{"product_id":"garo-gs8ev40pme-ev-consumer-unit-40a-type-a-rcbo-pme-spd-8-way-ip40","title":"GARO GS8EV40PME EV Consumer Unit – 40A Type A RCBO – PME \u0026 SPD – 8 Way IP40","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe GARO GS8EV40PME is a ready-assembled consumer unit for dedicated electric vehicle charging circuits. It combines a 40A Type A RCBO, PME fault detection and surge protection in an 8-way metal enclosure rated IP40, giving the charging circuit its own correctly rated protection without rebuilding an existing board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePME fault detection is the reason this unit is specified on a TN-C-S supply: it monitors the supply voltage and disconnects the vehicle from the live conductors and from protective earth if that voltage moves outside the permitted range, which is the approach BS 7671 Regulation 722.411.4.1 offers for EV charging installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40A Type A RCBO\u003c\/strong\u003e – The main protective device for the charging circuit, rated 40A at 230V AC, suitable for chargers that provide their own DC leakage detection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePME Fault Detection\u003c\/strong\u003e – Disconnects the charging circuit from the live conductors and protective earth if the supply voltage leaves the 213V to 253V window, with a four second response, and only recloses once the voltage returns to range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Surge Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e – Surge protection is built into the assembly, helping protect the charger and connected equipment from transient overvoltages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 Way Metal Enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e – Supplied fully populated with no free ways, in a robust metal enclosure measuring 235 x 197 x 110mm (H x W x D).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP40 Rated\u003c\/strong\u003e – Protected against solid objects, for indoor positions such as a garage, utility room or meter cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16kA Conditional Short Circuit Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rated to Annex ZB, 16kA rms at 250V, with 25mm terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide Operating Range\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rated for ambient temperatures from -25°C to +55°C at 50\/60Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEN 61439-3 Manufactured\u003c\/strong\u003e – Built to EN 61439-3 for installations complying with BS 7671.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGARO Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e – Five years on mechanical components and two years on electronic components.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GARO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64626666701177,"sku":"GS8EV40PME","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/9127\/9481\/files\/Garo1.png?v=1789674744","url":"https:\/\/www.echargersuk.co.uk\/products\/garo-gs8ev40pme-ev-consumer-unit-40a-type-a-rcbo-pme-spd-8-way-ip40","provider":"eChargers UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}