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Surge Protection Made Simple™ for IEC Applications

IEC Class I Combined Lightning, Current and Surge Arresters for
230 Volt, 2-Pole TN & TT Systems

Description
The Cooper Bussmann® IEC Class I 230 Volt, two-pole, modular combined
lightning, current and surge arresters feature local, easy ID™ visual indication BSPS2255TN(R)
and optional remote contact signaling. The unique module locking system BSPS2255TT(R)
fixes the protection module to the base part. Modules can be easily replaced
without tools by simply depressing the release buttons. Integrated mechanical
coding between the base and protection module ensures against installing an
incorrect replacement module.
230 Volt models are offered with MCOV rating of 255 volts.
TN System Arresters
The features of these two-pole devices are for use as a modular combined
lightning and current arrester and surge arrester for use in single TN- systems
(“2-0” circuit).
TT System Arrester
Provides a current arresting means for use in single TT- systems Remote Signal
(“1-1” circuit). Visual Status Indication Contact Available
Remote Signaling Contact
The three-pole terminal remote signaling contact versions have a floating
changeover contact for use as a break or make contact, according to circuit
concept.

Creepage Discharge Spark Gap

Dimensions - mm Circuit Diagrams Spark Gap Trigger

Shown with optional BSPS2255TNR BSPS2255TTR

remote contact signaling
Shown with optional Shown with optional
remote contact signaling remote contact signaling

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Ordering Information
System Voltage/Poles 230V/2 230V/2
Max. Continuous operating AC voltage (MCOV) [UC] 255V 255V
Catalog Numbers: Without Remote Signaling BSPS2255TN BSPS2255TT
With Remote Signaling BSPS2255TNR BSPS2255TTR
(2X) BPS255IEC (1X) BPS255IEC
Replacement Modules (Spark Gap technology):
-- (1X) BPS50NPEIEC*
Specifications
Specific energy [L+N-PE] [W/R] 625.00 kJ/ohms --
Lightning impulse current (10/350 µs) [L, N-PE] [Iimp] 25kA 25/50kA Is [L-N]/[N-PE]
156.25kJ/ohms/
Specific energy [L,N-PE] [W/R] 156.25 kJ/ohms
625.00 kJ/ohms
Voltage protection level [L-PE]/[N-PE] [UP] <
_ 1.5 kV/<
_ 1.5 kV --
Voltage protection level [L-N]/[N-PE] [UP] -- <
_ 1.5kV/<_ 1.5kV
Follow current extinguishing capability AC [Ifi] 50kA rms --
Follow current extinguishing capability [L-N]/[N-PE] [Ifi] -- 50kA rms/100A rms
Temporary overvoltage (TOV) [N-PE] [UT] -- 1200V/200 ms
SPD according to EN 61643-11/... IEC 61643-1 Type 1/Class I
Energy-coordinated protection effect with regard to the terminal equipment Type 1 + Type 2
Energy-coordinated protection effect with regard to the terminal equipment (<
_ 5m) Type 1 + Type 2 + Type 3
Nominal AC voltage [UN] 230V
Lightning impulse current (10/350 µs) [L+N-PE] [Itotal] 50kA
Nominal discharge current (8/20 µs) [In] 25/50kA
Follow current limitation/Selectivity no tripping of a 20A gL/gG fuse up to 50kA rms (prosp.)
Response time [tA] <
_ 100 ns
Max. Backup fuse (L) up to IK < _ 50kA rms 315A gL/gG
Max. Backup fuse (L) for IK > 50kA rms 200A gL/gG
Max. Backup fuse (L-L´) 125A gL/gG
Temporary overvoltage (TOV) [L-N] [UT] 440V/5 sec.
TOV characteristics withstand
Operating temperature range (parallel connection) [TUP] -40°C to +80°C
Operating temperature range (series connection) [TUS] -40°C to +60°C
Operating temperature range [parallel]/[continuity] [TU] -40°C to +80°C/-40°C to +60°C
Operating state/fault indication green (good)/red (replace)
Number of ports 1
Cross-sectional area (L, L´, N, N´, PE, ) [min.] 10mm2 solid/flexible
Cross-sectional area (L, N, PE) [max.] 50mm /1AWG stranded-35mm2/2AWG flexible
2

Cross-sectional area (L´, N´, ) [max.] 35mm2/2AWG stranded-25mm2/4AWG flexible

For mounting on 35mm DIN Rail per EN 60715
Enclosure material Thermoplastic, UL 94V0
Location category Indoor
Degree of protection IP20
Capacity 4 mods., DIN 43880
Standards Information KEMA
Product Warranty Five Years**
Remote Contact Signaling
Remote Contact Signaling Type Changeover Contact
AC Switching Capacity (Volts/Amps) 250V/0.1A
DC Switching Capacity (Volts/Amps) 250V/0.1A; 125V/0.2A; 75V/0.5A
Conductor Ratings and Cross-Sectional Area for Remote Contact Signal Terminals 60/75°C Max. 1.5mm2/14AWG Solid/Flexible
Ordering Information Order from Catalog Numbers Above
* N-PE Surge arrester for location between neutral conductor and protective conductor
Recommended Cooper Bussmann NH DIN Size Back Up Fuses in TT systems.
Size NH Fuse Part Number Size NH Fuse Part Number ** See Cooper Bussmann SPD Limited Warranty Statement (3A1502) for details at
00 125NHG00B (max L-L) 02 125NHG02B (max L-L) www.cooperbussmann.com/surge.
0 125NHG0B (max L-L) 02 200NHG02B (max L Ik >50kA)
01 125NHG01B (max L-L) 2 315NHG2B (max L <_50kA)
1 200NHG1B (max L Ik >50kA) 03 315NHG03B (max L <_50kA)
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