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Surge Arresters Catalog
MacLean Power Systems offers a full range of polymer housed surge arresters meeting the
needs for transmission, substation, distribution and secondary surge protection. With over 75
years of arrester design and manufacturing under the Joslyn brand, combined with MacLean
Power Systems polymer manufacturing expertise, the MPS arrester product offering provides
maximum surge protection for the long term.
All of our arresters are designed for the growing demands of power quality and reliability with
safety of workers and the public as a first priority. Each design maximizes protection for each
application to extend the life of operating lines and equipment.
Distribution
Zforce direct mold-on polymer housing design provides the best protection for overhead
distribution circuits and the best protection against moisture ingress for the most reliable
service life
ZE elbow arresters for distribution underground open point protection
Substation
ZSP polymer housed station class arresters are lightweight and easy to install
ZIP polymer housed intermediate class arresters designed for lower energy demands
ZJP polymer housed, light fault duty, intermediate class arresters for low fault current system
applications
Transmission Lines
ZQPT heavy duty, polymer housed transmission line arresters are designed for line protection to significantly reduce lightning outages
and extend recloser life
ZXLA Insulator-Arrester combination assembles designed with MPS transmission insulators to provide an easy to install combination
for maximum insulation and over-voltage protection
Secondary Voltage
SurgeTec - 175, 480 and 650 volt secondary arresters with a patented fault withstand safety design. Provide protection for meters and
facility service entrance
Table of Contents
Arresters General Information
AR-1
Arrester Ratings for Various System

Voltages
Station Class Arresters
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ZSP Electrical Characteristics
AR-21
Zforce Distribution Arresters
AR-6
ZSP Physical Characteristics and

Clearances
AR-22
Zforce ZNP and ZHP Distribution

Arresters
AR-8
ZSP Ordering information
AR-24
Zforce ZRP Distribution Arresters
AR-9
Station and Intermediate Class

Arresters Accessories
AR-25
Zforce EZ Ordering Information
AR-10
Transmission Line Arresters
AR-27
Zforce Accessories
AR-11
Surge Tec Secondary Arresters
AR-31
ZE Elbow Distribution Arresters
AR-12
Surge Tec Physical and Electrical

Characteristics
AR-32
ZIP and ZJP Intermediate Class

Surge Arresters
AR-14
Surge Tec Typical Wiring

Connections
AR-33
ZIP Intermediate Class Arresters
AR-15
Surge Tec Catalog Number Selection

Guide
AR-34
ZJP Intermediate Class Arresters
AR-17
ZIP/ZJP Ordering Information
AR-19
Numerical Index
AR-20
AR-35
MacLean Power Systems

Please note that because MacLean Power Systems follows a policy of continuous product improvement, we reserve the right to change
specifications and drawings at any time without notice.

Insulation Coordination
is used for the intermediate arresters and station class arresters

from 3-96kV. A 1000 ampere surge is used for station arresters
rated 108kV to 198kV. All current impulses have a 45/90
microsecond wave shape.
Arresters are used to limit voltage surges on an electrical system

to a known and controlled level. The concept of insulation
coordination means that properly installed arresters limit the
incoming voltage surges to levels within the withstand capability
of the insulating system. Arresters prevent insulation, such as
air, porcelain, oil, cable or wire insulation, etc. from breaking
down, therefore, significantly improving the reliability of the
electrical system. Figure 1 demonstrates this basic concept. The
difference between the two curves is the protective margin.
To determine the margin of protection, the following equation is

used:
Percent Margin =

[(
Transformer Withstand Level

Arrester Protective Level
) ]
- 1 x 100
A Type ZSP arrester rated 108 kV protecting a transformer with

a 450 kV BIL has the following margins of protection:
Chopped Wave Withstand - Equivalent Front of Wave
Percent Margin =

[(
1.15 x 450
273.7
) ]
-1
x 100 = 82 %
Full Wave Withstand - Discharge Voltage for a 10kA

Impulse Current
Percent Margin =

[(
450
249.2
) ]
-1
x 100 = 74%
Switching Surge Withstand - Switching Surge Voltage

Percent Margin =

[(
0.83 x 450
195.2
) ]
-1
x 100 = 73%
All margins are well above the minimum 20% margin recommendation of the ANSI application guide C62.22.
Application
The process of correlating the insulation withstand levels of

the protected equipment and the protective characteristics of
surge arresters is known as insulation coordination. Without
sparkgaps, the insulation coordination between the metal oxide
arrester and the insulation being protected is defined by the
discharge voltage of the arrester from very short times in the
impulse region to longer times in the switching surge region. The
equivalent front-of-wave of the arrester is used to coordinate with
the chopped wave withstand value, generally defined as 1.15 x
BIL of the transformer. For station class arresters, the equivalent
front-of-wave (EFOW) of the arrester is obtained by discharging
a 10kA (5kA for intermediate arresters) impulse current wave
which produces a voltage wave cresting in 0.5 microseconds.
Proper application of metal oxide arresters is needed to receive

appropriate performance and adequate protection. Arrester
selection depends on the application and should be based on the
level of protection needed, durability of the arrester and quality
assurance of the manufacturer.
Level of protection is the first and most important factor in
applying arresters. The purpose of an arrester is to protect system
equipment against damaging surges. The level of protection
is a function of the discharge voltage characteristics of the
arrester. The lower the discharge voltage, the greater the level
of protection provided. The discharge voltage characteristics
of distribution arresters provide excellent margins of protection
needed for even the most severe applications.
Discharge voltage, at a specific current level, is used to coordinate

with the equipment Basic Insulation Level (BIL). The discharge
voltage is the crest voltage that results from an 8/20 microsecond
current surge. The coordinating current selected will depend
on the shielding of the substation and other system conditions.
A typically recommended value for the coordinating current is
10kA.
Protective margins are not the only criteria in arrester selection.

Proper performance is based on selecting the appropriate ratings
to withstand system conditions. The maximum continuous lineto-ground voltage of the system should not exceed the MCOV
rating of the arrester. The MPS arrester ratings are in accordance
with the ANSI/IEEEC62.11-2005 Standard for Metal Oxide Surge
Arresters for AC Power Circuits. Temporary overvoltages (TOV)
can have damaging effects on metal oxide arresters. The
excellent TOV characteristics of the MOV arresters will exceed
the potential system overvoltages when properly selected.
The switching surge protective level is determined by

comparing the switching surge response of the arrester,
with the switching surge withstand level of the transformer,
generally defined as .83 x BIL of the transformer. The voltage of
the arrester is a function of the current. A current of 500 amperes
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Quality Assurance
There are four basic types of arresters defined by industry

standards. The arrester type selected for the application depends
on the equipment being protected and what level of protection is
required.
ISO 9001:2000 Certified

MacLean Power Systems metal oxide facility is ISO 9001:2000
certified. Years of extensive quality control processes easily
met the requirements of ISO certification, and has been proven
with unsurpassed field performance of arresters. MPS employs
an extensive quality system from raw materials through final
assembly.
SecondaryAvailable in ratings up to 650 volts, secondary

arresters are used to protect equipment at the utilization voltage
level.
Each block is selected for final assembly based on discharge

voltage, to assure the discharge voltage of the arrester will not
exceed published values. After final assembly, the complete
arrester once again receives a series of electrical tests including
watts loss, reference voltage and radio influence voltage. Only
units accepted by the computerized tester continue on for final
packaging and shipping.
DistributionTypically used for the protection of equipment on

power distribution circuits. They are available in ratings up to
36kV. This type of arrester is further defined by Normal Duty and
Heavy Duty and includes special application arresters such as
riser pole or dead front elbow type.
IntermediateAvailable in ratings up to 144kV, intermediate type
arresters offer improved protective characteristics and durability.
They are generally used for protection of smaller substations, or
medium class power equipment.
Research and Development

Research and development is an on-going process at MPS.
Our engineers are continually striving for new materials or
processes that will lead to improved arrester performance in
the field. Specifically designed test equipment provides the
capability to properly evaluate new developments. Research
and Development is an important part of our business and
commitment to the future.
StationAvailable in ratings up to 216kV, station class arresters

offer the best performance among the four different types. They
are typically used to protect substation equipment, rotating
machines or other applications where premium protection is
required.
Fault Current Data

Fault current testing, also known as short circuit testing,
demonstrates an arrester failure based on the most probable
failure modes over a range of fault currents. Two failure modes
are tested: 1) a fuse wire runs along the side of the internal valve
elements to simulate an internal flashover (moisture or collar
failure), 2) overvoltage the arrester until the resistive elements
fail to simulate a system overvoltage exceeding the units TOV
capability.
ANSI/IEEE C62.11 2005, specifies the test procedures and
acceptance criteria for fault current tests on surge arresters.
Temporary Overvoltage
Temporary power frequency overvoltages (TOV) can occur due
to the voltage rise on unfaulted phases during a line-to-ground
fault, the loss of the neutral ground of an effectively grounded
system, sudden loss of load, generator over speed and other
conditions. Overvoltages exceeding an arresters MCOV (Uc)
rating cause an increase in current, resulting in increased power
loss and temperature, thereby, affecting the arresters stability.

