Why Choose the Mersen 44020413 K2-4P320-M Surge Protection Device?
The Mersen 44020413, also known as the K2-4P320-M, is a premium Type 2 surge protection device (SPD) engineered to protect low-voltage electrical installations from transient overvoltages caused by indirect lightning strikes and electrical switching events. As part of the Mersen Surge-Trap® K2 Series, this pluggable four-pole SPD is specifically designed for 277/480 V AC TNS electrical systems and incorporates an integrated remote indication microswitch for continuous status monitoring.
Featuring a 4+0 protection configuration, the K2-4P320-M provides dedicated protection for each live conductor, making it ideal for industrial switchboards, motor control centres, automation systems and commercial electrical installations. With a 20 kA nominal discharge current and a 50 kA maximum discharge current, it delivers dependable protection for sensitive electrical and electronic equipment.
Its reinforced pluggable construction allows rapid replacement of protection cartridges while leaving the DIN rail base in place. The integrated remote microswitch enables connection to PLCs, SCADA systems, alarms or building management systems, allowing maintenance teams to monitor the operational condition of the SPD without opening the electrical panel.
Key Advantages
- Reliable Type 2 surge protection for industrial and commercial installations.
- 50 kA maximum discharge current for effective transient suppression.
- 20 kA nominal discharge current for dependable long-term protection.
- 4+0 protection configuration designed for TNS electrical systems.
- Integrated remote indication microswitch for external monitoring.
- Pluggable cartridges simplify maintenance and replacement.
- Visual green operational status indicator.
- Compact DIN rail mounting for straightforward installation.
Key Features
- Mersen Surge-Trap® K2 Series.
- Type 2 / IEC Class II surge protection device.
- UL Type 1 Component Assembly.
- Four-pole 4+0 configuration.
- 277/480 V AC nominal operating voltage.
- 320 V AC maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc).
- 20 kA nominal discharge current (In).
- 50 kA maximum discharge current (Imax).
- Integrated remote alarm microswitch.
- Visual status indication.
- Dynamic thermal disconnection with open-circuit failure mode.
- DIN rail pluggable construction.
Advanced Surge Protection with Remote Monitoring
Transient overvoltages generated by lightning activity, switching operations and power network disturbances can damage automation systems, PLCs, variable speed drives and other sensitive equipment. The Mersen K2-4P320-M safely diverts surge energy away from connected equipment, helping minimise downtime and extending equipment life.
The integrated remote indication microswitch enables maintenance teams to monitor the condition of the surge protection device through building management systems, PLCs or SCADA platforms. This supports preventative maintenance while reducing the need for manual inspections of electrical distribution boards.
Typical Applications
- Industrial electrical distribution boards.
- Commercial switchboards.
- Motor control centres.
- Automation and PLC control panels.
- Manufacturing facilities.
- Building management systems.
- Critical infrastructure installations.
- 277/480 V AC TNS electrical networks.