Surge Protection Device (SPD) for
P1, P2, and P3 Lighting and Power
Distribution Panelboards
TPS 1(SAD or SAD/MOV)
SAD or SAD/MOV Transient Protection System for
Lighting and Appliance Panelboards:
• P1 - Field Retrofit or Factory Install
• P2 and P3 - Factory Install.
Consult factory for Field Retrofit
PANELBOARD FEATURES
• Copper or aluminum bus
• 200% rated panelboard neutral bus for
harmonic-rich applications
• Top or bottom feed
• Flush or surface mounting panelboard trim
• MB or MLO
• Up to 42 circuit capacity
• Standard panel trim package and can size
APPLICATIONS
• Provides main service entrance or
downstream protection for sensitive
computer and electronic loads:
Standard SAD redundancy use
Standard redundancy use
Increased redundancy use
Maximum redundancy use
SPD SPECIFICATIONS
20kA
90kA
130kA
170kA
• Protection: Silicon primary with MOV
backup. Ensures lowest clamping voltage
• Modes of Protection:
SAD/MOV Hybrid: L-N, L-G, and N-G
SAD Only: L-N
• EMI/RFI filtering: Active tracking up to
-50db from 100kHz to 100MHz
• Less than 1/2 nanosecond response time
• Pulse life of 5,000 Category C impulses
• 200,000 AIR, surge rated fuses
• Response time (Max.): < 5 Nanoseconds
• Relative humidity range: 0 - 95%
non-condensing
• Operating Frequency: 47 - 63Hz
• Operating temperature: - 40oC to +65oC
cUL/UL 1449 Second Edition Revision
(February 9, 2007, aka Rev 2.5)
KEY BID SPECIFICATION ITEMS
SPD FEATURES
SPD FEATURES
• 5 Year Warranty
• Provides either SAD/MOV hybrid or SAD only
protection. Combined with our direct bus
connection capabilities, the TPS 1i(SAD or
SAD/MOV) provides the lowest installed
clamping voltage in the industry.
Panelboard
CSA 22.2 No. 29, UL 67, and UL 50
NEMA PB1 and NEMA 250
Federal Specification WP115C
UL 1449 Rev. 2.5 Listed
• Direct bus connections - no breaker
required. Lower clamping when
compared to externally mounted
SPD. Direct bussing is unavailable
on service entrance MLO panels
• UL 1449 Second Edition Revision Effective
Feb 9, 2007 (aka UL 1449 Rev 2.5)
SPD
STANDARD MONITORING
• Designed and tested in accordance with
IEEE C62.41.1, C62.41.2, and C62.45
Non-degrading, Bipolar SAD Technology
with MOV backup.
UL 1449 Rev. 2.5, UL 1283, and cUL Listed
EMI/RFI Filtering
UL Suppression of 330V/700V
Modes of Protection:
• LED Indicators
• Audible Alarm with Silence and
Test Buttons
• Dry Contacts
• Patented TranSafeTM Circuitry Design incorporating
thermal cutouts and surge rated fuses
SAD/MOV Hybrid: L-N/L-L, L-G, N-G
SAD Only: L-N
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
• Field installation kits available for retrofit
applications with UL 1449 Rev. 2.5 listing
Surge Capacity:
• Surge Counter
• Remote Monitor
• Installs into standard tub. Can be retrofitted into
panelboards manufactured since 1991
Per Phase
20kA
90kA
130kA
170kA
Category C High Tested
ORDERING INFORMATION
SAD/MOV Hybrid
Catalog#
TPS
Voltage Code
A = 120/240V 1∅ 3W
C = 208Y/120V 3∅ 4W
01
Surge Current (kA)
020*
090
130
170
Options (**)
R = Remote Monitor
X = Surge Counter
Example: TPSC1130X0 = TVSS for, 208Y/120V Panelboard with a surge capacity of 130kA/Phase and a surge counter.
*SAD Only - Available only for the A and C voltage codes.
Also, 20kA unavailable in SAD/MOV Hybrid configuration.
** When an option is not selected, include a zero (0) in the option field.
VOLTAGE
CODE
A
C
SERVICE
VOLTAGE
Clamp Voltage Levels
120/240V 1∅ 3W
208Y/120V 3∅ 4W
6kV, 500A 6kV, 500A
SAD Only
Hybrid
288 L-N
288 L-N
320 L-N
320 L-N
UL 1449
Rating
MCOV
330 L-N
150
330 L-N
150
Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.
3333 Old Milton Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30005
888.333.3545
info.sea@siemens.com
www.sea.siemens.com/power
©2008 Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Siemens is a registered trademark of Siemens AG. Product names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Order # PBIS-TPS1iSADB-0307