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Robust: Intelligent:
Vibration and shock-resis- LifeCheck detects
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tant snap-in mechanism pre-damaged arresters
The optimised functional design of the arrester makes it BLITZDUCTOR XT arresters with LifeCheck use RFID technol-
safe to plug in and easy to remove. The module is snapped ogy to monitor the protective circuit and for communica-
and locked into the base part with an audible click. tion. All arrester elements of BLITZDUCTOR XT are moni-
tored in the protection module so that any electrical and
This snap-in mechanism ensures safe operation even when thermal overload of the components is detected before the
exposed to vibrations and shock up to 30-fold the accele- arrester can fail and limit the availability of the system to be
ration of gravity. protected.
Thanks to the release spring and laminated spring contacts A monitoring circuit with a transponder in the arrester
in the base part, it is easy to remove the module by pres- permanently monitors the protective circuit for pre-damage
sing the grey module release button. Mechanical reverse caused by overheating or impulse currents. The RFID reader
polarity protection ensures that the module is plugged reads out information within a matter of seconds without
into the base part the right way round. removing the arrester. Consequently, tests can be carried
out during operation.
The system can be tested using the portable DEHNrecord
LC which is both quick and contactless. The DEHNrecord
LC M3+ test device indicates the status of the arrester and
the date of the last test. In case of pre-damage, preventive
replacement of the arrester secures system availability.
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