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Technical Data 10209

Effective December 2015

BSPD SPDs for overvoltage protection on

switchgear and power distribution panels

Introduction

The BSPD surge protective devices are tested by Underwriters

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 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

to 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 withsurge counter

configurations UL Listed, 1449 3rd Edition, File E316410,

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Standard and standard with surge counter configurations are

also UL Recognized, 1283 5th Edition, File E316410, Guide

VZCA2, CSA component acceptance, Std. C22.2, No. 8-M1986,

File 243397

BSPD unit mounted externally to a Bussmann series

Quik-Spec™ Coordination Panelboard

Eaton.com/bussmannseries

Factory sealed to improve electrical safety

All BSPD 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 series SurgePOD technology eliminates the need

for additional fusing

BSPD uses Bussmann series 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

surge current capacity (I

NEMA 1 BSPD 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 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.