Citel Gas filled spark gap, 650VDC sparkover voltage

Product Overview

The BE800 is a 2-electrode gas-filled spark gap (GDT/GSG) surge protective device designed for high-performance surge protection applications requiring superior discharge capacity and interrupting capability. This non-radioactive gas tube features optimized interrupting capacity with 100kA nominal discharge current capability and 200kA impulse current withstand, providing reliable overvoltage protection for electrical and electronic systems in demanding industrial environments.

Key Features:

• 2-Electrode GDT Technology: Gas-filled spark gap design for reliable surge protection without radioactive materials
• Optimized Interrupting Capacity: Enhanced follow current interrupting capability for superior performance
• High Discharge Capacity: 100kA nominal discharge current (15 x 8/20μs impulses) with 200kA total maximum discharge
• Extreme Impulse Current Rating: 100kA impulse current withstand per pole (10/350μs) for direct lightning strike protection
• Low Capacitance: Less than 7pF capacitance for minimal signal interference in high-frequency applications
• Consistent Sparkover Characteristics: DC sparkover voltage ≥650V with maximum impulse sparkover <1500V
• Wide Operating Range: -40°C to +90°C operating and storage temperature capability
• High Insulation Resistance: Greater than 1GΩ for reliable isolation when not conducting

Technical Specifications:

• Article Number: BE800 (Part Number 90132095)
• Technology: 2-electrode gas-filled spark gap (non-radioactive)
• DC Sparkover Voltage: ≥650V (100V/s)
• Impulse Sparkover Voltage: <1500V (1.2/50μs to 6kV)
• Maximum Impulse Sparkover: <1500V (1kV/μs)
• Nominal Discharge Current (In): 100kA (15 x 8/20μs impulses)
• Max. Discharge Current (Imax): 200kA total (8/20μs)
• Impulse Current (Iimp): 100kA per pole (10/350μs)
• Capacitance: <7pF
• Insulation Resistance: >1GΩ
• DC Holdover Voltage: 800V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +90°C
• Connection: Threaded rod M8
• Quality Level: AQL 0.65 II per DIN ISO 2859

Compatible Accessories:

• Mounting Hardware: M8 threaded mounting accessories
• Protective Enclosures: Compatible with standard GDT enclosure systems
• Series Resistors: 300Ω series resistor configurations
• Parallel Components: 150Ω resistor with 100nF capacitor parallel configurations
• Testing Equipment: Impulse testing apparatus for 8/20μs and 10/350μs waveforms

Compliance & Certifications:

• Standards: IEC 61643-11
• Quality Control: AQL 0.65 II per DIN ISO 2859
• Environmental: RoHS compliant

Applications:

Essential for primary surge protection in telecommunications infrastructure, power distribution systems, industrial control equipment, renewable energy installations, lightning protection systems, building electrical panels, sensitive electronic equipment protection, measurement and control systems, and any application requiring high-capacity surge protection with low capacitance characteristics where direct lightning strike protection, follow current interruption, and reliable overvoltage limiting at 800V holdover voltage are critical requirements for system integrity and equipment safety in harsh industrial and outdoor environments.