Surge protection device

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Electrical device
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:SPD
gptkbp:application Data centers
Residential buildings
Commercial buildings
Industrial facilities
Renewable energy systems
Telecom towers
gptkbp:category Electrical safety equipment
Power quality device
Protective device
gptkbp:component Gas discharge tube
Metal oxide varistor
Spark gap
Transient voltage suppression diode
gptkbp:failureMode Open circuit
Short circuit
gptkbp:function Protect electrical equipment from voltage spikes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Surge protection device
gptkbp:installedOn Distribution panel
Main service entrance
Point of use
gptkbp:inventedBy Mitigating electrical surges
gptkbp:lifespan Depends on number and intensity of surges
gptkbp:maintenance Periodic inspection recommended
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:ABB
gptkb:Schneider_Electric
gptkb:Siemens
gptkb:Eaton
gptkb:Legrand
gptkbp:prevention Damage from transient overvoltages
Fire hazards due to surges
gptkbp:protectedBy Sensitive electronic equipment
gptkbp:regulates Transient voltage
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Fuse
Uninterruptible power supply
Circuit breaker
Lightning protection system
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:UL_1449
gptkb:IEC_61643
gptkbp:symbol IEC symbol for SPD
gptkbp:type Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
gptkbp:usedIn Industrial control systems
Power distribution systems
Telecommunication systems
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Electrical_distribution_board
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6