Remote Alarm Contacts Three Phase Surge Suppressors
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
Remote Alarm Contacts Three Phase Surge Suppressors are designed to protect electrical systems from overvoltage conditions by diverting excess voltage away from critical components. These devices are equipped with remote alarm contacts that provide alerts when a surge event occurs, allowing for timely intervention and maintenance.
Working Principle
Three-phase surge suppressors work by using components such as metal oxide varistors (MOVs) or gas discharge tubes (GDTs) to clamp overvoltages and divert excess current to the ground. This prevents the overvoltage from reaching sensitive equipment. The remote alarm contacts are integrated into the system to notify operators of a surge event, enhancing the reliability and safety of the electrical system. The use of three-phase power, which involves three alternating currents that peak at different times, helps in reducing fluctuations and ensuring smoother operation of large motors and industrial equipment .
Applications
Three-phase surge suppressors with remote alarm contacts are commonly used in industrial settings where large motors and machinery are prevalent. For example, they are essential in manufacturing plants to protect equipment from power surges caused by switching transients or lightning strikes. They are also used in data centers to safeguard servers and networking equipment from voltage spikes that could lead to data loss or hardware damage.
Advantages over other Three Phase Surge Suppressors
The inclusion of remote alarm contacts provides a significant advantage by enabling real-time monitoring and alerting of surge events. This feature allows for quicker response times and reduces the risk of prolonged exposure to overvoltage conditions, which can lead to equipment failure. Additionally, the ability to integrate with network communication systems such as Modbus TCP or Ethernet IP enhances the monitoring capabilities and allows for centralized management of multiple surge suppressors .
Limitations
One limitation of these devices is that they require a reliable communication infrastructure to ensure that remote alarms are effectively transmitted and received. In environments where communication systems are not robust, the effectiveness of remote alarm contacts may be compromised. Additionally, the initial setup and integration of these systems can be complex and may require specialized knowledge.
Considerations
When considering the implementation of remote alarm contacts three-phase surge suppressors, it is important to evaluate the initial costs, which can be higher due to the additional features and integration requirements. Operating expenses may include regular maintenance and testing of the alarm systems to ensure functionality. Durability is generally high, but the accuracy of the alarm system depends on the quality of the communication infrastructure. Replacement and maintenance costs should also be factored in, as components like MOVs may need periodic replacement after significant surge events.
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: 120,000 amps per phase. UL1449 3rd Edition. Field-replaceable, high capability protection modules with lifetime replacement warranty. High performance, low inductance MicroZ ™ -installed cable. (Click here). Event counter and front panel LEDs for status indication. LED internal... [See More]
- Features: Integral Audible Alarm; Integral Disconnect; NEMA Enclosure; NC/NO Dry Contacts; Remote alarm contacts; Performs Self-Diagnostics; Surge Counter; Simple visual indicators (e.g. LEDs)
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; Device Mount
- Surge Current: 120000
from SOCOMEC
The SURGYS G70 surge arrester is designed to ensure reinforced protection of single-phase and three-phase networks. It acts against industrial operation overvoltages and overvoltages owing to lightning. This type of Surge Protective Device is particularly recommended in case of heightened risk of... [See More]
- Features: Remote alarm contacts; On-board Thermal Fusing
- Surge Current: 70000
- Mounting: DIN Rail
- Operating Temp: -40 to 185
from ASCO Power Technologies
With surge current levels of 100kA, 150kA, 200kA, 250kA, 300kA, 400kA and 500kA per phase, our XAL Series is the SPD that covers most current SPD needs. With one replaceable module per unit containing Large Block 50kA Thermal Protected MOV ’s, this units low cost, reliability, flexibility and... [See More]
- Features: Integral Audible Alarm; Graphical Display (optional feature); Integral Disconnect (optional feature); NEMA Enclosure; NC/NO Dry Contacts; Remote alarm contacts; Performs Self-Diagnostics; Sine-wave Tracking; Surge Counter (optional feature); On-board Thermal Fusing; Simple visual indicators (e.g. LEDs)
