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Citel Type 2+3 SPDs in Hyderabad — Final-Line Surge Protection for Sensitive Electronics

Vasundhara Performance Solutions is the authorised Hyderabad supplier for Citel Type 2+3 SPDs — final-line surge protective devices for sensitive electronics (PLCs, servers, medical equipment, instrument loops) installed within 10 metres of the protected load. Per IEC 61643-11 Type 3 specification. Voltage protection level Up ≤ 1.0 kV brings residual surge voltage below the impulse withstand of sensitive equipment per IEC 61131-2 + IEC 60601. The third tier of a coordinated Type 1 / Type 2 / Type 3 cascade. Pan-India dispatch from Secunderabad warehouse.

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Citel Type 2+3 SPD Range

CITEL's final-line portfolio. Note that CITEL does not designate any part as pure Type 3 — devices for this duty are classified Type 2+3 or Type 2 (or 3) under IEC 61643-11.

Citel DAC50VGS — Type 2+3 DIN-Rail SPD

DIN-rail Type 2+3 SPD for cabinet installation close to sensitive loads, built on CITEL's patented VG technology — a gas-filled spark gap coordinated with a metal oxide varistor. Suited to final-circuit protection within the sub-distribution board serving PLC cabinets, instrument panels and control equipment. Consult the CITEL datasheet for In, Up and Uc figures for your supply voltage.

Citel DACF15S — Type 2+3 SPD with Integrated Fuse

Single-phase Type 2+3 pluggable SPD with an integrated backup fuse, removing the need for a separate external fuse at the final circuit. Suited to protecting equipment supplies where panel space is limited. Pluggable cartridge design allows module replacement without rewiring.

Citel DACN1-25VGS — Type 1+2+3 Combination SPD

True Type 1+2+3 combination SPD rated for direct lightning current, tested to the 10/350 µs waveform. Installed at the service entrance where a single device must cover lightning-current, switching-surge and final-line duty. Related parts: DAC1-13VGS and DACN1-35VGS.

Citel DLA / DLU — Data and Telecom Line Protection

DIN-rail protectors for data, signal and telecom pairs — DLA plug-in and DLU monobloc, in 6 V, 12 V, 24 V and 48 V variants. Tested to IEC 61643-21, which classifies data-line SPDs by category (C2, D1 and similar) rather than by the Type 1/2/3 scale used for power SPDs. For RS-485, 4-20 mA loops and telecom pairs.

Citel DS50PV — Type 2 Photovoltaic SPD

DC-side Type 2 SPD for photovoltaic strings and inverter inputs, rated to 600 V, 1000 V and 1500 V DC. The DS50VGPV variant adds VG technology, and the /12KT1 suffix denotes a Type 1+2 rating for arrays with direct-strike exposure. The newer DPVN range covers the same duty.

Status Monitoring & Replacement Modules

All Citel Type 2+3 SPDs include thermal-disconnect indicators (window or remote contact) for end-of-life detection. Replacement modules available for cartridge-format SPDs (no rewiring needed). See Citel Replacement Modules page.

Technical Specifications

Standard property values across the range. TDS / MSDS / per-batch COA available on enquiry.

Specifications

Electrical ratings differ by part number and by supply voltage, and CITEL publishes In, Imax, Up and Uc per variant rather than per family. Rather than reproduce a generic table here, we quote the exact ratings for the part selected against your single-line diagram and short-circuit data, and supply the corresponding CITEL datasheet with the offer.

Send your panel schedule and supply details and we will return part numbers with verified ratings, coordination notes and lead times.

Standards compliance: IEC 61643-11 Type 2+3 SPD specification · IEC 61643-11, the Indian Standard for low-voltage surge protective devices · IEC 61131-2 Cat II PLC impulse withstand · IEC 60601 medical electrical equipment · CE marked + RoHS compliant

Application Areas by Industry

Where Citel Type 2+3 SPDs ship from our Hyderabad warehouse — final-line protection close to sensitive equipment.

PLC + Automation Cabinet Protection

Citel DAC DIN-rail Type 2+3 SPD installed inside PLC cabinets for final-line protection of CPU + I/O modules + HMI panels. Reduces residual surge from upstream Type 1+2 to ≤ 1.0 kV — well below PLC IEC 61131-2 Cat II 1.5 kV impulse withstand. Auto-ancillary + process-plant + manufacturing PLC installations.

Server Rack + IT Equipment

Citel DACF15S Type 2+3 SPD with integrated fuse at server-rack power distribution, paired with MJ8-POE RJ45 protectors on the Ethernet side. Protects switch-mode power supplies from switching surges on the final circuit.

Medical Equipment + Hospital Critical Care

Citel DAC50VGS Type 2+3 SPDs on the final distribution boards serving imaging, theatre and critical-care equipment, with DLA or DLU protectors on nurse-call and monitoring signal pairs.

Instrument Loops + Process Control

Citel DLA data-line Type 2+3 SPD on 4-20 mA instrument loops + RS-485 serial communications reaching DCS + PLC + smart instruments in process plants. Refinery + chemical + pharma instrumentation protection.

Solar PV Installations

Citel DS50PV on the DC string side and DAC50VGS on the inverter AC output. For arrays with direct-strike exposure use the DS50PV /12KT1 Type 1+2 variant.

Building Automation + BMS

Citel DAC DIN-rail Type 3 for building management system (BMS) cabinets — fire alarm panels, access control, CCTV recorder enclosures. Final protection close to the sensitive controller. Commercial + hospital + IT building MEP installations.

Why Source Citel Type 2+3 SPDs from Vasundhara

Type 3 is the third tier of coordinated surge protection — close to the load, low Up, protecting equipment beyond the reach of Type 1+2 alone. Citel's engineered Type 3 range delivers IEC 61643 compliance at competitive pricing.

