600 Three Phase Surge Suppressors
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
600 Three Phase Surge Suppressors are devices designed to protect electrical systems from voltage spikes by limiting the voltage supplied to an electric device by either blocking or shorting to ground any unwanted voltages above a safe threshold. These suppressors are specifically tailored for three-phase power systems, which are commonly used in industrial and commercial settings due to their efficiency in powering large motors and equipment.
Working Principle
Three phase surge suppressors operate by diverting excess voltage away from the electrical system they are protecting. When a surge occurs, the suppressor channels the extra voltage into a grounding wire, preventing it from passing through to the connected devices. This is crucial because three-phase power systems use three different signals that peak at varying times, which helps in reducing fluctuations and maintaining a stable power supply. By managing these surges, the suppressors help in maintaining the integrity and longevity of the electrical systems.
Applications
Three phase surge suppressors are widely used in industrial and commercial environments where three-phase power systems are prevalent. Specific examples include protecting large industrial motors, HVAC systems, and other heavy machinery that require stable and reliable power. They are also used in data centers and telecommunications facilities to safeguard sensitive equipment from power surges.
Advantages over other Three Phase Surge Suppressors
One of the key advantages of 600 Three Phase Surge Suppressors is their ability to handle high-surge currents effectively, which is essential in environments with frequent and intense power surges. They are designed to provide robust protection for complex and high-power systems, ensuring minimal downtime and reduced risk of equipment damage compared to other suppressors that may not handle such high loads as efficiently.
Limitations
Despite their effectiveness, three phase surge suppressors have limitations. They may not be able to protect against all types of electrical disturbances, such as those caused by direct lightning strikes. Additionally, their performance can degrade over time, especially if they are frequently exposed to high levels of surges, necessitating regular maintenance and eventual replacement.
Considerations
When selecting a 600 Three Phase Surge Suppressor, several factors should be considered. Initial costs can be significant, especially for high-capacity models designed for industrial use. Operating expenses are generally low, but regular maintenance is necessary to ensure continued effectiveness. Durability is a key consideration, as these devices must withstand harsh conditions and frequent surges. Accuracy in clamping voltage is crucial to prevent damage to sensitive equipment. Replacement and maintenance costs should also be factored into the total cost of ownership, as these devices may need to be replaced after a certain number of surge events or after a specific period.
from MTE Corporation
MTE RL Line /Load reactors with surge arrestors offer enhanced protection of diodes, transistors, SCRs, thyristors, etc. from dangerous voltage spikes and current surges. They can reduce overall system operating costs by reducing equipment down time and increasing system reliability and efficiency. [See More]
- Voltage: 208; 240; 380; 480; 600; 415 VAC
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: In-line or Integrally Attached
- Wires: 3-Wire
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: 120LS: I peak=120,000A/Phase (8 x 20 μs waveform). UL1449 3rd Edition. NEMA LS1-1992. Three times redundant protection paths per phase. Employs new 40kA varistors with built in high-speed thermal disconnect. Solid copper bus bar construction. Field-replaceable modules. EMI/RFI noise... [See More]
- Voltage: 120; 208; 220; 240; 277; 346; 380; 480; 600; 120/240; 120/208
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; Device Mount
- Surge Current: 120000
from Transtector Systems, Inc.
The SP Series of AC panel surge protectors provides a full range of nominal operating voltages from 120 Vac to 600 Vac to support global AC surge protection requirements and voltages. The UL 1449 4th Edition design, uses thermally protected MOV technology to ensure robust, reliable, protection for... [See More]
- Voltage: 120; 208; 220; 240; 277; 346; 380; 480; 600; 120-600, 120-480 Vac
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: DIN Rail
- Surge Current: 50000 to 100000
from ASCO Power Technologies
The SPDee Series utilizes large Block 50kA Thermal Protected MOV ’s with surge current levels of 50kA per mode. The unit is a perfect replacement to the obsolete surge arrestors. With a small, compact design and line or load side installation flexibility, this unit can be installed anywhere in... [See More]
- Voltage: 600
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel (optional feature); DIN Rail (optional feature); Pipe Nipple
- Surge Current: 50000
from CITEL SURGE PROTECTION
UL Type 1 Surge Protection Device (SPD). Real Time Diagnostics. Optional Intergrated Discount. Itotal 8/20us: 300 kA. Itotal 10/350us: 50 kA. Pluggable module for each mode. UL 1449 4th Edition [See More]
- Voltage: 240; 480; 600; 120/240; 120/208; 220/380; 277/480; 347/600; 240/415 V
- Surge Current: 300000
- Mounting: Wall/Panel
