Eaton SPC050600Y8P Surge Protection Device - UL 1449
Part Number: SPC050600Y8P
Quick Summary
Eaton SPC050600Y8P surge protection device protects electrical systems from transient surges in industrial panels and equipment. Nuisance surges and potential downtime often threaten productivity, damaging drives, PLCs, and control electronics. UL 1449-listed protection and a rugged NEMA 4X enclosure guarantee reliability in harsh environments, while a 10-year warranty supports lower lifecycle costs. Designed for 347/600V Wye systems with external side mounting, it offers filtering, an alarm output, and a Form C relay to support remote monitoring and fast fault isolation. For engineers and procurement teams, the SPC050600Y8P simplifies installation, standardizes protection with Eaton's SPC family, and helps improve uptime across critical manufacturing and process applications.
Product Information
Extended Description
SPC050600Y8P Eaton: Surge Protection Device, SPC series, 50 kA, 347/600V Wye, NEMA 4X, Filtering, Alarm and Form C relay
Product Name
Eaton SPC series surge protection device
Catalog Number
SPC050600Y8P
UPC
786680213762
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 & Form C relay
Voltage rating
347/600V Wye
Enclosure
NEMA 4X
Mounting Method
External side
Series
SPC
50 kA surge capacity paired with a 347/600V Wye rating provides robust, energy-absorbing protection for feeders, MCCs, and motor-control centers in demanding industrial environments. By clamping transients quickly, it reduces fault propagation and minimizes unplanned downtime, extending the life of drives, PLCs, relays, and other control electronics. This level of resilience is essential for critical applications such as packaging lines and automated assembly cells where uptime directly drives productivity. UL 1449-listed protection, combined with a rugged NEMA 4X enclosure, guarantees safety and durability in environments with dust, moisture, and washdown exposure. Integrated filtering, along with an alarm output via a Form C relay, enables proactive maintenance and rapid fault isolation without requiring access to main switchgear. End users appreciate consistent protection across panels, reducing ad-hoc replacements and improving overall plant reliability. External side mounting simplifies retrofit projects, minimizes space intrusion, and streamlines wiring harness routing for modern control cabinets. With compact dimensions—5.5 in deep, 6 in high, and 3.19 in wide—it fits neatly beside existing devices while preserving service access. This design translates into shorter project timelines and lower on-site labor costs when upgrading legacy surge protection schemes. A 10-year warranty reduces total cost of ownership by shielding owners from frequent component failures and replacements. UL certification and enclosure ratings support compliance programs, audits, and safety initiatives across facilities that prioritize reliability. Protection is scalable across 347/600V systems, enabling standardized deployment on multiple lines and reducing procurement complexity while ensuring consistent performance across the plant. Being part of Eaton's SPC series, the SPC050600Y8P integrates with compatible surge protectors and monitoring modules, delivering a cohesive protection ecosystem. This ecosystem approach yields better spare parts availability, streamlined procurement, and unified diagnostics for maintenance teams, saving downtime and improving mean time to repair. Across industries—from manufacturing to facilities automation—the SPC050600Y8P offers predictable protection performance with installation simplicity.
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FAQs
The SPC050600Y8P uses external side mounting, designed for straightforward installation alongside existing switchgear. It features pre-wired connections and clearly labeled terminals, reducing wiring errors. The compact footprint (5.5 in deep, 6 in high, 3.19 in wide) fits typical electrical cabinets, enabling faster retrofits and minimal downtime during the upgrade.
This device provides a 50 kA surge rating with 347/600V Wye operation. It includes built-in filtering, an alarm output, and a Form C relay to support remote fault notification. UL 1449 listing confirms conformity to surge protection standards, while the 10-year warranty supports long-term protection in demanding environments.
Ideal for industrial panels, motor drives, PLCs, and critical process lines, the SPC050600Y8P delivers reliable surge protection in manufacturing, packaging, and automation installations. Its rugged enclosure and monitoring features make it suitable for facilities with washdown areas, dust exposure, or high-energy switching, where uptime and data integrity are crucial.
Yes, the unit is UL 1449-listed. It is housed in a rugged NEMA 4X enclosure, providing protection against dust and water ingress in harsh environments. While IP ratings are not specified, the NEMA 4X rating offers a comparable level of enclosure protection for industrial settings.
The SPC050600Y8P carries a 10-year warranty, reducing lifecycle replacement costs and contributing to a lower total cost of ownership. The remote alarm capability and reliable protection help minimize unplanned downtime, improving uptime, maintenance planning, and overall return on investment for plant-wide surge protection strategies.