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Pluggable SPDs – DIN Rail Mounted

BLITZDUCTOR XTU
• Combined lightning current and surge arrester
– Max. discharge capacity for balanced data interfaces
– Capable of carrying lightning currents up to 10 kA (10/350 µs)
– For installation in conformity with the lightning protection zone
concept at the boundaries from 0A – 2 and higher
• With actiVsense technology
– Automatically detects the signal voltage ranging from 0 to 180 V
– Optimally adapts the voltage protection level to the currently
applied signal
Pluggable SPDs – DIN Rail Mounted – Capable of protecting terminal equipment due to adapted voltage
protection level
– One arrester type for two different data interfaces
• Integrated RFID LifeCheck monitoring function
– Arresters can be tested without downtime
– Detection of pre-damaged arresters
– High signal availability due to preventive replacement of arresters
• Arrester consists of a protection module and a base part
– For DIN rail mounting with a standard base part
– Easy replacement of protection modules
BLITZDUCTOR XTU for protecting different balanced signal and data interfaces. – Vibration and shock-tested for safe operation
Space-saving two-part design comprising a base part and a protection module for – Two universal base parts with / without signal disconnection
DIN rail mounting.

The compact BLITZDUCTOR XTU combined lightning current and surge This DIN rail mounted arrester is ideally suited for use in information
arrester is designed for protecting information and automation equipment technology transmission systems such as telecommunication, bus or
and systems and distinguishes itself through its unique actiVsense tech- measuring and control systems.
nology. The arrester does not have a specific nominal voltage and can thus The protection module and base part must be ordered separately!
be used for all voltages from 0 to 180 V with a superimposed signal
voltage (± 5 V/50 MHz). The nominal current is limited to 100 mA which
is completely sufficient for information technology applications.
Its innovative actiVsense technology allows the arrester to detect the sig-
nal voltage and to automatically adapt the voltage protection level to this 250 V Up
voltage. This makes the arrester ideal for applications where changing or C2
slowly fluctuating signal levels (≤ 400 Hz) are to be expected. In case of 200 V C3
interference, BLITZDUCTOR XTU arresters always provide a minimal resid- U N
ual voltage for every signal voltage and therefore afford maximum pro- 150 V
tection for the devices and system circuits connected to them.
BLITZDUCTOR XTU is available in two versions. The four-pole version pro- 100 V
vides protection for two separate balanced interfaces, i.e. the arrester
automatically detects the operating / signal voltage for every pair and 50 V Up line-line for In (8/20 µs) C2
optimally adapts the voltage protection level for every signal circuit. This Up line-line for 1 kV/µs C3
makes it possible to protect two different balanced interfaces with a sin- UN
gle arrester, thus reducing installation time, saving costs and reducing the 0 V 20 V 40 V 60 V 80 V 100 V 120 V 140 V 160 V 180 V
variety of arresters required. If only one signal interface is to be protected, Operating voltage U N
a two-pole version can be used for a balanced data interface (one pair).
This version also provides the option of connecting cable shields either Voltage protection level diagram BXTU
direcly or indirectly to the equipotential bonding.

Optimally adapted voltage protection The protection module of the plug- To ensure high availability of the sig- DIN rail mounting by means of inte-
level with integrated actiVsense tech- gable arrester safely snaps into the nal circuits, the integrated LifeCheck grated earthing contact.
nology ensures protection of terminal base part, thus ensuring vibration and feature a quick check of whether the
equipment. shock resistance. arrester is pre-damaged.

168 You will find detailed product information on our website Valid as of August 1, 2020