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Energy Division
http://energy.tycoelectronics.com

Transmission Surge Arresters

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4P11SR396 Series Parallel Surge Arrester - USA

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Surge Arresters

Tyco Electronics Energy Division

covers a wide range of porcelain and
polymeric transmission surge
arresters. The Bowthorpe EMP range
of arresters has demonstrated
reliable performance in
environments all over the world for
over 60 years.

Bowthorpe EMP, unlike other

manufacturers, recognise that some
Power Utilities require the need to
maintain the conventional ZnO
porcelain surge arrester.

A program of continuous design

update and development on the
porcelain arrester has provided a
range of surge arresters to meet the
demands of most system voltages.

Design Evaluated and Type Tested at

the HV Laboratory in Brighton.
Modular Single Column Modular Series Parallel
Bowthorpe EMP were the first Polymeric Surge Arrester Polymeric Surge Arrester
manufacturer to develop the
H, 2H & 3H, Class 2, 10kA (11- 132kV) 2PH, Class 3, 10kA (11- 150kV)
polymeric housed arrester for
3P, Class 3/4, 10/20kA (66 - 400kV)
commercial operation (1983).
4P, Class 4/5, 20kA (110- 500kV)
5P, Class 5, 20kA (300 - 500kV)
Range of HV surge arresters in
service under the severest climatic
conditions up to 550kV system.

Polymeric Housed Porcelain Housed

Surge Arrester
PSRB,Class 2,10kA (66 -220kV)
Surge Arrester
MBA Class 2, 10kA (11-150kV)
MAA Class 2, 10kA (11- 220kV)
MCA, Class 3, 10kA (11- 400kV)
MDA, Class 4, 20kA (11- 400kV)

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H, 2H & 3H
Modular Single Column Polymeric Surge Arresters

The essential feature of the international construction is

the homogeneous resin and glass fibre bond over the
complete insulated surface of the ZnO varistor elements.
The arrester module has good conductivity even when
high cantilever loads are applied and provides a uniform
dielectric at the insulated surface of the ZnO elements.

• No air gap therefore no internal ionisation

• Light weight compared to porcelain
• Ease of installation
• Non shattering housing
• Vandal proof

Electrical Performance 110kV Surge Arresters - Estonia

Specification: IEC60099-4
Classification: 10kA
Voltage Rating: 3kV to 132kV
High Current Performance: 100kA
Line Discharge Class: 2
Energy Capability:
4.5kJ/kV at Ur according to IEC60099-4
(Clause 8.4.2 table 5 and 8.5.5)
HSR Rated Voltage to 48kV
2HSR Rated Voltage to 84kV
3HSR Rated Voltage to 126kV
Insulation Material: Silicone Rubber

Typical Applications
• ARC Furnace
• Transformers
• TLA Transmission Line Arresters Extended Creepage HSREP45
Surge Arrester
• Cable Terminations
• Substations

66kV Surge Arresters - Statkraft, Norway

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H, 2H & 3H
Modular Single Column Polymeric Surge Arresters

Protective Characteristics

Max residual voltage kV crest with current wave Steep

Product Code Rating Max cont. Temporary
current
voltage operating over-voltage Switching surge Lightning current
residual
kV voltage capability 30/60 µS 8/20 µS
voltage
(COV) kV for 1 sec
125A 500A 5kA 10kA 20kA 10kA
(TOV) kV
kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest

HSRA(P)6L1E1M0(5) 6 4.8 6.85 12.3 13.0 15.4 16.7 18.5 18.1

HSRA(P)9L1E1M0(5) 9 7.2 10.3 19.6 20.8 24.7 26.8 29.5 29.0
HSRA(P)10.5L1E1M0(5) 10.5 8.4 12.0 22.1 23.4 27.8 30.1 33.2 32.6
HSRA(P)12L1E1M0(5) 12 9.6 13.7 24.5 26.0 30.9 33.5 36.9 36.2
HSRA(P)15L1E1M0(5) 15 12 17.1 29.4 31.2 37.0 40.2 44.3 43.5
HSRB(P)15L1E1M0(5) 15 12 17.1 29.4 31.2 37.0 40.2 44.3 43.5
HSRB(P)18L1E1M0(5) 18 14 20.5 36.8 39.1 46.3 50.2 55.4 54.3
HSRB(P)21L1E1M0(5) 21 17 24.0 41.7 44.3 52.5 56.9 62.8 61.6
HSRB(P)24L1E1M0(5) 24 19 27.4 49.0 52.1 61.7 66.9 73.8 72.5
HSRB(P)27L1E1M0(5) 27 22 30.8 53.9 57.3 67.9 73.6 81.2 79.7
HSRB(P)30L1E1M0(5) 30 24 34.2 58.8 62.5 74.1 80.3 88.6 87.0
HSRC(P)27L1E1M0(5) 27 22 30.8 53.9 57.3 67.9 73.6 81.2 79.7
HSRC(P)30L1E1M0(5) 30 24 34.2 58.8 62.5 74.1 80.3 88.6 87.0
HSRC(P)36L1E1M0(5) 36 29 41.1 71.1 75.5 89.5 97.1 107 105
HSRC(P)39L1E1M0(5) 39 31 44.5 78.5 83.3 98.7 107 118 116
HSRC(P)42L1E1M0(5) 42 34 47.9 83.4 88.5 105 114 126 123
HSRC(P)45L1E1M0(5) 45 36 51.3 88.3 93.7 111 121 133 130
2HSRB(P)30L1E1M0(5) 30 24 34.2 58.8 62.5 74.1 80.3 88.6 87.0
2HSRB(P)45L1E1M0(5) 45 36 51.3 88.3 93.7 111 121 133 130
2HSRB(P)48L1E1M0(5) 48 38.4 54.8 95.6 102 120 131 144 141
2HSRB(P)60L1E1M0(5) 60 48 68.4 118 125 148 161 177 174
2HSRC(P)48L1E1M0(5) 48 38.4 54.7 95.6 102 120 131 144 141
2HSRC(P)60L1E1M0(5) 60 48 68.4 118 125 148 161 177 174
2HSRC(P)72L1E1M0(5) 72 57.6 82.0 142 151 179 194 214 210
2HSRC(P)75L1E1M0(5) 75 60 85.5 147 156 185 201 222 217
2HSRC(P)84L1E1M0(5) 84 67.2 95.8 167 177 210 228 251 246
3HSRC(P)96L1E1M(05) 96 76.8 109 189 201 238 258 284 279
3HSRC(P)108L1E1M0(5) 108 86.4 123 213 227 269 291 321 315
3HSRC(P)120L1E1M0(5) 120 96 137 235 250 296 321 354 348
3HSRC(P)126L1E1M0(5) 126 101 144 248 263 312 338 373 366

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H, 2H & 3H
Modular Single Column Polymeric Surge Arresters

Mechanical and Reference Information

Recommended
Total Overall Recommended Maximum Drawing Data Sheet
minimum
creepage height minimum Applied Reference Reference
distance
mm mm phase Cantilever
line to
(nom) (max) centres load
Earth
mm N M0 M5
mm

600 228 140 33 2513 BOW-2-001 BOW-4-001 BOW-EPP-HSRA6/HSRAP6

600 228 145 49 2513 BOW-2-001 BOW-4-001 BOW-EPP-HSRA9/HSRAP9
600 228 160 57 2513 BOW-2-001 BOW-4-001 BOW-EPP-HSRA10.5/HSRAP10.5
600 228 170 65 2513 BOW-2-001 BOW-4-001 BOW-EPP-HSRA12/HSRAP12
600 228 200 82 2513 BOW-2-001 BOW-4-001 BOW-EPP-HSRA15/HSRAP15
930 321 200 82 1760 BOW-2-002 BOW-4-002 BOW-EPP-HSRB15/HSRBP15
930 321 230 98 1760 BOW-2-002 BOW-4-002 BOW-EPP-HSRB18/HSRBP18
930 321 255 114 1760 BOW-2-002 BOW-4-002 BOW-EPP-HSRB21/HSRBP21
930 321 285 130 1760 BOW-2-002 BOW-4-002 BOW-EPP-HSRB24/HSRBP24
930 321 315 147 1760 BOW-2-002 BOW-4-002 BOW-EPP-HSRB27/HSRBP27
930 321 340 163 1760 BOW-2-002 BOW-4-002 BOW-EPP-HSRB30/HSRBP30
1325 476 315 147 1210 BOW-2A-001 BOW-4-003 BOW-EPP-HSRC27/HSRCP27
1325 476 340 163 1210 BOW-2A-001 BOW-4-003 BOW-EPP-HSRC30/HSRCP30
1325 476 400 196 1210 BOW-2A-001 BOW-4-003 BOW-EPP-HSRC36/HSRCP36
1325 476 425 212 1210 BOW-2A-001 BOW-4-003 BOW-EPP-HSRC39/HSRCP39
1325 476 455 228 1210 BOW-2A-001 BOW-4-003 BOW-EPP-HSRC42/HRSCP42
1325 476 480 244 1210 BOW-2A-001 BOW-4-003 BOW-EPP-HSRC45/HSRCP45
1860 642 340 163 1400 BOW-2B-002 BOW-4-004 BOW-EPP-2HSRB-30/2HSRBP-30
1860 642 477 243 1400 BOW-2B-002 BOW-4-004 BOW-EPP-2HSRB-45/2HSRBP-45
1860 642 510 260 1400 BOW-2B-002 BOW-4-004 BOW-EPP-2HSRB-48/2HSRBP-48
1860 642 625 326 1400 BOW-2B-002 BOW-4-004 BOW-EPP-2HSRB-60/2HSRBP-60
2650 952 510 260 900 BOW-2B-003 BOW-4-005 BOW-EPP-2HSRC-48/2HSRCP-48
2650 952 625 326 900 BOW-2B-003 BOW-4-005 BOW-EPP-3HSRC-60/2HSRCP-60
2650 952 735 391 900 BOW-2B-003 BOW-4-005 BOW-EPP-2HSRC-72/2HSRCP-72
2650 952 765 408 900 BOW-2B-003 BOW-4-005 BOW-EPP-2HSRC-75/2HSRCP-75
2650 952 840 456 900 BOW-2B-003 BOW-4-005 BOW-EPP-2HSRC-84/2HSRCP-84
3975 1428 1213 518 600 BOW-2B-006 BOW-4-006 BOW-EPP-3HSRC-96/2HSRCP-96
3975 1428 1326 583 600 BOW-2B-006 BOW-4-006 BOW-EPP-3HSRC-108/2HSRCP-108
3975 1428 1436 648 600 BOW-2B-006 BOW-4-006 BOW-EPP-3HSRC-120/2HSRCP-120
3975 1428 1495 680 600 BOW-2B-006 BOW-4-006 BOW-EPP-3HSRC-126/2HSRCP-126

