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ALSO CALLED:
Surge Protectors,
Suppressors
DEFINITION: See also Uninterruptible power supply .A surge suppressor (sometimes optimistically called a "surge protector") is a device inserted in the alternating current ( AC ) utility line and/or telephone line to prevent damage to electronic equipment from voltage "spikes" called transients. A more accurate term for this type of device is "transient suppressor." A typical surge suppressor is a small box with
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Best Practices in Protecting the Technology Systems Revolutionizing Healthcare
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Technology systems such as electronic medical records and digital imaging are revolutionizing healthcare. The continuous operation of these systems has become increasingly critical. Emerson Network Power has developed three centralized UPS configurations specifically for healthcare settings.
Posted: 21 Jan 2010 | Published: 21 Jan 2010
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SURGE SUPPRESSORS DEFINITION (continued): … several utility outlets, a power switch, and a 3-wire cord for plugging into a wall outlet.In most countries where electronic equipment is used, the effective AC utility voltage is 110 to 120 volts; the peak voltage is on the order of plus-or-minus 160 to 170 volts at a frequency of 60 hertz . But transients, which arise from various causes, commonly reach peak levels of several hundred volts. These pulses are of short duration, measured in microseconds (units of 10 -6 second), but in that time, they can cause hardware to malfunction. The worst type of transient occurs when lightning strikes in … Surge Suppressors definition sponsored by WhatIs.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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