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Improve System Reliability With The Optimum Arrester

Optimizer 2005.2 is a program that assists users, specifiers, students, sellers, and almost anyone involved in distribution arresters in the selection and understanding of this product.

Functions of the Optimizer
  • Recommends the optimum arrester rating from each manufacturer based on user entered data.
  • Clearly and easily compares all critical characteristics of Cooper, Joslyn and Ohio Brass distribution arresters.
Sources of Data

All of the data in this calculator is public information and found in catalogs, except the Watts Loss data which comes from laboratory tests.

Calculation and Recommendation Methods

The calculation methods are all from IEEE C62.22.

Click here to access The Optimizer 2005.2.
  • This program requires Macros to be enabled on your computer. Upon launching the program, you will be prompted to Enable Macros. If you are not prompted, please manually enable Macros by using the following steps:
    1. Open The Optimizer 2005.2 ( 2.29 MB).
    2. In your Excel toolbar, go to Tools, Macro, Security.
    3. In the Security Level tab, choose the Medium setting.
    4. Save document to your computer.
    5. Close current document and Re-open the new version from your computer.

 

Intermediate Class
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Transmission Line Surge Arresters

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Product Literature

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