Eaton SPC050240S7P Surge Protection Device - UL 1449
Part Number: SPC050240S7P
Quick Summary
Eaton SPC050240S7P surge protection device protects 120/240 V split-phase systems in industrial panels and commercial facilities, ensuring reliable power conditioning for data centers and manufacturing lines. Operators often contend with transient surges and rogue spikes that accelerate component wear, trigger faults, and stall production. UL 1449-listed protection and a NEMA 4X enclosure deliver weatherproof, code-compliant performance in dusty, humid, or outdoor installations across diverse environments. Designed for panel boards and machine controls, this unit combines robust filtering with Form C relay signaling to support proactive maintenance, compliance, and overall equipment uptime, while easing installation and future upgrades.
Product Information
Extended Description
SPC050240S7P Eaton: Surge Protection Device, SPC series, 50 kA, 120/240V, Split-phase, NEMA 4X, Filtering and Form C relay
Product Name
Eaton SPC series surge protection device
Catalog Number
SPC050240S7P
UPC
786680215391
Product Length/Depth
5.5 in
Product Height
6 in
Product Width
3.19 in
Product Weight
2.5 lb
Warranty
10 year
Certifications
UL 1449
Special features
Filtering & Form C relay
Voltage rating
120/240 V
Enclosure
NEMA 4X
Phase
Split-phase
Mounting Method
External side
Series
SPC
Feature: 50 kA surge rating provides high-energy suppression to protect downstream equipment. Business Impact: Reduces accidental downtime and extends the life of sensitive drives, PLCs, and relays, delivering predictable maintenance budgets. Application: Ideal for panel boards and machine control panels in industrial facilities requiring robust protection against high-energy transients. Feature: 120/240 V split-phase support enables seamless integration with common commercial and light-industrial distributions. Business Impact: Simplifies design and reduces wiring complexity, accelerating project timelines. Application: Suitable for new builds and retrofits in data centers, manufacturing lines, and service areas. Feature: NEMA 4X enclosure and weather-resistant construction. Business Impact: Enables outdoor or damp-location use without enclosure upgrades, cutting installation costs. Application: Outdoor switchgear rooms, exterior panels, and process areas. Feature: Filtering and Form C relay output. Business Impact: Improves signal-based fault reporting and remote monitoring capabilities, enabling proactive maintenance strategies. Application: Control rooms and remote annunciation setups where visibility into surge events is required. Feature: External side mounting and SPC series compatibility. Business Impact: Simplifies replacement in existing installations and minimizes downtime during upgrades. Application: Retrofit projects and new builds leveraging Eaton SPC device families for consistent protection. Feature: 10-year warranty and UL 1449 certification provide long-term protection confidence. Business Impact: Enhances total cost of ownership by reducing maintenance and replacement intervals. Application: Critical infrastructure in manufacturing, logistics, and process industries. Industry Insight: In environments with frequent power quality issues, integrating this surge protection device into electrical distribution reduces nuisance tripping and improves uptime for line-reto, automated systems, and robotics workflows.
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FAQs
The SPC050240S7P is designed for 120/240 V split-phase systems and mounts externally on panel boards, simplifying wiring and reducing installation time. It merges with standard distribution panels and supports external signaling via its Form C relay, enabling clear fault indication without invasive modifications to the panel. This makes retrofits straightforward and minimizes downtime during upgrades.
This device delivers a 50 kA surge rating, providing high-energy suppression for transient events. UL 1449 listing confirms compliance with recognized surge protection standards, and the built-in filtering helps limit voltage spikes reaching downstream equipment such as drives, PLCs, and relays. The combination of rating and filtering translates to fewer outages and extended equipment life.
Yes. The unit features a NEMA 4X enclosure, which is designed for outdoor and damp locations, offering weather resistance and sealing against dust and moisture. This makes it well-suited for exterior panels, process areas, and harsh industrial settings where reliable surge protection is essential for continuous operation.
The SPC050240S7P is UL 1449-listed, providing recognized safety and performance certification for surge protection. It also uses a weatherproof NEMA 4X enclosure, supporting compliance in environments with exposure to dust, water, or humidity. Together, these features help meet code requirements while protecting critical equipment in demanding facilities.
By significantly reducing surge-related faults and extending equipment life, the SPC050240S7P lowers maintenance costs and unplanned downtime. The Form C relay enables remote fault signaling, supporting proactive maintenance strategies and faster troubleshooting. Over the system lifetime, the improved reliability and reduced downtime translate into tangible ROI for manufacturing and distribution operations.