Connecting Boxes with
Surge Protection
Device (SPD)
CONTACT C ASE
JUNIOR CLASS II
W I T H S P D (S U R G E
P R OT E C T I O N DEVICE)
DIRECTIVES
In compliance with ECC Directive
Class II – IP44 following installation
Standard NF EN 60439-3
CLASSIFICATION TO FIRE
Glow wire cover 650°C
CHARACTERISTICS
In yellow thermoplastic, the Contact cases are made
for the protection and connecting at the foot of the
column during the use of incorporated luminaire
apparatus.
Can be installed within an 89mm column.
2-cable 16mm² or 3-cable 10mm² capacity terminal
block (minimum capacity rigid 1.5mm²) fixed with a
captive screw at the bottom of the case.
Allows the passage of up to 2 lamp cables (2 x
2.5mm²)
Accepts up to 2 circuit breakers modules (low size
model)
The Contact Junior is usually equipped of a Ph/N
circuit breaker 4A fuse 10 x 38 Gg curve.
TYPE 2 SPD (SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE)
In compliance with NF EN 61643-11
D
A
T
A
2 TERMINALS
4 TERMINALS
Length
270 mm
270 mm
Width
51 mm
51 mm
Thickness
54 mm
54 mm
2 cables
2 x 16 mm2
4 x 16 mm2
101502
101503
2 x 10 mm2
4 x 10 mm2
Code
101504
101505
Weight
0.35 kg
0.35 kg
Code
3 cables
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Contact case Junior
Code 101503
Fastening
Clic
Earth terminal
2 x 16 mm2 optional
Code 100036
CONTACT C ASE
MEDIUM CLASS II
W I T H S P D (S U R G E
P R OT E C T I O N DEVICE)
DIRECTIVES
In compliance with ECC Directive
Class II – IP44 following installation
Standard NF EN 60439-3
CLASSIFICATION TO FIRE
Glow wire cover 650°C
CHARACTERISTICS
In yellow thermoplastic, the Contact cases are
made for the protection and connecting at the foot of
the column during the use of incorporated luminaire
apparatus.
2-cable 35mm² or 3-cable 25mm² capacity terminal
block (minimum capacity rigid 6mm²) fixed with a
captive screw at the bottom of the case.
Allows the passage of up to 3 lamp cables (2 x
2.5mm²)
Accepts up to 3 modules (circuit breakers or differential
circuit breaker)
The Contact Medium is usually equipped of a Ph/N
circuit breaker 4A fuse 10 x 38 Gg curve.
Contact case Medium
Code 101507
Fastening
TYPE 2 SPD (SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE)
In compliance with NF EN 61643-11
Clic
15
340 mm
Width
69 mm
69 mm
Thickness
85 mm
85 mm
2 cables
2 x 35 mm2
4 x 35 mm2
101506
101507
2 x 25 mm2
4 x 25 mm2
Code
101508
101509
Weight
0.65 kg
0.65 kg
3 cables
3,5
11
6
120
340 mm
15
Length
140
100
4 TERMINALS
80
2 TERMINALS
Code
A
85
9,5
T
340
A
13,5
Earth terminal
2 x 35 mm2 optional
Code 100045
30
D
30,5
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CONTACT C ASE
SENIOR CLASS II
W I T H S P D (S U R G E
P R OT E C T I O N DEVICE)
DIRECTIVES
In compliance with ECC Directive
Class II – IP44 following installation
CHARACTERISTICS
In yellow thermoplastic, the Contact cases are
made for the protection and connecting at the
foot of the column during the use of incorporated
luminaire apparatus.
2-cable or 3-cable 50mm² (minimum capacity rigid
6mm²)
Allows the passage in the shape of a rain drop of
up to 2 lamp cables (2 x 2.5mm²)
Accepts up to 4 modules (circuit breakers or
differential circuit breaker)
The Contact Medium is usually equipped of a Ph/N
circuit breaker 4A fuse 10 x 38 Gg curve.
