1. v1/2011 Strikesorb Protection Solutions
August 2016
Strikesorb Protection Solutions

2. Strikesorb Surge Protection Technology
Maintenance free: 10 year warranty, 20+ year lifespan
Safe behaviour under lightning conditions. Can withstand multiple higher
energy surges without sacrificing itself
Better overall protection of installation. Fuse-less design allows optimum
protection levels
Suitable for direct installation with high surge currents
Inherent immunity to temporary overvoltages (TOV) through patented mechanical design
Proprietary technology – Strong international patents owned by Raycap
Tested and approved by internationally accredited bodies to the latest
IEC & UL safety & performance standards
After more than 15 years of field deployment, with more than 20 million units installed worldwide, the Strikesorb failure rate is practically ZERO.

3. Strikesorb Surge Protection Technology
Large Thermal Capacity Electrodes
Absorb heat generated during surges
& decelerate the MOV aging
Strong Aluminum Housing
Prevents explosions
System under pounds of pressure
Results in very low dynamic resistance and higher conductivity
No Fuel to Burn
Prevents fire and smoke emission
Single, Distribution-Grade Varistor
Contributes to reliability, long lifetime
Coaxial symmetry & uniform surge current distribution
10 Year Warranty

4. Strikesorb Modules for AC
Nominal Voltage
Strikesorb 30
Strikesorb 40
Strikesorb 80
60V
Strikesorb 30-V1
Strikesorb 40-V1
120V
Strikesorb 30-A
Strikesorb 40-A
Strikesorb 80-A
240V
Strikesorb 30-B
Strikesorb 40-B
Strikesorb 80-B
277V
Strikesorb 30-C
Strikesorb 40-C
Strikesorb 80-C
400V
Strikesorb 30-D
Strikesorb 40-D
Strikesorb 80-D
480V
Strikesorb 40-E
Strikesorb 80-E
600V
Strikesorb 40-F
Strikesorb 80-F
1000V
Strikesorb 40-G

5. Strikesorb Modules for DC
Nominal Voltage
Strikesorb 35
650V
Strikesorb 35-D-HV-M
800V
Strikesorb 35-E-HV-M
1100V
Strikesorb 35-F-HV-M
1500V
Strikesorb 35-G-HV-M

6. Strikesorb Compliance with Standards
Strikesorb modules fulfill the following standards:
US Standards
UL rd Ed:2014
NEMA LS-1
IEEE C62.11:2012
IEEE C :2002
IEEE C62.45:2002
European Standards
EN :2012
International Standards
IEC :2011
Classification
Strikesorb 30
Strikesorb 40
Strikesorb 80
Strikesorb 35
Class I (10/350)
Class II (8/20)
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60kA
12.5kA
140kA
25kA
200kA
High current impulses (8/20)
2000 x 10kA
100 x 65kA
Energy Handling
250 x 2msec (625J/impulsion)
250 x 2msec (1250J/impulsion)
250 x 2msec (2500J/impulsion)
Strikesorb modules have the following approvals:

7. Endurance & Lifetime Testing
Lifetime test results on Strikesorb
Initial Measurements
Residual 10kA (8/20μs) (V)
RC of Leakage Uc (mAdc)
1750
0.167
Lifetime test cycle #
Change (%) 1
2.86
0.234 2
3.2
0.237 3
3.54
0.252 4
3.94
0.267 5
4.28 6
4.63
0.31 7
0.306 8
0.372 9
0.384 10
4.29
0.444
1 lifetime cycle = 20 years in the field 6 x 5,00kA (10/350µs) + 9 x 3,75kA (10/350µs) + 24 x 2,50kA (10/350µs) + 21 x 1,25kA (10/350µs) One lifetime cycle test reflects 20 years in standard lightning environment. Strikesorb 40 was tested to a total of ten lifetime cycles. This represents 200 years of lightning exposure. These results show that Strikesorb not only survives but it also does NOT change significantly in performance. It does not age per accepted industry requirements.
Reference:
ICLP 2012/Vienna: Lightning Protection of the Electrical Systems of WTG Wind Turbine Generators

8. Strikesorb Reliability - 200kA Iimp Test
Recent test performed at an independent test lab in Denmark
IIMP = 200 kA (10/350µs)
Strikesorb didn’t explode, didn’t catch fire, didn’t emit smoke 8

9. Surge Protective Devices – Installation Locations
The SPD should be connected between the source of the threat and the equipment to be protected.
SPDs are typically connected at the entry point of a cable into the building or near the end of the cable where the equipment is connected.
It is a usual practice to place primary SPDs at the point of entry (Class I) and secondary SPDs near the equipment to be protected (Class II).

10. Strikesorb Installation Methods
Strikesorb modules have a very high capability to withstand short circuit currents. Consequently they do not require a dedicated fuse.
Conventional SPDs require a dedicated fuse or thermal disconnect to prevent catastrophic failure as they are not able to withstand short circuit currents.

11. Strikesorb Installation Methods
Strikesorb protection may be installed on buss bars into a large system, such as a Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).

12. Short Circuit Current Capability
Strikesorb modules can rely only on an external overcurrent protector for the safe disconnection of the module from the power system in case of operation to end of life.
Strikesorb modules are VDE & UL tested to be safely installed directly behind large circuit breakers and fuses, this is unique for SPD products.
The confirmed VDE & UL ratings help integrators to minimize engineering effort for standard applications (up to 200kA SCCR).
Please ask your Raycap sales professional to provide you with information on maximum circuit breaker ratings per VDE and UL standards.

13. Strikesorb Integration – Extended Ratings
Certified by UL – unlimited short circuit test, for 3 cycles (= Hz)
The 3-cycle test is done by connecting the module to a power source of a specified available
short circuit current without an external fuse or breaker. The module has to safely sustain this
short circuit current for a period of three cycles.
Result:
Strikesorb module
Power system available short circuit current
30mm
42kA
40mm
85kA
80mm
65kA

14. Better Overall Protection Level
Conventional protection design
Replaced by a direct Strikesorb integration
Clear and positive result:
Due to shorter parallel path (fuseless operation, flexible direct installation) and lower residual voltage across the Strikesorb module, the overall Let Through voltage of a Strikesorb integration is significant lower. This reduces ageing stress at the electronic and extends the lifetime of your product.
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