Socket Protection with Current and Surge Protection

Electronic devices are used very intensively today and have become indispensable in our lives, which has also created the problem of protecting these devices. As the number of electronic devices increases, our systems have become more sensitive. Socket protection systems are of critical importance especially for places such as data servers and IT centers.

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The Importance of Cascaded Protection

Socket protection systems are Class D surge arresters. They are used as the final protection. In order for Class D surge arresters to fully perform their functions, Class B+C surge arresters must be used in main panels and Class C surge arresters must be used in sub-panels. Socket protection reduces the incoming surge to the desired level in terms of Up level. However, first of all, this incoming surge must be reduced to a level that the Class D surge arrester can handle in the main and sub-panels.

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