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Featured Article: Digging Deeper into 3rd Edition - Effective Dates
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Surge Suppression Incorporated Newsletter |
ANSI/UL 1449-2006
Standard for SPDs
Effective Dates and their
Impact on the Industry
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In our last newsletter, we gave an overview of the new UL Standard for Surge Protective Devices which becomes effective on September 29, 2009. During the next couple of newsletters, we will provide a more in-depth review of some of the standard elements.
This month, we are going to focus on the mechanics, if you will, of the document. Specifically, the question that has been asked most often, what does "effective September 29, 2009" mean? Hopefully, this discussion will lend some clarity.
The new standard incorporates essentially all of the elements of the 2nd edition of UL 1449 and revisions thereto. All of those elements are in place now and products listed to UL 1449 must comply with those elements today.
New standard elements and tests, such as the Nominal Discharge Current Test, and the change to Voltage Protection Ratings (VPRs)... are not required to be implemented by Surge Protective Device Manufacturers until September 29, 2009.
The purpose of the time lapse between publication of the new standard and effective dates is specifically to allow manufacturers and Nationally Recognized Test Laboratories (NRTL)s approved to test these devices, time to conduct the testing required.
Finally, while products listed to UL 1449 and manufactured before September 29, 2009, may be sold after September 29, 2009; all products listed to UL 1449 AFTER September 29, 2009, MUST be listed to the latest version (ANSI/UL 1449-2006) aka 3rd Edition.
The key is as follows: NRTL certification requires that the manufacturing date code MUST be shown on the Product Label. If the manufacturing date shown is AFTER September 29, 2009, then the product must be listed to the latest version of the standard.
All products listed to the new standard will also have other labeling requirements. Specifically, SPD Type identification, MCOV ratings, Nominal Discharge Current (IN) ratings, VPR ratings, as well as the standard label information, is required. This should help you distinguish between a product manufactured to the current version of UL 1449 and one listed to the new version of UL 1449.
We look forward to sharing more information on the new standard with you during the coming months.
For more information or assistance, please contact your local Surge Suppression Incorporated representative or contact us at 888-987-8877. |
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Surge Suppression Incorporated and our affiliated companies are manufacturers and suppliers of multiple lines of quality Transient Voltage Surge Suppression (TVSS) devices for AC and DC power, data, and telecommunications with voltages from .5V to 7200V. We started business in 1982 as an independent distributor of TVSS devices. Over the years, we have provided both quality TVSS devices and quality service to our customers. Due to the original TVSS manufacturer's sale to a foreign corporation, we decided to found Surge Suppression Incorporated. Starting with a core group of experienced and dedicated TVSS industry professionals, our stated purpose was the manufacture of TVSS devices which would not only exceed the standards of the products we sold before, but set a new standard for quality, performance and design ingenuity. Hard work, dedication and the continuing addition of experienced TVSS professionals and resources have all contributed to our rapid growth and industry leadership position.
Surge Suppression Incorporated has extensive application experience across a full range of industrial, commercial and Department of Defense sectors. We value each customer and are committed to providing only the highest level of service and product quality. This commitment can be seen in the success we have achieved with the most demanding and discriminating of customers. After extensive research and testing, an affiliated company was awarded a 2.8 million dollar contract with the U.S. Navy in 2001 to provide TVSS devices for shipboard applications. We have also provided TVSS devices for a number of U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines, U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force installations throughout the United States and overseas. We are very proud to be an active participant in these vital efforts.
Surge Suppression Incorporated has grown and expanded throughout the U.S. and international markets. We currently have sales offices located across the U.S. and in various locations in Europe, Asia, Central America, South America and the Middle East. During this period of rapid growth, we have maintained our commitment to customer service, technical support and responsiveness. |
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Surge Suppression Incorporated will match or beat any price for comparable surge protection devices.
For more information or assistance, please contact your local Surge Suppression Incorporated representative or contact us at 888-987-8877
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