Vaisala WSP152 Surge Protector

Vaisala WSP152 is designed to protect the host PC against surges entering through the USB port. This is common when the USB port is continually used for interface. For example, a nearby lightning strike may induce a high voltage surge, which is not tolerated by the protection of the USB cable or the port itself. Therefore, additional protection is needed, especially where frequent and severe thunderstorms are common and where cables longer than
30 m are used. Note that the USB connection of a PC is for indoor use only. Vaisala WSP152 offers three-stage protection against surge currents of up to 10 kA that may enter through the USB cable or the port.

Consider the Vaisala WSP150 for surge protection via communications.

Vaisala WSP152 Surge Protector Features:

Superior, three-stage transient surge protection
Tolerates up to 10 kA surge currents
Robust structure
IP66 housing (although the USB connection is intended for dry application mount only)
Ccommonly used with the Vaisala WXT530 Multi-Variable Weather Transmitter

Vaisala WSP152 Surge Protector Specifications:

Operating temperature -52 … +70 °C
Installation / maintenance works temperature: -40 … +70 °C
Input voltage: Power channels: max. ±43 V, Data channels: max. ±13 V
Input Common mode Voltage: Any line to earth: max. ±72 V
Throughput current: Power lines: max. 1.5 A, Data lines: max. 0.16 A
Throughput resistance (per line): Power lines: max. 0.3 Ω, Data lines: max. 15 Ω
Turn on voltage: Power channels: max. ±60 V, Data channels: max. ±16 V
Surge current: To earth: max. 10 kA, Differential: max. 5 kA
Dimensions (ex glands etc): 94 × 130 × 58 mm, approx 650g
Polycarbonate and stainless steel housing materials, IP66

Fluidic are a recognised partner of Vaisala CEN (Industrial division) for Scotland and the North of England. Our instrumentation engineers are product trained and able to help with instrument selection within the full range of Vaisala Relative Humidity, Temperature and barometric pressure products. Please call either office for more information (Glasgow 0141 641 5920, Warrington 01925 572401).