Coaxing more RF protection with coaxial surge protectors
A common challenge facing radio and antenna installers is sites that leave equipment exposed to the elements. How do you protect sensitive equipment and avoid costly repairs?
Depending on the location, installations face a number of environmental threats:
- Power surges caused by lightning strikes
- Risk of fires or explosions
- Flammable gasses or vapors at hazardous sites.
A proven way to guard against power surges is to use coaxial RF surge protectors, also known as radio frequency lightning surge protectors, or lightning surge arrestors/suppressors.They are designed with components to pass desired frequencies while suppressing electromagnetic pulse (EMP), high-altitude EMP (HEMP), or power surges caused by lightning or other strong electrical changes.
Inline RF surge protectors made by such manufacturers as PolyPhaser are similar in size and appearance to an RF adapter. The TSX surge arrestor has a patented spiral inductor inside. It provides nearly instantaneous response to a lightning or other destructive surge while maintaining RF performance.
TSX surge arrestors have a broadband frequency range from 698 MHz to 2.7 GHz. They perform to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements for flammable gasses or vapors.
Providing protection from transients and built for hazardous locations, the PolyPhaser TSX series provides reliable RF surge protection when you need it most. For more information, go to PolyPhaser.com.
