INSTRUCTIONS

OVER-VOLTAGE
PROTECTOR (OVP)
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APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS Blocking Threshold Blind Tapped Mounting Hole

Choose: 2/2 (Standard) Leave blank for standard 3/8”-16
3/1 (Standard) Add “T” for 5/16”-18
When the OVP is used for DC isolation/AC grounding (or 4/1 (Optional)
4/4 (Optional)
Add “M8” for 8mm
Add “M10” for 10mm
coupling), the OVP is a high impedance device for both AC and
DC up to the voltage blocking level selected and an “effective
grounding path” (or coupling path) for any voltage that attempts
OVP
to exceed the voltage blocking level. The blocking voltage AC Fault Current Certification System
Choose: 3.7kA for all models
(which is user selected at 1 to 4 volts when ordering an OVP) Leave blank for standard certifications
Add “-EAC” for EAC version for
is identified by the “A/B” part of the model number located on Lightning Surge Current Zone Class 1 Group IIB+H2
Choose 100 for all models
the nameplate, where “A” is the negative blocking voltage level Note: For EAC products see separate EAC installation manual
and B is the positive blocking voltage level in peak volts. All available at www.dairyland.com
polarities are referenced from the flexible lead (the negative
terminal) to the OVP housing (the positive terminal). Certifications - Class and Division System:
United States and Canada
The OVP should only be installed where the steady state DC
The OVP has been tested by Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories
voltage is less than the blocking voltage selected and where (NRTLs) for compliance to independent standards in its operation, ratings,
there is no steady state AC voltage present. Before installation, and construction. This includes compliance for:
confirm that this condition exists by measuring the AC and DC
voltage between the two planned connection points.
Safety Grounding

RATINGS UL (United States) and C-UL (Canada) listing for:

NFPA 70 (US National Electric Code - NEC), Article 250.2 and required in
250.4 (A)(5), CSA C22.1-12, 10-500, 10-806 & CSA C22.2 No. 0.4-04 (2009)
The system on which the OVP is installed should be compatible
Over-voltage protection from lightning per ANSI C62.11
with the ratings on the nameplate of the model ordered. The
ratings available and the ratings of this OVP are listed as follows.
Blocking Cathodic Protection Current
Suitable for the isolation of objectionable DC current from cathodically
AC Fault Current Ratings protected systems to ground as defined in NFPA 70, Article 250.6(E)
(Amps AC-RMS Symmetrical 50/60 Hz)
Cycles 3.7kA Hazardous Location Use
1 6500 The OVP has been certified for use in Class I, Division 1 and 2, Groups B,
C, D by UL and C-UL, according to:
3 5000 • NFPA 70 (U.S. National Electrical Code) sections 500-505
10 4200 • UL 1203
• CSA C22.2 No.30-M1986 (R2012)
30 3700
Enclosure Rating: NEMA 6P

Lightning Impulse Current Rating Certifications - Zone System:

Peak Amperes 100,000
Europe, International
Note: 8x20 microsecond waveform The OVP is certified to the ATEX Directive and IECEx for Zone 1 use
for Gas Group IIB +H2 under protection method “db”. The ambient
temperature range is -45°C to +85°C. The standards used in the
The OVP is not rated for steady-state AC current. It is only evaluation are: IEC60079-0:7th Edition, IEC60079-1:7th Edition, EN IEC
rated for AC momentary fault current and lightning current. The 60079-0:2018, and EN60079-1:2014.
OVP is not to be used where continuous AC current can flow
Enclosure Rating: IP68
through the device.
DC Leakage Current vs. Voltage
In the event that either of the above ratings are exceeded so
that failure would occur, failure occurs in the shorted mode. In The DC leakage current for any OVP model is typically
the shorted mode the unit will carry rated current, still function less than 10 milliamperes at the maximum blocking voltage
as an effective grounding (or ­coupling) path, but it will not be selected. At normal cathodic protection voltages, the leakage
blocking DC current. current is less than 1.0 milliampere which is insignificant to a
cathodic protection system.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To minimize the voltage developed between the two OVP
connection points, install the OVP as close as practical to
These general instructions apply to all applications. the required connection points and cut the conductor to the
shortest possible length during installation.