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H, 2H & 3H
Modular Single Column Polymeric Surge Arresters

Accessories

Corona Ring
(Above 96kV)
Stainless Steel Terminal Assembly L5
Die Cast Aluminium Sealing End Line Clamp
to suit cables
Aluminium End Block up to Ø35 mm

ZnO Varistor Element

L2
Line Clamp
Glass Fibre Wrap to suit cables
up to Ø16 mm

Silicone Rubber Housing

L6
Aluminium Stem
Ø30 x 80mm high

E5
Earth Clamp
to suit cables
up to Ø35 mm

E2
Earth Clamp
to suit cables
up to Ø16 mm

M5 E1
4 Hole Pedestal Base 2 x M10 x 20mm
127-140 PCD Hexagon headed
set screws and
spring washers

M3
Set of 4 Polyfibre Base
Insulators used with M5

M10
Single Polyfibre Base
Example: 3 HSRC 96 L1 E1 M0
Insulator
Parallel Paths Mounting
Arrester Housing Earth Terminal
Voltage Line Terminal

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Series Parallel
Modular Polymeric Surge Arresters

The series parallel construction comprises individual

surge arrester modules rated between 30 and 45kV
interconnected by means of corona free aluminium alloy
cross arm.
Each surge arrester module is completely impervious to
the ingress of moisture and utilises the high mechanical
strength properties of the ZnO varistors bonded by
cured resin impregnated glass fibre.
The seismic performance of the 500kV arrester has been
proven in two leading test facilities. Bonneville Power
USA performed at Portland State University and NEL
East Kilbride UK.
• No air gap therefore no internal ionisation 2P4SR168 - 132kV Surge Arresters -
• Light weight compared to porcelain Statkraft, Norway
• Ease of installation
• Non shattering housing
• Vandal proof
• Tolerance to seismic disturbances
• Patented glass fibre core design gives high mechanical
strength and void free construction
• Optimised voltage stress grading eliminates need to
oversize stress grading ring, therefore the compact
series parallel can be installed in tight spaces without
infringing electrical or surge safety clearances.
• The diameter of the series parallel design has been
calculated to reduce the radial field stress to a mini-
mum, even under adverse environmental conditions.

Electrical Performance
Specification: IEC60099-4
Classification: 2PH Class 3 10kA
3P Class 3 & 4 10/20kA
4P Class 4 & 5 20kA
5P Class 5 20kA
High Current Performance: 100kA 3P6SR252 - Statnet 300kV
Energy Capability:according to IEC60099-4
(Clause 8.4.2 table 5 and 8.5.5)
2PH Class 3 7.0 kJ /kV at Ur
3P Class 3 9.4kJ/kV at Ur
3P Class 4 10.8kJ/kV at Ur
4P Class 4 12.5kJ/kV at Ur
5P Class 5 16.4kJ/kV at Ur
Voltage Rating:
2PH Rated Voltage from 15kV to 168 kV
3P Rated Voltage from 60kV to 360 kV
4P Rated Voltage from 96kV to 468 kV
5P Rated Voltage from 288kV to 525 kV
Insulation: Silicone Rubber Housing

Typical Applications
• Substations
• Capacitor Banks
• DC Inter-Connections
• Power Transformers
• Cable Terminations 3P10SR360 - Damhead Creek 400kV - UK

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Modular Polymeric Surge Arresters

Protective Characteristics 2PH & 3P Class 3

Max residual voltage kV crest with current wave Steep

Product Code Rating Max cont. Temporary
current
voltage operating over-voltage Switching surge Lightning current
residual
kV voltage capability 30/60 µS 8/20 µS
voltage
(COV) kV for 1 sec
250A 1000A 5kA 10kA 20kA 10kA
(TOV) kV
kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest

2PHSRC30L2E2M4 30 24.0 34.5 59.5 63.3 70.8 75.3 81.4 80.1

2PHSRC36L2E2M4 36 28.8 41.4 71.9 76.4 85.5 90.9 98.3 96.8
2PHSRC39L2E2M4 39 31.2 44.9 79.4 84.3 94.4 100 109 107
2PHSRC42L2E2M4 42 33.6 48.3 84.3 89.6 100 107 115 114
2P2HSRC48L2E2M4 48 38.4 55.2 98.8 105 118 125 136 134
2P2HSRC60L2E2M4 60 48.0 69.0 119 127 142 151 163 160
2P2HSRC75L2E2M4 75 60.0 86.3 149 158 177 188 203 200
2P2HSRC84L2E2M4 84 67.2 96.7 169 179 201 213 231 227
2P3HSRC96L2E2M4 96 76.8 110 193 206 230 245 265 260
2P3HSRC108L2E2M4 108 86.4 124 216 229 257 273 295 291
2P3HSRC120L2E2M4 120 96.0 138 238 253 283 301 326 321
2P4HSRC132L2E2M4 132 106 152 268 285 319 339 366 361
2P4HSRC138L2E2M4 138 110 159 278 295 330 351 380 374
2P4HSRC144L2E2M4 144 115 166 288 306 342 364 393 387
2P4HSRC150L2E2M4 150 120 177 298 316 354 376 407 401
2P4HSRC168L2E2M4 168 134 193 337 358 401 427 461 454
3P3SR96L2E2M7 96 76.8 113 191 201 223 233 253 251
3P3SR108L2E2M7 108 86.4 126 212 224 248 260 282 280
3P3SR120L2E2M7 120 96.0 139 234 248 274 287 311 309
3P4SR132L2E2M7 132 106 157 264 279 308 323 350 347
3P4SR144L2E2M7 144 115 168 283 299 331 347 376 373
3P4SR150L2E2M7 150 120 174 293 309 343 359 389 286
3P4SR168L2E2M7 168 134 197 332 351 388 407 440 437
3P5SR180L2E2M7 180 144 210 354 374 414 433 470 466
3P5SR192L2E2M7 192 154 225 379 400 443 463 502 498
3P5SR198L2E2M7 198 158 232 391 413 457 478 518 515
3P6SR120L2E2M7 120 96.0 139 234 248 274 287 311 309
3P6SR214L2E2M7 214 171 252 425 449 497 520 564 560
3P6SR228L2E2M7 228 182 270 454 480 531 556 602 598
3P6SR240L2E2M7 240 192 278 469 495 548 574 622 617
3P6SR252L2E2M7 252 202 296 498 526 583 610 661 656
3P7SR240L2E2M7 240 192 284 479 506 560 586 635 630
3P7SR264L2E2M7 264 211 315 530 560 620 649 703 698
3P7SR288L2E2M7 288 230 335 564 596 660 691 748 743
3P8SR288L2E2M7 288 230 336 567 598 663 694 751 746
3P8SR300L2E2M7 300 240 348 586 619 685 718 777 772
3P8SR312L2E2M7 312 250 371 625 660 731 765 829 823
3P8SR336L2E2M7 336 269 394 664 702 777 813 881 875
3P9SR336L2E2M7 336 269 392 659 696 771 807 874 868
3P9SR360L2E2M7 360 288 418 703 743 822 861 933 926
3P10SR360L2E2M7 360 288 421 708 748 828 867 939 933

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Mechanical and Reference Information 2PH & 3P Class 3

Total Overall Recommended Recommended Maximum Drawing Data Sheet

creepage height minimum minimum Applied Reference Reference
mm mm phase distance Cantilever
(nom) (max) centres line to Earth load
mm mm N

1325 488 546 163 4000 BOW-6-019 BOW-EPP-2PHSRC30

1325 488 603 196 4000 BOW-6-019 BOW-EPP-2PHSRC36
1325 488 631 212 4000 BOW-6-019 BOW-EPP-2PHSRC39
1325 488 659 228 4000 BOW-6-019 BOW-EPP-2PHSRC42
1325 970 716 261 2000 BOW-6-019 BOW-EPP-2P2HSRC48
2650 970 828 326 2000 BOW-6-019 BOW-EPP-2P2HSRC60
2650 970 969 408 2000 BOW-6-019 BOW-EPP-2P2HSRC75
2650 970 1054 456 2000 BOW-6-019 BOW-EPP-2P2HSRC84
3975 1454 1347 522 1000 BOW-6-019 BOW-EPP-2P3HSRC96
3975 1454 1460 587 1000 BOW-6-019 BOW-EPP-2P3HSRC108
3975 1454 1572 652 1000 BOW-6-019 BOW-EPP-2P3HSRC120
5300 1936 1685 717 500 BOW-6-019 BOW-EPP-2P4HSRC132
5300 1936 1741 750 500 BOW-6-019 BOW-EPP-2P4HSRC138
5300 1936 1798 782 500 BOW-6-019 BOW-EPP-2P4HSRC144
5300 1936 1854 815 500 BOW-6-019 BOW-EPP-2P4HSRC150
5300 1936 2023 913 500 BOW-6-019 BOW-EPP-2P4HSRC168
3975 1500 1612 522 2000 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P3S-96
3975 1500 1725 587 2000 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P3S-108
3975 1500 1838 652 2000 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P3S-120
5300 2000 1950 717 1875 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P4S-132
5300 2000 2064 782 1875 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P4S-144
5300 2000 2120 815 1875 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P4S-150
5300 2000 2290 913 1875 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P4S-168
6625 2500 2402 978 1750 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P5S-180
6625 2500 2515 1043 1750 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P5S-192
6625 2500 2571 1076 1750 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P5S-198
7950 3000 1838 650 1625 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P6S-120
7950 3000 2712 1163 1625 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P6S-214
7950 3000 2853 1239 1625 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P6S-228
7950 3000 2966 1304 1625 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P6S-240
7950 3000 3079 1369 1625 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P6S-252
9275 3500 2966 1304 1500 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P7S-240
9275 3500 3192 1435 1500 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P7S-264
9275 3500 3417 1565 1500 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P7S-288
10600 4000 3417 1565 1375 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P8S-288
10600 4000 3530 1630 1375 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P8S-300
10600 4000 3643 1695 1375 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P8S-312
10600 4000 3868 1826 1375 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P8S-336
11925 4500 3868 1826 1250 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P9S-336
11925 4500 4094 1956 1250 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P9S-360
13250 5000 4094 1956 1125 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P10S-360

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Series Parallel
Modular Polymeric Surge Arresters

2PH Series Parallel 3P Series Parallel

L5 L5
Line Clamp Line Clamp
to suit cables to suit cables
up to Ø35 mm up to Ø35 mm
Corona
Ring

Silicone Silicone
Rubber Rubber
Housed Housed
Arrester Arrester
Module L3 Module L3
Line Clamp Line Clamp
to suit cables to suit cables
up to Ø16 mm up to Ø16 mm

L2 L2
Aluminium Stem Aluminium Stem
Ø30 x 80mm high Ø30 x 80mm high

Silicone
Aluminium
intersection
cross-arm
Aluminium
connecting
strap

Corona
Shield

E5
Earth Clamp E5
to suit cables Earth Clamp
up to Ø35 mm to suit cables
up to Ø35 mm

E2
Earth Clamp E2
to suit cables Earth Clamp
up to Ø16 mm to suit cables
up to Ø16 mm
M4 E1 M7
Set of 2 2 x M10 x 20mm E1
3 Polyfibre Base Insulators
Polyfibre Hexagon headed 2 x M10 x 20mm
connected to galvanised steel plate
Base Insulators set screws and Hexagon headed
spring washers set screws and
spring washers

Example: 3P 8SR 336 L2 E2 M7

Parallel Paths Mounting
Series Stages Earth Terminal
Voltage Line Terminal

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Series Parallel
Modular Polymeric Surge Arresters

Installations

3P9SR360 - Statnett - 400kV 4P13S444 - Indonesia - 500kV

4P8S260 - Skelton Grange - 275kV

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Series Parallel
Modular Polymeric Surge Arresters

Protective Characteristics 3P & 4P Class 4

Max residual voltage kV crest with current wave Steep

Product Code Rating Max cont. Temporary
current
voltage operating over-voltage Switching surge Lightning current
residual
kV voltage capability 30/60 µS 8/20 µS
voltage
(COV) kV for 1 sec
500A 2000A 10kA 20kA 40kA 20kA
(TOV) kV
kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest

3P3SR96L2E2M7-4 96 76.8 115 195 208 233 253 276 271

3P3SR108L2E2M7-4 108 86.4 128 217 233 260 282 308 302
3P3SR120L2E2M7-4 120 96.0 141 240 257 287 311 340 333
3P4SR120L2E2M7-4 120 96.0 141 240 257 287 311 340 333
3P4SR132L2E2M7-4 132 106 159 270 289 323 350 382 375
3P4SR144L2E2M7-4 144 115 170 290 310 347 376 411 403
3P4SR150L2E2M7-4 150 120 176 300 321 359 389 425 417
3P4SR168L2E2M7-4 168 134 200 340 363 407 440 481 472
3P5SR180L2E2M7-4 180 144 213 362 388 433 470 513 503
3P5SR192L2E2M7-4 192 154 228 387 414 463 502 549 538
3P5SR198L2E2M7-4 198 158 235 400 428 478 518 566 555
3P5SR214L2E2M7-4 214 171 257 437 468 523 567 620 607
3P6SR120L2E2M7-4 120 96.0 141 240 257 287 311 340 333
3P6SR214L2E2M7-4 214 171 256 435 465 520 564 616 604
3P6SR228L2E2M7-4 228 182 273 465 497 556 602 658 646
3P6SR240L2E2M7-4 240 192 282 479 513 574 622 680 666
3P6SR252L2E2M7-4 252 202 300 509 545 610 661 722 708
3P7SR240L2E2M7-4 240 192 288 489 524 586 635 694 680
3P7SR264L2E2M7-4 264 211 319 542 580 649 703 768 753
3P7SR288L2E2M7-4 288 230 339 577 617 691 748 818 802
3P8SR300L2E2M7-4 300 240 353 599 641 718 777 850 833
3P8SR312L2E2M7-4 312 250 376 639 684 765 829 906 889
3P8SR336L2E2M7-4 336 269 388 659 706 789 855 935 916
3P9SR336L2E2M7-4 336 269 397 674 722 807 874 956 937
3P9SR360L2E2M7-4 360 288 423 719 770 861 933 1020 1000
3P10SR360L2E2M7-4 360 288 426 724 775 867 939 1027 1007
4P3SR120L2E2M7 120 96.0 139 238 253 284 304 330 324
4P4SR132L2E2M7 132 105 157 268 284 319 342 371 364
4P8SR260L2E2M7 260 208 302 515 548 615 658 715 702
4P8SR330L2E2M7 330 264 383 654 695 780 835 908 891
4P9SR360L2E2M7 360 288 418 714 759 851 911 990 972
4P10SR336L2E2M7 336 269 392 669 711 798 854 928 911
4P10SR360L2E2M7 360 288 421 719 764 857 917 997 979
4P10SR396L2E2M7 396 317 464 793 843 946 1012 1100 1080
4P11SR396L2E2M7 396 317 463 790 840 943 1009 1097 1076
4P11SR420L2E2M7 420 336 494 845 898 1008 1079 1172 1151
4P11SR444L2E2M7 444 355 526 900 956 1073 1148 1248 1225
4P12SR420L2E2M7 420 336 487 833 885 993 1063 1155 1134
4P12SR468L2E2M7 468 374 557 952 1012 1135 1215 1320 1296
5P11SR444L2E2M7 444 355 526 900 956 1073 1148 1248 1225
5P12SR420L2E2M7 420 336 494 833 885 993 1063 1155 1134
5P12SR468L2E2M7 468 374 557 952 1012 1135 1215 1320 1296

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Series Parallel
Modular Polymeric Surge Arresters

Mechanical and Reference Information 3P & 4P Class 4

Total Overall Recommended Recommended Maximum Drawing Data Sheet

creepage height minimum minimum Applied Reference Reference
mm mm phase distance Cantilever
(nom) (max) centres line to Earth load
mm mm N

3975 1500 1612 522 2000 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P3S-96cl.4

