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Manual for Electrical Designers
SOURCE OF DAMAGE
05 March 2024
SOURCE OF DAMAGE
Selection of SPDs according to the expected impact The standard series IEC and EN 62305 defines lightning flashes to various points as so called sources of damage. Such damage may e.g. be to a...
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
22 February 2024
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
We offer a wide range of surge protective devices with different circuit design and construction to cover the different application needs. The overview below provides a comparison of fundamental...
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PARAMETERS FOR SPDs SELECTION
12 February 2024
PARAMETERS FOR SPDs SELECTION
ZOTUP SPDs WITH PROGRESSIVE PERFORMANCE INDICATOR SPD efficiency state is now simplified. A progressive indicator from green, to orange and then red, allows you to check in a simple and immediate way...
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CLASSIFICATION OF SPDs
15 January 2024
CLASSIFICATION OF SPDs
Surge protective devices are tested in accordance with the classification and parameters provided by the manufacturer. Depending on the intended application, according to HD 60364-5-534 or...
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TERMINOLOGY
14 December 2023
TERMINOLOGY
Knowledge of some basic technical terms and definitions associated with SPDs will facilitate an understanding of the contents of this catalogue. Please find below a selection of the most...
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REFERENCE STANDARDS
25 November 2023
REFERENCE STANDARDS
Awareness, that transient surges are the main influencing factor of the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of systems and equipment, is driving all manufacturers in the area of surge protection to...
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