Remote Alarm Contacts Single Phase Surge Suppressors
Description
Remote Alarm Contacts Single Phase Surge Suppressors are devices designed to protect electrical equipment from voltage spikes and surges in single-phase AC power systems. These suppressors are equipped with remote alarm contacts that provide notifications or alerts when a surge event occurs, allowing for real-time monitoring and response.
Working Principle
Single Phase Surge Suppressors operate by diverting excess voltage away from sensitive electronic components during a surge event. When a surge occurs, the suppressor channels the extra voltage into a grounding wire, preventing it from flowing through and damaging connected devices. The remote alarm contacts feature allows for the monitoring of surge events by sending alerts to a central system or personnel, ensuring timely intervention and maintenance. This functionality is particularly useful in environments where continuous monitoring of electrical systems is critical.
Applications
Remote Alarm Contacts Single Phase Surge Suppressors are commonly used in environments where real-time monitoring of electrical systems is essential. Specific applications include:
- Data Centers: Protecting servers and networking equipment from power surges while providing alerts for immediate action.
- Industrial Automation: Safeguarding programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and other control systems, with remote alarms enabling quick response to surge events.
- Telecommunications: Ensuring the integrity of communication lines and equipment, with remote monitoring capabilities to maintain uptime.
Advantages over other Single Phase Surge Suppressors
The inclusion of remote alarm contacts provides a significant advantage over standard single-phase surge suppressors. This feature allows for proactive maintenance and rapid response to surge events, reducing downtime and potential damage to equipment. Additionally, the ability to monitor surge activity remotely enhances the overall reliability and safety of the electrical system.
Limitations
One limitation of Remote Alarm Contacts Single Phase Surge Suppressors is the potential for false alarms, which can occur due to minor fluctuations in voltage that do not pose a real threat to the system. This can lead to unnecessary maintenance actions and increased operational costs.
Considerations
When selecting Remote Alarm Contacts Single Phase Surge Suppressors, several factors should be considered:
- Initial Costs: These devices may have a higher upfront cost compared to standard surge suppressors due to the added remote monitoring capabilities.
- Operating Expense: The cost of maintaining and monitoring the remote alarm system should be factored into the overall operating expenses.
- Durability: Ensure the suppressor is rated for the specific environmental conditions of the application to maximize its lifespan.
- Replacement and Maintenance Costs: Regular testing and maintenance of the remote alarm system are necessary to ensure its reliability, which can add to the long-term costs.
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 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 Surge Suppression Incorporated
Individual Circuit Protection Series 1 [See More]
- Features: Continuously Live Electrical Outputs Available; Integral Grounding Wire; Hospital Grade (optional feature); NEMA Enclosure; NC/NO Dry Contacts; Remote alarm contacts; Sine-wave Tracking; On-board Thermal Fusing; Simple visual indicators (e.g. LEDs)
- Technology: Hybrid
- Mounting: DIN Rail (optional feature); Device Mount; In-line or Integrally Attached
- Wires: 2-Wire
from ASCO Power Technologies
Our largest, highest kA SPD, the XBS 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 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
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. 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
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: 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 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