Why Choose the Mersen 83230132 Surge Protection Device?
The Mersen 83230132 is a high performance Type 2+3 Surge Protection Device (SPD) designed to protect low voltage electrical installations against transient overvoltages. Part of the Mersen Surge-Trap® Pluggable STPT23 Series, this device provides dependable surge protection for three-phase plus neutral electrical systems in commercial, industrial and automation environments.
Engineered for DIN rail installation, this pluggable SPD helps protect sensitive electrical equipment from voltage spikes caused by lightning activity, switching operations and network disturbances. Its compact modular format allows quick replacement, making it suitable for distribution boards, switchboards and industrial control panels.
With a maximum discharge current of 20 kA (8/20 μs), a 320 V AC continuous operating voltage (Uc) and a 4+0 TNS configuration, the Mersen 83230132 is ideal for protecting PLCs, drives, instrumentation, machinery controls and electrical infrastructure operating on 230/400 V AC or 277/480 V AC systems.
Key Advantages
- High performance Type 2+3 surge protection device.
- 20 kA maximum discharge current for reliable transient overvoltage protection.
- 320 V AC continuous operating voltage for higher voltage low voltage systems.
- 4+0 TNS four-pole configuration for three-phase plus neutral installations.
- Pluggable modular design for fast maintenance and cartridge replacement.
- Helps protect sensitive automation, control and electrical distribution equipment.
Key Features
- Mersen Surge-Trap® Pluggable STPT23 Series.
- Model: STPT23-20K320V-4P.
- Type 2+3 / Class II+III surge protection device.
- 20 kA Imax (8/20 μs).
- 10 kA nominal discharge current (In).
- 320 V AC continuous operating voltage (Uc).
- Four-pole, 4+0 TNS configuration.
- Pluggable four-module DIN rail format.
Reliable Protection Against Electrical Surges
Surge protection devices safely divert transient overvoltages away from connected electrical equipment before they can cause insulation failure, electronic damage or costly downtime. Installing an SPD helps improve system reliability while extending the operational life of sensitive industrial electronics.
The Mersen Surge-Trap® STPT23 Series is designed as a compact final stage of surge protection within low voltage installations, making it suitable for use close to protected equipment in switchboards, distribution boards, control panels and machinery systems.
Typical Applications
- Industrial control panels.
- Electrical distribution boards.
- Motor control centres.
- Automation and machinery systems.
- PLC, drive and instrumentation protection.
- Three-phase plus neutral TNS electrical installations.