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Type-1 device (SPD)
• This SPD device is mounted on line side of main service entrance.
• Type-1 SPD is characterized by a 10/350 μs current wave and used for outdoor applications. which are caused by lightning or due to utility capacitor bank switching. It is considered to be first line of defense of your home or office.
• Built-in alarm systems indicate when device needs to be replaced .
Type 2 Surge protector device (SPD)
• This SPD device is mounted on load side of main service entrance.
• Type-2 SPD is characterized by an 8/20 μs current wave.
• It is used to protect branch circuit or service entrance against residual lightning energy, surges due to motor and other surges.
• Its main function is to limit transient voltage and protects sensitive electronics .
• It is used for commercial and industrial and domestic applications.
Type 3 Surge protector device (SPD)
• Type-3 SPD is characterized by a combination of voltage waves (1.2/50 μs) and current waves (8/20 μs).
• Its main function is to limit low level surges which can damage sensitive electronic circuits in TVs, PCs and electric appliances.
• It is considered to be last line defense in surge protective
Type 4 Surge protector device (SPD)
• It is known as surge protection module.
• It provides protection to servo motors, PLCs and other devices used in industrial applications.