This Brochure Depicts the Basics of Surge Protection

The TRABTECH Basics brochure describes surge protection, subdivided into the following main topics:


  • Causes and effects of surge voltages
  • Primary and secondary measures against surge voltages
  • Structure and functioning of arresters
  • Components and combined protective circuits
At the beginning the author comments on general problems that occur because of surge voltages in electrical systems and devices. Block diagrams show first resolution methods for the most important fields of application. Furthermore, standardization and installation notes for the different fields of application are provided.



The fields of application are subdivided into:


  • Power supply
  • MCR technology (measurement and control systems)
  • Data Interfaces
TRABTECH Basics is a guide for everyone who would like to become familiar with the basics of surge protection.



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