Contact case Senior
Code 101511
TYPE 2 SPD (SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE)
In compliance with NF EN 61643-11
Earth terminal
2 x 35 mm2 optional
Code 100045
90
ø6
11,5
87
4 BORNES
Length
435 mm
435 mm
Width
90 mm
90 mm
Thickness
87 mm
87 mm
2 cables
2 x 50 mm2
4 x 50 mm2
101510
101511
2 x 50 mm2
4 x 50 mm2
101512
101513
1 kg
1 kg
Code
3 cables
Code
Weight
8
ø6
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120
2 BORNES
15
A
140
100
T
422,5
435
A
399
D
82
5
18,5
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F A Ç A D E
C O N T A C T
C A S E C L A S S II
W I T H S P D (S U R G E
P R O T E C T I O N DEVICE)
DIRECTIVES
In compliance with ECC Directive
Class II – IP44
CLASSIFICATION TO FIRE
Glow wire cover 650°C
Contact case façade
Code 101563
90
12
Ø6,5
295
237
Ø15
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CHARACTERISTICS
The Contact F cases are made for the protection and
connecting of façade luminaire.
Thermoplastic cases resistant to climate aging, to
electric and thermic constraints
3 possible mass colored hues:
- Light grey standard (close to RAL 7035 hue)
- Light ivory (close to RAL 1015 hue)
- Black (close to RAL 9004 hue)
Hood blind fastening for a nicer design
Hood mounted on a hinge
Hood locking with a captive screw
To be put on a façade, a column or a bracket by ø
6mm maximum screws and bolts or a 10-20mm width/
thickness 0.4. coil
Possibility of lodging a modular apparatus of up to 3
17.5mm size modules
2 watertight chicanes for 3 x 2.5mm² cables (2 x
6mm² is the maximum size)
Application temperature: from -25 to over 40°C
TYPE 2 SPD (SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE)
In compliance with NF EN 61643-11
75
CASE CODE F GREY
101563 - F1 1Ph/N (1 module)
with 6A 10 X 38 curve Gg circuit
breaker + SPD
D
A
T
A
Length
295 mm
Width
75 mm
Thickness
90 mm
Weight
0.3 kg
CASE CODE F BLACK
101564 - F1 1Ph/N (1 module)
with 6A 10 X 38 curve Gg circuit
breaker + SPD
CASE CODE F BEIGE
101565 - F1 1Ph/N (1 module)
with 6A 10 X 38 curve Gg circuit
breaker + SPD
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P R O T E C T I O N
AGAINST LIGHTNING
WHY PROTEC T O N ESELF
AGAINST
LIGHTNING
LIGHTNING AREAS
LThe lightning level (LL) is the number of days per year when
we hear thunder in a given area or territory. The lightning
density (LD) indicates the number of lightning strikes per km²,
per year in a given area or territory..
QA1: negligible risk
QA2: indirect risk
QA3: direct risk, risk due to material exposure
LIGHTNING LEVEL IN FRANCE (LL)
LIGHTNING DENSITY IN FRANCE (NG)
THE NEEED FOR PROTECTION
2 MAIN RISKS
LED lighting are now widely used, especially for their long life
span quality. But, in operation, this technology is sensitive to
general transitory over voltages caused by lightning, which
aggress power arrestors and LDE components, and therefore
reduce that life span drastically.
• Aging of LED components
> Degraded performance
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• LED or drivers destruction
> Partial or total loss of the lighting network
P R O T E C T I O N
AGAINST LIGHTNING
WHY PROTEC T O N ESELF
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“OVERVOLTAGE” RISKS FOR LED LIGHTING NETWORK
POSSIBLE CAUSES FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF DRIVERS
AND LED
“Lightning” overvoltage are a risk for the LED lighting networks.
• Luminaires are directly connected to (Class 1) or indirectly
(Class2) to the earth network system.
• In case of close lightning strikes (up to 100m), pulsed currents
will generate very high potential differences between the
network connection and the earth.
>Sensitive equipment (drivers, LED) will be submitted to
overvoltage, in excess to their robustness.
