by Kirk Risch, DEHN Africa
A comprehensive protection concept is indispensable for protecting sensitive electrical and electronic devices and systems.
Published in:
Electricity+Control, June 2016 (pages 29, 30)
Enquiries: Email kirk.risch@dehn-africa.com
Surges are made up of short-time voltage impulses, also referred to as transients, which last less than a second. The following systems may be subjected to the interfering or even destructive effects of these transients:
• Power supply systems
• Information technology and telecommunication systems
• Machine and system controllers
• Heating, air-conditioning and ventilation systems
If no protection measures are taken, this can have fatal consequences for a company. A thunderstorm can put information technology, telecommunication and automation systems out of operation. As a result, customers may not be served for a longer period of time, which is an inconvenience for any company. In highly competitive industries with just-in-time production, this can even threaten the very existence of an organisation.
Take note
• If no lightning protection measures are taken, fatal consequences can result for any business.
• A comprehensive protection concept is indispensable for protecting sensitive electronic and electrical devices and systems.
• Lightning and surge protection is an investment that quickly pays off.
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