Surge Protection and an underestimated risk
This system consists of external lightning protection and internal surge protection. This
The purpose of an external lightning protection system
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- Use of an air-termination system to intercept direct lightning strikes
- Down-conductor system used to safely discharge a lightning current
- Earth-termination system distributes the lightning current in the ground
Elements of surge protection systems
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- Separation distances
- Earth-termination system
- Down conductor
- Lightning equipotential bonding (interconnecting all isolated conducting parts of the installation by means of surge protective devices)
- Air-termination systems
Red/line power supply systems
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DEHN’s Red/Line® provides surge protective devices for installation into switchgear installations, meter mounting boards, distribution cabinets, cable ducts, socket outlets, and terminal equipment. It is a complete portfolio for protecting systems up to 1,000 VAC and 1,500 VDC against surges caused by atmospheric discharge and switching operations.
IT systems – Yellow/Line
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DEHN’s Yellow/Line portfolio comprises surge protective devices for information technology devices and systems of buildings, process plants, and telecommunication systems.