AutomationDirect Adds Compact Data and Signal Surge Protectors to Offerings
AutomationDirect now offers DEHN BLITZDUCTORconnect yellow/line compact data and signal surge protectors for universal system protection. The surge protectors feature a modular, compact design for ease of use.
Industrial controls and electronics manufacturer AutomationDirect has expanded its lineup of surge protection devices. The addition comes in the form of BLITZDUCTORconnect yellow/line data and signal surge protectors. The modular devices are compact to help with space savings in often overburdened existing control cabinets.
AutomationDirect’s data and signal surge protection devices are designed for a variety of tasks. Image used courtesy of Adobe Stock
AutomationDirect Surge Protectors
AutomationDirect’s new BLITZDUCTORconnect yellow/line compact data and signal surge protectors can be used universally. They are designed for system protection in
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industrial environments
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information technology signal interfaces
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automation controls and systems
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measuring systems
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general control devices and systems.
The devices come with an integrated LifeCheck monitoring function, which makes certain that devices are protected from lightning and surges. Different models are available to help protect a range of devices with individual protection needs. The BLITZDUCTORconnect protection devices include module types that protect low-voltage, analog, and communication circuits.
The new BLITZDUCTORconnect yellow/line compact data and signal surge protectors feature a compact, space-saving design. Image used courtesy of AutomationDirect
Data and Signal Surge Protection
The data and signal surge protection devices offer users a high voltage discharge capacity for lightning and surges. The protection devices are also designed to handle low voltages, which is useful when protecting terminal equipment from surges and voltage spikes. The arrestor can be used for either unbalanced interfaces, two single lines sharing a common reference potential, or balanced interfaces, a single unearthed pair of lines.
Cables can be inserted into one of two vibration-proof ports to connect the devices. There is no need for tools in the connection process, and stripped hard wires can be run directly into the connection ports—soft wires with ferrules can do the same. The use of a release button makes connecting and disconnecting wires simple, without the need to screw the wires down. Test holes are available to take measurements quickly and efficiently with a multimeter.
The BLITZDUCTORconnect surge protection devices are designed for maximum system availability. Image used courtesy of Dehn
Maximum System Availability
A mechanical status indicator gives information about the status of BLITZDUCTORconnect yellow/line surge protectors by displaying either a green or red tag. Should there be an arrestor overload, red tags will display to show which protectors must be replaced and which are still serviceable. The status will also be reported to higher-level control units with the use of a floating break contact of the remote signaling unit.
The unit contains a transmitter and a receiver, helping to reduce installation time and labor-associated costs when including the remote signaling unit. In addition, there is no need to set up anything additional for the modules themselves.
In the case of a surge, the signal circuit remains active, while the overloaded circuits are disconnected in a fail-safe manner to maintain uptime even after an event. This feature allows time for the replacement of the data and surge protector with a minimal amount of downtime after a surge event.
