Compatibility Sheet

Surge Protection Reference Guide
Eaton Surge
Protection Features:
• Industry leading technology
• Meets or exceeds UL
safety requirements
• Wide range of products
backed by solid warranty
• Expert support
network provides
application assistance
Surge Protection Benefits:
• Reduce maintenance
costs and downtime
• Extend the life of
electrical equipment
• Protect against
catastrophic surge events
• Eliminate data loss and
communication issues
Notes:
1. Sizing is a general rule of thumb. 2. High exposure may increase kA rating. 3. Highly sensitive equipment may
require dedicated load series SPD’s
Contact Eaton’s Technical Resource Center (TRC) Surge Protection Application Engineers at 1.800.809.2772,
choose option #4, then option #2 or at [e-mail]
• Electrical Room
• Manufacturing
• Datacenter
Surge Protection Devices (SPD)
Types and Ratings
Before Service Disconnect
Distribution Panels / MCC’s
After Service Disconnect
Branch/Sub Panel’s
Eaton SPD Series (with basic
package), CVX or SP1
Any kA Rating
Eaton SPD or SPV Series
80 kA to 160 kA
Eaton SPD Series (all packages)
> 800A = 250 kA to 300 kA
< 800A = 160 kA to 200 kA
Eaton SPD, SPV or CVX Series
50 kA to 120 kA
A
A
B
B
B
B
D
D
C
C
C