European Standard for power frequency overvoltage protection (POP)
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Cirprotec EN 50550 European Standard Power Frequency Overvoltage Protectors (POP) Product standarisation

EN 50550. Power Frequency Overvoltage Protectors (POP) What are power frequency overvoltages? These are increases of hundreds of volts for an indefinite period caused by unbalanced phases. They are usually caused by breakage of the neutral conductor in the three phase power supply. This results in reduced receptor-life, their immediate destruction or even fire. Unbalanced three-phase system What does the EN 50550 standard say? EN 50550 “Power frequency overvoltage protective devices for household and similar applications (POP)” published on March 16, 2011, is the first standard for power...

Cirprotec has the complete power frequency overvoltage protection range The Cirprotec range has been adapted and tested according to the new EN 50550 standard. Combined protection (SPD + POP) V-CHECK MPT Protector equipped with MCB, ideal for overhead electrification facilities and common areas. Protector equipped with MCB, ideal for facilities requir ing maximum ser v ice continuity. Incluye IGA Supplied w/ MCB Auto reclosure Protector with high discharge capacity (SPD) for MCCB, with undervoltage release actuation. Ideal for industrial facilities and on-site p panels. Protector with high...

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