3975 1500 1725 587 2000 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P3S-108cl.4
3975 1500 1838 652 2000 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P3S-120cl.4
5300 2000 1838 652 1875 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P4S-120cl.4
5300 2000 1950 717 1875 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P4S-132cl.4
5300 2000 2064 782 1875 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P4S-144cl.4
5300 2000 2120 815 1875 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P4S-150cl.4
5300 2000 2290 913 1875 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P4S-168cl.4
6625 2500 2402 978 1750 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P5S-180cl.4
6625 2500 2515 1043 1750 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P5S-192cl.4
6625 2500 2571 1076 1750 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P5S-198cl.4
6625 2500 2712 1163 1750 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P5S-214cl.4
7950 3000 1838 652 1625 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P6S-120cl.4
7950 3000 2712 1163 1625 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P6S-214cl.4
7950 3000 2853 1239 1625 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P6S-228cl.4
7950 3000 2966 1304 1625 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P6S-240cl.4
7950 3000 3079 1370 1625 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P6S-252cl.4
9275 3500 2966 1304 1500 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P7S-240cl.4
9275 3500 3192 1435 1500 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P7S-264cl.4
9275 3500 3417 1565 1500 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P7S-288cl.4
10600 4000 3530 1630 1375 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P8S-300cl.4
10600 4000 3643 1695 1375 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P8S-312cl.4
10600 4000 3868 1826 1375 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P8S-336cl.4
11925 4500 3868 1826 1250 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P9S-336cl.4
11925 4500 4094 1956 1250 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P9S-360cl.4
13250 5000 4094 1956 1125 BOW-7-001 BOW-EPP-3P10S-360cl.4
3975 1838 1848 652 2875 BOW-8-001 BOW-EPP-4P3S-120
5300 1951 1925 717 2750 BOW-8-001 BOW-EPP-4P4S-132
10600 3154 3156 1413 2250 BOW-8-001 BOW-EPP-4P8S-260
10600 3812 3814 1793 2250 BOW-8-001 BOW-EPP-4P8S-330
11925 4575 4095 1956 2125 BOW-8-001 BOW-EPP-4P9S-360
13250 5075 3870 1826 2000 BOW-8-001 BOW-EPP-4P10S-336
13250 5075 4096 1956 2000 BOW-8-001 BOW-EPP-4P10S-360
13250 5075 4435 2152 2000 BOW-8-001 BOW-EPP-4P10S-396
14575 5575 4435 2152 1875 BOW-8-001 BOW-EPP-4P11S-396
14575 5575 4660 2282 1875 BOW-8-001 BOW-EPP-4P11S-420
14575 5575 4885 2413 1875 BOW-8-001 BOW-EPP-4P11S-444
15900 6075 4660 2282 1750 BOW-8-001 BOW-EPP-4P12S-420
15900 6075 5110 2543 1750 BOW-8-001 BOW-EPP-4P12S-468
14575 5575 5089 2413 2200 BOW-25-001 BOW-EPP-5P11S-444
15900 6075 4863 2283 2000 BOW-25-001 BOW-EPP-5P12S-420
15900 6075 5315 2543 2000 BOW-25-001 BOW-EPP-5P12S-468

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Series Parallel
Modular Polymeric Surge Arresters

4P Series Parallel

L5
Corona Ring Line Clamp
to suit cables
up to Ø35 mm

Silicone Rubber
Housed Arrester
Module

L3
Line Clamp
to suit cables
up to Ø16 mm

Silicone Aluminium
intersection cross-arm
L2
Aluminium Stem
Ø30 x 80mm high

Corona Shield

E5
Earth Clamp
to suit cables
up to Ø35 mm

E2
Earth Clamp
to suit cables
up to Ø16 mm

E1
M7 2 x M10 x 20mm
4 Polyfibre Base Insulators Hexagon headed
connected to galvanised steel plate set screws and
spring washers

Example: 4P 8SR 336 L2 E2 M7

Parallel Paths Mounting
Series Stages Earth Terminal
Voltage Line Terminal

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Station Class
Porcelain Surge Arresters

Porcelain surge arresters are available for applications

up to 400kV systems.
Porcelain housing designs have been used by us for
over 55 years.
From 1945 we produced porcelain surge arresters to the
gapped silicone carbide pattern and since 1980 we have
produced arresters to the gapless ZnO design.
The design consists of porcelain housing which
conforms to IEC-815 with an Aero Dynamic shed profile.
The varistors, spacers and locating rings are assembled
under compression with pressure relief diaphragms at
either end. The air void is evacuated and replaced with
dry air, then sealed.
Routine tests are carried out to show that the
manufacturing conforms to the current International
standard.

Kuwait - 300kV system - ZnO

Electrical Performance
Specification: IEC60099-4
Classification: MAA Class 2 10kA
MBA Class 2 10kA
MCA Class 3 10kA
MDA Class 4 20kA
High Current Performance:100kA
Pressure Relief: MAA 40 kA
MBA 25 kA
MCA 65 kA
MDA 65 kA
Energy Capability:according to IEC60099-4
(Clause 8.4.2 table 5 and 8.5.5)
MAA Class 2 5kJ/kV at Ur
MBA Class 2 5kJ/kV at Ur
MCA Class 3 8.75kJ/kV at Ur
MDA Class 4 10kJ/kV at Ur
Voltage Rating: UK - 132kV System - Gapped Silicon Carbide
MAA Rated Voltage from 3kV to 198kV
MBA Rated Voltage from 3kV to 156kV Aluminium End Flange
MCA Rated Voltage from 3kV to 360kV
Pressure Relief Diaphragm
MDA Rated Voltage from 3kV to 360kV
Compression Spring

Dry Air
Typical Applications
Porcelain Housing
• Substations
ZnO Varistor Block
• Power Transformers
• Cable Termination Locating Ring

Aluminium Spacer

Four Vent Ports

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Station Class
Porcelain Surge Arresters

MBA Surge Arrester Accessories MAA, MCA & MDA Surge Arrester Accessories

Corona Ring
(150kV and above

Galvanised L2
Aluminium Stem Corona Ring
Steel Top Cap (150kV and above
Ø30 x 80mm high
L2
Galvanised Aluminium Stem
Steel Top Cap Ø30 x 80mm high

L5
Line Clamp
to suit cables L5
Grading Ring up to Ø35 mm Line Clamp
(None <120kV) to suit cables
(Ø610 120-150kV) up to Ø35 mm
(Ø710 >150kV) Grading Ring
(None <120kV)
(Ø610 120-150kV)
(Ø710 151-228kV)
(Ø915 >228kV)

Glazed L3
Porcelain Line Clamp
Housing to suit cables L3
up to Ø16 mm Line Clamp
Glazed
Porcelain to suit cables
Housing up to Ø16 mm

L1
2 x M10 x 20mm
Hexagon headed L1
Die Cast set screws and Die Cast 2 x M10 x 20mm
Aluminium spring washers Aluminium Hexagon headed
End Flange End Flange set screws and
with integral with integral spring washers
vent ports vent ports

E2
Earth Clamp
to suit cables
up to Ø16 mm

E2 E1
Earth Clamp 2 x M10 x 20mm
to suit cables Hexagon headed
up to Ø16 mm set screws and
Base spring washers
E1 Diaphragm
2 x M10 x 20mm Deflector Plate
Hexagon headed
set screws and M4
Base spring washers Base Plate with
Diaphragm 4 Polyfibre Insulators
Deflector Plate

M3 Example: MCA4.2 198 L2 E1 M2

Base Plate with
4 Polyfibre Insulators
Arrester Housing Mounting
Voltage Earth Terminal
Line Terminal
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Station Class
Porcelain Surge Arresters MAA Series

Protective Characteristics

Max residual voltage kV crest with current wave Steep

Product Code Rating Max cont. Temporary
current
voltage operating over-voltage Switching surge Lightning current
residual
kV voltage capability 30/60 µS 8/20 µS
voltage
(COV) kV for 1 sec
125A 500A 5kA 10kA 20kA 10kA
(TOV) kV
kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest

MAA03L2E1M2 3.0 2.40 3.4 7.43 7.89 9.38 10.1 11.1 10.8
MAA06L2E1M2 6.0 4.80 6.9 12.3 13.0 15.4 16.7 18.5 18.1
MAA012L2E1M2 12 9.60 13.7 24.5 26.0 30.9 33.5 36.9 36.2
MAA015L2E1M2 15 12.0 17.1 29.4 31.2 37.0 40.2 44.3 43.5
MAA018L2E1M2 18 14.4 20.5 36.8 39.1 46.3 50.2 55.4 54.3
MAA021L2E1M2 21 16.8 24.0 41.7 44.3 52.5 56.9 62.8 61.6
MAA024L2E1M2 24 19.2 27.4 49.0 52.1 61.7 66.9 73.8 72.5
MAA027L2E1M2 27 21.6 30.8 53.9 57.3 67.9 73.6 81.2 79.7
MAA030L2E1M2 30 24.0 34.2 58.8 62.5 74.1 80.3 88.6 87.0
MAA124L2E1M2 24 19.2 27.4 49.0 52.1 61.7 66.9 73.8 72.5
MAA127L2E1M2 27 21.6 30.8 53.9 57.3 67.9 73.6 81.2 79.7
MAA130L2E1M2 30 24.0 34.2 58.8 62.5 74.1 80.3 88.6 87.0
MAA136L2E1M2 36 28.8 41.1 71.1 75.5 89.5 97.1 107 105
MAA139L2E1M2 39 31.2 44.5 78.5 83.3 98.7 107 118 116
MAA142L2E1M2 42 33.6 47.9 83.4 88.5 105 114 126 123
MAA230L2E1M2 30 24.0 34.2 58.8 62.5 74.1 80.3 88.6 87.0
MAA260L2E1M2 60 48.0 68.5 118 125 148 161 177 174
MAA275L2E1M2 75 60.0 85.6 147 156 185 201 222 217
MAA396L2E1M2 96 76.8 110 189 201 238 258 284 279
MAA3108L2E1M2 108 86.4 123 213 227 269 291 321 315
MAA3120L2E1M2 120 96.0 137 235 250 296 321 354 348
MAA3126L2E1M2 126 101 144 248 263 312 338 373 366
MAA3132L2E1M2 132 106 151 260 276 327 355 391 384
MAA4150L2E1M2 150 120 171 297 316 375 403 444 433
MAA31150L2E1M2 150 120 171 297 316 375 403 444 433
MAA32150L2E1M2 150 120 171 297 316 375 403 444 433
MAA33150L2E1M2 150 120 171 297 316 375 403 444 433
MAA40150L2E1M2 150 120 171 297 316 375 403 444 433
MAA41198L2E1M2 198 158 226 394 418 497 534 589 573
MAA42198L2E1M2 198 158 226 394 418 497 534 589 573
MAA43198L2E1M2 198 158 226 394 418 497 534 589 573
MAA44198L2E1M2 198 158 226 394 418 497 534 589 573

