Schneider IPRU40‑40KA Surge Protective Device

IPRU40‑40KA is a Type 2 pluggable AC surge protective device (СПД) from Schneider Electric’s Acti9 series.

Key specifications: maximum discharge current 40 kA, nominal discharge current 20 kA, maximum continuous operating voltage 350 V AC.

It uses metal oxide varistor (MOV) technology and is suitable for lightning and surge protection in power distribution networks with TT/TN‑S earthing systems.

Модель Объяснение

Код	Значение	Описание
IPRU	Ряд	Pluggable SPD of Schneider Acti9 series, supports hot‑swap module replacement for easy maintenance
40	Maximum discharge current (Imax)	40 kA (8/20 μs waveform)
40KA	Nominal discharge current (В)	20 kA (8/20 μs waveform) (Примечание: 40KA in model corresponds to In = 20 kA)
350В	Maximum continuous operating voltage (УК)	350 V AC, suitable for 400 V three‑phase and 230 V single‑phase systems
П	Number of poles	1П+Н / 2П / 3П+Н / 4П

Key Technical Specifications

Элемент	Ценить	Примечание
Protection class	Type 2	Complies with IEC 61643‑11:2011 & EN 61643‑11:2012
Discharge current	In = 20 kA, Imax = 40 kA (8/20 μs)	Common mode (CM) & differential mode (DM)
Voltage protection level (Вверх)	≤ 1.8 kV (DM), ≤ 1.4 kV (CM)	Low residual voltage
Response time	≤ 25 ns	Nanosecond‑level response
Operating voltage	Ue = 230/400 V AC, 50/60 Hz	Standard low‑voltage distribution
Max continuous voltage (УК)	350 V AC (DM), 260 V AC (CM)	Stable under grid fluctuations
Защита от проникновения	IP40 front, IP20 terminals	Industrial environment suitable
Рабочая температура	‑25 °C to +60 °C	Wide temperature range
Монтаж	35 mm standard DIN rail	Compatible with Acti9 circuit breakers
Электропроводка	Max 35 mm², recommended 16 mm² solid / 25 mm² flexible	Good conductivity & heat dissipation
Размеры	Width varies with poles (2П:45 mm, 3П+Н:72 mm, 4П:90 mm), H85 mm, D65 mm	Compact design
Масса	Приблизительно. 200–450 g (depends on poles)	Lightweight
Earthing system	ТТ / TN‑S	Not suitable for TN‑C

Key Advantages & Приложения
Преимущества

Pluggable design: Hot‑swap module without power interruption

Easy maintenance: Local status indicator (green = normal, red = fault)

Высокая надежность: MOV technology, длительный срок службы, strong anti‑aging

Safe design: Built‑in thermal disconnector to prevent fire risk

Strong compatibility: Fully compatible with Schneider Acti9 series

Типичные применения

Field	Приложение	Protected Equipment
Промышленная автоматизация	Workshop power, PLC cabinets, VFDs	Automation equipment, sensors
Коммерческие здания	Offices, malls, гостиницы	Lifts, HVAC, security, networks
Infrastructure	Дата-центры, telecom, transport	Servers, коммуникация, monitoring
New energy	PV inverters, wind converters	Power electronic devices
Жилой	Distribution boards, smart homes	Household appliances

Общие модели & Pole Configurations

Полная модель	поляки	Order No.	Приложение
IPRU40‑40KA 1P+N 350V	1П+Н	A9L040200	Single‑phase 2‑wire
IPRU40‑40KA 2P 350V	2П	A9L040300	Single‑phase 3‑wire
IPRU40‑40KA 3P+N 350V	3П+Н	A9L040600	Three‑phase 4‑wire
IPRU40‑40KA 4P 350V	4П	A9L040400	Three‑phase 4‑wire (full‑pole)

Выбор & Примечания по использованию
Coordination: Used as Type 2 protection, cooperate with Type 1 (например. IPR 120KA)
Pole selection: 3P+N/4P for three‑phase; 2P/1P+N for single‑phase
Установка: Incoming side of main / sub‑distribution board, after circuit breaker
Backup protection: Series 16–32A circuit breaker (breaking capacity ≥ 50 kA)
Электропроводка: Short and thick copper cable, length ≤ 50 cm
Обслуживание: Check indicator regularly; replace module when red (typical 5–8 years)
Difference Between IPRU40 & IPRD40

