Ever more frequently, today's elec-
tronic devices are damaged surge voltages caused
by remote lightning discharges switching opera-
tions large electrical systems. Information protection measures can be
found e. Sensitive databases, e.The internal lightning protection
system
Our dependency electrical and electronic equip-
ment continues increase, both our profession-
al and private lives.
Surge protection through equipotential bonding
If electrical devices are subjected high potential
difference surge voltage, then the insulation the
voltage resistance may exceeded.
During thunderstorms too, high volumes energy are
instantaneously released. banks media
publishers, need reliable transmission paths. This destroys
the device.
Surge protection part the equipotential bonding
system and protects against insulation failure with
short circuit and risk fire. Like bird a
high tension line, the electrical device raised a
single potential and thus protected. the Directive VDS 2010 (German
guideline the insurance association). These voltage peaks can
penetrate building though all manner conductive
connections and cause enormous damage. Surge protection devices (SPDs) are, like
an open switch, connected the equipotential bond-
ing and safely short circuit the surge voltage before a
destructive failure the insulation.
Surge voltage damage circuit board
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Chapter The internal lightning protection system
. ac-
cordance with the current VDE 0100-
443, surge protection installation man-
datory all new buildings/distributors to
ensure standardised electrical installa-
tion Germany.
Overview current standards:
• Internal lightning protection
IEC 62305-4
• Surge protection
IEC 60364-5-53
Surge protection devices increase the
availability electronic systems.g. It's surprise, then, that prop-
erty insurers are checking more and more claims and
stipulating the use devices protect against
surges.
Internal lightning protection systems and surge
voltage protection concepts are covered current
standards and meet the very latest requirements.
Current statistics and estimates insurance compan-
ies show: damage levels caused surges exclud-
ing consequential outage costs long since
reached drastic levels due the growing dependency
on electronic devices. Data networks companies or
emergency facilities such hospitals and fire stations
are lifelines for essential real time information ex-
change.g.
It not only lightning strikes that pose latent threat
to these systems
