Surge protection & earthing
Surge protection for signals, data networks and power; earthing and tank lightning protection.
Overview
Lightning-induced surges are a leading cause of instrument and control failures at plants and gas stations. VTL has upgraded surge protection for PV GAS, Long Son, Nghi Son, Hai Linh LNG and more.
What VTL provides
- MTL SD, TP48 and IOP signal protectors for 4–20 mA, HART and fieldbus loops
- MTL SLP, ZoneDefender PRO and Weidmüller VARITECTOR power protection
- MLDT surge protector testers
- Lytech RBC retractable bypass conductors for floating-roof tanks
- Survey and upgrade of lightning protection at gas stations and fuel depots
Contact VTL engineers for a site survey and a tailored proposal.
Related products
Eaton MTL TP48 surge protector for field transmitters
MTL TP48 protects field-mounted transmitters from lightning surges: screws into a spare conduit entry, self-restoring, Ex ia/Ex d versions with ATEX, IECEx, FM, CSA.
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Eaton MTL SD32 signal surge protector
SD32: surge protection for 32 V signals (4–20 mA, I/O) – with built-in fuse and loop disconnect. 7 mm slim, DIN rail, 5 kA, Ex ia.
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Eaton MTL SD series signal surge protectors
MTL SD series: 7 mm slim surge protectors for signal and data lines, 20 kA surge rating, ATEX/IECEx – for 4–20 mA, RS485, Ethernet and HART.
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Eaton MTL SD Modular (SDM) surge protectors
MTL SD Modular (SDM): pluggable 7 mm signal surge protectors – replace without disturbing wiring, make-before-break, optional LED and fuse.
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Eaton MTL IOP digital & analogue I/O surge protector
MTL IOP: economical surge protection for digital and analogue I/O – 20 kA hybrid circuit, 6 mm per loop, removable terminals, Ex ia and Ex n approvals.
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Eaton MTL FP32, FS32, TP32 fieldbus surge protection
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Eaton MTL SD16R signal surge protector
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Hazardous-area signal surge protection – Long Son Petrochemicals
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