Surge Arresters Guide

High Voltage Surge Arresters Buyers Guide
Table of contents
Product information
Introduction Definitions Simplified selection procedure Design features - Porcelain-housed surge arresters, EXLIM Design features - Silicone polymer-housed surge arresters, PEXLIM The PEXLINK concept Quality control and testing 3 4 7 15 17 22 28
Technical information
Zinc oxide surge arresters with silicone polymer-housed insulator: PEXLIM R, IEC class 2 PEXLIM Q, IEC class 3 PEXLIM P-X, IEC class 4 PEXLIM P-Y, IEC class 4 HS PEXLIM P-T, IEC class 4 HS PEXLIM T-T, IEC class 5 Zinc oxide surge arresters with porcelain-housed insulator: EXLIM R, IEC class 2 EXLIM Q-E, IEC class 3 EXLIM Q-D, IEC class 3 EXLIM P, IEC class 4 EXLIM T, IEC class 5 Accessories: Introduction EXCOUNT-A EXCOUNT-I EXCOUNT-II 104 108 110 112 71 77 84 90 98 29 36 45 52 59 65
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Safe, secure and economic supply of electricity with ABB surge arresters
ABB surge arresters are the primary protection against atmospheric and switching overvoltages. They are generally connected in parallel with the equipment to be protected to divert the surge current. The active elements (ZnO blocks) of ABB surge arresters are manufactured using a highly non-linear ceramic resistor material, composed primarily of zinc oxide mixed with other metal oxides and sintered together. Strong focus on quality at all stages, from raw material through to finished product, ensures that ABB surge arresters survive the designed stresses with ease and with good margins. Different dimensions permit a large variety of standard arresters as well as client-specific solutions as regards protection levels and energy capability. This Buyers Guide deals with high voltage surge arresters for standard AC applications. For other applications, such as series capacitors protection, shunt capacitor protection or DC applications, contact your ABB sales representative.
Product range
Product family Arrester classification
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Type
Max. system voltage kVrms

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Rated voltage
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Energy requirement/ Lightning intensity
Mechanical strength Nm
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kVrms
PEXLIM Silicone polymer-housed arrester Superior where low weight, reduced clearances, flexible mounting, non-fragility and additional personnel safety is required. Major component for PEXLINKTM concept for transmission line protection.
10 kA, IEC class 2 10 kA, IEC class 3 20 kA, IEC class 4 20 kA, IEC class 4 PEXLIM R PEXLIM Q PEXLIM P-X PEXLIM P-Y 24 - 170 52 - 420 52 - 420 300 - 550 18 - 144 42 - 360 42 - 360 228 - 444 Moderate High Very high Very high 1 600 4 000 4 000 9 000
HS PEXLIM High strength silicone polymer-housed arrester Specially suited to extreme seismic zones.
20 kA, IEC class 4 20 kA, IEC class 5 HS PEXLIM P HS PEXLIM T 245 - 550 245 - 800 180 - 444 180 - 612 Very high Very high 28 000 28 000
EXLIM Porcelain-housed arrester

10 kA, IEC class 2 10 kA, IEC class 3 10 kA, IEC class 3 20 kA, IEC class 4 20 kA, IEC class 5
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EXLIM R EXLIM Q-E EXLIM Q-D EXLIM P EXLIM T
52 - 170 52 - 245 170 - 420 52 - 550 245 - 800
42 - 168 42 - 228 132 - 420 42 - 444 180 - 624
Moderate High High Very high Very high
7 500 7 500 18 000 18 000 18 000
Arrester classication according to IEC 60099-4 (nominal discharge current, line discharge class). Arresters with lower or higher voltages may be available on request for special applications. Specied short-term service load (SSL).
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Definitions
NOTE! The standards referred to hereunder are the latest editions of IEC 60099-4 and ANSI/IEEE C62.11
ANSI (MCOV) ANSI lists the maximum continuous operating voltage (MCOV) for all arrester ratings used in a table. The value is used in all tests specified by ANSI. MCOV is less stringent as regards uneven voltage distribution in an arrester. Temporary overvoltages (TOV) Temporary overvoltages, as differentiated from surge overvoltages, are oscillatory power frequency overvoltages of relatively long duration (from a few cycles to hours). The most common form of TOV occurs on the healthy phases of a system during an earth-fault involving one or more phases. Other sources of TOV are load-rejection, energization of unloaded lines etc. The TOV capability of the arresters is indicated with prior energy stress in the relevant catalogues. Residual voltage/Discharge voltage This is the peak value of the voltage that appears between the terminals of an arrester during the passage of discharge current through it. Residual voltage depends on both the magnitude and the waveform of the discharge current. The voltage/current characteristics of the arresters are given in the relevant catalogues. Energy capability Standards do not explicitly define energy capability of an arrester. The only measure specified is the Line Discharge Class in IEC. Often, this is not enough information to compare different manufacturers and, therefore, ABB presents energy capability also in kJ/kV (Ur). This is done in 3 different ways: Two impulses as per IEC clause 8.5.5. This is the energy that the arrester is subjected to in the switching surge operating duty test (clause 8.5.5.) while remaining thermally stable thereafter against the specified TOV and U c . Routine test energy This is the total energy that each individual block is subjected to in our production tests.
Maximum system voltage (Um) The maximum voltage between phases during normal service. Nominal discharge current (IEC) The peak value of the lightning current impulse which is used to classify the arrester. Lightning classifying current (ANSI/IEEE) The designated lightning current used to perform the classification tests. Rated voltage (Ur) An arrester fulfilling the IEC standard must withstand its rated voltage (Ur) for 10 s after being preheated to 60 C and subjected to energy injection as defined in the standard. Thus, Ur shall equal at least the 10-second TOV capability of an arrester. Additionally, rated voltage is used as a reference parameter. NOTE! TOV capability of EXLIM and PEXLIM arresters exceeds the IEC requirements. Duty-cycle voltage rating (ANSI) The designated maximum permissible voltage between its terminals at which an arrester is designed to perform its duty cycle. Continuous operating voltage It is the maximum permissible r.m.s. power frequency voltage that may be applied continuously between the arrester terminals. This voltage is defined in different ways (verified by different test procedures) in IEC and ANSI. IEC (Uc) IEC gives the manufacturer the freedom to decide Uc. The value is verified in the operating duty test. Any uneven voltage distribution in the arrester shall be accounted for.
Single-impulse energy This is the maximum permissible energy, which an arrester may be subjected to in one single impulse of 4 ms duration or longer and remain thermally stable against specified TOV and U c . NOTE! Corresponding values based on Uc are obtained by multiplying the catalogue values by the ratio Ur/Uc. Short-circuit capability This is the ability of an arrester, in the event of an overload due to any reason, to conduct the resulting system shortcircuit current without violent shattering which may damage nearby equipment or injure personnel. After such an operation, the arrester must be replaced. The system short-circuit current may be high or low depending on the system impedance and earthing conditions. Hence short-circuit capability is verified at different current levels. External insulation withstand strength It is the maximum value of the applied voltage (of a specified wave shape) which does not cause the flashover of an arrester. Unlike other equipment, arresters are designed to discharge internally and the voltage across the housing can never exceed the protective levels. Thus, the external insulation is self-protected if its withstand strength is higher than the protective levels corrected for installation altitude. The standards specify additional safety factors, exclusive of correction for altitude, as under: IEC: 15% for short impulses and 10% for long impulses (at sea level) ANSI: 20% for short impulses and 15% for long impulses (at sea level) NOTE! The altitude correction factors are 13% per 1 0 00 m (IEC) and 10% per 1 0 00 m (ANSI). All EXLIM and PEXLIM arresters fully comply with IEC and ANSI standards for installations up to 1 0 00 m, often with a large margin.
Pollution performance IEC 60815 defines four levels of pollution (from light to very heavy) and stipulates the required creepage for porcelain housings as indicated in the table here.
Pollution level Light (L) Medium (M) Heavy (H) Very heavy (V) Specific creepage in mm/kV (Um) 16 20 25 31
In the absence of similar standards for polymeric housings, the table also applies at present to such housings. The creepage distance is the length measured along the housings external profile and serves as a measure of the arrester performance in polluted environments with respect to the risk of external flashover. Since the mean diameter for all the standard arresters is less than 300 mm, the specific creepage distance is the same as the nominal creepage distance. SSL Specified short-term load. SLL Specified long-term load (for PEXLIM arresters this is a declared value based on cyclic loading). MBL Mean breaking load
Definitions
Transmission Line Arresters
Backflashover Occurs when lightning strikes the tower structure or overhead shield wire. The lightning discharge current, flowing through the tower and tower footing impedance, produces potential differences across the line insulation. If the line insulation strength is exceeded, flashover occurs i.e. a backflashover. Backflashover is most prevalent when tower footing impedance is high. Compact insulation lines Transmission lines with reduced clearances between phases and between phase and earth and with lower insulation level withstand than for normal lines for the same system voltage. Coupling factor The ratio of included surge voltage on a parallel conductor to that on a struck conductor. This factor is determined from the geometric relationships between phase and ground (or protected phase conductors). A value often used for estimation purposes is 0.25. Energy capability The energy that a surge arrester can absorb, in one or more impulses, without damage and without loss of thermal stability. The capability is different for different types and duration of impulses. Keraunic level Number of annual thunderstorm days for a given region.
Shielding Protection of phase conductors from direct lightning strokes; generally, by means of additional conductor(s) running on the top of the towers and grounded through the tower structures. Shielding angle The included angle, usually between 20 to 30 degrees, between shield wire and phase conductor. Shielding failure Occurs when lightning strikes a phase conductor of a line protected by overhead shield wires. TLA Transmission Line Arresters. Tower footing impedance The impedance seen by a lightning surge flowing from the tower base to true ground. The risk for backflashover increases with increasing footing impedance. Travelling waves Occur when lightning strikes a transmission line span and a high current surge is injected on to the struck conductor. The impulse voltage and current waves divide and propagate in both directions from the stroke terminal at a velocity of approximately 300 meters per microsecond with magnitudes determined by the stroke current and line surge impedance.
Simplified selection procedure
The selection is carried out in two major steps: Matching the electrical characteristics of the arresters to the systems electrical demands Matching the mechanical characteristics of the arresters to the systems mechanical and environmental requirements. The final selection is reflected in the arrester type designation.
System/arrester parameters
Vocabulary Um Uc Ur TOV T k U ps U pl U ws U wl Maximum system voltage Continuous operating voltage Rated voltage Temporary overvoltage TOV strength factor Earth fault factor Switching impulse protective level Lightning impulse protective level Switching impulse withstand level Lightning impulse withstand level
Flowchart for simplified selection of surge arresters

Electrical selection
System voltage (Um) System earthing Earth-fault duration Rated voltage (Ur1,...,rn = Utov1/T1...Utovn/Tn) [TOV curves] Line discharge class and arrester type See Table 2 Rated voltage (Ur0) See Table 1 Select rated voltage = maximum (Ur0, Ur1,... Urn)
Other TOV (amplitude & duration) Line/apparatus energy
Arrester protection levels Upl and Ups at co-ordination currents See Table 3 Equipment external withstand values (Uwl, Uws) Calculate protection margins ((Uwl/Upl) - 1) x 100) ((Uws/Ups) - 1) x 100)
Choose next higher discharge class NO YES
Acceptable margins?
Mechanical selection
Pollution level Creepage distance
SELECTION COMPLETE
Short-circuit rating
Housing dimensions NO Adequate safety margins? YES
Terminal load
Wind load Static/dynamic Combination Seismic load Mechanical strength See Table 4
Other loads
Matching the system characteristics
Arrester rated voltage (Ur) For each system voltage, the tables Guaranteed protective data show a range of Ur and maximum continuous operating voltages Uc, all of which are capable of withstanding the actual continuous operating voltage (Uca) with sufficient margin. Hence, the selection of Ur is only a function of the applied temporary overvoltages, TOV, (Utov), taking into account their amplitudes and duration. TOV are long-duration, mostly power frequency (p.f.) or nearly p.f. voltages, with or without harmonics, generated by system events. The arresters must withstand the heat energy generated by them. Most commonly, a single or two-phase earth fault leads to a TOV in the healthy phase(s) and also in the neutral of Yconnected transformers. Its amplitude is determined by the system earthing conditions and its duration by the fault-clearance time. If the earth-fault factor, (k) = Utov/Uca, is 1.4 or less, the system is considered to be effectively earthed. Generally, this implies a solid connection of the neutral to the earth grid. All other forms of earthing via an impedance or a non-earthing of the neutral is considered as non-effective with k = 1.73 For effectively earthed systems, the fault-clearance time is generally under 1 s but it can vary widely among different systems. The catalogues list the values of TOV capability for 1 and 10 s duration after a prior energy stress (as a conservative approach). For other durations or for specific TOV conditions, follow the procedure hereunder: Consider each TOV separately. From the TOV curves, read off the TOV strength factor (T) for the time corresponding to the fault-clearance time. Utov/T gives the min. value of Ur for withstanding this TOV. Choose the next higher standard rating. The final choice of Ur will be the highest of the Ur values obtained from the above calculations for each TOV.
System earthing Effective Effective Non-effective Non-effective Non-effective

