C22.2 NO. 269.1-17 - Surge protective devices - Type 1 - Permanently connected Preface This is the second edition of CSA C22.2 No. 269.1, Surge protective devices - Type 1 - Permanently connected. It supersedes the previous edition published in 2014. This Standard is one in a series of standards dealing with surge protective devices. This Standard is issued by the CSA Group under Part II of the Canadian Electrical Code. For general information on the Standards of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part II, see the Preface of CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0. This edition incorporates numerous changes throughout to align the requirements with the revisions and updates made to other standards in this series. This Standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard. Scope 1.1 This Standard applies to surge protective devices (SPDs) intended for: a) permanently connected applications designed for limiting surge voltages and discharging surge currents; b) use on 50/60 Hz circuits over 42 V and up to 750 V ac; c) installation between the secondary of the service transformer and the line side of the service equipment overcurrent protective device. These devices may also be installed on the load side of the main overcurrent protective device; d) installation where external overcurrent protection may not be present; and e) indoor or outdoor use in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. 1.2 Type 1 SPDs intended for use in lightning protection systems are within the scope of this Standard. 1.3 Equipment designed solely for other power disturbances such as notches, sags and noise is not within the scope of this document. 1.4 SPDs discussed in this standard contain at least one voltage limiting or voltage switching component for diverting surge currents or dissipating surge energy, or both. Examples of such components are metal oxide varistors, silicon avalanche diodes, spark gaps and gas discharge tubes. Ferroresonators, motor- generators, uninterruptible power supplies, and filters containing only inductive or capacitive components are not considered SPDs in this standard. 1.5 In this Standard, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (nonmandatory) to define their application. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C22.2 NO. 269.2-17 - Surge protective devices - Type 2 - Permanently connected Preface This is the second edition of CSA C22.2 No. 269.2, Surge protective devices - Type 2 - Permanently connected. It supersedes the previous edition published in 2013. This Standard is one of a series of Standards dealing with surge protective devices. This Standard is issued by CSA Group under Part II of the Canadian Electrical Code. For general information on the Standards of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part II, see the Preface of CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0. This edition incorporates numerous changes throughout to align the requirements with the revisions and updates made to other standards in this series. Scope 1.1 This Standard applies to surge protective devices (SPDs) intended for a) permanently connected applications designed for limiting surge voltages and discharging surge currents; b) use on 50/60 Hz circuits over 42 V and up to 750 V ac; c) installation on the load side of the main overcurrent protective device; and d) indoor or outdoor use in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. 1.2 Equipment designed solely for other power disturbances such as notches, sags, and noise is not within the scope of this document. 1.3 SPDs discussed in this Standard contain at least one voltage limiting or voltage switching component for diverting surge currents or dissipating surge energy, or both. Examples of such components are metal oxide varistors, silicon avalanche diodes, spark gaps and gas discharge tubes. Ferroresonators, motor- generators, uninterruptible power supplies, and filters containing only inductive or capacitive components are not considered SPDs in this Standard. 1.4 In this Standard, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (nonmandatory) to define their application. 1.6 The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C22.2 NO. 269.3-17 - Surge protective devices - Type 3 - Cord connected, direct plug-in and receptacle type Preface This is the second edition of CSA C22.2 No. 269.3, Surge protective devices - Type 3 - Cord connected, direct plug-in and receptacle type. It supersedes the previous edition published in 2014. This Standard is one in a series of standards dealing with surge protective devices. This Standard is issued by CSA Group under Part II of the Canadian Electrical Code. For general information on the Standards of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part II, see the Preface of CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0. The edition incorporates numerous changes throughout to align the requirements with the revisions and updates made to other standards in this series. Scope 1.1 This Standard covers cord connected, direct plug-in and receptacle type SPDs whose primary function is to provide surge protection and that are intended to be marked SPD Type 3 in accordance with Clause 5.2 a). This product may also be used for power distribution circuits. 