GTCA28-601M-R10

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Gas discharge tube arresters (GDT) are electrical components that are designed to protect other devices from the damaging effects of lightning and switching transients. The GTCA28-601M-R10 is a silicon-oxide loaded metal-oxide arrestor designed to protect indoor electronic and communication systems. In this article, we will look at the application field and working principle of the GTCA28-601M-R10.

The GTCA28-601M-R10 is a 5kA rated 8/20 μs impulse current arrester designed for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D, and Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G. It can be used in either AC or DC networks, and is suited for use in hazardous location networks. The arrester has a voltage rating of 600V RMS and a direct discharge current of 10kA (8/20μs waveform). The product is available in both standard and UL versions.

The GTCA28-601M-R10 works by absorbing the destructive energy created by surge currents, protecting the other components of a system from damage. The device’s metal-oxide varistors (MOVs) absorb the current by increasing their resistance. When the MOVs exceed their energy threshold, they rapidly increase their resistance to limit the amount of current passing through the system. The GTCA28-601M-R10 also has a silicon-oxide layer which acts as an additional protective layer between the MOVs and the system.

In terms of application, the GTCA28-601M-R10 is most commonly used to protect a variety of electrical devices, which includes control panels, IT and communication equipment, and any other electronic systems that may be exposed to lightning and switching transients. It is also used in power distribution networks and power supply systems in hazardous areas, industrial systems, and office buildings.

The GTCA28-601M-R10 is designed to provide effective protection against transient surges and reduce the risk of system damage. Specifically, it can be used for applications where a high level of surge protection is required, such as in medical centers, power distribution systems, and telecommunications systems. The device also features a low insertion voltage, making it suitable for use in low voltage systems.

In conclusion, the GTCA28-601M-R10 is a metal-oxide arrester suited for a variety of applications, including hazardous locations, control panels, IT and communication equipment, and power distribution systems. It provides protection against transient surges by increasing the resistance of its MOVs and the additional silicon-oxide layer, and features a low insertion voltage for use in low voltage systems.

The GTCA28-601M-R10 is designed to provide effective protection against transient surges and reduce the risk of system damage. It is an effective metal-oxide arrester suited for a variety of applications, and is an essential component of modern electrical systems.

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