Table 1.
Fault duration 1s 1s 10 s 2h >2h
System voltage Um (kV) 100 123 170 170 170
Min. rated voltage Ur (kV) 0.8 x Um 0.72 x Um 0.91 x Um 0.93 x Um (EXLIM T) 1.11 x Um 1.25 x Um
The table gives a minimum value of the arrester rated voltage (Ur). In each case, choose the next higher standard rating as given in the catalogue.
Note: Do not select a lower value of Ur than obtained as above unless the parameters are known more exactly; otherwise the arrester may be over-stressed by TOV.
Energy capability & line discharge class IEC classifies arresters by their nominal discharge current. For 10 and 20 kA arresters, they are also classified by energy capability expressed as line discharge class (2 to 5) verified in a long duration current test and a switching surge operating duty test. In the latter, the arrester is subjected to two impulses of a given amplitude and duration after which it must be thermally stable against Uc. The class figure roughly gives the expected energy absorbed in kJ/kV (Ur) per impulse. As seen in Table 2, the ABB arresters are tested for a much higher energy absorption capability.
Arrester type
Line discharge class
Energy capability (2 impulses) kJ/kV (Ur) 5.0 5.1 7.8 7.8 10.8 12.0 12.0 10.5 15.4 15.4
Normal application range (Um) 170 kV 170 kV 170-420 kV 170-420 kV 362-550 kV 362-550 kV 330-550 kV 362-550 kV 420-800 kV 420-800 kV
EXLIM R PEXLIM R EXLIM Q PEXLIM Q EXLIM P PEXLIM P-X PEXLIM P-Y HS PEXLIM P EXLIM T HS PEXLIM T
Table 2.
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Protection levels (Upl and Ups) For insulation coordination purposes, consider the lightning impulse protection level (Upl) at 10 kA for Um 362 kV and at 20 kA for higher voltages. Similarly, the switching impulse protection levels (Ups) for coordination purposes range from 0.5 kA (for Um 170 kV) to 2 kA (for Um 362 kV). The values can be read-off from the catalogue tables or easily computed from Table 3. In the latter case, they must be rounded upwards.
Arrester type Nom. Discharge current (In) EXLIM R PEXLIM R EXLIM Q PEXLIM Q EXLIM P PEXLIM P-X PEXLIM P-Y HS PEXLIM P EXLIM T HS PEXLIM T 10 10 10 10 20 20 20 20 20 20 2.590 2.590 2.350 2.350 2.275 2.275 2.275 2.275 2.200 2.200 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.4 2.060 at 0.5 kAp 2.060 at 0.5 kAp 1.981 at 1.0 kAp 1.981 at 1.0 kAp 2.020 at 2.0 kAp 2.020 at 2.0 kAp 2.020 at 2.0 kAp 2.020 at 2.0 kAp 1.976 at 2.0 kAp 1.976 at 2.0 kAp Upl/Ur at 10 kAp Upl/Ur at 20 kAp Ups/Ur
Energy capability of ABB arresters: The normal application range is only a guide. Arresters for higher class may be required depending on the specific parameters.
Though the energy capability is mentioned in a different manner in ANSI, the normal range of application as above applies even for ANSI systems. For specific and special cases, e.g. capacitor banks, it may be necessary to calculate the energy capability as shown in the IEC 60099-5 and other guides.
Table 3. Upl and Ups ratios for ABB arresters
Protection margins Protection margins (in %), calculated at coordinating impulse currents as per Table 3, are defined as follows: Margin for lightning impulses = ((Uwl/U pl)-1) x 100, where Uwl is the external insulation withstand of the equipment against lightning impulses. Margin for switching impulses = ((Uws/U ps)-1) x 100 where Uws is the external insulation withstand of the equipment for switching impulses. Note! ANSI standards refer to Uwl as BIL and Uws as BSL. Margins are normally excellent due to the low Upl, Ups and also that most equipment at present have a high Uwl and Uws. However, depending on the electrical distance between the arrester and the protected equipment, the Upl margin is reduced and thus arresters fail to protect equipment that is not in the close vicinity of the arresters (i.e. within their protection zone). The flexible erection alternatives for PEXLIM arresters may be of benefit in reducing the distance effects. Additional line-entrance arresters may help too. For more detailed information regarding this, please refer to publications PTHVP/A 2310E and PTHVP/A 2120en. Note! The distance effect reduction does not apply to Ups margin since the front-time of a switching surge impulse is longer.
It is recommended that the protection margins (after taking into account the distance effect) should be of the order of 20% or more to account for uncertainties and possible reduction in the withstand values of the protected equipment with age. Should the selected arrester type not give the desired protection margins, the selection should be changed to an arrester of a higher line discharge class, which automatically leads to lower U pl . Note! Do NOT use a lower-than selected (Ur) to attempt improve the margins, as this may lead to unacceptably low TOV capability. As an additional assistance in selection, please refer to the simplified flow chart at the beginning of this chapter. The varistor column must be suitably housed to withstand long-term effects of the system loading and the environmental stresses. External creepage distance IEC 60815 denes the minimum creepage distances for different environmental conditions. Select the housing to give the desired creepage the same as for the other equipment in the same location. If the creepage demand exceeds 31 mm/kV, please refer to ABB for a special design. PEXLIM arresters, having a highly hydrophobic housing, are better suited for extremely polluted areas than EXLIM arresters and a lower creepage may be justified in many cases.
Mechanical strength The maximum usable static and permissible cantilever loading is shown in the relevant catalogues and summarized in Table 4. Since arresters do not carry any large continuous current, they should be provided with lighter leads and clamps to reduce the static loading. Suspending PEXLIM arresters further reduces the static terminal loading and allows
PEXLIM arresters to also be chosen for higher voltages without mechanical problems. For short arresters, the mechanical strength of PEXLIM approximately equals that for EXLIM. For longer arresters, the lower mechanical strength of PEXLIM arresters can be compensated by using suspended or under-hung erection or by special bracing for upright erection. For details, refer to publication PTHVP/A 2120en.
Arrester type EXLIM EXLIM R-C EXLIM Q-D EXLIM Q-E EXLIM T-B
Cantilever strength (Nm) SSL 7 500 18 000 7 500 18 000 SLL 3 000 7 200 3 000 7 200
Arrester type PEXLIM PEXLIM R-Y PEXLIM Q-X PEXLIM P-X PEXLIM P-Y HS PEXLIM P HS PEXLIM T
Cantilever strength (Nm) SSL 1 600 4 000 4 000 6 000 28 000 28 000 SLL 1 000 2 500 2 500 9 000 19 000 19 000
SSL Specied short-term load. | SLL Specied long-term load. (For PEXLIM arresters this is a declared value based on cyclic loading.)
Table 4. Permissible mechanical loading for ABB arresters
Mechanical test of silicone-housed arrester PEXLIM P.
Neutral-ground arresters For neutral-ground arresters the recommended rated voltage is approximately the maximum system voltage divided by 3. The recommended neutral-ground arresters in the relevant sections are calculated for unearthed systems with relatively long fault duration. The electrical characteristics are identical to standard catalogue arresters with the corresponding rated voltage. For such arresters, U c is zero and they are not subject to any voltage stress during normal service conditions. The neutral-ground arresters should preferably be of the same type as the phase-ground arresters. For resonantearthed systems with long radial lines special considerations must be taken. A higher rated voltage (20% to 40%) than listed may be necessary. Type designation The type designation itself gives detailed information of the arrester and its application. See the figure below. As standard, the arresters are meant for upright vertical erection. For under-hung erection, when desired, the type designation is completed by letter H after system voltage (Um). For other angular erection, please inform us at order. For non-standard arresters, the type designation will have additional letters for example:
E M P Non-standard electrical data Non-standard mechanical data Non-standard metal-oxide columns
Special applications Please consult your nearest ABB representative for help in selection of arresters for special applications such as protection of shunt or series capacitor banks, cables and cable-aerial junctions, rotating machines, traction systems, overhead lines, HVDC or for non-standard arrester ratings. Ordering data for arresters The following information, at a minimum, is required with your order: Quantity and type designation Rated voltage Type of line terminal Type of earth terminal Type of surge counter, if any Type of insulating base, if any.
(Insulating base is required if surge counter and/or leakage current measurements are desired. One base is required for each arrester.) Ordering example Below is a typical example of an order with three PEXLIM arresters and its accessories.
Number 3 3 3 3 3 Item PEXLIM Q192-XV245, rated voltage 192 kV Line terminal type 1HSA 410 000-L Earth terminal type 1HSA 420 000-A Insulating base type 1HSA 430 000-A Surge counter type EXCOUNT-A
Note! We recommend that the order form, on page 107, be filled-in and attached to your order to ensure inclusion of all the important parameters and commercial conditions.
Simple selection example
Substation data Maximum system voltage Arrester location System earthing System fault clearance time Creepage distance 145 kV Phase-ground Effective 1s 30 00 mm
1. Ur0 = 0.72xUm (according to table 1) = 0.72x145 = 104.4 kVrms. Select the next higher standard Ur (see Guaranteed protective data), i.e. 108 kVrms. 2. According to table 2, a common choice selection for 145 kVrms would be a line discharge class 2 arrester, i.e. PEXLIM R. This arrester has a Upl/Ur of 2.59, i.e. Upl of 280 kVpeak at 10 kA (according to table 3). With a Uwl of 550 kVpeak this would give a protective margin of (550/280-1)x100 = 96%. 3. This margin appears to be excellent but it must be noted that depending on distance effect and possible insulation ageing, the margin is reduced to only 10% to 15% after taking distance effect into account and depending on the
chosen impulse steepness and amplitude. Thus, it is very important that the arrester is installed as close as possible to the protected object. 4. If the margin is considered insufcient, choose a class 3 arrester, e.g. PEXLIM Q with the same rated voltage 108 kV. 5. With a required creepage distance of 3000 mm, i.e. 20.7 mm/kV, YH145 (XH145 for PEXLIM Q) housing should be selected. 6. The type designation of the selected arrester will then be: PEXLIM R108-YH145 (or PEXLIM Q108-XH145)
Design features
Porcelain-housed arresters EXLIM
The design is based on successful experience of over 70 years, first as gapped SiC arresters, in all climates and conditions all over the world. EXLIM arresters live up to their name: EXcellent voltage LIMiters. The design is robust and well-matched with the other apparatus in substations. Each arrester is built up of one or more units. Each unit is a porcelain housing containing a single column of ZnO blocks, all individually extensively routine-tested during manufacture, dispersed with the necessary spacers as determined by the electrical design for the arrester. It is necessary, therefore, that the units are series-connected at site in the pre-determined order as marked on the units. Consult the installation instructions supplied with each arrester. Longer arresters often require (and are supplied with) external grading rings to maintain a uniform and acceptable voltage stress along their length. Operation of such arresters without the grading rings, therefore, may lead to failure and invalidates our guarantees/warranties. The standard porcelain color is brown but grey porcelain is supplied on request. Seaworthy packing of the arresters is standard. Sealing and pressure-relief function The flanges are cemented to the porcelain and enclose also the sealing arrangement. Please see the figures herein. For satisfactory performance, it is important that the units are hermetically sealed for the lifetime of the arresters. The sealing arrangement at each end of each unit consists of a pre-stressed stainless steel plate with a rubber gasket. This plate exerts a continuous pressure on the gasket against the surface of the insulator and ensures effective sealing even if the gasket sets due to ageing. It also serves to fix the column of the blocks in the longitudinal direction by means of springs. The sealing is verified for each unit after manufacture in routine tests.
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in turn causes the sealing plate to flap open and the ionized gases to flow out through the venting ducts. Since the ducts at the two ends are directed towards each other, this results in an external arc; thus relieving the internal pressure and preventing a violent shattering of the insulator.
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Sealing cover Sealing ring Indication plates ZnO blocks Flange cover
Porcelain insulator Venting duct Spring Desiccant bag Copper sheet
The sealing plate is designed to act also as an over-pressure relief system. Should the arrester be stressed in excess of its design capability, an internal arc is established. The ionized gases cause rapid increase in the internal pressure, which
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Design features
Porcelain-housed arresters EXLIM
Mechanical Strength The mechanical strength of the housing is defined in accordance with IEC 60099-4. Thus the guaranteed mean breaking load (MBL) is at least 20% above the specified figure for short-term service load (SSL). The insulating base (when supplied) matches the strength of the housing. The specified long-term load (SLL) should be limited to 40% of the SSL in accordance with IEC 60099-4. Arresters with mechanical strength higher than listed are quoted on request. Mechanical loading Horizontal (cantilever) load The maximum permissible continuous horizontal load is calculated as the maximum continuous (static) moment divided by the distance between the base of the arrester and the centre of the terminal load. The continuous current through an arrester is of the order of a few mA. Hence, using a lighter terminal clamp and/or connecting the arrester by a lighter tee-off considerably reduces the demand for mechanical strength. Installation, maintenance and monitoring Standard EXLIM arresters are intended for vertical, upright erection on a structure and require no bracing. Special EXLIM arresters for suspension, inverted mounting or other angular erection are available on request.
EXLIM arresters are easy to install following the instructions packed with each arrester. Installation does not need any special tools or instruments. Properly chosen and installed arresters are practically maintenance-free for their lifetime and do not need any monitoring. However, if such monitoring is demanded, it is easily performed online by using the EXCOUNT-II with its built-in features for correctly measuring the resistive leakage current.
Design features
Polymer-housed arresters PEXLIM
PEXLIM arresters, using the same ZnO blocks as the EXLIM arresters, match their electrical performance. Silicone as outer insulation material has been used for over 30 years with good results and has been chosen by ABB for arresters as well. It confers the additional benefits of low weight, improved pollution performance, increased personnel safety and flexibility in erection. Two basic designs The PEXLIM family of ABB silicone-housed arresters comes in two different designs:
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Moulded PEXLIM design 1 Protective winding 3 Base 5 Top yoke 7 Fibre glass loop 2 Silicone rubber insulator 4 Line terminal 6 ZnO blocks 8 Bottom yoke 1 Sealing cover
High strength (HS) PEXLIM tube design 2 Silicone rubber insulator 4 Line terminal 6 ZnO blocks 8 Venting duct 3 Fibre glass tube 5 Spacers 7 Spring
Design features
Moulded PEXLIM design
Design Highlights Each arrester is built-up of one or more units, which in turn may be made up of one or more modules. Each module contains a single column of ZnO blocks, that are extensively individually routine-tested during manufacture, dispersed with the necessary spacers as determined by the electrical design for the arrester. The modules are standardized into different sizes based on electrical, mechanical and process considerations. ABB employs a unique patented design to enclose the ZnO blocks of each module under axial pre-compression in a cage formed of fibre glass reinforced loops fixed between two yokes which also serve as electrodes. A protective fibre winding is then wound over the loops resulting in an open cage design for the module. This results in high mechanical strength and excellent short-circuit performance. See the figures hereunder. Each module is then passed through a computer-controlled cleaning and priming process. The module is then loaded in a highly automated vulcanizing press and silicone injected at a high pressure and temperature (HTV process) to completely bond to the active parts, leaving no internal voids or air spaces. Individual modules are thereafter assembled into units and routine tested before packing and dispatch. For satisfactory performance, it is important that the units are hermetically sealed for the lifetime of the arresters. The HTV moulding process under vacuum ensures this by bonding along the entire length from electrode to electrode. There is no air or any gas entrapped between the active parts and the housing. Hence, gaskets or sealing rings are not required. Should the arrester be electrically stressed in excess of its design capability, an internal arc will be established. Due to the open cage design, it will easily burn through the soft
silicone material, permitting the resultant gases to escape quickly and directly. At the same time, the fibre windings prevent the explosive expulsion of the internal components. Hence, special pressure-relief vents are not required for this design. The fail-safe short-circuit capability is verified in short-circuit tests in accordance with IEC.
Cutaway view of a typical PEXLIM module showing the internal arrangements and the open-cage construction designed to improve both mechanical strength and personnel safety.
Design features
High strength (HS) PEXLIM tube design
In special cases with very high demands for mechanical strength, the moulded design may not provide the optimal solution particularly at system voltages above 420 kV. Instead, what is required is a mix between the features of the standard EXLIM and the moulded PEXLIM designs. The HS (High strength) PEXLIM tube design provides this by offering comparable mechanical strength to EXLIM arresters, but with much less mass. The seismic and pollution performance is in line with the moulded PEXLIM arresters and thus superior to conventional porcelain designs. Design highlights The basic concept is the replacement of the porcelain housing used with EXLIM arresters by a fibre glass tube housing onto which the silicone sheds are vulcanized. The metal flanges are integrated onto the tube prior to the vulcanizing process. The internal arrangement and the pressure-relief devices are similar to those for EXLIM arresters. For satisfactory performance, it is important that the units are hermetically sealed for the lifetime of the arresters. The sealing arrangement at each end of each unit is shown in the figure hereunder and consists of a pre-stressed stainless steel plate with a rubber gasket. This plate exerts a continuous pressure on the gasket against the inner surface of the flanges and ensures effective sealing even if the gasket sets due to ageing. It also serves to fix the column of the blocks in the longitudinal direction by means of heavy spring washers. To maintain the interior free of any humidity, the unit is evacuated after the sealing plate and gaskets are fitted and then filled with dry air at low dew point. Additionally, a small bag of a desiccant is placed in each unit during assembly. Sealing is verified for each unit after manufacture during routine tests. The sealing plate is designed to also act as an over-pressure relief system. Should the arrester be electrically stressed in excess of its design capability, an internal arc is established. The ionized gases cause a rapid increase in the internal pressure, which in turn causes the sealing plate to flap open and the ionized gases to flow out through the venting ducts. Since the ducts at the two ends are directed towards each other, this results in an external arc; thus relieving the internal pressure and preventing a violent shattering of the insulator. The successful operation of the pressure-relief device is verified in short-circuit tests in accordance with IEC.
Cutaway view of a typical HS PEXLIM unit showing the internal arrangements.
Silicone as an insulator
All PEXLIM arresters utilise silicone for the external insulation. Silicone rubber is highly hydrophobic and resistant to UV radiation and has been shown to be the best insulation (compared to both porcelain and other polymers) based on world wide independent laboratory and field tests. ABB uses special fillers to enhance these properties as well as giving it high pollution resistance, tracking resistance and fire-extinguishing features. The silicone housing is available only in grey color. For additional information, please refer to publication 1HSM 9543 01-06en. Mechanical Strength All PEXLIM designs exhibit very high strength under tensile or compression loading; hence it is the cantilever loading that is of interest. To be applicable to different arrester lengths, the loading is given in terms of bending moment in this guide. Furthermore, since standard multi-unit PEXLIM arresters are built with units of equal strength, the bending moment at the base of the arrester is the only figure of interest. Due to their flexible construction, PEXLIM arresters may exhibit a visible deflection at the line-end of the arrester under maximum loading. Such deflection is limited by our specified value for long-term load (SLL) given in Table 4. This maximum recommended continuous loading ensures that the electrical and/or mechanical functions of the arrester are not impaired in any way, even during long-term cyclic loading. Importantly, the value for specified short-term load (SSL) can be upheld even after such cyclic loading.
If the permissible bending moment for a certain arrester appears insufficient for a given loading, consider one of the following methods to reduce the loading demand. Use lighter terminal clamps and/or lighter tee-offs for arresters. In contrast to the current capability (and thus the size of clamps and conductors) required for other substation equipment, the continuous current through an arrester is of the order of only a few mA. Hence, using lighter terminal clamp and/or connecting the arresters by lighter tee-offs considerably reduce the demand for mechanical strength. Use another erection alternative (suspension, under-hung, etc). Since PEXLIM arresters are very light compared to equivalent porcelain-housed arresters, they permit innovative erection alternatives, which could further reduce the bending moment demands; particularly in the case of the moulded design PEXLIM. Refer publication 1HSM 9543 01-06en. This in turn can lead to the additional benefit of lighter structures with subsequent reduced costs, or even the complete elimination of the need for a separate structure at all. Pedestal-mounted long arresters with mechanical strength higher than listed may be quoted on request. The line terminal and the insulating base (when supplied) match or exceed the strength of the arrester housing.
Installation, maintenance and monitoring
Standard PEXLIM arresters are intended for vertical, upright erection on a structure and require no bracing. Special PEXLIM arresters for suspension, inverted mounting or other angular erection are available on request. There are two standard ranges of the moulded design PEXLIM arresters for the following erection alternatives: Vertical & upright erection mounted on a structure or suspended by the line terminal from a conductor. Such arresters may also be used for positive angular erection (above horizontal). Vertical and inverted erection for mounting under a structure, e.g. a gantry. Such arresters may also be used for negative angular erection (below horizontal). Since a surge arrester is an active protective device, permanent mechanical loads should always be minimized. Static loads are therefore to be kept relatively low. Dynamic loads by definition are only short term, and hence should not be treated as permanent loads for the sake of dimensioning the mechanical strength of the arrester. Due to their flexible construction, there may be a visible deflection at the lineend of PEXLIM arresters under mechanical load and this may ultimately determine the limit of loading which is able to be applied to these designs. For connecting arresters to the line, a common solution is to use the same conductor as for current-carrying equipment connected to the same line in order to ensure that the crosssectional area is adequate to cope with full system short-circuit current in the rare case of an arrester overload. However,
under normal service conditions, such a conductor is often unnecessarily large and over-dimensioned since the continuous total current through an arrester is of the order of only a few milliamperes. Furthermore, when this conductor is made long and mostly horizontal, the result is undue mechanical loading on the arrester. Connecting the arresters to the line instead by light, vertical and slack tee-offs, can considerably reduce the demand for mechanical strength, without requiring significant deviation from previous methods of connection. All PEXLIM arresters are easy to install following the instructions packed with each arrester. Installation does not need any special tools or instruments. The units of multiple-unit arresters must be series-connected at site in a pre-determined order as marked on the units and explained in the instructions that are packed in each case. An incorrect assembly may lead to failure and invalidates our warranty. The design of long arresters often requires external grading rings to maintain a uniform and acceptable voltage stress along their length. Such rings are included in the delivery of arresters. Installation or operation of such arresters without these grading rings may lead to failure and invalidates our warranty. Properly chosen and installed arresters are practically maintenance-free for their lifetime and do not need any monitoring. However, if such monitoring is demanded, it is easily performed online by using the EXCOUNT-II with its built-in features for correctly measuring the resistive leakage current. More information is available in the chapter dealing with accessories.
Transmission line arresters PEXLINK

The concept
Both large and small public/private utility owners of transmission systems face a sharpened competitive situation which demands increased availability and reliability of the systems. Consumers have become more demanding as their processes are dependent on constant and reliable energy supply of good quality.
In many countries, it has also been increasingly difficult to obtain permission to build new lines of normal dimensions. Hence, new lines under construction may mostly be compact-insulation lines. This, in turn, requires optimal control of overvoltages caused by lightning or switching events. Surge arresters installed along the line or at a few selected critical towers, in this case, may be an attractive solution or a complement to other means. Improvement in the reliability and availability of a transmission system can be obtained in one or more of the following ways: 1. Duplication of the system (more than one line) This is a very expensive method and often impractical. 2. Increased insulation withstand. It can both be expensive and create other problems such as the need for increased insulation of station equipment. 3. Improved footing impedance Often difficult and expensive, specially in hilly terrain.
4. Shield wires If the provision was not in the original tower design, it can be expensive to retrofit such shielding. It helps eliminate a large number of interruptions but it is not enough to obtain the now-demaded degree of reliability. 5. Protection of line insulation by surge arresters Surge arresters connected in parallel with them at selected towers. In this application usually the term line arresters is used. Protection using polymer-housed arresters (ABB type PEXLIM) along with additional accessories for xing the arresters across the insulators and providing automatic disconnection of the arresters in the event of their being overstressed is called the PEXLINK concept. This method is simple, costeffective and, in many cases, an attractive alternative to the methods mentioned above.
More information on internet Visit www.abb.com/arrestersonline for viewing the PEXLINK video.
PEXLINK
ABBs protection philosophy
ABBs philosophy is to provide protection for line insulation at selected locations by using standard available components. The main item is the gapless silicone polymer-housed arrester, PEXLIM, with metal-oxide (MO) active elements. Such arresters have been used for many years for protection of equipment in substations and hence their protective performance is well-known.
Transmission line arresters, including line discharge class 3 PEXLIM Q arresters and disconnecting devices on earth leads, erected on ESKOM 300 kV system in South Africa.
The low weight permits installation on existing structures and the polymer housing gives increased safety of the line equipment as well as people and animals which may be in the vicinity of the lines during overstress conditions. With regard to lightning energy, line arresters are exposed to more severe conditions than arresters placed in substations. The latter are beneted by the reduction of surge steepness due to line corona effect and reduction in surge amplitude as the lightning current nds parallel paths through shielding wires, ashover and parallel lines. Thus, it is necessary to ensure that the MO blocks of the TLA are not under-dimensioned from energy and current point-of-view. A computer program is used to determine the optimum number of locations (generally where the footing impedance is high) and to calculate the arrester stresses at each of the chosen locations. The design permits installation using standard transmissionline hardware normally available locally. The design also permits mounting at different angles based on tower geometry and conductor spacing.
If very high availability is desired, a very large number of locations may have to be protected, mainly due to the unpredictable nature of lightning. In such a case it may not be economically justied to select arresters with sufcient energy capability and instead a higher failure rate may be acceptable. To ensure quick, safe, automatic and controlled disconnection of a failed arrester, ABB uses a special disconnecting device with a suitable link, often in the earthing circuit of the arresters. The earth lead is designed to withstand the short-circuit currents and the disconnecting device is tested to ensure no false operations. Thus, at a failure, the tripped line does not have to be locked-out and attended to immediately. By moulding the silicone polymer housing on the active MO elements directly, internal atmosphere is eliminated and with it the risk of ingress of moisture which in the past has been established as the major cause of arrester failures in service.
PEXLINK
Application
Increased line availability By locating the PEXLINK on sections of lines with high footing impedance towers and one additional low footing-impedance tower at each end of the section, PEXLINK protects existing shielded and non-shielded lines from abnormal lightning surges (frequent or high amplitudes) and reduces the outages. The reduced outages are beneficial also indirectly in that sensitive equipment is not damaged and the circuit breakers overhaul interval can be increased. Thus, total maintenance costs are also reduced. This protection may be used for all system voltages where the stated abnormal conditions exist. Arresters with moderate energy capability are often sufficient. However, the high-current capability must be large and distribution-type arresters may not be suitable.
Switching overvoltage control For long EHV lines, surge arresters usually are located at lineends. In addition, by locating arresters at one or more points along the line e.g. at midpoint or 1/3 and 2/3 line length switching surge overvoltages and thus line insulation requirements could be limited without using preinsertion resistors. Arresters used for this type of application should be designed for high energy capability. Usually a class 2 or 3 arrester will be sufficient out on the line but higher arrester classes may be necessary at the receiving end of the line. Compact-insulation lines Arresters placed in parallel with line insulators permit a large degree of compacting of a transmission line with lower rightof-way costs as a result. Line upgrading The existing insulation level of a line, when suitably protected by arresters, may be upgraded for service at a higher system voltage leading to greater power transfer without much additional capital cost. Extended station protection By locating arresters on towers near a substation, the risk of backflashovers near the station is eliminated. This results in reduction of steepness and amplitude of incoming travelling waves, thus improving the protection performance of station arresters and eliminating the need for additional expensive metal-enclosed arresters even for large GIS. Substitute for shield wires In cases where provision of shield wires is not practical physically or is very expensive, e.g. very long spans, very high towers etc, arresters are a good and economical substitute. Arresters located in all phases on each tower eliminate the need for both shield wires and good footing impedance and may be economically justified in cases where the cost of reduction in footing impedance and the cost of overhead shield wire are very high.
The diagram shows overvoltages phase-ground generated by threephase reclosing of 550 kV, 200 km transmission line with a previous ground fault. For long EHV lines pre-insertion resistors traditionally are used to limit switching overvoltages. Surge arresters, as a robust and efficient alternative, could be located at line ends and along the line at selected points.
PEXLINK
Application
Low TFI 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 1
Low TFI
High TFI
High TFI
High TFI
High TFI
High TFI
Low TFI
Low TFI
Normal insulation strength (BIL)
No arresters at all. Lightning stroke to tower number 5

