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Citel Data-Line SPDs in Hyderabad — Signal, Telecom, Network & Instrument

Vasundhara Performance Solutions is the authorised Hyderabad supplier for the Citel data-line / signal-line surge protection range — RJ45 Ethernet SPDs (Cat 5e / Cat 6 / Cat 6A 1G/10G), RS-485 / RS-232 / RS-422 industrial-bus SPDs, telecom POTS-line SPDs, coaxial-cable / RF-line SPDs, 4-20 mA instrument-loop SPDs, fire-alarm signal-line SPDs, and CCTV / IP-camera-line SPDs. Per IEC 61643-21 / EN 61643-21 specifications. For industrial automation, telecom installations, building IT infrastructure, instrumentation + control system protection, and any application where signal / data / telecom lines need lightning + transient surge protection. Pan-India dispatch from Secunderabad warehouse.

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Citel Data-Line SPD Range

Comprehensive coverage across data, signal, telecom, RF, instrumentation, and CCTV signal-line protection — for installations where copper / fibre signal lines enter buildings or run between buildings.

RJ45 Ethernet SPD — Cat 5e / Cat 6 / Cat 6A

RJ45 Ethernet surge protection devices for 100 Mb / 1G / 10G Ethernet networks. Single-port RJ45 + multi-port (4-port / 8-port / 16-port) variants. Pluggable / hot-swap design for sustained network uptime. PoE-compatible variants for IP cameras + IP phones + WiFi-AP power-over-Ethernet. Per IEC 61643-21 / TIA-568 + ISO/IEC 11801 cabling-standard compatibility.

RS-485 / RS-232 / RS-422 Industrial-Bus SPD

Industrial-bus signal-line SPDs for Modbus RTU, BACnet MS/TP, Profibus, RS-232 instrumentation, RS-422 long-distance signaling. DIN-rail mountable, 1-pair / 2-pair / 4-pair configurations. Critical for plant-floor automation network protection — control-system PLC + HMI + remote-I/O signal-line protection.

Telecom POTS-Line SPD

Telecom POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) line SPDs for 2-wire telephone-line surge protection. Standard 110-block + 66-block telecom-distribution-frame mounting. Wire-line interface + telephone-system PBX protection. Per IEC 61643-21 + ITU-T K.20 telecom equipment surge-protection requirements.

Coaxial-Cable / RF-Line SPD

Coaxial-cable + RF-line SPDs for CATV, satellite TV, GPS / GNSS, cellular / LTE / 5G base-station signal-line protection. F-connector + N-connector + BNC-connector + 7/16 DIN-connector variants. DC-pass + DC-block configurations. Frequency range up to 6 GHz typical.

4-20 mA Instrument-Loop SPD

4-20 mA + 0-10 V instrument-loop signal-line SPDs for plant instrumentation network protection. DIN-rail mountable. 2-wire + 3-wire + 4-wire instrument-loop configurations. For pressure / flow / temperature / level / pH instrument signal protection in process plants — refinery, petrochemical, pharma, food-and-beverage, chemical-process plants.

Fire-Alarm Signal + CCTV / IP-Camera Line SPD

Fire-alarm initiating-device + notification-circuit signal-line SPDs per NFPA 72 + IS 2189. CCTV / IP-camera signal-line + power-line SPDs for IP-camera installations across industrial / commercial / institutional security systems. Common spec for tier-1 fire-alarm + CCTV / VMS installations.

Technical Specifications

Standard property values across the range. TDS / MSDS / per-batch COA available on enquiry.

ParameterTest StandardRJ45 EthernetRS-485 BusPOTS TelecomCoaxial RF
Type / ClassIEC 61643-21Type 3 / Class IIIType 3 / Class IIIType 3 / Class IIIType 3 / Class III
Operating Voltage Uc5 / 12 / 24 V5 / 12 / 24 V180 V (POTS)Variable (DC pass)
Nominal Discharge Current In (8/20 µs)IEC 61643-215-10 kA5-10 kA10 kA5-10 kA
Max Discharge Current Imax (8/20 µs)IEC 61643-2110-20 kA10-20 kA20 kA10-20 kA
Voltage Protection Level UpIEC 61643-21≤30 V≤15 V≤500 V≤30 V
Insertion Loss (dB)<1 dB at 100/1000 MHz<1 dB at signaling rate<1 dB at audio band<0.5 dB at design freq
Bandwidth1G / 10G EthernetUp to 100 Mb/sAudio + dataUp to 6 GHz
Connector TypeRJ45Screw terminalRJ11 / 110-blockF / N / BNC / 7-16 DIN
PoE / Power-Over-Signal SupportYes (PoE / PoE+ variants)LimitedDC pass / block

Standards compliance: IEC 61643-21 / EN 61643-21 (signal-line SPDs) · ITU-T K.20 / K.21 / K.45 (telecom equipment surge protection) · NFPA 72 (fire-alarm signal-line) · TIA-568 / ISO-IEC 11801 (Ethernet cabling) · IEC 61000-4-5 (surge-immunity test) · CE marked · UL Recognised (where applicable) · RoHS / REACH compliant

Application Areas by Signal / System Type

Where Citel data-line SPDs ship from our Hyderabad warehouse — by signal type and protected-system profile.

