A high energy test pulse specified by ANSI C62.41-1991. Also called a “unipolar pulse”.

Class 1, Class 2, Class 3 Let-through voltage, or Suppressed Voltage Rating (SVR) performance Classes defined by the Federal government CID in their power line surge suppressor specification. Class 1 products have a SVR of 330 volts (the best rating). Class 2 products have a SVR of 400 volts, and Class 3 have a SVR of 500 volts. The Class of a given product may change depending on the Grade it is tested to, since the test conditions are different for different Grades, and this may influence the SVR, hence the Class. Note - This standard is no longer used by the US Government but you may still see it listed as a property for surge protection.

The response time it takes a surge suppressor to go from its “off” condition to “on” condition in clamping or diverting surges when a surge voltage exceeds the clamping onset level. Zero Surge filters are always working so this feature has no meaning for our product.

Clamping Level (Clamping Onset Level)

This generally is used to describe the voltage level which causes a surge diversion device to start to divert surge energy. A related, but more important parameter is the Suppressed Voltage. Zero Surge series mode filter technology is continuously filtering so there is no wait for the voltage levels to increase.

Commercial Item Description (CID)

The Federal government develops CIDs for purchasing commercially available products. In 1996, they issued a CID for the purchase of power line surge suppressors with Grade A, Class 1, Mode 1 being the highest rating.

The Federal government, UL and other agencies establish standards of safety and performance. Testing labs such as Intertek can certify said performance, endurance, and safety meets certain standard safety levels.

Electrical current which flows in one direction.

An electrical component which stores electrical voltage, and also resists electrical voltage changes.

Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI)

A type of duplex receptacle or circuit breaker that breaks the circuit when it detects a dangerous electrical arc in order to prevent electrical fires. They can sometimes be combined with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) into one device. AFCI's have become required equipment in most locations of a building throughout North America. Check your local jurisdiction for the current requirements for your application. Zero Surge technology does not interfere with the operation of AFCIs.

A technical Standard dealing with the electrical powerline surge environment and originally published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) as IEEE 587 in 1980, updated in 1991 and now recognized as an American National Standard.

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FAQs

Combination Pulse
Class
Clamping Time
Clamping Level (Clamping Onset Level)
Commercial Item Description (CID)
Certification
Direct Current (DC)
Capacitor
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI)
ANSI C62.41-1991

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FAQs

FAQs

Combination Pulse

Class

Clamping Time

Clamping Level (Clamping Onset Level)

Commercial Item Description (CID)

Certification

Direct Current (DC)

Capacitor

Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI)

ANSI C62.41-1991

You filter your water. You filter your air.

Do you filter your power?