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| LIGHTNING
PROTECTION EQUIPMENT |
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Lightning is
a major threat to remote
data collection systems -
not only in rare direct strikes,
but also nearby strikes radiating
energy to the station. Sutron
equipment has built-in surge
protection. Nonetheless,
external lightning protection
is suggested. |
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5100-0600-1
Lightning Protection Kit, Station |
with ground rod (5/8 in.
OD by 8ft), copper wire(#4
solid), clamp, single point
ground plate. Select one or
more telemetry protectors from
below |
5100-0600-2
Lightning Protection Kit, Tower |
with aluminum point (36" in.long),
three ground rods, copper wire
(#4 solid) and clamps |
Coaxial
Protector w/3 ft. cable
8111-1099-1
(for LOS or GOES telemetry)
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. Bulkhead mountable
. No DC continuity
. 600VDC turn on
. 2.5 nS turn on time
. VSWR <1.1 to 1
. Insertion loss <0.1dB,type N connectors
. 50-700 MHz
. Used with radio transmitters (A high mounted tower antenna
attracts lightning strikes.)
. Attached to coaxial cable to protect equipment from strike
or wind blown static build-up
. Mounted on single point ground plate inside gauging house
or enclosure
. Not a weatherproof device |
Telephone Line Protector
1311-1058
(for internal or external telephone modems)
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. Multi-strike
. 2 stage hybrid
. Stops lightning strike surges before they reach the field
station equipment.
. Used at each telephone station even when phone company
has provided protection |
| Protector |
Protector, 200 V turn on, < 1nS
turn on time, handles ringing
and DC voltages, aluminum enclosure
with mounting hardware |
Gas Tubes
1311-1060
(provides extra protection to data line, radio, or telephone
line inputs; consult factory for application assistance)
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Tube, 300- 500 VDC
Breakdown Voltage, 40kA maximum surge, 1000A, 10/1000µs
waveform impulse life, UL listed, REA accepted.
. Provide additional protection to MOV and/or other protection
installed in equipment |
AC Protector
1311-1059
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Automatic 3 stage operation,
MOV and Gas Tube Arrestor,
self restoring, UL Listed
. Used with AC powered equipment
. Self resetting |
PolyPhaser
1311-1056 |
For general radio use; surface
or bulkhead mountable options.
Special note: FOR SINGLE TRANSMITTER APPLICATION |
Lightning Rod
- Directs the lightning strike away from sensitive equipment
- Included in Sutron lightning protection kits
Metal Conduit
- Reduces the amount of energy wires pick up m nearby lightning
strikes (can be purchased locally)
- Install conduit on any wires outside of the enclosure
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