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Arrester Ratings for Various System Voltages

System L-L Voltage (kV)
Nominal
Maximum
2.40
2.52
4.16
4.37
4.80
5.04
6.90
7.25
8.32
8.74
12.00
12.47
12.70
13.20
13.20
13.90
13.80
14.50
23.00
24.90
34.50
46.00
69.00
115.00
Grounded Neutral Circuits
24.20
26.10
36.20
48.30
72.50
121.00
121.00
138.00
145.00
Rating
3*
6*
230.00
169.00
242.00
MCOV
2.55
5.10
Rating
MCOV
3*
2.55
6*
5.10
9*
7.65
10*
8.40
15
12.70
9*
7.65
10
8.40
18
15.30
9*
7.65
15*
12.70
18
15.30
15
12.70
18*
15.30
10
10*
8.40
12
10.20
10*
8.40
12
10.20
18*
15.30
27*
22.00
21
17.00
30
18*
15.30
30*
24.40
21
17.00
36
29.00
27*
22.00
39*
31.50
30
24.40
45
36.50
36*
29.00
48*
39.00
39
31.50
54
42.00
54*
42.00
66*
54.00
60
48.00
72
57.00
90*
70.00
96
76.00
108*
84.00
108
108*
120
120*
161.00
Ungrounded, Temporarily Ungrounded

Impedance Grounded Circuits
132
84.00
98.00
120
98.00
132*
106.00
144
115.00
106.00
144*
115.00
144
115.00
168
131.00
172*
140.00
180
144.00
192
152.00
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Features
Zforce mold-on polymer housing for the ultimate seal against

moisture ingress
High strength fiberglass wrap for high fault-withstand design
Integrated Ground Lead Disconnect for fast, reliable operation.
Operates in less than 2 seconds at 1 amp and less than 2 cycles at
1,000 amps
Zforce ZNP (5kA Normal Duty Polymer)

Zforce ZHP (10kA Heavy Duty Polymer)
Zforce ZRP (10kA Riser Pole Polymer)
Durability
Heavy Duty and Riser Pole Distribution Class arresters have been
called upon to serve in the most demanding of applications. Typically
unshielded, overhead lines can produce some of the most severe
lightning surges on the power system. MPS distribution arresters
are designed to meet the demands of protecting underground and
overhead equipment, respectively. Tested in accordance with the
latest industry standard, ANSI/IEEE C62.11-2005 for metal oxide
arresters, Zforce distribution arresters withstand the following
minimum design tests:
Zforce Design Performance:
High Current Short Duration

ZNP - 65kA

ZHP & ZRP - 100kA
Low Current Long Duration

ZNP - 150A

ZHP & ZRP - 250A
Duty Cycle per ANSI

ZNP - 5kA

ZHP & ZRP - 10kA
Nominal Discharge Class per IEC:

ZNP - 5kA

ZHP & ZRP - 10kA, Class 1
Minimum Switching Energy Capability (2 Surges)

ZNP - 2.2kJ/kV MCOV

ZHP - 2.7kJ/kV MCOV

ZRP - 2.2kJ/kV MCOV
Lightning Energy Capability (1 Surge)

ZNP - 2.3kJ/kV MCOV

ZHP - 3.4kJ/kV MCOV

ZRP - 2.7kJ/kV MCOV
Fault Withstand Capability

ZNP - 10kA

ZHP & ZRP - 20kA
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Terminal Connection
Distribution arrester line terminals utilize a stainless steel four
corner Star Clamp for maximum conductor range and speed
of installation. The ground terminals utilize a stainless steel U
clamp. Both connectors securely clamp aluminum or copper
conductors from No. 10 solid through 2/0 stranded. MPS specifies
that no more than 20 ft/lbs of torque be applied to the line and
ground terminals.
Voltage P.U. of MCOV (Uc)
Duration (sec)
ZNP
ZHP
ZRP
0.02
1.77
1.80
1.54
0.10
1.70
1.73
1.48
1.00
1.61
1.63
1.40
10
1.52
1.54
1.31
100
1.47
1.47
1.26
1000
1.42
1.43
1.22
TOV Graph and Capability 3kV to 36kV
Overvoltage per Unit of Arrester

MCOV (Uc)
2.0
1.9
ZHP
1.8
1.7
ZNP
1.6
1.5
ZRP
1.4
1.3
1.2
0.01
0.1
10
100
1000
10000
Time (Seconds)
Physical Characteristics
Creepage1
Strike
kV
In
Mm
In
Mm
In
Mm
15.04
382
7.69
195
8.83
224
10
17.41
442
8.00
203
9.14
232
18
26.59
675
11.23
285
12.23
311
In
4.00
C
Mm
102
In
Mm
7.71
195
8.02
204
11.16
283
In
Weight2
Mm
3.93
100
5.43
138
Lb
Kg
2.90
1.32
3.00
1.36
4.80
2.18
Electrical Characteristics
Voltage
Rating (Ur)
(kV-rms)
MCOV
(Uc)3
(kV-rms)
Max Equiv
FOW4
(kV-Crest)
Max Switch
Surge6
(kV-Crest)
1.5 kA
2.5 kA
3.0 kA
5.0 kA
10 kA
20 kA
7.65
29.9
23.7
25.4
26.2
26.6
28.2
30.5
33.8
10
8.4
32.9
26.3
28.1
29.2
29.6
31.3
33.9
37.4
18
15.3
59.7
47.4
50.7
52.3
53.1
56.4
61.0
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Zforce ZNP and ZHP Distribution Arresters
Zforce ZHP (10kA Heavy Duty Polymer)

Creepage1
Strike
kV
In
Mm
In
Mm
In
Mm
7.96
202
5.47
139
6.52
11.94
303
6.02
153
15.92
404
7.76
197
10
18.28
464
8.21
12
19.90
506
15
23.84
18
In
C
Mm
In
Mm
166
5.40
7.66
195
8.80
224
209
9.14
8.91
226
606
10.01
27.87
708
21
31.85
24
Weight2
Lb
Kg
137
2.30
1.05
6.54
166
3.00
1.37
7.68
195
3.60
1.64
232
8.02
204
3.70
1.68
9.94
253
8.82
224
4.20
1.91
254
11.09
282
10.02
254
4.90
2.23
11.40
290
12.23
311
11.16
283
5.90
2.68
809
12.54
319
13.37
340
12.30
312
6.50
2.96
35.83
910
13.69
348
14.51
369
13.44
341
7.10
3.23
27
39.92
1014
14.52
369
15.66
398
14.59
371
7.80
3.52
30
43.90
1115
15.51
394
16.78
426
15.71
399
8.40
3.80
36
51.95
1320
17.79
452
19.13
486
18.06
459
9.60
4.38
4.30
109
In
Mm
3.93
100
5.43
138
Voltage
Rating (Ur)
(kV-rms)
MCOV
(Uc)3
(kV-rms)
Max Equiv
FOW5
(kV-Crest)
Max Switch
Surge6
(kV-Crest)

1.5 kA
2.5 kA
3.0 kA
5.0 kA
10 kA
20 kA
2.55
10.4
7.8
8.5
8.8
8.9
9.3
9.9
10.9
5.10
20.7
15.5
16.9
17.5
17.7
18.6
19.8
21.8
7.65
31.0
23.3
25.4
26.2
26.6
27.9
29.7
32.7
10
8.40
34.5
25.9
28.2
29.1
29.5
31.0
33.0
36.3
12
10.20
41.3
311.0
33.8
34.9
35.4
37.2
39.6
43.5
15
12.70
51.7
38.8
42.2
43.6
44.2
46.5
49.5
54.4
18
15.30
62.0
46.5
50.7
52.3
53.1
55.8
59.4
65.3
21
17.00
72.3
54.3
59.1
61.0
61.9
65.1
69.3
76.2
24
19.50
82.6
62.1
67.6
69.7
70.7
74.4
79.2
87.0
27
22.00
92.9
69.9
76.0
78.4
79.6
83.7
89.1
98.9
30
24.40
103.3
77.6
84.4
87.1
88.4
93.0
99.0
108.8
36
29.00
124.0
93.1
101.3
104.5
106.1
111.5
118.8
130.5
Zforce ZRP (10kA Riser Pole Polymer)

Creepage1
Strike
In
Mm
In
Mm
In
Mm
In
Mm
Lb
Kg
7.96
202
5.47
139
6.52
166
5.40
137
2.30
1.05
11.94
303
6.02
153
7.66
195
6.54
166
3.00
1.37
15.92
404
7.76
197
8.80
224
7.68
195
3.60
1.64
10
18.28
464
8.21
209
9.14
232
8.02
204
3.70
1.68
12
19.90
506
8.91
226
9.94
253
8.82
224
4.20
1.91
15
23.84
606
10.01
254
11.09
282
10.02
254
4.90
2.23
18
27.87
708
11.40
290
12.23
311
11.16
283
5.90
2.68
21
31.85
809
12.54
319
13.37
340
12.30
312
6.50
2.96
24
35.83
910
13.69
348
14.51
369
13.44
341
7.10
3.23
27
39.92
1014
14.52
369
15.66
398
14.59
371
7.80
3.52
30
43.90
1115
15.51
394
16.78
426
15.71
399
8.40
3.80
36
51.95
1320
17.79
452
19.13
486
18.06
459
9.60
4.38
109
AR-8
In
Weight2
4.30
Mm
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Zforce ZRP Distribution Arresters
Voltage
Rating (Ur)
(kV-rms)
MCOV
(Uc)3
(kV-rms)
Max Equiv
FOW5
(kV-Crest)
Max Switch
Surge6
(kV-Crest)

