Surge Arresters

Electrical Apparatus

VariSTAR

Storm Secondary Class MOV Surge Arrester

GENERAL
The Cooper Power Systems VariSTAR Storm Trapper Secondary Class MOV surge arrester (Figure 1) is designed to provide overvoltage protection for low voltage equipment, distribution circuits, appliances, submersible pumps, motors, and any other electrical apparatus connected to a secondary voltage source. Storm Trapper arresters are UL l isted for safety and comply with the latest revision of ANSI/IEEE C62.11 IEEE Standard for Metal Oxide Surge Arrester for AC Power Circuits.

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APPLICATlONS*
Storm Trapper surge arresters are available in three voltage ratings: 175-Volt Arresters The 175-volt arrester is designed for single-phase 120-volt applications. It is available as single-, double-, or triple-pole for two-, three-, or fourwire systems. 350-Volt Arresters The 350-volt single-pole arrester is designed for individual application at single voltage source installations with line-to-ground voltages greater than 175 volts and less than 350 volts. The 350-volt two-pole device is designed for common three-wire 480/240 volt applications. The 350volt three-pole unit protects motors and other equipment on three-phase systems which can have a number of system voltages between 175 and 350 volts. 650-Volt Arresters The 650-volt arrester is designed for commercial/industrial applications where the line-to-ground system voltage is greater than 350 volts, but not more than 650 volts.

Figure 1. VariSTAR Storm Trapper Secondary Class MOV Surge Arrester.

PRODUCTION TESTS
A complete production test program assures a quality product. Each VariSTAR metal oxide varistor receives a series of 100% electrical tests. Quality is further ensured by a series of destructive tests performed on every batch of varistors. Listed are the tests that are performed on the varistors: s 100% Physical Inspection s 100% Discharge Voltage Test s 100% V1mA/cm2
TABLE 1 Protective Characteristics
Arrester Rating (V rms) 175 350 650
(a) 1.5" Leads. (b) 18" Leads.

s 100% Leakage Current at 80% of V1mA/cm2 Voltage s Batch High Current Short Duration Test s Batch Thermal Stability Test Each Storm Trapper arrester must pass the following production tests: s 100% Physical Inspection s 100% Leakage Current Test s 100% Vacuum over Fluid Seal Test

MCOV (V rms) 175 350 650 1.5 kA(a) 1.1 1.6 2.2

Maximum Discharge Voltage 8/20 s Current Wave (kV crest) 3 kA(a) 1.2 1.7 2.4 5 kA(a) 1.4 1.9 27 10 kA(a) 1.7 2.3 3.1 10 kA(b) 3.1 3.5 4.0

INSTALLATlON
The Storm Trapper arrester is moisture proof (UL listed for indoor and outdoor use). Refer to Service Literature S235-15-1 for details.

*NOTE: For service entrance applications, a higher energy device is recommended. Refer to Cooper Power Systems' Storm Trapper High Energy Arrester in Catalog Section 235-16.

April 1993 New Issue 1993 Cooper Power Systems, Inc.

Printed in U.S.A.

Features and Detailed Description

Figure 2. Cutaway Illustration of Storm Trapper Arrester

NOTE: Dimensions are given for reference only.

TABLE 2 Performance Test Characteristics*

Description Duty Cycle High Current, Short Duration Discharge Characteristics 20 current surges of 1.5kA crest 8/20 s waveshape followed by 2 current surges of 1.5kA crest 8/20 s waveshape 2 current surges of 10kA crest 4/10 s waveshape

*Per latest revision of ANSI/IEEE C.62.11.

TABLE 3 Insulation Characteristics

Arrester Rating (Vrms) 175 350 650 1.2/50 s Impulse (kV crest) 10 10 10 1 min. Dry (kV rms) 6 6 6 10 sec Wet (kV rms) 6 6 6

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Figure 3. Side View of Storm Trapper Arrester with Mounting Bracket.

TABLE 4 Storm Trapper Catalog Numbers
Arrester Rating (V rms) 175 175 175 350 350 350 650 650 650 Number of Poles Catalog Number without Mounting Bracket ASZ175B1 ASZ175B2 ASZ175B3 ASZ350B1 ASZ350B2 ASZ350B3 ASZ650B1 ASZ650B2 ASZ650B3 Catalog Number with Mounting Bracket

ORDERING INFORMATlON
To order a Cooper Power Systems VariSTAR Storm Trapper secondary class MOV surge arrester, determine the voltage rating for the intended application using Table 5 and the applicable wiring diagram per Figure 4. Specify the appropriate catalog number from Table 4. Contact the Cooper Power Systems sales engineer in your location for applications not listed.

1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3

ASZ175B11 ASZ175B12 ASZ175B13 ASZ350B11 ASZ350B12 ASZ350B13 ASZ650B11 ASZ650B12 ASZ650B13

TABLE 5 Commonly Applied Voltage Ratings of the Storm Trapper Arrester

System Configuration Phase/Wiring Voltage (Volts rms) 120 240 480 600 240/120 480/240 240 480 240 480 240/120 480/240 208Y/120 480Y/277 MCOV* (Volts rms) 175 350 650 650 175 350 350 650 350 650 350 650 175 350 Storm Trapper Arrester Number of Pole(s) 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 See Diagram (Figure 4) 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 Catalog** Number ASZ175B1 ASZ350B1 ASZ650B1 ASZ650B1 ASZ175B2 ASZ350B2 ASZ350B3 ASZ650B3 ASZ350B2 ASZ650B2 ASZ350B3 ASZ650B3 ASZ175B3 ASZ350B3

Single-Phase/Two-Wire

Single-Phase/Three-Wire Three-Phase (ungrounded)/ Three-Wire Three-Phase (one-phase grounded)/Three-Wire Three-Phase (one-phase centertap grounded)/Four-Wire Three-Phase/Four-Wire

* Maximum continous operating voltage (MCOV) is the maximum designated rms value of power frequency voltage that may be applied continously between the terminals of the arrester. **Mounting bracket option available. Add suffix 1 to change catalog number (Example: A5Z175B11).

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Figure 4. Wiring diagrams.

NOTE: Black leads to line: white leads to ground. Voltage between a white lead and any black lead should not exceed the arrester MCOV.

VariSTAR and Storm Trapper are registered trademarks of Cooper Power Systems, Inc.

P.O. Box 1640 Waukesha, WI 53187