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Does a lightning arrester protect a telecommunication station?

Lightning protection (strikes with indirect effects) for telecommunication stations by lightning arresters, is applicable for all electrical networks. It is also compulsory to provide protection against lightning strikes with direct effects by placing a lightning arrester (near the top of the

Who needs lightning protection?

or a large private subscriber / consumer (tertiary industry, others). Lightning protection (strikes with indirect effects) for telecommunication stations by lightning arresters, is applicable for all electrical networks.

What is a lightning protection system?

A lightning protection system provides optimal protection by coordinating both the external and internal lightning protection segments: The external lightning protection system consists of an air termination system, down conductor and earth-termination system.

How to protect against indirect lightning strikes on electrical networks?

Protection against indirect lightning strikes on electrical networks must be treated globally. ABB Soulé offers a complete range of lightning arresters adapted to this approach. They must be used in accordance with standard practice with a ground network optimized by earthing (low impedance).

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