Featured Grounding & Lightning Protection Products

Redefined Exothermic Process

Easy five-step process for the perfect connection utilizes the patented drop-in cartridge for a no-mess, no-waste solution. Learn how (PDF).
Get the job done in half the time of the traditional exothermic welding process! Learn how to save up to $240 per day (PDF).
Rugged and reliable controller uses a rechargeable 12-volt battery good for up to 600 shots per charge, saving you thousands of dollars in disposable batteries. Learn how (PDF).

UltraShot—An Innovative Breakthrough in Exothermic Welding

A major benefit of Harger’s new UltraShot process is that the installation time is 40 percent to 50 percent faster than the traditional exothermic welding process. The time savings is due primarily to the drop-in copper weld metal container and the electronic ignition system. No longer will you have to insert the weld metal disk, pour in the weld metal powder, sprinkle on the starter material, and then use a flint igniter to fire the connection. Now, you simply drop in the weld metal cartridge, attach it to the igniter, and push the buttons! The end result is a faster, superior connection, and a cleaner mold. The 6-foot cord on the controller allows the user to maintain a safe distance from the connection as well.

The UltraShot controller is powered by a long-lasting, rechargeable battery, instead of AA batteries like other electronic exothermic systems on the market. This means that over the life span of the system, you could spend $63,000 in AA batteries when using the competitor’s system or instead save by using the UltraShot controller!

Good Grounding at the Most Difficult Sites!

The ComRod ground rod from Comsite Hardware Inc. can produce low-ohm readings even in difficult soils. Drop a vertical ComRod in the hole left by the soils test boring or place a horizontal ComRod in a shallow trench.
Natural Earth salts will draw moisture from the atmosphere through the vent holes and gradually leach into the soil to continuously provide a low-resistance ground. The ComRod galvanic backfill contains a portion of bentonite to retain moisture. Unlike pure bentonite, ComRod galvanic backfill does not shrink away from the soil, which reduces efficiency. ComRod galvanic backfill contains materials that actually increase conductivity, and enhance electrical contact. Each ComRod comes with a test well and backfill, and is warranted for 20 years.

Streamline Your Grounding System

The Wireless Solutions Arrestor Trapeze Kit streamlines grounding system installation by providing a simplified means to support and ground coax lightning arrestors. The versatile Arrestor Trapeze Kit is designed to be mounted to a wall or ceiling. The position of the rungs is also fully adjustable to accommodate various arrestor sizes.

Ideal T1/E1 Surge Suppressors for Backhaul

Transient voltage surge suppressors protect against temporary excess voltage in an electrical circuit that has been disturbed. Surges can cause lost dollars due to damage, repair cost and unnecessary downtime. AC Data's TJ1010B provides optimum protection for T1/E1/DS1 backhaul circuits. The multistage hybrid design intercepts the leading edge of the surge with a sub-nanosecond response time. The TJ1010B is designed for use on both ends to the T1/E1/DS1 backhaul loop. AC Data's TJ1010B offers advanced state-of-the-art transient surge and lightning protection, and is UL 497B listed.

Broadband Surge/Lightning Protection & Grounding

There really isn’t an industry standard regarding lightning protection and grounding for wireless broadband equipment. Some vendors have built-in protection while others do not. Equipment installers should ensure that both POE and coaxial cables are both properly grounded. Most commonly used arrestors include:

Coaxial (both dc pass and block): Polyphaser Corporation's DSXL (700 MHz to 2.7 GHz) and the LSXL 4.2 to 6.0 GHz) are extremely popular.
Power over Ethernet (POE) and Data Arrestors: Polyphaser|Trastector makes an ISX series arrestor. In addition to factor-configured options, TESSCO also stocks a few common configurations such as the Transtector's ALPU series.

Products Developed to Deter Theft

Theft Deterrent Ground Bar System

The Theft Deterrent Ground Bar system features several innovative features, making it harder to steal, and less valuable to a potential thief. It looks different from any other ground bar on the market.

Harder to Steal:

Designed to mount vertically to the most secure part of your communications site, this kit includes tamper-resistant screws and an attachment bracket designed to bond exothermically to either a flat plate or a horizontal post that is 2 OD”-4 OD”. Reusable molds are available for either application.

Less Valuable to a Thief:

The bar is made from a ¼” X 4” x 23” tin-plated copper plate. It has 58 3/8” holes punched out of it. The words “STOLEN DO NOT RECYCLE” are stamped into the face of the bar. Because of its slim profile and since so much copper has been punched out of it, the actual copper content of the bar has been reduced to just under 4 lbs. Having the bar tin plated requires that a would-be recycler process the copper in a smelter to separate the tin from the copper, giving it an even lower scrap value.

Featured Solution

Ground Testing

Soil resistivity directly relates to soil type, moisture content and temperature; therefore, the resistance of any grounding system will vary throughout the different seasons of the year. The best results are obtained if the ground rod reaches the water table. In light industrial or in telecommunication central offices, 50 ohm is often the accepted value. For lightning protection, the arrestors should be coupled with a maximum ground resistance of 10 ohm.

Why do I Test my Ground System?

When designing an extensive grounding system, it is advisable to locate the area of lowest soil resistivity in order to achieve the most economical grounding installation. Poor grounding can lead to corrosion and equipment damage.

How do I Test my Ground System?

Clamp on Ground Resistance Testers – have the ability to measure ground resistance without disconnecting the ground rods. These meters do not test soil resistivity.

4 Point Testers offer 2, 3 and 4 point testing. The addition of the fourth test point allows for soil resistivity testing in addition to ground resistance.

Who Purchases a Ground Tester?

Everyone responsible for maintaining a communications site, a good example of this group would be anyone that has ever purchased an Anritsu Site Master.

For more information contact TESSCO
at 800-472-7373 or email us today.