Eaton SPC160415Y6P Surge Protection Device - 160 kAIC
Part Number: SPC160415Y6P
Quick Summary
Eaton SPC160415Y6P surge protection device is designed to guard electrical systems from transient overcurrents in industrial environments. Manufacturers face costly downtime when spikes damage sensors, drives, or controllers; this device helps minimize that risk by clamping surges at the source. UL 1449 listing ensures safety compliance, and a NEMA 4X enclosure provides reliable protection in harsh, dusty or outdoor settings. Its filtering and alarm features support proactive maintenance, while 240/400V Wye operation aligns with common plant power architectures, streamlining procurement, installation, and ongoing asset management.
Product Information
Extended Description
SPC160415Y6P Eaton: Surge Protection Device, SPC series, 160 kA, 240/400V Wye, NEMA 4X, Filtering and Alarm
Product Name
Eaton SPC series surge protection device
Catalog Number
SPC160415Y6P
UPC
786680216251
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
Filtering & Alarm
Voltage rating
240/400V Wye
Enclosure
NEMA 4X
Mounting Method
External side
Interrupt rating
160 kAIC
Series
SPC
High-energy surge protection with a 160 kAIC rating delivers immediate clamping of transient events, reducing insulation stress and equipment wear. This translates to lower repair costs and less unplanned downtime on critical lines, such as presses or CNC-driven processes, within modern factories and automation setups. The SPC series also incorporates filtering and alarm capabilities, improving power quality and enabling rapid fault detection to drive proactive maintenance. With a 240/400V Wye rating, it fits typical plant architectures, simplifying integration with existing motor drives and PLCs. The NEMA 4X enclosure enables outdoor or harsh-environment installations, expanding placement options for outdoor equipment and control cabinets. External side mounting offers flexible installation in crowded panels, supporting retrofit projects without extensive enclosures or dismantling. A 10-year warranty adds financial certainty, lowering total cost of ownership and reinforcing long-term asset protection. All of these features combine to deliver a dependable, standards-aligned power protection solution for industrial automation and electrical systems.
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FAQs
The SPC160415Y6P uses an external side mounting method, enabling flexible installation in crowded electrical cabinets or retrofit projects. Its compact footprint (7.5 in x 3.19 in x 8.5 in) and NEMA 4X enclosure support both indoor and outdoor deployments, reducing rework and compatibility risks during panel upgrades.
Yes. It is designed for 240/400V Wye systems and provides a 160 kAIC interrupt rating, offering robust protection against high-energy transients. The UL 1449 listing further confirms conformity to recognized safety standards for surge protection devices.
The device integrates filtration and an alarm, reducing line noise and providing visible or remote alerts when protection requires attention. This supports predictive maintenance, minimizes nuisance outages, and helps protect motor drives, controllers, and sensors in assembly lines and automation cabinets.
It carries UL 1449 certification for safety, and comes in a NEMA 4X enclosure, ensuring reliable performance in wet, dusty, or outdoor environments. These features enable compliant installation on factory floors, outdoor equipment, or harsh indoor locations without compromising protection.
Eaton provides a 10-year warranty on the SPC160415Y6P, reinforcing reliability and reducing lifecycle costs. Combined with its robust 160 kAIC protection, this warranty supports lower maintenance expenditures and improved total cost of ownership for industrial power protection assets.