Industrial Automation Networks

RS-485 / Modbus / Profibus / RS-232 SPDs at PLC + remote-I/O + HMI signal-line interfaces. Plant-floor automation network protection critical for cement, steel, paper, chemical, pharma plant control-system reliability. Pairs with our CNC machining automation supply context.

Telecom Towers + Base Stations

Coaxial / RF SPDs + RJ45 Ethernet SPDs for 4G / 5G base-station + microwave-link + cellular-tower telecom infrastructure. Critical for tower-mounted electronics protection from direct + indirect lightning strikes. High-lightning-exposure environment justifies premium SPD coverage.

Building IT & Network Infrastructure

RJ45 Ethernet SPDs + telecom POTS-line SPDs at building network demarc + main IT closet — protecting critical IT infrastructure from telecom-line + WAN-link surge events. Common spec for tier-1 commercial buildings + IT parks + office towers in Hyderabad HITEC City + Gachibowli.

Process Plant Instrumentation

4-20 mA + 0-10 V instrument-loop SPDs for refinery / petrochemical / pharma / food-and-beverage process plant instrumentation network protection. Critical signal-line protection layer alongside Type 1 + Type 2 power-side SPDs. HPCL / BPCL / IOCL / RCF / GSFC plant instrumentation engineering scope.

Fire-Alarm + Security System

Fire-alarm signal-line SPDs + CCTV / IP-camera-line SPDs for tier-1 fire-alarm + VMS + access-control system protection. Critical for high-rise commercial buildings + hospitals + IT parks + hospitality + retail-mall fire-alarm + security infrastructure reliability. Pairs with our HD Fire portfolio context.

Solar PV Communication Networks

RS-485 / Modbus + Ethernet SPDs for solar PV inverter-network communication + monitoring-system protection. Utility-scale solar plant SCADA + DCS + remote-monitoring network protection from lightning surges across the array-area copper communication runs.

Why Source Citel Data-Line SPDs from Vasundhara

For systems integrators + IT infrastructure + automation engineers selecting signal-line surge protection — connector compatibility + bandwidth / insertion loss + Type 3 / Class III rating + PoE compatibility shape network performance + uptime + insurance compliance.

1. Authorised Citel Distribution

Genuine Citel France product through Citel India's official distribution channel. Manufacturer authorisation documentation provided on enquiry. Cartridge-traceability from manufacturer to installation site — critical for warranty claims after lightning events.

2. Same-Day Hyderabad Dispatch

Stocked SKUs ship same-day from Secunderabad warehouse. Less-common configurations typically 5-7 working days from Citel India stock or factory dispatch. Replacement cartridges stocked for service contracts.

3. SPD Coordination Engineering

Free SPD coordination calculations for projects where Vasundhara is the supply partner — Type 1 / Type 2 / Type 3 cascade design per IEC 61643-12, distance-rule verification, energy coordination check, fuse / MCB selection for SPD upstream protection.

4. GeM Rate Contract & Project Pricing

GeM-registered seller. Citel SPDs available under standing rate contract for PSU buyers. Project-pricing on bulk orders (50+ poles) for OEM panel-builders, EPC contractors, solar EPCs.

5. Single-Vendor Electrical Safety Kit

One PO for Citel data-line SPDs + companion SPDs (Type 1, 2, 3) + downstream isolators + earthing accessories. Reduces vendor count for panel-builders sourcing the complete LV protection kit. See our Citel brand page.

6. Compliance Documentation Pack

Per-shipment test certificates (CE, IEC 61643-11 / IEC 61643-21 type-test), factory test reports, manufacturer authorisation letters from Citel France. Suitable for IEC 60364 / IS 732 panel-builder audits, MEP consultant submittals, EPC project documentation.

Pack Sizes & Bulk Supply

Standard packaging across the range. Bulk pricing on volumes >1,000 L.

Pack FormatVolumeTypical Use Case
Pail (HDPE)20 LSingle-machine top-up, sample-and-trial orders
Drum50 LMid-duty maintenance stock
Barrel (steel)210 LPlant maintenance stores standard
IBC Tote1000 L (1 MT)Bulk supply for high-volume users
Bulk Tanker3,000-5,000 L+Direct-to-tank delivery, large plants
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from systems integrators + IT infrastructure + automation engineering buyers sourcing Citel data-line SPDs through Vasundhara.