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel
- Surge Current: 150000
from CITEL SURGE PROTECTION
UL Type 1 Surge Protection Device (SPD). Real Time Diagnostics. Optional Intergrated Discount. Itotal 8/20us: 300 kA. Itotal 10/350us: 50 kA. Pluggable module for each mode. UL 1449 4th Edition [See More]
- Features: Integral Audible Alarm; NEMA Enclosure; On/Off Switch; Remote alarm contacts; Performs Self-Diagnostics; Surge Counter; On-board Thermal Fusing; Simple visual indicators (e.g. LEDs)
- Surge Current: 300000
- Mounting: Wall/Panel
- Operating Temp: -58 to 185
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: 120,000 amps per phase. UL1449 3rd Edition. Field-replaceable, high capability protection modules with lifetime replacement warranty. 8 Ft. installed cable. Front panel LED's for status indication. LED internal diagnostics for on-site maintenance. Audible fault alarm with mute switch. All... [See More]
- Features: Integral Audible Alarm (optional feature); NEMA Enclosure; NC/NO Dry Contacts; Remote alarm contacts; Performs Self-Diagnostics; Sine-wave Tracking; Surge Counter (optional feature); Simple visual indicators (e.g. LEDs)
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; Device Mount
- Surge Current: 120000
from SOCOMEC
SURGYS E10 surge arrester is designed to ensure protection of installations connected to single-phase, three-phase or DC networks against industrial operation overvoltages. They act against transient overvoltages owing to lightning. Advantages Monobloc base with plug-in modules. The SURGYS is... [See More]
- Features: Remote alarm contacts
- Surge Current: 10000
- Mounting: DIN Rail
- Operating Temp: -40 to 185
from ASCO Power Technologies
Our largest, highest kA SPD, the XBL Series utilizes two separate, dual redundant replaceable modules that work in parallel. With Large Block 50kA Thermal Protected MOV ’s with surge current levels of 600kA, 800kA and 1000kA per phase, this unit is for those “Mission Critical ”... [See More]
- Features: Integral Audible Alarm; Graphical Display (optional feature); Integral Disconnect (optional feature); NEMA Enclosure; NC/NO Dry Contacts; Remote alarm contacts; Performs Self-Diagnostics; Sine-wave Tracking; Surge Counter (optional feature); On-board Thermal Fusing; Simple visual indicators (e.g. LEDs)
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel
- Surge Current: 600000
from CITEL SURGE PROTECTION
UL Type 1 Surge Protection Device (SPD). Real Time Diagnostics. Optional Intergrated Discount. Itotal 8/20us: 750 kA. Itotal 10/350us: 50 kA. Pluggable module for each mode. UL 1449 4th Edition [See More]
- Features: Integral Audible Alarm; NEMA Enclosure; On/Off Switch; Remote alarm contacts; Performs Self-Diagnostics; Surge Counter; On-board Thermal Fusing; Simple visual indicators (e.g. LEDs)
- Surge Current: 750000
- Mounting: Wall/Panel
- Operating Temp: -58 to 185
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: 200,000 amps per phase. UL1449 3rd Edition. Independent lab tested modules. NEMA LS 1 Tested. Redundant modular protection withstands multiple lightning strikes. Solid copper bus bar construction for minimal impedance and enhanced current sharing. High performance, low inductance. Micro-Z... [See More]
- Features: Integral Audible Alarm; NEMA Enclosure; NC/NO Dry Contacts; Remote alarm contacts; Performs Self-Diagnostics; Surge Counter; Simple visual indicators (e.g. LEDs)
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; Device Mount
- Surge Current: 200000
from ASCO Power Technologies
The XRL Series utilizes uni-modular replaceable module design with Large Block 50kA Thermal Protected MOV ’s with surge current levels of 100kA, 150kA, 200kA, 250kA and 300kA per phase. FEATURES: UL 1449 Third Edition Listed. Directly Connected, Discrete Protection Elements Between All... [See More]
- Features: Integral Audible Alarm; Graphical Display; Integral Disconnect (optional feature); NC/NO Dry Contacts; Remote alarm contacts; Performs Self-Diagnostics; Sine-wave Tracking; Surge Counter (optional feature); On-board Thermal Fusing; Simple visual indicators (e.g. LEDs)
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Device Mount
- Surge Current: 150000
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: 200,000 amps per phase, 8x20 us. Date & time of last event it handled/diverted displayed. Independent lab tested modules. UL1449 3rd Edition. NEMA LS 1. Redundant modular protection withstands multiple lightning strikes. Solid copper bus bar construction for minimal impedance and... [See More]
- Features: Integral Audible Alarm; Integral Disconnect; NEMA Enclosure; NC/NO Dry Contacts; Remote alarm contacts; Performs Self-Diagnostics; Surge Counter; Simple visual indicators (e.g. LEDs)
