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Equipotential Bonding

Preliminary Specifications for ERICO’s


Transient Earth Clamp, TEC-100C
APPLICATIONS FEATURES
In many communications and computer the earth potential difference exceeds the • High peak current capability
installations separate earth systems are breakdown voltage of the TEC, the circuit
often specified for numerous reasons. immediately closes and the earth potentials • Fully sealed enclosure
are equalized. The TEC is fully resettable
It is not uncommon for separate earths
and has a life of over ten thousand • Explosion proof
for lightning, mains power, computer
operations. • Can be direct buried
(quiet earth), and communications (for
security, and tempest requirements) to
• Self resetting
be installed.
Although this may be highly desirable • 5 year limited warranty
under normal operating conditions, • Insulated Joint Protector available for
when lightning or other transient
Oil and Gas pipeline protection
voltages occur differences in earth
potentials between the earths are
inevitable and equipment damage is the
result.
The Transient Earth Clamp, TEC,
prevents these earth potential differ-
ences by operating under transient
conditions to effectively clamp all
earths together. Normally the TEC
presents an effective open circuit. Once

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Transient Earth Clamp, TEC-100C

SPECIFICATIONS
Operation:
Technology One port high energy gas arrester
Rated DC sparkover voltage (100V/µs) 350V +/-15%
Insulation resistance: >1010 ohms
Capacitance <10pF
Surge rating 100kA 8/20µs
Protection:
Surge sparkover voltage (1kV/µs) <1000V
Arc voltage <20V
Physical Data:
Dimensions (L x D) 4" x 1"(100 x 25mm) approx.
Connection length 17.7" (450mm) approx.

Connection wire #2AWG (35mm2)


Environmental rating NEMA-12

Due to a policy of continual product development, specifications


are subject to change without notice.

ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number Description

TEC100C Transient Earth Clamp

USA ph: 1-440-248-0100 fax: 1-440-519-1675 Chile ph: 56-2-734-5022 fax: 56-2-736-9726
Brazil ph: 55-11-261-0111 fax: 55-11-261-0066 Mexico ph: 52-5-398-0033 fax: 52-5-397-8634
ERICO’s coordinated approach to facility protection - CADWELD, CRITEC, ERITECH www.erico.com
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