Eaton SPC120208Y3P Surge Protection Device - UL 1449
Part Number: SPC120208Y3P
Quick Summary
The Eaton SPC120208Y3P surge protection device protects electrical installations from transient voltage events in 120/208V Wye systems. It helps prevent downtime, motor and controller damage, and erratic equipment behavior by clamping surges at the source. This unit is UL 1449 listed and built with a rugged NEMA 4X enclosure and an audible alarm for immediate fault notification, supporting reliable operation in harsh environments. With a 120 kAIC interrupt rating and external side mounting, it integrates easily with switchgear and panels. A 10-year warranty reinforces long-term value, helping shorten payback periods. By delivering robust protection with clear status signaling, it reduces maintenance costs and maximizes asset uptime in manufacturing, data centers, and distributed automation networks.
Product Information
Extended Description
SPC120208Y3P Eaton: Surge Protection Device, SPC series, 120 kA, 120/208V Wye, NEMA 4X, Audible alarm
Product Name
Eaton SPC series surge protection device
Catalog Number
SPC120208Y3P
UPC
786685999357
Product Length/Depth
7.5 in
Product Height
8.5 in
Product Width
3.19 in
Product Weight
4 lb
Warranty
10 year
Certifications
UL 1449
Type
Surge protection device
Special features
Audible alarm
Voltage rating
120/208V Wye
Enclosure
NEMA 4X
Mounting Method
External side
Interrupt rating
120 kAIC
Series
SPC
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The SPC120208Y3P provides 120 kAIC surge protection, delivering high-energy absorption that minimizes downtime and protects critical drives and PLCs in industrial panels. This capability translates to measurable reliability improvements and reduced repair costs when protecting 120/208V Wye equipment in manufacturing lines and automation racks. Feature → Business Impact → Application: NEMA 4X enclosure ensures weather, dust, and wash-down resistance, enabling installation in harsh environments without compromising safety or performance. This reduces field service calls and accelerates commissioning in food processing, water treatment, and outdoor sensor networks. Feature → Business Impact → Application: External side mounting simplifies retrofit and panel integration, decreasing installation time and lowering on-site labor costs for control cabinets and switchgear assemblies. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Audible alarm provides instantaneous fault signaling for maintenance teams, enabling rapid response to surge events and preventing cascading failures in motor drives and conveyors. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 120/208V Wye compatibility supports shared infrastructure across multiple machines, improving busbar utilization and reducing the need for multiple protection devices in multi-line panels. Feature → Business Impact → Application: UL 1449 listing and 10-year warranty provide regulatory confidence and total-cost-of-ownership benefits, supporting procurement and compliance goals for plant upgrades and new build projects.
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FAQs
SPC120208Y3P installs on the external side of switchgear or control panels, compatible with 120/208V Wye systems. Ensure the device is mounted in a location with accessible status indication and within its NEMA 4X rated enclosure, then connect per the wiring diagram and maintain clearances for heat dissipation. The unit’s 7.5 in length, 3.19 in width, and 8.5 in height fit standard panel cutouts and allow straightforward retrofits with minimal panel modification.
SPC120208Y3P provides a 120 kAIC interrupt rating and is designed for 120/208V Wye configurations. It is UL 1449 listed and features a NEMA 4X enclosure, ensuring reliable surge protection in challenging environments. The audible alarm adds visible/ audible fault notification, while external side mounting simplifies integration with existing gear in automation panels.
Yes. The 120 kAIC rating and 120/208V Wye compatibility make SPC120208Y3P well-suited to protect motor drives, PLCs, sensors, and other automation equipment from transient surges. Its rugged enclosure and audible alarm help maintain uptime in manufacturing lines, conveyors, and process control systems while meeting industry protection standards.
The SPC120208Y3P is UL 1449 listed and housed in a NEMA 4X enclosure, providing splash and dust resistance for harsh environments. It also carries a 10-year warranty, supporting long-term reliability and total cost of ownership, which is important for regulated industries and capital expenditure planning.
Maintenance benefits include reduced field failures thanks to robust surge absorption, audible fault signaling for quick remediation, and longer asset life for critical equipment. ROI improvements come from minimized downtime, lower replacement costs for drives and controllers, and fewer unplanned shutdowns across automation networks.