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INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY® TVSS
Major Standard Change for Surge Protective Devices (formerly known as Transient Voltage
Surge Suppressors)
The primary safety standard for transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSS) has undergone major
revisions in the past three years. Manufacturers must comply with the latest standard by
September 29, 2009. This means all TVSS products listed to the UL 1449 2nd Edition standard
can no longer be manufactured after September 29, 2009. All Surge Protective Devices must be
designed, tested, manufactured and listed to the UL 1449 3rd Edition standard after this date.
The 3rd edition of this important standard was published in September of 2006. Eaton's
Innovative Technology launched its first UL 1449 3rd Edition listed SPD product (XT50/100) in
January of 2008. Innovative Technology received certification for its remaining SPD in May
2009 thus providing a complete line of SPDs to the latest safety standard well in advance of the
required date.
Eaton's Innovative Technology is committed to helping the users of SPDs to understand this
new standard and has a comprehensive seminar and supporting documents.
Surge Protective Devices
Since 1980, Innovative Technology products have solved the most difficult electrical transient
problems for business, industry, government and defense sectors. Now as a part of Eaton
Corporation’s electrical business, we are even better positioned to deliver state-of-the-art
customer solutions.
Why Innovative Technology SPD Products?
TVSS Pioneer
Since 1980, IT has designed and manufactured the leading Surge Protective Devices in the
industry. We hold the patents and intellectual resources that have been leading the way in
transient voltage surge suppression. Innovative Technology products and technologies protect
electrical, data, telecom circuits and electronic equipment from the effects of lightning induced
voltages, external switching transients and internally generated electrical transients.
System Shield
Although external transient surges include lightning strikes, utility grid switching and equipment
action at adjacent buildings are easily recognized high-energy surge events, they only account for
20% of all surges faced by a facility. 80% of surges are the results of internal switching
transients (turning on/off motors, transformers, photocopiers, etc.). Wiring, grounding errors and
surges (also known as transient voltages) are among the most common power quality issues
facing facilities today – resulting in safety concerns, equipment damage and costly downtime.
System Shield is a proven, effective method for total facility protection. This layered approach
protects all of your electrical and electronic equipment, from powerful motors to sophisticated
lighting controls and sensitive computer based controllers.
PROTECTOR
Innovative Technology Protector® Series
The I.T. Protector is a premier line of Surge Protective Devices designed to provide excellent
protection under the harshest electrical conditions. These UL 1449 and UL 1283 listed products
meet strict guidelines for durability and protection. Available in peak surge current capacities
from 48 kA to 400 kA per phase and with the optional Power Event Monitor, Eaton has all your
surge protection needs covered with the Protector!
General Features:
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Symmetrical surge current distribution and high current density capability
Encapsulation technology provides a high dielectric and ultimate protection from adverse
environmental conditions
ATN® (Active Tracking Network) - Suppresses both switching generated ringing and
high-energy impulse generated transients
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LED per phase diagnostics and dry relay contacts continuously monitor the SPD and
electrical system
S.M.A.R.T. diagnostic adds an audible alarm, surge counter, and phase-loss monitor
All-mode protection - Assures all possible transient paths to load equipment are covered
NEMA 4 and 4X enclosure - Allows weatherproof installation in the most demanding
industrial and commercial environments (Optional stainless 316 steel enclosure available)
Available integral disconnect switch and fusing for convenient installation and
maintenance
Available flush mount for recessed installations
20-year free replacement warranty on most models
Power Event Monitor - Continuously monitoring, logging, and reporting power quality
events in real time with time- and date-stamped event recording
POWER EVENT MONITOR
The Innovative Technology®TVSS Power Event Monitor (PEM) is integrated into TVSS
devices without increasing the size of the footprint. Mounted on the door inside the TVSS, the
PEM continuously monitors the electrical system while recording power-quality disturbances.
These records help facility managers to pinpoint the source of harmful power events and decide
whether or not to take corrective measures, thus making the PEM a key component of today's
comprehensive power protection solution.
General Features
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Works as an integrated device into Innovative Technology Protector Series TVSS
products (80, 160, 300, and 400kA models)
Offers unparalleled surge protection and comprehensive system monitoring
Detects, monitors and reports on a wide array of power quality events
Enables facility managers to pinpoint the source and location of harmful power events,
both internal and external
Enhances system capability without increasing footprint size through direct integration
into the TVSS
Operates efficiently in a wide range of environments, including military, marine,
manufacturing and critical facility applications
The PEM collects real-time data and stores up to 5000 power-quality disturbances. By utilizing
the PEM’s MODBUS IrDA, RTU, or TCP communication capabilities, technicians can instantly
access all monitored and event data by using infrared, RS-485, and wired or wireless Ethernet
technologies. Consequently, whether you are in the facility or at home, all data collected by the
PEM can be easily accessed for analysis.
