Overvoltage Protector works with leading dispatch systems.

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Solid state, silicon surge suppressor, Model VPR-30, protects first responder headsets and CIE processor applications. Unit offers protection against lightning strikes, electrostatic discharge, and power line crossing events for Centracom, Centracom Gold, and Centracom Gold Elite dispatch consoles. Designed to meet UL 497A specifications, suppressor measures 2 x 2 x 1.75 in. and includes 12 in., 10-pin ribbon cable connector.



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Transtector Systems Introduces VPR-30 Console Overvoltage Protector for Motorola



Transtector Systems, a Smiths Interconnect company, has developed a unique, high speed, high current, solid state surge suppressor to protect first responder headsets and CIE processor applications. The silicon suppressor (SASD) offers optimal protection against lightning strikes, electrostatic discharge and power line crossing events for Centracom, Centracom Gold and Centracom Gold Elite dispatch consoles.

"Until recently, dispatch operators have had limited protection against over-voltage events," says Mark Hendricks, Projects Engineering at Transtector. "The VPR-30 is uniquely compatible with leading dispatch systems and offers excellent human safety and equipment reliability."

The unit measures approximately 2 inches (5cm) by 2 inches (5cm) (not including mounting tabs) and is 1.75 inches (4.5cm) deep. A 12 inch (30cm), 10-pin, ribbon cable connector is also provided. The unit is designed to meet UL 497A specifications.

About Transtector Systems
Transtector Systems, Inc. was founded in 1967 and joined Smiths Interconnect Division in 1998. Transtector is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of surge suppression solutions for the worldwide telecommunications, medical, OEM and industrial markets. Transtector was the first surge suppression designer to use non-degrading silicon diodes in surge protective devices and holds two U.S. patents on suppression designs.

About Smiths Interconnect
Smiths Interconnect, a division of Smiths Group, is a global provider of electronic application specific components and sub-systems for the electronics interconnect, telecommunications, medical, industrial, aerospace as well as military and satellite markets worldwide.

Smiths Interconnect businesses comprise of; EMC Technology, Florida RF Labs, Hypertac Interconnect, LEA International, PolyPhaser, Radio Waves, Sabritec, Summitek Instruments, TECOM Industries, Times Microwave Systems, TRAK Microwave, Transtector Systems, Smiths Interconnect Shanghai and Smiths Interconnect Japan. Each business is a leader in its field and trades under their own strong brand name.

For further information:
Mike Quick: Marketing Director
Tel.: +1-208-772 8515, Email: mquick@transtector.com

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