February 11, 2005—MGE UPS Systems has introduced the Eclipse-T family of commercial transient voltage surge suppression (TVSS) equipment as a complement to its line of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
The new Eclipse-T series includes six products with single- and three-phase models offering peak capacities ranging from 100kA to 500kA in modular and non-modular panels, according to the company.
Primary applications include automation and control systems, internal protection of commercial facilities that are prone to internal surges and transients caused by heavy inductive load switching, cellular towers or broadcast sites that are subject to lightning strikes and office equipment that can suffer performance degradation resulting from surge currents and transient voltages generated by nearby equipment.
All models feature an audible alarm, LED indicators, and dry contacts to notify users of system status, as well as individually fused metal-oxide varistors (MOVs) for optimized protection. Most models also include a convenient surge counter (excluding the E-T100W) and a LightningTemp fuse (except “BP” models) for added reliability and to prevent thermal runaway if MOVs are damaged. SineWave Tracker circuitry on models below 250kA suppresses transients closer to the sine wave for improved equipment protection. Specified models are available in NEMA3R enclosures suitable for outdoor or ruggedized installations. All models include a 10-year limited warranty and meet or exceed international standards for safety and performance.
For more information, contact MGE.
