3EK7 Medium Voltage
Silicone Insulated Surge Arresters
Answers for energy.
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Setting new Standards
The 3EK7‘s mechanical features:
Glass-collared MOV,
Silicone rubber housing,
FRP rods and
Aluminium end fi ttings.
Three types of 3EK7 surge arresters are available:
3EK7…-. C .. surge arresters according to IEC 60099-4
with metric thread,
3EK7...-. A .. surge arresters according to IEEE Std C 62.11
with imperial thread.
For special applications:
3EK7...-. B .. surge arresters according to IEEE Std C 62.11
with metric thread.
The new 3EK7 surge arrester from Siemens offers superior
protection against power surges for the equipment in
electrical distribution systems with operating voltages
of up to 72.5 kV. Besides being highly resistant to
environmental pollution of all kinds, its performance in
dealing with earth faults and its excellent short-circuit
ratings are setting entirely new standards. The silicone
on the new 3EK7 surge arrester refuses to allow any
deposits of pollution or fi lms of moisture to form on it.
Thus, surface currents caused by pollution will virtually
not occur. The 3EK7 arrester is also very lightweight,
robust and durable, due to its special cage design.
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3EK7 Design
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M12 or
Nut, washer
Clamp
End fi tting
Silicone housing,
directly molded
Metal oxide varistor MOV
Glass coating
FRP rods
End fi tting
Nut, washer
M12 or
8
/
inch stainless steel stud
3
8
/
inch stainless steel stud
3EK7 a top quality product
The silicone rubber (SR) housing is
molded directly onto the MOV blocks
and the protection cage. It provides an
excellent sealing system against
moisture ingress and partial discharges.
In addition, the MOV blocks are
glass-collared to prevent aging.
Highest quality materials. SR is highly
hydrophobic and maintains this ability
to repel water and any deposits of
pollution throughout its entire service
life. This results in high tracking and
erosion resistance. Furthermore, the
SR housing is self-extinguishing and
fl ame-retardant. These advantages
provide maintenance free and reliable
service life for 3EK7 arresters.
Manufacturing plants are certifi ed
under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
3EK7 arresters have been type tested
by an independent test laboratory.
Secure and reliable design
The 3EK7 series is based on a cage
of pre-stressed fi ber-reinforced plastic
rods for high mechanical strength,
reducing the risk of internal components
being ejected. In the extremely rare
event of the resistors being overloaded,
arcing cannot result in a build-up of
critical internal pressure, since the
resistors are not enclosed in a sealed
mechanical shell. Thus, the arc can
escape through the silicone sheath,
leaving the mechanical support
structure of the enclosure unharmed.
The cage is lightweight design and yet
it offers excellent torsional, tensile and
cantilever strength: Maximum working
cantilever strength of 350 Nm.
SR is resistant to UV and ozone exposure
as well as to all common organic and
non-organic solvents and cleaning
agents. Therefore, the 3EK7 is suitable
for any environmental conditions of
industrial areas as well as in desert or
coastal regions.
3EK7 arresters are suitable for a
temperature range from –55° C to +50° C.
Application altitude up to
3600 m a.s.l.
Fast delivery
Flexibility in production and in our
global network of service and sales
facilities provide fast and prompt
supply e. g. shipment ex stocks within
six days after your order has been
received for the surge arresters marked
with asterisk (*) (Refer to table on
page 4 and 6).
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3EK7 Arresters According to IEC 60099-4
Selection and Main Data
Voltage per unit U
1.25
1.2
1.15
1.1
1.05
1
0.95
0.9
0.85
0.8
0.11101001000
r
Preheating to 40° C
Preheating to 60° C and stressing
with rated energy
Time in seconds
Table 1: IEC power-frequency voltage versus time characteristic
Nominal discharge current I
Maximum continous operating voltage U
Rated voltage U
Long duration current impulse150 A325 A
High current pressure relief 20 kA20 kA
Low current pressure relief600 A600 A
High-current impulse65 kA100 kA
Maximum permisible static service load280 Nm350 Nm
Maximum permisible service load (MPSL)400 Nm500 Nm
1) Refer to fi gure 1 on page 8; (*) Available ex stock
pallet
pallet
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Drawings and Accessories
