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News Release
Contact:
Ralitza Arafin
Ralitza.Arafin@cooperindustries.com
Surge Protection Made Simple™ Line Expanded to
Include Type 1 SurgePOD Heavy Duty and Pro Offerings
NEMA 4X Style SPDs provide loadside and lineside protection for any application
ST. LOUIS, MO, February 1, 2013 – Cooper Bussmann, the industry leader in critical circuit protection,
power management and electrical safety, has expanded its line of surge protective devices (SPDs) to
include new SurgePOD™ Heavy Duty and Pro models. These Type 1 UL 1449 3rd Edition Listed SPDs
are ideal for loadside and lineside protection and feature patented Cooper Bussmann SurgePOD™
module technology.
Ideal for a wide range of applications, both the SurgePOD Heavy Duty and SurgePOD Pro SPDs are
Type 1 UL 1449 3rd Edition Listed for easy specification and installation on the loadside or lineside of the
service entrance overcurrent protective device. They feature a compact, UV resistant NEMA 4X
enclosure that is easy to install and versatile for indoor or outdoor applications. Their voltage specific
models allow users to precisely match and protect electrical systems and equipment better than some
“one size fits all” versions on the market today.
Designed for critical commercial and industrial applications, the SurgePOD Heavy Duty utilizes patented
Cooper Bussmann SurgePOD™ module MOV thermal disconnect technology that eliminates the need
for any additional overcurrent protection. It features a nominal system voltage range of 120 to 600Vac,
with surge rating of 50kA and a SCCR rating of 200kA along with comprehensive five-year warranty.
SurgePOD Pro offers exceptional value by providing optimal surge protection in residential and light
commercial applications. It includes thermal disconnect technology that also eliminates the need for
additional fusing and includes a nominal system voltage range of 120 to 480Vac, with surge rating of
40kA and a 200kA SCCR, and a two-year warranty.
“We are pleased to expand our overvoltage product line to include Type 1 SPDs and introduce two great
new solutions to our customers with the SurgePOD Heavy Duty and SurgePOD Pro” said Piyush
Saxena, Global Product Director, Cooper Bussmann. “Whether it’s a commercial, industrial, or
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residential application, customers can rely on Cooper Bussmann to help provide power quality that’s
free from damaging surges and overvoltage conditions.”
Both the SurgePOD Heavy Duty and SurgePOD Pro include the easyID™ LED status indication
allowing users to quickly and easily check the status of the device; and an IP20 finger-safe rating and
more than 26 voltage and system specific versions to cover virtually all North American applications.
To learn more about Cooper Bussman’s new SurgePOD offerings, please visit
www.cooperbussmann.com/Surge.
The Cooper Bussmann Customer Satisfaction team can assist regarding products and services at 636527-3877 or by email at busscustsat@cooperindustries.com. For application engineering assistance,
contact 636-527-1270 or email fusetech@cooperindustries.com.
Editor’s Note: For additional information, contact Ralitza Arafin at (636) 527-1439 or
ralitza.arafin@cooperindustries.com.
Cooper Bussmann is part of the electrical business of Eaton. Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in
late 2012. Cooper Bussmann leads in critical circuit protection, power management and electrical safety.
Cooper Bussmann is committed to the development, manufacturing and marketing of innovative circuit
and power electronics protection as well as power management solutions for industrial, electronics,
alternative energy and high reliability markets. Industry-leading brands offered include: Cooper
Bussmann® circuit protection products; Coiltronics® magnetics; ELPRO industrial wireless; OMNEX
Trusted Wireless® systems; and Martek power management solutions. For more information, visit
www.cooperbussmann.com. For information about Eaton, visit www.eaton.com.
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