- Operating Temp: -58 to 185
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: 120,000 amps per phase. UL1449 3rd Edition. Field-replaceable, high capability protection modules with lifetime replacement warranty. High performance, low inductance MicroZ ™ -installed cable. (Click here). Event counter and front panel LEDs for status indication. LED internal... [See More]
- Voltage: 120; 208; 220; 240; 277; 346; 380; 480; 600; 120/240; 120/208
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; Device Mount
- Surge Current: 120000
from ASCO Power Technologies
Our H Series has one, replaceable module per phase and surge current levels of 120kA and 160kA per phase. Our lowest cost replaceable module product for “budget conscience ” projects. FEATURES: UL 1449 Third Edition Listed. 120kA & 160kA per phase ratings. Type 2 SPD – All UL... [See More]
- Voltage: 600
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel
- Surge Current: 120000 to 160000
from CITEL SURGE PROTECTION
UL Type 1 Surge Protection Device (SPD). Real Time Diagnostics. Optional Intergrated Discount. Itotal 8/20us: 750 kA. Itotal 10/350us: 50 kA. Pluggable module for each mode. UL 1449 4th Edition [See More]
- Voltage: 240; 480; 600; 120/240; 120/208; 220/380; 277/480; 347/600; 240/415 V
- Surge Current: 750000
- Mounting: Wall/Panel
- Operating Temp: -58 to 185
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: 120,000 amps per phase. UL1449 3rd Edition. Field-replaceable, high capability protection modules with lifetime replacement warranty. 8 Ft. installed cable. Front panel LED's for status indication. LED internal diagnostics for on-site maintenance. Audible fault alarm with mute switch. All... [See More]
- Voltage: 120; 208; 220; 240; 277; 346; 380; 480; 600; 120/240; 120/208
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; Device Mount
- Surge Current: 120000
from ASCO Power Technologies
Our H Series has one, replaceable module per phase and surge current levels of 80kA, 120kA and 160kA per phase. Our lowest cost replaceable module product for “budget conscience ” projects. FEATURES: UL 1449 Third Edition Listed. 80 kA, 120kA & 160kA per phase ratings. Type 2 SPD... [See More]
- Voltage: 600
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel
- Surge Current: 80000 to 160000
from CITEL SURGE PROTECTION
The DS70US is a universal SPD for the most demanding AC Power applications. The DS70US Series protects any single or three phase voltage up to 690Vac from the effects of lightning and switching transients. These SPD are approved to the new UL1449 4th Edition (effective March. 2016) and have... [See More]
- Voltage: 120; 240; 480; 600; 120/240; 120/208; 277/480; 347/600; 240-415 V, 400-690 V
- Operating Temp: -40 to 185
- Mounting: DIN Rail
- 3-Phase Configuration: Delta; Wye
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: 200,000 amps per phase. UL1449 3rd Edition. Independent lab tested modules. NEMA LS 1 Tested. Redundant modular protection withstands multiple lightning strikes. Solid copper bus bar construction for minimal impedance and enhanced current sharing. High performance, low inductance. Micro-Z... [See More]
- Voltage: 120; 208; 220; 240; 277; 346; 380; 480; 600; 120/240; 120/208
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; Device Mount
- Surge Current: 200000
from ASCO Power Technologies
Advanced Protection Technologies (APT) has been a worldwide leader in the surge suppression industry since 1985. APT ’s surge protection products have long set the standard for protection of commercial & industrial facilities. surgeassure ™ was formed to bring this same level of... [See More]
- Voltage: 600
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel
- Surge Current: 80000 to 240000
from CITEL SURGE PROTECTION
Type 2 AC Power Surge Protector. Imax: 80-200kA per phase. Protects All Modes. On Board Diagnostics: LED indicators, Audible Alarm, and Remote Contacts. EMI/RFI Noise Filtering. Sinewave Tracking. UL 1449 3rd Edition Listed. Optional Surge Counter [See More]
- Voltage: 120; 480; 600; 120/240; 120/208; 240/480; 277/480; 347/600; 230
- Operating Temp: -40 to 185
- Mounting: In-line or Integrally Attached
- 3-Phase Configuration: Delta; Wye
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: 200,000 amps per phase, 8x20 us. Date & time of last event it handled/diverted displayed. Independent lab tested modules. UL1449 3rd Edition. NEMA LS 1. Redundant modular protection withstands multiple lightning strikes. Solid copper bus bar construction for minimal impedance and... [See More]
- Voltage: 120; 208; 220; 240; 277; 346; 380; 480; 600; 120/240; 120/208
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; Device Mount
- Surge Current: 200000
from ASCO Power Technologies
With one, replaceable module per phase and surge current levels of 160kA and 240kA per phase, the XGA Series is a great fit for Service Entrance and Downstream applications. The XGA Features APT ’s Patented TranSafe ™ Circuitry. FEATURES: UL 1449 Third Edition Listed. 160kA & 240kA... [See More]
- Voltage: 600
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel
- Surge Current: 80000 to 120000
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: 400,000 Amps per phase 8x20 us. Date & time of last event it handled/diverted displayed. Independent lab tested modules. UL1449 3rd Edition. NEMA LS 1 Tested. High capability redundant modular protection withstands multiple lightning strikes. Solid copper bus bar construction for... [See More]
