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Operation

Diagnostic Indication

Phase indicator LEDs (Green)

Each phase is equipped with a Green LED. Should complete loss of surge 
protection occur on each phase, the Green LED will extinguish and the 
Red Service LED will flash. Every suppression element is monitored. 
Note that the Green LED indicators will drop out due to loss of power 
or severe under voltage.

Service LED (Red)

Flashes in the event of a problem. The Red Service LED is slaved to 
the  Green  LEDs  via  logic  and  will  illuminate  when  any  Green  LED 
extinguishes. 

Audible Alarm Option

If equipped with optional Dry Contact and Audible Alarm, these options 
are slaved via logic to the Green LEDs. In the event of a problem, the 
dry contacts will chage state and the audible alarm will sound. The 
audible alarm may be silenced by deenergizing the SPD.

CAUTION

DANGER

Conducting 

dielectric and/or 

hi-potential testing 

will cause internal 

damage to the unit. 

Hazardous Voltage 

will cause severe 

injury or death.

Turn off power 

before removing 

cover.

Do not perform any 

tests while installed.

SERVICE

TYPE 1 SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICE

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Figure 7:  Diagnostic Display

Dry Contact Option

Two sets of Form C dry contacts are included with the Dry Contact 
option.  Dry  Contacts  change  state  during  inoperative  conditions, 
including loss of power. Any status change can be monitored elsewhere 
via Dry Contacts.

A  Terminal  Block  includes  two  sets  of  Normally  Open  (N.O.)  and 
Normally  Closed  (N.C.)  contacts.  Both  sets  of  contacts  operate  the 
same. This is shown in Figure 8. 

A  typical  application  using  a  Normally  Closed  configuration  would 
connect  to  one  set  of  the  N.C.  and  Common  terminals.  During  an 
inoperative condition, the SPDs dry contact would change state from 
normally closed to open. We generally suggest the Normally Closed 
configuration because it will detect a wiring defect, such as cut wire(s), 
where N.O. will not.

Please note:
Dry Contacts are designed for low voltage or control signals only.

Maximum switching current is 5A
Maximum switching voltage is 240V DC or AC.
Higher energy applications require additional relay implementation 
outside the SPD.

An optional Remote Monitor accessory is available to provide visual 
and audible status. The Remote Monitor will consume one of the two 
sets of Dry Contacts.

Remote Monitor Accessory Option

A Remote Monitor is available for remote annunciation. It requires a 
standalone 120V power source (wall plug transformer) and uses one 
set of Form C dry contacts. The Remote Monitor can be configured 
to monitor several Siemens TPS3 SPDs simultaneously. Installation is 
detailed in a separate document. Contact factory as appropriate.

Figure 8:  Dry Contact Pin Configuration

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Summary of Contents for TPS3 11

Page 1: ...TPS3 11 Surge Protective Device User Manual USA ...

Page 2: ...age rating of the SPD and system must be verified before energizing the SPD Failure to follow these guidelines can lead to abnormally high voltages at the SPD This may cause the SPD to fail The warranty is voided if the SPD is incorrectly installed and or if the neutral conductor in the service entrance equipment or downstream of separately derived systems is not bonded to ground in accordance wit...

Page 3: ...roblems to Avoid 7 Operation 9 Diagnostic Indication 9 Phase indicator LEDs Green 9 Service LED Red 9 Audible Alarm Option 9 Dry Contact Option 9 Remote Monitor Accessory Option 9 Maintenance 10 Troubleshooting Service 10 Please contact us for any service related issues 10 Warranty and Customer Service 10 Limited Warranty 10 Technical Support 10 Figures Figure 1 SPD Types 5 Figure 2 DIMENSIONS AND...

Page 4: ...s CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury These instruction do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation operation or maintenance Should further information be required by the user please call Siemens TPS Tech Support at...

Page 5: ...s internal overcurrent and overtemperature protection that will disconnect effected surge suppression components at the end of their useful life but will maintain power to the load now unprotected If this situation is undesirable for the application follow these instructions for replacing the device TPS3 11 is ultrasonically welded closed and contains no user serviceable parts Table 1 Specificatio...

Page 6: ...lly more difficult Extra care should be taken to NOT DROP the TPS3 unit into the wall Mount as close as possible to the protected panel Create a wall open ing approximately 6 3 4 tall by 6 1 16 wide See drawing Rotate dimensions 90o as appropriate depending on orientation Preplan and pre connect electrical conductor and conduit connections such that they are completed prior to fastening the TPS3 u...

Page 7: ...ossible Note that Hi Legs are Phase B 9 Label or mark conductors as appropriate neutral white ground green energized black hi leg orange 10 Make sure system is bonded per NEC and is clear of hazards or faults before energizing N G bonding not per NEC will fail SPDs 1 cause of SPD failures 11 Energize and confirm proper operation of indicators and or options A sealing O ring is provided SPD can be ...

Page 8: ...ase A BLK Phase B ORNG Neutral WHT Phase C BLK Ground GRN V HI LEG DELTA B High 3 Hots B HIGH 1 Neu 1 Grnd Phase A BLK Phase C BLK Phase B BLK Ground GRN V DELTA HRG WYE 3 Hots 1 Grnd CONTACTS NO C NC DRY SERVICE A B C N A C G B THREE POLE CONTACTS NO C NC DRY SERVICE A B C N A C G B THREE POLE N A C CONTACTS NO C NC DRY SERVICE G A C TWO POLE CONTACTS NO C NC DRY SERVICE A B C N A C G B THREE POL...

Page 9: ...tacts change state during inoperative conditions including loss of power Any status change can be monitored elsewhere via Dry Contacts A Terminal Block includes two sets of Normally Open N O and Normally Closed N C contacts Both sets of contacts operate the same This is shown in Figure 8 A typical application using a Normally Closed configuration would connect to one set of the N C and Common term...

Page 10: ...f any product Returned products must be sent to the factory with the transportation charges prepaid In addition the company also warranties unlimited replacement of modular and component parts within the warranty period previously described The company specifically disclaims all other warranties expressed or implied Additionally the company is not be responsible for incidental or consequential dam...

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