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PRODUCT BROCHURE

Type PEXLIM Surge Arresters 72-362 kV

Protection of high voltage system assets
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Surge arresters from ABB
Reliable protection of electrical equipment

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ABB surge arresters are the primary

protection against atmospheric and
switching over voltages. ABB offers a
complete range of surge arresters for
high and medium voltage
applications. The range comprises of
AC and DC solutions up to 1,100kV
and arresters for special applications
like railways, DC-voltage limiting
devices and many other purposes.
The designs comply with the IEC
60099-4 and ANSI/IEEEC62.11.
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PEXLIM Metal Oxide Surge Arrester
ABB’s family of HV direct-molded polymer
arresters
PEXLIM offers an ideal alternative to traditional PEXLIM surge arresters are designed to perform
porcelain-housed arresters. High mechanical under harsh environmental conditions. They are
strength in combination with a direct-molded best suited for applications with high mechanical
polymeric housing, gives a good combination of strength demands, high seismic requirements, or
performance. sea salt, soot or acid rain and other such harsh
environments. Applications include:
The PEXLIM family of arresters have been
• Protection of substation equipment
optimized to fulfill the market requirements in the
• Loads requiring high mechanical strength
voltage segment 72 - 362 kV and can meet
• Seismic areas
requirements of specific applications where high
• Polluted areas
strength, low weight, reduced clearance, and
• Transformers and reactors
flexible mounting requirements are needed.
• Capacitor banks

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Quick selection guide

System voltage - Nominal Surge Arrester - ANSI/IEEE Ratings

Four-wire Four-Wire grounded
Maximum Three-wire Four-wire Three-wire grounded high impedance
Vm Vn Vn Vr / VMCOV Vr / VMCOV Vr / VMCOV
kVrms kVrms kVrms kVrms kVrms kVrms
2.52 2.4 3 / 2.55
4.37Y / 2.52 4.16Y / 2.40 3 / 2.55 5 / 4.25
4.37 4.16 5 / 4.25
5.04 4.8 6 / 5.10
7.24 6.9 9 / 7.65
8.73Y / 5.04 8.32Y / 4.8 6 / 5.1 12 / 10.2
12.6Y / 7.27 12.0Y / 6.93 9 / 7.65 15 / 12.7
13.09Y / 7.56 12.47Y / 7.2 9 / 7.65 18 / 15.3
13.86Y / 8.0 13.2Y / 7.62 10 / 8.40 18 / 15.3
14.49Y / 8.37 13.8Y / 7.97 10 / 8.40 18 / 15.3
14.49 13.8 18 / 15.3
21.82Y / 12.6 20.78Y / 13.2 15 / 12.7 27 / 22.0
24.0Y / 13.86 22.86Y / 13.2 18 / 15.3 30 / 24.4
24.15 23.0 30 / 24.4
26.19Y / 15.12 24.94Y / 14.4 21 / 17.0 33 / 27.0
36.23Y / 20.92 34.5Y / 19.92 27 / 22.0 45 / 36.5
36.23 34.5 45 / 36.5
48.30 46 48/ 39
72.50 69 72 / 57
123 115 108 / 84
145 138 120 / 98
170 161 144 / 115
245 230 192 / 152
362 345 276 / 220
550 500 420 / 335
800 765 588 / 470
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PEXLIM Q-Y
Classifications
IEC 60099-4, Ed. 3.0 Station; SM
Arrester classification IEEE Std. C62.11-2012 Station
Line discharge class IEC 60099-4, Ed. 2.2 Class 3
Energy class IEEE Std. C62.11-2012 E
Performance data
Maximum system voltages (Vm) Vm 72 - 362 kVrms
Duty cycle rated voltages (Vr) Vr 60 - 288 kVrms
Classifying current (IEEE/ANSI) IEEE / ANSI 10 kA peak
(IEC) IEC 10 kA peak
High current 4/10 µs 100 kA peak
Discharge current withstand strength Low current 2000 µs 1000 A peak
Switching surge energy rating W th 9.0 kJ / kV MCOV
Short circuit / pressure relief capability 65 kA rms sym
Specified long-term load (SLL) 1,843 ft-lbs / 2.5 kNm
Mechanical strength Specified short-term load (SSL) 2,950 ft-lbs / 4.0 kNm
Ambient temperature -58 F to +113 F
Design altitude **3,280 ft / 1,000 m
Service conditions Frequency 15 - 62 Hz