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Station Class
Porcelain Surge Arresters MAA Series

Mechanical and Reference Information

Total Overall Recommended Recommended Drawing Data Sheet

creepage height minimum minimum Reference Reference
mm mm phase distance
(nom) (max) centres line to Earth
mm mm

540 440 308 16 BOW-14-001 BOW-EPP-MAA0-3

540 440 336 33 BOW-14-001 BOW-EPP-MAA0-6
540 440 393 65 BOW-14-001 BOW-EPP-MAA0-12
540 440 421 81 BOW-14-001 BOW-EPP-MAA0-15
540 440 449 98 BOW-14-001 BOW-EPP-MAA0-18
540 440 477 114 BOW-14-001 BOW-EPP-MAA0-21
540 440 506 130 BOW-14-001 BOW-EPP-MAA0-24
540 440 534 147 BOW-14-001 BOW-EPP-MAA0-27
540 440 562 163 BOW-14-001 BOW-EPP-MAA0-30
1150 610 506 130 BOW-14-002 BOW-EPP-MAA1-24
1150 610 534 147 BOW-14-002 BOW-EPP-MAA1-27
1150 610 562 163 BOW-14-002 BOW-EPP-MAA1-30
1150 610 618 195 BOW-14-002 BOW-EPP-MAA1-36
1150 610 647 212 BOW-14-002 BOW-EPP-MAA1-39
1150 610 675 228 BOW-14-002 BOW-EPP-MAA1-42
2390 980 562 163 BOW-14-003 BOW-EPP-MAA2-30
2390 980 844 326 BOW-14-003 BOW-EPP-MAA2-60
2390 980 985 407 BOW-14-003 BOW-EPP-MAA2-75
3820 1330 1182 521 BOW-14-004 BOW-EPP-MAA3-96
3820 1330 1295 586 BOW-14-004 BOW-EPP-MAA3-108
3820 1330 1295 586 BOW-14-004 BOW-EPP-MAA3-120
3820 1330 1464 684 BOW-14-004 BOW-EPP-MAA3-126
3820 1330 1521 717 BOW-14-004 BOW-EPP-MAA3-132
5000 1680 2022 814 BOW-14-005 BOW-EPP-MAA4-150
4970 1940 2022 814 BOW-14-006 BOW-EPP-MAA3.1-150
6210 2310 2022 814 BOW-14-006 BOW-EPP-MAA3.2-150
7640 2665 2352 814 BOW-14-006 BOW-EPP-MAA3.3-150
5540 2120 2352 814 BOW-14-006 BOW-EPP-MAA4.0-150
6150 2295 2570 1075 BOW-14-006 BOW-EPP-MAA4.1-198
7390 2665 2570 1075 BOW-14-006 BOW-EPP-MAA4.2-198
8820 3015 2570 1075 BOW-14-006 BOW-EPP-MAA4.3-198
10000 3365 2570 1075 BOW-14-006 BOW-EPP-MAA4.4-198

Mechanical and Dimensional Characteristics

Housing Max Overall Total Nett Maximum

Type kV height creepage weight safe load
Rating mm mm kg cantilever
(max) (nom) N.m

MAA0 30 440 540 24 6800

MAA1 54 610 1150 39 6800
MAA2 96 980 2390 48 6800
MAA3 138 1330 3820 80 6800
MAA4 156 1680 5000 100 6800

NOTE: Add 5mm to over all height for 2 Unit Arresters

Add 10mm to over all height for 3 Unit Arresters

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Station Class
Porcelain Surge Arresters MBA Series

Protective Characteristics

Max residual voltage kV crest with current wave Steep

Product Code Rating Max cont. Temporary
current
voltage operating over-voltage Switching surge Lightning current
residual
kV voltage capability 30/60 µS 8/20 µS
voltage
(COV) kV for 1 sec
125A 500A 5kA 10kA 20kA 10kA
(TOV) kV
kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest

MBA03L2E1M1 3.0 2.40 3.42 7.43 7.89 9.38 10.1 11.1 10.8
MBA06L2E1M1 6.0 4.80 6.85 12.3 13.0 15.4 16.7 18.5 18.1
MBA012L2E1M1 12 9.60 13.7 24.5 26.0 30.9 33.5 36.9 36.2
MBA015L2E1M1 15 12.0 17.1 29.4 31.2 37.0 40.2 44.3 43.5
MBA018L2E1M1 18 14.4 20.5 36.8 39.1 46.3 50.2 55.4 54.3
MBA021L2E1M1 21 16.8 24.0 41.7 44.3 52.5 56.9 62.8 61.6
MBA024L2E1M1 24 19.2 27.4 49.0 52.1 61.7 66.9 73.8 72.5
MBA127L2E1M1 27 21.6 30.8 53.9 57.3 67.9 73.6 81.2 79.7
MBA130L2E1M1 30 24.0 34.2 58.8 62.5 74.1 80.3 88.6 87.0
MBA136L2E1M1 36 28.8 41.1 71.1 75.5 89.5 97.1 107 105
MBA139L2E1M1 39 31.2 44.5 78.5 83.3 98.7 107 118 116
MBA251L2E1M1 51 40.8 58.2 102 108 128 138 152 148
MBA260L2E1M1 60 48.0 68.5 118 125 148 161 177 174
MBA275L2E1M1 75 60.0 85.6 147 156 185 201 222 217
MBA360L2E1M1 60 48.0 68.4 118 125 148 161 177 174
MBA396L2E1M1 96 76.8 110 189 201 238 258 284 279
MBA3108L2E1M1 108 86.4 123 213 227 269 291 321 315
MBA3120L2E1M1 120 96.0 137 235 250 296 321 354 348
MBA3126L2E1M1 126 101 144 248 263 312 338 373 366
MBA3132L2E1M1 132 106 151 260 276 327 355 391 384
MBA4150L2E1M1 150 120 171 297 316 375 403 444 433
MBA31150L2E1M1 150 120 171 297 316 375 403 444 433
MBA32150L2E1M1 150 120 171 297 316 375 403 444 433
MBA33150L2E1M1 150 120 171 297 316 375 403 444 433
MBA40120L2E1M1 120 96.0 137 235 250 296 321 354 348
MBA41120L2E1M1 120 96.0 137 235 250 296 321 354 348
MBA40150L2E1M1 150 120 171 297 316 375 403 444 433

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Station Class
Porcelain Surge Arresters MBA Series

Mechanical and Reference Information

Total Overall Recommended Recommended Drawing Data Sheet

creepage height minimum minimum Reference Reference
mm mm phase distance
(nom) (max) centres line to Earth
mm mm

620 446 268 16 BOW-13-001 BOW-EPP-MBA0-3

620 446 296 33 BOW-13-001 BOW-EPP-MBA0-6
620 446 353 65 BOW-13-001 BOW-EPP-MBA0-12
620 446 381 81 BOW-13-001 BOW-EPP-MBA0-15
620 446 409 98 BOW-13-001 BOW-EPP-MBA0-18
620 446 437 114 BOW-13-001 BOW-EPP-MBA0-21
620 446 466 130 BOW-13-001 BOW-EPP-MBA0-24
960 568 494 147 BOW-13-002 BOW-EPP-MBA1-27
960 568 522 163 BOW-13-002 BOW-EPP-MBA1-30
960 568 578 195 BOW-13-002 BOW-EPP-MBA1-36
960 568 607 212 BOW-13-002 BOW-EPP-MBA1-39
2220 970 719 277 BOW-13-003 BOW-EPP-MBA2-51
2220 970 804 326 BOW-13-003 BOW-EPP-MBA2-60
2220 970 945 407 BOW-13-003 BOW-EPP-MBA2-75
3320 1330 804 326 BOW-13-004 BOW-EPP-MBA3-60
3320 1330 1142 521 BOW-13-004 BOW-EPP-MBA3-96
3320 1330 1255 586 BOW-13-004 BOW-EPP-MBA3-108
3320 1330 1368 651 BOW-13-004 BOW-EPP-MBA3-120
3320 1330 1424 684 BOW-13-004 BOW-EPP-MBA3-126
3320 1330 1481 716 BOW-13-004 BOW-EPP-MBA3-132
3915 1670 2022 814 BOW-13-005 BOW-EPP-MBA4-150
4280 1903 2022 814 BOW-13-006 BOW-EPP-MBA3.1-150
5540 2305 2022 814 BOW-13-006 BOW-EPP-MBA3.2-150
6640 2665 2022 814 BOW-13-006 BOW-EPP-MBA3.3-150
4535 2121 1738 651 BOW-13-006 BOW-EPP-MBA4.0-120
4875 2243 1738 651 BOW-13-006 BOW-EPP-MBA4.1-120
4535 2121 2022 814 BOW-13-006 BOW-EPP-MBA4.0-150

