Surge protector life cycle monitor system and method

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2006-02-15

2008-11-18

Hofsass, Jeff (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S657000, C340S635000, C361S117000, C361S118000, C338S021000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07453368

ABSTRACT:
A system and method are provided for determining an expected life of an electric surge protection component. The system and method monitors preferably each surge that an electric surge protection component experiences. Each surge is measured to determine magnitude and duration, and a cumulative surge measurement history is maintained for each component. Based upon an analysis of the cumulative surge measurement history, an expected life of the component is determined, and an end user is alerted at or preferably near an end of the expected life of the device.

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