WARNING For most isolated joint applications the OVP can be installed
with about 6 inches (≈ 150 mm) of conductor. The standard
conductor length furnished with the OVP is 12” (≈ 300 mm)
During installation, the voltage on the structure may rise
unless a longer length has been specified. Refer to the
to an unsafe level (i.e., due to induced AC, AC fault or
attached figure for the mounting option ordered.
lightning on the structure). Sparking and current flow may
occur when connecting or disconnecting decouplers or
over-voltage protectors. Assure that this does not occur For more information on conductor length, please view our
in hazardous locations where gases or vapors may be web article: Conductor Length.
present. All necessary safety precautions must be taken
by the user to avoid unsafe worker conditions, including Mounting Accessories
arcing, in accordance with applicable industry and/or
Numerous mounting accessories are available from Dairyland
company-required practices. Dairyland provides suggested
to aid in the proper installation of the OVP. Full details and
procedures for installing and operating this equipment
complete installation instructions are available on the Dairyland
(See the section on Worker Safety). But the user must be
website here: Dairyland Accessories.
responsible for and approve the procedures to be used by its
workers when installing the equipment because Dairyland
cannot be familiar with each user’s safety guidelines. Specific Installation Guidance

The Dairyland website contains detailed information on

the installation methods specific to a given application. For
wiring diagrams and/or application guidance, see Dairyland

NOTICE Applications.

Note: Explosion Hazard - Substitution of any component Polarity

may impair suitability for Class I, Division 1.
The OVP enclosure is the positive (+) terminal and the single
conductor is the negative (-) terminal. Connect the negative
conductor to the cathodically protected structure and the positive
conductor to ground. In isolated joint (or similar) applications
Worker Safety
where each side of the joint is cathodically protected, connect
For worker safety during installation, it is recommended that the negative conductor to the more negative side of the joint.
the user obtain certain equipment; namely a pair of electrically
insulated gloves, a shorting cable approximately 3 ft (0.91 m) Welding
long with insulated clamps on each end, and a multi-meter
to measure AC voltage. (Of these items, Dairyland offers a If preferred and allowed, the OVP lead may be thermo-welded
suitable 3 ft long shorting cable with insulated clamps, Model# to the structure.
BCL-1/0). The following installation procedure assumes that
these items are available. It is suggested that a grounding ATEX/IECEX COMMENTS
jumper be used as a safety precaution in the event the
lead to the structure rises to an unsafe potential when it is • The device shall be placed into service in accordance with
disconnected during the installation process or if an electrical the ratings and limitations stated in the installation and
disturbance occurs while the over-voltage protector is being operating instructions.
installed. Be sure to remove the grounding jumper after the
over-voltage protector is completely installed. If the structure • The OVP can be ordered with various tapped holes in one
voltage is not at a safe touch potential (i.e.,>15VAC to ground end for mounting to threaded studs up to 3/8’’ or M10. The
per NACE SP0177), then insulating gloves should be used. following guidelines must be followed to install in compliance
with the OVP ATEX/IECEx certifications:
Mounting/Conductor Connections
1. Apply the TefGel corrosion inhibitor (provided) on the
The OVP should be mounted so that the total length of conductor threads of the stud.
required is minimized. All conductors have inductance which
will cause a significant voltage drop per unit of conductor 2. Thread a hex nut on the stud so it is 1/2’’ (12.5 mm)
length under high values of lightning impulse current. maximum from the end of the stud. This nut will be

