Eaton First To Offer All-In-One Multi-Outlet Surge Protection With Built-In Broadband PLC Module

Typical surge suppressors block or weaken PLC signals forcing users to sacrifice protection of their sensitive computer or audio/visual (A/V) systems from harmful surges in order to access their PLC-based broadband or HDTV connection. Protection Box PowerLine models not only provide computer-grade surge protection along with a PLC connection, but also assure optimum transmission of the PLC signal while blocking disturbances from other nearby devices that may interfere with the signal.

“While WiFi gets more attention, the PLC broadband user base is expanding in the small to medium office and home markets. PLC offers many advantages, especially in older buildings, because it is easy to install using existing electrical wiring to transmit data signals, offers more stable data transmission with no Ethernet wiring or WiFi waves and, unlike WiFi, PLC ensures robust security,” explained Hervé Tardy, vice president and general manager, Distributed Power Quality Division of Eaton. “Until now, users were forced to give up power protection in order to preserve the integrity of the data signal. By incorporating the PLC module, Protection Box PowerLine is the first surge suppressor designed to protect sensitive electronics as well as the PLC signal.”
The Protection Box PowerLine combines multi-path surge suppression, lightning protection and a power line adapter in one device, providing users a truly convenient solution that can assure maximum performance and protection at a lower price compared to buying separate devices. The units are available in five or eight outlet configurations for BS, DIN or FR connections. Each model meets the stringent IEC 61 643-1 standard for surge protective devices.

In addition to offering surge protection, the Protection Box PowerLine blocks disturbances that can be generated by nearby equipment such as mobile phone chargers or low-consumption lighting. This feature assures the best possible performance for PLC-connected computers or A/V equipment. The embedded plug-in PLC modules are available in 85Mbit models for typical Internet and ADSL TV access or 200Mbit to accommodate maximum performance for HDTV transmission.

Protection Box PowerLine is part of MGE Office Protection Systems product portfolio that Eaton acquired in October 2007. For additional information about the Protection Box PowerLine specifications, installation and compatibility and to download product data sheets, visit http://www.mgeops.com/index.php/products__1/230v_products/surge_suppressors...

For Eaton’s complete line of MGE Office Protection Systems products and service portfolio, visit our Web site at www.mgeops.com .

About Eaton
Eaton’s electrical business is a global leader in electrical control, power distribution, uninterruptible power supply and industrial automation products and services. Eaton’s global electrical brands, including Cutler-Hammer®, MGE Office Protection SystemsTM, Powerware®, Holec®, MEM®, Santak and Moeller, provide customer-driven PowerChain Management® solutions to serve the power system needs of the industrial, institutional, government, utility, commercial, residential, IT, mission critical and OEM markets worldwide.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2007 sales of $13.0 billion. Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; hydraulics, fuel and pneumatic systems for commercial and military aircraft; intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 79,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries.

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