Surge-Protected Outlet Strip can be used in patient-care areas.
April 1, 2011 -
Featuring surge suppression and full UL 60601-1/60950-1 compliance, medical-grade SPS415HGULTRA protects electrical equipment from damaging surges and spikes within 6 ft of patient vicinity. Internal site-wiring fault protection circuit prevents power to outlets upon detection of missing ground, reversed polarities, or open line. Switchless design includes 4 outlets, 15 ft cord with NEMA 5-15P hospital-grade plug, and 15 A resettable circuit breaker.
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Original Press release
Tripp Lite
1111 W. 35th St.
Chicago, IL, 60609
USA
New Medical-Grade Outlet Strip with Surge Suppression for Use in Patient-Care Areas
Chicago, IL - Tripp Lite, a world-leading manufacturer of power protection equipment, is pleased to introduce the first Medical-Grade Outlet Strip with Surge Suppression and full UL 60601-1/60950-1 compliance (Model: SPS415HGULTRA) to its line of medical-grade products.
Tripp Lite's new medical-grade surge suppressor, tested to U.S. and Canadian safety standards, is the first of its kind to be agency approved for use in patient-care areas. The SPS415HGULTRA is ideal for protecting electrical equipment from damaging surges and spikes within patient vicinity. It features a patented, internal site-wiring fault protection circuit that prevents power to its outlets if it detects a missing ground, reversed polarities or an open line.
Media Contact
Gloria Wong
Media/Public Relations Manager
773.869.1229
Fax: 773.869.1935
gloria_wong@tripplite.com
Key Features:
Full UL 60601-1/60950-1 compliance
Approved for use within 6-ft. of patient-care areas
4 outlets, 15-ft. cord with NEMA 5-15P hospital-grade plug
15A resettable circuit breaker
Switchless design prevents accidental shutoff
Integrated locking outlet safety covers guard against contact with unused outlets
Diagnostic LED indicates that power is present and surge protected (with no ground faults or line/neutral reversals)
US Patent # 7,375,939 and others pending
"The SPS415HGULTRA is the first and only medical-grade power strip with surge suppression available that is UL 60601-1 compliant and agency approved for use in patient-care areas," said Molly Jantzen, Tripp Lite Manager of Medical Business Development. "This compliance makes it ideal for protecting equipment in patient-care areas of physicians' offices, imaging centers, laboratories and medical facilities, including areas where NEC requires hospital-grade receptacles."
For more information on Tripp Lite's new SPS415HGULTRA, go to: Medical-Grade Power Strip with Surge Suppression.
About Tripp Lite
Outstanding product reliability and exceptional service have been Tripp Lite trademarks for more than 85 years. Tripp Lite's innovations include the world's first UPS system designed specifically for personal computers, and the world's most trusted premium surge suppressor-the Isobar®-with more than 16 million in use. Tripp Lite maintains the highest level of ready-to-ship inventory in the industry with more than 1,000 different products, including UPS systems, rack systems, PDUs, PowerAlert software for enterprise-level system management and control, surge suppressors, KVM switches, cables and connectivity products, inverters, power strips, notebook accessories and more. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Tripp Lite maintains a global presence with fully staffed offices worldwide. Additional information, including a list of Tripp Lite's sales offices and authorized reseller partners, can be found by visiting Tripp Lite's website: www.tripplite.com.
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