Effects: “Personal computers, workstations and networks using switching power supply are sensitive to problems caused by transformers, motors, elevators, photocopiers, etc.”Source: PowerSystems World ‘96

Today’s Electronics Need Better Protection
As the internal circuits in ICs get smaller and more complex, even smaller surges can upset equipment (Source: Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)). Likewise, the Pentium and other new microprocessors with faster clock speeds and/or lower logic voltages are more prone to malfunction due to surges and noise (Source: EPRI). As a result of this increased sensitivity, new generations of microprocessors require even better surge protection for reliable operation.

Electrical Noise Drives PCs Crazy
“Electrical contamination of only half a volt can cause data errors” (Source: Power Quality Assurance). This is because modern computer-driven systems utilize the ground line (0 volts) as the reference voltage for computer digital logic (i.e. 0 volts represents the number “0”). If the ground voltage is not at 0 volts due to electrical noise, the computer cannot distinguish a “1” from a “0”, and data/system errors result (see “Electrical Noise Causes Data Errors” figure).

THE Best Surge Protection. PERIOD!
Redundant, three-way surge protection
While other surge protectors rely only on MOVs (Metal Oxide Varistors) for surge suppression, the Satisfaction delivers redundant, triple protection using MOVs, gas tubes and silicon avalanche diodes. The Satisfaction takes advantage of the unique strengths of all three suppression components to provide the best possible protection—the fastest response time (picoseconds), the highest joule energy absorption (1810 joules) and the best reliability ($50,000 of surge-damage insurance in U.S. and Canada) of any plug-in surge protector.

Highest peak current: 26,500 Amps normal-mode
The ANSI/IEEE C62.33 Standard for Surge-Protective Devices states that peak surge current is the best measure of surge suppression performance. The peak current capacity of the Satisfaction (26,500 Amps normal mode) is the highest available for a plug-in suppressor.

Highest energy absorption: 1810 joules According to EPRI, maximum surge energy absorption is needed due to the difficulty in determining maximum energy dissipation requirements. To ensure adequate protection, the Satisfaction provides the best surge energy absorption available (1810 joules).

Network, fax, modem and phone protection
Surge spikes can enter and damage electronic equipment through network and data lines just as easily as through the power line. This is why the Satisfaction can be equipped with integrated surge protection for network and phone lines.

Undervoltage shut-off protection The Undervoltage Shut-off option protects electrical heaters (in copiers/printers) and electrical motors from burnout by shutting off the power when the line voltage is too low for safe operation.

THE Most Certified Protection. PERIOD!
U.S. “Grade A” performance for 3000A surge
In the USA, the Federal Government uses the 3,000 Amp Surge Test of IEEE 587/ANSI C62.41 to determine “Grade A” (i.e. the best) surge suppression performance. The Satisfaction is the first plug-in surge suppressor to fully comply with the U.S. Government’s “Grade A” test standard of 3,000 Amps. Other plug-in suppressors are only tested with the much smaller 200 Amp or 500 Amp surge tests of IEEE 587. These smaller surge tests do not even qualify for the lowest U.S. government rating of “Grade C”.

Tested/certified by Electric Power Research Institute
IPT surge suppressors have passed rigorous safety, fire hazard, and performance testing (including 10kA/10kV surge tests) done by the EPRI Power Electronics Applications Center (a non-profit R&D test lab sponsored by U.S. power companies) and have been approved for use by the U.S. Electric Utility Industry.

UL 1449 and CE Approval across all 3 lines
The surge suppression circuitry across all three lines (line to neutral, line to ground, and neutral to ground) has been tested and approved by UL labs and has full CE approval for Europe.

THE Best Noise Rejection. PERIOD!
Harmonics and normal-mode noise rejection
The Satisfaction rejects 98.3%-99.99% of high-frequency normal-mode noise (noise between line and neutral; see figure on definitions). Additionally, the “Plus” option removes low-frequency harmonic noise and utility line switching noise (100-5000 Hz noise per ANSI/IEEE C62.41). As a result, the Satisfaction eliminates the computer lockups, data errors, equipment overheating and hardware failures caused by harmonics and low/high-frequency noise.

Common-mode rejection of most damaging noise
Because common-mode noise (noise between neutral and ground or between line and ground; see figure) can upset the ground line voltage or computer reference voltage for the number “0”, common-mode noise is much more devastating to electronic equipment than to normal-mode noise. To eliminate common-mode problems, IPT provides excellent common-mode noise rejection of 99%-99.9% while other vendors typically do not even specify common-mode rejection.

Tested/certified noise rejection by CC Labs
Normal-mode and common-mode noise rejection performance was tested and certified by Communication Certification Laboratory (an independent third-party EMI/RFI testing lab).

Controller VI Power Center
Besides offering the same excellent protection capabilities of the Satisfaction, the Controller VI also provides master or individual power switch control for 6 electrical devices. With the Controller VI, you can switch your computer and peripherals on or off together or individually without having to reach under your desk.

THE Best Reliability. PERIOD!
Reliable surge protection by design
IPT has a different surge protection philosophy from other vendors. Other vendors design lower-cost surge protection circuitry with the expectation of paying for some warranty and damaged equipment claims. In contrast, IPT designs industrial-strength, redundant surge protection circuitry with the expectation of virtually eliminating damage and warranty claims, expensive downtime, and customer inconvenience.

Ultra™ Lifetime Equipment Protection
For the lifetime of your IPT product, IPT will repair or replace up to $50,000 of properly connected equipment damaged by electrical surge or lightning. With most other surge protectors, your connected equipment protection is limited to $25,000 or less. (See policy for details; valid in the U.S. and Canada only. For other countries, see international policy.)

Ultra™ Lifetime Product Warranty
IPT will repair or replace any Satisfaction or Controller VI damaged by electrical surge or lightning for as long as you own the product. (See warranty for details; valid in the U.S. and Canada only. For other countries, see international warranty.)

6 diagnostic lights and 4 audible alarms
Six diagnostic lights ensure reliability by alerting you to dangerous site-wiring problems, damaged suppression circuitry and power on/off status. Additionally, four audible alarms ensure notification of problems even if the Satisfaction is located where its diagnostic lights may not be noticed.

Durable steel case eliminates fire hazard
During a large surge or extended overvoltage, some electronic components that are used in all surge suppressors such as MOVs or capacitors can burn. In such situations, a surge suppressor encased in plastic can start a fire. That is why IPT encases all of its surge suppressors in heavy gauge steel to eliminate the slightest chance of a fire hazard. In contrast, other vendors use plastic casings because plastic is less expensive.