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Voltage Sags 

Definition
(ANSI std. 1100-1992) A RMS reduction in the AC Voltage, at the power frequency, for duration from a half a cycle to a few seconds.
 

  1. Voltage can drop below normal level for several cycles and can affect the critical load to cause shutdown.
  2. With electronically controlled equipment, voltage under 20% below normal will result in shutdown.