In building infrastructures, careful planning and precise implementation are crucial for the security and functionality of electrical systems. Compliance with standards and regulations is essential for planners, installers and operators. Lightning and surge protection systems protect against costly failures and are even mandatory in many areas.
On the following pages, you will find comprehensive information and valuable tips on how to protect your electrical system and equipment.
Typical damage includes sockets or cables popping out of the wall, charred or burned SMD components and, in the worst case, even open fires.
Complete protection can be achieved only if both power lines, data and signal lines are protected using a surge protection device (SPD). In addition, it is important to have a uniform reference potential.
Because the use of lightning and surge protection devices has been a standard requirement since 2016. This applies to all new buildings and to modifications or expansions of existing electrical installations.
An important part is the energy supply and distribution. This is the basis for the protection of all electrical and electronic components. In general, SPDs (surge protection devices) are installed where the lines and cables enter the switch cabinet - parallel to the power supply with the shortest possible cable route.
Lightning and surge protection may only be installed, put into operation and maintained by qualified electricians who are familiar with national and international laws, regulations and standards.
A surge protection arrester is a device that protects electrical power systems from damage caused by lightning and surge voltage. In normal operation, surge protection is a passive component and has very high impedance. The arrester only becomes conductive in the case of surge voltage, so that power from the surge pulse can flow to the ground.
Peter Croucher
Product & Sales Specialist - Factory Automation
