# Surge protective device assembly

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Publisher: Elora Grid
Updated: 2026-10-13
Lookup label: SPD
Drawing use: GA, SLD
Reference families: Manufacturer

A surge protective device limits specified transient overvoltages through its connected protection paths.

## What it represents

A surge protective device limits specified transient overvoltages through its connected protection paths.
Place connection terminals and replacement cartridges where they can be inspected and serviced. The GA locates the physical item; the associated schematic or equipment schedule records its electrical interfaces.
The preview is independent educational geometry and is not a manufacturer outline, fabrication drawing or verified standard graphic. Obtain the applicable model drawing from the cited official source before making a dimensional layout.

## How to read it

- Place connection terminals and replacement cartridges where they can be inspected and serviced.
- Device type, system arrangement and connection requirements are separate from enclosure width.

## Information to show or reference

- Confirm the exact equipment identity, drawing revision and installation orientation.
- Place connection terminals and replacement cartridges where they can be inspected and serviced.
- Cross-reference the terminals, cable routes and service tasks with the equipment schedule.

## Important distinction

Device type, system arrangement and connection requirements are separate from enclosure width.

## Facts

- Record type: Generic equipment / layout object
- Drawing role: Physical location and interface coordination
- Dimensions: Not specified here; use the selected manufacturer drawing
- Artwork: Original conceptual envelope; unitless and not to scale

## Public references

- [Control cabinet components and automation products](https://www.phoenixcontact.com/en-au/products) — Phoenix Contact. Public manufacturer or design reference relevant to this equipment class.

## Graphic scope

Independent original educational concept illustration by Elora Grid. Not a certified standards graphic or manufacturer footprint. Unitless; not to scale. Original artwork licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Publisher material is linked only.