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Wind Product Selection Guide

Wind Product Selection Guide

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Overview of Wind Turbine Protection Technologies
Raycap offers a variety of Surge Protective Device (SPD) technologies tailored for wind turbines, which are often situated in remote locations and are critical installations. Key technologies include:

Strikesorb: Provides premium lightning surge protection with a 10-year warranty, compliant with IEC/EN and UL 1449 4th Edition standards.
SafeBloc: Offers protection against temporary overvoltages and surges in a compact DIN rail form factor.
SafeTec: Features a patented open circuit mode with current limiting technology, preventing permanent disconnection during temporary overvoltage conditions, with a 5-year warranty.
ProTec and ProTec ADV: Provides electrical protection with pluggable DIN rail designs, suitable for various power protection applications, with a 2-year warranty.
RayDat: Recommended for surge protection on signal or data lines, using transient voltage suppression diodes and gas discharge tubes, with a 2-year warranty.

Protective Device Recommendations
The guide suggests protective devices for different areas of a wind turbine system, including transformers, mains entrance, control cabinets, generators, and aviation lights. Recommendations are based on the required protection level, such as Strikesorb, SafeBloc, ProTec, and RayDat products.

Class I Strikesorb Surge Protection Solutions
Strikesorb 80 and Strikesorb 40 are highlighted as Class I surge protection solutions, with specifications including maximum continuous operating voltage, nominal discharge current, maximum surge current capacity, and compliance with relevant standards.

Class I SafeBloc for Wind Turbines
SafeBloc products are designed for main distribution boards, offering high TOV immunity and hybrid technology. They are compact and comply with IEC and EN standards.

Class I and II DIN Rail Protection Solutions
ProTec and SafeTec products are available in pluggable multi-pole SPD designs for main and sub-distribution boards, offering various surge ratings and compliance with international standards.

Signal & Data Protection Technologies
RayDat products provide protection for signal and data lines, compatible with POE and Cat 6, with surge discharge ratings suitable for wind turbine systems.

Lightning Protection Zones
The document emphasizes defining lightning protection zones within wind turbine systems to ensure comprehensive protection against surges and transients.

Specifications:
1. RayDat NET 6 POE: Designed for Category 6 LAN Networks with a nominal operating voltage of 48 V DC and a maximum continuous operating voltage of 50 V DC. It features a nominal discharge current of 150 A and a maximum discharge current of 10 kA. Compliance with IEC/EN 61643-21 and UL 497B 4th Edition.
2. ProTec DMDR 20 Series: Suitable for sub-distribution boards with a maximum continuous operating voltage ranging from 24 V to 120 V AC. It offers surge ratings up to 6 kV/3 kA and a maximum discharge current of 4 kA. Compliance with IEC 61643-11:2011 and EN 61643-11:2012.
3. RayDat SBH-3 Series: Modular SPD for industrial fieldbus systems with nominal operating voltages of 5 V, 12 V, and 30 V DC. It supports a maximum discharge current of 20 kA and an impulse current of 2.5 kA.
4. RayDat SLH-4 Series: Designed for two-pair systems with a nominal operating voltage of 30 V DC and a maximum discharge current of 20 kA. It features a modular design and compliance with IEC/EN 61643-21 and UL 497B 4th Edition.

Lightning Protection Zones (LPZ):
Defined by IEC 62305-4, the zones include:
- LPZ 0A: Direct lightning strike risk, covering rotor, tower, nacelle, and cables.
- LPZ 0B: Partial direct strike risk, affecting sensors, lights, and antennas.
- LPZ 1: Interior zone exposed to partial strikes, recommending Class I surge arresters.
- LPZ 2: Interior zone exposed to indirect strikes, recommending Class II surge arresters.

Lightning Protection Levels (LPL):
Four levels (I to IV) are specified, with varying probabilities and peak current parameters. Offshore wind plants require LPL I, while those with hub heights over 60 m require LPL II, and those under 60 m require LPL III/IV.

