Surge Protection Device (SPD's) Distribution
What are surges? A surge is a random, high energy, short duration voltage event. Also referred to as transients, impulses or spikes, these random electrical disturbances can damage or destroy sensitive microprocessor-based equipment. |
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Sources of surges
Although external transient surges including lightning strikes, utility grid switching and equipment action at adjacent buildings are easily recognized high energy surge events, they only account for 20% of all surges faced by a facility. 80% of surges are the results of internal switching transients (turning on/ off motors, transformers, photocopiers, etc.). Wiring, grounding errors and surges (also known as transient voltages) are among the most common power quality issues facing facilities today – resulting in safety concerns, equipment damage and costly downtime.
TVSS is not luxury. it's a necessity
In today’s highly competitive markets, surge suppression is recognized as the key to solving transient related power quality problems. Small businesses, manufacturers, multinational corporations and defense research facilities worldwide have learned that their initial investments in surge suppression can be quickly returned by reducing equipment damage, decreasing maintenance costs and improving system uptime. Choosing a surge suppression manufacturer with a reputation for quality products and services is vital to ensure your investments in valuable systems, hardware and operations are safeguarded. Eaton is that manufacturer.
The System Shield Solution
System Shield is a proven,
effective method for total facility
protection. This layered approach
protects all of your electrical
and electronic equipment, from
powerful motors to sophisticated
lighting controls and sensitive
computer-based controllers.
With System Shield, protection
begins at the incoming power
panels and extends to system
distribution centers, panel
breakers, points of use, and
even individual equipment. This
coordinated approach is supported
by the Emerald Book (IEEE Std.
1100-2005), a definitive reference
published by the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE). This standard
states “It is recommended that
additional [SPDs] be applied to
downstream electrical switchboards
and panel boards if
they support
ANSI/IEEE C62.41-2002 separates
a typical facility into three location
categories, each characterized
by differing exposure levels,
transient wave shapes, voltage/
current levels and transient
sources. The category locations
illustrated here (C, B & A) serve
as the basis for a simplified
explanation of the System Shield.
The I.T. Protector
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The Innovative Technology Protector series is a premier line of surge protective devices designed to provide excellent protection under the harshest electrical conditions. These UL 1449 and UL1283 listed products meet strict guidelines for durability and protection and are backed up by a 20-year free replacement warranty. Available in peak surge current capacities from 48 kA to 400 kA per phase and with the optional Power Event Monitor, Eaton has all your surge protection needs covered with the I.T. Protector! |
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| 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. |
Power Event Monitor
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Eaton has enhanced the protection provided by the Protector line of transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSS) with the Innovative Technology TVSS Power Event Monitor. While the TVSS protects the electrical distribution system from harmful transient voltages, the TVSS Power Event Monitor notifies the facility personnel of where and when such surges occur. The TVSS Power Event Monitor helps users gauge and monitor power surges, whether onsite or remotely via standard communication protocols, so you can take corrective action. |
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| Notifies the facility of where and when surges occur | Allows for immediate corrective action |
| Ethernet capabilities allow technicians to instantly access all monitoring and event data by using TVSS Power Event Monitor software | Confidence that you can monitor your power system whether you're onsite or working remotely |
| Works as an integrated device into Innovative Technology Protector series TVSS products (80, 160, 300, and 400 kA models) | Enhances system capability without increasing footprint size |
| Detects, monitors and reports a wide array of power quality events (including voltage sags, swells, and transients) | Enables facility managers to pinpoint the source and location of harmful power events, both internal and external. |
| Operates efficiently in a wide range of environments including military, marine, manufacturing and critical facility applications | Strength, versatility and wide array of installations |
| Manufactured by EATON's Innovative Technology group | With over 20 years of TVSS manufacturing experience, Eaton's Innovative Technology group again raises the bar for transient protection with this innovative product feature. |
The I.T. Equalizer
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I.T. Equalizer Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) provide high quality transient voltage surge suppression for industrial and commercial applications. Field proven with unsurpassed durability, reinforced by a ten-year free replacement warranty, the EQX line is available in a variety of configurations and current capacities from 40 kA – 160 kA per phase. The I.T. Equalizer is THE choice for cost-effective, high quality systems protection. |
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| High Energy Capable Surge Paths | |
| Rugged Steel Enclosure | Threaded Conduit Fitting and Integral Mounting Feet |
| Threshold Response Network | |
| Active Tracking Network (ATN) EMI/RFI Filter | |
| Circuit Diagnostics |
XT Series Surge Protective Devices
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XT Series Protective Devices (SPD) provide high quality transient voltage surge suppression for light industrial, commercial, point of use and OEM applications. The XT Series is the industry‘s first UL1449 Third Edition listed product to achieve a best-in-class of 20,000 amp nominal discharge current. The XT series is available in a variety of configurations and surge current capacities of 50 and 100kA per phase. |
Residential Protection
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Sensitive electronic products throughout a home are subjected to transients generated by home sources such as HVAC systems, garage door openers, laundry machines and other electrical loads as well as external sources such as lightning, outages and utility switching. |
The Innovative Technology line of residential surge protection devices protect computers, large screen televisions, game consoles and other sensitive electronic devices from the effects of repetitive transients and lightning. Your Innovative Technology master distributor can help you choose the right protection for your home.
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