Schematic of lightning protection zones
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zone concept for a plant with external lightning protection. The lightning protection zone 0
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Figure A-11 Lightning protection zones of a plant with external lightning protection
Principle of interfaces between lightning protection zones
At the interfaces between the lightning protection zones, measures must be taken which have
a reducing eect on the surge current load and on the magnetic elds.
Each zone-penetrating metallic/electrical system must be included in the equipotential bonding
located at the zone transition.
Note
Metal systems include ducts, structural members, pipes (e.g., water, gas, and heat), etc.
Electrical systems include power and information technology cables and lines (e.g. mains
voltage, bus line).
Appendix
A.5 Lightning and overvoltage protection
ET 200iSP
Operating Instructions, 11/2022, A5E00247483-AK 445