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Schneider Electric A9L15590 — Surge Protection Devices (SPD)

Schneider Electric A9L15590 Acti9 iPF40r Surge Arrester, 4P,

MPNA9L15590
Obsolete

Schneider Electric Acti9 iPF series, A9L15590 iPF40r, Type 2 surge arrester, 4 poles, 340 V Uc, 40 kA max discharge current, with remote signalling contacts.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

A9L15590 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product nameActi9 iPF
Product/component typeSurge arrester
Product rangeActi9
Compatibility codeIPF40r
Device applicationDistribution
A9L15590 — Protection ratings
ParameterValue
SPD class/typeType 2
Max. continuous operating voltage (Uc)Common mode: 340 V L/PE Common mode: 340 V N/PE
Voltage protection level (Up)Common mode Common mode <1.5 kV type 2 N/PE
Nominal discharge current (In)Common mode: 15 kA (L/PE) Common mode: 15 kA (N/PE)
Max. discharge current (Imax)Common mode: 40 kA L/PE Common mode: 40 kA N/PE
Total discharge current (Itotal)160 kA
Surge arrester technologyMOV
Surge arrester typeElectrical distribution network
A9L15590 — Electrical
ParameterValue
Rated operational voltage (Ue)230/400 V AC (+/- 10 %) at 50/60 Hz
Pole configuration4P
Earthing systemTN-C
Associated disconnector device typeAssociated circuit breaker IC60N 40 A curve C - Icu 10 kA Associated circuit breaker iC60H 40 A curve C - Icu 15 kA Associated circuit breaker iC60L 40 A curve C - Icu 25 kA
A9L15590 — Signalling
ParameterValue
Remote signallingWith
Signal contact configuration1 SD (1 C/O)
Signalling circuit rating0.25 A/250 V AC 50/60 Hz
A9L15590 — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsEN 61643-11 IEC 61643-11
Quality labels / certificationsKEMA-KEUR NF OVE
A9L15590 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Terminal connectionsTunnel type terminal (downside) 2.5...35 mm² Tunnel type terminal (upside) 2.5...35 mm²
Mounting modeClip-on (DIN rail)
Width72 mm
Height81.4 mm
Depth69 mm
9 mm pitch units8
Terminal tightening torque2.5 N.m
ColourWhite (RAL 9003)
A9L15590 — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating ambient temperature-25...60 °C
Relative humidity5...90 %
Storage ambient temperature-40...85 °C
Impact protection (IK)IK03 conforming to IEC 62262
Operating altitude2000 m

Product details

It's a 4-pole MOV-based unit rated for 230/400 V AC systems with a maximum continuous operating voltage of 340 V common mode on L/PE and N/PE. The headline number here is the 40 kA maximum discharge current per mode, with a nominal discharge current of 15 kA — that's the figure you size coordination against downstream SPDs.

The 40 kA Imax (maximum discharge current) tells you this unit can survive a direct lightning-induced surge up to that level once. The 15 kA In (nominal discharge current) is the repeated-surge rating — this is the figure that governs service life in a location with frequent switching transients. The protection level Up is under 1.5 kV common mode, which means it clamps the surge low enough to protect downstream equipment with a 1.5 kV impulse withstand rating. The 340 V Uc means it won't thermally run away on a 400 V line with typical tolerances, but it does assume a TN-C earthing system — verify your system configuration before committing.

Clip-on DIN rail mounting, 72 mm wide (4 modules at 18 mm pitch), 69 mm deep, 81.4 mm tall. The 8-pitch 9 mm spacing is standard for the Acti9 range, so it lines up with busbars and neighbouring MCBs. The white RAL 9003 housing blends into a standard commercial panel aesthetic.

Associated breaker and remote signalling

This unit is designed to be paired with an associated circuit breaker — the spec lists IC60N, iC60H, or iC60L at 40 A curve C, with Icu ratings of 10, 15, or 25 kA respectively. That breaker provides the overcurrent backup the SPD needs per EN 61643-11. The remote signalling contact is a single changeover (1 SD, 1 C/O) rated at 0.25 A / 250 V AC — useful for feeding a status back to a PLC or BMS so you know when the MOV has degraded and the cartridge needs replacement.

Operating temperature range is -25 to 60 °C, storage from -40 to 85 °C, with relative humidity 5 to 90 %. Operating altitude rated to 2000 m. IK03 impact protection per IEC 62262 means it withstands a 0.35 J impact — enough for normal handling in a locked panel, but not for exposed locations. No IP rating is listed, which is typical for DIN-rail SPDs that live inside an enclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is A9L15590's listed depth and width?

The depth is 69 mm and the width is 72 mm (4 modules at 18 mm pitch). Height is 81.4 mm.

What compliance documentation does this brand provide for A9L15590?

The unit carries KEMA-KEUR, NF, and OVE quality marks, and complies with EN 61643-11 and IEC 61643-11 standards. It is designed for TN-C earthing systems.

Where can I buy A9L15590 and how is it quoted?

This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time — no stock figures or lead-time numbers are published here.

MPN
A9L15590