Very high risk for flashover due to high TFI (Tower Footing Impedance) with an earth fault followed by a circuit breaker operation as a consequence.
Low TFI 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Low TFI
High TFI
High TFI
High TFI
High TFI
High TFI
Low TFI
Low TFI
Normal insulation strength (BIL)
Arresters in all 9 towers. Lightning stroke to tower number 5

The overvoltage profile is well below the BIL of the system all along the section. An ideal protection is obtained.
PEXLINK
Features
Standard components The suspension of the arresters is simplified and standard clamps and similar hardware normally available may be used for this purpose. This leads to overall economy for the user.
Arrester type Lightning discharge capability
as per IEC 60099-4 Annex N
The disconnecting device is carefully chosen to perform its function only at the failure of the arrester. The separation of the disconnector is quick and effective and the method of connection advised by ABB in each particular case ensures that neither the disconnected wire nor the damaged arrester lead to any interference with other live parts. Thus, after a failure, the line can be re-charged without attending to it immediately. The disconnection is easily visible from the ground and thus locating it is simple for the maintenance crew. Easy to install The PEXLIM arresters are built-up of optimum-length modules and hence can be easily designed for use on various voltages. They are light and hence easily transported up the towers.
Energy PEXLIM R PEXLIM Q PEXLIM P

* Ur = Rated voltage ** As = Ampere second
Charge 1.0 As ** 1.8 As ** 2.8 As **
2.5 kJ/kV (Ur)* 4.0 kJ/kV (Ur)* 7.0 kJ/kV (Ur)*
A few examples can be seen in the figures for Some erection alternatives on next page.
Standard line clamp Shunt Clevis link
Line terminal Disconnecting device Earth terminal
Weights Disconnecting device Earth cable to tower leg
Earth cable to tower leg
PEXLINK
Some erection alternatives
Different arrangements showing how easy it is to install the PEXLINK concept in towers of different design.
Insulator string Insulator string
Surge arrester
Surge arrester
Earthing cable Disconnecting device Disconnecting device
Earthing cable
Insulator string
Surge arrester Insulator string Disconnecting device
Earthing cable Disconnecting device
Surge arrester
Insulator string
Insulator string Surge arrester Surge arrester Disconnecting device Disconnecting device
Quality control and testing
ABB is certified to fulfil the requirements of ISO 9001 Type tests Type (design) tests have been performed in accordance both with IEC 60099-4 and ANSI/IEEE C62.11. Test reports are available on request. Routine tests Routine tests are performed on ZnO blocks as well as on assembled arrester units and accessories. The most important type tests data is verified on all batches of ZnO blocks, thus verifying catalogue data.
Tests on assembled mechanical units

Routine tests on units fulfil the demands of both IEC 60099-4 and ANSI/IEEE C62.11. Each arrester unit has a serial number as per IEC 60099-4 Guaranteed residual voltage The residual voltage at 10 kA, 8/20 s impulse current of each unit is calculated as the sum of the residual voltages for all blocks connected in series in the unit. The residual voltage of the complete arrester is the sum of the residual voltages for its units. Tightness check (only for EXLIM and HS PEXLIM arresters) It is performed by placing each unit in a vacuum chamber connected to a He-spectrometer. Maximum permissible leakage is 0.00001 mbarl/s at a pressure difference of 0.1 MPa. Power frequency reference voltage Reference voltage is measured on each arrester unit. Internal corona It is checked on each unit at 0.9 times Ur. A steady internal corona level less than 5 pC is required in a pass/no-pass test. Grading current It is measured at Uc on each unit. Power losses They are measured at Uc on each unit verifying that the thermal performance is in compliance with performed type tests. Test reports Routine test reports are filed and are available on request. The reports include reference voltages, power losses and residual voltages.
Tests on ZnO blocks

Energy withstand test on all blocks The blocks pass three energy test cycles with cooling in-between. In each cycle, the injected energy is far in excess of the single impulse energy capability. Blocks with insufficient energy capability are automatically rejected. Classification of all blocks The blocks are classied at 1 mA (d.c.) and 10 kA (8/20 s) and the residual voltages are printed on each block together with a batch identication. Finally all blocks are visually inspected. Accelerated life tests on samples Power losses after 1 000 hours calculated from a test with shorter duration (approximately 300 hours) at an elevated temperature of 115 C at 1.05 times Uc shall not exceed the losses at start of the test. Batches in which unapproved blocks appear are rejected. Impulse current tests on samples Blocks are subjected to high current impulses (4/10 s) and long duration current impulses (2 5 00 s) of amplitudes verifying catalogue data. Other sample tests In addition to the above, low current characteristics, protection characteristics and capacitance are checked on samples.
Tests on accessories
Surge counters and monitors All such devices are routine-tested in a pass/no-pass test before leaving the factory.
Zinc Oxide Surge Arrester PEXLIM R
Protection of switchgear, transformers and other equipment in high voltage systems against atmospheric and switching overvoltages. For use when requirements of lightning intensity, energy capability and pollution are moderate. Superior where low weight, reduced clearances, flexible mounting, non-fragility and additional personnel safety is required. Major component in PEXLINKTM concept for transmission line protection. Other data can be ordered on request. Please contact your local sales representative.
Brief performance data

System voltages (Um) Rated voltages (Ur) Nominal discharge current (IEC) Discharge current withstand strength: High current 4/10 s Low current 2 000 s Energy capability: Line discharge class (IEC) [2 impulses, (IEC Cl. 8.5.5) Fulfils/exceeds requirements of ANSI transmissionline discharge test for 170 kV systems. Short-circuit/Pressure relief capability External insulation 50 kAsym Fulfils/exceeds standards Mechanical strength: Specified long-term load (SLL) Specified short-term load (SSL) Service conditions: Ambient temperature Design altitude Frequency -50 C to +45 C max. 1 0 00 m 15 - 62 Hz 1 000 Nm 1 600 Nm Class 2 5.1 kJ/kV (Ur)] 100 kApeak 600 Apeak 24 - 170 kV 18 - 144 kV 10 kApeak
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PEXLIM R
Guaranteed protective data 24 - 100 kV
Max. system voltage
Rated voltage
Max. continuous operating voltage 1)
TOV capability
2)
Max. residual voltage with current wave
as per IEC Um kV rms 24 3) Ur kVrms 18 21 24 27 36 3) 30 33 36 39 42 48 52 42 48 51 54 60 66 72 54 60 66 72 75 84 90 96 100 75 84 90 96 Uc kVrms 14.4 16.8 19.2 21.6 24.0 26.4 28.8 31.2 34 38 34 38 41 43 48 53 43 48 53 58 60 67 72 77 60 67 72 77
as per ANSI/IEEE MCOV kVrms 15.3 17.0 19.5 22.0 24.4 26.7 29.0 31.5 34.0 39.0 34.0 39.0 41.3 42.0 48.0 53.4 42.0 48.0 53.4 58.0 60.7 68.0 72.0 77.0 60.7 68.0 72.0 77.0 1s kVrms 20.7 24.1 27.6 31.0 34.5 37.9 41.4 44.8 48.3 55.2 48.3 55.2 58.6 62.1 69.0 75.9 62.1 69.0 75.9 82.8 86.2 96.6 103 110 86.2 96.6 103 110 10 s kVrms 19.8 23.1 26.4 29.7 33.0 36.3 39.6 42.9 46.2 52.8 46.2 52.8 56.1 59.4 66.0 72.6 59.4 66.0 72.6 79.2 82.5 92.4 99.0 105 82.5 92.4 99.0 105
30/60 s 0.5 kA kVpeak 37.1 43.2 49.4 55.6 61.7 67.9 74.1 80.3 86.4 98.8 86.4 98.8 105 112 124 136 112 124 136 149 155 173 186 198 155 173 186 198 1 kA kVpeak 38.5 44.9 51.3 57.7 64.2 70.6 77.0 83.4 89.8 103 89.8 103 109 116 129 142 116 129 142 154 161 180 193 206 161 180 193 206 2 kA kVpeak 40.3 47.0 53.8 60.5 67.2 73.9 80.6 87.3 94.0 108 94.0 108 115 121 135 148 121 135 148 162 168 188 202 215 168 188 202 215
8/20 s 5 kA kVpeak 44.0 51.3 58.7 66.0 73.3 80.6 88.0 95.3 103 118 103 118 125 132 147 162 132 147 162 176 184 206 220 235 184 206 220 235 10 kA kVpeak 46.7 54.4 62.2 70.0 77.7 85.5 93.3 102 109 125 109 125 133 140 156 171 140 156 171 187 195 218 234 249 195 218 234 249 20 kA kVpeak 52.3 61.0 69.7 78.4 87.1 95.8 105 114 122 140 122 140 148 157 175 192 157 175 192 209 218 244 262 279 218 244 262 279 40 kA kVpeak 59.7 69.7 79.6 89.6 100 110 120 130 140 160 140 160 170 180 199 219 180 199 219 239 249 279 299 319 249 279 299 319
More detailed information on the TOV capability and the protective characteristics are given in Publ. 1HSM 9543 13-01en. 1) The continuous operating voltages Uc (as per IEC) and MCOV (as per ANSI) differ only due to deviations in type test procedures. Uc has to be considered only when the actual system voltage is higher than the tabulated. Any arrester with Uc higher than or equal to the actual system voltage divided by 3 can be selected. 2) With prior duty equal to the maximum single-impulse energy stress (2.5 kJ/kV (Ur)). 3) Arresters for system voltages 36 kV or below can be supplied, on request, when the order also includes arresters for higher system voltages. Arresters with lower or higher rated voltages may be available on request for special applications.
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PEXLIM R
Max. system voltage
Rated voltage
Max. continuous operating voltage 1)
TOV capability
2)
as per IEC Um kVrms 123 Ur kVrms 90 96 102 108 120 132 138 144 145 108 120 132 138 144 170 132 138 144 Uc kVrms 72 77 78 78 78 78 78 78 86 92 92 92 92 106 108 108
as per ANSI/IEEE MCOV kVrms 72.0 77.0 82.6 84.0 98.0 106 111 115 86.0 98.0 106 111 115 106 111 115 1s kVrms 103 110 117 124 138 151 158 165 124 138 151 158 165 151 158 165 10 s kVrms 99.0 105 112 118 132 145 151 158 118 132 145 151 158 145 151 158
30/60 s 0.5 kA kVpeak 186 198 210 223 247 272 284 297 223 247 272 284 297 272 284 297 1 kA kVpeak 193 206 218 231 257 283 295 308 231 257 283 295 308 283 295 308 2 kA kVpeak 202 215 229 242 269 296 309 323 242 269 296 309 323 296 309 323
8/20 s 5 kA kVpeak 220 235 250 264 294 323 338 352 264 294 323 338 352 323 338 352 10 kA kVpeak 234 249 265 280 311 342 358 373 280 311 342 358 373 342 358 373 20 kA kVpeak 262 279 296 314 349 383 401 418 314 349 383 401 418 383 401 418 40 kA kVpeak 299 319 339 359 398 438 458 478 359 398 438 458 478 438 458 478
More detailed information on the TOV capability and the protective characteristics are given in Publ. 1HSM 9543 13-01en. 1) The continuous operating voltages Uc (as per IEC) and MCOV (as per ANSI) differ only due to deviations in type test procedures. Uc has to be considered only when the actual system voltage is higher than the tabulated. Any arrester with Uc higher than or equal to the actual system voltage divided by 3 can be selected. 2) With prior duty equal to the maximum single-impulse energy stress (2.5 kJ/kV (Ur)). Arresters with lower or higher rated voltages may be available on request for special applications.
PEXLIM R
Technical data for housings
Max. system voltage Um kVrms 24 36 52 72
Rated voltage
Housing
Creepage External insulation *) distance
Dimensions
Ur kVrms 18-27 30-48 42-60 66 54-60 54-72 75-96 YV024 YV036 YV052 YV052 YH072 YV072 YV072 YV100 YH123 YH123 YV123 YV123 YV123 YH145 YH145 YV145 YV145 YH170 mm 1863 1863 1863 2270 1863 2270 3726 3726 3726 3726 4133 4133 4540 3726 3726 4540 4540 4540
1.2/50 s dry kVpeak 310 310 310 370 310 370 620 620 620 620 680 680 740 620 620 740 740 740
50 Hz wet (60s) kVrms 150 150 150 180 150 180 300 300 300 300 330 330 360 300 300 360 360 360
60 Hz wet (10s) kVrms 150 150 150 180 150 180 300 300 300 300 330 330 360 300 300 360 360 360
250/2500 s wet kVpeak 250 250 250 300 250 300 500 500 500 500 550 550 600 500 500 600 600 600
Mass kg 13 14 14 16 14 16 24 24 26 25 28 27 29 27 25 30 29 31
A max mm 641 641 641 727 641 727 1216 1216 1236 1216 1322 1302 1388 1236 1216 1408 1388 1408
B mm 400 400 400 400 400
C mm 160 160 160 160 160
Fig.
1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 2 3 2 3
100 123
75-96 90 96-120 90-96 102-132 138-144
145
108 120 108 120-144
170
132-144
Neutral-ground arresters
52 72 100 123 145 170 30-36 42-54 60 72 84-120 75-120 75-120 YN052 YN072 YN100 YN123 YN123 YN145 YN170 1863 1863 1863 2270 3726 3726 3726 310 310 310 370 620 620 620 150 150 150 180 300 300 300 150 150 150 180 300 300 300 250 250 250 300 500 500 500 14 14 14 16 25 25 25 641 641 641 727 1216 1216 1216 1 1 1 1 2 2 2
*) Sum of withstand voltages for empty units of arrester.
PEXLIM R
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
PEXLIM R
Accessories
Line terminals
Earth terminals
Drilling plans
1HSA410 000-L Aluminium 1HSA420 000-A Stainless steel
1HSA410 000-M Aluminium flag with other items in stainless steel 1HSA420 000-B Stainless steel
Without insulating base Aluminium
1HSA410 000-N Aluminium
Insulating base 1HSA430 000-H Epoxy resin 1HSA410 000-P Stainless steel M12 bolts for connection to structure are not supplied by ABB. Required threaded grip length is 15-20 mm.
PEXLIM R
Shipping data
Rated voltage Ur kVrms 18-27 30-48 42-60 66 54-60 54-72 75-96 75-96 90 96-120 90-96 102-132 138-144 108-120 108 120-144 132-144
Housing
Number of arresters per crate One Volume m3 Gross kg 35 36 36 38 36 38 51 51 53 52 55 54 61 54 62 61 63 Three Volume m3 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.7 0.9 0.9 0.9 Gross kg 65 68 68 74 68 74 103 103 109 106 115 112 123 112 126 123 129 Six Volume m3 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 Gross kg 110 116 116 128 116 128 181 181 193 187 205 199 216 199 222 216 228
YV024 YV036 YV052 YV052 YH072 YV072 YV072 YV100 YH123 YH123 YV123 YV123 YV123 YH145 YV145 YV145 YH170
0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.7 0.9 0.9 0.9
30-36 42-54 60 72 84-120 75-120 75-120 YN052 YN072 YN100 YN123 YN123 YN145 YN170 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.7 36 36 36 38 52 52 52 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.7 68 68 68 74 106 106 106 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.2 1.2 1.2 116 116 116 128 187 187 187
Each crate contains a certain number of arrester units and accessories for assembly and erection. A packing list is attached externally on each crate. Each separate crate is numbered and the numbers of all crates and their contents are listed in the shipping specifica-
tion. ABB reserves the right to pack arresters in the most effective/economic combination. Alternate or non-standard crates may involve additional charges. The table above is to be seen as an approximation and specic data for deliveries may differ from the values given.
Zinc Oxide Surge Arrester PEXLIM Q
Protection of switchgear, transformers and other equipment in high voltage systems against atmospheric and switching overvoltages. in areas with high lightning intensity and high energy requirements. where grounding or shielding conditions are poor or incomplete. Superior where low weight, reduced clearances, flexible mounting, non-fragility and additional personnel safety is required. Major component in PEXLINKTM concept for transmission line protection. Other data can be ordered on request. Please contact your local sales representative.