1. Authorised Citel Distribution

Genuine Citel France product through Citel India's official distribution channel. Manufacturer authorisation documentation provided on enquiry. Cartridge-traceability from manufacturer to installation site — critical for warranty claims after lightning events.

2. Same-Day Hyderabad Dispatch

Stocked SKUs ship same-day from Secunderabad warehouse. Less-common configurations typically 5-7 working days from Citel India stock or factory dispatch. Replacement cartridges stocked for service contracts.

3. SPD Coordination Engineering

Free SPD coordination calculations for projects where Vasundhara is the supply partner — Type 1 / Type 2 / Type 3 cascade design per IEC 61643-12, distance-rule verification, energy coordination check, fuse / MCB selection for SPD upstream protection.

4. GeM & Project Pricing

GeM-registered seller. Citel SPDs available through GeM for PSU buyers. Project-pricing on bulk orders (50+ poles) for OEM panel-builders, EPC contractors, solar EPCs.

5. Single-Vendor Electrical Safety Kit

One PO for Citel Type 2+3 SPD + companion SPDs (Type 1, 2, 3) + downstream isolators + earthing accessories. Reduces vendor count for panel-builders sourcing the complete LV protection kit. See our Citel brand page.

6. Compliance Documentation Pack

Per-shipment test certificates (CE, IEC 61643-11 / IEC 61643-21 type-test), factory test reports, manufacturer authorisation letters from Citel France. Suitable for IEC 60364 / IS 732 panel-builder audits, MEP consultant submittals, EPC project documentation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from MEP + process-instrumentation + IT-cabinet installation buyers sourcing Citel Type 2+3 SPDs through Vasundhara.

Why do I need Type 2+3 SPD when I already have Type 1 + Type 2?

Type 1 SPD at the building incomer reduces direct lightning + close-strike surge to ~2.5 kV. Type 2 at sub-distribution further reduces to ~1.5 kV. But PLCs (1.5 kV impulse withstand), servers (1.0 kV), and medical equipment (0.5-1.0 kV per IEC 60601) need residual voltage ≤ 1.0 kV at the protected load. Type 2+3 SPD installed within 10 metres of the sensitive equipment achieves this final reduction. Without Type 3, even properly-installed Type 1+2 may not adequately protect modern sensitive electronics.

Where should the Type 2+3 SPD be installed?

Type 2+3 SPD must be installed within 10 metres of the protected equipment — closer is better. Typical installations: (1) inside the equipment cabinet itself (PLC cabinet, server rack PDU); (2) on the wall adjacent to the equipment; (3) as a plug-strip directly at the equipment power point. Long cabling between Type 2+3 SPD and equipment defeats the purpose — inductive voltage drop on the cable adds residual surge that Type 3 was meant to prevent.

How do I size the Type 2+3 SPD for my installation?

Type 2+3 SPDs are sized by In (nominal discharge current, 8/20 µs) and Up (voltage protection level): (1) In ≥ 5 kA for most installations (sufficient since Type 1+2 upstream have already absorbed most of the surge energy); (2) Up ≤ 1.0 kV for PLC + server + IT equipment; Up ≤ 0.6 kV for IEC 60601 medical equipment. Standard Citel Type 2+3 SPDs deliver In 5 kA + Up ≤ 1.0 kV — covers 90% of installations.

What is the difference between Citel DAC, DLU and DLA?

DAC — DIN-rail mount Type 3 for installation inside electrical cabinets (PLC cabinets, sub-distribution boards). DLU — plug-strip Type 3 for direct insertion at equipment power point (server rack PDU, lab equipment, medical devices). DLA — Type 3 for data + signal lines (Ethernet, RS-485, 4-20 mA instrument loops). Most installations need both DAC (power-line) and DLA (data-line) for complete protection of equipment with both power + signal entries.

How often should Type 2+3 SPDs be replaced?

All Citel Type 2+3 SPDs include thermal-disconnect status indicators (window or remote contact) for end-of-life detection. Visual check after every lightning event in the area + monthly during routine inspections. Annual functional testing per IEC 61643-12 — measure leakage current, check Uc, verify status indicator. Replace SPDs immediately when indicator shows end-of-life — operated SPDs no longer protect. Typical service life: 5-15 years depending on local lightning activity + surge frequency.

Can I install Citel Type 2+3 SPD myself, or do I need an electrician?

DIN-rail Type 2+3 SPD (DAC series) installation requires a licensed electrician — wiring into the distribution board, proper grounding, lead-length compliance, isolation switches. Plug-strip Type 2+3 SPD (DLU series) for plug-in equipment can be self-installed by competent IT/maintenance staff — simply plug equipment into the SPD outlet, plug SPD into the wall. For data-line SPDs (DLA), follow OEM wiring diagrams + ensure proper grounding.

Do you supply Citel Type 2+3 SPD in 220V and 415V variants?

Yes. Standard Citel Type 2+3 SPD variants: 220-275 V Uc for single-phase 230 V systems; 320-440 V Uc for three-phase 415 V systems. Plus 24 V DC + 48 V DC variants for telecom equipment + railway signal applications. Pan-India dispatch from our Secunderabad warehouse. Bulk pricing on volumes >100 SPDs for project supply.

Is Vasundhara the authorised Citel Type 2+3 SPD distributor for South India?

Yes. Vasundhara Performance Solutions Pvt Ltd is the authorised Citel Surge Protection distributor for Hyderabad, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and South India. Full manufacturer authorisation documentation provided on enquiry. See our Citel brand page for the complete portfolio.

Related Citel Surge Protection Resources

Complete Citel SPD portfolio supplied by Vasundhara — coordinated Type 1 + 2 + 3 cascade for full equipment protection.

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