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We asked our customers to share their tips, stories and perspectives on how to stay connected when working from home during COVID-19. We thank all who shared and hope our viewers will find this information of value.... Read more

Transtector Systems provides surge protection solutions for virtually any of today’s key applications, as well as small cell cabinets with integrated surge protection and capacity for other required equipment. Our engineering team can also help you select the right solution for your application.... Read more

December 31, 2020 is a significant date in the railroad industry. At that time, U.S. railroads must comply with federal requirements to fully implement positive train control (PTC). The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) describes PTC as “a life-saving collision avoidance technology that stops a train before it strikes an obstacle.”... Read more

UL Standards outline the unique equipment safety requirements for hazardous locations, but what makes this specification so significant?... Read more

Public safety agencies across North America have adopted Project 25 (P25) as the set of standards for interoperable digital two-way wireless communications. Beyond local, county, tribal, state and federal agencies, adoption by industries such as utilities, airports, transit, petroleum and chemical companies means that P25 sets the standard for two-way radio products.... Read more

Global public safety organizations rely on dependable 24/7 communication in times of crisis to prevent crime or injury, detect threats and respond to disasters. At the heart of these land mobile radio (LMR) applications is a suite of standards and guidelines that help ensure interoperability, adaptability, and performance: Project 25, or P25.... Read more

NEC is one of the most significant sets of rules and requirements for network engineers and equipment installers, providing key standards for safety. The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) issued the most recent set of standards in 2017, and the 2020 update is a long-term process that currently is in the review stage.... Read more

The replacement of mechanical subsystems in industrial applications with electronics has greatly increased the demand for surge protection engineered to this specific environment. Not only is the potential for damage from a surge event increased, but the value of sensitive electronics deployed in industrial applications means that surge protection should be a key priority.... Read more

Transtector, PolyPhaser, and our customers deal with lightning and surge protection in our jobs every day, focusing on protecting network equipment. In the lightning season, however, a reminder about personal safety never hurts.... Read more

Public safety agencies across the United States are working to transform communications for first responders through the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNET) program, and surge protection from Transtector Systems and PolyPhaser is a significant part of the effort.... Read more