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 provided with the stud on which the OVP is to be which may adversely affect cathodic protection.
installed.
If the cathodic protection system is ON, the DC voltage
3. Thread the OVP body on the stud to where it almost between the OVP terminals should be the difference between
touches the nut. the cathodic protection voltage, measured with respect to a
reference cell, and the galvanic potential of the grounding
4. If the OVP lead is not oriented in the desired direction system material. If the cathodic protection system is ON and
to attach the lead and its terminal to the other stud, there is no DC voltage across the OVP terminals, further
unscrew the OVP from the stud until the desired lead testing is required as described below. However, if both sides
orientation is obtained. of the OVP are connected to cathodically protected systems,
or if the cathodic protection voltage is the same as the galvanic
5. Hold the OVP in position and securely tighten the hex potential of the grounding system, then it is possible to measure
nut against the bottom of the OVP to complete the near zero volts DC across the OVP terminals.
connection.
The AC and DC current flow through the OVP conductor
• If the OVP is to be removed from service for any reason, prior to should be so low as to not be measurable with a clamp-on
removal, use a current-rated grounding jumper to temporarily ammeter. A more sensitive meter may indicate DC current
connect the two structures being decoupled in the event the flow, but this value should be less than 10 mA at its rated DC
pipeline lead rises to an unsafe potential when it is removed blocking threshold voltage. If a higher current flow is present,
from the OVP. If the voltage of the structure is not at a safe this likely indicates that the absolute voltage (Vdc + Vpeak AC)
touch potential then insulating gloves should be used. is above the OVP threshold level selected, thereby indicating
an improper application or a failed OVP.
• No ongoing maintenance is required, as the device is designed
to be maintenance free, and is of solid-state construction with If the absolute voltage across the OVP is less than or equal to
no moving, wearing or serviceable parts. the blocking voltage selected and there is measurable current
flow, it is possible that the OVP has been damaged from
•
Regular testing of the device is not required. Users who excessive current. The OVP can be more comprehensively
desire to verify the operating condition of the device should checked using a multimeter that has a resistance checking
refer to the section entitled “Field Testing.” Observe all safety function. Before performing the following test, all normal safety
precautions described, in addition to industry or company regulations and practices should be observed, including those
safety practices. pertinent to hazardous locations when applicable.

• This equipment complies with the standards listed on page 1. Disconnect one conductor of the OVP so that it is isolated.
1 per certificate numbers: DEMKO 14 ATEX 1211937X and
IECEx UL 14.0027X 2. Connect the positive conductor of the multimeter to the
OVP positive (+) terminal, which is the same as the OVP
• This equipment is marked: housing, and the negative (-) lead to the OVP flexible
conductor. The resistance should be at least several
II 2 G Ex db IIB+H2 T5 -45°C ≤ Ta ≤ 85°C Gb hundred thousand ohms.
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3. 
Then reverse the multimeter conductors. The resistance
Contact Dairyland Electrical Industries for information on the again should be at least several hundred thousand ohms. If
dimensions of the flameproof joints. the resistance measured is significantly lower, the OVP may
be failed or damaged from excessive current.
Field Testing
If any field test results are inconclusive, or an OVP appears
The best indication of a functional device comes from failed, contact Dairyland.
measuring an acceptable cathodic protection voltage on
the protected structure, as a failed shorted product would
affect CP levels. To confirm proper functioning of the OVP
after installation and to assure that it is applied within its
intended ratings, measure the peak AC voltage (i.e., Vac-rms
x 1.414) and the DC voltage across the OVP terminals with a
voltmeter and measure the AC and DC current flow through
the conductor with a clamp-on ammeter. The peak steady-
state AC voltage (if any is present) plus the DC voltage should
be less than the threshold voltage of the OVP being installed.
If this is not the case, the OVP will be conducting current,

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 "Y"
Negative
2.95 Terminal
75

Positive 3/8"-16 Hardware

Terminal Optional: 8mm, 10mm

3.25" to heat
"L"
shrink sleeve

2.31
58.7

NOTES:
1. Applies to all OVP models
2. Bolted terminal and hardware provided with OVP
3. Attach conductor to terminal after cutting conductor to shortest allowable length
4. Standard conductor length: "L" = 12" (305mm) #4 AWG. (25mm squared) ANSI Y14.5M 1994 APPLIES
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5. For OVP-2/1, 2/2, 3/1, 4/1 & 4/2: "Y" = 5.23" (133mm) INDUSTRIES, INC. OVP All Models Outline Drawing
UNLESS NOTED 63 P.O. BOX 187 DOCUMENT # REV DATE DRAWN DWG SIZE DATE APPROVAL
6. For OVP-3/3, 4/4: "Y" = 6.06" (154mm) UNITS: INCHES
3-PLACE: .005
STOUGHTON,
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1-PLACE / FRAC:
ANGULAR: 1
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