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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTOR FOR
AC/DC POWER SUPPLY USE (1A) MODEL
MDP-100
MDP-200
BEFORE USE ....
Thank you for choosing M-System. Before use, please check
contents of the package you received as outlined below.
If you have any problems or questions with the product,
please contact M-System’s Sales Office or representatives.
■PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Surge protector....................................................................(1)
DIN rail mounting adaptor*...............................................(1)
Screws for DIN rail mounting (M4 × 8)* ...........................(2)
*Included with option code /A33
■MODEL NO.
Confirm Model No. marking on the product to be exactly
what you ordered.
■INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This manual describes necessary points of caution when
you use this product, including installation, connection and
basic maintenance procedures.
LIMITATION APPLICABLE TO M-RESTER
The M-RESTER will protect electronics equipment from
damage caused by lightning by absorbing most of the
surge voltages.
However, M-RESTER may not be effective against cer-
tain extremely high voltages caused by a direct or almost
direct hit by lightning.
M-RESTER must be installed according to this installa-
tion / instruction manual.
GENERAL
■FUNCTION & FEATURES
• Designed for AC and specifically for DC power supplies
up to 1A
• Beneficial for protecting instruments from counter elec-
tromotive force by inductors and of course normal light-
ning surges entering from power supply lines
• 1A fuse incorporated in element circuit
■SPECIFICATIONS
LINE TO LINE LINE TO
EARTH
MDP-100 MDP-200
Max. line voltage (Uc) 120V AC
170V DC
250V AC
355V DC ----
Discharge voltage 190V 410V 410V
Voltage protection level (Up)
400V 800V 800V
Leakage current ≤ 0.1mA
@150V DC
≤ 0.1mA
@300V DC
≤ 0.1mA
@300V DC
Response time ≤ 0.1 microsecond.
Max. discharge current (Imax)
1000A (8 / 20 µs)
Nominal current (IN) 1.0A
Internal series resistance ≤ 0.4 Ω including return
Dielectric strength of the
base module
1500V AC @1 minute
(G terminal to other terminals)
POINTS OF CAUTION
■ENVIRONMENT
• When heavy dust or metal particles are present in the
air, install the surge protector inside proper housing with
sufficient ventilation.
• Do not install the surge protector where it is subjected to
continuous vibration. Do not subject the unit to physical
impact.
• Environmental temperature must be within -5 to +60°C
(23 to 140°F) with relative humidity within 30 to 90% RH
in order to ensure adequate life span and operation.
■DIELECTRIC STRENGTH TEST
• Loosen the screw located at the left-center of the element
and remove the element module from the base before
conducting a dielectric strength testing. Otherwise the
element will start discharging at a voltage exceeding the
max. continuous operating voltage (Uc), which can cause
insulation failure of the module.
Be sure to return the element and fasten securely after
the test.
■AND ....
• We recommend that you keep spare surge protectors so
that you can replace them when necessary.
• Lightning surge can enter not only through power supply
lines but also through signal lines. We recommend that
you also use the surge protectors for signal line for suffi-
cient protection.
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
M•RESTER
Ground Terminal (G)
(used as mounting bracket)
Head Element Base
Specifications
Head Element is secured to Base
with screw when the surge protector