System voltages (Um) Rated voltages (Ur) Nominal discharge current (IEC) Classifying current (ANSI/IEEE) Discharge current withstand strength: High current 4/10 s Low current 2 000 s Energy capability: Line discharge class (IEC) [2 impulses, (IEC Cl. 8.5.5) Fulfils/exceeds requirements of ANSI transmissionline discharge test for 170 kV systems. Short-circuit/Pressure relief capability External insulation 50 kAsym Fulfils/exceeds standards Mechanical strength: Specified long-term load (SLL) Specified short-term load (SSL) Service conditions: Ambient temperature Design altitude Frequency -50 C to +45 C max. 1 000 m 15 - 62 Hz 2 500 Nm 4 000 Nm Class 3 7.8 kJ/kV (Ur)] 100 kApeak 1 000 Apeak 52 - 420 kV 42 - 360 kV 10 kApeak 10 kApeak
PEXLIM Q
Max. system voltage
Rated voltage
Max. continuous operating voltage
TOV capability
1)
2)
as per IEC Um kVrms 243) 363) 52 Ur kVrms 24 30 36 42 48 51 54 60 72 72 54 60 66 72 75 78 81 84 100 75 78 84 90 96 123 90 96 102 108 120 129 132 138 144 150 Uc kVrms 19.2 24.0 28.8 34 38 41 43 48 58 43 48 53 58 60 62 65 67 59 61 65 69 74 72 77 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78
as per ANSI/IEEE MCOV kVrms 19.4 24.4 29.0 34.0 39.0 41.3 43.0 48.0 58.0 43.0 48.0 53.4 58.0 60.7 63.1 65.6 68.0 60.7 63.1 68.0 72.0 77.0 72.0 77.0 82.6 84.0 98.0 104 106 111 115 121 1s kVrms 27.6 34.5 41.4 48.3 55.2 58.6 62.1 69.0 82.8 62.1 69.0 75.9 82.8 86.2 89.7 93.1 96.6 86.2 89.7 96.6 103 110 103 110 117 124 138 148 151 158 165 172 10 s kVrms 26.4 33.0 39.6 46.2 52.8 56.1 59.4 66.0 79.2 59.4 66.0 72.6 79.2 82.5 85.8 89.1 92.4 82.5 85.8 92.4 99.0 105 99.0 105 112 118 132 141 145 151 158 165
30/60 s 0.5 kA kVpeak 46.1 57.6 69.2 80.7 92.2 98.0 104 116 139 104 116 127 139 144 150 156 162 144 150 162 173 185 173 185 196 208 231 248 254 265 277 288 1 kA kVpeak 47.6 59.5 71.4 83.3 95.1 102 107 119 143 107 119 131 143 149 155 161 167 149 155 167 179 191 179 191 203 214 238 256 262 274 286 298 2 kA kVpeak 49.5 61.8 74.2 86.5 98.9 105 112 124 149 112 124 136 149 155 161 167 173 155 161 173 186 198 186 198 210 223 248 266 272 285 297 309
8/20 s 5 kA kVpeak 53.6 67.0 80.4 93.8 108 114 121 134 161 121 134 148 161 168 175 181 188 168 175 188 201 215 201 215 228 242 268 288 295 309 322 335 10 kA kVpeak 56.4 70.5 84.6 98.7 113 120 127 141 170 127 141 156 170 177 184 191 198 177 184 198 212 226 212 226 240 254 282 304 311 325 339 353 20 kA kVpeak 62.1 77.6 93.1 109 125 132 140 156 187 140 156 171 187 194 202 210 218 194 202 218 233 249 233 249 264 280 311 334 342 357 373 388 40 kA kVpeak 69.4 86.8 105 122 139 148 157 174 209 157 174 191 209 217 226 235 243 217 226 243 261 278 261 278 295 313 347 373 382 399 417 434
PEXLIM Q
Max. system voltage
Rated voltage
TOV capability
1)
2)
as per IEC Um kVrms 145 Ur kVrms 108 120 132 138 144 150 162 168 170 132 144 150 162 168 192 245 180 192 198 210 216 219 222 228 300 216 240 258 264 276 362 258 264 276 288 420 330 336 342 360 Uc kVrms 86 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 106 108 108 108 108 108 144 154 156 156 156 156 156 156 173 191 191 191 191 206 211 221 230 264 267 267 267
as per ANSI/IEEE MCOV kVrms 86.0 98.0 106 111 115 121 131 131 106 115 121 131 131 152 144 154 160 170 175 177 179 180 175 191 209 212 220 209 212 221 230 267 272 277 291 1s kVrms 124 138 151 158 165 172 186 193 151 165 172 186 193 220 207 220 227 241 248 251 255 262 248 276 296 303 317 296 303 317 331 379 386 393 414 10 s kVrms 118 132 145 151 158 165 178 184 145 158 165 178 184 211 198 211 217 231 237 240 244 250 237 264 283 290 303 283 290 303 316 363 369 376 396
30/60 s 0.5 kA kVpeak 208 231 254 265 277 288 312 323 254 277 288 312 323 369 346 369 381 404 415 421 427 438 415 461 496 507 530 496 507 530 553 634 646 657 692 1 kA kVpeak 214 238 262 274 286 298 321 333 262 286 298 321 333 381 357 381 393 417 428 434 440 452 428 476 512 523 547 512 523 547 571 654 666 678 714 2 kA kVpeak 223 248 272 285 297 309 334 346 272 297 309 334 346 396 371 396 408 433 445 451 458 470 445 495 532 544 569 532 544 569 593 680 692 705 742
8/20 s 5 kA kVpeak 242 268 295 309 322 335 362 376 295 322 335 362 376 429 402 429 443 469 483 489 496 510 483 536 576 590 617 576 590 617 643 737 751 764 804 10 kA kVpeak 254 282 311 325 339 353 381 395 311 339 353 381 395 452 423 452 466 494 508 515 522 536 508 564 607 621 649 607 621 649 677 776 790 804 846 20 kA kVpeak 280 311 342 357 373 388 419 435 342 373 388 419 435 497 466 497 512 543 559 567 574 590 559 621 667 683 714 667 683 714 745 854 869 885 931 40 kA kVpeak 313 347 382 399 417 434 469 486 382 417 434 469 486 555 521 555 573 608 625 634 642 660 625 694 746 764 798 746 764 798 833 954 972 989 1046
PEXLIM Q
Max. system voltage Um kVrms 24 36 52 72 100 123
Rated voltage
Housing
Dimensions
Ur kVrms 24 30-36 42-72 54-72 75-84 75-96 90-120 90-96 108-144 150 XV024 XV036 XV052 XV072 XV072 XV100 XH123 XV123 XV123 XV123 XH145 XV145 XV145 XV145 XV145 XH170 XH170 XV170 XV170 XM245 XH245 XH245 XV245 XV245 XH300 XH300 XV300 XV300 XV300 XH362 XH362 XV362 XH420 XH420 mm 1363 1363 2270 2270 3625 3625 3625 4540 4540 4988 3625 4540 4540 4988 5895 4540 4988 5895 5895 5895 7250 7250 8613 8613 8613 8613 9520 9520 9520 9520 9520 11790 10875 10875
1.2/50 s dry kVpeak 283 283 400 400 578 578 578 800 800 861 578 800 800 861 978 800 861 978 978 978 1156 1156 1439 1439 1439 1439 1556 1556 1556 1556 1556 1956 1734 1734
50 Hz wet (60s) kVrms 126 126 187 187 293 293 293 374 374 419 293 374 374 419 480 374 419 480 480 480 586 586 712 712 712 712 773 773 773 773 773 960 879 879
60 Hz wet (10s) kVrms 126 126 187 187 293 293 293 374 374 419 293 374 374 419 480 374 419 480 480 480 586 586 712 712 712 712 773 773 773 773 773 960 879 879
250/2500 s wet kVpeak 242 242 330 330 462 462 462 660 660 704 462 660 660 704 792 660 704 792 792 492 924 924 1166 1166 1166 1166 1254 1254 1254 1254 1254 1584 1386 1386
Mass kg 21 21 25 25 38 38 37 43 45 52 36 45 45 52 57 48 54 59 59 59 73 71 94 91 94 91 98 97 96 103 102 127 116 116
Amax mm 481 481 736 736 1080 1080 1080 1397 1397 1486 1080 1397 1397 1486 1741 1417 1506 1761 1761 1761 2105 2105 2617 2617 2617 2617 2872 2872 2872 2872 2872 3533 3216 3216
B mm 400 400 400 400 600 600 600 800 800 900 900 900 900 900 1200 1200 1400 1400 1400
C mm 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 800 800 800 800 800
D mm 160 160 160 160 300 300 300 400 400 500 500 500 500 500 600 600 700 700 700
Fig.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 5 5 5 5 5 7 5 5
145
108-120 108-120 132-144 150 162-168
170
132-144 150 132 144-192
245
192 180-210 216-228 180-198 210-228
300
216-264 276 216 240-258 264-276
362
258-264 276-288 258-288
420
330-342 360
PEXLIM Q
Max. system voltage Um kVrms
Rated voltage
Housing
Dimensions
Ur kVrms mm
1.2/50 s dry kVpeak
50 Hz wet (60s) kVrms
60 Hz wet (10s) kVrms
250/2500 s wet kVpeak
Mass kg
Amax mm
B mm
C mm
D mm
Fig.
52 72 100 123 145 170 245 30-36 42-54 60 72 75-120 84-120 84-120 108-120 132-144
)
XN052 XN072 XN100 XN123 XN123 XN145 XN170 XN245 XN245
1363 2270 2270 2270 3625 3625 3625 3625 4540
400 400 400 400 578 578 578 578 800
187 187 187 187 293 293 293 293 374
187 187 187 187 293 293 293 293 374
330 330 330 330 462 462 462 462 660
21 24 25 25 38 37 37 36 45
736 736 736 736 1080 1080 1080 1080 1397
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
* Sum of withstand voltages for empty units of arrester.
PEXLIM Q
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
PEXLIM Q
Accessories
Line terminals
Earth terminals
Drilling plans
1HSA410 000-L Aluminium 1HSA420 000-A Stainless steel NOTE! Alternative drilling plan 3 slotted holes (120 ), n14 at R111-127 Without insulating base Aluminium
1HSA410 000-N Aluminium Insulating base 1HSA430 000-A Epoxy resin M12 bolts for connection to structure are not supplied by ABB. Required threaded grip length is 15-20 mm.
1HSA410 000-P Stainless steel
PEXLIM Q
Shipping data
Rated voltage Ur kVrms 24 30-36 042-072 054-072 075-084 075-096 090-120 090-096 108-144 150 108-120 108-120 132-144 150 162-168 132-144 150 132 144-192 192 180-210 216-228 180-198 210-228 216-276 216 240-258 264-276 258-264 276-288 258-288 330-360
Housing
Number of arresters per crate One Volume m3 Gross kg Three Volume m3 Gross kg Six Volume m3 Gross kg
XV024 XV036 XV052 XV072 XV072 XV100 XH123 XV123 XV123 XV123 XH145 XV145 XV145 XV145 XV145 XH170 XH170 XV170 XV170 XM245 XH245 XH245 XV245 XV245 XH300 XV300 XV300 XV300 XH362 XH362 XV362 XH420 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.7 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.1 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.5 1.4 1.0 1.5 1.4 2.2 2.2 49 49 65 65 65 81 81 81 67 82 81 82 95 84 84 98 98 100 111 109 164 115 126 211 192 157 211 192 278 268 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.7 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.1 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.7 1.5 1.7 2.6 2.3 1.7 2.5 2.3 3.8 3.8 107 107 145 145 145 183 183 183 151 186 186 186 215 192 192 224 224 230 263 257 340 291 345 443 416 369 443 416 564 534 0.9 0.9 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.9 1.5 1.5 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 194 194 265 265 265 336 336 336 277 338 342 342 395 354 354 413 413 425 491 479 -
PEXLIM Q
Shipping data
Rated voltage Ur kVrms
Housing
Number of arresters per crate One Volume m3 Gross kg Three Volume m3 Gross kg Six Volume m3 Gross kg
30-36 42-54 60 72 75-120 84-120 84-120 108-120 132, 144 XN052 XN072 XN100 XN123 XN123 XN145 XN170 XN245 XN245 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.9 49 49 49 49 65 65 65 65 81 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.9 83 83 83 83 145 145 145 145 183 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 146 146 146 146 265 265 265 265 336
Zinc Oxide Surge Arrester PEXLIM P-X
Protection of switchgear, transformers and other equipment in high voltage systems against atmospheric and switching overvoltages. in areas with very high lightning intensity where grounding or shielding conditions are poor or incomplete for important installations where energy requirements are very high (e.g. very long lines, capacitor protection). Superior where low weight, reduced clearances, flexible mounting, non-fragility and additional personnel safety is required. Major component in PEXLINKTM concept for transmission line protection. Other data can be ordered on request. Please contact your local sales representative.

System voltages (Um) Rated voltages (Ur) Nominal discharge current (IEC) Classifying current (ANSI/IEEE) Discharge current withstand strength: High current 4/10 s Low current 2 000 s Energy capability: Line discharge class (IEC) [2 impulses, (IEC Cl. 8.5.5) Fulfils/exceeds requirements of ANSI transmissionline discharge test for 362 kV systems. Short-circuit/Pressure relief capability External insulation 65 kAsym Fulfils/exceeds standards Mechanical strength: Specified long-term load (SLL) Specified short-term load (SSL) Service conditions: Ambient temperature Design altitude Frequency -50 C to +45 C max. 1 0 00 m 15 - 62 Hz 2 500 Nm 4 000 Nm Class 4 12.0 kJ/kV (Ur)] 100 kApeak 1 500 Apeak 52 - 420 kV 42 - 360 kV 20 kApeak 15 kApeak
PEXLIM P-X
Max. system voltage
Rated voltage
TOV capability
1)
2)
as per IEC Um kVrms 24 3) 36 3) Ur kVrms 24 30 33 36 39 52 42 48 51 72 54 60 63 72 100 66 72 75 78 81 84 123 90 96 102 108 114 120 129 132 138 144 150 145 108 120 132 138 Uc kVrms 19.2 24.0 26.4 28.8 31.2 34 38 41 43 48 50 58 53 58 60 62 65 67 72 77 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 78 86 92 92 92
as per ANSI/IEEE MCOV kVrms 19.5 24.4 26.7 29.0 31.5 34.0 39.0 41.3 43.0 48.0 51.0 58.0 53.4 58.0 60.7 63.1 65.6 68.0 72.0 77.0 82.6 84.0 92.3 98.0 104 106 111 115 121 86.0 98.0 106 111 1s kVrms 27.8 34.8 38.2 41.7 45.2 48.7 55.6 59.1 62.6 69.6 73.0 83.5 76.5 83.5 87.0 90.4 93.9 97.4 104 111 118 125 132 139 149 153 160 167 174 125 139 153 160 10 s kVrms 26.4 33.0 36.3 39.6 42.9 46.2 52.8 56.1 59.4 66.0 69.3 79.2 72.6 79.2 82.5 85.8 89.1 92.4 99.0 105 112 118 125 132 141 145 151 158 165 118 132 145 151
30/60 s 1 kA kVpeak 46.8 58.5 64.4 70.2 76.1 81.9 93.6 99.5 106 117 123 141 129 141 147 153 158 164 176 188 199 211 223 234 252 258 270 281 293 211 234 258 270 2 kA kVpeak 48.5 60.7 66.7 72.8 78.8 84.9 97.0 104 110 122 128 146 134 146 152 158 164 170 182 194 207 219 231 243 261 267 279 291 304 219 243 267 279 3 kA kVpeak 49.7 62.2 68.4 74.6 80.8 87.0 99.4 106 112 125 131 150 137 150 156 162 168 174 187 199 212 224 237 249 268 274 286 299 311 224 249 274 286
8/20 s 5 kA kVpeak 51.9 64.9 71.4 77.9 84.3 90.8 104 111 117 130 137 156 143 156 163 169 176 182 195 208 221 234 247 260 279 286 299 312 325 234 260 286 299 10 kA kVpeak 54.6 68.3 75.1 81.9 88.8 95.6 110 117 123 137 144 164 151 164 171 178 185 192 205 219 233 246 260 273 294 301 314 328 342 246 273 301 314 20 kA kVpeak 59.8 74.8 82.3 89.7 97.2 105 120 128 135 150 157 180 165 180 187 195 202 210 225 240 255 270 284 299 322 329 344 359 374 270 299 329 344 40 kA kVpeak 65.6 81.9 90.1 98.3 107 115 132 140 148 164 172 197 181 197 205 213 222 230 246 263 279 295 312 328 353 361 377 394 410 295 328 361 377
PEXLIM P-X
Max. system voltage
Rated voltage
TOV capability
1)
2)
as per IEC Um kVrms 145 Ur kVrms 144 150 162 168 170 132 144 150 162 168 180 192 245 180 192 198 210 214 216 219 222 228 300 216 228 240 258 264 276 362 258 264 276 288 420 330 336 342 360 Uc kVrms 92 92 92 92 106 108 108 108 108 108 108 144 154 156 156 156 156 156 156 156 173 182 191 191 191 191 206 211 221 230 264 267 267 267
as per ANSI/IEEE MCOV kVrms 115 121 131 131 106 115 121 131 131 144 152 144 154 160 170 173 175 177 179 180 175 182 191 209 212 220 209 212 221 230 267 272 277 291 1s kVrms 167 174 187 194 153 167 174 187 194 208 222 208 222 229 243 248 250 254 257 264 250 264 278 299 306 320 299 306 320 334 382 389 396 417 10 s kVrms 158 165 178 184 145 158 165 178 184 198 211 198 211 217 231 235 237 240 244 250 237 250 264 283 290 303 283 290 303 316 363 369 376 396
30/60 s 1 kA kVpeak 281 293 316 328 258 281 293 316 328 351 375 351 375 387 410 419 422 427 433 445 422 445 468 504 515 539 504 515 539 562 644 656 667 702 2 kA kVpeak 291 304 328 340 267 291 304 328 340 364 388 364 388 400 425 434 437 443 449 461 437 461 485 522 534 558 522 534 558 582 667 679 691 728 3 kA kVpeak 299 311 336 348 274 299 311 336 348 373 398 373 398 410 435 445 448 454 460 473 448 473 497 535 547 572 535 547 572 597 684 696 709 746
8/20 s 5 kA kVpeak 312 325 351 364 286 312 325 351 364 390 415 390 415 428 454 464 467 474 480 493 467 493 519 558 571 597 558 571 597 623 714 727 740 779 10 kA kVpeak 328 342 369 383 301 328 342 369 383 410 437 410 437 451 478 488 492 499 506 519 492 519 546 587 601 628 587 601 628 656 751 765 779 819 20 kA kVpeak 359 374 404 419 329 359 374 404 419 449 479 449 479 494 524 535 539 546 554 568 539 568 598 643 658 688 643 658 688 718 823 838 852 897 40 kA kVpeak 394 410 443 459 361 394 410 443 459 492 525 492 525 541 574 586 590 598 607 623 590 623 656 705 721 754 705 721 754 787 901 918 934 983
PEXLIM P-X
Rated voltage
Housing
Dimensions
Ur kVrms 24 30-36 39 42-51 54-72 75-84 75-96 90-108 90-144 150 XV024 XV036 XV036 XV052 XV072 XV072 XV100 XH123 XV123 XV123 XH145 XV145 XV145 XV145 XH170 XV170 XV170 XM245 XH245 XV245 XV245 XH300 XH300 XV300 XH362 XV362 XH420 mm 1363 1363 2270 2270 2270 3625 3625 3625 4540 4988 3625 4540 4988 5895 4540 4988 5895 5895 7250 8613 8613 8613 8613 9520 9520 11790 10875
1.2/50 s dry kVpeak 283 283 400 400 400 578 578 578 800 861 578 800 861 978 800 861 978 978 1156 1439 1439 1439 1439 1556 1556 1956 1734
50 Hz wet (60s) kVrms 126 126 187 187 187 293 293 293 374 419 293 374 419 480 374 419 480 480 586 712 712 712 712 773 773 960 879
60 Hz wet (10s) kVrms 126 126 187 187 187 293 293 293 374 419 293 374 419 480 374 419 480 480 586 712 712 712 712 773 773 960 879
250/2500 s wet kVpeak 242 242 330 330 330 462 462 462 660 704 462 660 704 792 660 704 792 792 924 1166 1166 1166 1166 1254 1254 1584 1386
Mass kg 18 18 29 29 28 43 43 42 53 54 41 52 54 65 52 56 69 65 82 100 97 101 97 109 117 146 130
Amax mm 481 481 736 736 736 1080 1080 1080 1397 1486 1080 1397 1486 1741 1417 1506 1761 1761 2105 2617 2617 2617 2617 2872 2872 3533 3216
B mm 400 400 400 400 400 800 600 900 900 900 1200 1400 1400
C mm 600 600 600 600 800 800 800
D mm 160 160 160 160 160 400 300 500 500 500 600 700 700
Fig.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 5 4 5 6 5 5 7 5
145
108 108-144 150 162-168
170
132-144 132-180 192
245
180-192 180-216 180-198 210-228
300
216-240 258-276 216-276
362 420
258-288 258-288 330-360
52 72 100 123 145 170 245 30-36 42-54 60 72 75-120 84-120 96-120 108 132-144
)
XN052 XN072 XN100 XN123 XN123 XN145 XN170 XN245 XN245
1363 2270 2270 2270 3625 3625 3625 3625 4540
283 400 400 400 578 578 578 578 800
126 187 187 187 293 293 293 293 374
126 187 187 187 293 293 293 293 374
242 330 330 330 462 462 462 462 660
19 29 30 28 43 42 42 41 50
481 736 736 736 1080 1080 1080 1080 1397
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
PEXLIM P-X
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
PEXLIM P-X
Accessories
Line terminals
Earth terminals
Drilling plans
1HSA410 000-L Aluminium 1HSA420 000-A Stainless steel NOTE! Alternative drilling plan 3 slotted holes (120 ), n14 at R111-127 Without insulating base Aluminium
1HSA410 000-N Aluminium Insulating base 1HSA430 000-A Epoxy resin M12 bolts for connection to structure are not supplied by ABB. Required threaded grip length is 15-20 mm.
1HSA410 000-P Stainless steel
PEXLIM P-X
Shipping data
Rated voltage Ur kVrms 24 30-36 39 42-72 54-72 75-84 75-96 90-120 90-144 150 108-120 108-144 150 162-168 132-144 150 132-192 192 180-228 180-198 210-228 216-264 276 216-276 258-288 258 264-288 330-360
Housing
Number of arresters per crate One Volume m3 Gross kg 42 42 52 52 52 71 71 71 87 87 68 87 87 98 89 89 102 98 115 133 133 155 155 163 207 242 258 242 Three Volume m3 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.9 0.7 0.9 0.9 1.1 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.5 1.5 1.7 1.7 1.7 2.3 2.9 2.3 2.3 Gross kg 86 86 116 116 116 163 163 163 201 201 154 201 201 239 207 207 251 239 290 339 339 358 358 382 435 497 545 497 Six Volume m3 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.2 1.5 1.5 1.9 1.5 1.5 1.9 1.9 1.9 Gross kg 152 152 212 212 212 301 301 301 372 372 283 372 372 443 384 384 443 443 545 -
XV024 XV036 XV036 XV052 XV072 XV072 XV100 XH123 XV123 XV123 XH145 XV145 XV145 XV145 XH170 XH170 XV170 XM245 XH245 XV245 XV245 XH300 XH300 XV300 XH362 XV362 XV362 XH420
0.1 0.1 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.9 0.7 0.9 0.9 1.1 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.1 1.1 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.6 2.1 2.1 2.1
30-36 42-54 60 72 75-120 84-120 96-120 108-120 132-144 XN052 XN072 XN100 XN123 XN123 XN145 XN170 XN245 XN245 0.1 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.9 42 52 52 52 71 71 71 71 87 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.9 86 116 116 116 163 163 163 163 201 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.5 152 212 212 212 301 301 301 301 372
Zinc Oxide Surge Arrester PEXLIM P-Y
Protection of switchgear, transformers and other equipment in high voltage systems against atmospheric and switching overvoltages. in areas with very high lightning intensity where grounding or shielding conditions are poor or incomplete for important installations where energy requirements are very high (e.g. very long lines, capacitor protection). Superior where low weight, reduced clerances, flexible mounting, non-fragility and additional personnel safety is required. Other data can be ordered on request. Please contact your local sales representative.

