Why Choose the Mersen 44120213 K1-2P320-M Surge Protection Device?
The Mersen 44120213 K1-2P320-M is a high-performance Type 1+2 Surge Protection Device (SPD) developed to protect low-voltage electrical installations against lightning strikes and transient overvoltages. Part of the reliable Mersen Surge-Trap® K - K1 Series, this pluggable SPD offers outstanding surge protection while incorporating remote signalling for continuous monitoring of device status.
Designed for installation at the main distribution board, the K1-2P320-M combines excellent surge current capability with a compact DIN rail mounted design. Its replaceable pluggable module reduces maintenance time, while the integrated microswitch allows remote monitoring, making it ideal for critical industrial and commercial installations.
With a 320 V AC maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc), 2+0 protection configuration, 12.5 kA lightning impulse current (Iimp) and an integrated remote indication contact, the K1-2P320-M provides dependable first-stage surge protection for TNS 277 V AC electrical systems.
Key Advantages
- Reliable Type 1+2 surge protection for low-voltage power systems.
- Integrated remote signalling microswitch for continuous status monitoring.
- 320 V AC operating voltage designed for 277 V AC installations.
- Compact pluggable DIN rail design simplifies maintenance.
- Suitable for TNS electrical network configurations.
- Protects valuable electrical equipment from lightning and switching surges.
Key Features
- Mersen Surge-Trap® K - K1 Series.
- IEC Class I+II / Type 1+2 surge protection device.
- 320 V AC maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc).
- 12.5 kA lightning impulse current (Iimp).
- 20 kA nominal discharge current (In).
- 50 kA maximum discharge current (Imax).
- 2-pole, 2+0 protection configuration.
- Integrated remote signalling microswitch.
- Green (OK) / Not Green (Replace) status indication.
- Compact pluggable DIN rail mounted housing.
Reliable Protection Against Electrical Surges
The Mersen K1-2P320-M safely diverts high-energy surge currents away from connected equipment before they can damage sensitive electrical components. This helps minimise costly downtime, extend equipment life and improve the reliability of industrial and commercial electrical installations.
Its combination of high surge capacity, compact pluggable construction and integrated remote monitoring makes it an excellent solution for switchboards, control panels and critical electrical infrastructure requiring dependable surge protection.
Typical Applications
- Main electrical distribution boards.
- Industrial automation systems.
- Commercial buildings.
- Manufacturing facilities.
- Electrical switchboards.
- Critical infrastructure.
- Building services installations.
- 277 V AC power distribution systems.
