Eaton SPC120240S6P Surge Protection Device - UL 1449
Part Number: SPC120240S6P
Quick Summary
The Eaton SPC120240S6P surge protection device protects 120/240 V systems in industrial control panels from damaging transients. End users frequently face unexpected surges that cause downtime, equipment wear, and unpredictable maintenance costs. UL 1449 certification and a rugged NEMA 4X enclosure ensure reliable protection in harsh environments, including outdoor and washdown conditions. By delivering filtering and alarm capabilities with a 120 kAIC interrupt rating, this SPD supports proactive reliability programs, while offering compatibility with the SPC_series for streamlined procurement and maintenance planning.
Product Information
Extended Description
SPC120240S6P Eaton: Surge Protection Device, SPC series, 120 kA, 120/240V, Split-phase, NEMA 4X, Filtering and Alarm
Product Name
Eaton SPC series surge protection device
Catalog Number
SPC120240S6P
UPC
786680218095
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
Type
Surge protection device
Special features
Filtering & Alarm
Voltage rating
120/240 V
Enclosure
NEMA 4X
Phase
Split-phase
Mounting Method
External side
Interrupt rating
120 kAIC
Series
SPC
Feature: 120/240 V split-phase input with 120 kAIC interrupt rating housed in a rugged NEMA 4X enclosure. Business Impact: Provides fast surge clipping and robust protection for downstream drives, PLCs, sensors, and critical controls, reducing unplanned downtime and extending equipment life. Application: Suitable for control panels and outdoor equipment exposed to harsh weather, rain, or washdowns, where dependable protection is essential. Feature: Filtering and Alarm capabilities built into the SPC series device. Business Impact: Suppresses high-frequency transients and delivers audible/visible alerts, enabling preventative maintenance and tighter protection documentation. Application: Ideal for automated lines and data-rich environments where early fault indication supports predictive maintenance and compliance reporting. Feature: External side mounting and compact form factor. Business Impact: Eases retrofit projects by minimizing cabinet modifications and enabling quicker installation, reducing commissioning time and labor costs. Application: Retrofit in legacy panels or new builds that require rapid deployment without invasive changes. Feature: 120 kAIC interrupt rating paired with 120/240 V operation. Business Impact: Handles large transients common in factory floors with heavy motor loads, improving equipment uptime and protecting sensitive electronics. Application: Industrial facilities with high switching and motor drive activity. Feature: UL 1449 certification and NEMA 4X enclosure. Business Impact: Ensures regulatory compliance and reliable protection in challenging environments, lowering total cost of ownership. Application: Production lines, outdoor industrial equipment, and environments needing water and dust resistance. Feature: 10-year warranty and SPC-series compatibility. Business Impact: Provides long-term vendor support and predictable lifecycle costs, simplifying budgeting and spare parts planning. Application: Original equipment and aftermarket service programs seeking durable, industry-backed protection.
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FAQs
SPC120240S6P is designed for external side mounting to minimize cabinet work. Start by selecting a suitable enclosure opening, ensure a secure mechanical mount, and route conductors per the wiring diagram. Connect line and load in accordance with the 120/240 V split-phase configuration, verify grounding, and install the filtering and alarm wiring as specified in the Eaton datasheet. Confirm clearance for heat dissipation and perform a functional test after wiring.
Key specs include 120/240 V operation, 120 kAIC interrupt rating, and NEMA 4X enclosure. These parameters indicate the device is suited for mid to high transient events in commercial and light industrial settings, supports protection of downstream devices like PLCs and drives, and tolerates outdoor or washdown environments. The device also provides filtering and alarm capabilities to improve visibility of transients and system health.
Yes. The SPC120240S6P uses a NEMA 4X enclosure, which provides a high level of ingress protection against dust, water, and hose-directed spray. This makes it appropriate for outdoor installations and washdown areas commonly found in manufacturing floors, food and beverage processing, and packaging lines, helping maintain reliability without compromising safety or maintenance workflows.
SPC120240S6P carries UL 1449 certification, a critical standard for surge protection devices, and its NEMA 4X enclosure supports rugged environmental compliance. These certifications help meet electrical safety and performance requirements in industrial facilities, facilitate supplier qualification, and streamline inspection during audits, ultimately reducing risk and ensuring consistent protection across equipment and panels.
The device reduces unplanned downtime by guarding vital equipment and providing event-based alarms for proactive maintenance. Its 10-year warranty lowers ownership risk, and the filtering/alarm features help generate actionable maintenance data. Regular inspections should verify the unit’s status indicators, ensure proper mounting and wiring integrity, and log protection events to support reliability metrics and compliance reporting.