Surge Protection Devices: Protect Your Electronics,
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IEC Electrical | 75 | 150 | 275 | 320 | ||
Nominal AC Voltage (50/60Hz) | Uc/Un | 60V | 120V | 230V | 230V | |
Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage (AC) | (L-N) | Uc | 75V | 150V | 270V | 320V |
(N-PE) | Uc | 255V | ||||
Nominal Discharge Current (8/20μs) | (L-N)/(N-PE) | In | 20 kA/25kA | |||
Maximum Discharge Current (8/20μs) | (L-N)/(N-PE) | Imax | 50 kA/50 kA | |||
Impulse Discharge Current (10/350μs) | (L-N)/(N-PE) | Iimp | 12.5kA/25kA | |||
Specific Energy | (L-N)/(N-PE) | W/R | 39 kJ/Ω / 156 kJ/Ω | |||
Charge | (L-N)/(N-PE) | Q | 6.25 As/12.5As | |||
Voltage Protection Level | (L-N)/(N-PE) | Up | 0.7kV/1.5 kV | 1.0kV/1.5 kV | 1.5 kV/1.5 kV | 1. 6kV/1.5 kV |
(N-PE) | Ifi | 100 ARMS | ||||
Response Time | (L-N)/(N-PE) | tA | <25ns/<100 ns | |||
Back-Up Fuse(max) | 315A/250A gG | |||||
Short-Circuit Current Rating (AC) | (L-N) | ISCCR | 25kA/50kA | |||
TOV Withstand 5s | (L-N) | UT | 114V | 180V | 335V | 335V |
TOV 120min | (L-N) | UT | 114V | 230V | 440V | 440V |
mode | Withstand | Safe Fail | Safe Fail | Safe Fail | ||
TOV Withstand 200ms | (N-PE) | UT | 1200V | |||
UL Electrical | ||||||
Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage(AC) | MCOV | 75V/255V | 150V/255V | 275V/255V | 320V/255V | |
Voltage Protection Rating | VPR | 330V/1200V | 600V/1200V | 900V/1200V | 1200V/1200V | |
Nominal Discharge Current (8/20μs) | In | 20kA/20kA | 20kA/20kA | 20kA/20kA | 20kA/20kA | |
Short-Circuit Current Rating (AC) | SCCR | 100kA | 200kA | 150kA | 150kA |
In today’s technology-driven world, electronic devices have become an integral part of our daily lives, and ensuring the safety and longevity of these devices is crucial. As power surges occur more and more, investing in surge protection devices becomes critical. These devices provide an extra layer of defense against sudden voltage spikes that can damage or even destroy your electronic equipment.
Surge protection devices (SPDs) are designed to divert excess voltage away from your equipment during a power surge. Surges can be caused by lightning strikes, utility grid switching, or equipment failure. Without adequate protection, these surges can wreak havoc on your electronic equipment, causing irreparable damage and financial loss.
SPDs work by monitoring and regulating the current flowing into the device. When a surge is detected, the device immediately diverts the excess voltage to ground, preventing it from reaching your valuable equipment. This ensures your electronic devices receive consistent and safe power, extending their lifespan and avoiding costly repairs or replacements.
One of the main advantages of a surge protector is its versatility. They can be used in residential, commercial and industrial environments to protect a variety of electronic equipment. From TVs and computers to refrigerators and air conditioners, all electrical equipment can benefit from installing SPD.
Additionally, surge protection devices are easy to install and provide a cost-effective solution to protect your electronic equipment. With their compact design, they can be conveniently plugged into a power socket or integrated into a switchboard. Investing in an SPD is a small price to pay for the long-term protection it provides, potentially saving you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in the event of a power surge.
When selecting a surge protection device, it is important to consider factors such as clamping voltage, response time, and Joule rating. Clamping voltage represents the voltage level at which the device transfers excess power. Lower clamping voltage ensures better protection. Response time refers to how quickly a device responds to a surge, while Joule rating indicates a device’s ability to absorb energy during a surge event.
In conclusion, the increasing reliance on electronic equipment requires effective measures to protect against power surges. Surge protection equipment is an important line of defense in preventing potentially costly damage to your valuable electronic equipment. By investing in an SPD, you can have peace of mind that your equipment will not be affected by unpredictable power surges and will last longer. Take the necessary steps to protect your electronic equipment with surge protection today.