>Destruction of apparatus
CONSEQUENCES OF LIGHTNING OVERVOLTAGE ON
LED EQUIPMENT
• Destruction
- - Breakdown of components and drivers
- - Fusing of IC (circuit board)
- - LED destruction
• Weak driver robustness (switch mode power supply
without transformer, components and construction sometimes
“economical”, isolation distances reduced)
• Weak LED robustness (semiconductors)
• Reduced LED isolation/ radiator
• Capacitive impedance = current in-rush and malfunction
COMPARISONS OF IMPEDENCES IN DIFFERENT LIGHTING
TECHNOLOGIES
LED
HID
Capacitive
Inductive
• Disturbances
- - Degraded operating (Loss of control)
- - Unexpected switching off
• Accelerated aging
-- Important reduction of component life span
-- Important reduction of lighting performances
>Capacity breakdown
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WHY PROTEC T O N ESELF
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LIGHTNING PROPAGATION MODES
After effects of lightning
Indirect effects of lightning on installations can be segmented
into 3 cases.
Differential mode
Common mode
Lightning conductor
Case 1
Case 2
• CASE 1
By lightning strike close to an electric line. It is the
electromagnetic which induces a strong current and
overvoltage of the line.
• CASE 2
By direct lightning strike on an overhead electric line.
Overcurrent and overvoltage can then be propagated some
kilometers away from the impact point.
In both cases, the danger for the electric installation comes
from the power supply network.
> Cases 1 and 2 are differential modes
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Case 3
• CASE 3
By lightning strike close to lighting installations. The earth is
then charged and increases in potential. The network being
potentially lower, a current is created which will run through
the electric installation by entering the earth.
The current between earth and neutral/Phase can reach
10Kv.The overcurrent goes from the earth towards neutral.
> Case 3 is a prevalent mode which is the most
common in exterior lighting.
P R O T E C T I O N
AGAINST LIGHTNING
WHY PROTEC T O N ESELF
AGAINST
LIGHTNING
LIGHTNING PROPAGATION MODES
After effects of lightning on a LED lighting network
After effects of an impact close to a network
Common mode (case 3)
Up to 100m
TRANSATORY OVERVOLTAGES
These are voltage pulses’ disturbances of strong amplitude,
generated especially by lightning (indirect effect) and spread
over the networks.
U
U
Voltage
U
High amplitude
(in Kilovolts)
• Current standard test curves
- - 8/20 μs : indirect effects
- - 10/350 μs : direct impacts
• Voltage standard test curves
- - 1.2/50 μs : indirect effects
Very short duration
(in Microseconds)
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P R O T E C T I O N
AGAINST LIGHTNING
H OW PROTEC T O N ESELF
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Operating principle
Limit the voltage
at equipment
terminals
Overvolt
age
Exterior Network
Protected
equipment
Nominal
charging
current
Protection
level
LV Surge Protection Device
Passing the pulsating
current
SURGE PROTECTION DEVICES (SPD)
Surge protection devices are made to limit the level
of atmospheric origin overvoltage stemming from the
distribution network to a compatible voltage impact test level
of installation materials (Up).
They protect the installations against overvoltage induced in
the electric channels, but do not generally protect against
direct lightning strikes neither on network distribution lines
nor on light fittings.
Terminology: The surge protection device (SPD) is a piece
of material; the overvoltage arrestor is a component of the
surge protection device.
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The 2 essential parameters for efficiency:
In: Nominal charging current, to be over 5kA (for head
installation arrestor)
Up: Protection level, to be as reduced as possible (for 230V,
Up<2.5kV electric network) )
P R O T E C T I O N
AGAINST LIGHTNING
H OW PROTEC T O N ESELF
AGAINST
LIGHTNING
3 types of surge protection devices
According to levels of
wanted protection,
surge protec tion
devices are installed in
different places in the
installation, as head or
fine protectors.
Exterior
network
Low voltage
First surge
protection
device
WITHIN THE FLOW BOX
• Type 1 Surge protection devices
with a very high capacity to pass, they are made to protect
the head of installations equipped with lightning conductor.
Output current In ≥12.5Ka (10/350 µs curve), Up 2.5
≤ kVc
Second surge
protection
device
Flow
box
Localization of the surge protection device:
< 10m from the luminaire to be protected
Surge protection devices for low voltage network
or
• Type 2 Surge protection devices
with a very high capacity to pass, they are made to protect
the head of installations equipped with lightning conductor.
