1. A False Sense of Security
Many industrial installations already have a surge protective device (SPD) on their main panel. The problem: most SPDs on the market use an internal fuse. When a major surge occurs, the fuse blows — and the protector stops working, often with no visible warning, while downstream equipment remains unprotected until the next surge.
2. Why the Panel Is the Most Vulnerable Point
In an industrial setting, the electrical panel often powers critical, high-value equipment: PLCs, variable frequency drives, control systems, ATS (automatic transfer switches). A surge that isn’t properly absorbed at this level can affect an entire production line — not just a single device.
4. The Galeos Line, Built for Every Industrial Context
- Series 3: for standard installations requiring reliable protection at a controlled cost
- Series 5 and 6: built for higher-voltage environments (277/480V and 347/600V), typical of heavy industrial installations
- All share the same PowerPressure™ technology — no compromise on how it works, regardless of the model
5. Integrators and OEMs
For control panel manufacturers and integrators, PowerPressure™ eliminates a recurring source of warranty claims: traditional protectors that lose their protective function after a single major surge, often without the end customer knowing. A fuseless SPD remains a simple checkpoint — visual, with no need to disassemble internal components.
6. Compliance and Regulatory References
For specifying engineers: protection upstream of an ATS is not covered by NFPA 20 Art. 10.4.1 compliance on the fire pump controller alone — protection must cover the entire chain. Applicable references in Quebec: NFPA 780 Section 4.19, Quebec Safety Code Chap. II (B-1.1, r. 3).
What distinguishes a fuseless surge protector from a traditional model?
A traditional protector uses a fuse that blows during a major surge, ending protection. Armada’s PowerPressure™ technology eliminates this fuse: the panel’s main circuit breaker acts as the disconnect mechanism, and the device remains verifiable through simple physical inspection.
Why is panel-level protection more critical in industrial settings than residential ones?
An industrial panel often powers costly, interconnected equipment (PLCs, drives, ATS). A surge that isn’t absorbed at this level can affect multiple systems simultaneously, not just a single device.
Are Armada’s protectors suitable for integration into OEM control panels?
Yes — with no fuse or solder joints to monitor, they reduce warranty returns linked to lost protection after a surge, a common issue for panel manufacturers and industrial integrators.
