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Novotech  |  SKU: 40-422-001

Zap-Tech GPS / GNSS Surge Protectors for Timing & Sync

$596.00

Looking to buy more than 10 units of the Zap-Tech GPS / GNSS Surge Protectors for Timing & Sync? Contact sales@novotech.com or call 1-800-268-8628 for volume pricing.

Harden your GPS/Multi-GNSS timing link (GPS, GLONASS, QZSS) with surge protection matched to Protempis (formerly Trimble) hardware— including Acutime smart antennas and Bullet antennas—as well as other platforms like Evertz 5601MSC, Zetron 600/620, and Spectracom/Spirent TPRO/TSAT/PCI. Configurations ship for 12-pin Protempis Acutime and Bullet coax, plus all major connectors (BNC, TNC, N, SMA, FME, F-type) and equipment-side terminations (DB-9/15/25 and hard-wired screw terminal).

Not sure of the model of protector you need?

Currently, Novotech carries the Surge Protectors for the following Antennas

ANTENNA CONNECTOR TYPE ANTENNA OR SYNC END PROTECTOR MODEL
ACUTIME 12 POS CIRCULAR ANTENNA END 40-422-001
BULLET  TNC TNC (FEMALE/FEMALE) BOTH ENDS CX-TFF
BULLET  F F (FEMALE/FEMALE) BOTH ENDS CX-FFF
N  TYPE N (FEMALE/FEMALE) BOTH ENDS CX-NFF

 

Didn't Find your Antenna Model?

Zap-Tech also makes Surge Protectors for the following Antennas. Please contact us if you are interested in any of these products.

ANTENNA CONNECTOR TYPE ANTENNA OR SYNC END PROTECTOR MODEL
ACUTIME SYNCH
EQUIPMENT INTERFACE		 DB25 TRIMBLE SYNC END 40-422-250
DB9 EVERTZ 5600 SERIES 40-422-095
DB15 ZETRON 600 SERIES 40-422-153
DB15 SYMETRICOM AIRSPAN 40-422-156
DB25 PRISM IPX  IBPSC 40-422-180
DB25 ACOUSTIC SYS WAVEALERT 40-422-252
BULLET  TNC TNC (MALE/FEMALE) BOTH ENDS CX-TMF
BULLET  F F (MALE/FEMALE) BOTH ENDS CX-FMF
N  TYPE N (MALE/FEMALE) BOTH ENDS CX-NMF

Zap-Tech Product Warranty and Technical Support

Novotech is the first line of technical support for all Zap-Tech products we sell. If there is a problem, our support engineers can help you troubleshoot. If we cannot get the device working the way it was intended, we will guide you through the Product RMA Process.

Zap-Tech Surge protection equipment is warranted to the Purchaser against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of shipment. This warranty is non-transferable, and is governed by the terms and conditions found on the Zap-Tech Product Warranty page.

Zap-Tech has been working in the GNSS and Timing Antenna space for many years and recognizes Novotech as a preferred Distributor in Canada and the United States of its range of Antenna Surge protection products.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the best location to install the Zap-Tech surge arrestor?

For maximum protection, the arrestor should be installed as close to the equipment's entry point to the building as possible. This ensures that any voltage spikes picked up by the outdoor coaxial line are diverted to a ground before they reach your indoor receiver.

Do these arrestors affect the signal strength (gain) of my Accutime or Bullet antenna?

For maximum protection, the arrestor should be installed as close to the equipment's entry point to the building as possible. This ensures that any voltage spikes picked up by the outdoor coaxial line are diverted to a ground before they reach your indoor receiver.

How does the "sacrificial" nature of the arrestor work?

The arrestor contains a gas discharge tube (GDT) or similar component that remains dormant during normal operation. When an over-voltage event occurs—from lightning or utility switching—the component "fires," creating a low-impedance path to the ground to safely dump the excess energy.

Can I install this myself, or do I need a technician?

Installation is straightforward and involves placing the arrestor "in-line" with your N-type or TNC coaxial connectors. However, the arrestor is only effective if it is connected to a high-quality, low-impedance ground. If you are unsure of your facility's grounding system, we recommend consulting a certified electrician.

Is a surge arrestor still necessary if my antenna is not the highest point on the roof?

Yes. Surges can be induced by "near misses" or electromagnetic pulses (EMP) from a strike hundreds of feet away. Furthermore, transient surges from your building's own electrical grid or nearby heavy machinery can travel through your cabling and degrade your antenna's sensitive electronics over time.

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