Class II surge arrester MLPVM2-230L-5A

for LED lightingsingle-phasethermoplastic

Description
The MLPVM is designed to protect single-phase Class II equipment. It provides transient surge protection and protection against temporary and permanent overvoltages on the supply network. The MLPVM is compliant with IEC 61643-11. The device features a compact format and a discharge capability of 10 kA. Installation is via spring terminals.

Key points

• For Class II LED lighting
• 230 V single-phase network / 5 A
• Transient surge protection function
• Protection against lightning and switching surges
• Protection against permanent or temporary overvoltages
• Disconnection for AC voltage > 270 Vac

Electrical properties
Insulation class: II
Network: 230 Vac single-phase
Neutral system: TT-TN
Maximum operating AC voltage (Uc): 255 Vac
Max. line current @25°C (IL): 5 A
Residual current (Ipe - earth leakage): None
Nominal discharge current (In) - 15 impulses 8/20 µs: 5 kA
Maximum discharge current (Imax) - max. withstand per pole 8/20 µs: 10 kA
Combined wave capability (IEC 61643-11) Uoc (1.2/50µs - 8/20µs): 10 kV
Surge withstand test IEEE C62.41.1: 10 kV / 10 kA
Protection mode(s): L/N
Protection level L/N @ In (8/20µs) (Up L/N): 1.5 kV
Permissible short-circuit current (Isccr): 10 000 A

Mechanical properties
Connection to network: In series using 1.5 mm² conductors
Mounting: On plate
Enclosure material: Thermoplastic UL94 V-0
Operating temperature: -40 / +85 °C
Protection rating: IP20
Insulation class: Class 2
Failure mode: Disconnection and AC line cut-off
End-of-life indicator: Green LED OFF and line disconnection
Operation indicator: Green LED ON
Dimensions: See drawing
Weight: 0.040 kg

Standards
Compliance: EN 61643-11 / IEC 61643-11

Schematics
Schematics and technical images available in the product drawings tab.

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Product reference (model): MLPVM2-230L-5A
• Part number: 832278
• Brand: CITEL
• Network: 230 Vac single-phase
• Max. line current: 5 A (@25°C)
• Nominal discharge current (In): 5 kA (15 impulses 8/20 µs)
• Maximum discharge current (Imax): 10 kA
• Combined wave capability (Uoc): 10 kV
• Protection level Up (L/N) @ In (8/20µs): 1.5 kV
• Permissible short-circuit current (Isccr): 10 000 A
• Protection mode(s): L/N
• Connection: In series using 1.5 mm² conductors
• Mounting: On plate
• Enclosure: Thermoplastic UL94 V-0
• Operating temperature: -40/+85 °C
• Protection rating: IP20
• Failure mode: Disconnection and AC line cut-off
• Indicators: Green LED ON (operation) / Green LED OFF (disconnection)
• Weight: 0.040 kg
• Standards: EN 61643-11 / IEC 61643-11