8. SPD Types: Type 1, 2 & 3 · Page 3 of 7
Placement Rules of Thumb
A quick location guide for designers.

Entrance
Type 1 or Type 1+2 at MDB when lightning current sharing is expected.
Distribution
Type 2 at major SDBs and MCCs.
Point of use
Type 3 / fine protection for sensitive panels when Up at the board is still too high or cable runs are long.
