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Data center surge protection

Protecting data centers from lightning strikes is no easy task.

UL 1449 4th Edition

UL 1449 4th edition assigns type designations to Surge Protective Devices (SPD) (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) reflecting the installation locations within the electrical distribution system. These designations were adopted from IEEE categories C, B, & A respectively

IEC 61643-21 Low voltage surge protective devices – Part 21: Surge protective devices connected to telecommunications and signalling networks – Performance requirements and testing methods

This International Standard is applicable to devices for surge protection of telecommunications and signalling networks against indirect and direct effects of lightning or other transient overvoltages.

Cross Reference between Phoenix Contact and BRITEC

Phoenix Contact is a globally present, Germany-based market leader. They mainly provide solutions in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics, and automation.

Cross Reference between OBO and BRITEC

OBO Bettermann is a manufacturer of installation systems for the electro technical infrastructure of buildings and systems with around 30,000 electro technical products and services for industry, trade, and infrastructure facilities.

Cross Reference between DEHN and BRITEC

DEHN provides innovative, unique, and smart protection solutions, services, and expertise in the fields of the surge and lightning protection and safety equipment. These are customized for applications in buildings, the energy sector, and the infrastructure.

Cross Reference between CITEL and BRITEC

CITEL has been protecting installations around the world from transient overvoltage that result from switching events and lightning strikes.

Understanding Surge Protective Device Ratings

How to know what kA rating to use.Selecting the appropriate surge protective device (SPD) can seem like a daunting task, especially with all of the different types on the market today.

Rating of Backup Breaker for Surge Protective Device

Quite often, customer will ask, which rating of MCB or RCDs to be chosen to protect the surge protective devices (SPD)?