• July 30, 2025
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PolyPhaser: Security Cameras, CATV, GPS and Satellite Protection

Four outdoor security cameras mounted on a metal pole with leafy green trees in the background.

Outdoor Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Security Cameras can be a prime target for lightning. They are usually mounted on a building or other vantage point such as a metal o r wood pole. A lightning strike can not only destroy the camera, but can damage your control console due to energy flowing back through the coax and camera power wiring.

When lightning strikes a tower or other large structure, there is a high peak voltage at the strike point flowing outward and downward through any path it can find to earth ground. A support pole develops a high L di/dt peak voltage drop along its length to earth ground. A large steel reinforced structure can conduct the energy to earth ground through its steel reinforced concrete footers and electrical ground system. A camera mounted and grounded to a building with steel reinforced construction will usually have less inductance to ground than a camera mounted on a self-supported tower or pole. Less inductance to earth ground means less peak voltage at the camera.

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About Winncom

Winncom Technologies is a worldwide distributor and provider of complete networking solutions, wireless and wired. Our unmatched expertise in broadband wireless networking products and full range of network infrastructure and access products by the leading industry manufacturers allows us to sell the products and provide complete solutions for various markets and applications.

About PolyPhaser

PolyPhaser, known for its innovative, reliable, dynamic RF surge protection and filtering solutions, now offers a broad range of cables and connector caps.

About Transtector

Transtector Systems specializes in protection of highly sensitive, low voltage equipment through its patented, non-degrading silicon diode technology and custom filters.  Our power quality expertise translates into a diverse product offering including AC, DC, and signal applications as well as integrated cabinets, power distribution panels and EMP hardened devices.

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