Mechanical and Dimensional Characteristics

Housing Max Overall Total Nett Maximum

Type kV height creepage weight safe load
Rating mm mm kg cantilever
(max) (nom) N.m

MBA0 39 446 620 18 3540

MBA1 54 568 960 26 3540
MBA2 96 970 2220 40 3540
MBA3 150 1330 3320 53 3540
MBA4 180 1670 3915 65 3540

NOTE: Add 5mm to over all height for 2 Unit Arresters

Add 10mm to over all height for 3 Unit Arresters

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Station Class
Porcelain Surge Arresters MCA Series

Protective Characteristics

Max residual voltage kV crest with current wave Steep

Product Code Rating Max cont. Temporary
current
voltage operating over-voltage Switching surge Lightning current
residual
kV voltage capability 30/60 µS 8/20 µS
voltage
(COV) kV for 1 sec
250A 1000A 5kA 10kA 20kA 10kA
(TOV) kV
kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest

MCA03L2E1M2 3 2.40 3.69 10.6 11.4 13.1 14.1 15.5 14.8

MCA06L2E1M2 6 4.80 7.38 21.3 22.8 26.1 28.2 31.0 29.6
MCA012L2E1M2 12 9.60 14.8 31.9 34.2 39.2 42.3 46.5 44.4
MCA015L2E1M2 15 12.0 18.5 37.0 39.7 45.8 49.5 55.0 52.8
MCA021L2E1M2 21 16.8 25.8 49.5 53.2 61.4 66.3 73.7 70.8
MCA024L2E1M2 24 19.2 29.5 53.7 57.7 66.6 72.0 80.0 76.8
MCA127L2E1M2 27 21.6 33.2 61.6 66.2 76.4 82.6 91.7 88.1
MCA130L2E1M2 30 24.0 36.9 66.6 71.4 81.7 88.2 97.1 92.7
MCA136L2E1M2 36 28.8 44.3 77.0 82.7 95.4 103 115 110
MCA139L2E1M2 39 31.2 48.0 83.1 89.3 103 111 124 119
MCA260L2E1M2 60 48.0 73.8 123 132 153 165 183 176
MCA275L2E1M2 75 60.0 92.3 151 162 187 202 223 216
MCA360L2E1M2 60 48.0 73.8 123 132 153 165 183 176
MCA396L2E1M2 96 76.8 118 192 206 238 257 286 274
MCA3108L2E1M2 108 86.4 133 216 232 267 289 321 308
MCA3120L2E1M2 120 96.0 148 236 254 293 317 352 338
MCA3126L2E1M2 126 101 155 250 268 309 334 372 357
MCA4144L2E1M2 144 115 177 282 303 350 378 420 403
MCA4150L2E1M2 150 120 185 296 318 366 396 440 422
MCA31150L2E1M2 150 120 1 85 296 318 366 396 440 422
MCA32150L2E1M2 150 120 185 296 318 366 396 440 422
MCA40150L2E1M2 150 120 185 296 318 366 396 440 422
MCA41198L2E1M2 198 158 244 387 415 477 515 573 550
MCA42198L2E1M2 198 158 244 387 415 477 515 573 550
MCA43198L2E1M2 198 158 244 387 415 477 515 573 550
MCA43240L2E1M2 240 192 295 466 500 573 619 688 661
MCA44240L2E1M2 240 192 295 466 500 573 619 688 661
MCA44288L2E1M2 288 230 354 557 598 690 746 829 796
MCA333336L2E1M2 336 269 413 649 699 804 870 967 924
MCA333360L2E1M2 360 288 443 694 744 857 928 1031 990
MCA444360L2E1M2 360 288 443 694 744 857 928 1031 990

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Station Class
Porcelain Surge Arresters MCA Series

Mechanical and Reference Information

Total Overall Recommended Recommended Drawing Data Sheet

creepage height minimum minimum Reference Reference
mm mm phase distance
(nom) (max) centres line to Earth
mm mm

540 440 308 16 BOW-14-008 BOW-EPP-MCA0-3

540 440 336 33 BOW-14-008 BOW-EPP-MCA0-6
540 440 393 65 BOW-14-008 BOW-EPP-MCA0-12
540 440 421 81 BOW-14-008 BOW-EPP-MCA0-15
540 440 477 114 BOW-14-008 BOW-EPP-MCA0-21
540 440 506 130 BOW-14-008 BOW-EPP-MCA0-24
1150 610 534 147 BOW-14-009 BOW-EPP-MCA1-27
1150 610 562 163 BOW-14-009 BOW-EPP-MCA1-30
1150 610 618 195 BOW-14-009 BOW-EPP-MCA1-36
1150 610 647 212 BOW-14-009 BOW-EPP-MCA1-39
2390 980 844 326 BOW-14-010 BOW-EPP-MCA2-60
2390 980 985 407 BOW-14-010 BOW-EPP-MCA2-75
3820 1330 844 326 BOW-14-011 BOW-EPP-MCA3-60
3820 1330 1182 521 BOW-14-011 BOW-EPP-MCA3-96
3820 1330 1295 586 BOW-14-011 BOW-EPP-MCA3-108
3820 1330 1408 651 BOW-14-011 BOW-EPP-MCA3-120
3820 1330 1464 684 BOW-14-011 BOW-EPP-MCA3-126
5000 1680 1965 783 BOW-14-012 BOW-EPP-MCA4-144
5000 1680 2022 814 BOW-14-012 BOW-EPP-MCA4-150
4970 1945 2022 814 BOW-14-013 BOW-EPP-MCA3.1-150
6210 2315 2022 814 BOW-14-013 BOW-EPP-MCA3.2-150
5540 2125 2022 814 BOW-14-013 BOW-EPP-MCA4.0-150
6150 2295 2571 1075 BOW-14-013 BOW-EPP-MCA4.1-198
7390 2665 2571 1075 BOW-14-013 BOW-EPP-MCA4.2-198
8820 3015 2571 1075 BOW-14-013 BOW-EPP-MCA4.3-198
8820 3015 3171 1303 BOW-14-013 BOW-EPP-MCA4.3-240
10000 3365 3171 1303 BOW-14-013 BOW-EPP-MCA4.4-240
10000 3365 3622 1563 BOW-14-013 BOW-EPP-MCA4.4-288
11490 3970 4074 1826 BOW-14-014 BOW-EPP-MCA3.3.3-336
11490 3970 4299 1954 BOW-14-014 BOW-EPP-MCA3.3.3-360
15000 5050 4299 1954 BOW-14-014 BOW-EPP-MCA4.4.4-360

Mechanical and Dimensional Characteristics

Housing Max Overall Total Nett Maximum

Type kV height creepage weight safe load
Rating mm mm kg cantilever
(max) (nom) N.m

MCA0 30 440 540 26 6800

MCA1 45 610 1150 42 6800
MCA2 90 980 2390 55 6800
MCA3 126 1330 3820 90 6800
MCA4 168 1680 5000 115 6800

NOTE: Add 5mm to over all height for 2 Unit Arresters

Add 10mm to over all height for 3 Unit Arresters

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Station Class
Porcelain Surge Arresters MDA Series

Protective Characteristics

Max residual voltage kV crest with current wave Steep

Product Code Rating Max cont. Temporary
current
voltage operating over-voltage Switching surge Lightning current
residual
kV voltage capability 30/60 µS 8/20 µS
voltage
(COV) kV for 1 sec
500A 2000A 10kA 20kA 40kA 20kA
(TOV) kV
kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest

MDA03L2E1M2 3 2.40 3.63 11.0 11.9 14.1 15.5 17.6 16.6

MDA06L2E1M2 6 4.80 7.26 22.0 23.7 28.2 31.0 35.1 33.1
MDA012L2E1M2 12 9.60 14.5 31.9 34.7 41.3 45.9 52.5 49.7
MDA015L2E1M2 15 12.0 18.2 37.1 40.3 48.0 53.3 61.0 57.7
MDA018L2E1M2 18 14.0 21.8 44.0 47.4 56.4 62.0 70.2 66.2
MDA021L2E1M2 21 16.8 25.4 46.4 50.4 60.0 66.7 76.2 72.2
MDA024L2E1M2 24 19.2 29.0 55.0 59.3 70.4 77.6 87.8 82.8
MDA127L2E1M2 27 21.6 32.7 60.0 65.1 77.5 86.2 98.5 93.3
MDA130L2E1M2 30 24.0 36.3 66.0 71.1 84.5 93.3 107 101
MDA136L2E1M2 36 28.8 43.6 76.9 83.0 98.6 109 123 116
MDA139L2E1M2 39 31.2 47.2 80.0 86.8 103 115 131 124
MDA142L2E1M2 42 33.6 50.8 87.9 94.8 113 124 140 132
MDA260L2E1M2 60 48.0 72.6 121 131 156 173 198 188
MDA275L2E1M2 75 60.0 90.8 150 163 194 215 246 233
MDA396L2E1M2 96 76.8 116 190 206 246 273 312 295
MDA3108L2E1M2 108 86.4 131 210 228 271 302 345 327
MDA3120L2E1M2 120 96.0 145 232 252 300 333 381 361
MDA3126L2E1M2 126 101 152 242 262 312 347 396 375
MDA3132L2E1M2 132 106 160 256 277 330 367 420 397
MDA4150L2E1M2 150 120 182 290 315 375 416 476 451
MDA31150L2E1M2 150 120 182 290 315 375 416 476 451
MDA32150L2E1M2 150 120 182 290 315 375 416 476 451
MDA33150L2E1M2 150 120 182 290 315 375 416 476 451
MDA33240L2E1M2 240 192 290 460 499 595 661 755 715
MDA40150L2E1M2 150 120 182 290 315 375 416 476 451
MDA41198L2E1M2 198 158 240 380 412 491 546 624 591
MDA42198L2E1M2 198 158 240 380 412 491 546 624 591
MDA43210L2E1M2 210 168 254 403 437 512 578 660 626
MDA44288L2E1M2 288 230 348 550 597 711 790 903 855
MDA333336L2E1M2 336 269 407 640 694 827 919 1051 995
MDA333360L2E1M2 360 288 436 680 738 879 976 1117 1057

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Station Class
Porcelain Surge Arresters MDA Series

Mechanical and Reference Information

Total Overall Recommended Recommended Drawing Data Sheet

creepage height minimum minimum Reference Reference
mm mm phase distance
(nom) (max) centres line to Earth
mm mm

540 440 308 16 BOW-14-015 BOW-EPP-MDA0-3

540 440 336 33 BOW-14-015 BOW-EPP-MDA0-6
540 440 393 65 BOW-14-015 BOW-EPP-MDA0-12
540 440 421 81 BOW-14-015 BOW-EPP-MDA0-15
540 440 449 98 BOW-14-015 BOW-EPP-MDA0-18
540 440 477 114 BOW-14-015 BOW-EPP-MDA0-21
540 440 506 130 BOW-14-015 BOW-EPP-MDA0-24
1150 610 534 147 BOW-14-016 BOW-EPP-MDA1-27
1150 610 562 163 BOW-14-016 BOW-EPP-MDA1-30
1150 610 618 195 BOW-14-016 BOW-EPP-MDA1-36
1150 610 647 212 BOW-14-016 BOW-EPP-MDA1-39
1150 610 675 228 BOW-14-016 BOW-EPP-MDA1-42
2390 980 844 326 BOW-14-017 BOW-EPP-MDA2-60
2390 980 985 407 BOW-14-017 BOW-EPP-MDA2-75
3820 1330 1182 521 BOW-14-018 BOW-EPP-MDA3-96
3820 1330 1295 586 BOW-14-018 BOW-EPP-MDA3-108
3820 1330 1408 651 BOW-14-018 BOW-EPP-MDA3-120
3820 1330 1464 684 BOW-14-018 BOW-EPP-MDA3-126
3820 1330 1521 717 BOW-14-018 BOW-EPP-MDA3-132
5000 1680 2022 814 BOW-14-019 BOW-EPP-MDA4-150
4970 1945 2022 814 BOW-14-020 BOW-EPP-MDA3.1-150
6210 2315 2022 814 BOW-14-020 BOW-EPP-MDA3.2-150
7640 2665 2022 814 BOW-14-020 BOW-EPP-MDA3.3-150
7640 2665 3171 1303 BOW-14-020 BOW-EPP-MDA3.3-240
5540 2125 2022 814 BOW-14-020 BOW-EPP-MDA4.0-150
6150 2295 2571 1075 BOW-14-020 BOW-EPP-MDA4.1-198
7390 2665 2571 1075 BOW-14-020 BOW-EPP-MDA4.2-198
8820 3015 2684 1141 BOW-14-020 BOW-EPP-MDA4.3-210
10000 3365 3622 1563 BOW-14-020 BOW-EPP-MDA4.4-288
11490 4000 4074 1826 BOW-14-021 BOW-EPP-MDA3.3.3-336
11490 4000 4299 1954 BOW-14-021 BOW-EPP-MDA3.3.3-360

Mechanical and Dimensional Characteristics

Housing Max Overall Total Nett Maximum

Type kV height creepage weight safe load
Rating mm mm kg cantilever
(max) (nom) N.m

MDA0 30 440 540 26 6800

MDA1 51 610 1150 42 6800
MDA2 96 980 2390 55 6800
MDA3 138 1330 3820 90 6800
MDA4 180 1680 5000 115 6800

NOTE: Add 5mm to over all height for 2 Unit Arresters

Add 10mm to over all height for 3 Unit Arresters

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PSRB single column

Polymeric Housed Surge Arresters

The PSRB surge arrester is available for applications up

to 220kV systems.
The design utilises a housing construction, which is a
resin and glass fibre strengthening sleeve over moulded
with Silicone Rubber outer insulating housing fitted with
aluminium flanges.
High cantilever mechanical strength is achieved on this
design with the internal assembly similar to that of the
porcelain Housed Surge Arrester.
The design has been tested to IEC and demonstrates a
63kA short circuit performance.
Routine tests are carried out to show that the
manufacturing conforms to the current international
standard.

Electrical Performance
Specification: IEC60099-4
Classification: Class 2 10kA
High Current Performance: 100kA
Pressure Relief 63 kA
Energy Capability:
5.0kJ/kV at Ur according to IEC60099-4
(Clause 8.4.2 table 5 &8.5.5)
Voltage Rating: 60kV to 228kV
PSRB3180 - Brazil - 220kV

Typical Applications
• Substations
• Power Transformers
• Cable Termination

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PSRB single column

Polymeric Housed Surge Arresters

Protective Characteristics Class 2

Max residual voltage kV crest with current wave Steep

Product Code Rating Max cont. Temporary
current
voltage operating over-voltage Switching surge Lightning current
residual
kV voltage capability 30/60 µS 8/20 µS
voltage
(COV) kV for 1 sec
250A 1000A 5kA 10kA 20kA 20kA
(TOV) kV
kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest kV crest

PSRB160L2E1M3 60 48.0 69.6 119 126 150 161 178 173

PSRB175L2E1M3 75 60.0 87.0 149 158 188 202 222 216
PSRB296L2E1M3 96 76.8 111 193 205 244 262 289 281
PSRB2108L2E1M3 108 86.0 125 218 232 275 296 326 317
PSRB2120L2E1M3 120 96.0 139 238 253 300 323 356 346
PSRB2132L2E1M3 132 106 153 263 279 332 356 393 383
PSRB2138L2E1M3 138 110 160 275 292 347 373 411 400
PSRB2150L2E1M3 150 120 174 297 316 375 403 445 433
PSRB2168L2E1M3 168 134 195 335 355 422 454 500 487
PSRB3198L2E1M3 198 158 230 397 421 500 538 593 577
PSRB3228L2E1M3 228 182 265 454 482 572 615 678 660

Mechanical and Reference Information Class 2

Total Overall Recommended Recommended Drawing Data Sheet

creepage height minimum minimum Reference Reference
mm mm phase distance
(nom) (max) centres line to Earth
mm mm

2378 1000 764 326 BOW-18-004 BOW-EPP-PRSB1-60

2378 1000 905 407 BOW-18-004 BOW-EPP-PRSB1-75
4756 2025 1103 522 BOW-18-005 BOW-EPP-PRSB2-96
4756 2025 1216 587 BOW-18-005 BOW-EPP-PRSB2-108
4756 2025 1738 652 BOW-18-005 BOW-EPP-PRSB2-120
4756 2025 1851 717 BOW-18-005 BOW-EPP-PRSB2-132
4756 2025 1908 750 BOW-18-005 BOW-EPP-PRSB2-138
4756 2025 2020 815 BOW-18-005 BOW-EPP-PRSB2-150
4756 2025 2290 913 BOW-18-005 BOW-EPP-PRSB2-168
7134 3025 2572 1076 BOW-18-006 BOW-EPP-PRSB3-198
7134 3025 2854 1239 BOW-18-006 BOW-EPP-PRSB3-228

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PSRB single column

Polymeric Housed Surge Arresters

Corona Ring
(150kV and above)

L5
Line Clamp
to suit cables
up to Ø35 mm

Grading Ring
(None <120kV) L3
(Ø610 120-150kV) Line Clamp
(Ø710 151-228kV) to suit cables
up to Ø16 mm

