Eaton SPC050480N1P Surge Protection Device - UL 1449
Part Number: SPC050480N1P
Quick Summary
Eaton SPC050480N1P surge protection device protects critical electrical panels and sensitive equipment in industrial and commercial power systems. In real-world operations, transient surges cause unplanned downtime, nuisance trips, and early component wear, driving maintenance costs and reducing productivity. UL 1449 listed with a rugged NEMA 4X enclosure ensures reliable service in harsh environments, while the 488 V single-phase rating aligns with common industrial power systems and panel boards. Beyond protection, this SPC series device helps engineers meet reliability targets, extend asset life, and simplify compliance across data centers, manufacturing lines, and critical controls. Using this surge protector enables predictable lifecycle costs, easier procurement, and measurable uptime gains for facilities with 480 V networks.
Product Information
Extended Description
SPC050480N1P Eaton: Surge Protection Device, SPC series, 50 kA, 488V, Single-phase, NEMA 4X, Standard configuration
Product Name
Eaton SPC series surge protection device
Catalog Number
SPC050480N1P
UPC
786680214974
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
Standard configuration
Voltage rating
488 V
Enclosure
NEMA 4X
Phase
Single-phase
Mounting Method
External side
Series
SPC
With a 50 kA surge rating at 488 V, the Eaton SPC050480N1P surge protection device delivers robust transient suppression, protecting breakers, contactors, and motors from damaging surges. This translates to fewer unplanned shutdowns and lower maintenance costs across 480 V distribution panels in manufacturing lines and industrial facilities. The rugged NEMA 4X enclosure protects the unit from dust, water spray, and corrosion, enabling reliable service in outdoor installations and washdown zones. This environmental resilience reduces replacement cycles and supports uptime in harsh plant conditions. External side mounting simplifies installation and serviceability, allowing retrofit into existing switchgear without major enclosure modifications. The compact footprint and lightweight design also ease handling during maintenance, reducing labor time and on-site risk. Standard SPC configuration ensures predictable performance and straightforward integration with Eaton protection schemes and controller architectures. Compatibility with common 480 V networks enables faster procurement, while UL 1449 certification provides confidence for audits and regulatory compliance. Ten-year warranty underscores long-term reliability and total cost of ownership benefits, while the device’s 2.5 lb weight and 3.19 in width support lean inventory and efficient shipping. Customers gain measurable ROI through extended asset life, reduced spares, and lower disruption costs. Industry notes that reliable surge protection is essential for data centers, process lines, and programmable logic controlled equipment where uptime directly affects productivity. The SPC050480N1P combines high transient handling, rugged construction, and practical installation advantages to deliver predictable protection in demanding environments.
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FAQs
SPC050480N1P is designed for straightforward 480 V installations and does not require specialized adapters. When wiring to a panel or motor control center, follow the catalog number SPC050480N1P specifications, maintain proper clearances, and mount on the external side as specified. This approach minimizes wiring complexity, reduces commissioning time, and supports reliable parallel protection in new builds or retrofits.
The 50 kA surge rating means the SPD can absorb large transient energy events before they reach downstream devices, limiting overvoltages that stress drives, contactors, and motors. In practice, this reduces insulation breakdown and nuisance trips, extends equipment life, and lowers maintenance intervals in equipment-intensive lines such as conveyors and pump packages.
Yes. The NEMA 4X enclosure provides robust protection against dust, water exposure, and corrosion, making it suitable for outdoor panels, damp plant zones, and washdown areas. Install in compliant locations with appropriate ingress protection, ensure proper wiring clearances, and verify that external side mounting does not obstruct maintenance access.
SPC050480N1P is UL 1449 listed and features a NEMA 4X enclosure, which confirms safety, performance, and environmental protection for challenging installations. These certifications help facilities meet regulatory and corporate purchasing standards, simplify fixture approvals, and provide confidence during testing, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance in regulated industries such as data centers and process plants.
Deploying the SPC050480N1P can lower total cost of ownership by reducing unscheduled downtime, extending the life of protected equipment, and minimizing spares inventory through standardization. The 10-year warranty adds long-term reliability, while the lightweight, compact form simplifies logistics and installation labor, delivering measurable ROI in years of operation.