1.5 kA
2.5 kA
3.0 kA
5.0 kA
10 kA
20 kA
40 kA
2.55
8.6
6.2
6.8
7.1
7.2
7.5
8.2
9.0
10.3
5.10
17.1
12.4
13.6
14.1
14.3
15.1
16.3
18.1
20.6
7.65
25.7
18.6
20.3
21.2
21.5
22.6
24.5
27.1
30.9
10
8.40
28.5
20.7
22.6
23.5
23.9
25.1
27.2
30.1
34.3
12
10.20
34.2
24.8
27.1
28.2
28.7
30.1
32.6
36.1
41.2
15
12.70
42.8
31.1
33.9
35.3
35.9
37.7
40.8
45.2
51.5
18
15.30
51.3
37.3
40.7
42.3
43.0
45.2
49.0
54.2
61.7
21
17.00
59.9
43.5
47.5
49.4
50.2
52.7
57.1
63.2
72.0
24
19.50
68.4
49.7
54.2
56.4
57.4
60.2
65.3
72.2
82.3
27
22.00
77.0
55.9
61.0
63.5
64.5
67.8
73.4
81.3
92.6
30
24.40
85.5
62.1
67.8
70.5
71.7
75.3
81.6
90.3
102.9
36
29.00
102.6
74.5
81.4
84.6
86.0
90.4
97.9
108.4
123.5
Notes:
1) Reduce creepage by 1.45 inches (36.8 mm) when ordering without insulating bracket
2) Does not include metal mounting bracket hardware
3) MCOV = Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage that may be applied coninuously between the terminals of the arrester
4) The equivalent Front-of-Wave is the maximum discharge voltage for a 5kA impulse current wave which produces a voltage wave cresting in 0.5 ms
5) The equivalent Front-of-Wave is the maximum discharge voltage for a 10kA impulse current wave which produces a voltage wave cresting in 0.5 ms
6) Based on a switching surge current impulse of 45x90 ms, 500 amperes
* Single pack modifier required for 30 kV and 36 kV ratings
Insulated Bracket Data

Arrester
Rating
(kV)
Creepage
G (Radius)
In
Mm
Skirts
In
Mm
In
Mm
In
Mm
3 - 15
4.60
117
1.875
47.62
2.70
66.58
1.312
33.34
18 - 36
9.12
232
2.130
54.10
2.95
74.93
1.656
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Zforce Distribution Arrester EZ Ordering Information

Z_P
Z_P
kV
Pole Type
ZNP
ZHP
ZRP
P0
0
P0
kV(Ur)
Zinc Oxide Normal Duty 5 kA Polymer

Arrester
Zinc Oxide Heavy Duty 10 kA Polymer
Arrester
Zinc Oxide Riser Pole 10 kA Polymer
Arrester
P2
P3
Additional Bracket Options
P5
00
02
12
N
W
No NEMA Brackets
Transformer Type A Bracket
Crossarm Bracket (top mounting with
backstrap assembly)
Transformer Type N Bracket
Transformer Type W Bracket
Top Terminal Options*
P6
P3
3/8 x 16 SSTL Studs (line and ground

terminals)
00
02
12
Standard - Four corner SSTL clamp

and nut
Two four corner SSTL clamps
18 Insulated Wire Lead with two ring
terminals/flat washer/lock washer
Standard Insulating Bracket, with GLD

Standard Insulating Bracket, no GLD
No Insulating Bracket, with GLD (line
arrester)
No Insulating Bracket, no GLD
(switchgear application)
Universal Insulating Cap

(Birdguard)
P4
0
1
2
10
Bagging Options
-
Boss Mounting Hardware
Packaging Options
#S
#K
Single pack modifier required only for

30kV and 36kV ratings
Bulk packing
Two four Corner SSTL Clamps

in up/down configuration
3/8 x 16 SSTL Stud
No Insulating Cap (Birdguard)
9 kV Duty Cycle Rating
12.0 Copper Strap
Standard Insulating Bracket w/ GLD
02
P7
Standard - U clamp and nut

Two four corner SSTL clamps (up/down)
12.0 Copper Strap
Heavy Duty
P6
* Top/Bottom Terminal: Fits wire ranges for aluminum or copper

conductors from #10 solid (3.0mm diameter) through 2/0
stranded (11.0mm diameter)
Without Cap
With Cap
Fuse Kit
Catalog Order Number Example
ZHP
P5
Bottom Terminal Options*

-
P7
Insulating Bracket Options
0
1
2
P4
0
A
C
03, 06, 09, 10, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27,
30, 36
P1
P1
P2
General Options
Duty-Cycle Rating of Arrester
12
Boss Mounting Hardware
Transformer Type N Mounting

Bracket
Optional Birdguard

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Optional Bagging Accessories
Transformer mounting hardware is available

upon request. To specify, add suffix -B for boss
mounting hardware to catalog number.
Flipper Fuse Kit
The AD524-Z fuse kit includes a stationary

terminal for mounting on the transformer
bushing.
Its spring arm subjects the
fuselink to moderate tension during steadystate operation and provides a positive whip
action to quickly separate the link during
fault conditions. An insulating cap for the
transformer busing and an insulating sleeve
for the spring arm are included for wildlife
protection.
Boss Mounting
Hardware
Cat No. AD1137-B
Mounting Brackets
Type C
Catalog No. 7106A0025
Type A
Type E
Catalog No. J24515
Type W

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Design
The type ZE arrester was developed specifically for protection of
underground distribution systems. It is installed at the open point
of the underground system to prevent voltage wave doubling.
When also installed at an intermediate point, voltage reflections
from the open point arrester are harmlessly discharged. The
housing, made of peroxide cured EPDM rubber, is totally shielded
with a molded conductive EPDM jacket to maintain the dead front
concept. The one-piece construction requires no field assembly.
The ZE dead front elbow arrester is RUS listed.
Reliability
Rigid control standards insure that all material conforms to

exacting engineering specifications. Each finished arrester is
subjected to electrical tests to determine reference voltage, total
leakage current and corona levels.
The type ZE arrester incorporates surge protection in a onepiece, shielded elbow housing. It permits arrester installation on
standard separable connector bushings, maintaining the dead
front concept.
Performance
The ZE elbow arrester consistently withstands the following
minimum design tests:
High Current-Short Duration: 2 current surges of 40kA
magnitude
Low Current-Long Duration: 20 current surges of 75 amperes
magnitude and 2000 microsecond duration
Duty Cycle: 22 discharges with a current surge of 5kA magnitude
and 8/20 microsecond wave shape
Following each of these tests, the ZE arrester remains
thermally stable and the discharge voltage increase at rated
current is less than 10%

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Application
The type ZE arrester rated voltage designates the 60Hz voltage
applied across the arrester terminals during the duty cycle test. In
addition, the type ZE arrester Maximum Continuous Operating
Voltage (MCOV) designates the maximum power frequency
voltage that may be continuously applied across the arrester in
service. Selection of the appropriate type ZE rating is made on
the basis that the maximum continuous line-to-ground voltage on
the system does not exceed the MCOV of the arrester.
The 10kV, 18kV and 27kV rated arresters are designed for
application on nominal 15kV, 25kV and 35kV URD systems,
respectively. The three ratings include standard ANSI/IEEE 386
separable connector interface designs that are compatible with
major interface suppliers at each voltage level.
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Probe
Standard load break probe is shipped assembled with each unit
Ground Cable
Size: #5 stranded copper wire- 37 length
Lubricant
Each arrester is shipped with a packet of silicone grease, wiping cloth

and instruction sheet
A
B
2-1/2"
Catalog
Number
kV
Rating
8132B0003J001
8132B0006J001
8132B0010J001
8132B1010J001
In
Mm
In
Mm
7.0
177.8
4.6
116.8
10
In
Mm
In
8.1
205.7
10.1
256.5
E
Mm
In
Mm
Elbow
Interface*
15kV
7.7
195.6
2.9
73.7
25kV
Weight
Lb
Kg
3.0
1.4
3.5
1.6
8132B0012J001
12
8.3
210.8
5.9
149.9
8.1
205.7
15kV
4.0
1.8
8132B0018J001
18
10.0
254.0
7.6
193.0
10.1
256.5
25kV
4.7
2.1
8132B2024J001
24
13.3
337.8
10.3
261.6
12.6
320.0
10.1
256.5
4.0
101.6
5.2
2.4
13.4
340.4
11.0
279.4
10.1
256.5
7.7
195.6
2.9
73.7
6.4
2.9
14.5
368.3
11.5
292.1
12.6
320.0
10.1
256.5
4.0
101.6
8.5
3.9
8132B1027J001
8132B2027J001
27
35kV2
Voltage
Rating (Ur)
(kV-rms)
MCOV
(kV-rms)
Max Equiv
FOW*
(kV-Crest)

1.5 kA
3.0 kA
5.0 kA
10 kA
20 kA
2.55
10.0
8.5
8.8
9.3
10.2
12.9
5.10
20.1
17.0
17.6
18.6
20.4
25.8
10
8.40
30.5
28.0
29.0
30.7
33.7
42.6
12
10.20
40.2
34.0
35.2
37.2
40.8
51.6
18
15.30
60.3
51.0
52.8
55.8
61.2
77.4
24
19.50
80.4
68.0
70.4
74.4
81.6
103.2
27
22.00
90.5
76.5
79.2
83.7
91.8
116.1
Notes:
* Compatible with standard ANSI/IEEE 386, 1995
1) Small 35kV Interface, 21.1/36kV Figure 7 of ANSI/IEEE 386, 1995
2) Large 35kV Interface, 21.1/36.6kV Figure 8 of ANSI/1EEE 386, 1995

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ZIP and ZJP Intermediate Class Surge Arresters

