摘要 |
A meter-base surge protector adapted to be connected between multiple incomi ng power lines and a neutral line at a meter comprises first and second metal oxide varistors, which are each respectively connected in series to first and second thermal cut-offs and a gas discharge tube. The first and second thermal cut-offs are each connected to separate incoming power lines. The gas discharge tube is also connected to the incomi ng neutral line. The meter-base surge protector also includes a microcontroller for monitoring and detecting the voltage status at monitoring points within the circuit, or system, for detecting circuit, or system, malfunction. Upon the detection of a malfunction, the microcontroller activates a non-surge protection status indicator.
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