RTM surge protection devices provide protection to equipment connected to
AC power supplies against the damaging effects of lightning strikes or voltage
surges. The RTM Series offers single phase devices with MOV or SAD component
technology, which help reduce the failure rate of Trackside Functional Modules
(TFMs) during lightning storms, and therefore can improve Solid State Interlock
(SSI) performance and prolong the service life of protected equipment.
They are employed on the incoming power supplies or tail cables, providing
protection of the 110V, 140V and 650V power supplies in the SSI equipment
cases and rooms. These highly innovative protection devices provide the ideal
protection solution for signals, points, level crossings etc. at each, and in between,
every station.
The RTM Series feature high surge current handling capabilities which operates in two stages to ensure continuity of transient
suppression. Under normal conditions the RTM will automatically reset after clamping smaller, more commonly occurring
surges, and two green lights indicate that full protection is present. However, should a surge current in excess of 75kA or 12kA
(depending on the model selected), appear on the line, it will be clamped by the RTM, but the first protection stage may
possibly suffer damage and fail safe.
In this instance, one green light from the damaged RTM module will be extinguished and although the system will still be
protected, the unit should be replaced before a further large surge can remove the second stage.
There is no protection present when the RTM modules lights are not illuminated, although unprotected power is still supplied.
The RTM is fitted with a remote signalling facility, where volt free terminals (which can be connected as either normally open or
normally closed), open or close when the first protection stage is lost (one green light on) and these can be used to activate
a remote indicator such as a lamp or alarm.
The switching contacts are completely isolated from the supply and may be used for AC mains voltage 230V RMS 1 Amp or
30V DC 2 Amp loads.
Installation - The RTM is connected in parallel (or "shunt") across the supply to be protected. The connecting cable does not carry the
supply current, only the current associated with suppressing the transient overvoltage.
The unit is provided with mounting for Top hat style symmetric DIN rail (35 x 7.5), and terminals accept cables up to 35mm².
However the RTM must be connected with cable having a cross section of not less than 10mm² and must be connected to
supply terminals using cable of the shortest length possible (it is recommended that, if possible the cable length should not
exceed 25cm.)
Fusing - The RTM Series is suitable for direct connection to a line rated up to 100A with 16mm² min connecting cables. However it
should be remembered that if the unit were to see a surge in excess of its designed capability, then the main fuse would be
ruptured and the supply disconnected.
Provision of additional inline disconnecting fuses to the RTM will overcome the above and also provide isolation for maintenance
and exchange.
Units can be connected to a supply of greater than 100A providing inline fuses rated 50A min - 100A max (BS HD60269-2:2010,
BS88-2:2010) are fitted. In order to discriminate with the supply fuse, the inline fuse should be in the ratio of 1:2. The inline fuses
can be replaced by MCBs providing they are type C.
Maintenance - The RTM Series requires no maintenance, but the lights and condition of connecting cables and terminations should be
checked regularly, particularly following lightning activity, to ensure full protection is present. The remote signalling facility is
ideal where units are fitted in infrequently inspected housings.
Component Technology - The RTM series of surge protection devices provides protection of critical assets through carefully matched high energy
absorbing elements.
SAD Surge Protection Modules - Silicon avalanche diode (SAD) models conduct maximum current without any increase in clamping voltage. They offer
extremely low clamping of <500 volts and an exceptionally fast response time of less than <5 nanoseconds. The robust
nature of this component technology offers long product life expectancy, ideally suited for mission critical applications.
MOV Surge Protection Modules - Metal oxide varistor (MOV) models provide excellent clamping of transients within <10 nanoseconds and are ideally suited
for high/medium/low risk applications.
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Features:
 Maximum surge current ratings exceed the 10kA requirements
of BS6651:1999 Annex C, to provide long life and low maintenance
Meets the requirements of BS EN62305:2006 (which replaced BS6651:
1999 Annex C in August 2008) and BS EN61643-11/12 - Type II, Class II
BS6651:1999 Annex C - Location category C
Protection of equipment connected to AC power supplies
against the damaging effects of lightning strikes or voltage surges
Fitment to nominal 110V, 140V and 650V SSI AC power supplies in
the line side equipment housings
Two stage (redundant) protection with pre-failure indication
DIN Rail mountable
Dual thermal and current overload fusing
Full protection status indication with remote signalling
650V model (RTM150/650) approved for use on AC electrified,
DC electrified and non-electrified lines
110V and 140V models (RTM12/110 and RTM12/140) approved for
use on AC electrified and non-electrified lines
MOV and SAD component technology
Compact design
Low "let through" voltage.
Resilient design with long service life
Simple installation
Benefits:
Service life of protected equipment extended
Reduces failure rate of TFMs during lightning storms,
improves system performance
Cost of surge protection devices far outweighs safety
issues, downtime and equipment replacement.
Applications:
Protection for signals, points, level crossings etc at each,
and in between, every station
Protection of expensive power assets
Quality Assurance:
Approved to BS EN ISO9001
Models:
RTM12/110
PADS No: 086/047167
RTM12/140
PADS No: 086/047166
RTM150/650
PADS No: 086/047165
Data Sheet
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