23.5
64
∅ 12.5
∅ 45
Figure 2: NEMA insulating bracket for Ur ≤ 21 kV
H*
Order code P12; 0.25 kg
26
52.5
39.5
50.5
171
12520
∅ 14
38
41
3314
75
M12
or 3/8”
∅ 119
36
Figure 1: 3EK7 surge arrester main dimensions
* please see tables on page 5 or 7
214
173
12
23.5
64
∅ 12.5
52.5
26
256
21020
Figure 3: NEMA insulating bracket for Ur > 21 kV
Order code P12; 0.4 kg
299
258
39.5
∅ 14
12
41
3314
75
24
Figure 4: DIN insulating bracket for U
Order code P22; 0.85 kg
8
14.5
15
≤ 21 kV
r
26
17
60
24
Figure 5: DIN insulating bracket for Ur > 21 kV
Order code P22; 1 kg
14.5
15
26
17
60
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14.5
12
∅ 13
16
75
20
Figure 6: L-bracket
Order code M12; 0.1 kg
∅ 13
40
450
33
∅ 13
13
∅ 13
8
263060
197
∅ 14
30
152
15
Figure 7: DIN metal bracket (stainless), Order code P23; 0.6 kg and
DIN metal bracket (hot dip galvanised), Order code P21; 0.6 kg
∅ 14 or 10.2∅ 14
50
25
152
202
Figure 8: Insulated ground lead/Insulated line lead
Order code P51/M51; 0.09 kg, 16 mm
221 (8.7”)
145
4164
57
14.3
434320
2
14
20
18
25
40
Figure 10: Transformer bracket 8.7”
Order code Q11; 0.6 kg
78
Figure 9: NEMA metal bracket (hot dip galvanized)
Order code P11; 0.6 kg
280 (11”)
178
4164
57
14.3
434320
14
20
Figure 11: Transformer bracket 11”
Order code Q12; 0.7 kg
18
78
25
40
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Drawings and Accessories
310 (12.25”)
178
14
4163
57
14.3
434320
Figure 12: Transformer bracket 12.25”
Order code Q13; 0.8 kg
73
0…120
220
198
10.5…150
66
71
18
25
40
15.2
78
18
∅ 18
368 (14.5”)
327
46
866486
69
14.3
55404055
19
54
Figure 13: Transformer bracket 14.5”
Order code Q14; 0.8 kg
∅ 254
∅ 200
3 x 120°
14
18
35
76
14
40
142
227
Figure 14: NEMA X-arm bracket
Order code Q51; 1.3 kg
Figure 16: Line clamp
Order code M11; 0.1 kg
10
cable ∅ 8…∅ 14
cable ∅ 14…∅ 18
253.5
Figure 15: Mounting plate, 37 mm height
Order code Q81; 1.6 kg
∅ 15
57
24.5
∅ 75
Figure 17: Bird protection cap
Order code M81; 50 g
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45
∅ 12.5
24
4
Figure 18: Stainless steel cap
Order code M71; 5 g
Figure 19: Disconnector
Order code P31; 0.1 kg
Outline drawings for common design options are shown
in fi gure 20, 21 and 22
M12 or 3/8”
Figure 20: 3EK7 surge arrester with
accessories P12 and P31
Figure 21: 3EK7 surge arrester with
accessories P12, P31 and Q51
Figure 22: 3EK7 surge arrester
with accessories P12, P31, P52 and Q11
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Example
Part number
Internal use
Rated voltage in kV x 10
–
Classification
Nominal discharge current In = 5 kA or distribution class, normal duty2
Distribution class, heavy duty3
Nominal discharge current In = 10 kA or riser pole4
Standard
IEEE Std C 62.11 with imperial-thread terminalsA
IEEE Std C 62.11 with metric-thread terminalsB
IEC - 60099-4 with metric-thread terminalsC
For additional parts only*
High-voltage terminal equipped with
Line clamp, washer, nut M11
L-bracket, washer, nutM12
Line lead, insulated, 450 mm/18 inch, 16 mm
Stainless steel capM71
Bird-protection cap
Earth terminal equipped with
NEMA metal bracket (hot dip galvanized steel)P11
NEMA insulating bracket
DIN metal bracket (hot dip galvanized steel)P21
DIN insulating bracketP22
DIN metal bracket (stainless steel)P23
Disconnector
Ground lead, insulated, 450 mm/18 inch, 16 mm
Mounting auxiliaries
Transformer bracket 8.7 inchQ11
Transformer bracket 11 inchQ12
Transformer bracket 12.25 inchQ13
Transformer bracket 14.5 inchQ14
X-arm bracketQ51
Mounting plate for 200 mm and 10 inch bolt circle
*Other additional parts on request
Not all combinations are possible
E-mail: arrester@siemens.de
Energy Sector
Freyeslebenstrasse 1
91058 Erlangen, Germany
Siemens AG
Energy Sector
Power Transmission Division
High Voltage Products
Nonnendammallee 104
13623 Berlin, Germany
www.siemens.com/arrester-download
www.siemens.com/energy
Power Transmission Division
Order No. E50001-G630-A110-X-4A00
Printed in Germany
Dispo 30000
TH 263-081130 470044 PA 11080.5
Printed on elementary chlorine-free
bleached paper.
All rights reserved.
Trademarks mentioned in this document
are the property of Siemens AG, its
affi liates, or their respective owners.
Subject to change without prior notice.
The information in this document
contains general descriptions of the
technical options available, which
may not apply in all cases. The required
technical options should therefore
be specifi ed in the contract.
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