2037-42-B5LF

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Gas Discharge Tube Arresters (GDT) are surge protection components that protect circuitry and equipment from the harmful effects of overvoltages caused by lightning and other types of electrostatic discharge. The 2037-42-B5LF is a Class B GDT that is designed for use in residential and commercial/industrial applications. This article will discuss the application field and working principle of 2037-42-B5LF.

The 2037-42-B5LF is suitable for single and three-phase installations, providing protection across the line, neutral, and ground conductors. It is effective in protecting against overvoltage related to lightning, switchgear operations, line faults, and other high-voltage transients. It is designed to be used in environments with voltages ranging from 120 V up to 565 V, with an operating range of 140 V up to 440 V. It can also be used as a supplemental arrester for higher-voltage applications.

The 2037-42-B5LF has several features that make it suitable for residential and commercial/industrial applications. It is designed to be easy to install, with minimal impact on the existing system. It also has a high current capability, with a rated surge current of up to 10 kA. It is designed to be compact and lightweight, making it well-suited for installations in confined spaces. Finally, it has a UL-listed design that meets the UL 1449 standard.

The 2037-42-B5LF operates on the same principle as all other GDTs - it uses a gas-filled tube to limit voltage surges. The gas inside the tube is inert, and the interior walls of the tube are coated with a dielectric material. When a large surge in voltage is detected, the gas inside the tube ionizes and a spark appears across the interior walls of the tube. This causes the voltage to be equalized and the surge is safely dissipated to ground. This process is known as "avalanche breakdown." After the surge is dissipated, the gas returns to its original state and the tube is again ready to protect against future surges.

In summary, 2037-42-B5LF is a Class B Gas Discharge Tube Arrester specifically designed for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. It is designed to be easy to install, with minimal impact on existing systems, and with a UL-listed design that meets UL 1449 standards. It is effective in protecting against overvoltages related to lightning, switchgear operations, line faults, and other high-voltage transients. Its internal mechanism limits voltage surges using a gas-filled tube that equalizes the voltage when a large surge is detected, and the gas returns to its original state once it is dissipated. This product is an effective solution for protecting systems from the harmful effects of overvoltages related to lightning and other types of electrostatic discharge.

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