ES-8135 Rev.4

MDK-LV

Lightning Surge Protectors for
Electronics Equipment M-RESTER

LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTOR FOR SIGNAL
LINE WITH EXITATION USE

Functions & Features
• Designed specifically for level sensors, pressure sensors and their converters/transmitters
• Excitation up to 30 V DC
• Voltage signals up to 10 V DC
• Absorbing surges only without affecting instrumentation signal
• Shallow depth
• DIN rail mounting

MODEL: MDK-LV

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Code number: MDK-LV

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Construction: Discrete box, front terminals; terminal cover provided
Connection: M3.5 screw terminals (torque 0.8 N·m)
Screw terminal: Nickel-plated steel
Housing material: Flame-resistant resin (black)

INSTALLATION

Operating temperature: -5 to +55°C (23 to 131°F)
Operating humidity: 30 to 90 %RH (non-condensing)
Mounting: DIN rail
Weight: 150 g (0.33 lb)

PERFORMANCE

Discharge voltage (peak voltage)
  Excitation side: 30 V min.
  Signal side: 10 V min.
  Line to ground: ±290 V min.
Maximum surge voltage
  Excitation side: 40 V max.
  Signal side: 20 V max.
  Line to ground: ±650 V max.
(The maximum voltage that could pass through M-RESTER. Protected equipment must be able to withstand this voltage for very short time period.)
Response time: ≤ 0.1 μsec.
Leakage current
  Excitation side
: ≤ 10 μA at 30 V DC
  Signal side: ≤ 10 μA at 10 V DC
  Line to ground: ≤ 10 μA at ±290 V DC
Discharge current capacity: 5000 A (8 / 20 μsec.)
Max. load current: 100 mA
Internal series resistance: 10Ω ±5 %
Maximum line voltage
  Excitation side: 30 V
  Signal side: 10 V

CONNECTION EXAMPLES

GROUNDING

DIMENSIONS unit: mm (inch)

TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS

SCHEMATIC CIRCUITRY