The use of LED lighting has become an increasingly popular option for public and private urban lighting, due to its numerous advantages over traditional lighting. In some countries, it is even mandatory according to legislation. Long-term energy savings are behind this trend, but given its initial cost, it is imperative for LED lighting to be protected against transient overvoltages to ensure its correct operation.
Surge protection devices (SPDs) are designed to minimise the destructive effects of surges on electrical and electronic equipment. There are different types of SPDs depending on the technology they include and what characterises their operation against transient overvoltages.
A lightning protection system prevents a direct strike on the structure, but it does strike the lightning rod. Therefore, when a discharge occurs, the entire lightning protection system must be thoroughly checked and reset, as the integrity of critical components (lightning rods, conductors, connections, grounding, etc.) may be compromised. Following a post-impact protocol ensures that the system continues to function properly and the installation remains protected.
Electric vehicles depend on charging stations to refuel and operate throughout the day. Any failure in these installations, such as those caused by transient and permanent overvoltages, can cause the vehicle to fail and even cause damage to both the station and the car itself. The ATCOMPACT INFINITY series protects charging stations when two panels are connected to the same meter.
