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LOW-VOLTAGE SURGE PROTECTION DEVICES: PROTECT YOUR INSTALLATIONS WITH ZOTUP
12 February 2024
LOW-VOLTAGE SURGE PROTECTION DEVICES: PROTECT YOUR INSTALLATIONS WITH ZOTUP
Although low voltage is less dangerous than high voltage, when dealing with overvoltages you must always take the right precautions. The so-called surge protection devices or SPDs (surge protection...
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UTILITY AND FUNCTION OF OVER-VOLTAGE DISCHARGES BY ZOTUP
29 January 2024
UTILITY AND FUNCTION OF OVER-VOLTAGE DISCHARGES BY ZOTUP
To absorb over-voltages and thus avoid short circuits, most of the time electrical systems require surge arresters. ZOTUP, an Italian company based in Bergamo, works for the development of Made in...
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CLASSIFICATION OF SPDs
15 January 2024
CLASSIFICATION OF SPDs
SPD Classification: Standards and Test Types Surge Protection Devices (SPD) are classified and tested based on parameters provided by the manufacturer. According to HD 60364-5-534 and EN 62305...
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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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HOW TO PROTECT SIGNAL LINES?
28 November 2023
HOW TO PROTECT SIGNAL LINES?
In order to protect asignal lineordata, be it a TV antenna, telephone line , internet, CCTV, Profibus, or CANbus, is it is advisable to install an SPD placed in series with the line itself. Its...
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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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