System voltages (Um) Rated voltages (Ur) Nominal discharge current (IEC) Classifying current (ANSI/IEEE) Discharge current wittstand strength: High current 4/10 s Low current 2 000 s Energy capability: Line discharge class (IEC) [2 impulses, (IEC Cl. 8.5.5) Fulfils/exceeds requirements of ANSI transmissionline discharge test for 362 kV systems. Short-circuit/Pressure relief capability External insulation 65 kAsym Fulfils/exceeds standards Mechanical strength: Specified long-term load (SLL) Specified short-term load (SSL) Service conditions: Ambient temperature Design altitude Frequency -50 C to +45 C max. 1 000 m 15 - 62 Hz 6 000 Nm 9 000 Nm Class 4 12.0 kJ/kV (Ur)] 100 kApeak 1 500 Apeak 300 - 550 kV 228 - 444 kV 20 kApeak 15 kApeak
PEXLIM P-Y
Guranteed protective data
Max. system voltage
Rated voltage
TOV capability
1)
2)
as per IEC Um kVrms 300 Ur kVrms 228 240 258 264 276 362 258 264 276 288 420 330 336 342 360 378 390 396 550 396 420 444 Uc kVrms 182 191 191 191 191 206 211 221 230 264 267 267 267 267 267 267 317 336 349
as per ANSI/IEEE MCOV kVrms 182 191 209 212 220 209 212 221 230 267 272 277 291 306 315 318 318 336 353 1s kVrms 264 278 299 306 320 299 306 320 334 382 389 396 417 438 452 459 459 487 515 10 s kVrms 250 264 283 290 303 283 290 303 316 363 369 376 396 415 429 435 435 462 488
30/60 s 1 kA kVpeak 445 468 504 515 539 504 515 539 562 644 656 667 702 737 761 773 773 819 866 2 kA kVpeak 461 485 522 534 558 522 534 558 582 667 679 691 728 764 788 800 800 849 897 3 kA kVpeak 473 497 535 547 572 535 547 572 597 684 696 709 746 783 808 820 820 870 920
8/20 s 5 kA kVpeak 493 519 558 571 597 558 571 597 623 714 727 740 779 817 843 856 856 908 960 10 kA kVpeak 519 546 587 601 628 587 601 628 656 751 765 779 819 860 888 901 901 956 1015 20 kA kVpeak 568 598 643 658 688 643 658 688 718 823 838 852 897 942 972 987 987 1051 1111 40 kA kVpeak 623 656 705 721 754 705 721 754 787 901 918 934 983 1037 1070 1086 1086 1152 1217
PEXLIM P-Y
Max. system voltage Um kVrms 300
Rated voltage
Housing
Dimensions
Ur kVrms 228-240 258-276 228-276 YH300 YH300 YV300 YM362 YH362 YV362 YH420 YH420 YV420 YH550 mm 7500 8863 9770 8863 9770 11250 11125 12613 13520 14875
1.2/50 s dry kVpeak 1122 1405 1522 1405 1522 1683 1700 1966 2083 2261
50 Hz wet (60s) kVrms 586 712 773 712 773 879 879 1005 1066 1172
60 Hz wet (10s) kVrms 586 712 773 712 773 879 879 1005 1066 1172
250/2500 s wet kVpeak 924 1166 1254 1166 1254 1386 1386 1628 1716 1848
Mass kg 112 126 139 134 145 180 170 188 202 226
Amax mm 2220 2625 2880 2625 2880 3330 3225 3740 3995 4335
B mm 800 800 800 1200 1200 1400 1400 1400 1400 2000
C mm 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
D mm 400 500 500 600 600 700 700 700 700 1000
Fig.
1 2 2 3 3 4 3 5 5 6
362
258-276 258-288 258-288
420
330-360 378-396 330-396
550
396-444
PEXLIM P-Y
210
210
D C B B
D B
235
235
235
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
900 210 210 325
D C B D C B
D C B
235
235
235
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6 ABB Surge Arresters Buyers Guide | Technical information 55
PEXLIM P-Y
Accessories
Line terminals
Earth terminals
max 34 4 M12 (4x) 45 1HSA410 000-L Aluminium 1HSA410 000-N Aluminium 15 45 69 145 1HSA420 000-U Stainless steel 18 75
4 18 45 1HSA410 000-M Aluminium flag with other items in stainless steel 1HSA420 000-V Stainless steel 1HSA410 000-P Stainless steel 15 45 145 69 75
PEXLIM P-Y
Accessories
Drilling plans
Drilling plans with insulating base
225 17.5 (4x)
14.5 (5.8) (6x)
60
225 M16 (4x)
R127 (5)
225
32
225
32
297
12
280
12
Optional
80
Standard
100
Insulating base 1HSA430 000-C Epoxy resin M16 bolts for connection to structure are not supplied by ABB. Required threaded grip length is 15-20 mm.
PEXLIM P-Y
Shipping data
Rated voltage Ur kVrms 288-240 258-276 228-276 258-276 258-288 330-360 258-288 378-396 330-396 396-444
Housing
Number of arresters per crate One Volume m3 Gross kg 162 176 189 230 240 280 290 298 312 426 Three Volume m3 1,18 1,18 1,18 1,94 1,94 2,19 2,19 2,19 2,19 3,38 Gross kg 386 429 467 499 531 621 652 675 716 879
YH300 YH300 YV300 YM362 YH362 YH420 YV362 YH420 YV420 YH550
1,18 1,18 1,18 1,69 1,69 1,85 1,85 1,85 1,85 3,38
Each crate contains a certain number of arrester units and accessories for assembly and erection. A packing list is attached externally on each crate. Each separate crate is numbered and the numbers of all crates and their contents are listed in the shipping specication. ABB reserves
the right to pack arresters in the most effective/economic combination. Alternate or non-standard crates may involve additional charges. The table above is to be seen as an approximation and specic data for deliveries may differ from the values given.
Zinc-Oxide Surge Arrester HS PEXLIM P-T
Protection of switchgear, transformers and other equipment in high voltage systems against atmospheric and switching overvoltages. in areas with very high lightning intensity where grounding or shielding conditions are poor or incomplete for important installations where energy requirements are very high (e.g. very long lines, capacitor protection). Specially suited to extreme seismic zones. Superior where low weight, non-fragility and additional personnel safety is required. Other data can be ordered on request. Please
contact your local sales representative. Brief performance data

System voltages (Um) Rated voltages (Ur) Nominal discharge current (IEC) Classifying current (ANSI/IEEE) Discharge current withstand strength: High current 4/10 s Low current 2 000 s Energy capability: Line discharge class (IEC) [2 impulses, (IEC Cl. 8.5.5) Fulfils/exceeds requirements of ANSI transmissionline discharge test for 362 kV systems. Short-circuit/Pressure relief capability External insulation 65 kAsym Fulfils/exceeds standards Mechanical strength: Specified long-term load (SLL) Specified short-term load (SSL) Service conditions: Ambient temperature Design altitude Frequency -50 C to +45 C max. 1 0 00 m 15 - 62 Hz 19 000 Nm 28 000 Nm Class 4 10.5 kJ/kV (Ur)] 100 kApeak 1 500 Apeak 245 - 550 kV 180 - 444 kV 20 kApeak 10/15 kApeak
HS PEXLIM P-T
Guaranteed protective data
Max. system voltage
Rated voltage
TOV capability
1)
2)
as per IEC Um kVrms 245 Ur kVrms 180 192 228 300 228 240 264 362 258 264 276 380 400 420 288 300 330 360 390 550 396 420 444 Uc kVrms 144 154 156 182 191 191 206 211 221 230 240 264 267 267 317 336 349
as per ANSI/IEEE MCOV kVrms 144 154 180 182 191 212 209 212 221 230 240 267 291 315 318 336 353 1s kVrms 208 222 264 264 278 306 299 306 320 334 348 382 417 452 459 487 515 10 s kVrms 198 211 250 250 264 290 283 290 303 316 330 363 396 429 435 462 488
30/60 s 1 kA kVpeak 351 375 445 445 468 515 504 515 539 562 585 644 702 761 773 819 866 2 kA kVpeak 364 388 461 461 485 534 522 534 558 582 607 667 728 788 800 849 897 3 kA kVpeak 373 398 473 473 497 547 535 547 572 597 622 684 746 808 820 870 920
8/20 s 5 kA kVpeak 390 415 493 493 519 571 558 571 597 623 649 714 779 843 856 908 960 10 kA kVpeak 410 437 519 519 546 601 587 601 628 656 683 751 819 888 901 956 1015 20 kA kVpeak 449 479 568 568 598 658 643 658 688 718 748 823 897 972 987 1051 1111 40 kA kVpeak 492 525 623 623 656 721 705 721 754 787 819 901 983 1070 1086 1152 1217
HS PEXLIM P-T
Max. system voltage Um kVrms 245
Rated voltage
Housing
Dimensions
Ur kVrms 180-192 180-192 228 TM245 TH245 TH245 TM300 TV300 TV300 TV300 TH362 TH362 TH380 TM400 TH420 TH550 TH550 TH550 mm 4950 7150 7150 7150 9900 9900 9900 9900 9900 9900 9900 12100 14300 14300 14850
1.2/50 s dry kVpeak 750 1081 1081 1081 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1831 2162 2162 2250
50 Hz wet (60s) kVrms 350 524 524 524 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 874 1048 1048 1050
60 Hz wet (10s) kVrms 350 510 510 510 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 860 1020 1020 1050
250/2500 s wet kVpeak 525 750 750 750 1050 1050 1050 1050 1050 1050 1050 1275 1500 1500 1575
Mass kg 115 150 150 150 245 245 235 245 240 240 240 270 310 310 365
Amax mm 1770 2310 2310 2310 3495 3495 3495 3495 3495 3495 3495 4035 4890 4890 5540
B mm 600 800 600 900 1400 1200 900 1600 1200 1400 1400 1200 1800 1800 2000
C mm 600 800 800 600 800 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1000
D mm 300 500 300 400 700 600 500 1000 800 700 700 800 1000 1000 1200
Fig.
1 1 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 5
300
228-264 228 240 264
362 380 400 420 550
258-264 276 288 300 330-390 396 420 444
HS PEXLIM P-T
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
HS PEXLIM P-T
Accessories
Line terminals
Earth terminals
Drilling plans
1HSA410 000-A Aluminium 1HSA420 000-U Stainless steel
46.5 45 20.5
1HSA410 000-B Aluminium flag with other items in stainless steel
80 45 77 45
1HSA420 000-V Stainless steel
1HSA410 000-C Aluminium
Insulating base 1HSA430 000-P Galvanized steel M20 bolts for connection to structure are not supplied by ABB.
1HSA410 000-D Stainless steel
HS PEXLIM P-T
Shipping data
Rated voltage Ur kVrms 180 192 180 192 228 228 240 264 228 240 264 258 264 276 288 300 330 360 390 396 420 Rated voltage Ur kVrms 444
Housing
Number of arresters per crate One Volume m3 Gross kg 208 208 308 307 299 307 306 303 351 334 329 393 392 333 346 347 423 420 416 523 521 Three Volume m3 2.4 2.4 5.6 5.6 5.4 5.6 5.6 5.6 4.4 4.2 4.3 5.3 5.3 4.2 4.5 4.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 6.6 6.6 Gross kg 476 474 645 643 628 642 640 631 905 883 860 969 968 879 890 891 1000 990 980 1210 1203 Six Volume m3 4.8 4.8 6.5 6.5 6.0 6.5 6.5 6.5 Gross kg 953 949 1200 1196 1167 1194 1190 1172 -
TM245 TM245 TH245 TH245 TH245 TM300 TM300 TM300 TV300 TV300 TV300 TH362 TH362 TH362 TH380 TM400 TH420 TH420 TH420 TH550 TH550 Housing
2.4 2.4 5.6 5.6 5.4 5.6 5.6 5.6 2.4 2.3 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.3 2.4 2.4 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.8 5.8
Number of arresters per crate One Volume m3 Gross kg 562 Two Volume m3 5.5 Gross kg 975
TH550
3.7
Zinc-Oxide Surge Arrester HS PEXLIM T-T
Protection of switchgear, transformers and other equipment in high voltage systems against atmospheric and switching overvoltages. in areas with very high lightning intensity where grounding or shielding conditions are poor or incomplete for important installations where energy requirements are very high (e.g. very long lines, capacitor protection). Specially suited to extreme seismic zones. Superior where low weight, non-fragility and additional personnel safety is required. Other data can be ordered on request. Please contact your local sales representative.

System voltages (Um) Rated voltages (Ur) Nominal discharge current (IEC) Classifying current (ANSI/IEEE) Discharge current withstand strength: High current 4/10 s Low current 2 000 s Energy capability: Line discharge class (IEC) [2 impulses, (IEC Cl. 8.5.5) Fulfils/exceeds requirements of ANSI transmissionline discharge test for 362 kV systems. Short-circuit/Pressure relief capability External insulation 65 kAsym Fulfils/exceeds standards Mechanical strength: Specified long-term load (SLL) Specified short-term load (SSL) Service conditions: Ambient temperature Design altitude Frequency -50 C to +45 C max. 1 0 00 m 15 - 62 Hz 19 000 Nm 28 000 Nm Class 5 15.4 kJ/kV (Ur)] 100 kApeak 2 200 Apeak 245 - 800 kV 180 - 624 kV 10/15/20 kApeak 10/15 kApeak
HS PEXLIM T-T
Max. system voltage
Rated voltage
TOV capability
1)
2)
as per IEC Um kVrms 245 Ur kVrms 180 192 216 228 300 362 228 240 258 264 276 380 400 420 288 300 330 360 390 550 396 420 444 800 Uc kVrms 144 154 156 156 182 191 206 211 221 230 240 264 267 267 317 336 349
as per ANSI/IEEE MCOV kVrms 144 154 174 180 182 191 209 212 221 230 240 267 291 315 318 336 353 1s kVrms 209 218 246 259 259 273 310 310 314 328 342 378 410 444 474 478 506 10 s kVrms 198 207 233 246 246 258 293 293 297 310 323 358 388 420 448 453 479
30/60 s 1 kA kVpeak 354 369 415 438 438 461 523 523 531 554 577 638 692 750 793 807 853 2 kA kVpeak 364 380 427 451 451 475 538 538 546 569 593 656 712 771 816 830 878 3 kA kVpeak 371 387 435 459 459 484 548 548 556 580 604 669 725 786 831 846 894
8/20 s 5 kA kVpeak 389 406 457 482 482 507 575 575 583 609 634 702 761 824 872 888 938 10 kA kVpeak 405 423 476 502 502 528 599 599 608 634 660 731 792 858 908 924 977 20 kA kVpeak 438 457 514 542 542 571 647 647 656 685 713 789 856 927 981 998 1060 40 kA kVpeak 476 497 559 590 590 621 704 704 714 745 776 859 931 1013 1072 1091 1153
On request
HS PEXLIM T-T
Rated voltage
Housing
Dimensions
Ur kVrms 180-216 228 228-240 258-276 288 300 330 360 390 TH245 TV245 TV300 TH362 TH380 TM400 TH420 TH420 TV420 TH550 TH550 TH550 mm 7150 9900 9900 9900 9900 9900 12100 12100 14300 14300 14300 14850
1.2/50 s dry kVpeak 1081 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1831 1831 2162 2162 2162 2250
50 Hz wet (60s) kVrms 524 700 700 700 700 700 874 874 1048 1048 1048 1050
60 Hz wet (10s) kVrms 510 700 700 700 700 700 860 860 1020 1020 1020 1050
250/2500 s wet kVpeak 750 1050 1050 1050 1050 1050 1275 1275 1500 1500 1500 1575
Mass kg 170 245 260 265 270 270 300 300 330 350 350 405
Amax mm 2310 3495 3495 3495 3495 3495 4035 4035 4575 4890 4890 5540
B mm 600 600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1200 1200 2000 2000 2000
C mm 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1000
D mm 300 300 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 600 600 1200 1200 1200
Fig.
1 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 5
550
396 420 444

)
HS PEXLIM T-T
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
HS PEXLIM T-T
Accessories
Line terminals
Earth terminals
Drilling plans
1HSA410 000-A Aluminium 1HSA420 000-U Stainless steel
46.5 45 20.5
1HSA410 000-B Aluminium flag with other items in stainless steel
80 45 77 45
1HSA420 000-V Stainless steel
Insulating base 1HSA430 000-P Galvanized steel M20 bolts for connection to structure are not supplied by ABB. 1HSA410 000-D Stainless steel
HS PEXLIM T-T
Shipping data
Rated voltage Ur kVrms 180 192 216 228 228 240 258 264 276 288 300 330 360 390 396 420 Rated voltage Ur kVrms 444
Housing
Number of arresters per crate One Volume m3 Gross kg 315 316 321 340 405 407 411 411 412 414 416 507 452 483 611 612 Three Volume m3 5.4 5.4 5.4 4.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3 6.6 5.5 5.5 6.7 6.7 Gross kg 676 680 692 893 1006 1011 1026 1026 1028 1033 1038 1163 1086 1179 1355 1357 Six Volume m3 6.0 6.0 6.0 Gross kg 1262 1270 1295 -
TH245 TH245 TH245 TV245 TV300 TV300 TH362 TH362 TH362 TH380 TM400 TH420 TH420 TV420 TH550 TH550 Housing
5.4 5.4 5.4 2.6 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 5.8 5.2 5.2 6.7 6.7
Number of arresters per crate One Volume m3 Gross kg 602 Two Volume m3 5.5 Gross kg 1054
TH550
3.7
Zinc Oxide Surge Arrester EXLIM R
Protection of switchgear, transformers and other equipment in high voltage systems against atmospheric and switching overvoltages. For use when requirements of lightning intensity, energy capability and pollution are moderate. Other data can be ordered on request. Please contact your local sales representative.