Communicating with the PEM is accomplished by using Eaton’s PEM Handheld or PEM PC
Interface Software. This software can be downloaded by clicking the corresponding PEM
Software link to the right.
EQUALIZER
Innovative Technology Equalizer® Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) provide high quality
transient voltage surge suppression for industrial and commercial applications. Field proven with
unsurpassed durability, reinforced by a 10-year free replacement warranty, the EQX line is
available in a variety of configurations and current capacities from 40 to 160 kA per phase.
Features and Benefits
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High Energy Capable Surge Paths
- Unsurpassed durability
- High surge current printed circuit board design
Rugged Steel Enclosure
- Threaded conduit fitting
- Integral mounting feet
Threshold Response Network
- Suppresses high energy impulse transients
- Provides robust protection
- Redundant MOV
- Peak Surge Current tested to NEMA LS-1
Active Tracking Network (ATN) EMI/RFI Filter
- Suppresses switching generated ringing transients
- Nanosecond response time
- Filters disruptive noise
- UL 1283 listed
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Circuit Diagnostics
- Provides indication of system status
- Dry relay contacts
- LED phase voltage indicators
DATA AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Innovative Technology Voice Data Signal®
The Voice, Data, and Signal products provide a superior solution to protecting computers and
small to large networks, communication devices, phone systems, printers, fax machines, and
much more. These models support a wide variety of popular configurations and electrical
operating parameters featuring high data rates, low insertion loss, and excellent performance.
General Features
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State-of-the-art avalanche diode and thyristor technology
Easy to install, compact, in-line installation
Manufactured in the USA and tested to meet or exceed UL 497 specifications
Protects data and telecommunication lines for virtually any type of network or system
including Ethernet, ArcNet, Token Ring, RS232, RS422, Satellite, CATV, CCTV, DDS,
T1, and ISDN applications
Provides affordable, yet superior, equipment protection
Improved reliability and maximized system up-time
Five-year replacement warranty
RESIDENTIAL
Eaton® Innovative Technology®
Residential / Small Business Surge Protectors
Innovative Technology's Residential / Small Business Surge Protector Devices (SPDs) are
designed to protect electrical and electronic loads from external electrical transients. The ac line
units can installed adjacent to the electrical service panel and are designed to withstand surge
currents of up to 75 kA per phase.
In addition to ac line units, surge suppressors for telephone and cable lines are also available.
The combination of ac, telco and cable SPDs isolates your sensitive electronics from the
damaging effects of transient voltage events.
General Features
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Compact design
LED status indicators
Modular design
Peak surge current capacity per phase of up to 75 kA
(Product Specification sheets provide specific kA ratings)
Weatherproof enclosure for outdoor installation
Flushmount kit available
Warranty replacement
Equipment protection policy provided with ITRSPMIC, ITRSPMAX and ITRSPULT
units
CRITICAL LOAD
Innovative Technology Dedicated Load®
The Dedicated Load products provide an excellent solution to protecting individual or isolated
loads. These products are series connected and designed for applications up to 60 Amps for
critical and very sensitive, electronic loads. They offer flexible connection methods, compact
size and superior protection for AC or DC circuits.
XT SERIES
I.T. XT Series Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) provide high quality transient voltage surge
suppression for light industrial, commercial and OEM applications. The XT series is the
industries first UL1449 third edition listed product to achieve an industry best 20,000 amp
nominal discharge current. The XT line is available in configurations and current capacities of
50 or 100 kA per phase.
Features and Benefits
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Industry listings and certifications
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UL1449 Third Edition Type 1 and Type 2 SPD
CE and CSA Certified
Class I and Class II SPD, Tested to EN61643-11 conforming to IEC61643-1
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High Energy Capable Surge Paths
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Rugged Enclosure
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Suppresses high energy impulse transients
Provides robust protection
Component level fused MOVs
Circuit Diagnostics
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NEMA 4X Enclosure
Integral mounting configuration
Threshold Response Network
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20,000 Amp Nominal discharge current
High surge current printed circuit board design
LED Protection Status Indicators
ACCESSORIES
Now with a 10 Year Warranty, the Innovative Technology® TVSS Accessories provide
enhanced functionality for your surge suppression equipment.
SOFTWARE
Power Event Monitor Handheld and PC Software
Eaton Corporation provides free of charge software that provides the ability to monitor and
control a TVSS Power Event Monitor (PEM) using either a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) or
Personal Computer (PC).
By downloading and installing either the Power Event Monitor Handheld or PC Interface
Software, data that is critical to the efficient operation of your power system can be accessed
without exposing personnel to the danger of arc flash. Data can be retrieved via infrared outside the
arc flash boundary to any PDA equipped with Windows® Mobile software. Or by tying the PEM
into your Ethernet backbone, an operator can access data from anywhere – through your LAN to
a PDA or PC via wireless communications.
With either software package an operator can:
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Monitor phase voltages in real time
Display number of recorded sag, swell, and surge events
Retrieve and save the PEM's event history log
Configure the PEM's operating parameters