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of Contents
Why Protect Against
Surges?
How to Protect Equipment, Resources and
Investments
The Latest from Innovative Technologies
Benefits of Power Event Monitoring
Vanguard Surge Suppression
I.T. Equalizer
I.T. Critical Load Protection
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Why
Protect Against Surges
What Are Surges?
A power surge is a brief, yet powerful shock in the electrical power
supplied.
They are also referred to as transients, spikes and impulses. These
dangerous surges can severely damage or even destroy your electrical
equipment.
Transient voltage surges can cause semiconductor degradation, equipment
destruction, control process disruption, and circuit board damage.
According to Business Week the estimated cost of lost time, equipment
repair, and replacement is 26 billion dollars per year. Only 20% of
transient surges are caused externally. 80% of all surges are caused
internally, generally by turning power equipment on and off.
How
To Protect Equipment, Resources, & Investments
System Shield Solution
For total facility protection, we recommend the System
Shield Solutions. This is a highly effective form of protection for
your electrical equipment. With System Shield Solutions, you get
protection all over your power system. Starting with the incoming power
panels, to the individual equipment. Basically, the system requires 3
separate TVSS units. These are required at the following locations,
transformers, distribution panels, and branch panels, individual
circuits, telecom, and data circuits. All of which are extremely
vulnerable to high transients.
Knowing the right part, in the right place is critical in the
effectiveness of surge suppression. Another major factor in the quality
of surge suppression, is to make sure installation is performed by a
trained professional.
The
Latest from Innovative Technology
Power Event Monitoring (PEM)
The Innovative Technology TVSS Power Event Monitor helps ensure the
uninterrupted and efficient operation of your power system by
continuously monitoring, logging and reporting power quality and
transient voltage surge events
in real time with a time- and date-stamped event recording. This
critical history log is
then immediately available to download via infrared, Ethernet or a
wireless network, wherever you wish to receive it. Device- and
computer-based intuitive interfaces allow for access of up to 5,000
stored events.
The TVSS Power Event Monitor is integrated into Innovative Technology
Protector Series TVSS devices, meaning no additional footprint. It
offers unparalleled surge protection and the added benefit of ongoing,
comprehensive system monitoring that includes a diagnostic view of your
electrical distribution system.
The Power TVSS Event Monitor detects, monitors and reports on a wide
array of power quality events – including transient surges,
sags and swells, power outages, phase voltage and phase loss. It allows
facility managers to integrate power event data into new or existing
electrical distribution/energy management systems and to recognize
optimization opportunities for the electrical distribution system.
Paramount among the benefits of the TVSS Power Event Monitor is the
accessibility of this information. It provides notification of events
and communicates them, with time and date-stamp, via Modbus (TCP or
RTU), infrared to a hand held device or over the Internet using a
personal computer.
In addition to providing enhanced ease of use with these access
options, the TVSS Power Event Monitor is a means of avoiding injury as
a result of arc flash explosions.
Between 1992 and 2001, there were 17,101 injuries caused by electric
arc flash burns.
The TVSS Power Event Monitor allows personnel to access the data
critical to the efficient operation of your power system without being
exposed to the danger of arc flash. Data can be retrieved via infrared
outside the arc flash boundary to any hand held device equipped with
Windows Mobile software and TVSS Power Event Monitor hand held
software.
Or by tying into your Ethernet backbone, you can
access data from anywhere – through your LAN to the desktop
or to a pocket PC via wireless communications. If your facility has an
existing building automation system using the standard Modbus protocol,
the TVSS Power Event Monitor can be directly added to the system.
Benefits
of Power Event Monitoring
Remote monitoring capabilities result in immediate
notification of out-of- tolerance conditions within a facility
electrical distribution system
With safety in mind, the Power Event Monitor is
designed to allow for the access of data via remote communications,
removing the potential hazards of arc flash conditions
Data output allows troubleshooters to quickly identify
the origin of harmful system power anomalies whether internally or
externally generated
Data transfer capabilities allow facility managers to
integrate power event data into new or existing electrical
distribution/ energy management systems
Advanced diagnostics allow personnel to recognize
optimization opportunities for
the electrical distribution system
Stored event records aid in identifying the source and
location of power quality
disturbances
Innovative
Technology - The Protector
| Features |
Benefits |
| Symmetrical current distribution and
high current density capability. Fault current tested at 200 kAIC and
surge current tested to in excess of rated per mode peak surge current,
per NEMA LS-1. Ultra-low junction impedance connection points. Up to
20-year warranty. |
Long term reliable solutions to
transient problems |
| Integrated design utilizes advanced
computer modeling and circuit simulation for total coordination for all
circuit elements. |
Assures balanced performance with
low measured limiting voltage. |
| ATN- Suppresses both switching
generated ringing and high-energy impulse generating transients.
