Why Choose the Mersen 83120100 Surge Protection Device?
The Mersen 83120100 is a compact Type 1+2 surge protection device (SPD) designed to protect low-voltage electrical installations against transient overvoltages caused by lightning strikes and switching events. As part of the Mersen Surge-Trap® Pluggable STPT12 Series, it combines lightning current discharge capability with surge protection in a single pluggable module, making it ideal for industrial and commercial electrical systems.
Featuring a compact DIN rail mounted pluggable design, the 83120100 allows rapid replacement of the protection module without disturbing wiring. Its L-N single-phase configuration makes it suitable for protecting incoming power supplies and sensitive electrical equipment from high-energy surge events.
With a 12.5 kA lightning impulse current rating, a 120 V nominal operating voltage and a 150 V maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc), the Mersen 83120100 provides dependable surge protection for installations requiring coordinated Type 1+2 protection.
Key Advantages
- Combined Type 1+2 / Class I+II surge protection device.
- 12.5 kA Iimp lightning impulse discharge capacity.
- 120 V nominal operating voltage.
- 150 V maximum continuous operating voltage.
- Single-pole L-N configuration.
- Pluggable DIN rail design for fast maintenance and replacement.
Key Features
- Mersen Surge-Trap® Pluggable STPT12 Series.
- Type 1+2 / Class I+II SPD.
- 12.5 kA Iimp (10/350 μs).
- 20 kA nominal discharge current (In).
- 120 V AC nominal voltage.
- 150 V AC maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc).
- Pluggable protection module.
- Compact 1-module DIN rail mounted construction.
Reliable Combined Lightning and Surge Protection
The Mersen 83120100 combines lightning current discharge and surge suppression in a single device, helping to protect electrical installations and connected equipment against damaging transient overvoltages. Its pluggable construction simplifies servicing while maintaining reliable protection throughout the life of the installation.
The device is particularly suitable for incoming power supplies in industrial control panels, commercial buildings and facilities requiring coordinated Type 1+2 surge protection in accordance with EN IEC 61643-11.
Typical Applications
- Main incoming distribution boards.
- Industrial control panels.
- Commercial electrical installations.
- Building services equipment.
- Automation systems.
- Protection of sensitive electrical and electronic equipment.
