide by this advice may damage the arrester
- Please note these devices are earth leakage free and may be connected before or after rcd’s, rcbo’s etc
- These surge arresters are ideal for domestic installations
- You only need one arreater per board and all your outgoing circuits on that board will be protected
- CUSPDT21 can be used on TNS, PME, TT systems
- This surge arrester is easy to install, just connect it in parallel to your board, see the diagram below
Specifications
| SPD According to | IEC61643-11 EN61643-11 |
|---|---|
| Maximum continuous operatmg voltage UCV | 275V |
| VoItage protection level up 3kA(8/20us)kA | < 1.5kV |
| Nominal discharge current in (8/20µs)kA | L- N 20kA N-PE 20kA |
| Max.discharge current lmax(8/20µs)kA | L- N 40kA N-PE 40kA |
| Response time | L- N <25ns N-PE<100ns |
| Torque | PE:2.0Nm L&N:1.2Nm |
| Dimensions | W18mm x H81mm x D88mm |
| Degree of protection | lP20 |
| Recommended backup MCB/fuse | 32A |
| Terminal capacity | 1.5-6mm² |
| Visual indication of status | Green; 0k |
Red; Replace Module
DIN rail mountable| Yes
Batch Code Explanation
yyWxx: Manufacturing date code; year of manufacturing (y) and week of
manufacturing (Wxx)
Address/Helpline
Luceco PLC
Stafford Park 1
Telford TF3 3BD
ENGLAND
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technical.support@bgelectrical.co.uk
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