SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES
Surgitron® I 1261-45
1261-85
HEAVY DUTY SERVICE ENTRANCE APPLICATIONS
MODULAR DESIGN
FEATURE S AND BENEFITS
• Listed by ETL to UL 1449 3rd Edition for a Type 1 SPD application.
• Matrix of individually fused Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs) housed
in replaceable modules.
• Suitable for use on types TN-C, TNS, TN-C-S, and TT neutral
grounding schemes.
• Cover lights indicate status of modules.
Model Number kA Per Phase Voltage Configuration
1261-45 120kA 230V 1-Phase, 2-Wire + Ground
1261-85 120kA 230V 1-Phase, 2-Wire + Ground
Warranty
5-years
Available Options
Surge Counter Add suffix -S
Dry Relay Contacts come standard with 1261-85 model only
Stand Alone Option
Remote Monitor 1260-97
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSAVAILABLE CONFIGUR ATIONS
Electrical
Nominal Discharge Current Rating (I-n) 20kA
Operating Frequency 50–60Hz
Connection Methods Parallel to load (shunt)
Lugs #14–#2
Directly connect or through 60A (min) breaker
Modes of Protection L-N, L-G, N-G
Fault Rating (SCCR) 100kAIC
Response Time Less than 1 nanosecond (one per phase)
Standard Monitoring LED status indicator lights (one per phase)
Mechanical
Weight 15.4 lbs (7 kg)
Enclosure Type NEMA 12
Installation Location Indoor/Outdoor
Mounting Method Dual mounting flanges
Operating Environment -40° to +185°F (-40° to +85°C)
Altitude Up to 16,400 ft. (5000 m)
Product Design Individually fused MOVs
Overcurrent fusing
Regulatory
UL 1449 3rd Edition Type Type 1
UL 1283 No
IEEE C62.41.1, .2, C62.45 Yes
Listed By ETL
SURGITRON I PE RFORMANC E DATA
Model Number kA Per Phase Voltage Configuration Protection Modes MCOV
6kV 3000A VPR
1261-45 120kA 230V L-N 320 1000V
L-G 320 1000V
N-G 320 1000V
1261-85 120kA 230V L-N 320 1000V
L-G 320 1000V
N-G 320 1000V
UL 1449 3rd Edition
DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dim Inches (mm)
H1 10.75 (273.05)
H2
H1
H2 11.5 (292.1)
W1 8.9 (226.06)
W2 6.0 (152.4)
D 4.2 (106.68)
D
W2
W1
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10/22/14
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