PEXLIM P-Z Available Q4 2018

Classifications
IEC 60099-4, Ed. 3.0 Station; SH
Arrester classification IEEE Std. C62.11-2012 Station
Line discharge class IEC 60099-4, Ed. 2.2 Class 4
Energy class (switching surge energy) IEEE Std. C62.11-2012 G
Performance data
Maximum system voltages (Vm) Vm 72 - 362 kVrms
Duty cycle rated voltages (Vr) Vr 60 - 288 kVrms
Classifying current (IEEE/ANSI) IEEE / ANSI 10 / 15 kA peak
(IEC) IEC 20 kA peak
High current 4/10 µs 100 kA peak
Discharge current withstand strength Low current 2000 µs 1,600 A peak
Switching surge energy rating W th 13.0 kJ / kV MCOV
Short circuit / pressure relief capability 65 kA rms sym
Specified long-term load (SLL) 2,212 ft-lbs / 3.0 kNm
Mechanical strength Specified short-term load (SSL) 4,425 ft-lbs / 6.0 kNm
Ambient temperature -58 F to +113 F
Design altitude **3,280 ft / 1,000 m
Service conditions Frequency 15 - 62 Hz

PEXLIM P-X Obsolete Q4 2018

Classifications
IEC 60099-4, Ed. 3.0 Station; SH
Arrester classification IEEE Std. C62.11-2012 Station
Line discharge class IEC 60099-4, Ed. 2.2 Class 4
Energy class IEEE Std. C62.11-2012 G
Performance data
Maximum system voltages (Vm) Vm 72-362 kVrms
Duty cycle rated voltages (Vr) Vr 60-288 kVrms
Classifying current (IEEE/ANSI) IEEE / ANSI 10 / 15 kA peak
(IEC) IEC 20 kA peak
High current 4/10 µs 100 kA peak
Discharge current withstand strength Low current 2000 µs 1,600 A peak
Switching surge energy rating W th 13.0 kJ/kV MCOV
Short circuit / pressure relief capability 65 kA rms sym
Specified long-term load (SLL) 1,843 f-lbs / 2.5 kNm
Mechanical strength Specified short-term load (SSL) 2,950 ft-lbs / 4.0 kNm
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** Higher altitudes Ambient temperature -58 F to +113 F
designs available Design altitude **3,280 ft / 1,000 m
on request Service conditions Frequency 15 - 62 Hz
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PEXLIM
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Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

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PEXLIM Q-Y
Electrical characteristics

Ratings TOV
(kVrms) (kVrms) Maximum discharge voltage with different current waveforms

Rated With prior duty

voltage MCOV of 9 kJ/kVMCOV SPL 30/60 us LPL 8/20 us FOW 0.5 us 1
Vr VMCOV 1 sec 10 sec 0.5 kA 1 kA 2 kA 1 kA 3 kA 5 kA 10 kA 15 kA 20 kA 40 kA 10 kA
60 48 66 62 115 118 123 121 129 134 141 149 155 173 152
96 76 106 99 184 190 197 193 207 214 226 238 248 277 244
108 88 119 112 207 213 222 218 233 241 254 268 279 312 274
120 98 133 124 230 237 246 242 259 268 282 298 310 347 305
132 106 146 137 253 261 271 266 285 295 310 327 341 382 335
180 144 199 186 346 355 369 363 388 402 423 446 465 520 457
192 152 212 199 369 379 394 387 414 429 451 476 496 555 487
228 182 252 236 438 450 468 459 492 509 536 565 589 659 579
258 209 285 267 495 509 529 520 557 576 606 640 667 746 655
264 212 292 273 507 521 542 532 570 589 620 655 682 763 670
276 220 305 286 530 545 566 556 595 616 649 684 713 798 700
288 230 318 298 553 569 591 580 621 643 677 714 744 832 731

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1 Non-inductive discharge level.
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PEXLIM Q-Y
Vertical mounting styles and technical data

