Why Choose the Mersen STPT2-40K60V-2PM Surge Protection Device?
The Mersen STPT2-40K60V-2PM (Part Number 83020129) is a high-performance Type 2 surge protection device (SPD) engineered to safeguard low-voltage electrical installations against transient overvoltages caused by lightning activity and electrical switching events. As part of the trusted Mersen Surge-Trap® Pluggable STPT2 Series, it delivers dependable protection for industrial, commercial and infrastructure applications.
Featuring a 40 kA maximum discharge current (Imax), pluggable modular construction and an integrated remote indication contact, this SPD allows rapid maintenance while enabling remote monitoring of device status via building management systems, PLCs or alarm circuits.
Designed for 48 V AC systems with a 2+0 TNS (1Ph+N) configuration, the STPT2-40K60V-2PM is ideal for protecting automation equipment, telecommunications systems, control panels, signalling circuits and critical low-voltage electrical installations.
Key Advantages
- Reliable Type 2 surge protection for low-voltage electrical systems.
- 40 kA maximum discharge current provides effective transient protection.
- Integrated remote indication contact for external monitoring.
- Pluggable cartridge design enables rapid maintenance.
- Compact DIN rail mounting for electrical distribution panels.
- Suitable for industrial, commercial and infrastructure applications.
Key Features
- Mersen Surge-Trap® Pluggable STPT2 Series.
- Type 2 / Class II surge protection device.
- 40 kA Imax maximum discharge current.
- 20 kA nominal discharge current (In).
- 48 V AC nominal operating voltage.
- 60 V AC maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc).
- 1Ph+N, 2+0 TNS configuration.
- 2-pole, 2-module pluggable construction.
- Remote indication microswitch.
- Visual end-of-life indication.
- DIN rail mounting.
Reliable Protection Against Electrical Surges
Type 2 surge protection devices reduce the risk of damage caused by transient overvoltages generated by lightning strikes and switching operations. Installing an SPD helps improve system reliability, minimise equipment downtime and extend the service life of valuable electrical assets.
The Mersen Surge-Trap® STPT2 Series combines high surge capacity with replaceable pluggable cartridges, visual status indication and remote monitoring, making it an excellent solution for installations requiring efficient preventative maintenance.
Typical Applications
- Industrial automation systems.
- Control panels and switchboards.
- Telecommunications equipment.
- Building management systems.
- Instrumentation and signalling circuits.
- Data centres.
- Water treatment facilities.
- Low-voltage electrical distribution systems.