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Evaluate surge environment |
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Implement three stage protection as recommended by IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)
Category C – Main Service Entrance
Category B – Panelboards (especially those with
significant electronic loads)
Category A – Equipment level protection for power and communications
connections |
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Surge protection at all building entry points for: |
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Telephone
a. Data
b. Fax
c. Modem
d. Cable TV
e. Any copper signal or communications cabling that enters or exits a
building |
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Supplementary surge protection at other key communication equipment locations. |
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Surge protection for fire alarm, security, PLC or other electronic controls. |
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Surge protection for automation communications network.
Electrical Surge Protection
A Three-Tiered Approach
A brief overview of surge suppression strategies as recommended by IEEE
(Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)
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