10 Best Surge Protective Devices for Your Safety

Ultimate Guide to 10 BEST Surge Protection Device

Created by: Glen Zhu | Updated Date: Nov 24, 2022

10 best surge protection device SPD manufacturer

Surge Protective Devices are designed to protect against transient surge conditions. Large single surge events, such as lightning, can reach hundreds of thousands of volts and can cause immediate or intermittent equipment failure.

However, lightning and utility power anomalies only account for 20% of transient surges. The remaining 80% of surge activity is produced internally.

Although these surges may be smaller in magnitude, they occur more frequently and with continuous exposure can degrade sensitive electronic equipment within the facility.

Power surges can occur for many reasons, including lightning strikes, power outages, and faulty wiring. Surge protectors work by absorbing the excess energy from a power surge and redirecting it away from the electronics.

Surge protectors are a vital tool for every person with loads of electronic items. They can help to protect devices from damage and keep them working befittingly.

While purchasing a surge protector, be sure to choose one that has a high rating for the amount of power that the devices will be using.

Here’s a list of the best surge protective devices (SPD) in 2022 for safety. 

1. LSP - SLP40-275/3S+1, part no.: 4027534, Type 2 Surge Protector Device

DIN-rail AC SPD for TN-S and TT power supply systems
Surge Protective Device SPD Type 2 SLP40-275 3+1

Technical data:

SPD according to IEC 61643-11 / EN 61643-11

Class II / Type 2

Nominal AC Voltage (50/60Hz) Uo / Un

230 V

Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (AC) Uc

275 V

Nominal Discharge Current (8/20 μs) In

20 kA

Maximum Discharge Current (8/20 μs) Imax

40 kA

Voltage Protection Level Up

1,5 kV

Approvals

TUV, UKCA

DIN-rail AC SPD for three phase – SLP40-275/3S+1

Type 2 surge protection device SPD SLP40-275/3S+1 is characterized by an 8/20 µs lightning current waveform.

This Type 2 surge protection device SPD SLP40-275/3S+1 series is designed to be installed at the service entrance of low voltage systems or close to sensitive equipment to protect against transient overvoltages.

The most recent line of modular DC surge safety devices from Arrester Electric is compliant with IEC/EN 616143-11 and has a maximum continuous working voltage range of 75V to 1000V. This line has high-pressure sensitive resistors that respond at nanosecond speeds to control the impacts of lightning on the AC system, thanks to advanced design capabilities.

With more than 10 years of experience, you can rely on this manufacturer to provide your business with creative and affordable DC surge protector solutions. In order to protect your brand over the long term, our AC surge protection devices are additionally backed by a 5-year guarantee period that includes assistance and no-cost replacements.

2. DHEN - Part No. 952310 DG M TT 275, Type 2 surge protection device

DEHN Surge Arrester - DG M TT 275 FM
  • Prewired complete unit consisting of a base part and plug-in protection modules
  • High discharge capacity due to heavy-duty zinc oxide varistors / spark gaps
  • High reliability due to “Thermo Dynamic Control” SPD monitoring device
  • Vibration and shock-tested according to EN 60068-2

Technical data:

SPD according to EN 61643-11 / IEC 61643-11

type 2 / class II

Max. continuous operating voltage (a.c.) [L-N] (UC)

275 V (50 / 60 Hz)

Nominal discharge current (8/20 µs) (In)

20 kA

Max. discharge current (8/20 µs) (Imax)

40 kA

Voltage protection level [L-N]/[N-PE] (UP)

≤ 1.5 / ≤ 1.5 kV

3. Phoenix Contact - Type 2 surge arrester - VAL-MS 230/3+1 FM

Phoenix Contact - Type 2 surge arrester - VAL-MS 230 3+1 FM

Surge voltage arrester consisting of base element with remote indicator contact and ground connectors, for mounting on NS 35/7.5, nominal voltage: 230 V AC, 3 + 1 circuit

  • Quality proven millions of times over in the widest range of applications
  • Rapid installation with bridges, thanks to industry-standard overall width of 1 HP
  • Easy testing and insulation measurement, thanks to pluggable protection modules
  • Wide range of applications due to various nominal voltages
  • High degree of modularity provides individual solutions for every application
  • With floating remote indication contact
  • Optical, mechanical status indication for the individual arresters

Technical data:

Maximum continuous operating voltage UC (L-N)(L-PE)

275 V AC

Maximum continuous operating voltage UC (N-PE)

260 V AC

Nominal discharge current In (8/20) µs

20 kA

Max. discharge current Imax (8/20) µs

40 kA

Voltage protection level Up (L-N)

