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Schneider Electric A9L16659 — Surge Protection Devices (SPD)

Schneider Electric A9L16659 Acti9 iPRD65r Type 2 Surge Arres

MPNA9L16659
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Schneider Electric Acti9 iPRD65r, Type 2 MOV surge arrester, 4P, 340 V continuous, 65 kA max discharge, with remote signaling, white (RAL 9003).

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

Specifications

A9L16659 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product nameActi9 iPRD
Product/component typeSurge arrester with pluggable cartridge
Product rangeActi9
Compatibility codeIPRD65r
Device applicationDistribution
A9L16659 — 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: 20 kA (L/PE) Common mode: 20 kA (N/PE)
Max. discharge current (Imax)Common mode: 65 kA L/PE Common mode: 65 kA N/PE
Total discharge current (Itotal)260 kA
Surge arrester technologyMOV
Surge arrester typeElectrical distribution network
A9L16659 — 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 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
A9L16659 — Signalling
ParameterValue
Remote signallingWith
Signal contact configuration1 SD (1 C/O)
Signalling circuit rating0.25 A/250 V AC 50/60 Hz
A9L16659 — Approvals
ParameterValue
StandardsEN 61643-11 IEC 61643-11
A9L16659 — 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 mm
Depth69 mm
9 mm pitch units8
Terminal tightening torque2.5 N.m
ColourWhite (RAL 9003)
A9L16659 — 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

The Schneider Electric A9L16659 is an Acti9 iPRD65r Type 2 surge arrester with pluggable MOV cartridges, four poles, and a 340 V maximum continuous operating voltage (L/PE, N/PE). It is designed for TN-C earthing systems in electrical distribution networks and clips onto a DIN rail. The unit includes a remote signaling contact (1 C/O, rated 0.25 A / 250 V AC) for monitoring the protection status from a panel or PLC.

Rated for a nominal discharge current (In) of 20 kA per mode (L/PE, N/PE) and a maximum discharge current (Imax) of 65 kA per mode — this is the peak single-event surge it can safely divert. The total discharge current (Itotal) across all modes reaches 260 kA, which covers a direct lightning strike on the building service entrance. The voltage protection level (Up) stays below 1.5 kV (L/PE, N/PE), meaning downstream equipment with a 1.5 kV impulse withstand rating sees coordinated protection. The associated circuit-breaker options (IC60N, iC60H, all 50 A curve C) serve as the disconnector; the surge arrester itself has no integral overcurrent protection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest alternative to A9L16659 in the Acti9 iPRD family?

The evidence does not list an official successor order code. The current Acti9 iPRD range includes Type 2 surge arresters with similar pole configurations and discharge ratings, but no direct pin-compatible replacement is documented. Verify the required ratings (Uc, In, Imax, Up) against the current catalog for a parametric match.

MPN
A9L16659