Surge Protection
Sonic Automation supplies high-quality surge protection solutions from Phoenix Contact, helping protect industrial equipment and electrical systems against lightning strikes and transient overvoltages. Our solutions enhance equipment safety, improve system reliability, and minimize unexpected downtime.
Type 1+2 surge protection
Phoenix Contact Type 1 Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) protect electrical installations against high-energy lightning currents and dangerous overvoltages. Installed at the main power distribution point, they help protect equipment and improve system availability in industrial and commercial applications.
Key Benefits & Features
- Lightning Current Protection – Discharges high-energy currents caused by lightning strikes.
- Reliable Equipment Protection – Helps prevent damage from dangerous surge voltages.
- High System Availability – Spark-gap technology helps minimize power interruptions.
- Easy Maintenance – Pluggable designs simplify inspection and replacement.
- Status Monitoring – Visual indicators and optional remote contacts support quick status checks.
Type 2 surge protection
Phoenix Contact Type 2 Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) protect industrial electrical systems and equipment against transient overvoltages caused by switching operations and indirect lightning effects. Installed in sub-distribution boards and machine control cabinets, they help improve equipment protection and system availability.
Key Benefits & Features
- Surge Voltage Protection – Limits transient overvoltages to help protect connected equipment.
- Reliable System Operation – Helps reduce equipment damage and unexpected downtime.
- Compact Design – Space-saving options for distribution boards and control cabinets.
- Easy Installation – DIN-rail mounting and pluggable designs simplify installation and replacement.
- Status Monitoring – Visual status indicators and optional remote signaling support maintenance and fault identification.
Type 3 surge protection
Phoenix Contact Type 3 Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) provide final-stage protection for sensitive electronic equipment by limiting residual surge voltages. Installed close to end devices such as PLCs, controllers, servers, and power supplies, they help improve equipment protection and system reliability.
Key Benefits & Features
- Sensitive Equipment Protection – Limits residual surges to protect electronic devices.
- AC & DC Compatibility – Supports a wide range of industrial power applications.
- Compact Design – Space-saving options for control cabinets and equipment enclosures.
- Easy Installation & Maintenance – Pluggable modules and Push-in or screw connections simplify installation and replacement.
- Status Monitoring – Visual indicators and optional remote signaling help identify protection status and support maintenance.
Surge protection for MCR technology
Phoenix Contact QUINT POWER power supplies are designed for demanding industrial applications, combining reliable power delivery, intelligent monitoring, and advanced protection technologies to maximize system availability.
Key Benefits & Features
- SFB Technology – Selectively trips circuit breakers while keeping unaffected loads operating.
- Preventive Monitoring – Monitors voltage and current to identify critical conditions before failures occur.
- High Power Reserve – Static boost up to 125% and dynamic boost up to 200% for 5 seconds.
- Rugged & Reliable – Wide operating temperature range of -40°C to +70°C and robust metal housing.
- Smart Connectivity – Communicative versions provide operating and diagnostic data through fieldbus or IO-Link for easier monitoring and maintenance.