GTCR36-351M-P05

Gas Discharge Tube Arresters (GDT)

A gas discharge tube arrester (GDT) is an active surge protection device that limits overvoltage transients. It is composed of a spark-gap, which acts against a zener diode, making it suitable for voltage surges even up to thousands of volts.

GTCR36-351M-P05 Application Field

GTCR36-351M-P05 gas arresters are designed to provide reliable short circuit service for 600A to 3200A distribution voltage. They are widely used in distribution and control systems, such as electrical utilities, power supplies, computers, telecommunications, medical and industrial equipment, automotive systems, as well as other electrical applications.

GTCR36-351M-P05 Working Principle

GTCR36-351M-P05 gas arresters are made up of two separate elements. The first element consists of an electrode containing material that is designed to conduct electricity at small voltages. This allows electric current to flow through the center of the gas tube with no problems. The second element is the spark gap, which is composed of two electrodes, with a gap in the middle. This gap can create a spark or discharge, when the voltage applied across the device exceeds the specified level.

When a GTCR36-351M-P05 is subjected to a surge voltage, the spark gap ionizes the gas inside the arrester and becomes conductive. This enables the surge current to travel along the gas tube and be redirected towards ground, thus protecting the equipment. If the surge voltage is high enough, the spark gap will remain open for a while, isolating the equipment from further damage.

The GTCR36-351M-P05 is usually equipped with a pulse monitoring system that allows it to detect any fail safe condition due to high current or surge. This allows for better reliability and safety of the equipment it is used to protect. Also, if the surge is of too high intensity, the GTCR36-351M-P05 can be activated even if the voltage is below the activation level, thus providing extra protection to the equipment.

Conclusion

Gas Arresters are commonly used to protect equipment from surges. They are reliable, efficient and easy to install. GTCR36-351M-P05 gas arresters use a spark gap mechanism to dissipate surges and provide extra protection. They are suitable for high voltages and come with a pulse monitoring system for added reliability.