SL1021B450RS

Gas Discharge Tube Arresters (GDT)

Gas Discharge Tube Arresters (GDTs) are devices used to protect electrical equipment from damages due to voltage surges or transient over pvoltages. They provide protection from lightning, line transients and switching operations, and are used by utilities, large industrial plants, and commercial facilities around the world. GDTs function by diverting or “arresting” the High Voltage (HV) transient to ground, limiting the damage to the protected system.

SL1021B450RS is a specific type of GDT which is suitable for the industrial environment. This product line is designed to use surge current limitations to protect solid-state electronic equipment from damage that occurs due to overvoltages.

SL1021B450RS Application Field

The SL1021B450RS is suitable for application in medium to high pressure applications. It is used in various industrial environments and in external lightning protection systems. This GDT is also used for the protection of wind generator systems, solar inverter systems, AC/DC UPS systems, motor controllers, and other electronic systems. These applications generally require an extra layer of protection against power surges due to lightning.

SL1021B450RS Working Principle

The SL1021B450RS functions by providing a short circuit path to ground for high voltage spikes. This allows the voltage spike to be brought to a safe level in a fraction of a second. This product line also provides a low voltage operation, which prevents equipment damage from low-level voltage transients.

The SL1021B450RS utilizes a metal-oxide varistor (MOV). The MOV acts as an insulator and allows for current only to flow when the voltage exceeds a safe level. When the safe level is exceeded, the MOV will conduct current until the voltage drops back down to a safe level. This process happens in a fraction of a second, which allows the device to arrest the surge and protect all connected equipment from voltage damage.

Conclusion

The SL1021B450RS GDT is a reliable and efficient device used to protect electronic systems from high voltage surges. It functions by providing a short circuit path to ground for the high voltage spikes, allowing the voltage spike to be handled without damaging the system. The SL1021B450RS utilizes a metal-oxide varistor (MOV) to provide protection from low-level voltage transients as well. This device is suitable for medium to high pressure applications and is used in many industrial environments.