- Voltage: 120; 208; 220; 240; 277; 346; 380; 480; 600; 120/240; 120/208
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; Device Mount
- Surge Current: 400000
from ASCO Power Technologies
With surge current levels of 100kA, 150kA, 200kA, 250kA, 300kA, 400kA and 500kA per phase, our XAS Series is the SPD that covers most current SPD needs. With one replaceable module per unit containing Large Block 50kA Thermal Protected MOV ’s, this units low cost, reliability, flexibility and... [See More]
- Voltage: 600
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel
- Surge Current: 100000
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: I peak=120,000A/Phase (8 x 20 μs waveform). UL1449 3rd Edition Listed. Triple redundant - three fused surge paths/phase. Remote 1 Form C relay contacts with status LED. Neutral to Ground voltage monitor. Front panel protection status LEDs. Low profile design. All modes protected. [See More]
- Voltage: 120; 208; 220; 240; 277; 346; 380; 480; 600; 120/240; 120/208
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; DIN Rail (optional feature); Device Mount
- Surge Current: 120000
from ASCO Power Technologies
Our largest, highest kA SPD, the XBS Series utilizes two separate, dual redundant replaceable modules that work in parallel. With Large Block 50kA Thermal Protected MOV ’s with surge current levels of 600kA, 800kA and 1000kA per phase, this unit is for those “Mission Critical ”... [See More]
- Voltage: 600
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel
- Surge Current: 400000
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: I peak=160,000A/Phase (8 x 20 μs waveform). UL1449 3rd Edition Listed. Triple redundant - three fused surge paths/phase. Remote 1 Form C relay contacts with status LED. Neutral to Ground voltage monitor. Front panel protection status LEDs. Low profile design. All modes protected. [See More]
- Voltage: 120; 208; 220; 240; 277; 346; 380; 480; 600; 120/240; 120/208
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; DIN Rail (optional feature); Device Mount
- Surge Current: 160000
from ASCO Power Technologies
The XCS Series utilizes large Block 50kA Thermal Protected MOV ’s with surge current levels of 100kA per phase. With a compact economical design and line or load side installation flexibility, this unit can be installed anywhere in any electrical distribution system. FEATURES: UL 1449 Third... [See More]
- Voltage: 600
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel
- Surge Current: 100000
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: I peak=250,000A/Phase (8 x 20 μs waveform). UL1449 3rd Edition Listed. Triple redundant - three fused surge paths/phase. Remote 1 Form C relay contacts with status LED. Neutral to Ground voltage monitor. Front panel protection status LEDs. Low profile design. All modes protected. [See More]
- Voltage: 120; 208; 220; 240; 277; 346; 380; 480; 600; 120/240; 120/208
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; DIN Rail (optional feature); Device Mount
- Surge Current: 250000
from ASCO Power Technologies
The XDS Series utilizes large Block 50kA Thermal Protected MOV ’s with surge current levels of 100kA, 150kA and 200kA per phase. With line or load side installation flexibility, this unit is a great fit from the service entrance all the way down to each distribution and/or branch panel. [See More]
- Voltage: 600
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel
- Surge Current: 100000
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: I peak=40,000A/Phase (8 x 20 μs waveform). UL1449 3rd Edition Listed. Remote 1 Form C relay contacts with status LED. Neutral to Ground voltage monitor. Front panel protection status LEDs. Low profile design. All modes protected. Filtering standard. Thermally protected MOVs. 20 Year... [See More]
- Voltage: 120; 208; 220; 240; 277; 346; 380; 480; 600; 120/240; 120/208
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; DIN Rail (optional feature); Device Mount
- Surge Current: 40000
from ASCO Power Technologies
The XRS Series utilizes uni-modular replaceable module design with Large Block 50kA Thermal Protected MOV ’s with surge current levels of 100kA, 150kA, 200kA, 250kA and 300kA per phase. FEATURES: UL 1449 Third Edition Listed. 100kA – 300kA per phase ratings. Type 4 SPD for intended Use... [See More]
- Voltage: 600
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Device Mount
- Surge Current: 100000
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: I peak=80,000A/Phase (8 x 20 μs waveform). UL1449 3rd Edition Listed. Remote 1 Form C relay contacts with status LED. Neutral to Ground voltage monitor. Front panel protection status LEDs. Low profile design. All modes protected. Filtering standard. Thermally protected MOVs. 20 Year... [See More]
- Voltage: 120; 208; 220; 240; 277; 346; 380; 480; 600; 120/240; 120/208
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; DIN Rail (optional feature); Device Mount
- Surge Current: 80000
from ASCO Power Technologies
Our highest kA internal-mount SPD, the XWS Series utilizes uni-modular replaceable module design with Large Block 50kA Thermal Protected MOV ’s with surge current levels of 300kA, 400kA, and 500kA per phase. This unit is for those “Mission Critical ” environments. FEATURES: UL 1449... [See More]
- Voltage: 600
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Device Mount
- Surge Current: 200000