1.2 This Standard applies to SPDs intended for use on 50 or 60 Hz power circuits over 42 V and not exceeding 600 V. 1.3 Cord connected, direct plug-in, and receptacle type SPDs intended for use within 10 m of conductor distance from the main disconnect are also tested to the requirements of CSA C22.2 No. 269.2. 1.4 This Standard does not cover cord connected power bars with surge suppression capability built to CSA C22.2 No. 21 whose primary function is not to provide surge protection. 1.5 This Standard does not cover receptacles or current taps with surge protection capability built to CSA C22.2 No. 42 whose primary function is not to provide surge protection. 1.6 Requirements of this Standard do not include devices intended for marine applications. 1.7 Where the requirements of this Standard conflict with the requirements of CSA C22.2 No. 21 and CSA C22.2 No. 42, the requirements of this Standard shall take precedence. 1.8 This Standard covers products that are intended to be installed or used in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. 1.9 In this Standard, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (nonmandatory) to define their application. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C22.2 NO. 269.4-17 - Surge protective devices - Type 4 - Component assemblies Preface This is the second edition of CSA C22.2 No. 269.4, Surge protective devices - Type 4 - Component assemblies. It supersedes the previous edition published in 2014. This Standard is one in a series of standards dealing with surge protective devices. This Standard is issued by CSA Group under Part II of the Canadian Electrical Code. For general information on the Standards of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part II, see the Preface of CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0. This edition incorporates numerous changes throughout to align the requirements with the revisions and updates made to other standards in this series. Scope 1.1 This Standard covers component assembly surge protective devices (SPDs) consisting of two or more Type 5 components, intended for use in Type 1, 2, or 3 SPD applications or installation in other electrical equipment. Note: SPD components containing integral thermal devices are within the scope of CSA C22.2 No. 269.5. 1.2 Type 4 component assemblies are designed for repeated limiting of transient voltage surges as specified in this Standard on 50 or 60 Hz power circuits over 42 V and not exceeding 750 V. 1.3 The surge protective component used in a Type 4 component assembly may include but not be limited to metal oxide varistors (MOVs), silicon avalanche diodes (SADs), spark gaps, and gas discharge tubes (GDT). 1.4 This Standard does not apply to EMI filters which may have surge suppression characteristics as covered in CSA C22.2 No. 8. 1.5 The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only. 1.6 In this Standard, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (nonmandatory) to define their application. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C22.2 NO. 269.5-17 - Surge protective devices - Type 5 - ComponentsPreface This is the second edition of CSA C22.2 No. 269.5, Surge protective devices Type 5 - Components. It supersedes the previous edition published in 2014. This Standard is one of a series of standards dealing with surge protective devices. This Standard is issued by CSA Group under Part II of the Canadian Electrical Code. For general information on the Standards of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part II, see the Preface of CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0. The previous edition was written with the intent that the components tested to the requirements of this Standard were intended for use within a Type 1, Type 2, or Type 3 SPD device. This new edition was updated to allow for the testing and certification of components that might not necessarily be destined for use within an SPD device, but may instead be used within the circuitry of a domestic appliance or other such equipment. This edition also includes a new test section for thermal protective devices, a provision to allow the manufacturer to specify nominal discharge current levels, and numerous other minor updates throughout. Scope 1.1 This Standard applies to surge protective device (SPD) components designed to mitigate the effects of transient overvoltages and surge events and intended for use in surge protective devices (SPDs) or in non-SPD applications. 1.2 SPD Components containing integral thermal devices are within the scope of this Standard. 1.3 Components include but are not limited to metal oxide varistors (MOVs), silicon avalanche diodes (SADs), spark gaps (open or sealed type), and gas discharge tubes (GDT). 1.4 This Standard does not apply to products that are combinations of components nor to assemblies that use these components as covered in CSA C22.2 No. 269.4. 1.5 Components such as inductors or capacitors and other essentially linear components are not considered SPDs. 1.6 The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only. 1.7 In this Standard, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (nonmandatory) to define their application.