Why Choose the Mersen K1-1P320 Type 1+2 Surge Protection Device?
The Mersen K1-1P320, product code 44120106, is a high-performance Type 1+2 Surge Protection Device (SPD) designed to protect low-voltage electrical installations against lightning-induced surges and transient overvoltages. Part of the Mersen Surge-Trap® K1 Series, it combines Type 1 and Type 2 surge protection in a compact, pluggable module suitable for installation at the main distribution board.
Designed for single-phase AC systems, the K1-1P320 features a 1+0 protection configuration, a maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc) of 320 V AC, and a replaceable cartridge that simplifies maintenance while reducing downtime. The robust design and international certifications make it suitable for industrial, commercial and residential electrical installations.
With a 12.5 kA lightning impulse current (Iimp), 50 kA maximum discharge current (Imax), 20 kA nominal discharge current (In), and a voltage protection level (Up) of ≤1.5 kV, the K1-1P320 delivers dependable protection for sensitive electrical equipment against lightning and switching transients.
Key Advantages
- Combined Type 1 + Type 2 surge protection.
- Designed for 320 V AC single-phase systems.
- Pluggable cartridge enables fast maintenance.
- 12.5 kA lightning impulse current (Iimp).
- 50 kA maximum discharge current (Imax).
- Compact DIN rail mounting for modern distribution boards.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Mersen
- Series: Surge-Trap® K1
- Model: K1-1P320
- Product code: 44120106
- SPD Type: IEC Class I + II (Type 1+2)
- Configuration: 1+0 (L-N)
- Pluggable module design.
- Visual operating status indicator.
Reliable Protection Against Transient Overvoltages
Type 1+2 surge protection devices divert damaging transient overvoltages safely to earth before they reach connected electrical equipment. They are specifically designed to provide protection against both direct lightning currents and switching-induced surges, making them ideal for installation at the origin of an electrical installation.
The Mersen Surge-Trap® K1 Series is trusted in industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects for dependable surge protection, compact installation and simplified maintenance thanks to its pluggable construction.
Typical Applications
- Main electrical distribution boards.
- Commercial buildings.
- Industrial facilities.
- Outdoor LED lighting installations.
- Solar photovoltaic systems.
- Battery energy storage systems.
- EV charging infrastructure.
- Telecommunications equipment.
- Water treatment plants.