GTCA26-101M-P02

Gas Discharge Tube Arresters (GDT) are widely used in lightning protection and power system applications. It has a wide range of energy absorption and operation stability which makes it a popular and widely used products. The GTCA26-101M-P02 could be considered one kind of these GDT, the device’s application field and the working principle will be discussed in the following parts.

Application Field

GTCA26-101M-P02 is a surge protection device with a rated voltage of 10 kV (275 V/µs), this equipment has a huge and wide impact of application areas due to its superior performance and high reliability under overeating voltage and current surge. The GTCA26-101M-P02 is usually used to protect communication system, petrochemical system, telecommunication system, industrial control system, precision instruments, instrument and other similar areas. In this way, the GTCA26-101M-P02 provides an additional safeguard and protection against the overvoltage and overcurrent surge.

Working Principle

Unlike other surge protectors that employ a spark gap or Hybrid GDT, the GTCA26-101M-P02 works on a metal oxide based GDT, this kind of device was developed for high reliability and superior performance against transient overvoltage. The GTCA26-101M-P02 Zinc Oxide Varistor (ZOV) module works pretty much like a fuse in that it reacts to too strong of a voltage or current in the same way. When the current becomes too strong, the metal oxide charge varistor will automatically absorb the extra current to protect sensitive electronic equipment from damage. When the extra current has been successfully discharged, the device will instantly restore its protective conditions.

The superior performance of GTCA26-101M-P02 surge protector is owed to its highly unique charge varistor structure which comprises of a zinc oxide nonlinear resistance element embedded in a charge-storing element. It also acts as a capacitor that stores electrical charge in a nonlinear manner, meaning that when the voltage crosses the threshold, it can quickly draw the extra current back into the system. This is what makes it an ideal protection device for power system, communication line, electronic devices and other electrical equipment.

In conclusion, the GTCA26-101M-P02 is a surge protector device that can provide optimal protection against large and sudden surges of electricity. It features a unique charge varistor structure which provides superior performance and effective protection against overvoltage and current events. It is most suitable for applications such as communication system, petrochemical system, telecommunication system, industrial control system, precision instruments, and instrument to prevent damage from electric shock due to lightning strikes.