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ASCO Series 500 Surge Suppression Systems

 Series 510 and 520 Surge Suppression Modules
Modern electronics and
The Ultimate semiconductor integrated
circuits have contributed
signicantly to the deve-
Overvoltage lopment of our society
and have stimulated a
tremendous technological
Protection evolution. Relying on so-
phisticated electronics, our
society has become totally
dependent on the uninter-
rupted supply of electricity,
downtime is no longer an
option. Natural phenom-
ena such as lightning
and power irregularities
delivered from the power
utilities are responsible for
power failures and severe
damages to sensitive
electronic equipment con-
nected to the power grid.
Damage may be caused
by single events, resulting
in an immediate failure, or
may be the result of the
cumulative effect or several
ASCO Series 510 and 520 smaller scale events, which
Surge Suppression Module. will eventually wear equip-
ment out.
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Over the years, several
techniques were developed
in an attempt to alleviate
these problems but none
were completely success-
ful. A few years ago, an
innovative concept evolved
leading to the development
of a new surge suppression
module, the ASCO Series
510/520. It proved to be
able to withstand large
amounts of surge energy
while preserving its per-
formance characteristics
for several years and after
multiple lightning and
power surge events. Its de-
sign offers unique features
including superior thermal
management. This ensures
the efcient deceleration
of the aging process of the
distribution grade Metal
Oxide Varistors it incorpo-
rates.
 Series 510 and 520 Surge Suppression Modules
The Series 510/520 that a 40mm design can
utilizes a compressed withstand 100kA strikes
distribution grade Metal with 0% change in clamping
Oxide Varistor (MOV). The voltage. The 80mm design
innovative deployment of can withstand strikes up to
eld proven, large diam- 200kA thus, safeguarding
eter MOVs, allows these critical electronic infra-
modules to provide pre- structure against potential Area absorbing the
mium performance under threat. most energy prone
extreme conditions. Inde- to failure
pendent test data conrm
Comparison of energy dissipation methods between
traditional MOVs and ASCO Series 510/520 MOVs

Enhanced Safety and Maintenance Free Operation Application Versatility Well Justified Investment

Due to the fact that
ASCO 510/520 modules
are designed to operate
without fuses, parallel
small diameter MOVs and
diodes, they offer life-
time of maintenance-free
performance, resulting in
signicant operational cost modules or systems will
savings to the customers.
ASCO 510/520 Modules
are the only UL 1449 over-
voltage protection mod-
ules, recognized to operate
without an internal fuse
or thermal disconnection
mechanism. Due to its in-
line installation capability,
whatever the line condi-
tion- from long duration
surges, low current faults
to high intensity lightning
strikes- neither ASCO TVSS
leave the load unprotected,
even under catastrophic
conditions.
Series 500 TVSS systems Electronic infrastructure
employ series 510/520 represents a sizeable invest-
suppression modules in a ment that can be instantly
variety of congurations destroyed without the
and operating voltages to proper surge protection,
provide the electrical pro- resulting in lost revenue or
tection required, whatever loss of critical functionality.
the type of the installation Investing in ASCO TVSS
may be: solutions, featuring
Single/Split Phase, advanced 510/520 tech-
Three Phase Wye and nology, allows customers
Delta congurations to recognize huge returns
120, 240, 120/208Y, coming from uninterrupted
220/380Y, 277/480Y, load operation under a
347/600Y, 240D, 480D wide variety of adverse
operating voltages. conditions.
Integration inside
larger systems as well
as power panels

