Surge Suppressors
Surge and noise suppression built to order, including hybrid units, metal-housed units, and the Z Series.
Choosing between these series
The surge rating is the obvious way to choose between these three series, and it is not the only one.
Noise filtering does not follow the same order. The BN and Z Series both filter EMI and RFI at 80 DBS, and the VCN Series filters at 55. So a choice made on the joule figure alone can land on the lower filtering, and equipment troubled by line noise is a different question from equipment exposed to a single large transient.
The Z Series is the one of the three built for a harder supply. It carries a dual pole circuit breaker, giving over-current protection on both sides of the line rather than one, and an oil and water resistant heavy duty cord. The BN and VCN Series carry a suppressor indicator light, a fail safe circuit and a lighted on/off switch, and both are aluminum housed with clip mounting that snaps on and slides off. The BN Series suppresses through a five stage circuit with complete sine wave clamping.
Housing selection is not a reason to choose between them. All three are 2 inches by 1 7/8 inches, and all three are ETL listed to UL 1449 Third Edition.
The BN and Z Series both publish No against fax, modem and coaxial protection. Those two protect the AC line, and a telephone or coaxial run needs its own device.
3 series
- Hybrid Surge and Noise Suppressors
The Brooks BN Series is a hybrid surge and noise suppressor with a five stage suppression circuit, EMI/RFI filtering and a 1490 joule rating, ETL certified to UL 1449 Third Edition. Four and six outlet units are cataloged, and cord length and housing length are built to order.
4 to 6 outlets
- Surge and Noise Suppressors, Metal
The Brooks VCN Series is a metal housed surge and noise suppressor with EMI/RFI filtering and a 650 joule rating, ETL certified by Intertek to UL 1449 Third Edition. Four and six outlet units are cataloged, and cord length and housing length are built to order.
4 to 6 outlets
- Z Series Hybrid Surge and Noise Suppressors
The Brooks Z Series is a hybrid surge and noise suppressor with a 1000 joule rating, EMI/RFI filtering and a dual pole circuit breaker, ETL listed to UL 1449 Third Edition. Two, four and six outlet units are cataloged, with an oil and water resistant cord.
2 to 6 outlets
Comparing the series
| Series | Outlets | Surge rating | Catalog models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Surge and Noise Suppressors | 4 to 6 | 1490 joules | 4 |
| Surge and Noise Suppressors, Metal | 4 to 6 | 650 joules | 4 |
| Z Series Hybrid Surge and Noise Suppressors | 2 to 6 | 1000 joules | 6 |
Relevant compliance
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