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SURGE Series
Lightning and Transient Protector
Installation Manual
All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and
completeness of the information contained in this document. RST
Instruments Ltd reserves the right to change the information at any
time and assumes no liability for its accuracy.
Copyright © 2019. RST Instruments Ltd. All rights reserved.
Document Number: ELM0100A
Release Date:
October 2, 2019
ELM0100A
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- Page 1 Installation Manual All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in this document. RST Instruments Ltd reserves the right to change the information at any time and assumes no liability for its accuracy.
- Page 2 SURGE Series Lightning and Transient Protector Installation Manual EVISION ISTORY Rev. Revision History Date Prepared By Approved By Initial release. 2019-Oct-02 ELM0100A Page i...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SURGE Series Lightning and Transient Protector Installation Manual ABLE OF ONTENTS ......................1 NTRODUCTION Types of Surge Protectors................. 2 ........................2 AFETY ......................3 NSTALLATION Pre-Installation ....................3 Tools ......................... 4 Installation Procedure ..................4 ........................ 6 ROUNDING ....................7... -
Page 4: Introduction
Long, horizontal lengths of cable that run between instruments and loggers are susceptible to transient electrical fields, which can be destructive to both sensors and data loggers. RST’s SURGE Series lightning and transient protectors can be installed to divert these transients to ground, protecting delicate instruments and valuable data. -
Page 5: Types Of Surge Protectors
SURGE Series Lightning and Transient Protector Installation Manual 1-2 16N: 16- IGURE WIRE AND SHIELD STAND ALONE SURGE PROTECTOR YPES OF URGE ROTECTORS This manual outlines installation instructions for two types of surge protectors manufactured by RST Instruments: • A 4-wire and shield stand-alone transient protector in a NEMA-4X enclosure (Figure 1-1), and •... -
Page 6: Installation
Although the enclosure is weatherproof, it should not be submerged and should be placed slightly above the ground. Figure 3-1 illustrates a typical installation. Please note that site-specific conditions may require adaptations. Contact RST with any questions or concerns. ELM0100A Page 3... -
Page 7: Tools
SURGE Series Lightning and Transient Protector Installation Manual 3-1 I IGURE NSTALLATION DIAGRAM OOLS The following tools are recommended to facilitate installation of the surge protectors: • Two 20-mm open or small crescent wrenches, • Philips # 2 screwdriver, •... -
Page 8: Figure 3-2 Loosening The Cable Gland
SURGE Series Lightning and Transient Protector Installation Manual 3-2 L IGURE OOSENING THE CABLE GLAND CAUTION: E NSURE THE ENTIRE NUT BODY DOES NOT LOOSEN OOSEN ONLY THE GLAND Remove the black cable plug from the cable gland. Loosen the 4 Phillips screws on the top of the NEMA-4X enclosure. Lift the cover off. -
Page 9: Grounding
SURGE Series Lightning and Transient Protector Installation Manual CAUTION: E “P ”. NSURE THAT THE INSTRUMENT IS WIRED TO THE ROTECTED AILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF EQUIPMENT DURING A TRANSIENT EVENT CAUTION: T HE ORDER OF THE WIRES MUST BE MAINTAINED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE... -
Page 10: Service And Repair
NSURE THAT THE GROUNDING CABLE HAS SUFFICIENT CONTACT WITH THE GROUNDING ROD Secure the cable to the grounding rod with the clamp by tightening the bolt. Please contact RST directly with any questions pertaining to the installation of the grounding stake. ERVICE AND EPAIR The product contains no user-serviceable parts. -
Page 11: Specifications
SURGE Series Lightning and Transient Protector Installation Manual PECIFICATIONS Item Description Conductors protected SURGE 4N: 4+1 shield SURGE 16N: 16+4 Shield Maximum transient current per line (1 20,000 Amps event, 8/20 μs) Minimum conduction threshold voltage 58 Volts Peak pass-through voltage (common or...
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