Provides highest level of protection for critical and sensitive loads
plus effective real world UL 1283 listed EMI/RFI filtering. Superior
performance is independently tested and verified. |
Confidence that sensitive equipment
will be protected from the corrosive effects of frequent transients.
|
| LED per phase diagnostics and dry
relay contacts continuously monitor the SPD and electrical system.
Optional S.M.A.R.T. diagnostics adds and audible alarm, surge counter
and phase loss monitor. |
Quick assessment of TVSS
functionality. Optional surge counter indicates transient activity that
the TVSS has addressed. Instant indication of suppression circuit
faults and circuit status. |
| All-mode protection- Assures all
possible transient paths to load equipment are covered. Provides
highest level of load equipment protection. |
Confidence that all possible and
probable paths are covered. |
| NEMA 4 and 4X enclosure- Allows
weatherproof installation in the most demanding industrial and
commercial environments. |
Strength, versatility and wide array
of installations. |
Vanguard
Surge Suppression
| Features |
Benefits |
| Dual-fuse Multi-element Individual
Component Level Fusing |
Provides rapid circuit interruption
under high fault current (silver link and low current [thermal
element]) events. Allows for direct connection to electrical bus
without use of external fusing. 200k AIC fault current rated and tested
system. Passes full rated per mode peak surge current. |
| Transient Control System (TCS) |
Integrated design utilizes advanced
computer modeling and circuit simulation for total coordination of all
circuit elements. |
| Advanced Surge Path Technology |
Symmetrical current distribution and
high current density capability. Fault current tested to 200kAIC and
surge current tested to in excess of rated per mode peak surge current.
Ultra-low junction impedance connection points. |
| Multi-stage Hybrid Active Tracking
Network (ATN) |
Suppresses both switching generated
ringing and high-energy impulse generated transients. Provide highest
level of protection for critical and sensitive loads plus effective
real world EMI/RFI filtering. Superior performance is independently
tested and verified. |
| S.M.A.R.T. Diagnostics (Optional) |
Comprehensive dual mode monitoring
of critical system functions. Real time audible and visual reporting of
unit status, phase loss/protection loss, transient events (reset and
alarm mute) and event history recording for trend analysis.
|
| Uni-Module Disconnect Switch
(Optional) |
Rotary Disconnect with safety
interlocking mechanism. Ideal for service entrance locations.
|
| Multi-position Mounting Feet |
Easy to install in the most
difficult locations. |
I.T.
Equalizer
| Features |
Benefits |
| High Energy Capable Surge Paths |
Unsurpassed durability
High frequency, high surge current printed
circuit board design
|
| Rugged Steel Enclosure |
Threaded Conduit Fitting and
Integral Mounting Feet |
| Threshold Response Network |
Suppresses high energy
impulse transients
Provides robust protection
Redundant MOVs
Peak Surge Current tested to NEMA LS-1
|
| Active Tracking Network (ATN)
EMI/RFI Filter |
Suppresses switching
generated ringing transients
Nanosecond response time
Filters disruptive noise
UL1283 listed
|
| Circuit Diagnostics |
Provides indication of
system status
Dry relay contacts
LED Indicators
|
I.T.
Critical Load Protection
Available for single phase and three phase
applications, from 48Vdc-600Vac
Compact NEMA 4 enclosure
All mode protection
Ultra-bright LED indicators
Maintenance-free, with 10-year free replacement
warranty
I.T.
Equalizer
| Warranty |
IT offers a 20-year warranty, twice
as long as closest competitor. |
| Cost |
TVSS units are far less expensive
than other alternatives like U.P.S. (Uninterruptable Power Supply
System) and Custom Solutions. |
| Peak Capacity |
IT's comparatively high peak
capacity enables the suppressor to allow less voltage through than its
competitors (saves equipment). |
| Small Size Contributes to Placement
Convenience |
TVSS' smaller size enables the units
to be mounted on the panels, which shortens lead length and allows for
quicker reaction time during surges. |
| Sine wave Tracking Provides
Protection for Critical and Sensitive Loads |
IT is one of few surge protection
providers who use sine wave tracking. |
| System Shield |
IT provides this unique form of
protection which protects all electronic equipment within your facility.
|
* All information and resources obtained from Eaton
Transient Voltage Surge Suppression 2005 Product Line Brochure
TVSS
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