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            Protection for photovoltaic systems                                                                                    Surge protection for E-mobility




            Surge damage due to thunderstorms is one of the most frequent causes of damage to                                      Mobility is changing rapidly. In the future, charging posts for electric vehicles will be an
            photovoltaic systems. Protection measures increase the availability of your system and                                 integral part of the transport infrastructure. These charging posts need to be protected
            secure the yield in the long term.                                                                                     to ensure that electric vehicles are fit for use, even after a thunderstorm.

            Protection of rooftop systems                     Preventing surge damage                                              Protecting charging stations and vehicles

            One of the most common forms of PV systems is the rooftop   Surges resulting from thunderstorms frequently destroy     Charging posts are required wherever electric vehicles are parked for a prolonged period of time, e.g. in car parks for residents,
            system. Due to its exposed position, it is particularly prone to   system parts such as modules, inverters and the monitoring   visitors, customers, patients or employees. Lightning effects and surges pose a risk for the sensitive electronics of the charging
            damage caused by direct and indirect lightning effects. Com-  system. The resulting financial loss and costs are considerable,   post and the vehicle visitors itself.
            prehensive protection is therefore required and consists of:   e.g. replacement of a faulty inverter, new installation or loss
                                                              of revenue during downtime. This can easily be prevented by          In case of a thunderstorm, the sensitive electronic circuitry for the controller, counter and communication system is particularly
                 ‚  External lightning protection including    a lightning protection concept.                                     at risk. Satellite systems with interconnected charging points can be completely destroyed by a single lightning strike. Surges
                air-termination and down-conductor system     For economic reasons, lightning and surge protection                 during the charging process frequently not only damage the charging post, but also the electric vehicle connected to it.
                                                              should be incorporated at the design stage of PV systems
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                 ‚  nternal lightning protection for lightning    – subsequent installation is much more expensive and time-       Electric vehicles generally have an electric strength protection level of up to 2,500 V. However, the voltage occurring during a light-
                equipotential bonding using type 1 arresters    consuming.                                                         ning strike may be 20 times higher. Therefore, prevent damage protection level and meet the normative requirements according to
                for electrical systems                        In  general we  recommend  considering  IEC  60364-7-712             IEC 60364-4-44 clause 443, IEC 60364-5-53 clause 534 and IEC 60364-7-722.
                                                              which  defines  lightning  and  surge  protection  required  for
            Tip: For econmic reasons lightning and surge protection   PV-systems. Especially the DC-site is focused on.            Protect charging systems and electric vehicles from costly damage:
            should be incorporated at the design stage of PV systems   In addition, the IEC TR 63227 ED 1 has been approved by          ‚ To the charge controller and battery.
            – subsequent installation is much more expensive and time   TC 82 – Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems – and will be
            consuming.                                        published within 2019. This informs about the requirements                ‚ To the control, meter and communication electronics of the charging system
                                                              for external lightning and surge protection of PV-systems.                ‚ To the electrical system of the vehicle itself.


                                                                                                                                   Surge protection for charging systems and electric vehicles
            Surge protection for buildings with external lightning protection
                                                                                                                                    Charging post:          Charging post:          Charging post:          Wall box in the
             Main distribution board - AC  Photovoltaic system – DC   Photovoltaic system – DC   AC side of the inverter            Power supply            Information technology  Information technology    protected volume
                                     separation distance is kept   separation distance is not kept                                                          Universal cabling       for RS 485





             DEHNventil TNS          DEHNguard M YPV         DEHNcombo YPV ... FM    DEHNguard M TNS                                DEHNshield TNS FM       DEHNpatch               BLITZDUCTOR HF 5        DEHNguard M TNS FM
             Part No. 951 405        Part No. 952 565        Part No. 900 075        Part No. 952 405                               Part No. 941 405        Part No. 929 121        Part No. 920 300 / 920 371  Part No. 952 405


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