Lightning Protectors

Lightning Arresters provide Level III and IV protection.
Lightning Protectors

Lightning Arresters provide Level III and IV protection.

Featuring DIN rail-mount base, VAL-MS-T1/T2 Varistor-Based Arresters are rated for Type 1 lightning strike events with measured 10/350 Â-µs test current of 12.5 A or Type 2 surge events with measured 8/20 Â-µs max discharge surge current of 50 kA. All plugs have thermal disconnect device triggering visual and integrated remote monitoring contacts, allowing continuous monitoring of...

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Ligntning and Surge Protectors are designed for AC/DC control lines.
Lightning Protectors

Ligntning and Surge Protectors are designed for AC/DC control lines.

Single stage AC/DC control line lightning and surge protectors products protect 8 individual single-ended AC or DC control lines using grounding lugs to provide tie points for earth ground. Weather-resistant models are available for 12, 24, and 48 Vac and 5 Vdc lines and feature removable screw terminal strips. AC protectors feature metal oxide varistors, while DC protectors feature uni-polar...

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Lightning Arrestors target Wi-Fi and WiMAX applications.
Lightning Protectors

Lightning Arrestors target Wi-Fi and WiMAX applications.

Optimized for 2.4-6 GHz 802.11/UNII/ISM applications, QSS 400 SurgeGuard(TM) series quarter wave stub lightning protectors are ruggedized, weatherproof to IP68 standards, and withstand multiple strikes and transients up to 60 kApk. Units offer bidirectional protection, 1.05 typical VSWR, normal/reverse polarity, high RF power, and ultra-low let-through. At 2.45 x 1.26 in. with N connectors, they...

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The Alltec Protection Pyramid(TM): Lightning Protection, Surge Suppression and Grounding Systems
Lightning Protectors

The Alltec Protection Pyramid(TM): Lightning Protection, Surge Suppression and Grounding Systems

The Alltec Protection Pyramid(TM) provides a three-step comprehensive facility approach for lightning protection, surge suppression and grounding solutions. Our system begins with the installation of a code compliant, single-point, low resistance/impedance grounding system, sized to carry the full amplitude of a short circuit current safely to the ground. Next, surge protection devices are staged...

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IRC's Surface Mount Resistor Meets GR1089 Lightning Strike Specifications
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IRC's Surface Mount Resistor Meets GR1089 Lightning Strike Specifications

Unspiraled resistor exhibits superior surge protection, provides compact alternative to larger through-hole components... BOONE, NC (December 21, 2006) - Providing telecommunications design engineers with a surface mount device that is less susceptible to surges, TT electronics IRC Wire and Film Technologies Division has certified their HSF Series resistor to meet or exceed GR1089 lightning...

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EMI Filter Plates Now Available with Lightning Strike Protection
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EMI Filter Plates Now Available with Lightning Strike Protection

Fairview, PA - October 30, 2006 - Spectrum Control now offers models of their bolt-in style and custom EMI filter plates that meet the specifications of RTCA/DO-160 Section 22 Lightning Requirements. In order to achieve this added protection, Spectrum adds a specially formulated potting compound into metal dams created around the filter pins. This potting insulates and protects the capacitive...

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Lightning Protectors

RGA Device Prevents Floating Roof Tank Fires

BOULDER, Colo., July 21 -- Lightning Eliminators and Consultants, Inc. (LEC, Inc. -- Boulder, CO, USA) announced the increased worldwide availability of its patented Retractable Grounding Assembly (RGA) for floating roof tanks. While shunt systems offer historically unreliable protection, the RGA solves the challenge of providing a consistent positive grounding connection between the tank roof...

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Lightning Protectors

Long-Term Studies Demonstrate the Effectiveness of the ERITECH-® SYSTEM 3000 Lightning-Protection System

ERICO-® has conducted two unprecedented, long-term field-validation studies of the Collection Volume Method of lightning protection with the ERITECH-® SYSTEM 3000 lightning-protection system. The Collection Volume Method (CVM) defines the lightning capture volume of potential strike points on a structure. The first study, conducted from 1988 through 1996 in Hong Kong, demonstrated that it is...

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Lightning Protector suits Gigabit Ethernet systems.
Lightning Protectors

Lightning Protector suits Gigabit Ethernet systems.

Available in 12 configurations, Series ALPU protectors use fast-acting silicon avalanche suppression diodes and reduced capacitance protection circuitry that permits high signal bandwidth. Units deliver protection to IEC 61000-4-5 standards, and can protect up to 8 Cat-5e pairs as well as various configurations of dc power for POE applications. Measuring 5.5 x 4 x 3 in., metal or plastic...

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Lightning Protector delivers multi-strike safeguard.
Lightning Protectors

Lightning Protector delivers multi-strike safeguard.

Series AL-LSXM offers surge protection with multi-strike capability for broadband wireless, Wi-Fi, and WLAN communication systems. Available with N or TNC connectors, protectors feature weatherized housing and are dc blocked. Devices, designed for 2.0-6.0 GHz frequency range, feature insertion loss under 0.2 dB, return loss above 20 dB, and RF power of 10 W. Surge throughput energy is no more...

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