AC Surge Protectors

Power surges occur when there is a sudden increase of voltage sent through a power system from an internal or external force. Such forces can be caused by lightning strikes, electrical overload, faulty wiring or utility switching. Surge protection devices provide a line of defense against power surges preventing irreparable damage to equipment and costly downtime. Surge protection devices are generally classified according to their performance values, depending on the protection class and location of use.

Type 1 surge protection devices are combined lightning current and surge arresters that are used in unmetered areas. They are meant to protect against the effects of direct lightning strikes and must satisfy very stringent requirements. In order to meet these requirements, spark gap technology is required. A spark gap will break down during an abnormal voltage surge, safely shunting the surge to ground.

Type 2 surge protection devices with a low discharge capacity are installed in the metered area. They are generally installed in machine control cabinets or sub-distributions. They do not have to handle direct lightning strikes, but they must be able to discharge over-voltages from indirect lightning strikes or switching operations. Varistor technology is proven itself here.  At low voltage, the varistor has a high electrical resistance which decreases as the voltage increases. When an over-voltage occurs, the varistor’s resistance drops, allowing the extra current to flow through the varistor and safely to ground.

Type 3 surge protection devices with the lowest discharge capacity are installed as close as possible to the end device. The devices have a wide range of designs to suit the various different installation environments. Type 3 surge protection is similar to type two, which is based on varistors, but the requirements concerning discharge capacity are lower compared to type 2.

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Pluggable device protection, according to type 3/class III, for 1-phase power supply networks with separate N and PE (3-conductor system: L1, N, PE), with integrated surge-proof fuse and remote indication contact. Also suitable for DC applications.
$212.94
Type 2/3 surge protection, consisting of protective plug and base element with screw connection. For single-phase power supply network with integrated status indicator and remote signaling. Nominal voltage 230 VAC/DC.
$507.50
Plug-in device protection, according to type 3/class III, for 3-phase power supply networks with separate N and PE (5-conductor system: L1, L2, L3, N, PE), with integrated surge-proof fuse and remote indication contact.
$227.50
Type 3 surge protection, consisting of protective plug and base element, with integrated status indicator and remote signaling for single-phase power supply networks. Nominal voltage 24 VAC/DC.
$227.50
Type 3 surge protection, consisting of protective plug and base element, with integrated status indicator and remote signaling for single-phase power supply networks. Nominal voltage 60 VAC/DC.
$337.50
Type 1 / Class I / B arrester (lightning current arrester) with arc chopping spark gap, 1-channel. Housing width: 35 mm (2 div.)
$1395.00
Plug-in lightning current arrester, in accordance with Type 1/Class I, for 2-phase power supply networks, with separate N and PE (L1, L2, PE, N).
$537.50
Plug-in lightning current arrester, in accordance with Type 1/Class I, for 1-phase power supply networks with combined PE and N installed in one conductor (L1, PEN).
$1741.25
Plug-in lightning current arrester, in accordance with Type 1/Class I, for 3-phase power supply networks, with separate N and PE (L1, L2, L3, PE, N).
$371.25
Plug-in lightning current arrester, in accordance with Type 1/Class I, for use in power supply networks between N and PE.
$820.00
Plug-in lightning current arrester, in accordance with Type 1/Class I, for 1-phase power supply networks with separate N and PE (L1, PE, N).
$1377.50
Plug-in lightning current arrester, in accordance with Type 1/Class I, for 3-phase power supply networks, with combined PE and N installed in one conductor (L1, L2, L3, PEN).