DEHNshield® ZP protects meters and electrical installations

DEHNshield ZP

Modern buildings come with a wide range of sensitive electronic devices and systems, for example, modern entertainment electronics, photovoltaic systems, heat pumps or safety systems. Maximum surge protection for the meter and the entire electrical installation is achieved by installing a surge protective device as close as possible to the entrance point into the building.

Although a faulty meter is usually repaired by the energy supplier, it is a real hassle for everyone involved. Arranging a date and time alone is often complicated enough, but the defective meter may also cause the entire power supply to fail. The worst case scenario is then:

  • No access to the controls of bus systems (shutters, garage doors, access...)
  • Failure of the heating system
  • A defrosting freezer
  • No Internet connection

 

Protect meters and devices with DEHNshield ZP

This maintenance-free combined arrester is installed upstream of the meter. It is designed for 40 mm busbars where it is snapped on without tools. The spark gap technology with zero leakage current protects the meter and terminal devices.

 

Information for technicians

DEHNshield ZP is available in two versions for all common system configurations:

  • DEHNshield ZP Basic for buildings WITHOUT external lightning protection system:
    The arrester meets the minimum requirements according to IEC 60364-5-53. It has a discharge capacity up to 30 kA (10/350 µs) and a high follow current extinguishing capability (Ifi = 25 kArms)
     
  • DEHNshield ZP for buildings WITH external lightning protection system:
    The arrester meets the requirements concerning the lightning current discharge capacity as required in IEC 62305-3 according to class of LPS III/IV. It has a discharge capacity up to 50 kA (10/350 µs) and a high follow current extinguishing capability (Ifi = 25 kArms). This allows compact lightning equipotential bonding.