The Importance of Implementing Surge Protecting in your industrial applications, in Conjunction with ABB. 

Surge protection is a critical component of any industrial electrical system.

It helps to protect sensitive electronic equipment from damage caused by power surges or transient voltage. A power surge is a sudden and brief increase in voltage that can occur for a variety of reasons, such as lightning strikes, switching off electrical loads, or malfunctioning equipment. Transient voltage is a similar event, but it is typically shorter in duration and of lower magnitude.

Did you know?  

Lightning and utility power anomalies only account for 20% of transient surges. The remaining 80% of surge activity is produced internally!

Surge protection devices are classified according to their standards. The three main types of surge protection devices are Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3. The following table summarizes the key characteristics of the three types of surge protection devices:

Surge protection devices divert the excess voltage from sensitive equipment to a ground wire. This prevents the voltage from damaging the equipment's circuitry.

There are two main types of surge protection devices: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 devices are designed to protect against large surges, such as those caused by lightning strikes. Type 2 devices are designed to protect against smaller surges, such as those caused by switching electrical loads.

In industrial settings, it is important to use both Type 1 and Type 2 surge protection devices to provide the best possible protection for sensitive equipment. The following are some of the benefits of using surge protection in industrial settings:

Prevents damage to expensive equipment: Surges can damage electronic equipment, costing businesses thousands or even millions of dollars in repairs or replacement.

Reduces downtime: When a surge damages equipment, it can take days or weeks to repair or replace. Surge protection can help to reduce downtime and keep businesses running smoothly.

Improves safety: Surges can also pose a safety hazard, as they can cause fires or explosions. Surge protection can help to prevent these hazards and keep workers safe.

If you are operating an industrial facility, installing surge protection devices to protect your sensitive equipment from damage is important. This will help to keep your business running smoothly and prevent costly repairs or downtime.

ABB Mains Power Protection  

Protect your electronic equipment from transient overvoltages with the ABB Furse ESP M1R, M2R & M4R Series.

The Furse ESP M1R, M2R & M4R Series are combined Type 1, 2, and 3 tested protectors (to BS EN 61643) for use on mains power distribution systems. They are primarily used to protect connected electronic equipment from transient overvoltages on the main supply, such as computers, communications, or control equipment.

The ESP M1R, M2R & M4R Series are designed to protect against flashover, typically at the main distribution board location, with multiple metallic services entering. They can also be used to protect sensitive electronic equipment in LPZ 3 environments.

The ESP M1R, M2R & M4R Series feature a remote display, which allows both the display and protector unit to be mounted in their optimum positions. This makes installation and maintenance easier.

The Benefits:

• Protects against transient overvoltages
• Designed for use in LPZ 0 to LPZ 3 environments
• Remote display for easy installation and maintenance

 Applications 

The Furse ESP M1R, M2R & M4R Series are designed for use in a variety of applications, including:

• Main distribution boards for buildings with multiple metallic services (e.g. gas, water, telecoms)
• Sub-distribution boards feeding sensitive equipment
• Buildings with Class III or IV LPS fitted
• Exposed 3-phase power lines where no LPS is fitted
• Buildings with a Class I or II LPS

Installation

Installation of the ESP M1R, M2R & M4R Series is simple and straightforward. The protector unit is installed in the main distribution board, and the remote display is mounted in a convenient location. The cable between the protector unit and the remote display is included.

Protect your electronic equipment today with the Furse ESP M1R, M2R & M4R Series. 

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If you require further information about how you can implement ABB Surge Protection solutions within your application, Contact us at 0345 030 60 80.