Eaton SPC160480Y6P Surge Protection Device - UL 1449
Part Number: SPC160480Y6P
Quick Summary
The Eaton SPC160480Y6P surge protection device safeguards electrical systems by clamping transient voltages in industrial controls and panelboards. Facilities often struggle with nuisance tripping, motor wear, and downtime caused by power quality issues. This SPD leverages UL 1449 safety certification, a NEMA 4X enclosure, and a 277/480V Wye configuration to deliver reliable protection in demanding environments. By combining robust surge protection with compact form and a 10-year warranty, it offers tangible value for engineering teams seeking extended equipment life, reduced maintenance, and improved system uptime.
Product Information
Extended Description
SPC160480Y6P Eaton: Surge Protection Device, SPC series, 160 kA, 277/480V Wye, NEMA 4X, Filtering and Alarm
Product Name
Eaton SPC series surge protection device
Catalog Number
SPC160480Y6P
UPC
786680217173
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
277/480V Wye
Enclosure
NEMA 4X
Mounting Method
External side
Interrupt rating
160 kAIC
Series
SPC
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The SPC160480Y6P uses a 160 kAIC interrupt rating to clamp high-energy transients, reducing downstream equipment damage and unplanned downtime in manufacturing lines and PLC-controlled processes. This translates to lower replacement costs and improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) in high-demand environments. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Filtering and Alarm provide diagnostic visibility and nuisance-reduction, enabling proactive maintenance scheduling and faster fault isolation in control panels and switchgear, particularly in data centers and process facilities. Feature → Business Impact → Application: NEMA 4X enclosure and external side mounting simplify outdoor and wet-area installations, ensuring durable protection against dust, water ingress, and harsh environments while enabling easier retrofits in existing panelboards. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 277/480V Wye rating aligns with typical industrial power distributions, streamlining integration with MCCs, VFDs, and other high-voltage equipment, reducing design time and ensuring compliant protection. Feature → Business Impact → Application: UL 1449 certification and a 10-year warranty offer predictable lifecycle costs and support for compliance-driven procurement, fostering total cost of ownership improvements across plants.
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FAQs
The SPC160480Y6P is designed for external side mounting on industrial panels and switchgear. It supports 277/480V Wye systems and comes in a NEMA 4X enclosure, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor installations, including harsh and wet environments. Its compact footprint simplifies retrofit into existing control panels without major redesigns.
This unit offers a 160 kAIC interrupt rating, UL 1449 safety certification, and integrated filtering with an alarm. It clamps high-energy transients common in industrial systems, reducing component stress on drives, PLCs, contactors, and motors, while providing diagnostic signals to alert maintenance teams before failures occur.
Yes. The SPC160480Y6P uses a NEMA 4X enclosure designed to withstand dust, water ingress, and washdown conditions. Its external side mounting further facilitates installation in outdoor-rated electrical rooms or exposed panels, making it ideal for manufacturing floors, outdoor substations, and other rugged applications.
Eaton provides a 10-year warranty on the SPC160480Y6P, reflecting confidence in its long-term reliability. The device includes an alarm feature for proactive diagnostics, helping maintenance teams plan replacements before failures occur and maintain consistent power quality across critical loads.
Filtering reduces high-frequency transients that can trigger nuisance trips, while the built-in alarm delivers real-time fault and status signals. For control panels and MCCs, this translates to fewer unnecessary outages, faster fault isolation, and better visibility into power quality, which supports preventive maintenance programs.