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Siemens Webinar: Surge Protection for Industrial Control Panels in North America

September 11, 2024

How can you select and wire the correct surge protection devices?

Discover the physical background and the importance of overvoltage surge protection in industrial machinery for the specific North American market. Explore the selection and proper wiring of surge protection devices and gain a deeper understanding of their role in protecting your machinery.​ Siemens experts will cover the following topics:

  • Physical background of high voltage surges and protection in supply circuits​
  • Selection of the right surge protective devices according to the location and the typical US supply voltage between grounded and ungrounded conductors
  • Explanation of typical technical terms used in the standards​
  • NEC requirements and exceptions​

You will also have the opportunity to ask your individual questions.

Register for this one hour webinar on September 30th. Siemens offers two options, 9 AM or 4 PM (UTC +2), just choose the session that fits your agenda the best.

Register Here

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