≤ 1.35 kV

Voltage protection level Up (L-PE)

≤ 1.6 kV

Voltage protection level Up (N-PE)

≤ 1.5 kV

4. OBO - Surge arrester V20, 3-pole + NPE and remote signalling, 280 V

Item no. 5095333 | EAN 4012196163427
OBO-Surge arrester V20, 3-pole + NPE and remote signalling, 280 V, 5095333
  • For surge voltage protection equipotential bonding to VDE 0100-443 (IEC 60364-4-44)
  • Discharge capacity to 40 kA (8/20) per pole through high-performance varistors
  • Modular connectable arrester with cut-off unit and visual status display
  • Locking mechanism with vibration protection and voltage keying
  • Plastic to UL 94 V-0
  • The remote signalling variants (FS) have a potential-free changeovercontact for remote signalling

Technical data:

SPD to EN 61643-11 / IEC 61643-11

Type 2 / Class II

Nominal voltage AC (50/60 Hz)

230,00 V

Maximum continuous voltage AC (L-N)

280,00 V

Maximum continuous voltage (N-PE)

255,00 V

Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) [L-N]

20,00 kA

Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) [N-PE]

40,00 kA

Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) [L-N]

40,00 kA

Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) [N-PE]

60,00 kA

Protection level [L-N]

1,30 kV

Protection level [N-PE]

1,30 kV

5. Raycap AC overvoltage protection top-hat rail type II TN-S / TT

Type designation: Protec T2-300-3+1-R, Manufacturer art. no: 59.0122
Raycap Surge Protector T2-300-3+1-R

ProTec T2 offers basic protection as a Type 2 surge protective device (SPD) that comes with an extended maximum continuous operationg voltages (Uc) range that spans 75 V up to 750 V. With the Type 2 classification, ProTec T2 can be installed between boundaries Ob – 1 and higher. The varistor-based protection modules feature outstanding short-circuit currents up to 50 kARMS without using a back-up to a main fuse nominal current of 315 A. All modules are equipped with a state-of-the-art thermal disconnector and life-status greenred monitoring indicators. A unique vibration-proof locking mechanism enables secure use in and high vibration environments. Besides the visual mechanical indicator, optional remote contacts (RC) feature a three-pole remote signaling terminal, which enables remote monitoring of the operating state of the device.

Technical data:

Nominal AC Voltage (50/60Hz) Uo / Un

240 V

Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (AC) (L – N) Uc

300 V

Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (AC) (N – PE) Uc

305 V

Nominal Discharge Current (8/20 μs) (L – N) In

20 kA

Nominal Discharge Current (8/20 μs) (N – PE) In

40 kA

Maximum Discharge Current (8/20 μs) [L-N] Imax

50 kA

Maximum Discharge Current (8/20 μs) [N-PE] Imax

65 kA

Voltage Protection Level [L-N] Up

1500 V

Voltage Protection Level [N-PE] Up

1500 V

6. CITEL - TYPE 2 AC SURGE PROTECTOR - 3-PHASE+N

DAC50S-31-275, Part Number: 821110244
CITEL Surge Protector DAC50S-31-275

The pluggable surge protectors Type 2 DAC50, are designed to protect AC powerline at the main switchboard of the installation. These SPDs are based on high energy varistor equipped with thermal disconnector and failure indicator, to comply with standards and to provide a maximum protection efficiency, an high impulse current capability and a improved reliability. The surge protectors DAC50 are available in multipolar version and in several voltages to protect single or 3-phase networks.

Technical data:

SPD type

2

Network

230/400 V 3-phase+N

Max. AC operating voltage Uc

275 Vac

Nominal discharge current In

20 kA

Max. discharge current Imax

50 kA

Total Maximum discharge current Imax Total

50 kA

Protection level Up L/N

1.25 kV

Protection level Up N/PE

1.5 kV

7. SALTEK - SLP-275 V/3S+1, Order number: A02002

Saltek Surge Protector SLP-275 V 3S+1

pluggable module, visual fault signalling, module locking, remote fault signalling

  • combination of varistor surge arrester and encapsulated spark gap, connected in the 3+1 mode
  • installation to LV installations, especially to sub-distribution boards in TT and also TN-S systems
  • for protection of the installations and equipments against impact of induced overvoltages during a lightning strike or switching overvoltages

Technical data:

