Issue:
What are the replacement components for IMA series Surge Protective Devices?
Product Line:
Surge Protective Devices (SPDs)
Environment:
Type IMA surge protective devices.
Cause:
Replacement or Repair Parts
Resolution:
To find the right replacement parts for your IMA series Surge Protective Devices (SPDs), refer to the Replacement Component Selector Table provided below. You can also find an example of a typical product label and catalog number at the end of this article.
Battery Replacement in TVS Front Display Panel
The front display components contains internal batteries that power the LCD status display. These batteries are not user-replaceable, as they are permanently embedded within the sealed module.
If the LCD display becomes non-functional, either due to battery depletion or internal component failure, the entire front display module must be replaced to restore visual status indication. There is no access or service procedure for replacing just the batteries.
Key Points:
- Battery Location: Permanently connected to the PCB in the front display.
- Replacement Procedure: Replace the entire front display.
- No Field Service Option: Batteries are not designed for field replacement or servicing.
This design ensures reliability and tamper resistance but requires full display replacement when the display reaches end-of-life.
Replacement Component Matrix
Catalog Number | Peak Surge Current | Module Catalog Number "A" Phase | Module Catalog Number "B" Phase | Module Catalog Number "C" Phase | Diagnostic Cable (3 per kit) | Front Display (NEMA 1 SPDs only) |
TVS1IMA12P | 120kA | MA1IMA12 | N/A | MA1IMA12 | TVS36PCK | TVS1DSPHC |
TVS1IMA16P | 160kA | MA1IMA16 | N/A | MA1IMA16 | TVS36PCK | TVS1DSPHC |
TVS1IMA24P | 240kA | MA1IMA24 | N/A | MA1IMA24 | TVS36PCK | TVS1DSPHC |
TVS2IMA12P | 120kA | MA1IMA12 | MA1IMA12 | MA1IMA12 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS2IMA16P | 160kA | MA1IMA16 | MA1IMA16 | MA1IMA16 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS2IMA24P | 240kA | MA1IMA24 | MA1IMA24 | MA1IMA24 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS3IMA12P | 120kA | MA1IMA12 | MA3IMA12 | MA1IMA12 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS3IMA16P | 160kA | MA1IMA16 | MA3IMA16 | MA1IMA16 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS3IMA24P | 240kA | MA1IMA24 | MA3IMA24 | MA1IMA24 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS4IMA12P | 120kA | MA4IMA12 | MA4IMA12 | MA4IMA12 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS4IMA16P | 160kA | MA4IMA16 | MA4IMA16 | MA4IMA16 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS4IMA24P | 240kA | MA4IMA24 | MA4IMA24 | MA4IMA24 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS8IMA12P | 120kA | MA8IMA12 | MA8IMA12 | MA8IMA12 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS8IMA16P | 160kA | MA8IMA16 | MA8IMA16 | MA8IMA16 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS8IMA24P | 240kA | MA8IMA24 | MA8IMA24 | MA8IMA24 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS1IMA12PC | 120kA | MA1IMA12 | N/A | MA1IMA12 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS1IMA16PC | 160kA | MA1IMA16 | N/A | MA1IMA16 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS1IMA24PC | 240kA | MA1IMA24 | N/A | MA1IMA24 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS2IMA12PC | 120kA | MA1IMA12 | MA1IMA12 | MA1IMA12 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS2IMA16PC | 160kA | MA1IMA16 | MA1IMA16 | MA1IMA16 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS2IMA24PC | 240kA | MA1IMA24 | MA1IMA24 | MA1IMA24 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS3IMA12PC | 120kA | MA1IMA12 | MA3IMA12 | MA1IMA12 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS3IMA16PC | 160kA | MA1IMA16 | MA3IMA16 | MA1IMA16 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS3IMA24PC | 240kA | MA1IMA24 | MA3IMA24 | MA1IMA24 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS4IMA12PC | 120kA | MA4IMA12 | MA4IMA12 | MA4IMA12 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS4IMA16PC | 160kA | MA4IMA16 | MA4IMA16 | MA4IMA16 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS4IMA24PC | 240kA | MA4IMA24 | MA4IMA24 | MA4IMA24 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS8IMA12PC | 120kA | MA8IMA12 | MA8IMA12 | MA8IMA12 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS8IMA16PC | 160kA | MA8IMA16 | MA8IMA16 | MA8IMA16 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
TVS8IMA24PC | 240kA | MA8IMA24 | MA8IMA24 | MA8IMA24 | TVS36PCK | TVS3DSPHC |
Surgelogic Label
To locate the part number for your SPD, find a white Surgelogic sticker inside your SPD. Usually, you can find this sticker on the sidewalls or on the door of the SPD. The label will resemble the following: