Surge and Noise Suppressors, Metal Surge Suppressors
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- P
- Listing
- ETL / UL 1449
- Origin
- Hamilton Twp, NJ
- Revised
- 2026-08-21
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.
Features
- High energy surge suppressor
- EMI/RFI noise filtering
- Suppressor indicator light
- Fail safe circuit
- Lighted on/off switch
- Circuit breaker
- Aluminum housing
- Clip mounting, snap on and slide off
Configuration options
Every unit is built to order. The following attributes are configurable.
| Attribute | Options |
|---|---|
| Outlet count | 4 or 6 |
| Cord length | 6 ft or 15 ft, other lengths available |
| Housing length | 11 3/4" on four outlet units, 14 1/2" on six outlet units |
| Suppression | 650 joules |
| Noise filtering | EMI/RFI, 55 DBS |
| Mounting | Clip mounting, snap on and slide off |
- Option codes:
- Custom lengths and other cord lengths are available.
Standard configurations
| Model | ETL file number | Outlets | Cord length | Joule rating | EMI/RFI | Dimensions | Drawing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCN4-6 | BPS-VCN-11.75-4-6 | 4 | 6' | 650 | 55 DBS | 11 3/4" x 2" x 1 7/8" | |
| VCN4-15 | BPS-VCN-11.75-4-15 | 4 | 15' | 650 | 55 DBS | 11 3/4" x 2" x 1 7/8" | |
| VCN6-6 | BPS-VCN-14.5-6-6 | 6 | 6' | 650 | 55 DBS | 14 1/2" x 2" x 1 7/8" | |
| VCN6-15 | BPS-VCN-14.5-6-15 | 6 | 15' | 650 | 55 DBS | 14 1/2" x 2" x 1 7/8" | |
| ETL file number: The longer number is how the unit appears in our ETL and Intertek files. It is the same product as the model number beside it, not a separate configuration. | |||||||
Compliance and listings
- ETL listed to UL 1449
Compliance: BAA
Typical applications
The VCN Series is specified where office and general electronic equipment needs surge suppression and noise filtering in a metal housing at a lower joule rating than the BN Series.
Frequently asked questions
- Why do these units have two model numbers?
- They are one product written two ways. The shorter number is the model number, and the longer one is how the unit appears in our ETL and Intertek files. Quote either one and we will know which unit you mean.
- What is the difference between the VCN and BN series?
- The BN Series is the higher rated of the two: 1490 joules against 650, and 80 DBS of EMI/RFI filtering against 55. The BN Series also carries a five stage suppression circuit. Both are aluminum housed and both are ETL certified to UL 1449 Third Edition.
- Which edition of UL 1449 are these certified to?
- The Third Edition, certified by Intertek.
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