Ditek Surge Protection

January 11, 2022 SFPE Greater Charlotte Meeting back at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille!

Ditek Surge Protection

• About Ditek Corporation
• Causes, Effects and Terminology of Surges and Spikes
• How Surge Protection Works
• Surge Protection Technology (Metal Oxide Varistor, Silicon Avalanche Diode, Gas Discharge Tube)
• Codes and Standards
• Selecting the Correct Surge Protection for IP Video / CCTV, Fire Alarm, Networking and Communications, Uninterruptible Power Supplies
• Best Practices for Installation
• Grounding and Bonding

Presenter: Anthony Knighton, Field Sales Engineer - Ditek Corporation

Anthony Knighton is graduate from Florida State University with a BS in business management, an energetic father of four, and a technology evangelist. He started his career with Arrow Electronics and took on several roles during his 18-year employment including outside sales, warehouse management, and component engineer. Over the years, Anthony became extremely proficient in LED lighting and wireless designs in the central Florida market. In 2015, Anthony joined one of Florida’s fast growing technology companies Ditek.  His new role of Field Sales Engineer gives him the opportunity to consult with Electrical and Security companies about the need for surge protection in their design applications.