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Technical Data 10209

Effective April 2017

BSPD SPDs for overvoltage protection on

switchgear and power distribution panels

Eaton.com/bussmannseries

Introduction

The BSPD Series of surge protective devices are tested by

Underwriters Laboratory and Listed to UL 1449, 4th Edition to help

ensure equipment is protected with highly reliable surge protection

technology. Delta and Wye system units are available in three

configurations to increase application flexibility. The BSPD Series

is for installation external to an electrical enclosure or panelboard.

Application of BSPD Series units throughout a facility will help

ensure that equipment is protected.

Applications

BSPD Series units are available for common Delta and Wye system

voltages in a variety of surge current capacity ratings from 120kA

to 400kA. Available in three configurations, the BSPD Series’

features and options make it easy to specify units for many electrical

applications including service entrances, distribution switchboards,

panelboards and point-of-use. All possible combinations of product

attributes are available for ordering in the catalog number system

(see page 7).

Features

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BSPD uses Bussmann series SurgePOD™ thermally protected

Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV) technology to safely shunt

overvoltages to ground while its thermal disconnect capability

eliminates the need for additional fusing

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Models available to meet the overvoltage protection needs of

Wye and Delta electrical systems from 208 to 600 volts, 3-phase

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BSPD has the highest nominal discharge current (I

handle a number of large-magnitude surges over a short period of

time and remain operational.

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120kA to 400kA surge current capacity (I

the needs of larger switchgear and power distribution panel

applications

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Optional Form C contact relay, EMI/RFI filtering and surge counter

available to meet additional system requirements.

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200kA Short-Circuit Current Rating (SCCR)

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NEMA 1 or NEMA 4X enclosures

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RoHS compliant

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10 year warranty

Agency information

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Basic, Standard and Standard with Surge Counter configurations

Certified, Notice 516, File 243397

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Standard and Standard with Surge Counter configurations are also

Component Acceptance, Std. C22.2, No. 8-M1986, File 243397

BSPD Series unit mounted externally to a Bussmann Quik-Spec™

Coordination Panelboard

Factory sealed to improve electrical safety

All BSPD Series units are factory-sealed to eliminate arc flash

and shock hazards, as the user/installer has no chance of coming

into contact with energized parts. The units also contain no user-

serviceable parts or wire lugs that require periodic retightening to

eliminate the need for periodic maintenance.

Bussmann SurgePOD technology eliminates the need for

additional fusing

BSPD uses Bussmann SurgePOD modules that each contain

an internal element that safely disconnects upon reaching an

overvoltage breakdown condition.

Prewired

All BSPD units are factory wired for ease of installation. Simply

install any necessary conduit runs, mount the unit and make all

wire connections. No need for internal wiring or access to the unit’s

inside.

Compact size takes less space

Available in enclosures that are up to 50% smaller than other

products with comparable ratings the BSPD Series come in NEMA 1

and 4X enclosures that differ in size according to their surge current

capacity (I

NEMA 1 BSPD Series units.

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The 120-200kA surge current capacity units are housed in a 74

square-inch enclosure that is only 3-1/2 inches deep.

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The 300-400kA surge current capacity units are housed in a 74

square-inch enclosure that is only 6 inches deep.

NEMA 4X BSPD Series units.

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The 120-200kA surge current capacity units are housed in a 108

square-inch enclosure that is only 5-3/8 inches deep.

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The 300-400kA surge current capacity units are housed in a 108

square-inch enclosure that is only 7-11/16 inches deep.