Creepage BIL 1.2/50 Weight

IEEE Rating Distance us dry (mass) A B C D
Vm (kV) Vr VMCOV Style Number 1
inches (mm) kVpeak lbs (kg) inches (mm) inches (mm) inches (mm) inches (mm) Fig
72 60 48 Q060YV072A 113.7 (2889) 390 62 (28) 29.2 (742) 1
72 60 48 Q060YV072AUHR 113.7 (2889) 390 62 (28) 29.2 (742) 5
145 96 76 Q096YH145A 147.2 (3740) 499 77 (35) 37.6 (955) 1
145 96 76 Q096YH145AUHR 147.2 (3740) 499 77 (35) 37.6 (955) 5
145 108 88 Q108YH145A 147.2 (3740) 499 75 (34) 37.6 (955) 1
145 108 88 Q108YH145AUHR 147.2 (3740) 499 75 (34) 37.6 (955) 5
145 120 98 Q120YH145A 147.2 (3740) 499 75 (34) 37.6 (955) 1
145 120 98 Q120YH145AUHR 147.2 (3740) 499 75 (34) 37.6 (955) 5
170 132 106 Q132YH170A 179.1 (4549) 580 88 (40) 45.1 (1146) 2
170 132 106 Q132YH170AUHR 179.1 (4549) 580 88 (40) 45.1 (1146) 5
245 180 144 Q180YH245A 261.0 (6629) 889 132 (60) 64.0 (1625) 15.7 (400) 6.3 (160) 3
245 180 144 Q180YH245B 294.5 (7480) 998 152 (69) 73.0 (1855) 23.6 (600) 11.8 (300) 3
245 192 152 Q192YH245A 294.5 (7480) 998 150 (68) 72.4 (1838) 15.7 (400) 6.3 (160) 3
245 228 182 Q228YV245A 326.3 (8289) 1079 163 (74) 79.8 (2026) 23.6 (600) 11.8 (300) 3
362 258 209 Q258YH362A 408.2 (10369) 1388 229 (104) 103.5 (2629) 55.1 (1400) 39.4 (1000) 27.6 (700) 4
362 264 212 Q264YH362A 408.2 (10369) 1388 234 (106) 103.5 (2629) 55.1 (1400) 39.4 (1000) 27.6 (700) 4
362 264 212 Q264YH362B 358.2 (9098) 1160 196 (89) 86.5 (2197) 55.1 (1400) 19.7 (500) 3
362 276 220 Q276YH362A 408.2 (10369) 1388 224 (102) 103.5 (2629) 55.1 (1400) 19.7 (500) 3
362 288 230 Q288YH362A 408.2 (10369) 1388 224 (102) 103.5 (2629) 55.1 (1400) 19.7 (500) 3

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1 Style numbers ending in UHR are capable of underhung mounting. However, mechanical strength SSL and SLL are reduced by 25%.
2 Contact factory for seismic applications.
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PEXLIM P-Z
Electrical characteristics

Ratings TOV
(kVrms) (kVrms) Maximum discharge voltage with different current waveforms

Rated With prior duty

voltage MCOV of 13 kJ/kVMCOV SPL 30/60 us LPL 8/20 us FOW 0.5 us 1
Vr VMCOV 1 sec 10 sec 0.5 kA 1 kA 2 kA 1 kA 3 kA 5 kA 10 kA 15 kA 20 kA 40 kA 10 kA
60 48 66.0 63.0 114 116 121 118 126 130 137 144 149 164 145
66 54 72.6 69.3 125 128 133 130 138 143 150 158 164 180 160
96 76 106 101 182 186 193 189 201 207 218 230 239 262 233
108 88 119 113 204 210 217 213 226 233 246 259 269 295 262
120 98 132 126 227 233 241 236 251 259 273 288 299 328 291
132 106 145 139 250 256 265 260 276 285 300 317 329 360 320
180 144 198 189 341 349 362 354 377 389 410 432 448 491 436
192 152 211 202 363 373 386 378 402 415 437 461 478 524 465
228 182 251 239 432 442 458 449 477 493 519 547 568 622 552
258 209 284 271 488 501 518 508 540 558 587 619 643 704 625
264 212 290 277 500 512 530 520 553 571 601 634 658 721 640
276 220 304 290 522 536 554 543 578 597 628 662 688 753 669
288 230 317 302 545 559 579 567 603 622 655 691 717 786 698
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1 Non-inductive discharge level.
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PEXLIM P-Z
Vertical mounting styles with standard and technical data

