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Universal Transient Barrier Special Applications: UTBTA

Ordering Information

Region	Part / Article #
North America	UTBTA
Latin America	UTBTA
Europe/Middle East/Africa	702850
Asia/Australia	UTBTA

Application Information

The UTB-TA and UTB-SA are specifically designed to protect telephone / modem circuits.
The UTB15EX and UTB30EX are BASEEFA approved versions for hazardous area applications (ATEX Category II 1G EEx ia IIC T4). They can be inserted without recertification into any IS loop where input <1.3W.

Features

General purpose barrier – protection of low-voltage circuits and transducers
Separate plug and base design – hot swappable feature allows ease of module replacement
Multi stage protection – fine over-voltage protection, helps ensure lowest residual surge voltages reach sensitive equipment
Common-mode and differential-mode protection – protects against both possible surge conditions
Ease of grounding – through DIN mounting rail or via terminal
Surge rating to 20 kA 8/20 µs – ideal for exposed wiring
EX series for use in intrinsically safe areas

Product Specifications


Approvals	CE UL® 497
Connection	1 mm² to 6 mm² (#18AWG to #10AWG) Grounding via terminal or DIN rail connection
Depth	68.00 mm
Dimensions (alternative)	1 M. 90 mm x 68 mm x 17.5 mm (3.5” x 2.6” x 0.7”) approx.
Enclosure	DIN 43 880, UL94V-0 thermoplastic, IP 20 (NEMA-1)
Frequency	15 MHz
Height	90.00 mm
Humidity	0 % RH [Min] 90 % RH [Max]
Loop Resistance	1.0 Ω
Max Discharge Current	500 A 8/20
Max Line Current, IL	160.0 mA [Max]
Module Width	1 M
Mounting	35 mm top hat DIN rail
Product Series	CRITEC® Universal Transient Barrier
Protection Modes	Differential & Common Mode
Surge Rated to Meet	ANSI®/IEEE® C62.41.2 Cat A, Cat B, Cat C
Technology	GDT PTC
Temperature	-25°C [Min] 65°C [Max]
Voltage Protection Level (8/20µs)	480 V @ 3 kA L-L
Weight	0.10 kg
Width	17.50 mm

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