Silicone Rubber
Housed Arrester
Unit

L2
Aluminium Stem
Ø30 x 80mm high

L1 (as E1)
2 x M10 x 20mm
Hexagon headed
set screws and
spring washers

Die Cast
Aluminium
End Flange

E2
Earth Clamp
to suit cables
up to Ø16 mm

M3 E1
Diaphram Deflector Plate with 2 x M10 x 20mm
3 M16 Polyfibre Base Insulators Hexagon headed
equally spaced on 178 PCD set screws and
spring washers
Example: PSRB2 138 L2 E1 M3
Arrester Housing Mounting
Voltage Earth Terminal
Line Terminal

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Surge Counters

Meter – 6 digit cyclometer at least

5 counts/second
Minimum count current – 200 amps 8/20 microsecond
wave
Maximum High Current – 100kA 4/10 microsecond
Withstand wave
Nominal Residual – 5kV peak
Voltage at 100kA with
4/10 Microsecond Wave
Meter scale – 0 - 30mA (bilinear scale)
Ref SC13
SC13 leakage – 0 - 50mA (bilinear scale)
Ref SC13L Surge Counters SC12, SC13 designed to be used
with Surge Arresters
Both SC12/SC13 counters can be supplied with an
auxiliary contact rated 0.5 amps 250V for connection to
remote signalling equipment. If required put suffix AC
e.g. SC12/AC

Transmission Line Arrester “TLA”

Transmission Line surge arresters for systems up to 230 kV.

Specification: IEC60099-4
Classification: 10kA
Voltage Rating: 15kV to 192 kV
High Current Performance: 100kA
Line Discharge Class: 2
Energy Capability:
4.5kJ/kV at Ur according to IEC60099-4
(Clause 8.4.2 table 5 and 8.5.5)
TLA1 15 - 45 kV
TLA2 48 - 96 kV
TLA3 108 - 144kV
TLA4 150 - 192 kV
Insulation Material: Silicone Rubber

Vibration tested at National Engineering Laboratory - UK

TLA Applications
TLA4 -150
• Towers that have high footing resistance to impedance earth can cause
back flashover on to the line.

• Transmission lines with or without shielding wire which have abnormal

lightning activity

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Additional Ranges

Other products in our range

DC traction surge arresters DC Traction surge arresters for system voltages

0.7 – 4kV (HE60MC)to EN50123-5.
AC surge arresters for system voltages 15-25kV single
phase (HSR) to IEC 60099-4 &EN50123-5.

Contact us at: hvsurgearresters@tycoelectronics.com

CSPA surge arresters Cable sheath surge arresters for available for
protection of underground cables. Surge arrester
modules used for direct burried or installed in a link
box. (CSPA/CPA) to IEC60099-4.

Contact us at: hvsurgearresters@tycoelectronics.com

Airfield lighting box Airfield lighting control circuits are vulnerable to

lightning surges as they have an attractive low
impedance path. Protection of 4kV DC lighting
circuits. (2DCAFL4) to IEC60099-4.

Contact us at: hvsurgearresters@tycoelectronics.com

Spark gap Replaceable spark gap device with sparkover voltage

450 – 900V. Mainly used on railway networks to
protect earthing in conjunction with signalling (SPG).

Contact us at: hvsurgearresters@tycoelectronics.com

Portable earth kits Portable earthing kit designed to ESI standards used
to protect utility engineers working on distribution or
transmission lines from accidental line switching.

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Cable spiker kit Hydraulic Cable Spiker used to prove that a

disconnected underground cable is not live before site
work commences. 25 year product reliability (CSTE).

Contact us at: hvsurgearresters@tycoelectronics.com

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Energy Division is a worldwide leader with innovative solutions

from the power plant to the end user.

Other products and brochures available from Energy Division

Asset protection Insulation enhancement systems for substations and

overhead. Designed to prevent unplanned outages
due to accidential bridging.

Contact us at: assetprotection@tycoelectronics.com

Low-voltage surge arresters LV arresters are used to provide protection for LV

overhead lines, consumer in-house supplies,
distribution tranformers and other applicances.

Contact us at: surgearresters@tycoelectronics.com

Medium-voltage surge arresters Metal oxide varister, distribution arresters for indoor
and outdoor applications for protection of overhead
lines, DC locomotives and switchgear applications.

Contact us at: surgearresters@tycoelectronics.com

High-voltage surge arresters Porcelain and polymeric series parallel and single
column contructed arresters for protection of
transmission systems up to 550 kV.

Contact us at: hvsurgearresters@tycoelectronics.com

Polymeric insulators Insulators and insulating components/housings

providing reliable solutions for power utilities and
railway customers with installations in high pollution
environments and applications up to 400 kV.

Contact us at: insulators@tycoelectronics.com

Porcelain insulators Insulators for applications up to system voltages of

132 kV. This range of insulators offers a cost-effective
solution for low and medium polluted environments.

Contact us at: insulators@tycoelectronics.com

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Transmission Line Arrester “TLA” Polymeric DC Traction Spark Gap Type SPG1
Surge Arrester

The SPG1 Spark Gap is designed for use with traction

circuits to provide virtually instantaneous protection of
both equipment and personnel from power system
faults. The unit also provides protection against
lightning generated voltages which would otherwise
cause damage to signalling and cable circuits.

The SPG1 is constructed in stainless steel of rugged

design allowing the SPG to be installed in harsh
environments such as track side locations without
additional weather protection.

Suitable for use on circuits where standing/induced

voltages do not exceed 110v RMS.

Fast operation – Typical 5 microseconds with 11kA fault

current.

Internal spark gap module unit easily replaced after

fault current operation.

Fail safe feature ensures safety to personnel and

equipment.

Service proven performance.

High internal impedance with low capacitance – does

not interfere with track signalling circuits.

Transmission Line Arrester Polymeric DC Traction Spark Gap Type SPG1

‘TLA’ Surge Arresters • Protection between overhead
• Switching over voltages are • Rolling Stock catenary structure earth and
absorbed over the length of • Track Side system earth
the line reducing the severity • Protection of single bonded
of surge at the substation. power cable circuits
• Transmission systems can be • Protection of low voltage DC
operated even where sub-soil power supplies
gives poor tower footing • Protection of cathodic protection
resistance. power supplies.

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Safety, Connectors and Earthing Equipment Airfield Lighting Box Type 2DCAFL4 Surge Counters
Type SC12 & SC13

There are few places more exposed to direct lightning The Bowthorpe EMP range of Surge
strikes than an airfield. In such situations lightning Arrester monitoring instruments are
strikes within the vicinity of the airfield can result in fully tested for use with any
permanent damage to electrical equipment. manufacturers surge arrester. The
Airfield lighting circuits are particularly vulnerable as SC12 is a Surge Counter only, whilst
the associated cable networks present an attractive low the SC13 provides the additional
impedance path for lightning surge currents to earth. measurement of total leakage
The result of a nearby lightning strike can be current. The analogue instrument
permanent damage to the control circuits unless a provides a means of monitoring the
suitable lightning arrester is fitted to the lighting current through the arrester and the
control equipment. leakage current over the surface of
The Lightning Arrester Type 2DCAFL4 is designed to the arrester housing. Significant
protect airfield lighting control equipment from the changes after installation may
effects of direct or indirect lightning strikes. indicate a deterioration in the
arrester or a build up of surface
The arrester is provided with two metal oxide active
contamination.
elements which are connected in parallel with the
These instruments, which require no
supply cables. Installation requires only the cutting of
auxiliary supply, are designed for
the supply cables at a convenient place close to the
control equipment and connection of the arrester to a installation in the earth connections
good electrical earth. of a single surge arrester or
alternatively the SC12 may be used
Arrester 2DCAFL4 can be fitted to new equipment but with the common earth of a three
is primarily designed to be quickly installed on existing
phase set. Fully weatherproofed and
circuits.
sealed for life they are housed in a
one piece gravity die cast aluminium
case coated to enhance its already rear of the case providing a single
high degree of resistance to surface clearance hole for the galvanised
corrosion. The glass viewing window steel M12 bolt supplied.
is sealed in place, using a silicon
rubber adhesive, and a desiccator is The SC12 and SC13 are service
enclosed to ensure any residual proven and require no special
moisture trapped during sealing is maintenance or servicing apart from
absorbed for the service life of the general cleaning of the glass
counter. Mounting is effected by viewing window and the moulded
means of an integrally cast lug at the epoxy resin line terminal bushing.

Safety, Connectors and Airfield Lighting Box Surge Counters

Earthing Equipment. Type 2DCAFL4 Type SC12 &Sc13
• Portable Earth Kits • Protection of airfield lighting • Used in series with HV
• InsulatedPoles control equipment. Surge Arrester
• Pole Heads • SC12 Surge Counter
• Earthing Clamps • SC13 Combined Surge Counter
• Line Taps and Shrouds with Leakage Current Meter.
• Cable Spiker

For further information contact hvsurgearresters@tycoelectronics.com

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connectors & fittings, electrical equipment, instruments, lighting controls,
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