Creepage BIL 1.2/50 Weight

IEEE Rating Distance us dry (mass) A B C D
Vm (kV) Vr VMCOV Style Number 1 inches (mm) kVpeak lbs (kg) inches (mm) inches (mm) inches (mm) inches (mm) Fig
72 60 48 P060ZV072A 113.7 (2889) 390 75 (34) 29.2 (741) 1
72 60 48 P060ZV072AUHR 113.7 (2889) 390 75 (34) 29.2 (741) 5
72 66 54 P066ZV072A 113.7 (2889) 390 74 (34) 29.2 (741) 1
72 66 54 P066ZV072AUHR 113.7 (2889) 390 74 (34) 29.2 (741) 5
123/145 96 76 P096ZH145A 147.2 (3740) 499 94 (43) 37.6 (954) 1
123/145 96 76 P096ZH145AUHR 147.2 (3740) 499 94 (43) 37.6 (954) 5
123/145 108 88 P108ZH145A 147.2 (3740) 499 93 (42) 37.6 (954) 1
123/145 108 88 P108ZH145AUHR 147.2 (3740) 499 93 (42) 37.6 (954) 5
123/145 120 98 P120ZH145A 147.2 (3740) 499 91 (42) 37.6 (954) 1
123/145 120 98 P120ZH145AUHR 147.2 (3740) 499 91 (42) 37.6 (954) 5
170 132 106 P132ZH170A 179.1 (4549) 580 111 (51) 45.1 (1145) 2
170 132 106 P132ZH170AUHR 179.1 (4549) 580 111 (51) 45.1 (1145) 5
245 180 144 P180ZH245A 261.0 (6629) 889 159 (72) 64.6 (1641) 23.6 (600) 11.8 (300) 3
245 192 152 P192ZH245A 294.5 (7480) 998 180 (82) 72.3 (1837) 15.7 (400) 6.3 (160) 3
245 228 182 P228ZH245A 294.5 (7480) 998 176 (80) 72.3 (1837) 15.7 (400) 6.3 (160) 3
245 228 182 P228ZV245A 326.3 (8289) 1079 197 (90) 79.7 (2025) 23.6 (600) 11.8 (300) 3
362 258 209 P258ZH362A 406.6 (10327) 1360 270 (123) 101.8 (2586) 55.1 (1400) 39.4 (1000) 27.6 (700) 4
362 264 212 P264ZH362A 406.6 (10327) 1360 269 (122) 101.8 (2586) 55.1 (1400) 39.4 (1000) 27.6 (700) 4
362 276 220 P276ZH362A 408.2 (10369) 1388 272 (123) 103.5 (2628) 55.1 (1400) 39.4 (1000) 23.6 (600) 4
362 288 230 P288ZH362A 408.2 (10369) 1388 270 (123) 103.5 (2628) 55.1 (1400) 39.4 (1000) 23.6 (600) 4

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1 Style numbers ending in UHR are capable of underhung mounting. However, mechanical strength SSL and SLL are reduced by 25%.
2 Contact factory for seismic applications.
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PEXLIM P-X
Electrical characteristics

Ratings TOV
(kVrms) (kVrms) Maximum discharge voltage with different current waveforms

