Why Install A Surge Protector?
Why install a surge protector? As a surge protector manufacturer, we often encounter customers asking: "Why do I need to install a surge protector? What are the regulations that require the installation of a surge protector? What are the consequences of not installing it?" Before answering these questions, we first need to understand some relevant standards and specifications.
Standards related to surge protectors
In the design, manufacture and installation of electrical equipment, it is essential to follow a series of electrical safety specifications and standards. The following national standards clearly stipulate the use of surge protectors:
01GB 50057-2010 "Building Lightning Protection Design Specifications": This standard specifies the selection, installation and parameter selection requirements of surge protectors in building electrical systems. This is one of the most authoritative lightning protection acceptance standards. 02GB 50343-2012 "Building Electronic Information System Lightning Protection Technical Specifications": In addition to the requirements for the selection and installation of surge protectors for electrical systems, this standard also requires the installation of signal surge protectors in electronic information systems. 03GB 50689-2011 "Design Specifications for Lightning Protection and Grounding Engineering of Communication Bureau Stations": This standard specifies in detail the standard requirements for surge protectors in the communication industry, including requirements for power supply SPD and signal SPD of communication bureau stations, providing a reference for the communication industry. 04GB∕T 37048-2018 "Technical Specifications for Lightning Protection of Electromechanical Systems of Highways": This standard specifies the requirements for lightning protection design, construction, testing and maintenance of electromechanical systems of highways. The installation of surge protectors on highways can refer to this standard. 05GB/T 18802.32-2021 "Guidelines for the Selection and Use of Surge Protectors for Photovoltaic Systems": This standard specifies the selection and installation requirements for AC and DC surge protectors in photovoltaic systems, providing guidance for the photovoltaic solar power generation industry. 06TB 10180-2016 "Technical Specifications for Railway Lightning Protection and Grounding Engineering": Applicable to the relevant requirements for the design of surge protectors for railway electricity, providing technical standards and acceptance standards for the railway industry.
In summary, the installation standards for surge protectors vary in different industries, but in general, in order to ensure the safety and reliability of electrical equipment, relevant electrical safety specifications and standards must be followed in electrical design, manufacturing and installation, including the use standards of surge protectors.
