ACTIVE & INTELLIGENT
LIGHTNING PROTECTION

 


 MODEL 500

  • Our most economic work horse—it gets the job done!
  • F-type connectors for Detector Antenna Cable
  • Connections via PC Mounted Terminal Blocks
  • Pre-set 450ms 12VDC Signal Control Voltage Output
  • Pre-set 3 minute 12VDC Power Control Voltage Output

MODEL 1000
  • Our most popular system—
  • Real-time Atmospheric Disturbance Bargraph Display
  • Built-in Power Supply & Battery Charger
  • Built-in Standby Battery
  • Built-in 6-pair, 2 Amp Control Line Switcher
  • Built-in Protected 10 amp AC Power Source via 3-wire Outlet
  • Built-in AC Power Source Common-mode Surge Suppressors
  • Built-in AC Power Source Noise Filtering/Suppression
  • Built-in Continuous/Automatic Detector Test w/audible alert
  • Disconnect Cycle Digital Counter
  • User-selectable Signal Disconnect Time Cycle (450ms-3min)
  • User-selectable Power Disconnect Time Cycle (1.5-20min)
  • F-type connectors for Detector Antenna Cable
  • Connections via PC Mounted Terminal Blocks
     

Model 1800
Our BEST System—a full range of capabilities for all power issues
  • Bargraph LED provides visual atmospheric and power line  disturbances monitoring in "real time"
  • Power line voltage monitor alerts you to damaging high/low conditions
  • Solid state audible alert for power line/atmospheric disturbances
  • Built-in re-settable digital counter stores and reports number of  equipment disconnect cycles or number of irregular power line events
  • Standard RJ-11 modular telephone connector protection for phone, intercom, or data line equipment
    Push button test and reset capability for disconnect/protect function
  • Full range of LED indicators for "Status-at-a-Glance" operation
  • Protection circuitry for Remote Detection Unit during potentially damaging conditions and "heartbeat" test feature verifies detector operation
  • Standard 3-wire female AC receptacle for equipment power source connection
  • Terminal strip connections for equipment disconnect switchers
  • Battery back-up for uninterrupted protection, even when power is off
  • User selectable Equipment-in-Use/Auto Disable prevents premature
  • Detector "Look Up" timer assures equipment is disconnected/protected
  • Built-in interface for data collection/recording equipment
  • User selectable disconnect & Detector Look-Up timers
  • "Self -Protect" function: Unit disconnects/isolates itself

Our patented technology works for you 24/7 and automatically takes action to protect your equipment - - - no down time, no lost connections, no costly equipment repairs, no insurance claims, no upset customers, no hassle……………
No problem!!
Works with every commercial and industrial application with proven performance
Three models available to fit any budget or requirement
Protect one piece of equipment or an entire system
Complete line of switching units lets you add protection for other equipment as needed

Equipment Protection System Product Selection Matrix


 

Capability/Feature

 AI-1800 Model 1000 EPS-500
Real-time Atmospheric Disturbance Bargraph Display · ·  
Real-time Power Line Disturbance/Surge Bargraph Display ·    
Real-time Power Quality Monitoring—Hi/Lo line voltage ·    
Low-voltage equipment shutdown capability ·    
Built-in Power Supply & Battery Charger · ·  
Built-in Standby Battery for detection/control system operation · ·  
Built-in Standby Battery for operation of remote switching units ·    
Built-in 6-pair, 2 Amp Control Line Switcher   ·  
Built-in Protected 10 amp AC Power Source via 3-wire Outlet · ·  
Built-in AC Power Source Common-mode Surge Suppressors · ·  
Built-in AC Power Source Noise Filtering/Suppression · ·  
Built-in Continuous/Automatic Detector Test w/audible alert   ·  
Built-in data collection/recording connections · ·  
120 or 240 VAC unit available · ·  
LED indicators for “Status-at-a-Glance” operation · ·  
System disconnect test/reset controls · ·  
Disconnect Cycle Digital Counter · ·  
User-selectable Signal Disconnect Time Cycle (450ms-3min) · ·  
User-selectable Power Disconnect Time Cycle (1.5-20min) · ·  
User-selectable Equipment-in-use/Auto-Disable capability ·    
User-selectable Automatic Operation/System Bypass capability ·    
F-type connectors for Detector Antenna Cable · · ·
RJ-11 modular phone I/O connectors for phone, intercom, data ·    
Connections via PC Mounted Terminal Blocks · · ·
Pre-set 450ms 12VDC Signal Control Voltage Output     ·
Pre-set 3 minute 12VDC Power Control Voltage Output     ·
Dry contacts for Signal & Power Interface · · ·
Metallic enclosure* · · ·

 * Enclosure dimensions: Model AI-1800: 15” X Metallic enclosure 12” X 4” Desk top. Model 1000: 10” X 12” X 4”Wall- mount. Model EPS-500: 7” X 5” X 3”, can be wall-mounted or desk top

What is it?
A solid-state device that detects lightning and provides automatic equipment protection.

Why do I need it?
It has been proven that equipment has a risk of being damaged by lightning when only protected by conventional equipment protection devices, such as passive surge suppressors, etc. This is because your equipment is connected to all the external wiring when lightning is occurring.

How does it work?
By detecting the presence of lightning, when it is still a safe distance away and automatically switching your equipment to a standby power source (isolating it from the AC wiring). This means your equipment remains fully functional, but is disconnected from the power company wiring that typically brings the lightning damage right to your equipment. Disconnect time is user-selectable from 1 to 20 minutes. The same is true for telephone, coax, data, etc. wiring connected to your equipment. When lightning is detected, the Equipment Protection System does the same thing as if you disconnected the phone line, coax, etc for ½ of a second, each time there was a close lightning strike (typically within 1 mile). This is short enough to be transparent to equipment operation but long enough to give the lightning strike time to dissipate while your equipment is electrically disconnected. When the storm moves a safe distance away or the lightning subsides, the Equipment Protection System automatically resets and normal equipment operation and connections are restored.

The Model 1800 also has the feature of Power Quality Monitoring. This unit continuously monitors the AC source for high/low voltage and has a real-time bar graph display that lets you see power line noise or disturbances. Anomalies are indicated by visual & audible means and the unit has connections to interface with remote reporting/monitoring equipment.

The Model 1000 & 1800 automatically disconnect from the AC Power source when lightning is detected and are powered by an internal battery that is continuously charged.

What maintenance does it require?
The Model 1000 & 1800 standby battery should be replaced every 3 years. Verifying the operation of all 3 Equipment Protection Systems is as simple as pushing a button.

How big is it?
Model 500- 5” X 7” X 3”, wall or desk mount. Weight is 5 pounds.
Model 1000- 12” X 10” X 4”, wall-mount. Weight is 10 pounds.
Model 1800- 14.5” X 12.5” X 4.5”, desk mount. Weight is 15 pounds.

What about warranty?
Industry standard, one year limited material & workmanship warranty. Unlimited toll-free customer support available by phone or email 8-5 CST, M-F.

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