Особенность	IPRU40	IPRD40	Описание
Module type	Basic pluggable	Pluggable with remote indication	IPRD40 supports remote signal
Status	Local LED	Local LED + remote contact	1 C/O dry contact
Order No.	A9L040xxx	A9L40xxx	Different prefix
Цена	Ниже	Higher	Due to remote function

Full List of Schneider Surge Protective Devices (Acti9 Series)
Pluggable Type (iPRU / iPRD, Type 2, mainstream)

Ряд	Модель	Imax / В	УК	поляки	Order No.	Примечание
iPRU (Basic)	IPRU10‑10KA	10 kA / 5 kA	350 V	1P+N/2P/3P+N/4P	A9L010xxx	Local indication
	IPRU20‑20KA	20 kA / 10 kA	350 V	1P+N/2P/3P+N/4P	A9L020xxx	General Type 2
	IPRU40‑40KA	40 kA / 20 kA	350 V	1P+N/2P/3P+N/4P	A9L040xxx	Your model
	IPRU65‑65KA	65 kA / 30 kA	350 V	1P+N/2P/3P+N/4P	A9L065xxx	High current
	IPRU100‑100KA	100 kA / 50 kA	350 V	3P+N/4P	A9L100xxx	High energy
iPRD (Remote)	iPRD10/20/40/65	Same as iPRU	350 V	1P+N/2P/3P+N/4P	A9L40xxx	With remote dry contact

Фиксированный тип (iST / iPR, Type 2)

iST series: iST20, iST40, iST65 (Imax 20/40/65 kA), order no. A9L916xxx

iPR series: iPR20, iPR40, iPR65 (older fixed type, gradually replaced by iPRU)

Type 1 / Combined Type 1+2

iPRF1‑12.5r: Type 1, Imax = 12.5 kA (10/350 μs), 3P+N/4P, A9L012xxx

iPRD1‑15r/20r/25r: Type 1+2, Imax = 15/20/25 kA, 3P+N/4P

Special Series

iPRU‑DC: For PV DC systems (500 V / 1000 V DC)

iPTU: For low‑voltage signal lines

EA9L: Easy9 economical fixed type

Cross‑Brand Replacements for IPRU40‑40KA

(Type 2, Imax = 40 kA, In = 20 kA, Uc ≈ 350 V)

Siemens 5SD7 Series

5SD7462‑6CN: 2П, 40 kA/20 kA, 350 V, подключаемый

5SD7464‑6CN: 4П, 40 kA/20 kA, 350 V, подключаемый

5SD7466‑6CN: 3П+Н, 40 kA/20 kA, 350 V, подключаемый

Серия ABB OVR T2

OVR T2 2L 40‑320 P U: 2П, 40 kA/20 kA, 320 V

OVR T2 4L 40‑320 P U: 4П, 40 kA/20 kA, 320 V

OVR T2 3N 40‑320 P U: 3П+Н, 40 kA/20 kA, 320 V

Chinese Brands (Cost‑effective)

CHINT NU6‑II 40 kA/20 kA: 350 V, 1P+N/2P/3P+N/4P

DELIXI DZ47Y 40 kA/20 kA: 350 V, all poles

ZHONGLI ZL1‑40/2‑350: Type 2, 40 kA/20 kA, 350 V

III. Schneider Internal Replacements

Downsizing: IPRU20‑20KA (Imax = 20 kA), for low surge environments

Equal replacement: iPRD40‑40KA (with remote signal)

Upgrading: IPRU65‑65KA (Imax = 65 kA), higher surge protection

Выбор & Replacement Rules
Match core parameters: Imax, В, УК, Type 2, poles must be consistent
Mounting compatible: 35 mm DIN rail, similar width
Function difference: iPRD / 5SD7 / OVR have remote contacts; iPRU only local indication
System suitable: All for TT/TN‑S, not for TN‑C