GE Industrial Solutions GE TR5000 Series - Manual (Page 5)

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 M AXIMUM C ONTINUOUS O PERATING V OLTAGE (MCOV)
This value defines the maximum line-to-line or line-to-neutral continuous AC voltage that can be
safely applied to the protector. MCOV levels for GE TR5000 Series SPDs are set at 115% of nominal
system voltage. For 120-volt AC systems, the MCOV is 125%. If there is a risk that the electrical
system voltage could exceed MCOV, or if any unusually high power frequencies, Temporary Over
Voltages (TOV), or phase swells are anticipated, contact your GE Sales Engineer for further
assistance.
 E LECTRICAL S YSTEM C ONFIGURATION
Protectors are available for single (split) phase with neutral and ground, three-phase grounded WYE,
three-phase ungrounded WYE, three-phase high-leg delta, and for three-phase ungrounded delta
systems. (See page 7 for power source configurations)
 P EAK I MPULSE R ATING
Peak surge current capability is an important characteristic for a SPD. The rating per mode should
equal or exceed the maximum surge expected in service. GE TR5000 LE and ME wall mount SPDs
are available in maximum surge ratings of 25kA, 50kA, 65kA, 80kA, 100kA,
 UL 1449 N OMINAL D ISCHARGE CURRENT (In)
The UL Nominal Discharge Current (In) rating should be considered when an SPD is selected for use
within a UL96A Lightning Protection System. UL96A requires a Nominal Discharge Current (In)
rating of 20kA for Type 1 or Type 2 SPDs.
 S HORT C IRCUIT C URRENT R ATING
GE TR5000 Wall Mounted SPD units are UL certified for use on electrical systems with rated
ampacities up to 65,000 symmetrical amperes when installed behind a circuit breaker rated 60A.
 E NVIRONMENTAL R ATINGS
NEMA Ratings of 1, 4, 4x, and 12 are available. Please refer to the model number suffix to verify the
correct enclosure for the application. The SPD is designed to operate within an ambient
temperature range of –40 o C to 65 o C (-40 o F to 149 o F) with a relative humidity level between 0-95%
non-condensing.
 A direct lightning strike, that occurs within close proximity of an installed SPD, can result in
surge currents that exceed the SPD’s energy handling capability. This can result in reduced
life expectancy or pre-mature failure of the SPD. Electrical power system supply voltages in
excess of the SPD MCOV rating, can also cause SPD failure.
 Should a condition occur that results in premature failure of the SPD, the suppression
circuitry will short, allowing the integral fusing to interrupt current flow through the SPD
without disrupting power to the protected equipment. In the event of limited available fault
currents, the 30A breaker will operate to remove the SPD. Fault currents of less than 30A will
be interrupted by the integral thermal fusing. In each case the SPD will be removed from the
power system and the load equipment will remain unprotected from subsequent surge
activity until the SPD is replaced.
 Increased rate of rise or higher surge current magnitudes can result in increased surge let-
thru levels due to the non-linear clamping characteristics of SPDs. Conditions can occur
where the surge withstand capability of the protected equipment is exceeded even though
the SPD is functioning properly. In such cases, additional SPDs may be required, located
closer to the sensitive load(s). (For additional information, refer to Standard IEEE 1100-2005,
Section 3.4.3)
 GE TR5000 Series WYE-connected units have both normal mode (L-N, L-L) and common
mode (L-G, N-G) protection. Protection between neutral and ground is provided on units
designed for WYE-connected applications.