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Installation and
Operation Manual
APC Brick Panel Products
PMF3XS-B
PMJ3XS-B
PMP3XS-B
PMH3XS-B
PMG3XS-B
PML3XS-B
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The Brick Panel Product Surge Protective Devices (SPD) are designed to deliver specification grade performance at the ® service entrance, branch panels or other critical locations. The APC SurgeArrest Branch Panel Mount Products have replaceable multi-phase modules, a display panel with surge counter, LED status indicators, and an audible alarm and comes in a NEMA 3R enclosure. Compliant with UL1449 3rd Edition requirements dated September 29, 2009.
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Table of Contents Precautions ...............................................................................................4 Introduction ...............................................................................................6 Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection ................................................... 8 Storage ....................................................................................................... 8 Safety Labels ............................................
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Precautions Precautions DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH • Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E. • This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel. • Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside equipment. • Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off. • Replace all devices, doors and covers before turni
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Precautions Table 1: 2 SPD Per Phase ItI I I apparent p th 2 PM_3XS-B 175 kA seconds 17,000 A RMS 40,000 A RMS 220 A CAUTION LOSS OF SURGE SUPPRESSION • Do not energize the SPDs until the electrical system is completely installed, inspected, tested, and all conductors have been connected and functional, including the neutral. • Verify the voltage rating of the device and system before energizing the SPD. • Disconnect the SPD, including the neutral, from the power source before performing hig
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Introduction Introduction ® Thank you for choosing the APC SurgeArrest PM_3X Series “Brick” Surge Protective Device. The APC non-modular Surge Protective Device (SPD) is a high-quality, high-energy surge attenuation system that has been designed to protect sensitive equipment from damaging transient voltage surges. Proper installation is imperative to maximize the surge suppressor’s effectiveness and performance. This manual is to be used as a guide for installing the device. Read and understa
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Introduction DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH • Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E. • This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel. • Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside equipment. • Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off. • Replace all devices, doors and covers before turning on power
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Inspection Unpacking and Preliminary Inspect the entire shipping container for damage or signs of mishandling before unpacking the device. Remove the packing material and further inspect the Inspection device for any obvious shipping damage. If any damage is found and is a result of shipping or handling, immediately file a claim with the shipping company. Storage The device should be stored in a clean, dry environment. Storage temperature is -40 °F to +149 °F (-40 °C to +65 °C). All of the p
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Electrical Electrical Voltage Rating DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH Confirm the SPD voltage rating on the module or nameplate label is the same as the operating voltage. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. Prior to mounting the SPD, verify that the device has the same voltage rating as the power distribution system in which it is installed. Compare the nameplate voltage or model number on the SPD with the nameplate of the elec
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Electrical Terminals, Wire Size, and Terminals are provided for phase (line), neutral, and equipment ground 2 connections. The SPD terminals accept a range of 12 AWG (3 mm ) to 2 AWG Installation Torque 2 (34 mm ) copper wire for phase, neutral, and ground connectors. Torque connections to the following values. Table 3: Terminal Torque Power Connection Torque AØ, BØ, CØ and N 35 lb-in. (4 N•m) Ground Branch Circuit Overcurrent Protection and Disconnect Means DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
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Location Location of SPD Install Type 2 SPDs on the load side of the main Overcurrent Protection Device (OCPD) to comply with NEC Article 285 for Type 2 SPDs. Locate the SPD as close as possible to the circuit being addressed to minimize the wire length and optimize SPD performance. Avoid long wire runs so that the device will perform as intended. To reduce the impedance that the wire displays to surge currents, the phase, neutral, and ground conductors must be routed within the same condui
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Grounding Grounding WARNING HAZARDOUS TOUCH VOLTAGE • Connect the SPD ground terminal to the building grounding grid structure. • Use an appropriately sized equipment grounding conductor. • When using metallic raceway or conduit: — Do not use the SPD ground unless augmented with an insulated equipment grounding conductor installed inside the metallic raceway or conduit. — Do not use isolated bushings to interrupt the metallic raceway or conduit. — Maintain electrical continuity at all racewa
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Installation Installation DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH • Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E. • This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel. • Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside equipment. • Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off. • Replace all devices, doors and covers before tur
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Wiring Wiring DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH • Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E. • This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel. • Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside equipment. • Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off. • Replace all devices, doors and covers before turning on powe
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Wiring Wiring Diagrams without Integral Switch Figure 3: SIngle-Phase, Three-Wire, Grounded Installation Phase A A SPD Neutral N Made in USA / Hecho en E.U.A. / Fabriqué aux É.-U. 8222-0528A GROUND Phase C C N NOTE: The neutral conductor is not present on two-wire grounded power systems. For these systems, bond the neutral and ground lugs together inside the SPD. Customer Connections Figure 4: Three-Phase, Three- or Four-Wire, Grounded Wye Installation Phase A A Phase B B SPD Neutral N Ma
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Operation Operation DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH • Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E. • This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel. • Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside equipment. • Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off. • Replace all devices, doors and covers before turning o
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Operation When power is applied to the SPD and one or more of the diagnostic display panel LEDs are red, and one or more module LEDs are out, the module should be replaced. Refer to “Maintenance and Troubleshooting” on page 19 for proper troubleshooting procedures. ® Table 4: SurgeArrest Replacement Modules Peak Surge Current System Voltage Catalog Numbers Rating (kA) 120/240, 1-phase, 120 BMP3-B 2-3 wire 120/208Y, 127/220Y 3-phase, 120 BMF3-B 3-4 wire 240/120, 3-phase, 4-wire, 120 BMJ3-B h
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Operation Figure 8: Rear of Diagnostic Circuit Board Surge counter reset switch (white) RJ45 Dry contacts Connectors ® Dry Contacts The SurgeArrest series SPDs come standard with dry contacts. The connection for the dry contacts is located on the back of the diagnostic display panel (lower right corner). The dry contacts are 3-position, Form “C” type with Normally Open, Normally Closed and Common connections. In the unpowered state the contact is closed between terminals NC and COM. This is
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Maintenance Maintenance and Troubleshooting DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH • Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E. • This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel. • Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside equipment. • Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off. • Replace all devices, doors an
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If a module shows two green indicator lights and the display panel shows a red phase indicator light, follow the Troubleshooting Flow Chart in Figure 9 below. Figure 9: Troubleshooting Flowchart START Red phase LED(s) lit. Check Check the patch cable voltage on Check the power YES NO NO Alarm on? each phase. Is connections. Is utility feed and the voltage Red LED(s) verify voltage levels. on? correct? NO YES YES Is alarm YES Enable/Disable Replace module(