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; Device Mount
- Surge Current: 200000
from ASCO Power Technologies
Our highest kA internal-mount SPD, the XWL Series utilizes uni-modular replaceable module design with Large Block 50kA Thermal Protected MOV ’s with surge current levels of 300kA, 400kA, and 500kA per phase. This unit is for those “Mission Critical ” environments. FEATURES: UL 1449... [See More]
- Features: Integral Audible Alarm; Graphical Display; Integral Disconnect (optional feature); NC/NO Dry Contacts; Remote alarm contacts; Performs Self-Diagnostics; Sine-wave Tracking; Surge Counter (optional feature); On-board Thermal Fusing; Simple visual indicators (e.g. LEDs)
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Device Mount
- Surge Current: 300000
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: 400,000 Amps per phase 8x20 us. Date & time of last event it handled/diverted displayed. Independent lab tested modules. UL1449 3rd Edition. NEMA LS 1 Tested. High capability redundant modular protection withstands multiple lightning strikes. Solid copper bus bar construction for... [See More]
- Features: Integral Audible Alarm; Integral Disconnect; NEMA Enclosure; NC/NO Dry Contacts; Remote alarm contacts; Performs Self-Diagnostics; Surge Counter; Simple visual indicators (e.g. LEDs)
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; Device Mount
- Surge Current: 400000
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: I peak=120,000A/Phase (8 x 20 μs waveform). UL1449 3rd Edition Listed. Triple redundant - three fused surge paths/phase. Remote 1 Form C relay contacts with status LED. Neutral to Ground voltage monitor. Front panel protection status LEDs. Low profile design. All modes protected. [See More]
- Features: NEMA Enclosure; NC/NO Dry Contacts; Remote alarm contacts; Performs Self-Diagnostics; Sine-wave Tracking; Surge Counter (optional feature); On-board Thermal Fusing; Simple visual indicators (e.g. LEDs)
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; DIN Rail (optional feature); Device Mount
- Surge Current: 120000
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: I peak=160,000A/Phase (8 x 20 μs waveform). UL1449 3rd Edition Listed. Triple redundant - three fused surge paths/phase. Remote 1 Form C relay contacts with status LED. Neutral to Ground voltage monitor. Front panel protection status LEDs. Low profile design. All modes protected. [See More]
- Features: NEMA Enclosure; NC/NO Dry Contacts; Remote alarm contacts; Performs Self-Diagnostics; Sine-wave Tracking; Surge Counter (optional feature); On-board Thermal Fusing; Simple visual indicators (e.g. LEDs)
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; DIN Rail (optional feature); Device Mount
- Surge Current: 160000
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: I peak=250,000A/Phase (8 x 20 μs waveform). UL1449 3rd Edition Listed. Triple redundant - three fused surge paths/phase. Remote 1 Form C relay contacts with status LED. Neutral to Ground voltage monitor. Front panel protection status LEDs. Low profile design. All modes protected. [See More]
- Features: NEMA Enclosure; NC/NO Dry Contacts; Remote alarm contacts; Performs Self-Diagnostics; Sine-wave Tracking; Surge Counter; On-board Thermal Fusing; Simple visual indicators (e.g. LEDs)
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; DIN Rail (optional feature); Device Mount
- Surge Current: 250000
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: I peak=40,000A/Phase (8 x 20 μs waveform). UL1449 3rd Edition Listed. Remote 1 Form C relay contacts with status LED. Neutral to Ground voltage monitor. Front panel protection status LEDs. Low profile design. All modes protected. Filtering standard. Thermally protected MOVs. 20 Year... [See More]
- Features: NEMA Enclosure; NC/NO Dry Contacts; Remote alarm contacts; Performs Self-Diagnostics; Sine-wave Tracking; Surge Counter (optional feature); On-board Thermal Fusing; Simple visual indicators (e.g. LEDs)
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; DIN Rail (optional feature); Device Mount
- Surge Current: 40000
from MCG SURGE PROTECTION
Features: I peak=80,000A/Phase (8 x 20 μs waveform). UL1449 3rd Edition Listed. Remote 1 Form C relay contacts with status LED. Neutral to Ground voltage monitor. Front panel protection status LEDs. Low profile design. All modes protected. Filtering standard. Thermally protected MOVs. 20 Year... [See More]
- Features: NEMA Enclosure; NC/NO Dry Contacts; Remote alarm contacts; Performs Self-Diagnostics; Sine-wave Tracking; Surge Counter (optional feature); On-board Thermal Fusing; Simple visual indicators (e.g. LEDs)
- Technology: Metal Oxide Varistor
- Mounting: Wall/Panel; DIN Rail (optional feature); Device Mount
- Surge Current: 80000