Design
The design consists of a number of metal oxide valve elements
contained within a fiberglass winding and then inserted into
the polymer housing. Type ZIP/ZJP arresters are shipped
as single units for all ratings. There is no need to combine
sections, even for the 144kV duty cycle rating. The metal oxide
valve elements combine excellent protective characteristics with
steady state performance to maximize protection over many
years of service.
Fault Current Withstand
The severity of a failure depends on the duration and magnitude
of the available fault current conducting through the arrester at
the time of failure. This type of arrester, with its polymer housing,
eliminates the potential danger of porcelain fragmentation. The
design uses a fiberglass epoxy wrap to relieve the pressure that
is present during a fault.
Benefits
The use of polymer housings for our arresters provides many
benefits over porcelain designs.
The type ZIP/ZJP intermediate class arresters offer the
benefits of polymer housings for system voltages up to 161kV.
The arresters are approximately 1/5 the weight of the porcelain
equivalent. Handling and installation become much easier tasks.
Also, the risk of damage to the housing is reduced compared to
porcelain.
Performance
ZIP:
3 kV through 144 kV duty cycle rating, 2.55 kV through 115 kV
MCOV, 2.4 kV through 161 kV system line-line voltage
ZJP:
3 kV through 45 kV duty cycle rating, 2.55 kV through 36.5
MCOV, 2.4 kV through 46 kV system line-line voltage
The arrester designs are tested in accordance with the latest
industry strandards for metal oxide arresters. The ZIP/ZJP
arresters consistently withstand the following minimum design
tests:
High Current-Short Duration: 100 kA crest
Duty Cycle per ANSI: 10 kA
Nominal Discharge Current per IEC: 10 kA
Line Discharge Class per IEC: Class 2
Minimum Energy Capability: 5.0 kJ/kV MCOV
Fault Withstand Capability:
ZIP50 kA rms
ZJP20 kA rms
Working Cantilever Strength:
ZIP5000 in.-lbs.
ZJP720 in.-lbs.
ZIP RUS listed

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LIGHTWEIGHTThe lightweight design provides much easier

handling and installation. The polymer arresters are less than
1/5 the weight of the porcelain equivalents. The burden on
mounting structures and personnel is greatly reduced.
REDUCED CLEARANCESThe smaller physical size of the
polymer housing and the line side of the arrester allow the
clearances to be reduced. This provides added flexibility with
design and layout since they can be used in tighter areas.
SINGLE UNIT DESIGNThe single unit design simplifies
installation by reducing handling that was previously required
for multi-section porcelain designs. This also provides improved
contamination performance over multi-unit arresters.
DAMAGE RESISTANTThe polymer housings resist damage
from handling where porcelain units are most vulnerable to
chipping and breakage.
SAFETYThe ZIP/ZJP arresters minimize safety hazards
to personnel and nearby equipment that exists with porcelain
housings.
Reliability
Each completed ZIP/ZJP arrester unit must pass the following
electrical tests: reference voltage, power loss, and RIV.
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Three Phase Installation Layout
The holes for mounting are .56 (42 mm) for

1/2 bolts. Mounting bolts and washers are not
furnished with arrester.
Nameplates
In addition to the information that is included on

the tripod base, a nameplate is attached to the
casting to provide all of the required arrester
details. The catalog number, the rated voltage,
the maximum continuous operating voltage, and
the pressure relief current rating are shown. The
serial number includes information about the time
of manufacture.
Physical Characteristics and Clearances

Minimum Clearances1
Catalog
Number
kV
Rating
MCOV
kV
ZIP0003
ZIP0006
ZIP0009
ZIP0010
ZIP0012
ZIP0015
Total Height
In
Mm
2.55
6.80
173
5.10
6.80
173
7.65
6.82
173
10
8.40
6.87
175
12
10.20
6.85
174
15
12.70
8.31
ZIP0018
18
15.30
ZIP0021
21
17.00
ZIP0024
24
19.50
ZIP0027
27
22.00
30
ZIP0030
ZIP0033
Figure
Creepage
A
In
R
Mm
In
Weight
In
Mm
15.70
400
15.80
401
211
20.20
512
9.22
234
22.00
559
5.8
147
10.70
272
26.40
671
6.8
173
12.10
308
30.70
781
7.8
198
13.10
333
33.70
856
24.40
14.60
370
38.10
967
5.5
9.5
Mm
140
241
10.5
267
8.8
224
Lb
Kg
8.0
3.6
9.0
4.1
11.0
5.0
12.0
5.4
14.0
6.4
15.0
6.8
33
26.70
15.90
403
40.30
1024
16.0
7.3
ZIP0036
36
29.00
16.80
428
44.20
1122
12.5
318
10.8
274
17.0
7.8
ZIP0039
39
31.50
18.30
466
48.60
1234
13.5
343
11.8
300
18.0
8.2
ZIP0042
42
34.00
19.20
489
51.40
1307
14.5
369
12.8
326
19.0
8.7
ZIP0045
45
36.50
21.30
542
54.50
1385
15.5
394
13.8
351
20.0
9.1
ZIP0048
48
39.00
23.00
583
61.70
1567
16.5
419
14.8
376
24.0
10.9
ZIP0054
54
42.00
24.90
634
67.60
1718
18.5
470
16.8
427
ZIP0060
60
48.00
27.90
708
76.40
1940
20.5
521
18.8
478
25.0
11.3
ZIP0066
66
54.00
30.50
774
80.80
2054
57.00
32.40
823
88.60
2251
597
21.8
554
12.3
72
23.5
27.0
ZIP0072
ZIP0084
84
68.00
37.20
945
103.00
2620
25
635
23.30
ZIP0090
90
70.00
41.40
1051
109.00
2775
40.0
1016
ZIP0096
96
76.00
43.80
1112
119.00
3027
42.0
1067
108
84.00
48.00
1218
133.00
3379
46.0
ZIP0120
120
98.00
53.30
1355
149.00
3788
ZIP0132
132
106.00
59.30
1507
161.00
144
115.00
63.50
1613
177.00
ZIP0108
ZIP0144
29.0
13.2
592
32.40
14.70
33.0
838
41.0
18.6
35.0
889
43.0
19.6
1168
39.0
991
47.0
21.4
49.0
1245
42.0
1067
51.0
23.1
4088
51.0
1296
44.0
1118
55.0
25.0
4507
67.0
1702
55
1397
73.0
33.2
Notes:
1) These minimum clearances are determined by the protective capabilities of the arresters and they are secondary to any other
clearance requirement that may exist for specific applications.

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Maximum Discharge Voltage (kV-Crest)
Using an 8/20 ms Current Impulse
10 s
(kV-rms)
Max Equiv
FOW2
(kV-Crest)
Max
Switch
Surge3
(kV-Crest)
1.5 kA
3.0 kA
5.0 kA
10 kA
20 kA
40 kA
3.7
3.5
8.55
6.34
6.79
7.17
7.50
8.09
8.96
10.1
5.10
7.41
7.04
17.1
12.7
13.6
14.3
15
16.2
17.9
20.2
7.65
11.10
10.6
25.9
19.2
20.5
21.7
22.7
24.5
27.1
30.5
10
8.40
12.20
11.6
28.3
21
22.5
23.7
24.8
26.8
29.6
33.4
ZIP0012
12
10.20
14.80
14.1
34.2
25.4
27.2
28.7
30
32.4
35.8
40.4
ZIP0015
15
12.70
18.40
17.5
43.1
32
34.2
36.1
37.8
40.8
45.1
50.8
ZIP0018
18
15.30
22.20
21.1
51.3
38.1
40.8
43
45
48.6
53.8
60.6
ZIP0021
21
17.00
24.70
23.5
56.6
42
44.9
47.5
49.6
53.6
59.3
66.8
ZIP0024
24
19.50
28.30
26.9
68.5
50.8
54.3
57.4
60
64.8
71.7
80.7
ZIP0027
27
22.00
31.90
30.4
77.3
57.4
61.4
64.8
67.8
73.2
81
91.2
ZIP0030
30
24.40
35.40
33.7
83.5
61.9
66.2
70
73.2
79
87.4
98.4
ZIP0033
33
26.70
38.80
36.9
91.9
68.2
72.9
77
80.6
86.9
96.3
108
ZIP0036
36
29.00
42.10
40
98.9
73.4
78.5
82.9
86.7
93.5
104
117
ZIP0039
39
31.50
45.70
43.5
109
80.5
86.1
90.9
95.1
103
114
128
ZIP0042
42
34.00
49.40
47
117
86.7
92.7
97.9
102
111
122
138
ZIP0045
45
36.50
53.00
50.4
125
92.9
99.4
105
110
119
131
148
ZIP0048
48
39.00
56.60
53.9
137
102
109
115
120
130
143
161
ZIP0054
54
42.00
61.00
58
155
115
123
130
136
146
162
182
ZIP0060
60
48.00
69.70
66.3
167
124
132
140
146
158
175
197
ZIP0066
66
54.00
78.40
74.6
184
136
146
154
161
174
193
217
ZIP0072
72
57.00
82.80
78.7
198
147
157
166
173
187
207
233
ZIP0084
84
68.00
98.70
93.9
234
173
185
196
205
221
245
276
ZIP0090
90
70.00
102.00
96.7
251
186
199
210
220
237
262
296
ZIP0096
96
76.00
110.00
105
267
198
212
224
234
253
280
315
ZIP0108
108
84.00
122.00
116
297
220
235
249
260
281
311
350
ZIP0120
120
98.00
142.00
135
334
248
265
280
293
316
350
394
ZIP0132
132
106.00
154.00
146
367
273
292
308
322
348
385
433
ZIP0144
144
115.00
167.00
159
396
293
314
332
347
374
414
467
TOV1
Voltage
Rating
(kV-rms)
MCOV
(kV-rms)
1s
(kV-rms)
ZIP0003
2.55
ZIP0006
ZIP0009
ZIP0010
Catalog
Number
Notes:
1) Temporary Overvoltage without any Prior Duty
2) The equivalent Front-of-Wave is the maximum discharge voltage for a 10kA impulse current wave which produces a voltage wave cresting in a 0.5 ms
3) Based on a switching surge current of 500 amperes

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ZJP Intermediate Class Surge Arresters

