MVC exclusively manufactures specialized voltage surge protection devices.
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480 volt unit installed on a gas compression station in Minnesota.
Giant coal scoop outside of a mine in
Wyoming being surveyed by MVC.
Ground-resistance tester checking a
customer’s ground in Washington.
MVC employees catch a co-worker falling backwards during
team-building.
Customers in Colorado observe a sub pump
controller protected by a WS-Series unit.
One of many pump jacks protected by an MV-400P in the New
Mexico Permian Basin.
Brand “X” product blown up, it actually welded this cabinet
shut during fire.
Testing WS-Series units for a custom clamping voltage.
The scoreboard at the America West Arena in
Phoenix, Arizona is protected by MVC.
MV-400 and 400P in their Sunday best.
These bobcats illustrate the endless potential causes of power problems.
Conducting a survey for a telecom company
on top of a grain elevator in Kansas.
Surveying equipment for a customer in
New Mexico.
This water treatment plant saved thousands
of dollars by using MVC surge protectors.
A Montana lumber mill protected by
MVC surge protectors.
MV-100 enclosures ready for prep-work.
ICPs are used in missiles like this one that help protect our
freedom.
MV-400P protecting a motor in an auto
manufacturing plant in Canada.
The Empire State Building has MVC surge protectors installed on it.
A rat took the worst of this switch-gear
electrical failure and likely caused it.
MVC employees learned about
teamwork while building this teepee.
MVC surge protectors can be found on the most technologically advanced equipment.
ICP customized with an explosion-proof
enclosure for a Gulf of Mexico customer.
An MVC representative prior to servicing a global company in
Pennsylvania.
President of MVC, Mark Wingate speaks
after accepting an award for marketplace ethics
MVC supports one of its regional distributors by participating in this show in New Mexico.
Wicked lightning bolt, unless you’re protected by MVC, in which case
it’s no worry at all.
Test equipment in MVC’s manufacturing
facility.
A rare break from the wind at our home in
Amarillo, Texas.
Programmable Logic Controls protected by
an ICP.
WS unit installed on an MCC in Idaho.
Cranes at a lumber mill in Louisiana protected
by an MVC surge suppression system.
At dusk, a WS-Series unit installed on a
crucial high yield oil well in West Texas.
The blue circle is an SCR that controlled a 300 HP motor prior to
a voltage surge.
MVC employees participate in many
charities, such as The Eveline Rivers Project.
The
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This MV 100 is installed on an
employee’s home.
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...for your interest in our products. If you find any information in this catalog to be unclear or confusing, or if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us. We believe in 100% customer satisfaction starting with the prospective buyer. By providing safe, high quality products and unparalleled service,
we have created unique, mutually beneficial relationships with all of our customers.
ICP Series “Individual Circuit Protector”
12 VDC - 120 VAC
“We contacted MVC and were assured that you could meet the quick delivery conditions and actually met our truck driver in Amarillo in the early morning hours with the surge suppressor. The system was installed within the 10 day criteria, and I am happy to report that the average four-month run at this well site is now at 18 months and still running. Thank you for building a quality product.”
- L.B. - ESP “I have installed several units in our facility and have been testing these units. I have obtained very favorable results with your products. People at our facility that had been previously plagued with equipment failures are no longer beating down our doors with complaints of computer failures, machine related problems, and burnt com-ponents from spikes and surges. They are now showing savings by being able to produce higher quality parts and having fewer equipment failures.”
- J.K. - Texas Instruments “Thank you again so very much for your time and consideration. Ray and I really appreciate all you have done for us. MVC has so much knowledge and common sense about these issues, that we do not have trust in any-one else! Thank you again.”
- D.H. - Hibdon Home “Our mill kept blowing variable frequency drives, probably four times a year. We had line reactors installed but that did not correct the problem. Then we installed your products, which removed the problem. We have also installed them in several other problem locations and have experienced no problems. In my estimation your products are a very worthwhile investment.”
