Eaton SPD100480Y4C Surge Protection Device - UL 1449
Part Number: SPD100480Y4C
Quick Summary
The Eaton SPD100480Y4C surge protection device protects switchboards and panel boards from transient surges. In today’s electrical environments, unexpected transients cause equipment damage and costly downtime, making reliable SPD critical for uptime. UL 1449 listed, it integrates with the Power Xpert SPD family to deliver scalable protection for 277/480 V Wye (4W+G) systems and associated switchgear. This device is designed to mount with switchboards, busways, and panel boards (PRL1a, 2a, 3a, 3e, 4), reducing maintenance events and extending asset life. By minimizing nuisance trips and protecting sensitive drives and controllers, it supports safer operations, easier compliance documentation, and a clearer path to budget-ready protection across facilities.
Product Information
Extended Description
SPD100480Y4C Eaton: Eaton Surge Protection Device, SPD Series, 100 kA per phase, 277/480 Wye (4W + G), Power Xpert SPD, Switchboard, busways, and panel boards (PRL1a, 2a, 3a, 3e, 4)
Product Name
Eaton SPD series surge protection device
Catalog Number
SPD100480Y4C
UPC
786689404451
Product Length/Depth
3.48 in
Product Height
12.05 in
Product Width
7.47 in
Product Weight
6.8 lb
Certifications
UL 1449
Accessories
Power Xpert SPD
Used with
Switchboard, busways, and panel boards (PRL1a, 2a, 3a, 3e, 4)
Voltage rating
277/480 Wye (4W+G)
Surge current
100 kA per phase
Feature: High surge rating of 100 kA per phase provides robust defense against high-energy transients. Business Impact: Reduces equipment damage and downtime for critical loads, enabling more reliable production lines and IT infrastructure. Application: Ideal for main distribution points in manufacturing and data centers, protecting drives, controllers, and PLCs. Feature: 277/480 V Wye (4W+G) compatibility ensures seamless integration with common industrial power systems. Business Impact: Simplifies installation and commissioning, lowering project risk and first-time right performance. Application: Directly supports switchboards, busways, and panel boards without adapters. Feature: UL 1449 certification offers safety compliance and industry-accepted protection standards. Business Impact: Mitigates regulatory risk and supports audit-ready documentation for projects. Application: Suitable for regulated environments across electrical installations. Feature: Power Xpert SPD compatibility and accessories enable scalable protection. Business Impact: Facilitates future upgrades and consolidated protection strategies, reducing total cost of ownership. Application: Integrates with existing Eaton protection ecosystems across multiple boards. Feature: Compact dimensions and manageable weight (3.48 in depth, 7.47 in width, 12.05 in height; 6.8 lb) simplify installation. Business Impact: Save panel space, speed up installs, and ease service access. Application: Fits space-constrained switchgear and panel environments. Feature: Designed for use with PRL1a, 2a, 3a, 3e, 4 configurations, enabling quick integration into diverse Eaton Power Xpert SPD deployments. Business Impact: Streamlines procurement and reduces engineering time during retrofits or new builds. Application: Broad compatibility across Eaton protection architectures.
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FAQs
Install SPD100480Y4C in clean, accessible panel spaces near the main distribution point; ensure correct 277/480 V Wye connections and grounding per Eaton guidelines. Consider available space and heat dissipation, noting the unit’s dimensions (3.48 in D x 7.47 in W x 12.05 in H) to fit existing board layouts.
SPD100480Y4C delivers 100 kA per phase surge current, enabling fast clamping and high-energy transient absorption. This rating protects downstream equipment such as drives and controllers, reducing insulation stress and the risk of nuisance trips during surge events.
Yes. SPD100480Y4C is designed to work with Power Xpert SPD accessories and is used with switchboards, busways, and panel boards (PRL1a, 2a, 3a, 3e, 4), enabling scalable protection within Eaton’s Power Xpert SPD ecosystem.
The device is suitable for 277/480 V Wye systems in switchboards, busways, and panel boards. It supports new installations and retrofits in manufacturing facilities, data centers, and process plants where reliable transient protection is required for critical loads.
SPD100480Y4C is UL 1449 listed, a key safety standard for surge protection devices. This certification supports regulatory compliance, helps satisfy project specifications, and provides assurance of safety and performance for electrical protection installations.