Catalog
Number
Total
Height
kV
Rating
MCOV
kV
ZJP0003-1211
2.55
ZJP0006-1211
5.10
ZJP0009-1211
7.65
6.82
ZJP0010-1211
10
8.40
6.87
175
ZJP0012-1211
12
10.20
6.85
174
ZJP0015-1211
15
12.70
8.31
211
ZJP0018-1211
18
15.30
9.22
21
17.00
24
19.50
ZJP0027-1211
27
ZJP0030-1211
ZJP0033-1211
173
15.7
Weight
In
Mm
Lb
Kg
400
9.5
241
5.5
140
7.7
3.5
400
9.5
241
5.5
140
8.1
3.7
400
9.5
241
5.5
140
8.4
3.8
401
9.5
241
5.5
140
8.6
3.9
401
9.5
241
5.5
140
10.7
4.9
20.2
512
9.5
241
5.5
140
11
234
22
559
9.5
241
5.8
147
11.4
5.2
10.7
272
26.4
671
9.5
241
6.8
173
11.9
5.4
12.1
308
30.7
781
9.5
241
7.8
198
14
6.4
22.00
13.1
333
33.7
856
10.5
267
8.8
224
14.7
6.7
30
24.40
14.6
370
38.1
967
10.5
267
8.8
224
14.7
6.7
33
26.70
15.9
403
40.3
1024
10.5
267
8.8
224
15.7
7.1
ZJP0036-1211
36
29.00
16.8
428
44.2
1122
12.5
318
10.8
274
16.6
7.5
ZJP0039-1211
39
31.50
18.3
466
48.6
1234
13.5
343
11.8
300
17.5
ZJP0042-1211
42
34.00
19.2
489
51.4
1307
14.5
369
12.8
326
18.4
8.4
ZJP0045-1211
45
36.50
21.3
542
54.5
1385
15.5
394
13.8
351
19.3
8.8
In
R
Mm
6.8
Mm
A
In
ZJP0024-1211
In
Creepage
Mm
ZJP0021-1211
Figure
Minimum Clearances1
15.8
Notes:
1) These minimum clearances are determined by the protective capabilities of the arresters and they are secondary to any other
clearance requirement that may exist for specific applications.
ZJP D Series Intermediate Class Arresters

Catalog
Number
kV
Rating
ZJP0003-D005
ZJP0006-D005
Width A
Length B
Nominal
Strike
Nominal
Creepage
In
In
In
In
Mm
Mm
11.1
282
6.8
Mm
173
ZJP0009-D005
11.12
283
6.82
ZJP0010-D005
10
11.17
284
6.87
175
ZJP0012-D005
12
11.15
283
6.85
174
ZJP0015-D005
15
12.61
320
8.31
ZJP0018-D005
18
13.52
343
ZJP0021-D005
21
15
ZJP0024-D005
24
ZJP0027-D005
15.7
Mm
400
Weight
Lb
Kg
4.8
2.2
5.2
2.3
5.6
2.5
5.7
2.6
7.8
3.5
15.8
401
211
20.2
512
8.2
3.7
9.22
234
22
559
8.5
3.9
381
10.7
272
26.4
671
4.1
16.42
417
12.1
308
30.7
781
11.1
27
17.41
442
13.1
333
33.7
856
ZJP0030-D005
30
18.88
480
14.6
370
38.1
967
11.8
5.4
ZJP0033-D005
33
20.18
513
15.9
403
40.3
1024
12.8
5.8
ZJP0036-D005
36
21.14
537
16.8
428
44.2
1122
13.7
6.2
ZJP0039-D005
39
22.64
575
18.3
466
48.6
1234
14.6
6.6
ZJP0042-D005
42
23.54
598
19.2
489
51.4
1307
15.5
ZJP0045-D005
45
25.64
651
21.3
542
54.5
1385
16.4
7.5

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10 s
(kV-rms)
Max Equiv
FOW2
(kV-Crest)
Max
Switch
Surge3
(kV-Crest)
1.5 kA
3.0 kA
5.0 kA
10 kA
20 kA
40 kA
3.7
3.5
8.55
6.34
6.79
7.17
7.5
8.09
8.96
10.1
5.10
7.41
7.04
17.1
12.7
13.6
14.3
15
16.2
17.9
20.2
7.65
11.1
10.6
25.9
19.2
20.5
21.7
22.7
24.5
27.1
30.5
10
8.40
12.2
11.6
28.3
21
22.5
23.7
24.8
26.8
29.6
33.4
ZJP0012
12
10.20
14.8
14.1
34.2
25.4
27.2
28.7
30
32.4
35.8
40.4
ZJP0015
15
12.70
18.4
17.5
43.1
32
34.2
36.1
37.8
40.8
45.1
50.8
ZJP0018
18
15.30
22.2
21.1
51.3
38.1
40.8
43
45
48.6
53.8
60.6
ZJP0021
21
17.00
24.7
23.5
56.6
42
44.9
47.5
49.6
53.6
59.3
66.8
ZJP0024
24
19.50
28.3
26.9
68.5
50.8
54.3
57.4
60
64.8
71.7
80.7
ZJP0027
27
22.00
31.9
30.4
77.3
57.4
61.4
64.8
67.8
73.2
81
91.2
ZJP0030
30
24.40
35.4
33.7
83.5
61.9
66.2
70
73.2
79
87.4
98.4
ZJP0033
33
26.70
38.8
36.9
91.9
68.2
72.9
77
80.6
86.9
96.3
108
ZJP0036
36
29.00
42.1
40.0
98.9
73.4
78.5
82.9
86.7
93.5
104
117
ZJP0039
39
31.50
45.7
43.5
109
80.5
86.1
90.9
95.1
103
114
128
ZJP0042
42
34.00
49.4
47
117
86.7
92.7
97.9
102
111
122
138
ZJP0045
45
36.50
53
50.4
125
92.9
99.4
105
110
119
131
148.3
TOV1
Voltage
Rating
(kV-rms)
MCOV
(kV-rms)
1s
(kV-rms)
ZJP0003
2.55
ZJP0006
ZJP0009
ZJP0010
Catalog
Number
Notes:
3) Based on a switching surge current of 500 amperes

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ZIP/ZJP Intermediate Class Arrester Ordering Information
50kA
ZJP
20kA
kV Rating
I
J
Configuration
(not available on D Series)
-or-
ZIP
Fault
Withstand
Top & Bottom Connectors

(not available on D Series)
D Series ZJP only
0003
D001
Crossarm Bracket
0006
D005
Standard Unit
0009
D106
with Birdguard
0010
10
0012
12
D109
Birdguard and
Crossarm Bracket
0015
15
0018
18
0021
21
0024
24
0027
27
0030
30
0033
33
0036
36
0039
39
0042
42
0045
45
0048
48
0054
54
0060
60
0066
66
0072
72
0084
84
0090
90
0096
96
0108
108
0120
120
0132
132
0144
144
1 - Eyebolt with a
90 angle bracket
1 - Stainless steel
top cover with
tripod base
Conductor Range:
0.25 - 0.75
(6.35 - 19.05 mm)
2 - Four hole NEMA

pad with a 90
angle
2 - Tripod on top
with stainless
steel bottom
cover (Inverted
Mounting)
Conductor Range:
0.25 - 1.25
(6.35 - 31.75 mm)
3 - Four hole NEMA

pad with a 45
angle
3 - Stainless steel
covers on both
ends
Conductor Range:
0.25 - 1.25
(6.35 - 31.75 mm)
4 - Tripod on both
ends

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Design
The design consists of a number of metal oxide valve elements
contained within a fiberglass winding and then inserted into the
polymer housing. Type ZSP arresters are shipped as single
units for all ratings. There is no need to combine sections, even
for the 216kV duty cycle rating. The metal oxide valve elements
combine excellent protective characteristics with steady state
performance to maximize protection over many years of service.
Fault Current Withstand
The severity of a failure depends on the duration and magnitude
of the available fault current conducting through the arrester at the
time of failure. The ZSP type arrester with its polymer housing
eliminates the potential danger of porcelain fragmentation. The
ZSP design uses a high strength fiberglass epoxy wrap to
relieve the pressure that is present during a fault. The arresters
achieved a fault withstand capability of 80kA.
Benefits
The use of polymer housings for our arresters provides many
benefits over porcelain designs.
The type ZSP station class arresters offer the benefits of

polymer housings for system voltages up to 230kV. The arresters
are approximately 25% the weight of the porcelain equivalent.
Handling and installation become much easier tasks. Also, the
risk of damage to the housing is reduced compared to porcelain.
Performance
ZSP arresters are available in duty cycle ratings from 3kV
through 216kV (2.55kV through 174kV MCOV) and are designed
for system line-line voltages of 2.4kV through 230kV. The
ZSP arrester design is tested in accordance with the latest
industry standards for metal oxide arresters. The ZSP arresters
consistently withstand the following minimum design tests:
LIGHTWEIGHTThe lightweight design provides much easier

handling and installation. The polymer arresters are less than
1/5 the weight of the porcelain equivalents. The burden on
mounting structures and personnel is greatly reduced.
REDUCED CLEARANCESThe smaller physical size of the
polymer housing and the line side of the arrester allow the
clearances to be reduced. This provides added flexibility with
design and layout since they can be used in tighter areas.
SINGLE UNIT DESIGNThe single unit design simplifies
installation by reducing handling that was previously required
for multi-section porcelain designs. This also provides improved
contamination performance over multi-unit arresters.
DAMAGE RESISTANTThe polymer housings resist damage
from handling where porcelain units are most vulnerable to
chipping and breakage.
SAFETYThe ZSP arresters minimize safety hazards to
personnel and nearby equipment that exists with porcelain
housings.
Reliability
Each completed ZSP arrester unit must pass the following
electrical tests: reference voltage, power loss, and RIV.
High Current-Short Duration: 100kA crest

