Isolating Spark Gaps (ISG) for Equipotential Bonding

RoHS
COMPLIANT

Location of use: Exposed environments or direct burial

Protective element: GDT
High surge discharge rating: Imax = 100kA
Housing: Corrosion resistant enclosure with hermetic environmental seal and
flying leads for ease of connection
Complies with: IEC 61643-11, EN 50164-3:2004

EPZ 100/xxx The EPZ series of isolating spark gaps have been developed to prevent unsafe potential
EPZ 100/xxx Ex gradients from establishing between adjacent metallic structures or surfaces during lightning
discharges. This is achieved by an internal voltage switching component which operates to
establish equi-potential equalisation when its predetermined spark-over voltage is reached,
thereby preventing damage to equipment or eliminating unsafe conditions to personnel.
The EPZ has been developed for use in applications such as: lightning protection grounding,
where for instance circumstances may dictate that a “clean” signal ground can not be directly
connected to a “dirty” power system ground. It has also found wide application in the
petrochemical industry in the protection of oil and gas pipeline insulating flanges from flash-
overs during direct or nearby lightning discharges or when ground faults of nearby power
transmission lines can cause large potential gradients across these flanges. The EPZ is
available in a hermetically sealed version for direct burial applications. It is also available with
Baseefa Ex approval certificate for use in hazardous locations.
Surge protection devices for Data/signal lines with Ex certificate are also available. Data
sheets are available in catalogue “Surge Protection Devices for Signalling Networks”.
These devices have been developed to meet the requirements EN 50164-3 Lightning
Protection Components (LPC) - Requirements for Isolating Spark Gaps, and IEC 62561-3 Ed.
1.0 - Requirements for Lightning Protection Components (LPC) - Part 3: Requirements for
isolating spark gaps.

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EPZ 100/xxx

Location of use: Exposed environments or direct burial

Protective element: GDT
High surge discharge rating: Imax = 100kA
Housing: Corrosion resistant enclosure with hermetic
environmental seal and flying leads for ease
of connection
Complies with: IEC 61643-11, EN 50164-3:2004

RoHS
COMPLIANT

Technical data
Type EPZ 100/xxx
350 500
Electrical Characteristics
DC sparkover voltage (100V/s) Udc > 280V > 400V
Impulse sparkover voltage (1.2/50μs, 6kV) Up < 1000V < 1500V
Max. discharge current (8/20μs) Imax 100kA
Impulse discharge current (10/350μs) Iimp 25kA
Capacitance at 1MHz C < 10pf
Insulation resistance at 100VDC R > 1GΩ
Dimensions
Nom. outer diameter 28mm
Nom. length 140mm
Length with cables 1m approx.
Cable
Cross sectional area 16mm2
Length 450mm approx.
Number of conductors ≥ 462/0.21
Insulation Double insulated
Environmental protection UV stabilised, flame retardant
Resistant Acids, solvents and oils
Connection Suitable for screw or lug termination
Physicals
Housing IP 67
Application Below / above grade
Weight 0.5kg approx.
Operating temperature - 40oC … + 80oC
LIMITATIONS
Connections Electrical connections must be terminated in a suitably certified enclosure or safe area
Service temperature range - 30oC … + 70oC

Ordering information
350 500
Ordering code EPZ 100/xxx 509 509 509 511

Dimensions Internal configuration

Dimensions, weight and packaging

EPZ 100/xxx 350 500
Weight per unit 500g 500g
Packaging dimensions (single unit) 310 x 330 x 160 mm
Min. packaging quantity 20 pcs.
150
30

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EPZ 100/xxx Ex

Location of use: Exposed environments or direct burial

Protective element: GDT
High surge discharge rating: Imax = 100kA
Housing: Corrosion resistant enclosure with hermetic
environmental seal and flying leads for ease
of connection
Type of protection
according to ATEX: Ex nC: hermetically sealed device
Complies with: IEC 61643-11, EN 50164-3:2004

RoHS
COMPLIANT

Type EPZ 100/xxx Ex

350 500
Electrical Characteristics
DC sparkover voltage (100V/s) Udc > 280V > 400V
Impulse sparkover voltage (1.2/50μs, 6kV) Up < 1000V < 1500V
Max. discharge current (8/20μs) Imax 100kA
Impulse discharge current (10/350μs) Iimp 25kA
Capacitance at 1MHz C < 10pf
Insulation resistance at 100VDC R > 1GΩ
Dimensions
Nom. outer diameter 28mm
Nom. length 140mm
Length with cables 1m approx.
Cable
Cross sectional area 16mm2
Length 450mm approx.
Number of conductors ≥ 462/0.21
Insulation Double insulated
Environmental protection UV stabilised, flame retardant
Resistant Acids, solvents and oils
Connection Suitable for screw or lug termination
Physicals
Housing IP 67
Application Below / above grade
Weight 0.5kg approx.
Operating temperature - 40oC … + 80oC
LIMITATIONS
Connections Electrical connections must be terminated in a suitably certified enclosure or safe area
Service temperature range - 30oC … + 70oC

Ordering information
350 500
Ordering code EPZ 100/xxx Ex 322 973 322 975

Dimensions Internal configuration

Dimensions, weight and packaging

EPZ 100/xxx Ex 350 500
Weight per unit 500g 500g
Packaging dimensions (single unit) 310 x 330 x 160 mm
Min. packaging quantity 20 pcs.
150
30

950

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