ProTec T1 Series: Surge Protection for Operational Control

Protect Your Operation. Control Your Risk.

DAMAGED RTU FROM SURGE

Small Faults Cause Big Problems

You do not need a direct lightning strike to lose system control. A small voltage disturbance shuts down a repeater. A switching surge trips backup systems. A cable transient corrupts data. Equipment glitches. Your team investigates for hours. Production delays cascade and customer trust erodes. You call your maintenance contractor, but parts arrive late, schedules slip, and budgets swell.

These events rarely seem catastrophic individually. However, they cumulatively cost you time, money, and credibility.

The core issue is that you cannot control every external variable. Every cable exit point, inter-building connection, and main distribution entrance is a vulnerability. Unprotected systems lead to financial loss. Protected systems allow you to stay in command.

You need a solution that catches disturbances before they become incidents. It must stay operational through extended fault conditions. This gives you predictable risk instead of random damage.

Why Business Leaders Choose ProTec T1 Series

Complete Protection at Every Vulnerability Point ProTec T1 adapts to your infrastructure, whether you protect a factory main board, a repeater station, OB light terminals, or inter-building power links. We offer single-phase and three-phase configurations. You get the same protection with flexible deployment. Install it where surges enter or exit to defend your entire perimeter.

High Overvoltage Endurance ProTec T1 withstands transient overvoltage (TOV) for 120 minutes without degradation. When utility or ground faults create sustained stress, competing devices often burn out. This unit stays online. Extended overvoltage survival keeps your facility protected during critical fault conditions.

Modular Design for Harsh Environments Pluggable cartridges with integrated module locks eliminate disconnects caused by vibration or mechanical shock. Factory floors vibrate and telecom equipment racks shake. Outdoor installations face environmental stress. Your protection will not shake loose. When you need maintenance, the hot-swap capability allows for replacement without shutting down the circuit.

Protection Against All Surge Types Class I/II protection handles the full spectrum: direct lightning strikes, indirect surges, utility switching transients, and cable disturbances. Your facility remains covered from the source to the load. There are no blind spots in your defense.

Complete Regulatory Compliance The device meets IEC 61643-11, EN 61643-11, and UL 1449 (4th Edition) standards. This satisfies industrial inspectors, telecom regulators, insurance carriers, and building managers. The device speaks the language of global safety standards across industrial plants, data centers, and communication systems.

PROTEC T1 3+1 INSTALLED ON MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL

Technical Specifications

Fast Response Time The response time is under 25 nanoseconds (L-N). ProTec T1 conducts before a surge can damage semiconductors or corrupt data. Nanosecond-level protection ensures sensitive equipment does not experience the spike.

High Energy Absorption The unit features up to 50 kA nominal discharge current (L-N). It handles a maximum discharge of 50 kA (L-N) and 100 kA (N-PE). The impulse discharge current is 12.5 kA (10/350 μs). This industrial-grade surge suppression handles the full force of lightning energy and extreme transients.

Extended Overvoltage Survival TOV Withstand Rating:

5-second withstand: Up to 403 V (depending on nominal voltage)
120-minute withstand: Up to 529 V (depending on nominal voltage)

The device absorbs sustained overvoltage from utility or ground faults without thermal runaway or component failure. Your protection remains active during a crisis. Factory downtime does not extend, repeater stations stay online, and inter-building connections maintain integrity.

Thermal Management System Built-in thermal protection includes a visible fault indicator (Green Flag = Operating / No Flag = Fault). You can check the status at a glance. Automatic shutdown prevents catastrophic failure if the internal temperature exceeds safe limits. This eliminates hidden failures.

Mechanical Robustness The housing uses thermoplastic with a UL 94 V-0 rating. The operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C, with humidity tolerance from 5% to 95%. It is rated for altitudes up to 4,000 meters. This device performs consistently in freezing mountain repeater stations, humid coastal facilities, or hot industrial plants.

Modular Lock System The pluggable design includes module retention to prevent accidental disconnection. Your protection stays in place permanently. Maintenance teams can swap cartridges in seconds with no operational interruption.

