Type DMX-N Surge Arresters

Maximum System Voltage 2 to 36 kV

DMX-N gapless metal oxide surge arresters

DMX-N surge arresters are used for the protection of switchgear,

transformers and other equipment in high voltage systems from
atmospheric and switching overvoltages. DMX-N surge arresters can
also be used when lightening intensity or energy capability
requirements are high or in case of heavy pollution.

The superior design of the DMX-N surge arresters supports conditions

which require low weight, reduced clearances, flexible mounting, and
shatter-proof housing.

Application
The DMX-N gapless metal oxide polymer Surge Arrester has been veri ied to
meet or exceed all heavy duty distribution class requirements of ANSI
C62.11 (IEEE Standard for Metal-Oxide Surge Arresters for AC Power
Circuits) as a normal duty distribution class arrester. The DMX-N Surge
Arrester is designed to meet the following performance data:

Performance data
Maximum system voltages (Vm) 2.52 - 36.2 kVrms

Duty cycle rated voltages (Vr) 3 - 45 kVrms

Classifying current (IEEE) 5 kApeak

Discharge current withstand strength:

High current 4 / 10 µs 65 kApeak
Low current 2000 µs 150 Apeak

Energy capability: 3.3 kJ/kV of MCOV

Short-circuit / pressure relief capability 16 kArms sym

Service conditions:
Ambient temperature -50 °C to + 45 °C
Design altitude 6000 ft / 1830 m
Frequency 15 - 62 Hz

Type tested to the following standards:

IEEE standard C62.11a

Notes:
1 Higher altitude designs available on request

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Benefits

100% silicone based housing Lightweight

ABB’s DMX-N Surge Arrester now has a new construction to The DMX-N Surge Arrester is less than 50 percent the weight of
enhance overall lifetime performance. The arrester consists its porcelain counterpart, which results in easier handling and
of high performance metal oxide disks molded in a shatter- installation.
proof silicone polymer housing. The silicone rubber housing
features high tracking and arc resistance, excellent hydrophobic Damage resistant
properties, and resistance to weathering, UV radiation and Polymer construction reduces possible shipping and handling
pollution. damage, as well as, damage due to vandalism.

The incorporation of polymer material in a distribution class Safety

arrester has resulted in many advantages, including: Shatter-resistant construction provides greater protection for
personnel, as well as, nearby equipment.
Direct-molded construction
The metal oxide disks are enclosed in a support assembly Configuration options
consisting of reinforced epoxy/fiberglass loops connecting The arrester can be furnished with a variety of mounting
the upper and lower aluminum end pieces. The silicone configurations, as well as various configurations for line and
polymer material is then molded directly to the metal oxide ground electrical connections.
loop assembly, eliminating any air pockets which could cause
moisture ingress over time.

Reduced electrical clearance

Polymer construction has resulted in much smaller housing
dimensions in comparison with porcelain units of the same
voltage rating. This size reduction enables efficient use of
space for switchgear enclosures, mobile substations and other
applications where space restrictions are present.

Nameplate

Standard (Stainless steel)

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Quick selection guide

System Voltage Surge Arrester

Nominal ANSI/IEEE Ratings

Four-Wire Four-Wire
Maximum Three-Wire Four-Wire Three-Wire Grounded Grounded High Impedance
Vm Vn Vn Vr / VMCOV Vr / VMCOV Vr / VMCOV
(kVrms) (kVrms) (kVrms) (kVrms) (kVrms) (kVrms)
Medium Voltage 2.52 2.4 3 / 2.55
4.37Y / 2.52 4.16Y / 2.4 3 / 2.55 5 / 4.25
4.37 4.16 5 / 4.25
5.04 4.8 6 / 5.1
7.24 6.9 9 / 7.65
8.73Y / 5.04 8.32Y / 4.8 6 / 5.1 12 / 10.2
12.6Y / 7.27 12.0Y / 6.93 9 / 7.65 15 / 12.7
13.09Y / 7.56 12.47Y / 7.2 9 / 7.65 18 / 15.3
13.86Y / 8.0 13.2Y / 7.62 10 / 8.4 18 / 15.3
14.49Y / 8.37 13.8Y / 7.97 10 / 8.4 18 / 15.3
14.49 13.8 18 / 15.3
21.82Y / 12.6 20.78Y / 12.0 15 / 12.7 27 / 22
24.0Y / 13.86 22.86Y / 13.2 18 / 15.3 30 / 24.4
24.15 23 30 / 24.4
26.19Y / 15.12 24.94Y / 14.4 21 / 17 33 / 27
36.23Y / 20.92 34.5Y / 19.92 27 / 22 42 / 34
36.23 34.5
48.30 46 36 / 29

