Issue:
Joule rating for SPD.
Product Line:
Surge Protective Device
Environment:
EMA SPD, EBA SPD, HWA, TVSS, Surgelogic
Resolution:
Joule ratings are not a recognized indication of protection and not an accurate rating of performance. In the surge protection industry the proper means of determining the protection level is the kA rating, Peak Current Rating (Maximum Current Rating) is the most current that the MOV device can handle without suffering irreversible damage.
Joule rating for SPD.
Product Line:
Surge Protective Device
Environment:
EMA SPD, EBA SPD, HWA, TVSS, Surgelogic
Resolution:
Joule ratings are not a recognized indication of protection and not an accurate rating of performance. In the surge protection industry the proper means of determining the protection level is the kA rating, Peak Current Rating (Maximum Current Rating) is the most current that the MOV device can handle without suffering irreversible damage.
Released for:Schneider Electric USA
