First pluggable surge protective device to mount directly in a standard load centre

Phoenix Contact has released its first pluggable surge protective device that mounts directly in a standard load centre in place of two 1-inch circuit breakers. Available now from Mouser, the Surge Shield - VAL-SQ NP is a high-energy suppression circuit that provides 32kA of surge current protection per phase. The shield is designed to protect small businesses and residential homes from damage sustained by common surge events. Surge Shield is suitable for split-phase 120/240VAC applications with common neutral and ground. The product is UL 1449 3rd edition classified.