- R.M. - Plum Creek Timber “In the past we have lost some very expensive switching gear due to lightning strikes. Since we installed your products we have had the opportunity to put them to the test. At one of our remote compression stations a light-ning strike took out the transformers but the motor starters were protected.”
- K.M. - Rowdy Pipeline
MV Series “Manufacturer’s Version”
120 VAC - 600 VAC
WS Series “White Shield”
1500 VAC - 4160 VAC
plug-strip suppression
The
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In the electrical supply market, every product manufactured can be placed in one of these two categories. The overwhelming majority of these products are classified as commodities. MVC makes only specialized products.
According to Merriam-Webster
Commodity - a mass-produced, unspecialized product Specialize - to concentrate one’s efforts in a special activity, field, or practice
According to MVC
Commodity Product - an interchangeable product manufactured by multiple companies Specialized Product - a unique product with unique characteristics manufactured by only one company
MVC’s unique engineering and design, relentless attention to detail in the manufacturing and testing processes, and impeccable service make both our company and our products specialized.
Voltage surges are constantly produced and cause damage to electrical and electronic equipment. Surges are created by many different things, but the two most notorious are inductive load switching and mother nature.
Obviously, this term means a device which protects against voltage surges. The term is merely descriptive and sounds like a commodity. Different terms are used to “label” similar devices, but each manufacturer’s products may be very different. One Voltage Surge Protection Device (VSPD) or Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor (TVSS) may ineffectively protect against voltage surges and present a danger to connected equipment and maintenance personnel. Another may be effective and still unsafe. Yet another is both safe and effective.
grounded suppression
non-fused suppression
Tying a suppressor to ground jeopardizes the unit’s integrity, can create a shock “touch safety” hazard by putting an objectionable flow of current on the ground, and isn’t necessary for effectiveness.
Installing a non-fused or not properly fused suppres-sor is extremely dangerous. Current can and will build up to unsafe levels, creating thermal runaway, until the inevitable ignition or explosion of the unit.
Manufacturers and government agencies have re-called hundreds of thousands of plug-in suppressors since the mid 1990’s because of the numerous fires that have been caused by them.
GROUND DEPENDENT, NON-FUSED SUPPRESSOR
PLUG-IN SUPPRESSOR
Inductive Load Switching - Equipment turning on and off causes voltage surges that pollute the entire system.
Heating Element Lighting HVAC
Computer Printer
M V C
Refrigerator PANEL Compressor Security System Drive
Controls Pump Audio/ Video
Susceptible to Voltage Surges
Susceptible to and Will Cause Voltage Surges
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...is to redefine the manufacturer’s role in the electrical marketplace by constantly striving to create and foster loyal and enthusiastic customers, employees, and stockholders.
The Manufacturer
First Dollar Earned
An MV 100 is the first product sold. It is bought
to protect a home.
February 1988
May 1994
July 1995
March 2004
Marketplace Ethics
The Better Business Bureau of the Texas Panhandle presents MVC with the annual
Torch Award.
February 1988
February 1998
1998 1997
April 1999
Increased Capabilities
The Amarillo Economic Development Corporation awarded MVC with a grant to improve its testing lab.
December 1997
November 2000
IEEE White Paper
The IAS publishes a paper co-authored by Mark Wingate
in IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications (volume 36, number 6)
January 1991
July 1997
October 2001
MVC Honored
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce recognizes
MVC as the Small Business of the Year.
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
MVC Incorporates
MVC opens for business with offices in Amarillo and Dallas
and manufacturing facilities in Phoenix.
Surveying Company
American Power Quality is started as a sister
company of MVC.
Manufacturing Moves
Amarillo becomes the sole home of MVC with the
move of manufacturing facilities from Phoenix.
New Line Introduced
The first ICP (designed for control voltages) is manufactured as a
prototype for a customer.
WS Series Introduced
The patented WS Series is designed for a customer to protect motor applications
from 1500 VAC to 4160 VAC.
