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High Headroom or How to Prevent Premature SPD Death - Article
Low headroom can spell death for a surge protection device; knowing
where to set headroom is the first step in protecting an SPD
investment. To read more ...
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Coordinated Protection of AC and Data Signal Systems - Article
Attempts to apply surge protection devices, both AC and Data Line
Protectors, have not been fully effective, due patchwork solutions and a
more fundamental issue – not seeing the problem in its entirety. To read
more…CLICK HERE
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Putting 10/350 Under the Microscope - Article
For decades, American TVSS products have been tested using the 8/20usec
waveform according to ANSI/IEEE C62.41 guidelines. In 1995, the IEC
61643 introduced a “Class 1” test (the 10/350usec) for surge protectors
installed at Cat. C locations. Why?
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Surge Protection - Where and How Much ? - Article
Do we really need surge protection and where should it be located
for best results? The population of sensitive electronic equipment
in the workplace makes it undoubtedly much more susceptible to
surges than ever before. Surge protection has become a necessity…
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International Conference of Lightning Protection - Article
This paper reviews the history of test waveforms used in SPD testing.
Various lightning-measurement efforts that have been undertaken around
the world were surveyed to see if any parameters could be imputed to a
typical lightning strike. The results show the 10/350 waveform to be an
inappropriate waveform for simulating actual lightning in a laboratory.
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MCG Surge Protection for AC Power Lines
- Catalog
AC
power line protectors range from low-profile OEM devices to major
facility service entrance protectors. Catalog features a comprehensive
user’s guide and recommendations for appropriate protector placement at
Cat C, B and A.
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MCG Surge Protection
for Data Line Protection
- Catalog
Data Line Protectors protect any
part or all of an entire data network from lightning, transients and
surges. All popular connectors including rackmount and NEW convenient
DIN rail option. Includes Application Guide and Protection Overview
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The
Truth of the Matter A No-Nonsense Guide
The guide cuts
through the hype and provides clear-cut explanations of the important
principles regarding AC Power Line surge suppression. It does not
promote specific products, but instead attempts to “de-mystify”
specsmanship.
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The Inside Story-AC Power Line Protector
Look inside a typical MCG AC Power Line Protector. Picture calls out
signature craftsmanship of design. Nothing in our products is hidden or
buried in epoxy. CLICK HERE
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The Inside Story—Data Line Protector
Under the case of a typical Data Line Protector lies an array of
Avalanche Diodes and heavy-duty gas tubes. To see what a protector
designed to protect in extraordinary circumstances looks like,
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Certifications
This page describes
the history and relevance of certifications/registrations pertinent to
the TVSS community. Includes ISO 9001,
C-UL
US Listing Mark, UL Recognized Component Mark, CE mark and
NEMA
LS-1 – 1992.
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Independent Testing
MCG Surge
Protection tests units to rigorous NEMA LS-1 Standards. What does this
mean to you? CLICK HERE
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TVSS Standards
Describes national standards applicable to Transient Voltage
Surge Suppression. Includes
UL1449 2nd Ed Listed, including the requirements of Feb. 9,
2007, ANSI/IEEE C62.41, ANSI/IEEE C62.45 and
NEMA LS-1.
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Engineering Specification Library
Quick links to specifications for all MCG Surge Protection
products.
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Product Data Sheets
Quick links to MCG Surge Protection product data sheets.
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Product Installation Instructions
Quick links to all MCG Surge Protection product installation
instructions.
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Patented Micro-Z Technology
Let-through voltage, which is what the sensitive downstream equipment
sees, consists of cable drop + SPD (MOV) drop. MCG’s unique Micro-Z™
approach allows very low let-through voltage. Find out more…CLICK
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Twenty-Year Product Warranty
MCG Surge Protection’s
Twenty-Year “No-Nonsense” warranty/lifetime on protection modules.
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