Ty p e 2 AC p o w e r S u r g e P r o t e c t o r

DS40 series

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10.6

L/N

90

DS44S-280/G DS42S-280/G

Electrical diagram for 1 pole

DS40 Type 2 AC Surge Protectors are used mainly for primary pro- V : Heavy Duty Varistor
Ft : Thermal Fuse
tection of single and 3-Phase networks at the main electrical panel. L/N t° : Thermal disconnector mechan

1.4
1.1
1.2
They provide common-mode (between L and PE) or common and DS41S (1 pole) C : Remote signal contact

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C
Mi : Mechanical indicator
differential mode (L/PE and L/N) when associated with DS40G
Mi Ft
(DS4x-xxx/G version). They are available in one-phase, single-
t
o

phase, three-phase, and three-phase+neutral versions. V: High-energy varistor

Ft: Thermal fuse
V C: Remote signaling contact
The DS40 impulse discharge capability classifies this SPD as regular t°: Thermal disconnection system
Mi : Disconnection indicator
Type 2, useful in case of medium lightning density areas. IEC60364
standard requests Type 2 SPD at the entrance of installation if the
keraunic level Nk > 25.

This SPD is based on high energy varistor equipped with thermal Characteristics
CITEL part number DS4x-280 DS4x-385 DS4x-280/G DS4x-385/G
disconnector and failure indicator, to comply with standards. Version
AC Network 230/400V 230/400V 230/400V 230/400V
with a remote signaling for disconnection indication is also available Max. operating voltage (L/N) Uc 280 Vac 385 Vac 280 Vac 385 Vac
(DS4*S). Temporary overvoltage withstand UT 280 Vac 385 Vac 280 Vac 385 Vac
Operating current (L/N) lc < 1 mA < 1 mA < 1 mA < 1 mA
Operating current (L/PE) lc < 1 mA < 1 mA none none
The DS40 series is available for a large range of AC voltages. Leakage current at Uc
The DS40 is DIN rail compatible and is built with a plug-in mod- Follow current If none none none none
ule (DSM40-xxx) and a fixed base, which allows an easy and fast Nominal discharge current ln 20 kA 20 kA 20 kA 20 kA
15 x 8/20 µs impulse by pole
maintenance. Maximum discharge current lmax 40 kA 40 kA 40 kA 40 kA
max. withstand 8/20 µs by pole
Protection level L/N (@ 20 kA) Up - - 1.3 kV 1.8 kV
Protection level L/PE (@ 20 kA) Up 1.3 kV 1.8 kV 1.5 kV 1.8 kV
Protection level N/PE (@ 20 kA) Up 1.3 kV 1.8 kV 1.5 kV 1.5 kV
Admissible short-circuit current 25000 A 25000 A 25000 A 25000 A
Type 2 AC Surge Protector Associated disconnection devices
Thermal disconnector internal
Discharge currents : In : 20 kA/Imax : 40 kA Fuses Fuses type gG - 50 A max. (see Note 1)
Pluggable module for each phase Installation ground fault breaker Type «S» or delayed
Mechanical characteristics
Remote signaling option Dimensions see diagram
Connection by screw terminals : 4-25 mm² / by bus
IEC 61643-1 and EN 61643-11 compliance Disconnection indicator 1 mechanical indicator by pole
Remote signaling of disconnection Option DS4xS - output on changeover contact
Mounting symmetrical rail 35 mm
Operating temperature -40/+85 °C
Protection class IP20
Housing material Thermoplastic UL94-V0
Standards compliance
EN 61643-11 Europe Low Voltage SPD - Class II Test
IEC 61643-1 International Low Voltage SPD - Class II Test
NF EN 61643-11 France Parafoudre Basse Tension - Essais Classe II
UL1449 ed.2 USA Low Voltage TVSS

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DS42 - DS43 - DS44

Dimensions and Diagram

The DS40 surge protectors are designed to be used in a multipolar
67 1 2 4 5
configuration to protect single-phase, 3-phase or 3-phase+neutral
L N L N L L L N L L L N
AC networks. They are sometimes associated with dedicated N/PE
1 2 3
L/N L/N L N L1 L2 L3 surge protector based on gas tube technology (DS40G).
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Ft MI Ft MI Ft MI Ft MI Ft MI Ft MI
t° t° t° t° t° t°
2 possible configurations :
V V V G V V V
44
10.6
36 36 72 72
Common mode : CT1 configuration
DS40 surge protectors are connected between line(s), Neutral
60.8
C C C C C C
3
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and protective wire (PE).
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Common and Differential mode : CT2 configuration

4 5
DS40 surge protectors are connected between line(s) and Neu-
L L L

L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3 N

Ft
90 tral to provide differential mode protection. A specific surge pro-
Ft MI MI Ft MI Ft MI Ft MI Ft MI Ft MI
t° t° t° t° t° t° t° tector DS40G is connected between Neutral and Protective wire
V V V G V V V V (PE) for common mode protection. This configuration provides
the highest efficiency.
C C C C C C C

1 2 3
L/N L/N L N L1 L2 L3

Ft MI Ft MI Ft MI Ft MI Ft MI Ft MI

t° t° t° t° t° t°

V V V G V V V

C C C C C

4 5 L1 L2 L3 N
L/N L/N L/N L/N

Ft MI Ft MI Ft MI Ft MI Ft MI Ft MI Ft MI

t° t° t° t° t°
t° t°

V V V V V V V G

C C

1 2 Protection
L/N L/N L1 L2
Maximun
L3
mode Imax Up Up
Part Number Network Operating Diagram
Ft Ft
total N/PE L/N
differential

Ft MI MI Ft MI MI Ft MI
common

t° t° t° t° Voltage
t° (Uc)
V V V V V

DS44-280/G 230/400 V 3-phase+N 280 Vac • • 40 kA 1.5 kV 1.3 kV

5
DS44-385/G
C C
230/400 V 3-phase+N
C C
385 Vac
C

• • 40 kA 1.5 kV 1.8 kV

DS44-280 230/400 V 3-phase+N 280 Vac • 160 kA 1.3 kV -

4
3
DS44-385
L1 L2
230/400L3V 3-phase+N
N
385 Vac • 160 kA 1.8 kV -

DS43-280
Ft
t°
MI
t°
Ft MI 400
Ft
t°
V 3-phase
MI Ft
t°
MI
280 Vac • 120 kA 1.3 kV -
3
DS43-385
V V
400 V 3-phase
V V
385 Vac • 120 kA 1.8 kV -

• •
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DS42-280/G 230 V Single phase 280 Vac 40 kA 1.5 kV 1.3 kV

2
DS42-385/G C C
230 V Single phase C C
385 Vac • • 40 kA 1.5 kV 1.8 kV

DS42-200 230V Single phase 280 Vac • 80 kA 1.3 kV -

1
DS42-385 230V Single phase 385 Vac • 80 kA 1.8 kV -

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