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Rated for a nominal discharge current (In) of 20 kA common mode and a maximum discharge current (Imax) of 65 kA L/PE, it limits voltage surges to a protection level (Up) of under 1.5 kV common mode — sufficient to protect downstream equipment in TT and TN-C earthing systems. The arrester clips onto a DIN rail (clip-on mounting) and occupies a 17.7 mm width (2 x 9 mm pitches) with a depth of 69 mm and height of 80.8 mm. Tunnel-type terminals on both top and bottom accept 2.5 to 35 mm² conductors; tightening torque is 2.5 N·m. The white housing (RAL 9003) carries an IK03 impact rating per IEC 62262. The A9L15683 is designed to be paired with an associated circuit breaker for disconnection — compatible options include the iC60N, iC60H, NG125N, NG125H, or NG125L, all 50 A curve C with Icu ratings from 10 kA up to 50 kA. It carries quality labels OVE, KEMA-KEUR, and NF, and complies with EN 61643-11 and IEC 61643-11.","metaTitle":"Schneider Electric A9L15683 Acti9 iPF Surge Arrester, Type 2","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric A9L15683 Acti9 iPF Type 2 surge arrester, 1P, 340V, 20kA nominal discharge. Obsolete — sourced to order against RFQ. EN/IEC 61643-11.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Obsolete","categoryPath":["1-Pole MCB (DIN Rail)"],"specifications":{"Depth":"69 mm","Width":"17.7 mm","Colour":"White (RAL 9003)","Height":"80.8 mm","Standards":"EN 61643-11 IEC 61643-11","9 Mm Pitches":"2","Product name":"Acti9 iPF","Mounting mode":"Clip-on (DIN rail)","Market segment":"Small commercial","Quality labels":"OVE KEMA-KEUR NF","Earthing system":"TT TN-C","lifecycle_stage":"current","Range Of Product":"Acti9","Range of product":"IPF","Device short name":"iPF","Poles description":"1P","Relative humidity":"5...90 %","Remote signalling":"Without","Tightening torque":"2.5 N.m","Compatibility code":"IPF65","Device application":"Distribution","Operating altitude":"2000 m","Surge arrester type":"Electrical distribution network","Connections - terminals":"Tunnel type terminal (downside) 2.5...35 mm² Tunnel type terminal (upside) 2.5...35 mm²","IK degree of protection":"IK03 conforming to IEC 62262","Disconnector device type":"Associated circuit breaker IC60N 50 A curve C - Icu 10 kA Associated circuit breaker iC60H 50 A curve C - Icu 15 kA Associated circuit breaker NG125N 50 A curve C - Icu 25 kA Associated circuit breaker NG125H 50 A curve C - Icu 36 kA Associated circuit breaker NG125L 50 A curve C - Icu 50 kA","Maximum discharge current":"Common mode: 65 kA L/PE","Nominal discharge current":"Common mode: 20 kA (L/PE) Common mode: 20 kA (N/PE)","Product or component type":"Surge arrester","Surge arrester class type":"Type 2","Surge arrester technology":"MOV","[Ue] rated operational voltage":"230 V AC (+/- 10 %) at 50/60 Hz","Ambient air temperature for storage":"-40...85 °C","Ambient air temperature for operation":"-25...60 °C","Maximum [Up] voltage protection level":"Common mode <1.5 kV type 2 L/PE","[Uc] maximum continuous operating voltage":"Common mode: 340 V L/PE Common mode: 340 V N/PE"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/9a99249ea7d1be038a7b40fb0298629b.pdf","sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/sg/en/product/A9L15683/ipf65-modular-surge-arrester-1-pole-340v/","alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/A9L15683/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the closest alternative to A9L15683 in the Acti9 range?","answer":"Schneider Electric's current-production Type 2 surge arresters in the Acti9 iPF family (e.g., the iPFN or iPFL series) are the functional successors. Verify the specific voltage and discharge current requirements against the replacement's datasheet before specifying."},{"question":"Where can I buy A9L15683?","answer":"The A9L15683 is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — submit an RFQ for a firm position."},{"question":"What are the key ratings of A9L15683?","answer":"It is a Type 2 MOV surge arrester rated for 230 V AC (+/- 10 %) at 50/60 Hz, with a Uc of 340 V, nominal discharge current 20 kA, maximum discharge current 65 kA, and voltage protection level Up < 1.5 kV."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does A9L15683 carry?","answer":"The A9L15683 complies with EN 61643-11 and IEC 61643-11, and carries quality labels OVE, KEMA-KEUR, and NF. It is rated for TT and TN-C earthing systems."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/A9L15683","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/schneider/A9L15683 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}