Permanent GPS Stations - Surge and Lightning Protection: Solar Array Protection

UNAVCO recommends using low voltage-high current DC lightning arrestors to protect/isolate solar powered equipment from nearby lightning strikes.

The following table lists the recommended item needed to protect solar powered equipment.

Items	Manufacturer/Vendor	Part No.	Specifications
DC Lightning Arrestor	RMS Electric Inc. 2560 28th Street Boulder, CO 80301 Donna	LA 302 DC	Type: Silicon Oxide Varistor Clamp Voltage: 100V Max. System Voltage: 48VDC Nom. Max. Current: 50,000 Amps Max. Energy: 750 Joules Number of Surges: Unlimited Response time: Clamps 10,000 Amps in 10 ns Common Mode and Differential Protection For negative, positive and floating ground systems >

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Last modified Thursday, 17-Nov-2005 03:57:00 UTC