CG6350SM Circuit Protection

Gas Discharge Tube Arresters (GDT) are safety devices designed to protect electric systems. They are also known as lightning arresters or surge arresters and are used to protect sensitive electronic systems, including telecommunications and computer networks, from power surges caused by lightning strikes or other sources such as short circuits and overvoltages. One of the most popular GDTs is the CG6350SM, a gas-filled, polyethylene-insulated, high-voltage surge arrester.

The CG6350SM is designed to protect 10 kV and 15 kV systems from surges up to 50 kV in magnitude. It is composed of two main components: a spark gap and a gas tube, both of which are insulated by polyethylene. The spark gap is a metal-oxide resistor that is responsible for removing large surges, while the gas-filled tube is used for transient voltage detection and the discharge of any remaining threshold voltages. The tube can also detect small, low-level electrical signals and divert them away from sensitive electronic components.

The working principle of the CG6350SM is based on the fact that when the applied voltage exceeds the breakdown voltage, the gas inside the tube starts to ionize and conduct electricity. This phenomenon is known as “avalanche effect”, and it discharges the excess voltage and diverts it to the ground. The tube delivers high-speed voltage protection, and the spark gap reduces the risk of catastrophic breakdowns.

The CG6350SM is an ideal choice for 10 kV and 15 kV power systems, as it can provide excellent protection against potentially disastrous surges. It is widely used in industrial, telecommunications, and automated control systems, as well as renewable energy systems, such as solar power plants. It is also a cost-effective solution that can be easily integrated into existing systems.

The CG6350SM is the perfect choice to protect electronic systems from high-voltage power surges. It works by diverting excessive voltages to the ground, in order to protect both system equipment and personnel from potential harm. Additionally, its spark gap and polyethylene insulation ensure that the system is safe from dangerous breakages or short circuits.