Eaton SPM160480D4R Surge Protection Device - UL 1449
Part Number: SPM160480D4R
Quick Summary
Eaton SPD MAX surge protection device protects critical electrical systems from surges in industrial facilities. It is designed to shield sensitive equipment across manufacturing floors, warehouses, and data centers where power quality is variable. The challenge of sudden voltage transients can damage drives, relays, and control electronics, causing unplanned downtime. With UL 1449 listing and a rugged NEMA 4 enclosure, this SPD is built to withstand harsh environments while maintaining performance. The unit's 480 Delta (3W + G) configuration supports three-wire plus ground systems, and its 160 kA per phase rating delivers robust transient protection. By integrating this solution, maintenance costs drop and uptime improves, while ensuring regulatory compliance and safer operation for power distributions and equipment.
Product Information
Extended Description
SPM160480D4R Eaton: Eaton SPD Max series surge protection device, SPD Max Series, 160 kA per phase, 480 Delta (3W + G), Power Xpert SPD, NEMA 4 with internal circuit breaker
Product Name
Eaton SPD MAX series surge protection device
Catalog Number
SPM160480D4R
UPC
786689407858
Product Length/Depth
9.5 in
Product Height
17.05 in
Product Width
15 in
Product Weight
52 lb
Certifications
UL 1449
Voltage rating
480 Delta (3W+G)
Surge current
160kA per phase
Feature 160 kA per phase surge rating → Business Impact provides high-energy transient protection, reducing equipment damage and downtime → Application ideal for 480 Delta (3W+G) power distributions in industrial plants. Feature UL 1449 listing → Business Impact ensures compliance with electrical safety standards, lowering risk and speeding approvals → Application suitable for manufacturing lines, data centers, and controlled environments requiring certified protection. Feature NEMA 4 enclosure with internal circuit breaker → Business Impact enables outdoor/harsh-environment reliability and simplified wiring, reducing installation time → Application for outdoor panels, service entrances, and rugged plant areas. Feature compact Power Xpert SPD ecosystem compatibility → Business Impact simplifies integration with Eaton protection products, enabling scalable protection strategies → Application across integrated protection schemes in industrial facilities. Feature dimensions and weight (9.5 in L × 17.05 in H × 15 in W; 52 lb) → Business Impact supports accurate planning and containerized installations, reducing space constraints and facilitating retrofit projects → Application in panel upgrades and new builds within electrical rooms and switchgear. Industry context: These specifications support reliable uptime, lower total cost of ownership, and safer operations in demanding industrial environments.
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FAQs
The SPM160480D4R is housed in a NEMA 4 enclosure, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor installations in harsh environments. When planning Mounting, ensure adequate space for the 9.5" depth, 17.05" height, and 15" width. Plan for proper conduit routing and clearances around the internal wiring to support safe, code-compliant wiring with the SPDs integrated into the Eaton protection ecosystem.
Key specs include a 160 kA per phase surge rating and a 480 Delta (3W+G) configuration, designed for 3-phase 4-wire delta systems. UL 1449 listing confirms compliance with surge protection standards. These factors translate to robust transient clamping for high-energy events, protecting downstream equipment like motors and drives and maintaining uptime in variable Power Quality environments.
Industries with 480V delta power distribution and heavy-duty equipment benefit most, including manufacturing lines, process plants, and material handling systems. The unit’s rugged enclosure and high surge rating protect drives, contactors, programmable logic controllers, and motors from disruptive transients, supporting reliable production and longer asset life in harsh industrial environments.
The SPM160480D4R is UL 1449 listed, and it features a NEMA 4 enclosure for durable outdoor/indoor protection. These certifications are critical for NEC compliance, safety, and reliability in industrial settings, ensuring the device meets recognized standards for surge protection performance and environmental ruggedness in diverse installations.
By limiting surge damage and reducing unplanned downtime, the SPM160480D4R lowers maintenance costs and asset replacement needs. Its internal circuit breaker and compatibility with Eaton’s Power Xpert SPD family simplify maintenance routines and integration, delivering faster fault isolation, safer operation, and a favorable return on investment for continuous operation.