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Electrical Transient  
Suppression Filter Systems

Installation, Operation 
and Maintenance Manual

PN  750-0072-010      B00

ISM

S U R G E

   

P R O T E C T I O N

Integrated Suppression Module

TM

Summary of Contents for ISM Series

Page 1: ...Electrical Transient Suppression Filter Systems Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual PN 750 0072 010 B00 ISMS U R G E P R O T E C T I O N Integrated Suppression Module TM ...

Page 2: ...oubleshooting 15 Installation Assistance 15 Operation Maintenance 16 Options 16 Standards and Listings 16 Appendix 17 Dimensional Specifications 17 Warranty 15 Year Limited 19 Table of Contents tnbpowersolutions com current_technology The ISM TM Integrated Suppression Module is an electrical transient suppression filter system that protects today s facilities from costly downtime and equipment dam...

Page 3: ...ed electrical professional When shortcuts are taken or installation procedures are not followed the ISM system may be damaged or may not provide adequate protection Improper installation may also void the warranty It is extremely important to follow these installation procedures carefully Today s sophisticated electronic equipment requires superior suppression filter systems By selecting Current T...

Page 4: ...tion properly This device is suitable for installation where the available short circuit current is 200 000 rms symmetrical amperes at 600VAC or less tnbpowersolutions com current_technology The ISM offers a full range of monitoring options when connected to an optional monitoring package from the most sophisticated power quality monitoring features offered in any surge suppression product These f...

Page 5: ...ting Available ISM TM kA Ratings 050 080 100 125 150 200 250 300 Voltage 208 120 208 240 120 240 380 220 380 480 277 480 600 347 600 Configuration 1G 1 Phase Grounded 2G 2 Phase Grounded Split Phase 3Y 3 Phase Grounded Wye 3R 3 Phase Grounded High Resistance 3H 3 Phase Grounded High Leg Delta 3D 3 Phase Grounded Delta Filter F EMI RFI Filter Type 1 SPD F3 UL1283 Filter Type 2 SPD No Filter if Blan...

Page 6: ...e altitude is below 13 000 feet Pre Installation Checklist This device features an internal protection that will disconnect the surge protective component at the end of its useful life but will maintain power to the load now unprotected If this situation is undesirable for the application follow the manufacturer s instructions for replacing the device The ISM is a Type 4 component assembly which i...

Page 7: ...w the electrical relationship between the ISM and these four basic service configurations WYE DELTA High Leg DELTA and SPLIT PHASE Service Configurations Figure 1 3 Phase 4 Wire WYE B N C A N G Xo BOND EARTH GROUND C B A N G LOAD ISM Unit TM N B A G C LOAD ISM Unit TM B A G C G EARTH GROUND C A B C B A G ...

Page 8: ...hase 4 Wire High Leg DELTA Figure 4 1 Phase 3 Wire SPLIT PHASE N G Xo BOND EARTH GROUND N G LOAD ISM Unit TM N B A G C C A N B C B A NOTE HIGH LEG MUST BE B PHASE N L2 L1 L2 L1 N G Xo BOND EARTH GROUND N G LOAD ISM Unit TM N A G C tnbpowersolutions com current_technology ...

Page 9: ...to a circuit breaker molded case switch or fused disconnect If a breaker or molded case switch is used for connecting the phase conductors Current Technology recommends a 100 amp rating Table 2 Maximum Recommended Conductor Size W A R N I N G The performance of the ISM will be severely limited if the conductors are too long are of too small a wire gauge have too many bends or have sharp bends Thes...

Page 10: ... ISMTM W A R N I N G Prior to proceeding ensure the SPD unit does not have voltage applied to its input terminals ISM models equipped with an EMI filter system F suffix and have a neutral connection come with a green jumper wire that loops out of the 3 pin connector on the ISM and connects a filter neutral to ground In certain medical applications or circuits which employ GFCI protection this Neut...

Page 11: ...able for corrosive environments as well For direct sunlight applications Current Technology suggests shading any optional monitoring components All conduits and fittings must be rated and properly installed such that the final installation maintains the NEMA rating For systems requiring end use regulatory compliance Current Technology recommends mounting the ISM inside a sturdy polymeric enclosure...

Page 12: ...n Checklist found in the beginning of this manual was completed correctly before proceeding Confirm Line Voltage Measure the line to line voltages feeding the panelboard or disconnect and be sure they are within 10 of the rated line voltage of the ISM Use the following table to determine the range of acceptable voltages for each model of the ISM Table 3 Acceptable Voltage Ranges for All ISM Models...

Page 13: ...due to internal fuse operation Test the operation of the Form C contacts by de energizing the ISM and checking the state of the contacts with a continuity tester or observing the effect of the contacts on the user provided remote alarm circuits If your ISM has the M2X Option See Figure 7 The M2X option is equipped with a surge counter The number of surges detected by the ISM is displayed on a 6 di...

Page 14: ...he user M3 System only If the Surge Module or Current Rating settings are changed the Protection levels will change automatically 3 Subsequent Status message will be displayed on M3 Character and Graphics Displays where x is corresponding Phase A B C or L1 L2 The Highest Priority condition will over write earlier conditions Messages may be truncated to fit screen area with T B acceptance 4 Red Sys...

Page 15: ...URE One or more phase indicator lights are off Check that the external power source supplying power to unit is energized Check that the circuit breaker or switch if appropriate feeding the ISM is turned on Phase status lights are orange indicating 40 75 protection Phase status lights are red indicating 40 protection Check the cables connecting the monitoring devices to the suppression module Exerc...

Page 16: ... from a Current Technology authorized service representative The ISM Surge Suppression System is available with the following options MxX Remote Monitor Extension M1X through M6EX M0 No Stand Alone Monitoring M1X LED Phase Audible Alarm Dry Relay Contacts M2X M1 Surge Counter M3X Advanced Monitoring Character Display Modbus RTU M4EX M3 Ethernet Modbus TCP M5X Advanced Monitoring Graphics Display M...

Page 17: ... TM INTEGRATED SUPPRESSION MODULE Dimensional Specifications 7 25 CONNECTOR 5 PIN POWER 3 PIN N G FILTER JUMPER 20 PIN RIBBON CONNECTOR TERMINAL LUG For 6 AWG WIRE MAX 5 87 4 40 6 56 267 TYP 11 61 4 38 3 69 50kA 100kA Appendix ...

Page 18: ...INTEGRATED SUPPRESSION MODULE 12 49 11 61 4 38 3 69 CONNECTOR 5 PIN POWER CONNECTOR FILTER JUMPER 3 PIN N G 20 PIN RIBBON TERMINAL LUG FOR 2 AWG WIRE MAX 11 11 4 40 11 81 267 TYP 125kA 300kA tnbpowersolutions com current_technology ...

Page 19: ...IN IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY FOR CURRENT TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES THOMAS BETTS POWER SOLUTIONS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Installation operation or use of the Product for which this warranty i...

Page 20: ...ology is a registered trademark of Thomas Betts International Inc Specifications are subject to change without notice Visit our website for latest revisions Thomas Betts Power Solutions 5900 Eastport Blvd Richmond VA 23231 4453 USA Tel 804 236 3300 Toll free 800 238 5000 Fax 804 236 4841 tnbpowersolutions com current_technology 750 0072 010 B00 081418 Model Date of Purchase Date Installed Installe...

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