Bigger & Better
MVC outgrows its office space and moves to 800
South Rusk Street.
Ten Years in Business
MVC turns ten years old and in the process sets
an annual sales record by increasing sales 87%
from 1997 to 1998.
Surveying • Where, Why, & How to Install • Electrical System Optimization • Problem Solving Technical Support • Troubleshooting • Custom Design • Technical Q & A Support Services • Quick Quotes • Literature & Documentation • Specs & Standards Training • Surge Protection • Grounding • Customized Charity • Product Donations • Sponsorships • Volunteering
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“Manufacturer’s Version” 120 VAC - 600 VAC
Introduced in 1988, the MV Series is the original product line of MVC. MV stands for “manufacturer’s version” because this line is engineered to withstand the erratic electrical environments of manufactur-ing facilities. Introduced in 2004, the MV 600P improves the line, filling a void in the Canadian market, where 600 volt systems are common. MV Series units feature hybrid circuits built with high quality com-ponents, safety fusing, means of indication, and a non-conductive, corrosion resistant enclosure. The manufacturing and testing processes are just as crucial to MVC as the design of the unit. Each MV Se-ries unit is hand made and subjected to a meticulous, nine-step testing procedure before being released for shipment. The MV Series includes seven products, engineered to provide the most reliable protec-tion against voltage spikes and surges available for 120 VAC to 600 VAC electrical systems.
1449 Second Edition
MV Series
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Model Size L x W x D
Voltage Application
Max. Continuous Line Voltage
Nominal Clamping
Voltage (Peak)
Max Peak Current
(8 x 20) sum
Transient Energy
(Joules) Fuses
MV 100 7”x3½”x4” 120/240 1Ø 3W 130 220 60,000 930 5 amp 250V AGC or
equivalent
MV 200 7”x3½”x4” 120/208 3Ø 4W Y 130 220 90,000 1395
MV 200N 7”x3½”x4” 120/240 3Ø 4W Δ 130-250 220 - 400 90,000 1755
MV 200P 7”x3½”x4” 240 3Ø 3W Δ 264 780 90,000 2475
MV 400 9”x3½”x4” 277/480 3Ø 4W Y 300 480 90,000 3150
MV 400P 9”x3½”x4” 480 3Ø 3W Δ 528 800 90,000 3150
MV 600P 9”x3½”x4” 600 3Ø 3W Δ 690 1025 90,000 3438 BUSS TVSS-10
BUSS KTK-5
Product Typical Applications Benefits
MV 100 MV 200
Main Panels, Sub Panels, Lighting Panels, Remotely
Located Equipment
MV 200N Main Panels, Sub Panels (120/240 Δ Systems)
MV 400 Lighting Panels (277/480 Wye Systems)
Suppresses Voltage Spikes and Surges, Increases Lamp and Ballast Life
MV 200P MV 400P MV 600P
Motors Suppresses Voltage Spikes and Surges,
Extends Life of Motors, Reduces Motor Maintenance
Protects Electrical and Electronic Equipment From Internally and
Externally Produced Voltage Spikes and Surges, Extends Equipment Life,
Reduces Electrical Maintenance
Payback Field Performance
Texas Instruments
analyzed MV 400
performance on ten
retrofitted lighting
panels. Documented
savings of 30% on
ballast replacement
and 40% on lamp
replacement paid for
each retrofitted panel
in about two months.