System voltages (Um) Rated voltages (Ur) Nominal discharge current (IEC) Classifying current (ANSI/IEEE) Discharge current withstand strength: High current 4/10 s Low current 2 000 s Energy capability: Line discharge class (IEC) [2 impulses, (IEC Cl. 8.5.5) Fulfils/exceeds requirements of ANSI transmissionline discharge test for 170 kV systems. Short-circuit/Pressure relief capability External insulation 50 kAsym Fulfils/exceeds standards Mechanical strength: Specified long-term load (SLL) Specified short-term load (SSL) Service conditions: Ambient temperature Design altitude Frequency -50 C to +45 C max. 1 0 00 m 15 - 62 Hz 3 000 Nm 7 500 Nm Class 2 5.0 kJ/kV (Ur)] 100 kApeak 600 Apeak 52 - 170 kV 42 - 168 kV 10 kApeak 10 kApeak
EXLIM R
Max. system voltage
Rated voltage
TOV capability
1)
2)
as per IEC Um kVrms 36 3) Ur kVrms 24 30 33 36 39 52 42 45 48 51 54 60 72 54 60 66 72 75 84 100 75 84 90 96 123 90 96 108 120 132 138 145 108 120 132 138 144 170 132 144 162 168 Uc kVrms 19.2 24.0 26.4 28.8 31.2 34 36 38 41 43 48 43 48 53 58 60 67 60 67 72 77 72 77 78 78 78 78 86 92 92 92 92 106 108 108 108
as per ANSI/IEEE MCOV kVrms 19.5 24.4 26.7 29.0 31.5 34.0 36.5 39.0 41.3 43.0 48.0 43.0 48.0 53.4 58.0 60.7 68.0 60.7 68.0 72.0 77.0 72.0 77.0 84.0 98.0 106 111 86.0 98.0 106 111 115 106 115 131 131 1s kVrms 27.8 34.8 38.2 41.7 45.2 48.7 52.2 55.6 59.1 62.6 69.6 62.6 69.6 76.5 83.5 87.0 97.4 87.0 97.4 104 111 104 111 125 139 153 160 125 139 153 160 167 153 167 187 194 10 s kVrms 26.4 33.0 36.3 39.6 42.9 46.2 49.5 52.8 56.1 59.4 66.0 59.4 66.0 72.6 79.2 82.5 92.4 82.5 92.4 99.0 105 99.0 105 118 132 145 151 118 132 145 151 158 145 158 178 184
30/60 s 0.5 kA kVpeak 49.4 61.7 67.9 74.1 80.3 86.4 92.6 98.8 105 112 124 112 124 136 149 155 173 155 173 186 198 186 198 223 247 272 284 223 247 272 284 297 272 297 334 346 1 kA kVpeak 51.3 64.2 70.6 77.0 83.4 89.8 96.2 103 109 116 129 116 129 142 154 161 180 161 180 193 206 193 206 231 257 283 295 231 257 283 295 308 283 308 347 359 2 kA kVpeak 53.8 67.2 73.9 80.6 87.3 94.0 101 108 115 121 135 121 135 148 162 168 188 168 188 202 215 202 215 242 269 296 309 242 269 296 309 323 296 323 363 376
8/20 s 5 kA kVpeak 58.7 73.3 80.6 88.0 95.3 103 110 118 125 132 147 132 147 162 176 184 206 184 206 220 235 220 235 264 294 323 338 264 294 323 338 352 323 352 396 411 10 kA kVpeak 62.2 77.7 85.5 93.3 102 109 117 125 133 140 156 140 156 171 187 195 218 195 218 234 249 234 249 280 311 342 358 280 311 342 358 373 342 373 420 436 20 kA kVpeak 69.7 87.1 95.8 105 114 122 131 140 148 157 175 157 175 192 209 218 244 218 244 262 279 262 279 314 349 383 401 314 349 383 401 418 383 418 470 488 40 kA kVpeak 79.6 99.5 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 199 180 199 219 239 249 279 249 279 299 319 299 319 359 398 438 458 359 398 438 458 478 438 478 538 557
EXLIM R
Max. system voltage Um kVrms 52 72 100 123
Rated voltage
Housing
Dimensions
Ur kVrms 42-60 54-75 54-84 75-96 84-96 90-108 90-138 90-96 108-138 CV052 CM072 CV072 CH100 CV100 CM123 CH123 CV123 CV123 CH145 CV145 CM170 CH170 CH170 CV170 CV170 mm 1615 1615 2651 2651 3685 2651 3685 4266 4266 3685 5302 3685 4266 4266 5302 5302
1.2/50 s dry kVpeak 275 275 394 394 568 394 568 669 669 568 788 568 669 669 788 788
50 Hz wet (60s) kVrms 129 129 221 221 288 221 288 350 350 288 442 288 350 350 442 442
250/2500 s wet kVpeak 212 212 320 320 433 320 433 532 532 433 640 433 532 532 640 640
Mass kg 45 46 62 63 78 64 81 103 103 82 119 82 105 105 120 122
Amax mm 725 725 997 997 1268 997 1268 1697 1697 1268 1969 1268 1697 1697 1969 1969
B mm 600 600 600 600 600
C mm 800 -
D mm 300 300 300 400 300
Fig.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 1 3 1 3 2 4 3
145 170
108-144 108-144 132-144 132-144 162-168 132 144-168
52 72 100 123 30-36 42-54 60 72 84-108 120 145 84 90-108 120 170 96-108 120
)
CN052 CN072 CN100 CN123 CN123 CN123 CN145 CN145 CN145 CN170 CN170
1615 1615 1615 1615 2651 3685 2651 2651 3685 2651 3685
275 275 275 275 394 568 394 394 568 394 568
129 129 129 129 221 288 221 221 288 221 288
212 212 212 212 320 433 320 320 433 320 433
43 45 45 62 64 79 62 64 79 64 79
725 725 725 725 997 1268 997 997 1268 997 1268
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
EXLIM R
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
EXLIM R
Accessories
Line terminals
Earth terminals
Drilling plans
1HSA410 000-A Aluminium 1HSA420 000-A Stainless steel
1HSA410 000-B Aluminium flag with other items in stainless steel 1HSA420 000-B Stainless steel
Insulating base 1HSA430 000-A Epoxy resin M12 bolts for connection to structure are not supplied by ABB. Required threaded grip length is 15-20 mm. 1HSA410 000-D Stainless steel
EXLIM R
Shipping data
Rated voltage Ur kVrms 24-39 42-60 54-75 54-84 75-96 84-96 90-108 90-138 90-138 108-144 108-144 132-144 132-168 132-168
Housing
Number of arresters per crate One Volume m3 Gross kg 74 76 77 93 94 115 92 116 131 119 147 119 133 148 Three Volume m3 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.8 1.4 0.9 1.4 0.9 1.4 1.4 Gross kg 171 177 180 228 231 276 234 279 367 288 415 288 373 418 Six Volume m3 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.4 1.4 1.7 1.4 1.7 1.7 1.7 Gross kg 337 349 355 451 457 547 463 553 571 571 -
CV036 CV052 CM072 CV072 CH100 CV100 CM123 CH123 CV123 CH145 CV145 CM170 CH170 CV170
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.7 0.4 0.7 0.4 0.7 0.7
30-36 42-54 60 72 84-108 120 84 90-108 120 96-108 120 CN052 CN072 CN100 CN123 CN123 CN123 CN145 CN145 CN145 CN170 CN170 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.4 75 80 80 80 95 115 95 95 115 95 115 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.8 175 180 180 180 235 280 230 235 280 235 280 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.4 1.7 1.4 1.4 1.7 1.4 1.7 340 350 350 355 465 555 455 465 555 465 555
Zinc Oxide Surge Arrester EXLIM Q-E
Protection of switchgear, transformers and other equipment in high voltage systems against atmospheric and switching overvoltages. in areas with high lightning intensity and high energy requirements. where grounding or shielding conditions are poor or incomplete. Other data can be ordered on request. Please contact your local sales representative.

System voltages (Um) Rated voltages (Ur) Nominal discharge current (IEC) Classifying current (ANSI/IEEE) Discharge current withstand strength: High current 4/10 s Low current 2 000 s Energy capability: Line discharge class (IEC) [2 impulses, (IEC Cl. 8.5.5) Fulfils/exceeds requirements of ANSI transmissionline discharge test for 245 kV systems. Short-circuit/Pressure relief capability External insulation 65 kAsym Fulfils/exceeds standards Mechanical strength: Specified long-term load (SLL) Specified short-term load (SSL) Service conditions: Ambient temperature Design altitude Frequency -50 C to +45 C max. 1 0 00 m 15 - 62 Hz 3 000 Nm 7 500 Nm Class 3 7.8 kJ/kV (Ur)] 100 kApeak 1 000 Apeak 52 - 245 kV 42 - 228 kV 10 kApeak 10 kApeak
EXLIM Q-E
Max. system voltage
Rated voltage
TOV capability
1)
2)
as per IEC Um kVrms 36 3) Ur kVrms 24 30 33 36 39 52 42 48 51 54 60 72 54 60 66 72 75 78 81 84 100 84 90 96 123 90 96 108 120 132 138 145 108 120 132 138 144 Uc kVrms 19.2 24.0 26.4 28.8 31.2 34 38 41 43 48 43 48 53 58 60 62 65 67 67 72 77 72 77 78 78 78 78 86 92 92 92 92
as per ANSI/IEEE MCOV kVrms 19.5 24.4 26.7 29.0 31.5 34.0 39.0 41.3 43.0 48.0 43.0 48.0 53.4 58.0 60.7 63.1 65.6 68.0 68.0 72.0 77.0 72.0 77.0 84.0 98.0 106 111 86.0 98.0 106 111 115 1s kVrms 27.8 34.8 38.2 41.7 45.2 48.7 55.6 59.1 62.6 69.6 62.6 69.6 76.5 83.5 87.0 90.4 93.9 97.4 97.4 104 111 104 111 125 139 153 160 125 139 153 160 167 10 s kVrms 26.4 33.0 36.3 39.6 42.9 46.2 52.8 56.1 59.4 66.0 59.4 66.0 72.6 79.2 82.5 85.8 89.1 92.4 92.4 99.0 105 99.0 105 118 132 145 151 118 132 145 151 158
30/60 s 0.5 kA kVpeak 46.1 57.6 63.4 69.2 74.9 80.7 92.2 98.0 104 116 104 116 127 139 144 150 156 162 162 173 185 173 185 208 231 254 265 208 231 254 265 277 1 kA kVpeak 47.6 59.5 65.4 71.4 77.3 83.3 95.1 102 107 119 107 119 131 143 149 155 161 167 167 179 191 179 191 214 238 262 274 214 238 262 274 286 2 kA kVpeak 49.5 61.8 68.0 74.2 80.3 86.5 98.9 105 112 124 112 124 136 149 155 161 167 173 173 186 198 186 198 223 248 272 285 223 248 272 285 297
8/20 s 5 kA kVpeak 53.6 67.0 73.7 80.4 87.1 93.8 108 114 121 134 121 134 148 161 168 175 181 188 188 201 215 201 215 242 268 295 309 242 268 295 309 322 10 kA kVpeak 56.4 70.5 77.6 84.6 91.7 98.7 113 120 127 141 127 141 156 170 177 184 191 198 198 212 226 212 226 254 282 311 325 254 282 311 325 339 20 kA kVpeak 62.1 77.6 85.4 93.1 101 109 125 132 140 156 140 156 171 187 194 202 210 218 218 233 249 233 249 280 311 342 357 280 311 342 357 373 40 kA kVpeak 69.4 86.8 95.4 105 113 122 139 148 157 174 157 174 191 209 217 226 235 243 243 261 278 261 278 313 347 382 399 313 347 382 399 417
EXLIM Q-E
Max. system voltage
Rated voltage
TOV capability
1)
2)
as per IEC Um kVrms 170 Ur kVrms 132 144 162 168 245 180 192 198 210 216 219 222 228 Uc kVrms 106 108 108 108 144 154 156 156 156 156 156 156
as per ANSI/IEEE MCOV kVrms 106 115 131 131 144 154 160 170 175 177 179 180 1s kVrms 153 167 187 194 208 222 229 243 250 254 257 264 10 s kVrms 145 158 178 184 198 211 217 231 237 240 244 250
30/60 s 0.5 kA kVpeak 254 277 312 323 346 369 381 404 415 421 427 438 1 kA kVpeak 262 286 321 333 357 381 393 417 428 434 440 452 2 kA kVpeak 272 297 334 346 371 396 408 433 445 451 458 470
8/20 s 5 kA kVpeak 295 322 362 376 402 429 443 469 483 489 496 510 10 kA kVpeak 311 339 381 395 423 452 466 494 508 515 522 536 20 kA kVpeak 342 373 419 435 466 497 512 543 559 567 574 590 40 kA kVpeak 382 417 469 486 521 555 573 608 625 634 642 660
EXLIM Q-E
Max. system voltage Um kV rms 36 52 72 100 123
Rated voltage
Housing
Dimensions
Ur kVrms 24-39 42-60 54-84 84-96 84-96 90-108 90-138 90-96 108-138 EV036 EV052 EV072 EH100 EV100 EM123 EH123 EV123 EV123 EH145 EV145 EV145 EM170 EH170 EH170 EV170 EV170 EH245 EH245 EV245 mm 1615 1615 2651 2651 3685 2651 3685 4266 4266 3685 5302 5302 3685 4266 4266 5302 5302 6336 6336 7953
1.2/50 s dry kVpeak 275 275 394 394 568 394 568 669 669 568 788 788 568 669 669 788 788 962 962 1182
50 Hz wet (60s) kVrms 129 129 221 221 287 221 287 350 350 287 442 442 287 350 350 442 442 508 508 663
60 Hz wet (10s) kVrms 133 133 203 203 261 203 261 336 336 261 406 406 261 336 336 406 406 464 464 609
250/2500 s wet kVpeak n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 753 753 960
Mass kg 45 48 66 67 82 69 88 106 110 88 124 125 88 111 113 127 128 151 153 201
A max mm 725 725 997 997 1268 997 1268 1697 1697 1268 1969 1969 1268 1697 1697 1969 1969 2240 2240 2941
B mm 600 600 600 600 600 600 800
C mm 800 1400
D mm 300 300 300 300 400 300 700
Fig.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 3 2 4 3 5
145
108-144 108-120 132-144
170
132-144 132 144-168 132-144 162-168
245
180-198 210-228 180-228
52 72 100 123 145 170 245 30-36 42-54 60 72-108 120 84-108 120 96-108 120 108 120-144 EN052 EN072 EN100 EN123 EN123 EN145 EN145 EN170 EN170 EN245 EN245 1615 1615 1615 2651 3685 2651 3685 2651 3685 2651 3685 275 275 275 394 568 394 568 394 568 394 568 129 129 129 221 287 221 287 221 287 221 287 133 133 133 203 261 203 261 203 261 203 261 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 45 48 48 69 88 69 88 69 88 69 88 725 725 725 997 1268 997 1268 997 1268 997 1268 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
EXLIM Q-E
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
EXLIM Q-E
Accessories
Line terminals
Earth terminals
Drilling plans
1HSA410 000-A Aluminium 1HSA420 000-A Stainless steel
1HSA410 000-B Aluminium flag with other items in stainless steel 1HSA420 000-B Stainless steel
Insulating base 1HSA430 000-A Epoxy resin M12 bolts for connection to structure are not supplied by ABB. Required threaded grip length is 15-20 mm. 1HSA410 000-D Stainless steel
EXLIM Q-E
Shipping data
Rated voltage Ur kVrms 24-39 42-60 54-84 84-96 84-96 90-108 90-108 90-138 108-144 108-144 132-144 132-168 132-168 180-228 180-228
Housing
Number of arresters per crate One Volume m3 Gross kg 76 79 97 98 119 100 125 138 125 152 125 141 156 181 320 Three Volume m3 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.8 1.4 0.9 1.4 0.9 1.4 1.4 1.7 3.1 Gross kg 177 186 240 243 288 249 306 389 306 431 306 398 662 518 743 Six Volume m3 1.0 1.0 1.4 1.4 1.7 1.4 1.7 1.7 1.7 Gross kg 349 367 475 481 571 493 607 607 607 -
EV036 EV052 EV072 EH100 EV100 EM123 EH123 EV123 EH145 EV145 EM170 EH170 EV170 EH245 EV245
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.7 0.4 0.7 0.4 0.7 0.7 0.8 1.7
30-36 42-54 60 72-108 120 84-108 120 96-108 120 108 120-144 EN052 EN072 EN100 EN123 EN123 EN145 EN145 EN170 EN170 EN245 EN245 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.4 80 80 80 100 125 100 125 100 125 100 125 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.8 180 190 190 250 310 250 310 250 310 250 310 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.4 1.7 1.4 1.7 1.4 1.7 1.4 1.7 350 370 370 495 610 495 610 495 610 495 610
Zinc Oxide Surge Arrester EXLIM Q-D
Protection of switchgear, transformers and other equipment in high voltage systems against atmospheric and switching overvoltages. in areas with high lightning intensity and high energy requirements. where grounding or shielding conditions are poor or incomplete. Other data can be ordered on request. Please contact your local sales representative.

System voltages (Um) Rated voltages (Ur) Nominal discharge current (IEC) Classifying current (ANSI/IEEE) Discharge current withstand strength: High current 4/10 s Low current 2 000 s Energy capability: Line discharge class (IEC) [2 impulses, (IEC Cl. 8.5.5) Fulfils/exceeds requirements of ANSI transmissionline discharge test for 245 kV systems. Short-circuit/Pressure relief capability External insulation 65 kAsym Fulfils/exceeds standards Mechanical strength: Specified long-term load (SLL) Specified short-term load (SSL) Service conditions: Ambient temperature Design altitude Frequency -50 C to +45 C max. 1 000 m 15 - 62 Hz 7 200 Nm 18 000 Nm Class 3 7.8 kJ/kV (Ur)] 100 kApeak 1 000 Apeak 170 - 420 kV 132 - 420 kV 10 kApeak 10 kApeak
EXLIM Q-D
Max. system voltage
Rated voltage
TOV capability
1)
2)
as per IEC Um kVrms 170 Ur kVrms 132 144 162 168 245 180 192 198 210 216 219 228 300 216 228 240 258 264 362 258 264 276 288 420 330 336 360 372 378 381 390 396 420 Uc kVrms 106 108 108 108 144 154 156 156 156 156 156 173 182 191 191 191 206 211 211 230 264 267 267 267 267 267 267 267 267
as per ANSI/IEEE MCOV kVrms 106 115 131 131 144 154 160 170 175 177 180 175 182 191 209 212 209 212 221 230 267 272 291 301 306 308 315 318 335 1s kVrms 153 167 187 194 208 222 229 243 250 254 264 250 264 278 299 306 299 306 320 334 382 389 417 431 438 441 452 459 487 10 s kVrms 145 158 178 184 198 211 217 231 237 240 250 237 250 264 283 290 283 290 303 316 363 369 396 409 415 419 429 435 462
30/60 s 0.5 kA kVpeak 254 277 312 323 346 369 381 404 415 421 438 415 438 461 496 507 496 507 530 553 634 646 692 715 726 732 749 761 807 1 kA kVpeak 262 286 321 333 357 381 393 417 428 434 452 428 452 476 512 523 512 523 547 571 654 666 714 737 749 755 773 785 833 2 kA kVpeak 272 297 334 346 371 396 408 433 445 451 470 445 470 495 532 544 532 544 569 593 680 692 742 766 779 785 803 816 865
8/20 s 5 kA kVpeak 295 322 362 376 402 429 443 469 483 489 510 483 510 536 576 590 576 590 617 643 737 751 804 831 844 851 871 885 938 10 kA kVpeak 311 339 381 395 423 452 466 494 508 515 536 508 536 564 607 621 607 621 649 677 776 790 846 875 889 896 917 931 987 20 kA kVpeak 342 373 419 435 466 497 512 543 559 567 590 559 590 621 667 683 667 683 714 745 854 869 931 962 978 985 1013 1029 1091 40 kA kVpeak 382 417 469 486 521 555 573 608 625 634 660 625 660 694 746 764 746 764 798 833 954 972 1046 1080 1098 1106 1132 1150 1219
EXLIM Q-D
Max. system voltage Um kV rms 170
Rated voltage
Housing
Dimensions
Ur kVrms 132 144-168 132-144 162-168 DH170 DH170 DV170 DV170 DH245 DH245 DH245 DV245 DV245 DV245 DV245 DM300 DM300 DH300 DH300 DH300 DV300 DV300 DV300 DM362 DM362 DH362 DV362 DV362 DM420 DH420 DH420 DH420 DV420 DV420 mm 4432 4432 6570 6570 6570 6570 6570 7717 7717 7717 7717 6570 6570 7717 7717 7717 9855 9855 9855 7717 7717 9855 12149 12149 8864 11002 11002 11002 13296 13296
1.2/50 s dry kVpeak 774 774 1172 1172 1172 1172 1172 1360 1360 1360 1360 1172 1172 1360 1360 1360 1758 1758 1758 1360 1360 1758 2134 2134 1458 1946 1946 1946 2322 2322
50 Hz wet (60s) kVrms 378 378 556 556 556 556 556 656 656 656 656 556 556 656 656 656 834 834 834 656 656 834 1034 1034 756 934 934 934 1134 1134
60 Hz wet (10s) kVrms 359 359 546 546 546 546 546 632 632 632 632 546 546 632 632 632 819 819 819 632 632 819 991 991 718 905 905 905 1077 1077
250/2500 s wet kVpeak n.a. n.a. 924 924 924 924 924 1078 1078 1078 1078 924 924 1078 1078 1078 1386 1386 1386 1078 1078 1386 1694 1694 1232 1540 1540 1540 1848 1848
Mass kg 155 155 230 230 235 235 240 270 270 270 270 240 245 275 280 275 350 355 355 280 285 360 415 415 325 400 400 400 465 465
A max mm 1645 1645 2585 2585 2585 2585 2585 2915 2915 2915 2915 2585 2585 2915 2915 2915 3859 3859 3859 2915 2915 3859 4520 4520 3245 4190 4190 4190 4850 4850
B mm 600 800 600 900 800 600 1400 1200 900 800 800 900 1400 1200 900 1600 1600 1200 1400 1200 1600 1800 1800 1600 1800 1400 1200 1800 1800
C mm 600 600 600 800 800 600 600 600 600 800 800 600 800 800 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1000 1000 800 800 1000 1000
D mm 300 400 300 500 400 300 700 600 500 400 500 400 700 600 500 1200 1000 800 700 600 1000 1000 1000 650 1000 700 600 1000 1000
Fig.
2 1 4 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 4 4 4 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 5
245
180-198 210-219 228 180 192-198 210 216-228
300
228 240-264 216 228-240 258-264 216 228-240 258-264
362
258-264 276-288 258-288 258-264 276-288
420
330-360 330-360 372-396 420 330-360 372-420

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EXLIM Q-D
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
EXLIM Q-D
Accessories
Line terminals
Earth terminals
Drilling plans
1HSA410 000-A Aluminium 1HSA420 000-C Stainless steel Without insulating base Aluminium
1HSA410 000-B Aluminium flag with other items in stainless steel 1HSA420 000-D Stainless steel
1HSA410 000-C Aluminium Insulating base 1HSA430 000-C Epoxy resin M16 bolts for connection to structure are not supplied by ABB. Required threaded grip length is 15-20 mm.
EXLIM Q-D
Shipping data
Rated voltage Ur kVrms 132-168 132-168 180-228 180 192-198 210-228 228-264 216 228-240 258-264 216-240 258-264 258-264 276-288 258-288 258-264 276-288 330-360 330-360 372-396 420 330-360
Housing
Number of arresters per crate One Volume m3 Gross kg 195 275 280 375 360 315 290 380 365 320 500 445 385 375 505 575 575 475 545 505 485 615 Three Volume m3 1.7 2.8 2.8 4.2 3.8 3.1 2.8 4.2 3.8 3.1 5.7 3.6 4.2 3.8 5.7 6.3 6.0 4.9 6.0 5.6 5.2 6.6 Gross kg 365 545 555 685 670 615 575 695 680 630 930 875 705 690 940 1075 1060 835 1015 970 945 1150 Six Volume m3 1.7 2.8 2.8 4.1 3.9 3.1 2.8 4.1 3.9 3.1 6.1 5.0 4.1 3.9 6.1 6.7 6.7 5.3 6.7 5.5 5.3 7.0 Gross kg 530 790 805 960 950 890 835 975 965 910 1315 1240 995 985 1330 1535 1525 1175 1430 1380 1370 1450
DH170 DV170 DH245 DV245 DV245 DV245 DM300 DH300 DH300 DH300 DV300 DV300 DM362 DM362 DH362 DV362 DV362 DM420 DH420 DH420 DH420 DV420
0.5 1.4 1.4 2.4 2.2 1.7 1.4 2.4 2.2 1.7 2.9 1.9 2.4 2.2 2.9 3.2 3.2 4.2 3.2 2.4 2.2 3.2
Zinc Oxide Surge Arrester EXLIM P
Protection of switchgear, transformers and other equipment in high voltage systems against atmospheric and switching overvoltages. in areas with very high lightning intensity. where grounding or shielding conditions are poor or incomplete. for important installations. where energy requirements are very high (e.g. very long lines, capacitor protection). Other data can be ordered on request. Please contact your local sales representative.