Key
Vn Nominal System Voltage per NEMA C84.1
Vm Maximum System Voltage per NEMA C84.1
Vr Duty Cycle Rated Voltage per IEEE C62.11
MCOV Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage per IEEE C62.11
TOV Temporary Overvoltage
SPL Switching Protective Level
500 A 3-132 Vr (kVrms)
LPL Lightning Protective Level
FOW Front of Wave

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Guaranteed performance data and technical data for housings

Electrical characteristics
Ratings (kVrms) TOV (kVrms) Maximum residual voltage with current wave, (kVpeak)
SPL (SIPL) LPL (LIPL) FOW
Voltage MCOV 30/60 µs 8/20 µs 0.5 µs
Vr VMCOV 1 sec 10 sec 500 A 1.5 kA 3 kA 5 kA 10 kA 20 kA 10 kA
3.0 2.55 3.15 3.0 11.1 9.2 9.7 10.2 11.4 12.6 12.0
6.0 5.10 6.30 6.0 16.6 18.4 19.4 20.3 22.8 25.2 23.5
9.0 7.65 9.45 9.0 22.2 27.6 29.1 30.5 34.2 37.8 35.5
10.0 8.40 10.50 10.0 27.7 28.5 30.1 31.5 35.3 39.0 36.5
12.0 10.20 12.60 12.0 33.2 36.6 38.6 40.6 45.4 50.1 47.0
15.0 12.70 15.75 15.0 38.8 45.7 48.2 50.7 56.7 62.6 59.0
18.0 15.30 18.90 18.0 44.3 53.3 56.2 59.0 66.0 73.0 67.0
21.0 17.00 22.05 21.0 49.8 63.2 66.6 70.0 78.3 86.6 81.0
24.0 19.50 25.20 24.0 55.3 73.0 77.0 81.0 90.5 100.0 94.0
27.0 22.00 28.35 27.0 60.9 78.5 82.7 87.0 97.2 107.5 101.0
30.0 24.40 31.50 30.0 66.0 85.2 89.8 94.5 105.6 116.7 109.5
36.0 29.00 37.80 36.0 83.1 104.6 110.3 116.0 129.6 143.3 134.5