Rated With prior duty

voltage MCOV of 13 kJ/kVMCOV SPL 30/60 us LPL 8/20 us FOW 0.5 us 1
Vr VMCOV 1 sec 10 sec 0.5 kA 1 kA 2 kA 1 kA 3 kA 5 kA 10 kA 15 kA 20 kA 40 kA 10 kA
60 48 66.0 63.0 114 116 121 118 126 130 137 144 149 164 145
66 54 72.6 69.3 125 128 133 130 138 143 150 158 164 180 160
96 76 106 101 182 186 193 189 201 207 218 230 239 262 233
108 88 119 113 204 210 217 213 226 233 246 259 269 295 262
120 98 132 126 227 233 241 236 251 259 273 288 299 328 291
132 106 145 139 250 256 265 260 276 285 300 317 329 360 320
180 144 198 189 341 349 362 354 377 389 410 432 448 491 436
192 152 211 202 363 373 386 378 402 415 437 461 478 524 465
228 182 251 239 432 442 458 449 477 493 519 547 568 622 552
258 209 284 271 488 501 518 508 540 558 587 619 643 704 625
264 212 290 277 500 512 530 520 553 571 601 634 658 721 640
276 220 304 290 522 536 554 543 578 597 628 662 688 753 669
288 230 317 302 545 559 579 567 603 622 655 691 717 786 698

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1 Non-inductive discharge level.
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PEXLIM P-X
Vertical mounting styles with standard and technical data

Creepage BIL 1.2/50 Weight

IEEE Rating Distance µs dry (mass) A B C D
Vm (kV) Vr VMCOV Style Number 1
inches (mm) kVpeak lbs (kg) inches (mm) inches (mm) inches (mm) inches (mm) Fig
72 60 48 P060XV072A 89.4 (2270) 400 59 (27) 29.0 (737) 1
72 66 54 P066XV072A 89.4 (2270) 400 62 (28) 29.0 (737) 1
123/145 96 76 P096XH145B 142.7 (3625) 578 89 (40) 42.6 (1081) 1
123/145 108 88 P108XH145B 142.7 (3625) 578 87 (40) 42.6 (1081) 1
123/145 120 98 P120XH145A 142.7 (3625) 578 85 (39) 42.6 (1081) 1
170 132 106 P132XH170A 178.7 (4540) 800 119 (54) 55.2 (1401) 15.7 (400) 6.3 (160) 3
245 180 144 P180XM245A 232.1 (5895) 978 140 (64) 68.7 (1744) 15.7 (400) 6.3 (160) 3
245 180 144 P180XH245A 285.4 (7250) 1156 178 (81) 83.0 (2107) 23.6 (600) 11.8 (300) 3
245 192 152 P192XH245B 285.4 (7250) 1156 176 (80) 83.0 (2107) 23.6 (600) 11.8 (300) 3
362 258 209 P258XH362A 374.8 (9520) 1556 253 (115) 113.2 (2876) 47.2 (1200) 39.4 (1000) 23.6 (600) 4
362 264 212 P264XH362A 374.8 (9520) 1556 252 (114) 113.2 (2876) 47.2 (1200) 39.4 (1000) 23.6 (600) 4
362 276 220 P276XH362A 374.8 (9520) 1556 250 (114) 113.2 (2876) 47.2 (1200) 39.4 (1000) 23.6 (600) 4
362 288 230 P288XH362A 374.8 (9520) 1556 239 (109) 113.2 (2876) 35.4 (900) 31.5 (800) 15.7 (400) 4

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1 Style numbers ending in UHR are capable of underhung mounting. However, mechanical strength SSL and SLL are reduced by 25%.
2 Contact factory for seismic applications.
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PEXLIM
Mountings and hardware

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Master Nameplate Drilling Plan
3-Hole on 8.74" to 10" B.C.
4-Hole on 9.45" B.C.

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Line Terminal (aluminum) Ground Terminal (galvanized)

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Adapter Plate Insulating Base Kit with Adapter
3-Hole on 10" B.C. Plate (6-Hole Mount)
4-Hole on 12.53" B.C.
6-Hole on 16.5" B.C. Part No: 4F0106G01

Part No: 4F0107G01

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Insulating Base Kit for PEXLIM Q-Y/P-X/P-Z
with 3 Insulators
Part No: 4F0108G01

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Seismic Insulating Base Kit for PEXLIM Q-Y/P-X
with 3 Insulators
Part No: 4F0109G01

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Seismic Insulating Base Kit for PEXLIM Q-Y/P-X/P-Z
with 4 Insulators

Part No for PEXLIM Q-Y/P-X: 4F0109G02

Part No for PEXLIM P-Z: 4F0109G03
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