Why Choose the Mersen 83230120 Surge Protection Device?
The Mersen 83230120 is a high-performance Type 2+3 surge protection device (SPD) designed to protect low-voltage electrical installations from transient overvoltages caused by lightning activity and electrical switching events. Part of the Mersen Surge-Trap® Pluggable STPT23 LF Series, it provides dependable protection for industrial, commercial and OEM electrical systems.
This 3-pole pluggable SPD is designed for 400 V AC three-phase TNC systems using a 3+0 configuration. It features leakage current free (LF) technology, making it suitable for installations where compatibility with Power Line Communication systems is important.
With a 20 kA maximum discharge current (Imax), 10 kA nominal discharge current (In) and a 275 V AC maximum continuous operating voltage (Uc), the Mersen 83230120 is ideal for protecting PLCs, variable speed drives, power supplies, control panels, instrumentation and sensitive automation equipment.
Key Advantages
- High-performance Type 2+3 surge protection device for three-phase systems.
- Leakage current free (LF) design suitable for PLC communication networks.
- 20 kA maximum discharge current for dependable transient overvoltage protection.
- 3-pole 3+0 TNC configuration for 400 V AC installations.
- 275 V AC maximum continuous operating voltage.
- Pluggable 3-module construction supports fast servicing and replacement.
Key Features
- Mersen Surge-Trap® Pluggable STPT23 LF Series.
- Type 2+3 / Class II + III surge protection device.
- 20 kA maximum discharge current (Imax).
- 10 kA nominal discharge current (In).
- 275 V AC maximum continuous operating voltage.
- 400 V AC nominal operating voltage.
- Leakage current free technology.
- DIN rail mounted pluggable construction.
Surge protection devices help prevent damaging transient overvoltages from reaching sensitive electrical equipment by safely diverting surge energy away from connected loads. This helps reduce equipment failure, nuisance faults, data loss and unplanned downtime.
The Mersen 83230120 is designed for three-phase panel-mounted surge protection where dependable performance and Power Line Communication compatibility are required. Its pluggable LF construction supports efficient maintenance and long-term reliability in demanding electrical installations.
Typical Applications
- Industrial control panels.
- Commercial electrical distribution boards.
- 400 V AC three-phase TNC systems.
- PLC and automation equipment.
- Variable speed drives and motor control centres.
- Power Line Communication installations.