Transcription of Understanding TVSS and its Application
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Understanding tvss and its ApplicationChris M. Finen, EngineerEaton ElectricalOverviewBackgroundTest waveforms and standardsTVSS FeaturesApplication and Mounting ConsiderationsNEC Code Compliance Changes in 2005 tvss Overcurrent Coordination SafetyUpcoming UL1449 ChangesIndustry MythsSpecification GuidelinesYou Can t Afford to Take RisksEach year, there are over $1 billion worth of lightning-related insurance industry lossesNashville Area averages 6strikes/km2 per yearLightning Activity stats for the USHow Does tvss Work? tvss is a passive, parallel connected deviceUnder normal circumstances, tvss has extremely high impedance to groundSurgeCurrent, KAMOVsLoadLG During a surge event, the tvss instantly changes to a very low impedance Surge is shunted to groundStandard (current revision date)Purpose of Standard/CommentsUL 1449 (1987) - Transient VoltageSurge Suppressors1. Safety Test (constructed of approved components in a safe manner).
IEEE Emerald Book Reference manual for the operation of electronic loads (includes grounding, power requirements, etc.) NEMA LS-1 NEMA Technical Committee guide for the specification of surge protection devices including physical and operating parameters. NEC National Electrical Code articles 245, 680 and 800
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