System voltages (Um) Rated voltages (Ur) Nominal discharge current (IEC) Classifying current (ANSI/IEEE) Discharge current withstand strength: High current 4/10 s Low current 2 000 s Energy capability: Line discharge class (IEC) [2 impulses, (IEC Cl. 8.5.5) Fulfils/exceeds requirements of ANSI transmissionline discharge test for 550 kV systems. Short-circuit/Pressure relief capability External insulation 65 kAsym Fulfils/exceeds standards Mechanical strength: Specified long-term load (SLL) Specified short-term load (SSL) Service conditions: Ambient temperature Design altitude Frequency -50 C to +45 C max. 1 000 m 15 - 62 Hz 7 200 Nm 18 000 Nm Class 4 10.8 kJ/kV (Ur)] 100 kApeak 1 500 Apeak 52 - 550 kV 42 - 444 kV 20 kApeak 10/15 kApeak
EXLIM P
Max. system voltage
Rated voltage
TOV capability
1)
2)
as per IEC Um kVrms 363) Ur kVrms 30 33 36 39 52 42 48 54 60 72 54 60 66 72 75 78 84 100 84 90 96 123 90 96 108 120 132 138 145 108 120 132 138 144 170 132 144 150 162 168 Uc kVrms 24.0 26.4 28.8 31.2 34 38 43 48 43 48 53 58 60 62 67 67 72 77 72 77 78 78 78 78 86 92 92 92 92 106 108 108 108 108
as per ANSI/IEEE MCOV kVrms 24.4 26.7 29.0 31.5 34.0 39.0 43.0 48.0 43.0 48.0 53.4 58.0 60.7 63.1 68.0 68.0 72.0 77.0 72.0 77.0 84.0 98.0 106 111 86.0 98.0 106 111 115 106 115 121 131 131 1s kVrms 34.8 38.2 41.7 45.2 48.7 55.6 62.6 69.6 62.6 69.6 76.5 83.5 87.0 90.4 97.4 97.4 104 111 104 111 125 139 153 160 125 139 153 160 167 153 167 174 187 194 10 s kVrms 33.0 36.3 39.6 42.9 46.2 52.8 59.4 66.0 59.4 66.0 72.6 79.2 82.5 85.8 92.4 92.4 99.0 105 99.0 105 118 132 145 151 118 132 145 151 158 145 158 165 178 184
30/60 s 1 kA kVpeak 58.5 64.4 70.2 76.1 81.9 93.6 106 117 106 117 129 141 147 153 164 164 176 188 176 188 211 234 258 270 211 234 258 270 281 258 281 293 316 328 2 kA kVpeak 60.7 66.7 72.8 78.8 84.9 97.0 110 122 110 122 134 146 152 158 170 170 182 194 182 194 219 243 267 279 219 243 267 279 291 267 291 304 328 340 3 kA kVpeak 62.2 68.4 74.6 80.8 87.0 99.4 112 125 112 125 137 150 156 162 174 174 187 199 187 199 224 249 274 286 224 249 274 286 299 274 299 311 336 348
8/20 s 5 kA kVpeak 64.9 71.4 77.9 84.3 90.8 104 117 130 117 130 143 156 163 169 182 182 195 208 195 208 234 260 286 299 234 260 286 299 312 286 312 325 351 364 10 kA kVpeak 68.3 75.1 81.9 88.8 95.6 110 123 137 123 137 151 164 171 178 192 192 205 219 205 219 246 273 301 314 246 273 301 314 328 301 328 342 369 383 20 kA kVpeak 74.8 82.3 89.7 97.2 105 120 135 150 135 150 165 180 187 195 210 210 225 240 225 240 270 299 329 344 270 299 329 344 359 329 359 374 404 419 40 kA kVpeak 81.9 90.1 98.3 107 115 132 148 164 148 164 181 197 205 213 230 230 246 263 246 263 295 328 361 377 295 328 361 377 394 361 394 410 443 459
EXLIM P
Max. system voltage
Rated voltage
TOV capability
1)
2)
as per IEC Um kVrms 245 Ur kVrms 180 192 198 210 216 219 228 300 216 228 240 258 264 362 258 264 276 288 420 330 336 360 372 378 381 390 396 420 550 396 420 444 Uc kVrms 144 154 156 156 156 156 156 173 182 191 191 191 206 211 221 230 264 267 267 267 267 267 267 267 267 317 336 349
as per ANSI/IEEE MCOV kVrms 144 154 160 170 174 177 180 174 182 191 209 212 209 212 221 230 267 272 291 301 306 308 315 318 336 318 336 353 1s kVrms 208 222 229 243 250 254 264 250 264 278 299 306 299 306 320 334 382 389 417 431 438 441 452 459 487 459 487 515 10 s kVrms 198 211 217 231 237 240 250 237 250 264 283 290 283 290 303 316 363 369 396 409 415 419 429 435 462 435 462 488
30/60 s 1 kA kVpeak 351 375 387 410 422 427 445 422 445 468 504 515 504 515 539 562 644 656 702 726 737 743 761 773 819 773 819 866 2 kA kVpeak 364 388 400 425 437 443 461 437 461 485 522 534 522 534 558 582 667 679 728 752 764 770 788 800 849 800 849 897 3 kA kVpeak 373 398 410 435 448 454 473 448 473 497 535 547 535 547 572 597 684 696 746 771 783 789 808 820 870 820 870 920
8/20 s 5 kA kVpeak 390 415 428 454 467 474 493 467 493 519 558 571 558 571 597 623 714 727 779 804 817 824 843 856 908 856 908 960 10 kA kVpeak 410 437 451 478 492 499 519 492 519 546 587 601 587 601 628 656 751 765 819 847 860 867 888 901 956 901 956 1015 20 kA kVpeak 449 479 494 524 539 546 568 539 568 598 643 658 643 658 688 718 823 838 897 927 942 950 972 987 1051 987 1051 1111 40 kA kVpeak 492 525 541 574 590 598 623 590 623 656 705 721 705 721 754 787 901 918 983 1021 1037 1045 1070 1086 1152 1086 1152 1217
EXLIM P
Technical data for housings 36 - 362 kV
Rated voltage
Housing
Creepage External insulation distance
Dimensions
Ur kVrms 30-39 42-60 42-60 54-84 84-96 90-138 90-138 108-138 108-120 132-144 108-144 GV036 GH052 GV052 GV072 GV100 GH123 GV123 GM145 GH145 GH145 GV145 GH170 GV170 GV170 GV170 GH245 GH245 GH245 GV245 GV245 GV245 GV245 GM300 GM300 GH300 GH300 GV300 GV300 GV300 GV300 GM362 GM362 GH362 GH362 GV362 mm 1444 1444 3285 3285 3285 3285 4432 3285 4432 4432 4729 4432 6570 6570 6570 6570 6570 6570 7717 7717 7717 7717 6570 6570 7717 7717 9855 9855 9855 9855 7717 7717 9855 9855 12149
1.2/50 s dry kVpeak 318 318 586 586 586 586 774 586 774 774 904 774 1172 1172 1172 1172 1172 1172 1360 1360 1360 1360 1172 1172 1360 1360 1758 1758 1758 1758 1360 1360 1758 1758 2134
50 Hz wet (60s) kVrms 151 151 278 278 278 278 378 278 378 378 429 378 556 556 556 556 556 556 656 656 656 656 556 556 656 656 834 834 834 834 656 656 834 834 1034
60 Hz wet (10s) kVrms 135 135 273 273 273 273 359 273 359 359 408 359 546 546 546 546 546 546 632 632 632 632 546 546 632 632 819 819 819 819 632 632 819 819 991
250/2500 s wet kVpeak 228 228 462 462 462 462 616 462 616 616 690 616 924 924 924 924 924 924 1078 1078 1078 1078 924 924 1078 1078 1386 1386 1386 1386 1078 1078 1386 1386 1694
Mass kg 85 90 115 115 120 120 150 120 150 155 200 155 230 230 230 240 240 240 275 270 270 270 245 245 280 275 355 355 355 355 285 285 360 360 420
Amax mm 785 785 1315 1315 1315 1315 1645 1315 1645 1645 2060 1645 2585 2585 2585 2585 2585 2585 2915 2915 2915 2915 2585 2585 2915 2915 3860 3860 3860 3860 2915 2915 3860 3860 4850
B mm 800 600 900 800 600 1200 900 800 600 900 900 1400 900 1600 1400 1200 1200 1400 1200 1600 1400 1600
C mm 600 600 600 800 600 600 600 600 800 600 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800
D mm 400 300 500 400 300 600 500 400 300 500 400 700 500 1000 700 600 600 700 600 1000 700 1200
Fig.
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 4 3 2 4 4 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 4 4 5 5 5
170
132-168 132 144-150 162-168
245
180 192-198 210-228 180 192-198 210 216-228
300
228 240-264 216 228-264 216 228 240 258-264
362
258 264-288 258-264 276-288 258-288
EXLIM P
Technical data for housings 36 - 362 kV
Rated voltage
Housing
Dimensions
Ur kVrms 330-360 330-336 360-372 378-420 330 336-396 420 GM420 GH420 GH420 GH420 GV420 GV420 GV420 GM550 GM550 GM550 GH550 mm 8864 11002 11002 11002 13296 13296 13296 11002 11002 11002 14287
1.2/50 s dry kVpeak 1548 1946 1946 1946 2322 2322 2322 1946 1946 1946 2352
50 Hz wet (60s) kVrms 756 934 934 934 1134 1134 1134 934 934 934 1212
60 Hz wet (10s) kVrms 718 905 905 905 1077 1077 1077 905 905 905 1178
250/2500 s wet kVpeak 1232 1540 1540 1540 1848 1848 1848 1540 1540 1540 2002
Mass kg 325 405 405 405 460 460 460 425 420 420 530
A max mm 3245 4190 4190 4190 4850 4850 4850 4500 4500 4500 5763
B mm 1200 1800 1400 1200 1600 1600 1400 2000 1800 1800 2000
C mm 800 1000 800 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1000 1000
D mm 600 1000 700 600 1000 1000 700 1200 1000 800 1200
Fig.
4 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 7
550
396 420 444 396-444
123 145 170 245 72-84 90-120 84 90-120 96-120 108-120 132 144 GN123 GN123 GN145 GN145 GN170 GN245 GN245 GN245 3285 3285 3285 3285 3285 3285 3285 4432 586 586 586 586 586 586 586 774 278 278 278 278 278 278 278 378 273 273 273 273 273 273 273 359 462 462 462 462 462 462 462 616 115 120 115 120 120 120 125 155 1315 1315 1315 1315 1315 1315 1315 1645 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
EXLIM P
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
EXLIM P
Accessories
Line terminals
Earth terminals
Drilling plans
EXLIM P
Shipping data
Rated voltage Ur kVrms 30-39 42-60 42-60 54-84 84-96 90-138 90-138 108-138 108-144 108-144 132-168 132-168 180-228 180 192-228 228-264 216 228-264 216 228 240-264 258 264-288 258-264 276-288 258-288 330-360 330-336 360-372 378-420 330-420 396 420-444 396-444
Housing
Number of arresters per crate One Volume m3 Gross kg 115 120 150 150 155 155 190 155 190 245 195 275 285 365 315 290 385 320 500 460 445 390 375 505 465 565 410 545 505 490 610 615 565 805 Two Volume m3 0.9 0.9 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.7 1.4 1.7 2.3 1.7 2.8 2.8 3.8 3.1 2.8 4.2 3.1 5.2 5.2 4.9 4.2 3.8 5.2 5.2 6.3 4.1 6.0 5.5 3.8 6.6 6.5 6.0 7.9 Gross kg 225 235 285 285 295 295 355 295 355 470 365 545 565 665 615 575 690 630 930 890 875 705 690 940 900 1050 770 1010 970 960 1150 1100 1045 1330 Three Volume m3 0.90 0.9 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.7 1.4 1.7 2.3 1.7 2.8 2.8 3.9 3.1 2.8 4.1 3.1 6.1 5.2 5.0 4.1 3.9 6.1 5.2 6.7 4.2 6.0 5.5 5.3 7.0 6.5 6.0 7.9 Gross kg 320 335 410 410 425 425 515 425 515 690 530 780 810 945 895 825 975 905 1315 1255 1240 995 985 1330 1270 1500 1105 1440 1375 1370 1645 1520 1485 1860
GV036 GH052 GV052 GV072 GV100 GH123 GV123 GM145 GH145 GV145 GH170 GV170 GH245 GV245 GV245 GM300 GH300 GH300 GV300 GV300 GV300 GM362 GM362 GH362 GH362 GV362 GM420 GH420 GH420 GH420 GV420 GM550 GM550 GH550
0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.4 0.5 1.4 1.4 2.2 1.7 1.4 2.4 1.7 2.5 2.1 1.9 2.4 2.2 2.5 2.1 3.2 2.2 3.2 2.4 2.2 3.2 5.1 3.2 5.1
72-78 84 90-132 144 GN123 GNxxx GNxxx GNxxx 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.5 150 150 155 190 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.7 285 285 295 355 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.7 410 410 425 515
Zinc Oxide Surge Arrester EXLIM T
Protection of switchgear, transformers and other equipment in high voltage systems against atmospheric and switching overvoltages. in areas with very high lightning intensity where grounding or shielding conditions are poor or incomplete for important installations where energy requirements are very high (e.g. very long lines, capacitor protection). Other data can be ordered on request. Please contact your local sales representative.