PROTEC T1 300 3+1

Designed For Mission-Critical Infrastructure

Industrial Facilities This includes factories, manufacturing plants, and utility substations. In these settings, small disturbances cause production delays that cost thousands per hour. ProTec T1 protects motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and sensitive instrumentation.

Communication Systems This covers repeater stations, telecom closets, and data transmission hubs. Here, signal disturbance means lost connections. Single-phase protection at power entry points keeps repeaters online. Three-phase configurations are available for hubs with servers.

Inter-Building Power Distribution For multi-building facilities and campus installations, power travels outside and faces lightning exposure. Install ProTec T1 at both building terminals where cables exit and enter. This provides complete protection for the connection between facilities.

Cable Exit Points and OB Light Terminals ProTec T1 stops surges at the source for OB light installations and outdoor equipment feeds. These vulnerability zones demand protection before surges enter your building.

Data Centers Class I+II protection at main distribution boards and inter-building connections stops surges before they reach servers and network switches. This prevents service interruptions.

High-Vibration Environments Rail facilities and heavy industrial settings require robust equipment. The module lock system withstands mechanical shock and constant vibration that would disconnect conventional SPDs.

PROTEC T1 1+1 INSTALLED FOR OB-LIGHT

How It Works

Step 1: Detection Surge energy enters at a vulnerability point, such as a main board or cable exit. ProTec T1 detects the transient in nanoseconds.

Step 2: Immediate Clipping The voltage protection level keeps transient energy below dangerous thresholds. Your equipment sees only a fraction of the incoming surge. Semiconductors stay safe and data remains intact.

Step 3: Energy Absorption Specific energy capacity up to 39 kJ/Ω (L-N) and 625 kJ/Ω (N-PE) absorbs and dissipates impulse energy as heat. The surge dissipates. Your equipment survives with no downstream damage.

Step 4: Sustained Protection If overvoltage persists beyond the initial transient, ProTec T1 maintains protection for up to 120 minutes without thermal failure.

Step 5: Fault Indication A visual status flag and optional remote contacts confirm operational status. If a failure occurs, alarm contacts signal maintenance teams immediately.

The Business Case

Prevent Financial Loss Small disturbances compound into major costs. One corrupted data transmission or equipment glitch costs time and money. Protected systems eliminate these random losses.

Eliminate Cascading Downtime Every minute your facility is offline creates consequences. Factory production delays trigger penalties, and repeater station downtime breaks communication chains. Surge protection prevents the incidents that create these cascades.

Reduce Maintenance Issues Unprotected systems generate mysterious failures that waste troubleshooting time. Protected systems remove uncertainty. You avoid equipment failures from invisible transients.

Preserve Schedule Integrity Delays cascade and damage your reputation. Protected systems keep schedules predictable and operations on track.

Lower Insurance Premiums Facilities with certified surge protection often qualify for lower insurance rates. Insurers recognize that proper protection reduces claim frequency.

Modular Replacement When a cartridge needs replacement, you can swap it in seconds without shutting down the circuit. ProTec T1 eliminates forced maintenance windows.

Certifications and Features

Certified Compliance: IEC 61643-11 / EN 61643-11 / UL 1449 (4th Edition).
Class I + Class II Protection: Handles direct lightning strikes, indirect surges, and switching transients.
12.5 kA Impulse Discharge Capacity: Verified to handle industrial-scale transients.
120-Minute TOV Endurance: High overvoltage survival during utility faults.
Modular Lock System: Resists vibration and allows hot-swap maintenance.
Thermal Protection: Visual fault indication and automatic shutdown prevent cascading failure.
Wide Operating Range: Functions from -40°C to +85°C in diverse environments.
Flexible Configurations: Available in single-phase and three-phase with voltages from 60V to 277V.
Optional Remote Contacts: Integrates with building management systems for real-time monitoring.

PROTEC T1 300 1+1

ProTec T1 Series: Uncompromising Surge Protection

Your facility runs 24/7 and your infrastructure extends across multiple points. Remember, Your risks are continuous. Your protection should be too.

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