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The SPD chiefly consists of (see {{FigRef|J48}}): | The SPD chiefly consists of (see {{FigRef|J48}}): | ||
'''1)''' one or more nonlinear components: the live part (varistor, gas discharge tube, etc.); | |||
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== Technology of the live part | '''2)''' a thermal protective device (internal disconnector) which protects it from thermal runaway at end of life (SPD with varistor); | ||
'''3)''' an indicator which indicates end of life of the SPD; | |||
: Some SPDs allow remote reporting of this indication; | |||
'''4)''' an external SCPD which provides protection against short circuits (this device can be integrated into the SPD). | |||
{{FigImage|DB422510|svg|J48|Diagram of a SPD}} | |||
== Technology of the live part == | |||
Several technologies are available to implement the live part. They each have advantages and disadvantages: | Several technologies are available to implement the live part. They each have advantages and disadvantages: | ||
*Zener diodes; | *Zener diodes; | ||
*The gas discharge tube (controlled or not controlled); | *The gas discharge tube (controlled or not controlled); | ||
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The table below shows the characteristics and the arrangements of 3 commonly used technologies. | The table below shows the characteristics and the arrangements of 3 commonly used technologies. | ||
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! Component | ! Component | ||
! Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) | ! Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) | ||
! Encapsulated spark gap | ! Encapsulated spark gap | ||
! Zinc oxide varistor | ! Zinc oxide varistor | ||
! GDT and varistor in series | ! GDT and varistor in series | ||
! Encapsulated spark gap and varistor in parallel | ! Encapsulated spark gap and varistor in parallel | ||
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| {{Table_HC2}} | '''Operating mode''' | | {{Table_HC2}} | '''Operating mode''' | ||
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| {{Table_HC2}} | '''Operating curves''' | | {{Table_HC2}} | '''Operating curves''' | ||
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| Type 1+ Type 2 | | Type 1+ Type 2 | ||
| Type 1+ Type 2 | | Type 1+ Type 2 | ||
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{{TableEnd|Tab1302|J49|Summary performance table}} | |||
'''Note:''' Two technologies can be installed in the same SPD (see {{FigRef|J50}}) | '''Note:''' Two technologies can be installed in the same SPD (see {{FigRef|J50}}) | ||
{{Gallery|J50|The Schneider Electric brand iPRD SPD incorporates a gas discharge tube between neutral and earth and varistors between phase and neutral| | {{Gallery|J50|The Schneider Electric brand iPRD SPD incorporates a gas discharge tube between neutral and earth and varistors between phase and neutral|215px| | ||
|PB116777.jpg|| | |PB116777.jpg|| | ||
|DB422518.svg|| | |DB422518.svg||}} | ||
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[[zh:浪涌保护器的部件]] | [[zh:浪涌保护器的部件]] | ||
Revision as of 00:42, 5 December 2016
The SPD chiefly consists of (see Fig. J48):
1) one or more nonlinear components: the live part (varistor, gas discharge tube, etc.);
2) a thermal protective device (internal disconnector) which protects it from thermal runaway at end of life (SPD with varistor);
3) an indicator which indicates end of life of the SPD;
- Some SPDs allow remote reporting of this indication;
4) an external SCPD which provides protection against short circuits (this device can be integrated into the SPD).
Fig. J48 – Diagram of a SPD
Technology of the live part
Several technologies are available to implement the live part. They each have advantages and disadvantages:
- Zener diodes;
- The gas discharge tube (controlled or not controlled);
- The varistor (zinc oxide varistor).
The table below shows the characteristics and the arrangements of 3 commonly used technologies.
| Component | Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) | Encapsulated spark gap | Zinc oxide varistor | GDT and varistor in series | Encapsulated spark gap and varistor in parallel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristics | |||||
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| Operating mode | Voltage switching | Voltage switching | Voltage limiting | Voltage-switching and -limiting in series | Voltage-switching and -limiting in parallel |
| Operating curves | 
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| Application |
(associated with varistor) |
LV network | LV network | LV network | LV network |
| SPD Type | Type 2 | Type 1 | Type 1 or Type 2 | Type 1+ Type 2 | Type 1+ Type 2 |
Fig. J49 – Summary performance table
Note: Two technologies can be installed in the same SPD (see Fig. J50)
Fig. J50 – The Schneider Electric brand iPRD SPD incorporates a gas discharge tube between neutral and earth and varistors between phase and neutral
