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The popularity of solar power is on the rise in the U.S. and worldwide. With it is a growing need to protect photovoltaic (PV) power systems from transient voltage caused by lightning strikes and other factors. This blog post touches on growing solar use projections, the special surge protection needs of PV systems, and a new line of Transtector DC surge protectors designed for PV systems and several other applications.... Read more

Power cords are the last thing on your mind – until you misplace one or it malfunctions. Then the smooth running of your business is threatened and you wish you had a backup or at least a way to get a quick replacement. Transtector can help. We recently expanded our line of AC power cords to help you keep your critical functions operating.... Read more

Discussion on some of the qualities of 10 GbE PoE++ data networks, the surge protection challenges they present, and how one surge protection technology, SASD, is meeting those challenges. We conclude with information about a new Transtector SPD that is designed to protect 10 GbE PoE++ networks.... Read more

This blog post explains what splitters and injectors can do for your PoE deployment. It also covers some terms you will encounter while shopping for splitters and injectors − such as the difference between “mid-span” and “end-span” devices, and the significance of a few key standards that regulate the design of these products.... Read more

Not all power cable is created equal. Most cables that are made for standard indoor use would not last long outdoors under the elements or even indoors on a factory floor. That’s why TC-ER power cable was developed.... Read more

Customizing your surge protection means choosing products specifically designed for a certain purpose. Whether it’s a rack-mount PDU or a HEMP-tested SPD, when your equipment operates within the exact electrical parameters, tolerances and environmental conditions it was intended for, it will perform better and last longer. Less maintenance will save you money.... Read more

If you want surge protection for a bunch of data lines in a compact space, including mixed signal protocols in the same location, check out our CPX series rack-mount surge protection devices. These indoor guardians will protect up to 16 data lines from being damaged by energy spikes caused by lightning and other sources of transient voltage – and they take up only 1U of rack space.... Read more

A lightning strike lasts only a fraction of a second. But its effects can linger much, much longer for a data center or a communications base station with inadequate lightning surge protection. Electrical equipment damage is sometimes caused by an initial lightning strike, which comes... Read more

Low-voltage AC electrical equipment is designed to operate at up to 600 volts continuously. However, when a storm comes along and a lightning strike suddenly injects thousands of volts through your company’s power lines, the damage... Read more

A power distribution unit (PDU) controls the electrical power flow to devices so that they operate safely, efficiently and reliably. It does not generate power... Read more