Type of SPD

T2

Nominal voltage Un

230 V AC

Maximum operating voltage L-N Uc

275.00 V AC

Maximum operating voltage N-PE Uc

255.00 V AC

Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) L-N In

20.00 kA

Nominal discharge current (8/20 μs) N-PE In

20.00 kA

Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) L-N Imax

40 kA

Maximum discharge current (8/20 μs) N-PE Imax

40 kA

Voltage protection level mode L-N Up

1.35 kV

Voltage protection level mode L-PE Up

1.50 kV

Voltage protection level mode N-PE Up

1.50 kV

8. Hakel - AC Surge Protection Devices T2+T3 - HSA-275/3+1 M S

Article number: 27 094
Hakel Surge Protector - HSA-275-3+1 M S
  • Surge arresters type T2+T3 ensure the equipotential bonding and reduce switching, induced and residual overvoltage in LV power supply systems.
  • The products consist of varistors with big discharge ability.
  • Configurations 1+1 and 3+1 are additionally combined with a gas discharge tube which ensures zero leakage current through the PE conductor.
  • Installed at the boundaries of LPZ 1 – LPZ 3 into subsidiary switchboards and control panels.
  • If the product contains two PE (or PEN) terminals, it must not be used as a PE (PEN) bridge.
  • M indication specifies a type of construction with removable module.
  • S indication specifies a version with remote monitoring.

Technical data:

Test class according to EN 61643-11:2012 (IEC 61643-11:2011)

T2, T3

Rated operating AC voltage Un

230 V

Maximum continuous operating voltage AC Uc

275 V

Maximum discharge current (8/20) Imax

50 kA

Nominal discharge current for class II test (8/20) In

20 kA

Open circuit voltage of the combination wave generator Uoc

6 kV

Voltage protection level at In (L/N) Up

< 1.25 kV

Voltage protection level at In (L/PE) Up

< 1.5 kV

Voltage protection level at In (N/PE) Up

< 1.4 kV

Voltage protection level at Uoc (L/N) Up

< 0.85 kV

9. ABB - OVR T2 3N 40-275 P TS QS

Product ID: 2CTB803973R0500
ABB Surge Arreser OVR T2 3N 40-275

Surge protective devices SPD type 2 protect low-voltage consumer systems against surge voltages as they are tested as SPD type 2 according to IEC 61643-11. The devices are compatible with the System pro M compact series. The SPD with “TS” are optionally equipped with a auxiliary contact.

Technical data:

Nominal AC Voltage of the System (Uo)

230 / 400 V

Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (Uc) (L-PE)

275 V

Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (Uc) (L-L)

440 V

Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (Uc) (L-N)

275 V

Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (Uc) (N-PE)

275 V

Discharge Current: Nominal (8/20 µs)

20 kA

Discharge Current: Maximum (8/20 µs)

40 kA

Voltage Protection Level Up

1.5 kV

Voltage Protection Level Up (L-N)

1.25 kV

Voltage Protection Level Up (N-PE)

1.4 kV

10. Schneide - iPRD40r modular surge arrester - 3P + N - 350V

- with remote transfert A9L40601
Schneide - iPRD40r modular surge arrester - 3P + N - 350V - with remote transfert

This Acti9 iPRD40r surge arrester protects 3P+N installations. It allows quick replacement of damaged cartridges. This Type 2 device is recommended for high risk level in incoming panel board. It offers remote reporting of the “cartridge must be changed” message. It can be turned over to allow the phase/neutral/earth cables to enter through either the top or the bottom. The associated circuit breaker Isc breaking capacity can go up to 50kA. It is compatible with TT and TN-S earthing system.

Technical data:

Surge arrester class type

Type 2

[Ue] rated operational voltage

230/400 V AC (+/- 10 %) at 50/60 Hz

[In] nominal discharge current

Common mode: 15 kA (L/PE)

[In] nominal discharge current

Common mode: 15 kA (N/PE)

[In] nominal discharge current

Differential mode: 15 kA (L/N)

[Imax] maximum discharge current

Common mode: 40 kA L/PE

[Imax] maximum discharge current

Common mode: 40 kA N/PE

[Imax] maximum discharge current

Differential mode: 40 kA L/N

[Uc] maximum continuous operating voltage

Common mode: 260 V N/PE

[Uc] maximum continuous operating voltage

Common mode: 350 V L/PE

[Uc] maximum continuous operating voltage

Differential mode: 350 V L/N

Maximum [Up] voltage protection level

Common mode <1.4 kV type 2 N/PE

Maximum [Up] voltage protection level

Differential mode <1.4 kV type 2 L/N

Conclusion

We’ve summed up 10 surge protectors that are on the market. They are all equipped with various features, some of which are quite similar, and some are not. Hopefully this list we published can help you find the best surge protector that can best satisfy your needs. For more information, feel free to contact us anytime. It is our pleasure to provide solutions for those who are looking for a reliable and affordable way to protect their electronics.

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