Overvoltage Protection Modules serve North American applications.
Press Release Summary:
Using zinc oxide varistor and discharger combination to maximize discharge capacity, wietap surge arresters for control cabinet main power supply protection (IEC Class II, Cat B) include modules rated for 150, 275, 320, 385, 440, and 600 V. Line also includes modules for sub-distribution (IEC Class III, Cat A) with ratings of 30 and 150 V. Also available, surge protection modules for PV systems come in 600 and 1,000 Vdc versions for grounded and ungrounded systems.
Original Press Release:
Wieland Electric Offers Surge Protection for North America
Wieland’s wietap Series overvoltage protection modules for control cabinet main supply, sub-distribution power protection, and photovoltaic surge protection applications…
ONTARIO, CANADA – Wieland Electric Inc., a leading global manufacturer of innovative electrical interconnect technology, has expanded its proven wietap overvoltage protection modules designed for North American applications. The wietap surge arrester modules for control cabinet main power supply protection (IEC Class II, Category B) include modules rated for 150V, 275V, 320V, 385V, 440V and 600V; as well as modules for sub-distribution (IEC Class III, Category A) rated for 30V and 150V. Surge protection modules for photovoltaic systems are also available in 600Vdc and 1000Vdc versions and for grounded and ungrounded systems.
“These wietap Series overvoltage protection modules provide a compact and reliable means of protecting main power distribution panels as well as individual machines and other devices,” said Martin Lalonde, Application Engineer at Wieland Electric. “The surge protection portion of the module is designed for easy plug-in and removal, and has status indication relays. An indicator flag on the front of the device provides visual indication of the operating status or fault condition at a glance.”
These high quality modules provide a high discharge capacity by using an efficient zinc oxide varistor and discharger combination. They are also vibration- and shock-tested according to EN 60068-2. Wieland’s wietap Series surge arresters are suitable for operating temperature range from -40°C to +85°C, are cURus certified, and comply with UL1449 3rd edition.
For more information about Wieland Electric’s wietap Series overvoltage protection modules, please visit https://eshop.wieland-electric.com/categorie/en/interface-technology-overvoltage-protection-1000004455 to access product datasheets, specifications, and other technical information. For more information about Wieland Electric and its other industrial automation products, please visit www.wielandinc.com or call 1-800-WIELAND (1-800-943-5263).
About Wieland
Wieland Electric Inc., founded in 1910, is a leading global manufacturer of electrical interconnect technology products. Headquartered in Germany with a North American Operations Center and subsidiaries throughout the world, Wieland Electric has 2200 employees in more than 70 countries to service worldwide customers. Wieland provides solutions to the industrial and building automation, wind, solar, HVAC, and power generation markets. Local inventory, value-added services, and technical resources are headquartered at the North American Operations Center and support a national sales and distribution channel. Wieland is ISO 9001 certified.
