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Immunity against all sorts of TOVs

High Immunity against frequently repetitive switching
overvoltages
An ideal solution for unstable and poorly regulated networks
No leakage current

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The SAFETEC series is a reliable solution for all overvoltages, surges and
transients. The all in one technology is suitable for all DC and AC applications. This
new device features the industry's widest range and an unprecedented level of
integration, enabling power systems to improve surge protection, while
simplifying their designs and lowering overall system cost.
The worldwide patented TCG technology with thermal control functions,
without leakage current, prolongs the lifespan of SPDs, enables even higher TOV
immunity and improves the protection level while, at the same time retaining the
same dimensions as other conventional protective devices.
The main SPD components within TCG technology are a high performance MOV
with internal disconnection in series with GDT and TCG circuit.

Two possible types of overvoltages may appear in the power supply network:
Transient overvoltages (switching operations, direct and indirect atmospheric
discharges etc.)
Temporary overvotlages (TOVs). TOV can lasts between 5 seconds and up to few
weeks. Voltage amplitude can reach 173% UREF.
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TOV
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TCG
Thermal control function without
leakage current
GDT
Gas discharge tube
MOV
Metal-oxide varistor
Thermal disconnector

Key new features we have introduced

Galvanic separation of the MOV from the power supply network
Leakage current causes accelerated ageing and degradation of the basic MOV
characteristics. Our invention is using TCG technology (no leakage current) for
MOV protection and prolonged SPD utilization.

Limitation of the current through the MOV

TCG technology serves as a current limiter (in the case of unexpected faults in
power supply networks, such as TOVs), it ensures that the maximum current
through the MOV in the initial state of conductivity is around a few Amps. The
current balance is quickly established at the level of about 10mA. The
abovementioned current does not exceed the MOV's energy handling capability
and prevents unwanted SPD disconnection from the power supply.

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20ms

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1. In the event of a network failure the current starts flowing and reaches the peak value (2).
2. The current is limited with SAFETEC technology.
3. The ohmic value of the current limiter escalates, the current value decreases.
4. The current value is decreasing until the current value stabilizes to a few mA (5).

SPD COMPARISON
TOV IMMUNITY
DISCONNECTION
ARC
LEAKAGE CURRENT
BACK-UP FUSE
OVERLOAD FUNCTION (Imax)
THERMAL RUNAWAY
PROTECTION AGAINST AGEING

Unlimited time for up to 173% UREF

132% UREF for up to 5 seconds

Controlled disconnection with physical barrier

Unreliable

Limiting and extinguishing ARC current

Unreliable

NONE

Partial solution

Not needed

Partial solution

Safe disconnection

NONE

No possibility

High risk

No leakage current, high immunity level

No leakage current

Driven by the need for higher reliability and system cost reductions, protective
devices have to find new ways to address market needs. The existing design
approaches have to be questioned in order to achieve significant performance
improvements.

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SAFETEC B(R) TCG + SAFEBLOC B(R) TCG

Complies with:
Category IEC / EN / VDE:
Surge discharge ratings:
Maximum continuous operating
voltage (AC):
Safety:
Protection modes:
Network systems:
Housing:
TCG technology:

IEC/EN 61643-11, UL 1449 3rd Ed.

Class I, II / Type 1, 2 / B+C
Iimp up to 50kA (10/350)
Imax up to 100kA (8/20)
Uc up to 440V
TOV immunity
L/N-PE, L-PEN, L-N, N-PE
TN-S, TN-C, TT, IT
Compact design
No leakage current,
Thermal control function

SAFETEC C(R)

Complies with:
Category IEC / EN / VDE:
Surge discharge ratings:
Maximum continuous operating
voltage (AC):
Safety:
Protection modes:
Network systems:
Housing:
TC technology:

IEC/EN 61643-11
Class II / Type 2 / C
Imax up to 40kA (8/20)
Uc up to 880V
TOV immunity
L/N-PE, L-PEN, L-N, N-PE
TN-S, TN-C, TT, IT
Modular design
Thermal control function

SAFETEC C(R) UL

Complies with:
UL file number:
Classification UL 1449 3rd. Ed.:
Surge discharge ratings:
Maximum continuous operating
voltage (AC):
Safety:
Protection modes:
Housing:
TC technology:

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UL 1449 3rd Ed.

E 335214
Type 1, 2
Imax up to 50kA (8/20)
MCOV up to 880V
No back-up fuse needed
L-G (PE), L-N, N-G (PE) or L-L
Modular design
Thermal control function

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SAFETEC B(R) WT TCG

Complies with:
Category IEC / EN / VDE:
Surge discharge ratings:
Maximum continuous operating
voltage (AC):
Safety:
Protection modes:
Network system:
Housing:
TCG technology:

IEC/EN 61643-11, UL 1449 3rd Ed.

Class I, II / Type 1, 2 / B+C
Iimp up to 25kA (10/350)
Imax up to 80kA (8/20)
Uc up to 750V
TOV immunity
L/N-PE, L-PEN
TN-S, TN-C, IT, TT (only L-N)
Compact design
No leakage current,
Thermal control function

SAFETEC C(R) WT

Complies with:
Category IEC / EN / VDE:
Surge discharge ratings:
Maximum continuous operating
voltage (AC):
Safety:
Protection modes:
Network system:
Housing:
TC technology:

IEC/EN 61643-11
Class II / Type 2 / C
Imax up to 40kA (8/20)
Uc up to 880V
TOV immunity
L-PEN
TN-C
Modular design
Thermal control function

SAFETEC C(R) WT UL

Complies with:
UL file number:
Classification UL 1449 3rd. Ed.:
Surge discharge ratings:
Maximum continuous operating
voltage (AC):
Safety:
Protection modes:
Housing:
TC technology:

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UL 1449 3rd Ed.

E 335214
Type 1, 2
Imax up to 50kA (8/20)
MCOV up to 880V
No back-up fuse needed
L-G (PE)
Modular design
Thermal control function

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SAFETEC B(R) PV TCG

Complies with:
Category IEC / EN / VDE:
Surge discharge ratings:

EN 50539-11, UL 1449 3rd Ed.

Class I, II / Type 1, 2 / B+C
Iimp = 12.5kA (10/350)
Imax = 40kA (8/20)

Maximum continuous operating

voltage (DC):
Short circuit withstnad:
Safety:

UCPV up to 1500V
ISCPV = 1000A
ISCPV limiting

Protection modes:

(+)PE, (-)PE, (+)(-)

Housing:
TCG technology:

Compact design
No leakage current,
Thermal control function

Complies with:
Category IEC / EN / VDE:
Surge discharge ratings:
Maximum continuous operating
voltage (DC):
Short circuit withstnad:
Safety:

EN 50539-11
Class II / Type 2 / C
Imax up to 40kA (8/20)

Protection modes:

(+)PE, (-)PE, (+)(-)

Housing:
TC technology:

Modular design
Thermal control function

Complies with:
UL file number:
Classification UL 1449 3rd. Ed.:
Surge discharge ratings:
Maximum continuous operating
voltage (DC):
Short circuit current rating:
Safety:

UL 1449 3rd Ed.

E 335214
Type 4 used for type 2 appl.
Imax up to 50kA (8/20)

SAFETEC C(R) PV

UCPV up to 1500V
ISCPV = 1000A
ISCPV limiting

SAFETEC C(R) PV UL

MCOV up to 1000V
SCCR = 200kA
SCCR limiting

Protection modes:

(+)G (PE), (-)G (PE), (+)(-)

Housing:
TC technology:

Modular design
Thermal control function

Technology for the future

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