Why do I need data-line SPDs in addition to power-line Type 2 SPDs?

Power-line Type 2 SPDs protect the AC LV power supply only. Lightning + switching surges can also enter equipment via signal / data / telecom / coaxial lines — Ethernet cables running between buildings, telecom POTS lines from the street, coaxial cables to outdoor antennas, RS-485 instrumentation networks running across plant floors. A surge that bypasses power-line SPDs via the signal-line interface can damage the protected equipment regardless of power-line protection. IEC 61643 + IEC 62305 require protection on all incoming services (power + telecom + signal) — not just power. Data-line SPDs fill this gap.

What is the difference between Type 1, Type 2, Type 3 SPDs and IEC 61643-21 Type 3 data-line SPDs?

Type 1, Type 2, Type 3 classifications apply to AC power-line SPDs per IEC 61643-11: Type 1 = lightning current (10/350 µs waveform), Type 2 = switching + indirect lightning surge (8/20 µs waveform), Type 3 = sensitive-equipment final protection. IEC 61643-21 covers signal / data-line SPDs with similar Type 1 / 2 / 3 classification system but for signal lines. Most data-line SPDs are Type 3 / Class III — they protect at the equipment-input interface for In 5-10 kA / Imax 10-20 kA on signal lines. Combined Type 1+2+3 data-line SPDs are available for installations requiring both lightning-current-rated + equipment-protection coverage.

Are Citel RJ45 Ethernet SPDs compatible with PoE / PoE+?

Yes — Citel's RJ45 Ethernet SPD range includes PoE-compatible (IEEE 802.3af / 25.5 W) + PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at / 51 W) variants for Ethernet-power-over-cable applications. Standard for IP camera + IP phone + WiFi-AP installations where the access device is powered by PoE. Always verify PoE compatibility requirement during SPD selection — non-PoE SPDs will block PoE power-injection.

How does insertion loss affect data-line SPD selection for high-speed Ethernet?

Insertion loss is the signal attenuation caused by the SPD between the protected equipment and network. For high-speed networks (1G / 10G Ethernet, high-frequency RF), low insertion loss is critical — typically <1 dB at the design signaling frequency. Excessive insertion loss can cause network performance degradation. Citel SPDs are specified with insertion loss per the bandwidth — ensures network design margin is preserved post-SPD installation. Always verify insertion loss against the network design margin during SPD selection.

Can I install data-line SPD anywhere in the signal-line path?

Best practice: install data-line SPD at the entry point where the signal line crosses the building boundary or enters the protected equipment. Per IEC 61643-21 + IEC 62305: install at the demarcation point between outside-plant cabling and inside-plant equipment, and as close as possible to the protected equipment input. Ground bonding to the building's master earth bonding bar is critical for SPD performance. We provide SPD coordination engineering support including placement recommendations for projects where Vasundhara is the supply partner.

Are Citel data-line SPDs suitable for hazardous-area installations?

Citel offers data-line SPD variants for hazardous-area installations (Zone 1, Zone 2, Class I Div 1 / Div 2) — explosion-proof or intrinsically-safe (Ex i / Ex e) variants. For refinery / petrochemical / pharma installations requiring ATEX / IECEx-certified hazardous-area instrumentation, specify the appropriate Ex-certified data-line SPD variant during enquiry. Specialised supply on order — typically 4-6 weeks lead time for hazardous-area certified data-line SPDs.

Do you supply Citel data-line SPDs under GeM rate contract for PSU procurement?

Yes. Vasundhara is GeM-registered seller. Citel data-line SPDs (RJ45 Ethernet, RS-485 industrial-bus, telecom POTS, coaxial RF, 4-20 mA instrument-loop, fire-alarm + CCTV signal-line) available under GeM rate contract for PSU buyers — Indian Railways signalling-system protection, BHEL plant automation, BSNL / MTNL telecom installations, defence establishments + military signal-system protection, central / state PSU process-plant instrumentation. Documentation pack includes Udyam-MSME registration + manufacturer authorisation + IEC 61643-21 type-test certificates.

Is Vasundhara the authorised Citel data-line SPD distributor for Hyderabad?

Yes. Vasundhara Performance Solutions Pvt Ltd is the authorised Citel surge protection device distributor for Hyderabad, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh — including the complete data-line / signal-line SPD range. We supply genuine Citel France products through Citel India's official distribution channel, with full manufacturer authorisation documentation provided on enquiry. For our complete Citel portfolio, see our Citel brand page.

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