Duty Cycle per ANSI: 10kA
Nominal Discharge Current per IEC: 10kA
Line Discharge Class per IEC: Class 2 or 3
Minimum Energy Capability: 6.1 kJ/kV MCOV
Fault Withstand Capability: 80kA rms
Working Cantilever Strength: 10,000 in.-lbs.
RUS Listed

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ZSP Electrical Characteristics

10 s
(kV-rms)
Max Equiv
FOW2
(kV-Crest)
Max
Switch
Surge3
(kV-Crest)
1.5 kA
3.0 kA
5.0 kA
10 kA
20 kA
40 kA
3.74
3.53
8.23
5.87
6.32
6.65
6.96
7.49
8.27
9.38
5.10
7.47
7.06
16.5
11.7
12.6
13.3
13.9
15
16.5
18.8
7.65
11.2
10.6
24.7
17.6
19
20
20.9
22.5
24.8
28.2
10
8.40
12.3
11.6
27.8
19.8
21.4
22.5
23.5
25.3
28
31.7
ZSP0012
12
10.20
14.9
14.1
33
23.6
25.4
26.7
27.9
30.1
33.2
37.7
ZSP0015
15
12.70
18.6
17.6
41.3
29.4
31.7
33.4
34.9
37.6
41.5
47.1
ZSP0018
18
15.30
22.4
21.2
49.8
35.5
38.2
40.2
42.1
45.3
50
56.8
ZSP0021
21
17.00
24.9
23.5
55.2
39.4
42.4
44.6
46.7
50.3
55.5
63
ZSP0024
24
19.50
28.6
27
65
46.4
49.9
52.6
55
59.2
65.4
74.2
ZSP0027
27
22.00
32.2
30.5
72.9
52
56
59
61.7
66.4
73.3
83.2
ZSP0030
30
24.40
35.7
33.8
79.9
57
61.4
64.6
67.6
72.7
80.3
91.1
ZSP0033
33
26.70
39.1
37
88
62.7
67.6
71.1
74.4
80.1
88.4
100.4
ZSP0036
36
29
42.5
40.2
96.2
68.6
73.9
77.8
81.5
87.6
96.8
109.8
ZSP0039
39
31.50
46.1
43.6
103
73.5
79.1
83.3
87.2
93.8
103.6
117.5
ZSP0042
42
34
49.8
47.1
113.5
81
87.2
91.8
96.1
103.4
114.2
129.5
ZSP0045
45
36.5
53.5
50.6
120.3
85.8
92.4
97.3
101.8
109.5
120.9
137.2
ZSP0048
48
39
57.1
54
128.6
91.7
98.7
104
108.8
117.1
129.3
146.7
ZSP0054
54
42
61.5
58.2
143.6
102.4
110.3
116.1
121.5
130.8
144.4
163.8
ZSP0060
60
48
70.3
66.5
163.1
116.4
125.3
131.9
138.1
148.5
164
186.1
ZSP0063
63
50.25
73.6
69.6
170.3
121.4
130.8
137.7
144.1
155
171.2
194.3
ZSP0066
66
52.50
76.9
72.7
177.5
126.6
136.3
143.5
150.2
161.6
178.4
202.4
ZSP0072
72
57
83.5
78.9
192.3
137.1
147.7
155.5
162.7
175.1
193.3
219.3
ZSP0072-58*
72
58
85
80.3
192.3
137.1
147.7
155.5
162.7
175.1
193.3
219.3
ZSP0090
90
70
102.6
97
227.1
161.9
174.4
183.6
192.2
206.7
228.3
259
ZSP0090-74*
90
74
108.4
102.5
240.6
171.6
184.8
194.6
203.6
219
241.9
274.5
ZSP0096
96
76
111.3
105.3
257.1
183.4
197.5
207.9
217.6
234.1
258.5
293.3
ZSP0108
108
84
123.1
116.3
273.7
195.2
210.2
221.3
231.6
249.2
275.2
312
ZSP0108-88*
108
88
128.9
121.9
287.2
204.8
220.6
232.3
243.1
261.5
288.8
328
ZSP0120
120
98
143.6
135.7
326
239.7
250.6
263.9
276.1
297.1
328
372
ZSP0120-102*
120
102
149.4
141.3
331
243
254
267.5
279.9
301
333
377
ZSP0132
132
106
155.3
146.8
347
255
266.7
280.8
293.8
316
349
396
ZSP0144
144
115
168.5
159.3
385
282.4
295.3
311
325
350
387
439
ZSP0150
150
121
177.3
167.6
411
302
315
332
347
374
413
468
ZSP0168
168
131
191.9
181.4
450
331
346
364
381
410
453
514
ZSP0172
172
140
205.1
193.9
460
338
354
372
390
419
463
525
ZSP0180
180
144
211
199.4
481
354
370
389
407
438
484
549
ZSP0192
192
152
222.7
210.5
511
375
392
413
432
465
514
583
ZSP0198
198
160
234.4
221.6
532
391
409
431
451
485
535
607
ZSP0210
210
170
249.1
235.5
562
413
432
454
476
512
565
641
ZSP0216
216
174
254.9
241
577
424
443
466
488
525
580
658
TOV1
Voltage
Rating
(kV-rms)
MCOV
(kV-rms)
1s
(kV-rms)
ZSP0003
2.55
ZSP0006
ZSP0009
ZSP0010
Catalog
Number
Notes:
3) Based on a switching surge current of 500 amperes for arresters rated 2.55kV MCOV to 84kV MCOV and 1000 amperes for arresters from 88kV MCOV to 174kV MCOV
* The catalog number for special MCOV levels would use the following format = ZSP0090-1231-74 and ZSP 0108-1231-88

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ZSP Physical Characteristics and Clearances

Minimum Clearances1
Catalog
Number
Total Height
Creepage
kV
Rating
MCOV
kV
ZSP0003
2.55
ZSP0006
5.10
ZSP0009
7.65
ZSP0010
10
8.40
ZSP0012
12
10.20
ZSP0015
15
12.70
ZSP0018
18
15.30
ZSP0021
21
17.00
ZSP0024
24
19.50
ZSP0027
27
22.00
ZSP0030
30
24.40
ZSP0033
33
26.70
13.6
344
41.3
1048
ZSP0036
36
29.00
14.5
367
42.2
ZSP0039
39
31.50
16
406
ZSP0042
42
34.00
ZSP0045
45
36.50
18.1
461
48
39.00
ZSP0054
54
42.00
ZSP0060
60
48.00
ZSP0063
63
51.00
ZSP0066
66
54.00
ZSP0072
72
57.00
ZSP0072-58*
72
58.00
ZSP0090
90
70.00
ZSP0090-74*
90
74.00
ZSP0096
96
76.00
ZSP0108
108
84.00
ZSP0108-88*
108
88.00
ZSP0120
120
98.00
ZSP0120-102*
120
102.00
ZSP132
132
ZSP0144
144
ZSP0150
ZSP0168
ZSP0048
Figure
In
Mm
In
Mm
7.6
192
18.1
461
9.2
11
12.8
19.6
23.3
23.9
234
12
305
13
330
14
356
15
381
16
406
17
432
1071
18
457
48
1218
19
483
54.4
1382
20
508
21
23
30.1
325
36.2
498
60.2
591
R
Mm
24.1
279
A
In
72.4
612
765
920
1528
1838
607
73
1855
882
109.6
2783
34.7
Weight
In
Mm
152
178
203
229
10
254
11
279
12
305
13
330
14
356
15
381
533
16
406
584
17
432
19
483
20
508
Lb
Kg
18
8.2
21
9.5
25
11.3
29
13.2
31
14.1
33
15
36
16.3
41
18.6
44
20
52
23.6
53
24
77
34.9
84
38.1
25
635
26
660
27
686
22
559
31
787
25
635
32
813
26
660
34
864
28
711
35
889
30
762
36
914
31
787
40
1016
41
1041
35
889
99
44.9
957
121
3075
44.9
1140
145.4
3694
106.00
45
1144
145.6
3697
42
1067
37
940
100
45.4
115.00
46.3
1175
146.8
3728
46
1168
40
1016
102
46.3
150
121
55.8
1418
182.1
4624
48
1219
43
1092
139
63
168
131.00
59.8
1519
194.1
4931
64
1626
53
1346
146
66.2
ZSP0172
172
140.00
63.5
1613
206.4
5243
65
1651
54
1372
154
69.8
ZSP0180
180
144.00
67
1702
56
1422
162
73.5
192
152.00
70
1778
58
1473
163
73.9
ZSP0198
198
157.00
72
1829
61
1549
162
73.5
ZSP0210
210
170
68.4
1739
219.9
5586
75
1905
63
1600
165
74.8
ZSP0216
216
174
69.1
1755
220.5
5602
76
1930
65
1651
167
75.7
ZSP0192
67.2
1706
218.6
5553
Notes:
1) These minimum clearances are determined by the protective capabilities of the arresters and they are secondary to any other clearance
requirement that may exist for specific applications.
* The catalog number for special MCOV levels would use the following format = ZSP0090-1231-74 and ZSP 0108-1231-88

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ZSP Physical Characteristics and Clearances
Three Phase Installation Layout
Nameplate
The holes for mounting are .56 (42 mm) for

1/2 bolts. Mounting bolts and washers are not
furnished with arrester.