Compliance and Standards:
Products comply with various international standards, including IEC/EN 61643-21, UL 497B 4th Edition, IEC 61643-11:2011, and EN 61643-11:2012.

Company Information:
Raycap has multiple locations worldwide, including the USA, Germany, Greece, Slovenia, Cyprus, France, Romania, and China.

Catalog excerpts

Lightning & Surge Protection for Wind Turbine Systems Product Selection Guide

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Table of Contents Technologies for Wind Turbine Protection Protective Device Recommendations Surge Protection Solutions Class I SafeBloc for Wind Turbines Class I DIN Rail Protection Solutions Class II DIN Rail Protection Solutions Class III DIN Rail DC Protection Solution Signal & Data Protection Technologies Lightning Protection Zones

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Raycap offers the wind industry a variety of Surge Protective Device (SPD) technologies for the protection of wind turbines. Our solutions are ideally suited for these often remote and mission critical installations. The technologies included in the products we recommend include: Strikesorb Raycap's premium protection technology carries a 10 year warranty. This patented technology is uniquely equipped to safeguard against lightning surges, and has been engineered and tested for use in wind power applications. Strikesorb is maintenance free, due to its unparalleled ability to take multiple electrical...

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Protected Area 1 Transformer 2 Mains Entrance and Converter 3 Control Cabinet in the Tower Base 4 Generator 5 Control Cabinet in the Nacelle 6 Aviation Lights 7 Environmental Measurement Systems 8 Pitch Control & Anti-/De-icing 9 Condition Monitoring Power Lines Superior Advantaged Strikesorb 30 Strikesorb 80 SafeBloc B SafeTec T2 Strikesorb 30 ProTec T2-ADV SafeTec T2 Strikesorb 40 ProTec T1 SafeTec T2 Strikesorb 30 ProTec T2-ADV Basic DC & Data / Signals SafeBloc B ProTec T1 SafeBloc B ProTec T1 ProTec T2 ProTec T2 ProTec DMDR RayDat SBH/SLH RayDat NET 6 POE ProTec T1 ProTec T2 ProTec DMDR...

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Protective Devices for Wind Power Systems Power Line Signal Line Down Conductor Raycap Product Selectio

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Surge Protection Solutions for Wind Turbine Systems Strikesorb 80 Class I LIGHTNING & SURGE PROTECTION FOR WIND TURBINE SYSTEMS

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Surge Protection Solutions for Wind Turbine Systems Strikesorb 30 Class I + II IEC / EN / UL Category: Class I + II / Type 1+2 / Type 2 CA Protective Elements: High Energy MOV Surge Ratings Ilmp = 7.5 kA (10/350 ps) Imax = 60 kA (8/20 ps) Compliance: UL 1449 4th Edition IEC 61643-11: 2011 EN 61643-11:2012 Enhanced Strikesorb 30 Electrical Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (AC) Nominal Discharge Current per UL 1449 4th Edition (8/20 ps) Maximum Surge Current Capacity (8/20 ps) Impulse Discharge Current (10/350 ps) Voltage Protection Level TOV withstand 5s Order Information Strikesorb 30 *480...

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Pluggable Multi-Pole SPD ProTec T1 2+0 Class I + II Location of Use: Network Systems: Mode of Protection: Surge Ratings: IEC/EN/UL Category: Housing: Compliance: Main Distribution Boards TN-S L-PE, N-PE Ilmp = up to 12.5 kA (10/350 ps) Imax = 50 kA (8/20 ps) Class I + II / Type 1+2 / Type 1 CA Pluggable Design IEC 61643-11:2011 EN 61643-11:2012 UL 1449 4th Edition ProTec T1-xxx-2+0(-R) IEC Electrical Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (AC) Nominal Discharge Current (8/20 ps) Maximum Discharge Current (8/20 ps) Impulse Discharge Current (10/350 ps) Voltage Protection Level Back-Up Fuse (max)...

