The surge protection device connector (SPD IPC) is designed to protect low voltage overhead lines and electric equipment against over-voltages. It enables the current from the lightning to be led to the ground.
The surge protection device connector includes the following elements:
- An insulation piercing connector,
- A terminal outlet inserted in the end cap of the connector,
- A surge protection device (metal oxide overmoulded with silicone) screwed into the terminal outlet,
- An earth system tail welded to the surge protection device.
The surge protection device reacts:
- After a certain number of overvoltages, when the current passing through the surge protection device increases by more than 1mA,
- In the case of atmospheric discharge (lightning strike), the current exceeding 65mA.
After the surge protection device has performed, the earth system tail physically separates from the connector. The surge protection device then should be replaced with an available spare part (comprising the surge protection device and the earth system tail).
The "C" shape connectors and jumper clamps are designed to connect two conductors. The mechanical and electrical connection is ensured thanks to crimping (U009) or thanks to a mechanical tightening wich can be removed (U020). The copper connector is designed to fix up an installation in case the conductor has been severed. The stainless steel fastening allows the product to be buried. The connector L260 is equipped with a shear head. The stainless steel kit comprises two tubular lugs (U030) as well as a nut and a bolt. It is designed to disconnect the earth system in order to perform earth resistance measurements. The cutting blade is designed to open the earth system during earth resistance measurements. It is rather used inside for a residential installation. The copper round terminal lug is used to connect bare copper conductors to copper terminals.
The surge protection device connector (SPD IPC) is designed to protect low voltage overhead lines and electric equipment against over-voltages. It enables the current from the lightning to be led to the ground. The surge protection device connector includes the following elements: - An insulation piercing connector, - A terminal outlet inserted in the end cap of the connector, - A surge protection device (metal oxide overmoulded with silicone) screwed into the terminal outlet, - An earth system tail welded to the surge protection device. The surge protection device reacts: - After a certain number of overvoltages, when the current passing through the surge protection device increases by more than 1mA, - In the case of atmospheric discharge (lightning strike), the current exceeding 65mA. After the surge protection device has performed, the earth system tail physically separates from the connector. The surge protection device then should be replaced with an available spare part (comprising the surge protection device and the earth system tail).