Surge Suppression

The XDS Series Surge Protectors utilize large Block 50kA Thermal Protected MOVs with surge current levels of 100kA, 150kA and 200kA per phase. With line or load side installation flexibility, this unit is a great fit from the service entrance all the way to each distribution or branch panel.

The XCS Series surge protectors utilize large Block 50kA Thermal Protected MOVs with surge current levels of 100kA per phase. With a compact economical design and line or load side installation flexibility, this unit can be installed anywhere in any electrical distribution system.

The unit is a perfect replacement to the obsolete surge arrestor. The SPDee Series surge protectors utilize large Block 50kA Thermal Protected MOVs with surge current levels of 50kA per mode. With a small, compact design and line or load side installation flexibility, this surge protector device (SPD) can be installed anywhere in any electrical distribution system. SPDee can be used in a variety of applications due to its Type 1/Type 2 Listing and innovative Tri-Mount installation design.

Power surges, also called transients, are extremely brief overvoltage spikes on an AC power waveform. The most damaging type of power surges enter a facility through the power lines. These “externally generated” surges originate from the electric utility or lightning. Surprising to many is that the most common source of externally generated power surges is the electric utility. Normal load switching activities by the utility and in-rush current from “power blinks” create power surges large enough to damage or weaken electronic equipment and machinery causing them to wear out over time. In addition to external sources, surges can be caused internally. These “internally generated” power surges come from a number of sources within a facility including compressors found in HVAC systems, pumps and motors turning off and on, and even a printer/copier creates small, lower level power surges and electrical line noise.

There are 3 ways to classify the damage power surges can cause: disruption, degradation and destruction. The most noticeable and dramatic damage is destruction. Large power surges originating outside the facility burn up sensitive microprocessor circuits and motors. This results in equipment ceasing to turn on or in extreme cases the result is a smoking piece of equipment or even a fire. Degradation occurs when surges cause the shortened lifespan of electrical and electronic equipment. This type of damage is also called “electronic rust”. Smaller, repeated power surges slowly damage your machinery and electronic equipment. Your equipment may continue to function after small surges occur until the integrity of the electronic components finally erodes and your equipment mysteriously stops working. Mis-operation or disruption of functions is not generally attributed to power surges but over time spikes in voltage wear equipment down and disrupt their operation.

Installing a Surge Protective Device (SPD) is a cost-effective solution. If you look at the true cost damaged equipment can cause (Replacement parts cost + Labor to replace parts + Loss of revenue due to downtime) installing a SPD is a sound investment. The strategic application and use of a SPD will provide higher performance levels for installed equipment and significantly reduces unproductive downtime including actual physical damage to the site itself.