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In addition to the information that is included on

the tripod base, a nameplate is attached to the
casting to provide all of the required arrester
details. The catalog number, the rated voltage,
the maximum continuous operating voltage, and
the pressure relief current rating are shown. The
serial number includes information about the time
of manufacture.
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ZSP Station Class Arrester Ordering Information

S
kV Rating
0003
0006
0009
0010
10
0012
12
0015
15
0018
18
0021
21
0024
24
0027
27
0030
30
0033
33
0036
36
0039
39
0042
42
0045
45
0048
48
0054
54
0060
60
0063
63
0066
66
0072
72
0090
90
0096
96
0108
108
0120
120
0134
132
0144
144
0168
168
0172
172
0180
180
0192
192
0198
198
0210
210
0216
216
Top & Bottom Connectors
Configuration
1 - Eyebolt with a
90 angle bracket
1 - Stainless steel
top cover with
tripod base
Conductor Range:
0.25 - 0.75
(6.35 - 19.05 mm)
2 - Four hole NEMA

pad with a 90
angle
2 - Tripod on top
with stainless
steel bottom
cover (Inverted
Mounting)
Conductor Range:
0.25 - 1.25
(6.35 - 31.75 mm)
3 - Four hole NEMA

pad with a 45
angle
3 - Stainless steel
covers on both
ends
Conductor Range:
0.25 - 1.25
(6.35 - 31.75 mm)
4 - Tripod on both
ends
Example
108kV rated arrester with:
Small top cover & tripod base
Top - eyebolt with a 90 angle
bracket
Bottom - Four hole NEMA
pad with a 45 angle
Special Needs
For special arrester characteristics other than

those shown in this catalog, contact your MPS
representative

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Catalog Number - ZSP0108-1131
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Station and Intermediate Class Arresters Accessories

Discharge Counter
Catalog No. 7120B0004H0001
The optional discharge counter records the number

of current discharges through the ground lead of
the arrester. A five-digit cyclometer records each
current discharge. The counter registers impulse
discharges of an amplitude of 200 amperes or
more. No external power source is required. The
discharge counter must be used in conjunction
with insulating sub-bases.
A milliammeter comes with the discharge counter
to provide continuous reading of the total current
through the metal oxide valve elements and the
leakage current across the external polymer
insulation. A 0-30 milliampere scale is used.
Heavy external contaminants on the polymer
housing will increase the level of current registered
and may serve as an indication the polymer
housing needs washing. Steadily increasing
readings with a clean housing may be an indication
of potential problems with the arrester metal oxide
valve elements.
Mounting Brackets
Hot Dip Galvanized
Single Crossarm Mounting Bracket

Catalog No. 7106C0001
Maximum Arrester Sizes:
ZIP-96kV; ZSP-108kV
Includes 2 backstraps, 1/2 bolt size hardware and pipe spacers for
inverted mounting.

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Station Class Arresters Accessories
Pole Mounting Bracket

One Arrester, Horizontal Mounting
Catalog No. 7102C0003
ZIP-60kV; ZSP-72kV
No hardware included.
Pole Mounting Bracket

Three Arrester, Horizontal Mounting
Catalog No. 7102D0002
ZIP-60kV; ZSP-72kV
No hardware included.

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Transmission Line Arrester and Assemblies

Type ZQPT/ZXLA
Available for System Voltages Up to 161kV
Application
Users of electricity have become more and more demanding over

recent years. The quality of the power they receive is critical to
their operations. Sensitive electronic equipment cannot tolerate
voltage fluctuations and many problems are directed to the utility.
The heightened awareness of power quality has brought the
issue to all levels of operations, including transmission.
ZQPT/ZXLA transmission line arresters and assemblies are

applied to:
Improve power quality and overall line performance
Supplement shield wire protection
Provide protection for lines without a shield wire
Create more space on structures by eliminating the shield
wires
Protect both new construction and retrofit
The factors that impact transmission line lightning performance
include the following: The amount of lightning activity in a given
area per year, the stroke magnitude and the wave shape of the
lightning, the tower height and the amount of nearby natural
shielding from trees or buildings, the tower footing resistance,
the presence of an overhead shield wire and the shield angle,
and the existing line insulation.
When selecting transmission line arresters for specific application,
there are several things to keep in mind. The application is usually
different for a line with an overhead shield wire than without.
The arrester rating should be coordinated with the arresters in
the substation. The transmission line arresters should be the
same rating or larger so that they do not end up protecting the
substation arresters.
The transmission line arresters should be sized by evaluating the
line voltage and the line insulation. By using a high MCOV arrester
the temporary overvoltage (TOV) capability will be increased
and the energy capability will also be greater. With the added
lightning exposure that may be expected on a transmission line,
it is helpful to have higher capabilities in these categories. Also,
higher rated arresters will not experience as much duty because
the reference voltage is higher and will not turn on as soon as
lower rated units.
Benefits
In the area of transmission line power quality, MPS offers the

ZQPT/ZXLA transmission line arrester and arrester insulator
assembly. The lightweight construction makes it possible to easily
mount arresters on transmission line structures. The arresters
provide a preferred path between line and ground, guarding
against insulator flashover.
Transmission line surge protection is a solution to troublesome
outages and customer dissatisfaction. State-of-the-art protection
of transmission lines using polymer MOV arresters provides
higher power quality which will improve customer satisfaction.
ZQPT/ZXLA transmission line arresters and assemblies are
available for system voltages up to 161kV. The metal oxide
blocks are specially selected and wrapped under compression
with a strong fiberglass wrap.

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Lightning is one of the major causes of power interruption.

Currently, shield wires serve as lightning protection for
transmission lines.
ZQPT/ZXLA transmission line arresters and assemblies
provide these advantages over the use of shield wire alone:
Minimize the requirement to lower ground resistance
Protect against backflash
Safeguard from induced surges caused by nearby lightning
Limit effects of switching surges
Install easily and economically
Allow for reduction of structure BIL
Reduce system breaker operations
Provide protection for isolated problem areas
Improve overall line performance
Enhance customer relations
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ZQPT Transmission Line Arresters

Catalog
Number
kV
Rating
Width A
In
Length B
Mm
Nominal Strike
Nominal Creepage
Mm
In
Mm
In
Mm
Lb
Kg
19.6
498
20.1
511
55
1397
12
5.5
23.4
595
24.0
610
65
1651
14
6.4
27.2
691
27.9
709
76
1931
16
7.3
114
2896
24
10.9
8155CS036T****
36
8155CS039T****
39
8155CS045T****
45
8155CS054T****
54
8155CS060T****
60
8155CS072T****
72
40.7
1034
41.9
1065
8155CS090T****
90
41.5
1055
41.2
1047
8155CS096T****
96
47.5
1207
47.3
1202
131
8155CS108T****
108
51.2
1301
51.2
1301
8155CS120T****
120
55.0
1397
58.1
1476
4.2
107
4.5
115
Weight
In
26
11.8
3328
29
13.2
141
3582
31
14.1
152
3861
33
15.0
Notes:
* The astericks identify the mounting hardware
MCOV
(kV-rms)
Max Equiv
FOW1
(kV-Crest)
Max
Switch
Surge2
(kV-Crest)
1.5 kA
3.0 kA
5.0 kA
10 kA
20 kA
40 kA
36
29.0
130.2
84.9
95.1
98.5
104.1
115.5
131.3
155.1
8155CS039T****
39
31.5
134.7
87.8
98.4
101.9
107.8
119.5
135.9
160.5
8155CS045T****
45
36.5
156.8
102.2
114.5
118.6
125.4
139
158.1
186.8
8155CS054T****
54
42
195.8
127.7
143
148.1
156.7
173.7
197.5
233.3
8155CS060T****
60
48
217.3
141.7
158.7
164.4
173.9
192.8
219.2
258.9
8155CS072T****
72
57
261.5
170.5
191
197.8
209.2
231.9
263.7
311.5
8155CS090T****
90
70
326
212.6
238.1
246.6
260.8
289.1
328.8
388.3
8155CS096T****
96
76
347.5
226.6
253.8
262.9
278
308.2
350.5
414
8155CS108T****
108
88
391.1
255
285.6
295.9
312.9
346.9
394.5
465
8155CS120T****
120
98
434.6
283.5
317.5
328.8
347.7
385.5
438.4
517
Voltage
Rating
(kV-rms)
8155CS036T****
Catalog
Number

Notes:
2) Based on a switching surge current of 500 amperes for arresters rated 3kV to 90kV and 1000 amperes for arresters from 108kV to 144kV

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ZXLA Transmission Line Arrester and Insulator Assembly

Horizontal Transmission Assembly
Line
Voltage
ZXLA Catalog No.
kV
46
69
69
69
Arrester Duty
Voltage Rating
MCOV
Arrester Catalog No.
kV
Insulator
Section Length
Assembly
Leakage
Assembly
Weight
in (mm)
in (mm)
lbs (kg)
NPKG20XG13S0
OLPK-13-SIL-GB-12
25.2
(640)
42.3
(1074)
38.0
(17.2)
NPKG20XG17S0
OLPK-17-SIL-GB-12
29.2
(742)
54.0
(1372)
45.0
(20.4)
NPKG20XGM21S0
MLPK-21-SIL-GB-12
29.2
(742)
59.4
(1509)
46.0
(20.9)
NPKG20XGM25S0
MLPK-25-SIL-GB-12
31.2
(792)
71.1
(1806)
48.0
(21.8)
Insulator Catalog No.
kV
ZH4PKG13-036
36
8155CS036T****
29.0
ZH4PKG13-039
39
8155CS039T****
31.5
ZH4PKG17-054
54
8155CS054T****
42.0
ZH4PKG17-060
60
8155CS060T****
48.0
ZH4PKG21-054
54
8155CS054T****
42.0
ZH4PKG21-060
60
8155CS060T****
48.0
ZH4PKG25-060
60
8155CS060T****
48.0
* Consult factory for system voltages greater than 69kV
Vertical Transmission Assembly

