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Surge Protection Solutions
Mersen, an industry pioneer in surge protection technology, has developed a world-class suite of surge protection devices for your entire facility. Surge-Trap SPDs are designed to UL1449 3rd Edition standards and feature Mersen's industry leading patented TPMOV® technology inside. Providing advanced overvoltage protection to meet today's toughest requirements, you can rely on Mersen's Surge-Trap SPDs for proven and safe facility-wide protection.
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Surge Protection Products
| Surge-Trap® SPD Modular | Product Page | Advisor Page |
| Surge-Trap® SPD Pluggable | Product Page | Advisor Page |
| Surge-Trap® SPD Type 1 STT2 | Product Page | Advisor Page |
| Surge-Trap® SPD Type 1 XR Series | Product Page | Advisor Page |
| Surge-Trap® SPD Type 1 XP Series | Product Page | Advisor Page |
| Surge-Trap® SPD Type 1 XT Series | Product Page | Advisor Page |
| TPMOV Technology | Product Page | Advisor Page |
| MOV Protection Fuses | Product Page | Advisor Page |
| Surge Switch | Product Page | Advisor Page |
Literature
- Surge Protection Solutions Guide [ 5 Mb ]
- Surge-Trap Product Line Card [ 1 Mb ]
- Surge Protection Markets & Electrical System Fact Sheet [ 1 Mb ]
- Surge-Trap STT2 Commercial Flyer [ 848 Kb ]
- Surge-Trap STT2 Residential Flyer [ 1 Mb ]
Tech Topics
- Component Protection Note 3 Issue 2: Addressing Protection Issues for Surge Protection Devices [ 1.1 mb]
- Component Protection Note 3: Addressing Overcurrent Issues for Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors [710 k]
- Component Protection Note 4: Important Changes to UL 1449 Safety Standards for Surge Suppression [469 k]
Articles
- Electrical Safety Surges Ahead: Changes to UL 1449 Safety Standard for Surge Protection
- Understanding Surge Protective Device Ratings
Tip Sheets
- SPD: Buyer beware: SPD and UL Markings? [861 k]
- SPD: Is There a One Size Fits All Surge Protection Device? [341 k]
- SPD: Is Your Surge Protection Device Specification Up to Date? [311 k]
- SPD: Navigating the UL Safety Requirements for Surge Protection [800 k]
- SPD: Surge Protection - North America vs. Europe [430 k]
- SPD: What Is the Surge-Trap® Surge Protection Device? [550 k]
Multimedia
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Surge Protection Basics PowerPoint | [Download] |
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Surge Protection Lunch & Learn PowerPoint | [Download] |
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Surge Protection Listen & Learn | [Watch Video] |
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Surge Trap® and TPMOV® Technology | [Watch Video] |
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Surge Protection - Technical Background and Basic Info | [Training Module] |
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Surge Protection for Your Facility | [PIQ Quiz] |
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Overvoltage Protection Issues | [PIQ Quiz] |
Where to Buy Surge Protection Devices