The Surge Protection Device (SPD)
SPD symbol
Figure 2 shows how the SPD is connected in a switchboard. It is in
parallel with other loads and hence it gets its name shunt-
connected SPD.
Imax and In are tested using the 8/20 µs current wave shape.
The three types of SPD
How to properly size surge protective devices
SPD COMPARISON OF LOCATION CATEGORY AND EXPOSURE
Cascading
Test wave shapes as defined in IEC61643
Standards.
Open circuit test voltage for testing SPDs as defined in
IEC61643 Standards.