Response Time (Component): < Nanosecond
Enclosure Options: NEMA Rated: 1, 3, 3s, 3x, 3sx, 4, 4x, 12, 13
Frequency Range: 50 - 400 Hz
EMI-RFI Noise Attenuation:
to 40 db
Operating Humidity: 1% to 95%
Operating Temp: -40°C to 85°C
Capacitance: 1 to 1.5 Microfarad / Line
Rated Power Dissipation: 1 watt / line
Lead Wire: #14 AWG
Multi-Strand Wire
External Fusing: Engineered & UL Listed
With Proper Fusing
Means of Indication: Neon Normally Off Insures Reliability
Modes: Line to Neutral,
Line to Line, or Both
Third Party Testing: UL TVSS 1449 Second Edition
Filtering: UR 1283
All Products To Be Installed By A Licensed Electrician
Markings: Permanent Pertinent Info
The Advantage
Component Selection Highest Quality
Component Assembly Hand Craftsmanship
No Ground Integrity Required Performance
Fused Function Indicators Safety
Lead Wire Minimized Length / Hard Wired
Enclosure Non Conductive
Coatings and Markings Catalyst paint / Silk Screening
Warranty 5 Year Performance Guarantee
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“Individual Circuit Protector” 12 VDC - 120 VAC
Introduced in 1995, a customer’s request initiated the development of the ICP Series. MVC engineers developed this product line to protect the rapidly growing automation applications market with top per-formance and maximum flexibility in achieving different customers’ needs. ICP stands for “individual circuit protector.” An 8-pin base is used to install an ICP. This allows for ease of installation and re-placement. The base easily attaches to a DIN rail making for a nice, clean installation. Available for AC or DC systems, in series or parallel configurations, the ICP is ideal for protecting critical electrical system components. A series unit will take equipment offline if the ICP is expended. A parallel unit will continue to allow power to equipment if it is expended. An alarm pin is standard, and like all MVC products, the ICP uses a hybrid circuit, is fused for safety, is hand made in the USA, and tested for quality.
ANSI / UL 1449 Third Edition
ICP Series
Model Size L x W x D
Voltage Application
Max. Continuous Line Voltage
Nominal Clamping
Voltage (Peak)
Max Peak Current
(8 x 20) sum
Transient Energy
(Joules) Fuses
ICP 110 1.4”x1.4”x2” 120 2W 130 180 6500 155
ICP 110S * 1.4”x1.4”x2” 120 2W 130 180 6500 155
ICP 40DC 1.4”x1.4”x2” 12-24 VDC N/A 60 1000 11
ICP 40DCS 1.4”x1.4”x2” 12-24 VDC N/A 60 1000 11
Internal
Payback Field Performance
Soft Drinks Unlimited installed ICPs on its vending machines.
Soon after installing them, a lightning
storm blew through and they were sure
they had lost another compressor. Upon
checking, they found their compressors
were functional, but they had lost an ICP. SDU realized a five fold payback in the
1st week.
Product Typical Applications Benefits
ICP 110 ICP 110S
(AC) Controls, Individual Circuits, Instrumentation
ICP 40DC ICP 40DCS
(DC) Controls, Individual Circuits, Instrumentation
Protects Electrical and Electronic Equipment From Internally and
Externally Produced Voltage Spikes and Surges, Extends Equipment Life,
Reduces Electrical Maintenance, Helps Prevent Erroneous Data
All Products To Be Installed By A Licensed Electrician
Response Time (Component): < Nanosecond
Enclosure: NEMA Rated 1
Corrosion Resistant
Frequency Range: 50 - 400 Hz
EMI-RFI Noise Attenuation:
to 40 db
Operating Humidity: 1% to 95%
Operating Temp: -40°C to 85°C
Capacitance (AC): 1 to 1.5 Microfarad / Line
Rated Power Dissipation: 1 watt / line
Remote Monitoring: Pin 1 is an alarm
Internal Fusing: Recognized With
Proper Fusing
Means of Indication: Flag Indicator and Alarm Capabilities
Modes: Line to Neutral
Third Party Testing: ANSI / UL 1449
Third Edition
Filtering: UR 1283
Markings: Permanent Pertinent Info
Parallel ICP Installation
Pin 2 to neutral Pin 1 to alarm Pin 7 to phase
Series ICP Installation
Pin 6 to load Pin 2 to neutral Pin 1 to alarm Pin 7 to phase
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The Advantage
Component Selection Highest Quality
Component Assembly Hand Craftsmanship
No Ground Integrity Required Performance
Fused Function Indicators Safety
Enclosure Non Conductive
Coatings and Markings Catalyst paint / Silk Screening
Easy Installation Ultimate Versatility
Remote Monitoring Alarm Pin Standard
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“White Shield” 1500 VAC - 4160 VAC
Introduced in 1997, a customer’s needs spurred the development of the WS Series. MVC engineers set out to develop a safe and reliable product line to ensure long run times on medium voltage motors. Like all MVC products, WS Series units feature patented hybrid circuits, high quality components, safety fusing, means of indication, and a corrosion resistant, non-conductive enclosure. All units are hand made in the USA and go through a rigorous nine-step testing process prior to going out the door. WS stands for “white shield” as these units shield motors from damaging voltage spikes and surges. Considering the prices of motor rewind and replacement, it is easy to see why the WS Series has become so popular amongst our customers.