System voltages (Um) Rated voltages (Ur) Nominal discharge current (IEC) Classifying current (ANSI/IEEE) Discharge current withstand strength: High current 4/10 s Low current 2 000 s Energy capability: Line discharge class (IEC) [2 impulses, (IEC Cl. 8.5.5) Fulfils/exceeds requirements of ANSI transmissionline discharge test for 800 kV systems. Short-circuit/Pressure relief capability External insulation 65 kAsym Fulfils/exceeds standards Mechanical strength: Specified long-term load (SLL) Specified short-term load (SSL) Service conditions: Ambient temperature Design altitude Frequency -50 C to +45 C max. 1 000 m 15 - 62 Hz 7 200 Nm 18 000 Nm Class 5 15.4 kJ/kV (Ur)] 150 kApeak 2 200 Apeak 245 - 800 kV 180 - 624 kV 20 kApeak 10/15/20 kApeak
EXLIM T
Max. system voltage
Rated voltage
TOV capability
1)
2)
as per IEC Um kVrms 245 Ur kVrms 180 192 198 210 216 219 228 300 216 228 240 258 264 362 258 264 276 288 420 330 336 360 372 378 381 390 396 420 550 396 420 444 800 588 612 624 Uc kVrms 144 154 156 156 156 156 156 173 182 191 191 191 206 211 221 230 264 267 267 267 267 267 267 267 267 317 336 349 470 490 499
as per ANSI/IEEE MCOV kVrms 144 154 160 170 174 177 180 174 182 191 209 212 209 212 221 230 267 272 291 301 306 308 315 318 336 318 336 353 470 490 499 1s kVrms 205 218 225 239 246 249 259 246 259 273 294 300 294 300 314 328 376 383 410 424 430 434 444 451 478 451 478 506 670 697 711 10 s kVrms 194 207 213 226 233 236 246 233 246 259 278 285 278 285 298 311 356 362 388 401 408 411 421 427 453 427 453 479 635 660 673
30/60 s 1 kA kVpeak 346 369 381 404 415 421 438 415 438 461 496 508 496 508 531 554 634 646 692 715 726 732 750 761 807 761 807 853 1134 1180 1203 2 kA kVpeak 356 380 392 415 427 433 451 427 451 475 510 522 510 522 546 569 652 664 712 735 747 753 771 783 830 783 830 878 1167 1214 1238 3 kA kVpeak 363 387 399 423 435 441 459 435 459 484 520 532 520 532 556 580 665 677 725 749 761 767 786 798 846 798 846 894 1189 1237 1261
8/20 s 5 kA kVpeak 381 406 419 444 457 463 482 457 482 507 545 558 545 558 583 609 697 710 761 786 799 805 824 837 888 837 888 938 1247 1298 1323 10 kA kVpeak 396 423 436 462 476 482 502 476 502 528 568 581 568 581 608 634 726 740 792 819 832 839 858 872 924 872 924 977 1299 1351 1378 20 kA kVpeak 428 457 471 499 514 521 542 514 542 571 614 628 614 628 656 685 785 799 856 884 899 906 927 941 998 941 998 1060 1402 1459 1488 40 kA kVpeak 466 497 512 543 559 567 590 559 590 621 667 683 667 683 714 745 854 869 931 962 978 985 1013 1029 1091 1029 1091 1153 1525 1587 1618
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Rated voltage
Housing
Dimensions
Ur kVrms 180 192 198-228 180 192-198 210-228 BH245 BH245 BH245 BV245 BV245 BV245 BM300 BM300 BH300 BH300 BV300 BV300 BM362 BM362 BH362 BV362 BV362 BM420 BH420 BH420 BH420 BV420 BV420 BV420 BV420 BV420 BM550 BM550 BH550 BH550 mm 6570 6570 6570 7717 7717 7717 6570 6570 7717 7717 9855 9855 7717 7717 9855 12149 12149 8864 11002 11002 11002 13296 13296 13296 13296 13296 11002 11002 14287 14287
1.2/50 s dry kVpeak 1172 1172 1172 1360 1360 1360 1172 1172 1360 1360 1758 1758 1360 1360 1758 2134 2134 1548 1946 1946 1946 2322 2322 2322 2322 2322 1946 1946 2352 2352
50 Hz wet (60s) kVrms 556 556 556 656 656 656 556 556 656 656 834 834 656 656 834 1034 1034 756 934 934 934 1134 1134 1134 1134 1134 934 934 1212 1212
60 Hz wet (10s) kVrms 546 546 546 632 632 632 546 546 632 632 819 819 632 632 819 991 991 718 905 905 905 1077 1077 1077 1077 1077 905 905 1178 1178
250/2500 s wet kVpeak 924 924 924 1078 1078 1078 924 924 1078 1078 1386 1386 1078 1078 1386 1694 1694 1232 1540 1540 1540 1848 1848 1848 1848 1848 1540 1540 2002 2002
Mass kg 270 270 275 300 300 305 285 295 315 320 395 400 330 335 410 465 470 385 460 465 475 515 530 530 530 540 490 490 590 595
A max mm 2585 2585 2585 2915 2915 2915 2585 2585 2915 2915 3859 3859 2915 2915 3859 4520 4520 3245 4190 4190 4190 4850 4850 4850 4850 4850 4500 4500 5763 5763
B mm 900 800 600 900 800 600 900 900 1200 900 1600 1200 1400 1200 1600 1600 1600 1200 1600 1400 1200 1600 1600 1600 1400 1200 2000 1800 2000 2000
C mm 600 600 600 600 600 600 800 600 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 1000 800 800 1000 1000 1000 1000
D mm 500 400 300 500 400 300 400 400 600 400 1000 800 700 600 1000 1200 1200 600 1000 700 600 1000 1000 650 700 600 1200 800 1200 1200
Fig.
3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 6
300
228-240 258-264 216 228-264 216-240 258-264
362
258 264-288 258-288 258-276 288
420
330-360 330-336 360 372-420 330-336 360-372 378 381-396 420
550
396-420 444 396-420 444
800
On request
245 108 120-132 144
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BN245 BN245 BN245
3285 3285 4432
586 586 774
278 278 378
273 273 359
462 462 616
140 145 180
1315 1315 1645
1 1 1
EXLIM T
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
306
Figure 5
Figure 6
EXLIM T
Accessories
Line terminals
Earth terminals
Drilling plans
EXLIM T
Shipping data
Rated voltage Ur kVrms 180-228 180-228 228-264 216 228-264 216-240 258-264 258 264-288 258-288 258-288 330-360 330-336 360 372-420 330-336 360-378 381-396 420 396-420 444 396-444
Housing
Number of arresters per crate One Volume m3 Gross kg 320 360 340 410 375 540 490 435 430 555 620 485 605 570 575 665 680 640 635 710 665 805 Two Volume m3 2.8 3.1 2.8 3.8 3.1 5.7 3.5 4.2 3.8 5.7 6.3 4.1 6.3 4.2 3.8 6.6 6.6 6.1 5.8 6.5 6.0 7.9 Gross kg 635 705 675 755 730 1010 965 800 800 1040 1150 900 1130 1100 1120 1255 1280 1240 1225 1270 1215 1500 Three Volume m3 2.8 3.1 2.8 3.8 3.1 6.1 5.0 4.2 3.8 6.1 6.3 3.4 6.3 4.2 3.8 7.0 7.0 6.1 5.9 6.5 6.0 7.9 Gross kg 925 1025 985 1080 1060 1435 1375 1140 1145 1480 1500 1300 1620 1570 1610 1805 1840 1780 1795 1795 1745 2105
BH245 BV245 BM300 BH300 BH300 BV300 BV300 BM362 BM362 BH362 BV362 BM420 BH420 BH420 BH420 BV420 BV420 BV420 BV420 BM550 BM550 BH550
1.4 1.7 1.4 2.2 1.7 2.9 1.9 2.4 2.2 2.9 3.2 2.2 3.2 2.4 2.2 3.2 3.2 2.4 2.2 5.1 3.2 5.1
108-132 144 BN245 BN245 0.5 0.5 180 220 1.4 1.7 345 415 1.4 1.7 500 605
EXCOUNT
Surge arrester monitors matched with the surge arresters
With our state-of-the-art product family EXCOUNT, ABB has the full range of counters and monitors to cater for all customer needs from simple discharge operation count (EXCOUNT-A) through leakage current measurement (EXCOUNT-I) to on-line monitoring and diagnostics (EXCOUNT-II).
EXCOUNT-A EXCOUNT-I EXCOUNT-II
Surge registration Number of impulses Impulse amplitude Leakage current measurement Total current Resistive leakage current Yes
(also available without)
Yes -
Yes -
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
(also available without)
Display Power supply
6-digit, electromechanical counter Not applicable
6 digit, Ch-LCD Solar panel
Remote reading, PC connectivity Solar panel and field probe
EXCOUNT
Monitoring the health of surge arresters
Well-designed and tested, ABB surge arresters are maintenance-free and can reasonably be expected to have a long service life. Nevertheless, considering the type of expensive equipment which an arrester is protecting, together with how costly and devastating an unplanned power outage can be, there are good reasons for monitoring the condition of arresters. Surge arresters present a high impedance at normal service voltage such that they behave as an insulator for the majority of their life. This is necessary to assure a long life for the arrester itself as well as stability of the electrical network as a whole. A deterioration of an arresters insulating properties is therefore important to detect early before the situation becomes acute. In order to truly evaluate the health of an arrester, testing of the kind made as routine during manufacture would need to be performed. However, such testing is not practical to make in the field and removal of the arrester to a HV lab is deemed uneconomic. Instead some kind of in-service diagnostic is required. Surge registration The primary reason for the use of surge counters on modern gapless ZnO arresters is to check if a particular transmission line or phase suffers from an exceptionally high number of overvoltages leading to arrester operation lightning faults on a line, for example. If this is the case, whilst it validates the need for the arresters, use of some preventative countermeasures may be warranted to limit the number of surges. A sudden increase in the counting rate may also indicate an internal arrester fault, in which case the arrester should be investigated further. However, simple surge counters tell only part of the story, as they only register the number of surges according to their operating characteristic. The user therefore has no way of telling the magnitude of the surge and if it was significant, nor when it occurred and if it was coincident with a system event. Leakage current measurement Surge counters can be complimented with the facility to measure leakage currents (total and/or resistive), with the intention of monitoring and diagnosing the condition of the arrester and its state of fitness for continued service. However it is important to understand the validity of the information provided. At continuous operating voltage (Uc), a metal-oxide varistor acts as a capacitor, leading to a predominantly capacitive component of current and a significantly smaller resistive part. For a complete surge arrester, the capacitive current is further dependent on stray capacitances, pollution currents on the insulator surface, number of varistor columns in parallel and the actual operating voltage. Meanwhile the small resistive component of the leakage current is temperature and voltage dependant. Since the capacitive component of the current dominates so greatly, the total leakage current measured on a basic mAmeter will be very sensitive to the installation; making interpretation of the readings difficult. Furthermore, the capacitive current does not change significantly due to deterioration of the voltage-current characteristic of the surge arrester. Consequently, measurement of capacitive current cannot reliably indicate the condition of metal-oxide arresters. Nevertheless, increasing values may be of some use in indicating that cleaning of the insulators is necessary.
EXCOUNT
Monitoring the health of surge arresters
Instead, it is generally recognized (IEC 60099-5) that the only reliable indicator for the condition of a gapless arrester that can be assessed during normal service is to measure the resistive component of the leakage current (or estimate it from the 3rd harmonic). The obtained value may then be compared with the maximum allowable resistive current as given by the manufacturer under prevailing service conditions i.e. temperature and applied voltage.
A surge arrester does not contain any moving parts or items that can break. Consequently there is nothing to maintain, adjust, correct or repair, which is why there is normally no need to perform any form of periodical checking or monitoring. In general, a correctly chosen and installed arrester is maintenance free during its entire lifetime. A correctly chosen arrester in this context means that its electrical and mechanical characteristics are matched to actual service conditions. Nonetheless, since external factors can place stresses on the arrester, potentially leading to its deterioration and ultimate overload, it may be prudent to draw up a schedule for regular checks. Such consideration is all the more important if an unplanned outage is unacceptable for reasons of system stability or economics. The older the arrester, the more regular these checks may need to be, since the statistical risk for overload increases with age. As a guide, the following strategy is proposed to be made at regular intervals as required and determined by site availability and importance: Visual inspection and possible cleaning Diagnostics in advance of the designated lighting season and thereafter following periods with bad weather conditions. Diagnostics after special fault conditions causing ashover in the network or TOVs of high amplitude and/or long duration.
Remote reading with EXCOUNT-II
If a metal-oxide varistor ages or is damaged by impulses etc, the arrester resistive leakage current, and hence power losses, increase permanently. This may result in an increase in temperature, which in turn, increases the leakage current and so on until a so-called thermal runway occurs. Early detection of a possible harmful increase may prevent a failure and subsequent unplanned shutdown. Hence, to provide true diagnostics, a good monitor must be able to detect the arrester leakage current and isolate and measure the resistive component flowing internally. Diagnostic plan
Because of their nature, old-style gapped arresters should be removed as soon as possible as part of a scheduled replacement program. Their age and inherent design does not warrant detailed evaluation. Early models of gapless arresters may require additional visual checks to look for signs of mechanical or physical deterioration as well as monitoring of the internals. Newly purchased arresters can also benefit from diagnostic monitoring right from first installation since this permits easy trend analysis to detect potential deterioration later on in its service life.
EXCOUNT
When safety comes first
EXCOUNT draws upon over 70 years of experience by ABB in the development of arresters and associated accessories. Safety, functionality and longevity are key elements which are given priority in selection and design of components. In stark contrast to many other competing products, EXCOUNT has not neglected short-circuit safety which lies inherent in the design concept.
The EXCOUNT family is characterized by: Highest personnel safety Explosion-proof for short-circuit currents up to 65 kA. Same safe performance as ABB arresters.
Negligible residual voltage Does not reduce protection margins. Minimized risk for injury in case of accidental contact during surges.
Maintenance free Sealed components. Requires no external power supply.
the counter is negligible, even at the highest impulse currents encountered in service. This leads to added personnel safety and no increase in the protection level of the arrester. Since no gaps or series impedance are used, there is no risk of internal arcing and consequent explosive failure in the event of a short-circuit following an arrester failure. One further common feature with the entire EXCOUNT family is that all internal components are fully encapsulated in polymer. This provides sealing to IP67, which ensures no harmful ingress of dust or moisture as well as providing personal safety through complete protection against contact with the internals. EXCOUNT is available in different variants, depending on the users needs: simple, basic or extensive.
Long life Moulded components, non-sensitive to humidity or temperature variations.
Universal application All makes and types of gapless surge arresters. All weather and temperature conditions.
Design The single-turn primary ensures that the voltage drop across
Surge counter EXCOUNT-A
EXCOUNT-A is a simple surge counter with all the essentials for easy installation and highest personnel safety. The counter is maintenance free; powered by the surge current and suitable for all weather and temperature conditions.
Design features EXCOUNT-A comprises an impulse current transformer with a single turn primary in the form of an insulated stranded-copper cable to be connected in the earth circuit of an arrester. The cable is fitted at both ends with tinned-copper cable lugs. The secondary circuit is connected to a mechanical counting relay and all components are totally sealed in polymer. A suitably angled window permits easy reading of the 6-digit cyclometer-type counter. Surge registration The counting threshold for EXCOUNT-A is adapted for gapless surge arresters. Only pulses that are considered significant to the arrester capability and life are therefore registered. Maintenance free A robust aluminium casing is tted over the encapsulated internals, which makes EXCOUNT-A non-sensitive to humidity or temperature variations. It can be exposed to all environments regardless of weather and temperature conditions. The current transformer secondary output is sufcient for driving the counter and an external supply source is hence not needed.
EXCOUNT-A
Technical data
General
Item number Climatic conditions Short-circuit capability Power supply LB910 007-A Sealed water-tight design, IP67 65 kA according to IEC 60099-4 Impulse current
Surge registration
Minimum counting threshold (8/20 s) 1.6 kA
ampere
microseconds
Stepping criteria
Dimensions
Surge counter EXCOUNT-I

with mA-meter
EXCOUNT-I is a surge counter with basic leakage current measurement function. The counter provides a number of unique features such as short-circuit safety and a well proven electronic display which is easy to read, even in direct sunlight. EXCOUNT-I is specially designed for use with all makes and types of gapless arresters and in diverse environments. The electronic display is of Cholesteric Liquid Crystal Display type. This ensures highest readability, even in direct sunlight. The display is Bi-stable, which means that power is only required during refresh of the display. Surge registration EXCOUNT-I registers the surge each time the arrester has discharged a current over 10 A. The accumulated number of surges is continuously shown on the electronic display. Leakage current measurement ABBs unique design ensures that total leakage current through the arrester can be measured without risking personnel safety. The measurement is initiated by triggering a light sensitive diode using a standard laser pointer. This will initiate EXCOUNT-I to start measuring the total leakage current for several cycles and shortly thereafter display the average value (in mA). The counter will then automatically return to its normal state and display number of impulses. Thus, the measurement can be made at a discreet distance without coming into direct contact with the equipment. Maintenance free EXCOUNT-I is a maintenance free product in outdoor applications. The display and solar panels might however need to be wiped off before measurement in extremely polluted conditions.
Design features. As with all surge counters from ABB, EXCOUNT-I does not negatively affect the residual voltage of the arrester thanks to the use of a single turn primary. EXCOUNT-I is housed in a sealed, weather-proof case, suitable for outdoor use and proven to match the short circuit capability of the arresters. EXCOUNT-I has been designed for highest personal safety and has been successfully short circuit tested at 65 kA. EXCOUNT-I requires no external power supply as it incorporates its own internal power source in the form of a highefficiency capacitor charged by solar cells.
EXCOUNT-I
Technical data
General
Climatic conditions Short-circuit capability Power supply Sealed water-tight design, IP67 65 kA according to IEC 60099-4 Built-in solar cells (battery alternative for indoor use)
EXCOUNT-I versions EXCOUNT-I can be supplied with an output connection (auxiliary contact) for interfacing to external signalling equipment. Versions with only surge counting function are also available.
Minimum counting threshold (8/20 s) 10 A Surge counting memory capacity Time resolution 999999 registrations (wrap-around) < 0.5 s Model 1HSA440000-C
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Leakage current measurement

Measuring range of total leakage current Measuring frequency range Laser pointer wavelength 48 - 62 Hz 630 nm 0.1 - 50 mApeak
1HSA440000-E 1HSA440000-J 1HSA440000-L
The auxiliary pulse contact is intented for use with AC signal voltage only.
30
100
76
Dimensions
Auxiliary contact 1HSA440000-E and 1HSA440000-L
Laser pointer included Yes Yes
Surge registration
Auxiliary contact
Surge counting
Surge arrester monitor EXCOUNT-II
EXCOUNT-II is our top-of-the line product combining outstanding looks with the most extensive and powerful features. Included are a variety of surge counting features together with all the essential leakage current measurement functions. EXCOUNT-II enables users to keep track of overvoltages in the network as well as providing state-of-the art on-line condition monitoring of arresters. The measured data can then be transferred to a computer for statistical analysis. Included with EXCOUNT-II is specially designed software which facilitates download of the measured data from the transceiver and permits analysis and reporting of the collected information. Surge registration EXCOUNT-II does more than just count surges. It also registers the date and time as well as amplitude of the surge each time the arrester has discharged a current over 10 A. Time and amplitude measurement gives the user better information about overvoltages in the network and the operation of the arrester. Design features EXCOUNT-II is a unique monitoring system, which can be used as an aid to assess the health of the entire substation by monitoring surges transmitted in and out of the network. Each surge arrester is fitted with a sensor, which detects the total number of discharges, the surge amplitude, date and time of occurrence, as well as the leakage current through the arrester. The measurements can be remotely read when convenient with the aid of a hand-held transceiver (and optional external antenna). Remote reading provides increased personnel safety compared with conventional counters. With a communication distance of up to 60 m (120 m with external antenna), the person does not necessarily have to even be inside the substation perimeter, so saving the need to arrange entry permits or have electrically trained personnel perform the work. Leakage current measurement and condition monitoring EXCOUNT-II gives the user the possibility to measure both the total leakage current as well as the resistive component of the current through the arrester. Measurement of the resistive current gives a good indication of the arresters condition and fitness for continued service. The measurement method employed is based on third-harmonic analysis which is considered the most reliable measuring method for condition monitoring according to IEC 60099-5. Safe and secure The sensor is housed in a sealed, weather-proof case, suitable for outdoor use and proven to match the short-circuit capability of the arrester to which it is connected. The sensor requires no external power supply as it incorporates its own internal power source in the form of a high-efciency capacitor automatically charged by solar cells and electric eld probe.
EXCOUNT-II
Technical data
General
Climatic conditions Short-circuit capability Power supply Sealed water-tight design, IP67 65 kA according to IEC 60099-4 Built-in solar cells and field probe (battery alternative for indoor use)
EXCOUNT-II versions EXCOUNT-II are available for two different frequencies depending on national regulations. Contact ABB for guidance. Sensor
Model Frequency for 868.35 MHz for 916.50 MHz 1HSA441 000-A
Surge registration
Minimum counting threshold (8/20 s) Amplitude classification (8/20 s) 10 - 99 A 100 - 999 A 1 0 00 - 4 9 99 A 5 0 00 - 9 9 99 A > 10 0 00 A Time stamp Time resolution Memory capacity Yes < 0.5 s 1 0 00 registrations (wrap-around) 10 A
1HSA441 000-C
Sensors for inverted mounting

Model 1HSA441 000-D 1HSA441 000-E Frequency for 868.35 MHz for 916.50 MHz
Transceiver model 1
Application: Measuring total leakage current and surge data Model 1HSA442 000-C 1HSA442 000-E Frequency for 868.35 MHz for 916.50 MHz

Measuring range of total leakage current Measuring range of resistive leakage current (peak level) Measuring frequency range 48 - 62 Hz 10 - 2 0 00 A 0.2 - 12 mApeak
Transceiver model 2
Application: Measuring total leakage current, resistive leakage current and surge data. Model 1HSA442 000-A 1HSA442 000-D Frequency for 868.35 MHz for 916.50 MHz
External antenna
Model 1HSA446 000-A 1HSA446 000-B Frequency for 868.35 MHz for 916.50 MHz
EXCOUNT-II
Dimensions
Sensor
Transceiver
External antenna
Purchase order
Project Buyer End user Shipping terms Destination
Handled by, e-mail or fax Date (yyyy-mm-dd)
Tender reference no (if any) Buyer reference End user reference (if any) Means of transport Payment terms
Freight forwarder (if FCA or FOB) Goods marking

No Yes
Delivery address Documentation language Rating plate language Currency
Inspection of routine tests Routine test standard
Items
Quantity Color (porcelain) Delivery date (EXW) yyyy-mm-dd Arrester type designation Line terminal Earth terminal Unit price (if known) Insulating base Total price (if known)
Quantity Color (porcelain) Delivery date (EXW) yyyy-mm-dd
Arrester type designation Line terminal Earth terminal Unit price (if known) Insulating base Total price (if known)
It is recommended that the following form is used when ordering EXLIM/PEXLIM surge arresters and accessories. Send to fax: +46 (0)240 179 83 or mail to ordersa.swg@se.abb.com.
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Max. system voltage kVrms

Energy requirement/ Lightning intensity

EXLIM Porcelain-housed arrester

EXLIM R EXLIM Q-E EXLIM Q-D EXLIM P EXLIM T

52 - 170 52 - 245 170 - 420 52 - 550 245 - 800

42 - 168 42 - 228 132 - 420 42 - 444 180 - 624

Moderate High High Very high Very high

7 500 7 500 18 000 18 000 18 000

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Transmission Line Arresters

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Simplified selection procedure

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Flowchart for simplified selection of surge arresters

Other TOV (amplitude & duration) Line/apparatus energy

Choose next higher discharge class NO YES

Housing dimensions NO Adequate safety margins? YES

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Matching the system characteristics

System earthing Effective Effective Non-effective Non-effective Non-effective

Fault duration 1s 1s 10 s 2h >2h

System voltage Um (kV) 100 123 170 170 170

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Matching the system characteristics

Line discharge class

Table 3. Upl and Ups ratios for ABB arresters

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Matching the system characteristics

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Matching the system characteristics

Table 4. Permissible mechanical loading for ABB arresters

Mechanical test of silicone-housed arrester PEXLIM P.

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Matching the system characteristics

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Simple selection example

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Porcelain-housed arresters EXLIM

Porcelain insulator Venting duct Spring Desiccant bag Copper sheet

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Porcelain-housed arresters EXLIM

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Polymer-housed arresters PEXLIM

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Moulded PEXLIM design

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High strength (HS) PEXLIM tube design

Cutaway view of a typical HS PEXLIM unit showing the internal arrangements.

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Installation, maintenance and monitoring

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Transmission line arresters PEXLINK

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ABBs protection philosophy

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Normal insulation strength (BIL)

No arresters at all. Lightning stroke to tower number 5

Charge 1.0 As 1.8 As 2.8 As **