Vertical mounting styles with standard creepage distance

Surge Arrester Creepage Strike BIL 1.2/50 µs Weight A
IEEE Ratings Distance Distance dry (Mass) max
Vr / VMCOV (kV) Style Number inches (mm) inches (mm) kVpeak lbs (kg) inches (mm) Fig
3.0 / 2.55 DMX-N 3 8.62 (219) 4.45 (113) 17.1 1.33 (0.61) 3.97 (101) 1
6.0 / 5.10 DMX-N 6 8.62 (219) 4.45 (113) 34.2 1.44 (0.66) 3.97 (101) 1
9.0 / 7.65 DMX-N 9 12.51 (318) 5.75 (146) 52.0 1.82 (0.84) 5.15 (131) 2
10 / 8.40 DMX-N 10 12.51 (318) 5.75 (146) 52.0 1.82 (0.84) 5.15 (131) 2
12 / 10.2 DMX-N 12 23.98 (609) 8.74 (222) 68.2 2.87 (1.32) 7.48 (190) 3
15 / 12.70 DMX-N 15 23.98 (609) 8.74 (222) 68.2 2.98 (1.37) 7.48 (190) 3
18 / 15.30 DMX-N 18 23.98 (609) 8.74 (222) 68.2 3.10 (1.42) 7.48 (190) 3
21 / 17.00 DMX-N 21 28.90 (734) 10.28 (261) 140.0 3.71 (1.71) 9.21 (234) 4
24 / 19.50 DMX-N 24 28.90 (734) 10.28 (261) 140.0 3.77 (1.74) 9.21 (234) 4
27 / 22.00 DMX-N 27 44.30 (1125) 14.65 (372) 170.0 5.22 (2.40) 13.58 (345) 5
30 / 24.40 DMX-N 30 44.30 (1125) 14.65 (372) 170.0 5.33 (2.45) 13.58 (345) 5
36 / 29.00 DMX-N 36 44.30 (1125) 14.65 (372) 170.0 5.56 (2.56) 13.58 (345) 5
1 Arrester assembly consists of arrester unit, line and ground terminals.

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Style numbering system

Single rated surge arresters

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
N A

Style Number
Digit
1 DMX-N Normal Duty Distribution Class Arrester
N

2-4 Arrester Rated (Duty) Cycle Rating (Vr)

`003 = 3.0 / 2.55 `018 = 18 / 15.3
`006 = 6.0 / 5.10 `021 = 21 / 17.0
`009 = 9.0 / 7.65 `024 = 24 / 19.5
`010 = 10 / 8.40 `027 = 27 / 22.0
`012 = 12 / 10.2 `030 = 30 / 24.4
`015 = 15 / 12.7 `036 = 36 / 29.0

5 Creepage Distance
A = Standard design

6 Line Hardware
A = Stud only (no hardware) B = Stainless steel wire clamp C = Stud with stainless steel nut, flat washer
and lock washer

X = No hardware

7 Line Leads
1 = 36“, #6 AWG insulated wire - 2 ring terminals 6 = 20“, #6 AWG insulated wire - shipped 1“ both ends
2 = 36“, #6 AWG insulated wire - 1 ring terminal / 1 end shipped 1“ 7 = 13“, #6 AWG insulated wire - 2 ring terminals
3 = 36“, #6 AWG insulated wire - shipped 1“ both ends 8 = 13“, #6 AWG insulated wire - 1 ring terminal / 1 end
shipped 1“
4 = 20“, #6 AWG insulated wire - 2 ring terminals 9 = 13“, #6 AWG insulated wire - shipped 1“ both ends
5 = 20“, #6 AWG insulated wire - 1 ring terminal / 1 end shipped 1“ X = No line terminal wire

8 Protective Cap
Y = Yes N = No

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Optional mountings

Style Number
Digit
9 Ground Hardware
A = Stud only (no hardware) B = Stainless steel wire clamp C = Stud with stainless steel nut, flat washer
and lock washer

X = No hardware

10 Mounting Options
1 = No mounting options 2 = Insulated bracket 3 = Insulated bracket with NEMA cross arm
bracket

4 = Insulated bracket with Transformer bracket 5 = Insulated bracket with Transformer bracket 6 = Insulated bracket with Transformer bracket
- 8.7“ - 11“ - 12.25“

7 = Insulated bracket with Transformer bracket

- 14.25“

11 Packaging
A = Individual Carton (Assembled Terminal Hardware). Each arrester is shipped in an individual high strength cardboard carton. The top and bottom
terminal hardware is assembled to the arrester. Any optional brackets or hardware are provided unassembled.
B = Bulk Packed (Assembled Terminal Hardware). Pallet sized bulk cardboard packaging for transformer mounting bracket options (Digit 10, 4-7 only).
Each arrester is shipped fully assembled including transformer mounting bracket. Available for 3-24 kV arresters only. Full pallet quantities only: 3-10
kV = 90, 12-18 kV = 72, 21-24 kV = 40.

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