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Pluggable Multi-Pole SPD SafeTec T2 3+0 Class II Location of Use: Network Systems: Mode of Protection: Surge Ratings: IEC/EN/UL Category: Safety: Housing: Compliance: SafeTec T2-xxx-3+0(-R) IEC Electrical Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (AC) Nominal Discharge Current (8/20 ps) Maximum Discharge Current (8/20 ps) Voltage Protection Level Back-Up Fuse (max) Short-Circuit Current Rating (AC) TOV Withstand 120min Order Information Order Code SafeTec T2-xxx-3+0 SafeTec T2-xxx-3+0-R (with remote contacts) Pluggable Multi-Pole SPD ProTec T2 3+0 Class II Sub-distribution Boards TN-C L-PEN Imax =...

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Location of Use: Network Systems: Mode of Protection: Surge Ratings: IEC/EN/UL Category: Housing: Compliance: Sub-Distribution Boards TN-C L-PEN Imax= 50 kA (8/20 Ms) Class II / Type 2 / Type 1 CA Pluggable Design IEC 61643-11:2011 EN 61643-11:2012 UL 1449 4th Edition ProTec T2-ADV-xxx-3+0(-R) IEC Electrical Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (AC) Nominal Discharge Current (8/20 |js) Maximum Discharge Current (8/20 js) Voltage Protection Level Back-Up Fuse (max) Short-Circuit Current Rating (AC) TOV Withstand 5s Order Information Order Code ProTec T2-ADV-xxx-3+0 ProTec T2-ADV-xxx-3+0-R (with...

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Location of Use: Network Systems: Mode of Protection: Surge Ratings: IEC/EN/UL Category: Housing: Compliance: ProTec T2-xxx-2+0(-R) IEC Electrical Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (AC) Nominal Discharge Current (8/20 ps) Maximum Discharge Current (8/20 ps) Voltage Protection Level Back-Up Fuse (max) Short-Circuit Current Rating (AC) TOV Withstand 5s Order Information Order Code ProTec T2-xxx-2+0 ProTec T2-xxx-2+0-R (with remote contacts) Sub-Distribution Boards TN-S L-PE, N-PE Imax = 50 kA (8/20 ps) Class II / Type 2 / Type 1 CA Pluggable Design IEC 61643-11:2011 EN 61643-11:2012 UL 1449...

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Location of Use: Sub-distribution Boards Network Systems: TN-S Mode of Protection: L - PE, N - PE, L - N Surge Ratings: Uoc /Icw = up to 6 kV/3 kA Imax = up to 4 kA (8/20 |js) IEC/EN Category: Class III / Type 3 Housing: Modular Design Compliance: IEC 61643-11:2011 EN 61643-11:2012 Electrical Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (AC) Uc 24V 48 V 60 V 120 V Open Circuit Voltage of the Combination Wave Generator (1.2/50 js) Uoc 2.4 kV 2.4 kV 6 kV 6 kV Short Circuit Current of the Combination Wave Generator (8/20 js) Icw 1.2 kA 1.2 kA 3 kA 3 kA Maximum Discharge Current (8/20 js) Imax 2 kA 2 kA...

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Modular SPD for Industrial Fieldbus Systems IEC/EN Category: Mode of Protection: Coarse Protection: Frequency Range: Surge Discharge Ratings: Series Load Current: Enclosure: Terminals: Housing: Compliance: D1, C1, C2, C3 Longitudinal, Transverse 3 Terminal GDT 30 MHz In: 10 kA, Imax: 20 kA, Iimp: 2-5 kA 1 A DIN 43880 2/3 TE, DIN Rail Mount Stranded to 4 mm2 Modular Design IEC/EN 61643-21 UL 497B 4th Edition RoHS compliant! SBH-3 Series Electrical Nominal Operating Voltage (DC) Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (DC) Rated Load Current at 25°C C2 Nominal Discharge Current (8/20 qs) Maximum Discharge...

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