Square D Surgebreaker QO Type 1 Surge Protection Device, 25kA, 120/240 VAC
The Square D Surgebreaker QO is a Type 1 surge protection device (SPD) built for QO residential load centers and combination service entrance devices (CSEDs). Rated 25 kA surge current at 120/240 VAC, 1 phase, 3 wire, it delivers a 900 J surge energy rating with a 10 kA nominal discharge current and a response time under 50 ns for fast, reliable protection against damaging voltage transients. It is cULus Listed and built to UL 1449 and CSA C22.2 standards.
Key Features
- Surge Current: Rated 25 kA for single-phase systems, providing robust protection against high-magnitude surge events.
- Electrical Rating: 120/240 VAC, 1 phase, 3-wire configuration for QO residential load centers and CSEDs.
- Surge Energy Rating: 900 J absorption capacity helps shield downstream circuits and equipment from transient damage.
- Nominal Discharge Current: 10 kA rated discharge current for consistent clamping performance.
- Response Time: Less than 50 ns for rapid clamping action when a surge event occurs.
- Short Circuit Protection: 100 kA rating withstands high fault-current conditions.
- Thermal Fuse Protection: Internal thermal fuse safely disconnects the unit at end of life.
- Local Signalling: 1 green LED indicates normal operation status.
- Quick Plug-On Installation: Simplifies mounting into compatible QO load centers.
Certifications & Compliance
- cULus Listed
- UL 1449 Listed
- CSA C22.2 Compliant
- NEMA 2 Degree of Protection
Technical Specifications
- Warranty: 18 months
- Warranty Period: 18 months
- Sustainable Packaging: Yes
- Mercury Free: Yes
- Packaging Without Single Use Plastic: Yes
- Tier Id: 1
- ROHS Eur In Scope: Yes
- Recycled Metal Content At Cr Level: 0 %
- H And D Enrichment Function: SPD
- H And D Enrichment Assignment: yes
- Serviceability: No
- With Recycled Cardboard: Yes
- WEEE Product Category: 5
- Response Time: < 50 ns
- H And D Domain: Safety
- Relationshiptype: Compatible relationship
- Total Lifecycle Carbon Footprint: 250 kg CO2 eq.
- China ROHS In Scope: No
- Short Circuit Protection: 100 kA
- Return Indicator: Y
- Nema Degree Of Protection: NEMA 2
- Take Back: No
- Tier: 1
Typical Applications
- QO Residential Load Centers
- Combination Service Entrance Devices (CSEDs)
- Single-Phase Electrical Distribution Systems
- Panelboard Surge Protection Retrofits
Why Square D?
Square D backs the Surgebreaker QO with an 18-month warranty, cULus Listing, and thermal fuse protection that safely disconnects at end of life for dependable, code-compliant surge protection. Its mercury-free, quick plug-on design supports straightforward installation in QO load centers and CSEDs for reliable equipment protection.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Surge Protection Device
- Voltage Rating:
- 120/240 VAC
- Series:
- Surgebreaker
- Listing:
- cULus
- Standards:
- UL 1449
- Configuration:
- 3-Wire
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Circuit Protection
- Product Subgroup:
- Surge Protection