Surge protection considerations | Eaton PSEC
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The electrification of everything and our dependence on power has simultaneously increased the need to protect electronic devices. However, the inherent nature of electricity causes electronic devices to be susceptible to surge damage from our own electrical systems. However, electronic devices are susceptible to surge damage that can come from outside, but more commonly, from inside our electrical systems. As a solution, Eaton has an array of surge protection devices (SPDs) to protect you from lighting and overvoltage conditions. In this video we breakdown SPDs and why they should be used to safeguard valuable electronics and power systems. Sam Hammers, Associate Product Manager, answers several questions, such as: • What is a surge? A surge, or transient, is a sudden spike in voltage that can damage or destroy electronic equipment. • Where do surge come from? Surge come from utility switching, faults, motor startups, capacitor switching and LED lighting. • What does a surge protection device do? SPDs detect the spikes in voltage and redirects the excess energy safely to ground. • How does an SPD work? SPDs use metal oxide varistors (MOVs) to absorb and diver the surge energy. • Where are SPDs used? SPDs are used in industrial, commercial, and residential environments. • NEC requirements of SPDs • Installation tips, specifically explaining lead length and its effects on let through voltage. • Types of SPDs and where to use them. Surge protection is a cost-effective and essential part of any electrical system. Increased reliance on sensitive electrical devices, understanding how to select, size, and install SPDs correctly is more important than ever. Thank you for watching one of our many educational videos on the topic of power systems. Schedule a visit to one of Eaton's Power Systems Experience Centers in either Pittsburgh or Houston to learn more! To learn more about Eaton products and our Power Systems Experience Centers: https://eaton.com/experience To view more educational videos from Eaton's Power Systems Experience Centers: https://videos.eaton.com/experience Chapters 00:00 00:31 What is a surge? 00:53 What does an SPD do? 02:24 How do SPDs work? 04:03 NEC surge requirements 04:38 SPD installation 05:48 SPD sizing #surgeprotector #powerquality #powerqualityissues #electricaltroubleshooting #powersystem #engineering #eatonexperience #experiencecenter #electricalengineering #electricaltrainingvideos #powersystemdesign
The electrification of everything and our dependence on power has simultaneously increased the need to protect electronic devices. However, the inherent nature of electricity causes electronic devices to be susceptible to surge damage from our own electrical systems. However, electronic devices are susceptible to surge damage that can come from outside, but more commonly, from inside our electrical systems. As a solution, Eaton has an array of surge protection devices (SPDs) to protect you from lighting and overvoltage conditions. In this video we breakdown SPDs and why they should be used to safeguard valuable electronics and power systems. Sam Hammers, Associate Product Manager, answers several questions, such as: • What is a surge? A surge, or transient, is a sudden spike in voltage that can damage or destroy electronic equipment. • Where do surge come from? Surge come from utility switching, faults, motor startups, capacitor switching and LED lighting. • What does a surge protection device do? SPDs detect the spikes in voltage and redirects the excess energy safely to ground. • How does an SPD work? SPDs use metal oxide varistors (MOVs) to absorb and diver the surge energy. • Where are SPDs used? SPDs are used in industrial, commercial, and residential environments. • NEC requirements of SPDs • Installation tips, specifically explaining lead length and its effects on let through voltage. • Types of SPDs and where to use them. Surge protection is a cost-effective and essential part of any electrical system. Increased reliance on sensitive electrical devices, understanding how to select, size, and install SPDs correctly is more important than ever. Thank you for watching one of our many educational videos on the topic of power systems. Schedule a visit to one of Eaton's Power Systems Experience Centers in either Pittsburgh or Houston to learn more! To learn more about Eaton products and our Power Systems Experience Centers: https://eaton.com/experience To view more educational videos from Eaton's Power Systems Experience Centers: https://videos.eaton.com/experience Chapters 00:00 00:31 What is a surge? 00:53 What does an SPD do? 02:24 How do SPDs work? 04:03 NEC surge requirements 04:38 SPD installation 05:48 SPD sizing #surgeprotector #powerquality #powerqualityissues #electricaltroubleshooting #powersystem #engineering #eatonexperience #experiencecenter #electricalengineering #electricaltrainingvideos #powersystemdesign
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