Are You Protected Against Power Surge Damage?

Electricity is in every aspect of our daily lives and that’s not going to change anytime soon. However, just how much are we protecting our systems? Following sophisticated system needs protection from surges.

1.Variable Frequency Drives

2.AC Servo Drives

3.Human Machine Interface (HMI)

4.Industrial Controllers

5.LAN connected devices which includes Data Servers, Routers, Modem etc.

6.Fire Alarm System

7.Uninteruppted Power Supply (UPS)

8.SMPS Power Supply

9.Customised Special Purpose Electronics Cards & Many more devices We can add to this which are susceptible for overvoltage surges.

How Does a Surge Arrester Work?

To clear up how a surge arrester works, we need to clear up what it’s used for first. Surge arresters are devices designed to protect an electrical system in case of an unexpected discharge. Sudden changes in voltage can ruin the delicate components in an electrical system and, in general, fry everything.

Surge arresters work as a defense against voltage spikes by diverting the excess of voltage into the ground. It’s best to think of an arrester like a street with two ways. During regular use, the arrester allows voltage to pass through the system as normal. However, when a spike is detected, the arrester redirects the excess through its landline, while also allowing the regular voltage to continue as normal.

In short, it’s a safety device that makes sure your grid continues to work normally even in the case of unexpected spikes. Surge arresters are used to keep buildings safe in case of lightning for example, but they also work for smaller scale surges and as such are great protection.

The protection offered by an SPD is only as good as its installation. To ensure it’s done correctly and safely, consult with our experienced team. They can help you assess your risk of voltage spikes, determine the best SPDs for your plant, and ensure they have the right surge current ratings to protect your electronic devices.

More than 80+ customers of Baiza Automation used this SPDs & get benefited from small investment to protect the companies high value assets..

At the simplest level, surge arresters are basic insurance. They make sure that your electrical system and all you have invested on it remains safe from unwanted discharges. Not installing one leaves you at the mercy of over voltage spikes.