Learn how built-in resistors improve signal surge protection device. We'll cover their function in safeguarding Ethernet and RS485 data lines from transients.
This article explains methods for testing surge protection devices, including multimeter procedures, SPD test equipment, applicable standards (IEC 61643, UL 1449), and maintenance guidelines.
This technical guide to SPD maintenance covers everything from lifespan and inspection frequency to performance testing and replacement criteria—ideal for engineers and facility managers.
Comprehensive guide to grounding systems and equipotential bonding, including TN-C, TT, and IT earthing types, bonding conductors, and electrical safety standards.
Explore how Uc (MCOV) values for surge protective devices vary across regions like Europe, North America, and China, and how local power systems and standards impact SPD selection.
Lightning protection zones (LPZs) are areas that within a building or structure facing varied risk levels of lightning strike and transient overvoltages.
Comprehensive guide to 3-phase surge protection: its function, critical role in electrical systems, and selecting appropriate SPDs for optimal system safety.
Replacing a fuse with higher amp rating creates fire hazards and equipment damage. Learn proper fuse selection to protect your electrical system and prevent failures.
Properly sizing a SPD is a critical first step in building a reliable electrical protection system. Both oversizing and undersizing can compromise performance, safety, and cost-efficiency.
What do surge protective devices (SPDs) and fire extinguishers have in common? Discover how this comparison highlights the value of safeguarding electrical systems before disaster strikes.