Output current In ≥5Ka (8/20 µs curve), Up ≤ 2.5 kVc
To ensure optimal overvoltage protection, SPD connection
conductors must be as short as possible (≤ 0.5m in all)
Earth SPD conductors must have a 4mm2 copper minimum
section and 10mm2 with a lightning rod.
The installed SPD must allow for an Up voltage < 2.5Kv for a
10/350 µs curve (type1) or 8/20 µs (Type2)
The SPD is linked to protections so as to be disconnect when
EoL is reached.
WITHIN THE FOOT OF THE COLUMN
•Type 2 Surge protection devices (respecting
installation rules as defined beforehand)
WITHIN THE CLASS 1 (L-N-G) LUMINAIRE
• Type 3 Surge protection device
Exclusively used for fine protection of receivers and are to be
installed behind a type 1 or type 2.
Combination between voltage Un = 10Kv (1.2/50 µs curve)
and In intensity= 5 kA (8/20 µs curve), Up ≤2.5Kv.
The Surge protection device is linked to Gg curve fuse
protecting the luminaire. At the EoL of the SPD, the fuse blow
disconnects the SPD from the luminaire.
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P R O T E C T I O N
AGAINST LIGHTNING
WHERE
TO
I N S TA L L
T H E S U R G E PROTECTION
D E V I C E
( S P D )
T Y P E
2 / 3
?
UNDERGROUND PUBLIC LIGHTING INSTALLATION
2 possibilities to protect the installation
• A Type 2 Surge protection device in each Contact case at
the foot of the luminaire column.
Or
• A Type 2 Surge protection device at the installation’s
departure level linked to Type 3 Surge protection devices in
Class 1 luminaires.
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P R O T E C T I O N
AGAINST LIGHTNING
WHERE
TO
I N S TA L L
T H E S U R G E PROTECTION
D E V I C E
( S P D )
T Y P E
2 / 3
?
OVERHEAD PUBLIC LIGHTING INSTALLATION
2 possibilities to protect the installation
• A Type 2 Surge protection device in the façade case close
to the luminaire.
Or
> In both cases, the surge protection device mainly
protects the luminaire against a differential mode
overvoltage.
• A Type 2 Surge protection device at the installation’s
departure level linked to Type 3 Surge protection devices in
Class 1 luminaires.
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P R O T E C T I O N
AGAINST LIGHTNING
HOW
A
TO
TYPE
I N S TA L L
2/3
S P D ?
Class 1 luminaire
Class 2 luminaire
Fuse
RCD
Cabling diagrams
Network
Network
CLASS 1 LUMINAIRE TT DIAGRAM
CLASS 2 LUMINAIRE TT DIAGRAM
In this case, nothing ambiguous, efficient protection in both
common and differential modes.
SPD efficiency? Good
Protection in both common and differential modes? Yes
Residual Current Device (RCD) of Type S is mandatory
upstream from the arrestor
Arrestor efficiency? Good
Protection in both common and differential modes? Yes
Residual Current Device (RCD) of Type S is mandatory within
the home case
OPTIMIZED CONNECTIVITY
The 50cm rule
The cumulated lengths L1 + L2 + L3 must be inferior to 50cm
so as to limit any deterioration of the arrestor’s Up level.
TN diagram
Identical dispositions, the nature of the protections are altered.
The RCD can be replaced by fuses according to established
conditions in norm C17-200.
Active conductor
L1
F
F : Fuse
SPD : Surge Protection
Device
L2
SPD
L3
EARTH
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It is imperative to respect this rule so as to
guarantee the arrestor’s efficiency.
P R O T E C T I O N
AGAINST LIGHTNING
HOW
TO
CHOOSE
T H E S U R G E PROTECTION
D E V I C E
( S P D ) ?
IMPORTANT TECHNICAL CHARATERISTICS
• Choice of max continuous “Uc” voltage adapted
to the network - 320 Vac.
To ensure maximum protection of the LED lighting network
against lightning, the following points must be undergone:
• Choice in «In» current
- Adapted to the risk (10kA – 1 strike)
• SPD on each luminaire’s AC input (head or foot of
the column)
• Choice of «Up» level
- Adapted to the robustness of the equipment to protect (1.5kV)
• SPD on control circuit’s input
(DALI, 0-10V, RS485, DMX....) if any.