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MVC engineers can dictate clamping voltages in the manufacturing process. Therefore, MVC can build WS Series units with customized clamping voltages for specific applications.
WS Series
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Voltage Application
Max. Continuous Line Voltage
Nominal Clamping
Voltage (Peak)
Max Peak Current
(8 x 20) sum
Transient Energy
(Joules) Fuses
WS 1500 13”x11”x6” 1500 3W Δ 2115 3400 210,000 2.5 million
WS 2500 13”x11”x6” 2500 3W Δ 3525 5800 350,000 2.5 million
WS 3600 13”x11”x6” 3600 3W Δ 5076 8400 630,000 2.5 million
WS 4160 13”x11”x6” 4160 3W Δ 5866 9600 630,000 2.5 million
.5 amp 2500 - 5000
KVA
Payback Field Performance
ECO Resources had
experienced multiple motor failures on a
2300 volt motor with a 650 GPM pump.
After installing a WS 2500 (with a slightly adjusted clamping
voltage) their problem was solved. Considering the rate at which they were replacing motors, this unit paid for itself in about 3
weeks and saved ECO over $150,000.
Component Response Time:
< Nanosecond
Enclosure Options: NEMA Rated: 3, 3r, 4,
4x, 12, 13
Frequency Range: 50 - 400 Hz
EMI-RFI Noise Attenuation:
to 40 db
Operating Humidity: 1% to 95%
Operating Temp: -40°C to 85°C
Capacitance: 2500 pF / Line
Modular Design: Separate, Replaceable
Modules for Each Phase
Lead Wire: #12 AWG
Strand 15KV Wire
Internal Fusing: Engineered & Patented
With Proper Fusing
Means of Indication: Neon Normally Off Insures Reliability
Modes: Line to Line
US Patent: Uniquely Engineered &
Patent Protected
Filtering: UR 1283
All Products To Be Installed By A Licensed Electrician
Markings: Permanent Pertinent Info
Product Typical Applications Benefits
WS 1500 WS 2500 WS 3600 WS 4160
WS Custom
Motors (1000 - 4160 VAC)
Protects Motors From Internally and Externally Produced Voltage Spikes
and Surges, Extends Motor Life, Reduces Motor Rewinds & Maintenance
Performance
Pictured right is a motor winding that has been damaged by a voltage spike. Precise
clamping voltages prevent this type of damage without causing nuisance failures.
Safety
The WS Series is engineered and patented with proper fusing and is non-
ground dependent to minimize safety risks without compromising performance.
The Advantage
Component Selection Highest Quality
Component Assembly Hand Craftsmanship
No Ground Integrity Required Performance
Fused Function Indicators Safety
Lead Wire Minimized Length / Hard Wired
Enclosure Non Conductive
Coatings and Markings Catalyst paint / Silk Screening
Warranty 5 Year Performance Guarantee
MVC 800 S. Rusk St.
Amarillo, TX 79106
MVC P.O. Box 8171
Amarillo, TX 79114
Phone: 806-371-0722 Toll Free: 800-583-4773
Fax: 806-371-7454
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