Eaton SPC050480N6P Surge Protection Device - UL 1449
Part Number: SPC050480N6P
Quick Summary
Eaton SPC050480N6P surge protection device provides robust transient suppression for single-phase power systems in industrial enclosures. Unplanned surges threaten uptime, trigger nuisance trips, and drive maintenance costs across manufacturing lines. Certified UL 144 and housed in a rugged NEMA 4X enclosure, it stands up to washdown and harsh factory environments. With a 488 V rating and a 10-year warranty, it delivers reliable, cost-effective protection for critical equipment and downstream controls, aligning with reliability-focused procurement goals.
Product Information
Extended Description
SPC050480N6P Eaton: Surge Protection Device, SPC series, 50 kA, 488V, Single-phase, NEMA 4X, Filtering and Alarm
Product Name
Eaton SPC series surge protection device
Catalog Number
SPC050480N6P
UPC
786680215124
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 & Alarm
Voltage rating
488 V
Enclosure
NEMA 4X
Phase
Single-phase
Mounting Method
External side
Series
SPC
Feature: 50 kA surge rating with 488 V single-phase protection. Business Impact: Delivers fast transient suppression that minimizes voltage excursions to motors, drives, and PLCs, reducing wear, nuisance trips, and unscheduled downtime. Application: Ideal for 480 V distribution, single-phase feeders, and industrial panels in manufacturing lines and data-center ancillary power rooms. Feature: NEMA 4X enclosure and UL 1449 listing. Business Impact: Provides rugged protection against dust, water, and washdown environments, enabling safer field installation and longer product life. Application: Suitable for harsh factories, outdoor enclosures, or damp plant areas requiring dependable protection. Feature: Filtering and alarm capability. Business Impact: Filters electrical noise and delivers clear fault signaling, enabling proactive maintenance and faster fault isolation. Application: Integrates with plant-wide monitoring, energy management systems, and panel alarms for improved visibility. Feature: External side mounting and SPC series compatibility. Business Impact: Enables straightforward retrofits and quick swaps without major panel modifications, reducing commissioning time and downtime. Application: Works with Eaton SPC-family devices and existing external-side mounting footprints in existing panels. Feature: Long-term ownership support. Business Impact: 10-year warranty and UL 1449 certification provide total cost of ownership protection and regulatory confidence. Application: Suitable for mission-critical loads and OEM assemblies requiring durable, certifyable surge protection.
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FAQs
For installation, plan external side mounting within a compatible SPC panel footprint and ensure the panel enclosure meets NEMA 4X requirements. Verify a 488 V single-phase supply and provide space for the unit’s 5.5 in length, 6 in height, and 3.19 in width. Follow local codes and UL 1449 guidelines during mounting and wiring.
Key specs include a 50 kA surge rating, 488 V voltage rating, single-phase configuration, and NEMA 4X enclosure. It is UL 1449 listed and designed for external side mounting, part of Eaton’s SPC series, with a 10-year warranty to support lifecycle reliability.
Yes. The SPC050480N6P is designed to be compatible with the SPC series family, featuring external side mounting that aligns with common SPC footprints. This enables straightforward retrofits and expansion without large panel modifications, accelerating installation in mature or expanding power distributions.
Yes. The device is UL 1449 listed and housed in a rugged NEMA 4X enclosure, suitable for washdown and harsh industrial environments. It’s specifically engineered for 488 V single-phase systems, delivering dependable protection in demanding facilities.
The unit’s 10-year warranty reduces total cost of ownership by limiting replacement costs, while integrated filtering and alarms support proactive maintenance and fault detection. Downtime is minimized due to reliable surge suppression, enabling faster troubleshooting and a smoother path to compliance and energy-management objectives.