The Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Surge Suppressor helps protect SM3, SM4 and SM5 family recorders from power surges caused by electrostatic discharge or electrical storm activity. It is recommended wherever microphones are mounted at height, such as on towers, masts or other exposed structures.
The surge suppressor is installed between the microphone cable and the recorder. It includes a grounding lug, which must be connected to a suitable earth ground so that electrical surges travelling down the microphone cable are diverted to ground before reaching the recorder.
The unit is supplied ready for use with SM4, SM4BAT, SM5 and SM5BAT recorders. An internal switch allows it to be configured for use with SM3 and SM3BAT recorders.
Key Features
- Helps protect Song Meter recorders from power surges caused by electrostatic discharge or electrical storm activity
- Recommended where microphones are mounted at height
- Installed between the microphone cable and the recorder
- Grounding lug allows connection to a suitable earth ground
- Weatherproof polycarbonate enclosure
- Supplied ready for SM4, SM4BAT, SM5 and SM5BAT recorders
- Internal switch allows configuration for SM3 and SM3BAT recorders
- Can be combined with microphone grounding, such as the SMM-U2 Grounding Bracket, for added protection
- Supplied with surge suppressor box, connector cable, ferrite and zip tie
Kit Includes
- Surge suppressor box with three cable connectors
- 3m connector cable with 5 conductors
- L-shaped plug at one end and straight plug with ferrite at the other end
- 1 snap-on ferrite
- 1 zip tie to secure the ferrite
Installation & Grounding
The surge suppressor should be securely mounted to prevent movement in wind. The two cable ports are labelled for microphone and recorder connections, helping ensure the microphone is correctly detected by the Song Meter recorder.
The surge suppressor can only provide protection when it is properly grounded. Use a 12 AWG grounding wire, or thicker, with no more than 2m of wire between the suppressor and a grounded structure. The grounding wire should be connected to the grounding lug and then to a metal frame or other suitable grounded structure with a low-resistance connection.
If the recorder is powered using an external power source, the ground or negative conductor of the power source should also be connected to earth ground to help prevent electrical surges entering from the power supply side.
Compatible Recorders
- SM3
- SM3BAT
- SM4
- SM4BAT
- SM5
- SM5BAT
Specifications
- Length: 130mm
- Width: 79mm
- Depth: 51mm
- Enclosure: Waterproof polycarbonate housing
- Testing Certification: IEC 61000-4-5 at 1kV (Level 2)
Please Note
The Song Meter Surge Suppressor is not designed to protect against a direct lightning strike. For additional protection, microphones should also be connected to earth ground where appropriate. For the SMM-U2 microphone, this can be done using the SMM-U2 Grounding Bracket.
Specifications:
Dimensions (mm): 130 x 79 x 51
Enclosure: Waterproof polycarbonate
Certification: IEC 61000-4-5 at 1kV (Level 2)
Compatibility: SM3, SM3BAT, SM4, SM4BAT
Comes with:
Surge suppressor (white box with three cable connectors)
Connector cable (3 meter cable, 5 conductors, L-shape plug at one end, straight plug with ferrite at other end)
1 Ferrite (to be connected to microphone cable)
1 zip tie (to secure ferrite)
NOTE: The suppressor is not designed to protect against a direct lightning strike.
Delivery & Returns
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Delivery times
| UK mainland | 1 to 3 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Scotland, Northern Ireland & UK offshore areas | 2 to 5 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Europe | 3 to 5 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
| Rest of world | 7 to 14 working days for orders placed before 2pm |
Delivery costs
UK mainland: delivery starts from £7.92.
Highlands and Islands: delivery starts from £25.
Northern Ireland: delivery starts from £20, rising to £90 for orders up to 60kg.
Larger orders, pallet deliveries and some offshore or international deliveries may require a quote.
For European orders, please visit wildcare.eu, call +33 (0)4 65 65 00 05 or email [email protected].
Need it by a certain date?
Please tell us when ordering. For urgent orders, call 01451 833181.
Returns
If your order arrives damaged or incorrect, please contact us within 5 working days.
A Returns Number may be required before sending goods back. Call 01451 833181 or email [email protected].
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