• Suitable location for the SPD
- - < 10 m from the pieces of equipment to protect
• SPD in the control box
• Optimized cabling of the SPD
- - 50 cm rule
HOW TO PROTECT A DUAL HOUSING
Only available for the Senior Case
Class 2 luminaire
Class 2 luminaire
Class 2 luminaire
Fuse
Fuse
Network
Network
Fuse
Network
Advantage
-- Space saving
Inconvenience
-- Single protection for both luminaires
Advantage
- Individual protection of each luminaire
Inconvenience
- High space requirement
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S P D FOR
L E D
A N D
E L E C T R O N I C
LIGHTING
SYSTEMS’
CHARATERISTICS
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Type 2 SPD (or 3) for LED and electronic lighting
Very compact (low profile)
DIN rail mounting
Connection: screw terminal block
Status signaling
AC disconnection at EoL
Complies with NF EN 61643-11
AC Network
LED system
Single phase net work t ype 230277 Vac
Single phase 230-277 Vac
Max IL current line
5A
Permanent voltage Uc max
320 Vac
Max. output current
1 strike@ 8/20 µs In max
10 kA
Nom. output current
15 strikes@ 8/20 µs In
5 kA
Combined wave per formance
1.2/50 µs - 8/20 µs Uoc
10 kV / 5 kA
Protection level (In) Up
1.5 kV
Adm. shor t circuit current
Isccr
10 000 A
MECHANICAL CHAR ACTERISTICS
Lin
Lout
Nin
Nout
AC
NETWORK
LED
SYSTEM
LED
V
GDT
Thermal disconnector
Internal
Dimensions
See diagram
Connection to AC net work
Terminal block screw 1.5mm2
max.
Connection to the ear th
Conductor 2mm2 – 60cm long
Disconnection
Deactivation safet y device
AC load break
Green LED extinction
Mounting
Symmetrical DIN rail
Operational temperature
-40/+85°C
Box
Protection class
UL94V0 Thermoplastic
10 000 A
COMPLIANT TO STANDARDS
V : Varistor
Ft : thermal fuse
LED : disconnection indicator
T° : thermal disconnection system
GDT : gas discharge tube
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NF EN 61643-11 France
Low voltage surge arrestor – Test
Class II & III
IEC 61643-11 International
Low voltage SPD – Test Class
II & III
ACCESSORIES
GARL AND
BOX
90
Ø 6,5
12
CHARATERISTICS
Contact G boxes are used for the protection and
connecting of luminous garlands. They are to be mounted
on the columns.
Thermoplastic cases resistant to climate aging, to electric
and thermic constraints
3 possible mass colored hues:
- Light grey standard (close to RAL 7035 hue)
- Light ivory (close to RAL 1015 hue)
- Black (close to RAL 9004 hue)
To be put on a façade, a column, a bracket or a light
control desk using ø 6mm maximum screws and bolts or a
10-20mm width/thickness 0.4. coil
Possibility of lodging a modular apparatus of up to 3
17.5mm size modules
2 watertight chicanes for 3 x 2.5mm2 cables (2 x 6mm2 is
the maximum size)
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NORMS
In compliance with EEC norms – Class II – IP44.
Garlands and luminous decorations are Class II public
lighting installations, and are to be protected by a 30 mA
differential system to be compliant with standard NFC 17200.
295
Ø 15
75
CONTACT G
With standard 16 A socket (2 poles + T)
100112* Grey
100113* Ivory
100114* Black
- G 1 Ph/N circuit breaker (1 module) with
6A 10 X 38 curve Gg
100118 Grey
100120 Ivory
100122 Black
- G3 1 differential circuit breaker 10 A
curve B 30Ma (1 pole + N) (2 modules)
Box with Standard socket
*Must be protected upstream by a 30 Ma differential
protection
DATA
Length 295 mm
Width 75 mm
Thickness 90 mm
Weight G1: 0.5 kg / G3: 0.56 kg
Garland Contact box
Code 100118
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ZI Cana Est - Rue François Labrousse
BP 80005 - 19317 Brive Cedex - France
Tel. +33 555 23 07 90
Fax +33 555 23 07 91
abel.brive@abeleclairage.com
www.abeleclairage.com
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