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User Manual - USA

TPS3 12 & TPS3 15

Surge Protective Device

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Summary of Contents for TPS3 12

Page 1: ...User Manual USA TPS3 12 TPS3 15 Surge Protective Device ...

Page 2: ...ge rating of the SPD and system must be verified before energizing the SPD Failure to follow these guidelines can lead to abnormally high voltages at the SPD This may cause the SPD to fail The warranty is voided if the SPD is incorrectly installed and or if the neutral conductor in the service entrance equipment or downstream of separately derived systems is not bonded to ground in accordance with...

Page 3: ...n Torque 6 System Grounding 6 NEMA 3R Drain Holes for Standard Steel Enclosure 6 Optional Flush Mount Installation Considerations 7 Retro fit to an Existing Panel with No Available Breaker Positions 7 Disconnect Switch Opt on TPS3 12 Std on TPS3 15 7 UL 1283 required language concerning the installation of EMI Filters 7 TPS3 12 and TPS3 15 Installation Instructions 8 Operation 10 Surge Counter Res...

Page 4: ...tion with installation operation or maintenance Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser s purposes the matter should be referred to the local Siemens sales office Do Not Hi Pot Test SPDs Any factory or on site testing of power distribution equipment that exceeds normal operating voltage such as high potential in...

Page 5: ...eplaceable module Do not attempt to disassemble the module as it stores charge Simplified Explanation of Operation As SPDs sense overvoltage they create a momentary internal short circuit thereby redirecting harmful surge energy to earth ground SPDs are capable of repeating this function repeatedly For optimum protection staged surge suppression should be implemented at the service entrance and al...

Page 6: ...e Current Rating TPS3 12 TPS3 L12 TPS3 15 TPS3 L15 10 100kA per phase 15 150kA per phase 20 200kA per phase 25 250kA per phase 30 300kA per phase 40 400kA per phase 45 450kA per phase 50 500kA per phase 60 600kA per phase 80 800kA per phase 90 900kA per phase 1K 1000kA per phase AVAILABLE OPTIONS When Option is Not Selected Include a 0 in the Field option code description TPS3 12 TPS3 L12 TPS3 15 ...

Page 7: ... mount or pull box enclosures are available as options Before installing ensure that your enclosure type and application are appropriate per NEMA 250 with regard to moisture dirt excessive dust flammable materials or atmospheres corrosivevapors etc Pleaseconsultfactoryifenclosure needs changed This SPD is designed to operate in an ambient temperature range of 40 C 40 F to 60 C 140 F with a relativ...

Page 8: ...e Rating Before installing SPD verify that it has the same voltage rating as the power distribution system Compare the SPDs nameplate voltage or model number and ensure that SPD configuration matches the intended power source See Table 1 The specifier or the user of the device should be familiar with the configuration and arrangement of the power distribution system in which any SPD is to be insta...

Page 9: ...tems ground impedance should be as low as possible When metallic raceway is used as an additional grounding conductor an insulated grounding conductor should be run inside the raceway and sized per the NEC Adequate electrical continuity must be maintained at all raceway connections Do not use isolating bushings to interrupt a metallic raceway run A separate isolated ground for the SPD may isolate ...

Page 10: ...oned to reduce leads See Figure 6 Models with rectangular enclosures may be repositioned by inverting only Excludes thru door handle options There is limited working space around the Disconnect Switch This is a consequence of reducing internal size and lead lengths Please be patient Disconnectswitchwillaccept6AWGto1 0AWG with6AWGpreferred Torque connections to 18 inch pounds Over torquing connecti...

Page 11: ...nfirm panel is deenergized Identify connection breaker location and SPD location Make sure leads are short Reducing inches matters InstallationTips SPDmoduleismountedonbackplanewithin its enclosure In many cases the backplane assembly can be unboltedandrotatedintwoorfourdirectionstoyieldshortest leads SeeFigure7 Carefullydisconnect ribboncable s and unbolt backplane assembly Various configurations...

Page 12: ... 0 31 DIA 4Plc 15 25 15 25 18 00 20 75 8 87 15 25 STUDS Consult factory for more options at 1 888 333 3545 A Advanced Protection Technologies Inc Clearwater Florida Listed 56E3 TVSS U R L CAUTION 2 1 3 4 6 5 7 8 Advanced Protection Technologies Inc Clearwater Florida Listed 56E3 TVSS U R L CAUTION B C N A B C N A B N C G THREE POLE C Advanced Protection Technologies Inc Clearwater Florida Listed 5...

Page 13: ...n or technician Until a qualified person evaluates the unit press Alarm Silence to silence the alarm The LED above Alarm Silence illuminates when the alarm is deactivated Normal operation occurs with the Alarm Silence LED extinguished The red Service LED will remain illuminated even though the Audible Alarm has been silenced Test tests the red Service LED the Audible Alarm and changes the state of...

Page 14: ... Service Please contact TPS Technical Support at 1 888 333 3545 for service related issues Quality SPDs are designed and tested to withstand severe duty However there are various electrical anomalies against which SPDs cannot protect These are generally Sustained Overvoltages also known as Temporary Overvoltages TOVs In this context Sustained Overvoltages may be only a few cycles Failed SPDs tend ...

Page 15: ... tabs near the inter module diagnostic wiring An illuminated red LED indicates the damaged module ExtraInformation Shouldonedamagedmoduleberemoved theSPD can still function correctly with one module If the diagnostic display cable was connected to the removed module reconnect the cable to the other module s quick release connector The diagnostic display will function correctly TPS3 15 s with Type ...

Page 16: ...Siemens Industry Inc Building Technologies Division 5400 Triangle Parkway Norcross GA 30092 888 333 3545 info us siemens com 6 17 11 jb 8172 ...

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