Line
Voltage
ZXLA Catalog No.
kV
46
69
69
69
Arrester Duty
Voltage Rating
Insulator
Section Length
Assembly
Leakage
Assembly
Weight
in (mm)
in (mm)
lbs (kg)
NPKV20XG13S0
OLPK-13-SIL-VB-12
23.4
(594)
42.3
(1074)
38.0
(17.2)
NPKV20XG17S0
OLPK-17-SIL-VB-12
27.4
(696)
54.0
(1372)
45.0
(20.4)
NPKV20XGM21S0
MLPK-21-SIL-VB-12
27.4
(696)
59.4
(1509)
46.0
(20.9)
NPKV20XGM25S0
MLPK-25-SIL-VB-12
31.4
(798)
71.1
(1806)
48.0
(21.8)
Insulator
Section Length
Assembly
Leakage
Total Weight
(Est)
kV
in (mm)
in (mm)
lbs (kg)
S148035MX01
35.4
[899]
60.8
[1544]
27.3
[12.4]
S148035MX01
35.4
[899]
60.8
[1544]
39.3
[17.8]
S148054MX01
54.3
[1379]
109.2
[2774]
45.6
[20.7]
S148065MX01
65.3
[1659]
137.4
[3490]
57.1
[25.9]
MCOV
kV
kV
ZV4PKG13-036
36
8155CS036T****
29.0
ZV4PKG13-039
39
8155CS039T****
31.5
ZV4PKG17-054
54
8155CS054T****
42.0
ZV4PKG17-060
60
8155CS060T****
48.0
ZV4PKG21-054
54
8155CS054T****
42.0
ZV4PKG21-060
60
8155CS060T****
48.0
ZV4PKG25-060
60
8155CS060T****
48.0
* Consult factory for system voltages greater than 69kV
Deadend Transmission Assembly

Line
Voltage
ZXLA Catalog No.
kV
46
69
115
138
Arrester Duty
Voltage Rating
kV
MCOV
ZD148035MX01-039
39
8155CS039T****
31.5
ZD148035MX01-054
54
8155CS054T****
42.0
ZD148035MX01-060
60
8155CS060T****
48.0
ZD148035MX01-072
72
8155CS072T****
57.0
ZD148035MX01-090
90
8155CS090T****
70.0
ZD148035MX01-108
108
8155CS0108T****
48.0
ZD148035MX01-132
132
8155CS0132T****
106.0
* Consult factory for system voltages greater than 138 kV

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Transmission Line Protection Configurations
Suspension Configuration
Deadend Configuration
Horizontal Configuration
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Surge Tec Secondary Arresters

Features
Surge Tec arresters incorporate special features that make them
stand above other Secondary Arresters and Transient Voltage
Surge Suppressors (TVSS). These arresters use a patented
(#5,502,612) fault withstand design along with replacement
indication. The arresters are available in 175 volt, 480 volt and 650
volt AC ratings for application on system voltages below 650 volts
phase to ground and operate at frequencies between 48 and 62 Hz.
The units come with 18 inch, #14 AWG solid copper wire leads and
are designed to be mounted outdoors or indoors.
Electricity users, from the homeowner to big business, are

more interested today in the quality of the power they receive
than in the past, and with good reason. Advances in technology
have introduced new electronic equipment and appliances that
are more susceptible to damage by power surges. Replacing
or repairing damaged equipment is inconvenient and can be
costly.
Lightning or an interruption in the power line can generate a
power surge. These high energy surges can enter a home
or building through the electric service entrance. Once the
surge enters the building, there is a possibility that high voltages
resulting from the surge current will damage electrical wiring
or equipment. Surge Tec arresters are designed to limit surge
voltages by discharging (bypassing) surge current to ground.
Individuals should assess their risk by evaluating the potential
impact that a power surge may have on their property. In many
cases, the cost of protection is relatively inexpensive compared
to the possible loss. The Surge Tec arrester is designed to
provide brute force protection against surges at the service
entrance, where protection is needed the most. The family of
Surge Tec arresters provides an excellent first line of defense
for any critical electrical service, whether it is in a home, business
or industrial applications.
Surge Arrester Application
METAL OXIDE VARISTORSSurge Tec arresters use metal

oxide varistors (MOV). This takes advantage of our experience
with metal oxide production for the utility industry. The arresters
meet ANSI/IEEE C62.11-1993 for secondary arresters. In
addition, they have passed a 5kA Duty Cycle test. They
provide high speed response and excellent energy capability
for todays critical electric loads.
REPLACEMENT INDICATIONA visual indication on the front
label permits routine checks of the arresters operational
status. Indication windows on the label turn black if the arrester
has faulted. The arrester should be replaced when any area of
any window turns black.
FAULT WITHSTAND CAPABILITYThe Surge Tec secondary
arresters have a patented fault withstand design. This unique
design has been tested at high current failure modes to verify
its ability to withstand a failure without a violent fracture of the
housing. Fault current is the full available system current that the
device conducts in the event it is short circuited by conducting
a surge beyond the designed capability. This provides significant advantages in the area of secondary voltage protection.
There currently is not a standard requirement or test specification
for fault withstand capability of secondary arresters. The Surge
Tec arresters were tested by failing them with an overvoltage
and then applying fault currents of 4kA and 10kA. The arresters
achieved the fault withstand capability of 10kA rms without the
use of, or the requirement for, any external fusing.
COST EFFECTIVEThe Surge Tec arresters are very
inexpensive compared to potential equipment damage.
MPS Surge Tec arresters are designed for service entrance

installations. The arresters are designed for repeated operation
and continuous protection.
Surge arresters provide the path of least resistance to ground for
surges on a system. THE ARRESTERS SHOULD BE INSTALLED
BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. To provide the best protection,
the lead wires should be kept as short as possible. When installed
properly, they will divert lightning surges to ground very quickly.
Surge Tec arresters offer the first line of defense for the entire
electrical service and protect wiring, major appliances, pumps,
and heating/air conditioning equipment. For added protection to
computers, MPS recommends plug-in-strip type of device with
lower clamping voltages as a second line of defense. This type
of coordination provides excellent surge protection for the entire
electric service.
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Surge Tec Physical and Electrical Characteristics
Meterbase Mounting
with insulating piercing connector
Knockout Mounting
Z2-175-0
Transformer Mounting
Z2-480-4C
Z2-650-4C
(for 3/8 hardware)
2.48
3.11
2.33
2.46
.875
.875
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
1.125
1.125
Physical and Electrical Characteristics

Catalog
No.
Voltage
Rating
MCOV
Z1-175-0
Z2-175-0
175
Z3-175-0
Poles
Weight
Oz (Gram)
14 (435)
15 (466)
18 (560)
Figure
1
Energy
Capability
(Joules/
Phase)
Response
Time (nsec)
Front-of-Wave
Protection
Level
(kV-Crest)
427
<5
742
919
Max. Discharge Voltage

Clamping Using an 8/20 msec
Current Wave (units-kV)
1.5kA
5.0kA
10kA
1.21
0.75
0.95
1.27
<5
1.90
1.42
1.76
2.16
<5
2.48
2.01
2.44
2.55
*Add an A suffix to obtain the mounting bracket (e.g. Z1-175-0A)

Z1-480-0
Z2-480-0
480
Z3-480-0
15 (466)
19 (590)
20 (622)
1
2
Z1-650-0
Z2-650-0
Z3-650-0
650
19 (590)
20 (622)
21 (653)
1
2

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Surge Tec Typical Wiring Connections

Maximum Phase-Phase/Phase-Ground Voltages
Figure No.
Z1-175
175/NA
Z2-175
Z3-175
Z1-480
Z2-480
Z3-480
480/NA
Z1-650
Z2-650
350/NA
960/NA
1300/NA
350/175
960/480
1300/650
303/175
7
8
831/480
175
480
175/101
10
Z3-650
650/NA
1125/650
650
480/277
650/375
For severe duty applications, select arrester with next highest voltage rating.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 8

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Figure 9
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Surge Tec Catalog Numbering System
Number of
Poles
1 - One pole
2 - Two poles
3 - Three poles
175
Max. Voltage per

Pole (MCOV)
175 - 175 volt

480 - 480 volt
650 - 650 volt
2.625"
Lead Wire
Length (in/mm)
0 - 18/457
1 - 24/610
2 - 36/914
Mounting
Bracket/Hardware
Options
A - Aluminum A Bracket
C - Aluminum C Bracket
1 Ring Terminals Ground 3/8 Ring
Terminals - Line
Connections
1.75"
1.53"
A Bracket
Part No. 8340903

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Index
Catalog Number Description
Page
7102C0003
Pole Mounting Bracket; One Arrester,

Horizontal Mounting
AR-26
7102D0002
Pole Mounting Bracket; Three Arrester,

Horizontal Mounting
AR-26
7106C0001
Single Crossarm Mounting Bracket
AR-25
712B0004H0001
Discharge Counter
AR-25
Z1-175
Surge Tec
AR-31 - 34
Z1-480
Surge Tec
AR-31 - 34
Z1-650
Surge Tec
AR-31 - 34
Z2-175
Surge Tec
AR-31 - 34
Z2-480
Surge Tec
AR-31 - 34
Z2-650
Surge Tec
AR-31 - 34
Z3-175
Surge Tec
AR-31 - 34
Z3-480
Surge Tec
AR-31 - 34
Z3-650
Surge Tec
AR-31 - 34
ZE Series
AR-12 - 13
ZHP Series
Zforce ZHP (10kA Heavy Duty Polymer) AR-8
ZIP Series
AR-14 - 19
ZJP Series
AR-14 - 19
ZNP Series
AR-8
ZQPT Series
ZQPT Transmission Line Arresters
AR-27 - 28
ZRP Series
ZRP (10kA Riser Pole Polymer)
AR-9
ZSP Series
AR-20 - 24
ZXLA Series
ZXLA Transmission Line Arrester and

Insulator Assembly
AR-27 - 29

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