Eaton SPC160480Y5P Surge Protection Device - UL 1449
Part Number: SPC160480Y5P
Quick Summary
The Eaton SPC160480Y5P surge protection device safeguards critical equipment in industrial power distributions. Facilities confront nuisance outages and equipment damage from surges that drive downtime and maintenance costs; this SPD helps mitigate those risks with rugged protection. UL 1449 listing and a robust NEMA 4X enclosure, paired with a 160 kAIC interrupt rating, deliver dependable protection for harsh environments. Designed for 277/480V Wye systems, it offers streamlined procurement, installation efficiency, and long-term reliability, making it a strong fit for industrial power protection, electrical panels, and plant-wide surge management.
Product Information
Extended Description
SPC160480Y5P Eaton: Surge Protection Device, SPC series, 160 kA, 277/480V Wye, NEMA 4X, Audible alarm and Form C relay
Product Name
Eaton SPC series surge protection device
Catalog Number
SPC160480Y5P
UPC
786680217166
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 & Form C relay
Voltage rating
277/480V Wye
Enclosure
NEMA 4X
Mounting Method
External side
Interrupt rating
160 kAIC
Series
SPC
Feature: 160 kAIC interrupt rating → Business Impact: Superior surge handling reduces downstream equipment stress and outage risk, enabling uptime for critical lines. Application: Data centers and control panels requiring high-energy surge suppression. Feature: 277/480V Wye voltage rating → Business Impact: Seamless integration with modern plant power architectures, minimizing wasted time on redesigns. Application: Industrial facilities with mixed-voltage downstream equipment. Feature: NEMA 4X enclosure → Business Impact: Weather- and dust-resistant protection lowers environmental failure modes and service frequency. Application: Outdoor or dirty environments, motor control centers. Feature: External side mounting → Business Impact: Faster retrofit and reduced field labor, accelerating project timelines. Application: Replacing older SPD units or upgrading panel boards. Feature: Audible alarm and Form C relay → Business Impact: Real-time remote signaling improves maintenance planning and fault response. Application: Control rooms and centralized monitoring. Feature: UL 1449 certification → Business Impact: Compliance assurance and risk reduction for regulatory audits. Application: Procurement and qualification of surge protection in safety-critical installations. Warranty: 10-year coverage reinforces long-term cost savings and total cost of ownership in industrial surge protection.
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FAQs
SPC160480Y5P supports external side mounting, which simplifies retrofit work by allowing the device to be attached to the exterior side of a distribution panel or switchgear without modifying the enclosure interior. This reduces installation time, minimizes downtime, and enables faster upgrades in existing panels while maintaining secure, compliant surge protection in harsh environments.
Yes, SPC160480Y5P is designed for 277/480V Wye systems, making it suitable for modern industrial power distributions. It provides a 160 kAIC interrupt rating, delivering high-energy surge handling to protect downstream equipment such as controllers, drives, and relays from damaging transients and voltage spikes.
The audible alarm provides immediate local notification of surge events, while the Form C relay enables remote signaling to building management systems or SCADA. This combination improves fault visibility, accelerates maintenance planning, and supports proactive protective actions, reducing uncontrolled downtime and extending the life of connected equipment.
The SPC160480Y5P carries UL 1449 listing for surge protection safety and a rugged NEMA 4X enclosure for dependable ingress protection in challenging environments. These certifications and ratings support regulatory compliance, qualify the device for use in harsh indoor/outdoor installations, and streamline procurement in regulated industries.
Expect ROI from reduced downtime, lower repair costs, and extended asset life due to improved surge protection. Maintenance considerations include periodic inspection of the audible alarm and relay signaling, verifying the integrity of the NEMA 4X enclosure, and scheduling replacement or testing in accordance with the manufacturer’s warranty to sustain peak protection performance.