ES-8163 Rev.2

MALN

Lightning Surge Protectors for
Electronics Equipment M-RESTER

ONE-PORT SURGE PROTECTOR
BETWEEN NEUTRAL AND PROTECTIVE EARTH

(class I)
Functions & Features
• Designed to protect electronics equipment from direct lightning surges entering through power supply cable
• One-port surge protector according to IEC61643-1
• Connected between neutral and protective earth
• High discharge current capacity of 100 kA (10/350 μsec.)
• Protect against overvoltage between N and PE caused by earth fault
Typical Applications
• Protection between N and PE of TT system
• Installation in service entrance switch gear

MODEL: MALN–230

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: MALN-230

OPERATIONAL VOLTAGE

230: 230 V AC

RELATED PRODUCTS

• Wiring bridge (model: CNB2)
• One-port surge protector for power supply use (model: MAL)
■ Coordination of surge protector (Class II)
Unnecessary when this surge protector and the device to protect are adjacent (less than 10 m).
• One-port surge protector for power supply use (model: MAKF)
• One-port surge protector between N and PE (model: MAKN)
• Lightning surge protector for three-phase power supply (model: MAT2)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Degree of protection: IP20
Surge protection type: Voltage switching type one-port SPD (IEC 61643-1)
Discharge element: Gas discharge tube
Connection: Push-lock screw terminal (torque: 4.5 N·m)
Applicable wire size: 8 - 35 mm², stripped length 15 mm
Housing material: Flame-resistant resin

INSTALLATION

Operating temperature: -5 to +55°C (23 to 131°F)
Operating humidity: 30 to 90 %RH (non-condensing)
Mounting: DIN rail
Weight: 230 g (0.51 lb)

PERFORMANCE

Response time: ≤ 50 nsec.
Maximum discharge current: 100 kA (10/350 μsec.)
Surge protection: IEC 61643-1 Class I

STANDARDS & APPROVALS

EU conformity:
Low Voltage Directive
EN 61643-11
RoHS Directive

CONNECTION EXAMPLES

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS & TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS unit: mm [inch]