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 Series 510 Product Information
Series: 510-210 510-240 510-277 510-380
Electrical Characteristics
Nominal Operating Voltage, Vn 120V 240V 277V 380V
Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage 150V 300V 350V 480V
Vref (peak) @ 5mAmp AC (peak) 263V 526V 607V 833V
Vref @ 5mAmpDC 252V 506V 587V 812V
Operating Frequency Range 25..500Hz 25..500Hz 25..500Hz 25..500Hz
Leakage Current at Vn 0.30mA 0.35mA 0.40mA 0.45mA
Surge Protection Levels
Surge Voltage Rating (SVR) 400V 800V 900V 1500V
Response Time <1ns <1ns <1ns <1ns
Maximum Surge Current
Maximum Surge Current, Imax (8/20) NEMA LS-1 140kA 140kA 140kA 120kA
Maximum Lightning Current, limp (10/350) IEC 61643-1
Let Through Voltage Level
For surge current 10kA* (8/20) (IEEE C62.41-1) 435V 895V 1025V 1355V
Long Duration Surge Performance
1kA square waveform 2msec (IEEE C62. 11)
500A square waveform 2msec (IEEE C62. 11) 250 hits 250 hits 250 hits 250 hits
Direct (in-line) Installation Guidelines
Series 510-120, 240, 277 modules have been tested for
safe installation behind:
600A time delay fuse available fault current 100kA
200A breaker at available fault current 100kA
400A breaker at available fault current 38kA
Series 510-380 has been tested behind a 800A breaker at
available fault current 65kA
Environmental Properties
Operating Temperature ( C) -40...+85 -40...+85 -40...+85 -40...+85
Environmental Protection IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65
Mechanical Properties
Diameter in (cm) 2.5 (6.35) 2.5 (6.35) 2.5 (6.35) 2.5 (6.35)
Height in (cm) 3.72 (9.45) 3.72 (9.45) 3.72 (9.45) 3.72 (9.45)
Weight lb (gr) 0.80 (363) 0.80 (363) 0.81 (367) 0.81 (367)
Standards Compliance
IEEE C62.41, IEEE C62.45, IEEE C62.11, NEMA LS-1
IEC 61643-1, IEC 61643-1
Listings
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 Series 520 Product Information
Series: 520-210 520-240 520-277 520-380
Electrical Characteristics
Nominal Operating Voltage, Vn 120V 240V 277V 380V
Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage 150V 300V 350V 480V
Vref (peak) @ 5mAmp AC (peak) 263V 526V 607V 833V
Vref @ 5mAmpDC 250V 504V 582V 802V
Operating Frequency Range 25..500Hz 25..500Hz 25..500Hz 25..500Hz
Leakage Current at Vn 0.80mA 0.85mA 0.90mA 0.95mA
Surge Protection Levels
Surge Voltage Rating (SVR) 330V 700V 900V 1200V
Response Time <1ns <1ns <1ns <1ns
Maximum Surge Current
Maximum Surge Current, Imax (8/20) NEMA LS-1 200kA 200kA 200kA 200kA
Maximum Lightning Current, limp (10/350) IEC 61643-1 25kA 25kA 25kA 25kA
Let Through Voltage Level
For surge current 10kA* (8/20) (IEEE C62.41-1) 405V 800V 930V 1260V
Long Duration Surge Performance
1kA square waveform 2msec (IEEE C62. 11)
500A square waveform 2msec (IEEE C62. 11) 250 hits 250 hits 250 hits 250 hits
Direct (in-line) Installation Guidelines
Series 520-120, 240, 277 modules have been tested for
safe installation behind:
1600A time delay fuse available fault current 100kA
200A breaker at available fault current 100kA
400A breaker at available fault current 38kA
Series 520-380 has been tested behind a 800A breaker at
available fault current 65kA
Environmental Properties
Operating Temperature ( C) -40...+85 -40...+85 -40...+85 -40...+85
Environmental Protection IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65
Mechanical Properties
Diameter in (cm) 4 (10.16) 4 (10.16) 4 (10.16) 4 (10.16)
Height in (cm) 3.68 (9.35) 3.68 (9.35) 3.68 (9.35) 3.68 (9.35)
Weight lb (gr) 1.98 (898) 1.98 (898) 2.03 (921) 2.03 (921)
Standards Compliance
IEEE C62.41, IEEE C62.45, IEEE C62.11, NEMA LS-1
IEC 61643-1, IEC 61643-1
Listings
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 Series 500 Surge Suppression Systems
The ASCO Series 500
Transient Voltage Surge
Suppression (TVSS) System
offers superior, cutting-
edge technology and
performance.
Its unique fuseless
design provides unparal-
leled protection to critical
electronic equipment from
catastrophic overvol-
tages induced by lightning
strikes, or generated by
power utility faults and
switching operations. The
ASCO Series 500 TVSS
System can be installed at
the power service entrance.
Typical applications
include:
Cellular Telephony
Base Stations
Microwave Radio ASCO Series 500 Surge Suppression Systems
Stations
Fixed Line Tele-
communications The Series 500 uses the The ASCO 510 and 520 The ASCO Series 500
Installations ASCO 510 and 520 Sup- Suppression Modules TVSS System offers mainte-
Rural Telephony pression Modules. These metallic enclosure design nance-free, long service life
Installations modules are constructed serves as a containment operation, without perfor-
Telecommunication using a single, distribution capsule, virtually eliminat- mance deterioration. The
Street Cabinets grade Metal Oxide Varistor ing the hazard of explosion surge suppression systems
Broadcasting Stations (MOV) assembled under from a high energy are UL listed devices,
Telecommunication pressure in a sealed alumi- impulse. The modules according to UL 1449 2nd
Central Ofces num enclosure. This robust operate safely without edition. High-integrity en-
Industrial plants design offers continuous the internal fusing found vironmental sealing allows
Automation & Control protection from severe in other suppression installation in both indoor
Systems overvoltage conditions. products. Internal fusing and outdoor applications.
Military Installations Its ability to dissipate heat disconnects other suppres- ASCO Series 500 Surge
Aviation Installations substantially mitigates sion products under severe Suppression Systems are
Ofce Buildings the potential of thermal surge events, leaving offered in a variety of
Educational Facilities runaway. equipment unprotected. types, suitable for opera-
Medical Facilities The ASCO 520 Sup- This unique fuseless tion in different electrical
Financial Data Centers pression Module has been feature allows direct con- installations. They can be
& Banks tested to surge currents nection to the power lines, congured to t any power
Mines up to 200kA (8/20sec), providing the lowest system. Additional options
Oil Drilling & Petro- while the 510 Suppression possible let through include surge counter,
chemical operations Module has been tested to voltage to the protected phase indication LEDs and
Railway signaling surge currents up to 140kA equipment. remote alarm relays.
systems (8/20sec)*.
CATV networks *Series 510 380V tested to 120kA

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 Series 500 Surge Suppression System Ordering Information
0 - 51- SSS - B - B - 0050 - F - OO F

Enclosure Code:
C = Type 1
F = Type 4
H = Type 4X Stainless

X = Accessories
0 = None

0 (Placeholder)

Line to Line
Voltage Code
B = 120
C = 208
F = 240
H = 380
K = 415
N = 480
R = 600

Ampacity, 0050, 0100, 0200, 0400

Module Voltage
B=120V F=240V G=277V H=380V

* L-L Protection does

A = L-G not apply to 1O (SSP)
B = L-G, N-G modules.

C = L-G, N-G, L-N*

D = L-N*
E = L-N, N-G*

SSP = Single Phase

SSS = Single Phase Center Tap Neutral
SSD = 3 Phase Delta
SSY = 3 Phase Wye
SSH = High Leg Delta
SSC = Corner Grounded Delta

51 = Series 510 100KA Surge Rating

52 = Series 520 200KA Surge Rating

0 (to be rev letter)

For Accessories Append: 120A for Alarm Board (LEDs and Contacts), 120B for Surge Counter

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Publication 3145 September, 2005 Printed in the U.S.A.