Surge Protection for Convenience Stores
OVERVIEW
Today's increased reliance on very sensitive electronics makes surge protection an important topic for Gas Stations. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety study found that $26 billion dollars was lost due to non-lightning power surges. In addition, there are about 25 million lightning strikes in the US each year that cause between $650M to $1B in losses according to the Insurance Information Institute, State Farm©.
This page discusses how to best protect equipment which might be used for various operations and processes within the Gas Station. Each section will conclude with a Surge Protective Device (SPD) Protection Point which identifies where and what SPD to use.
Main Panel | E-Stop | LED Canopy Lighting | Outside POS | Fueling Dispenser |
Recommended SPDs for Main Panel
| Location | Equipment | System | Surge Protector Model # | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Main Panel / Service Entrance | 277/480Vac | MP200-277Y |
|
|
| Communication | RS232/RS485 | DS220S-12DC |
|
Recommended SPDs for E-Stop
| Location | Equipment | System | Surge Protector Model # | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| E-Stop | 120Vac | MLPXUVG-277S |
|
Recommended SPDs for LED Canopy Lighting
| Location | Equipment | System | Surge Protector Model # | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| LED Lighting | 120-277Vac (2W+G) | MLPXUVG-277S |
|
Recommended SPDs for Outside POS
| Location | Equipment | System | Surge Protector Model # | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Outside POS | 120Vac (2W+G) | DS72US-120S/G |
|
|
| Fueling Dispenser | RS232/RS485 | DS220S-12DC |
|
Recommended SPDs for Fueling Dispenser
| Location | Equipment | System | Surge Protector Model # | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| Fueling Dispenser | 120Vac (2W+G) | DS72US-120S/G |
|
|
| Fueling Dispenser | RS232/RS485 | DS220S-12DC |
|
