| Leviton’s Surge Protective Devices
(SPDs) are designed to reduce the random energy surges of voltage
transients and electrical noise on the power supply line. Our
comprehensive line of SPDs range from Type 1 Surge Arrestors, the first
line of defense against external surges, to Type 2 Surge Panels and
Type 3 Point-of-Use devices, such as strips and receptacles. We also
offer a variety of Type 4 UL recognized surge protective components.
All Leviton SPDs incorporate large MOVs as opposed to
lower cost small MOVs in parallel. Large MOVs offer an improved surge
current rating and greater reliability, which ensures that the product
will perform for many years. Finally, Leviton’s world-class service
team will provide on-site application support on an as-needed basis
As part of Leviton’s smart grid
initiative, Leviton has identified surge protective devices as a smart
grid component capable of improving the reliability of the North
American power distribution system by providing a level of protection
for electronic circuits that include, e.g., smart meters, communication
networks, wind turbines and solar systems. Leviton believes that surge
protective devices may also improve the environment by enabling
sensitive electronic equipment, including computer systems and data
center equipment, to endure for their intended lifecycle.
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