Solutions for smart grids

In the power grid of the future, power generation will be decentral. An increasing number of distribution networks are taking green power from PV systems and wind turbines and transporting it in all directions. As a result, we now have a multi-directional flow of energy. Widescale networking of different smart technologies is becoming commonplace.

Modern technology = higher risk

Operators, therefore, need to pay more attention to the protection of their systems. Smart telecontrols, data and communications technology require an increasing number of electronic components. This leads to a greater risk of damage to electronic devices due to

Lightning interference
Surges
Electromagnetic interference
Arc fault protection system (to the topic)

Surge protection for power supply systems and IT systems

Reliable power supply thanks to highly available distribution grids

Nowadays, downtime as a result of damage to electrical and electronic devices is becoming more and more frequent.

This means unnecessary additional costs for the operator ... and the question remains “How can I guarantee supply reliability?”

Opt for a comprehensive protection concept with solutions for surge protection, lightning protection and safety equipment – everything from a single source.

For high system availability and thus supply reliability.

Product recommendations

DEHNrecord SD multifunctional measuring and analysis device voltage supply 230 VAC

Integral, multifunctional measuring equipment based on edge computing in a compact housing for easy integration and retrofitting on DIN rails. Device for measuring the voltage quality according to EN 61000-4-30, class-A-certified, and limit values as per EN 50160. Measurement of temporary, power-frequency overvoltages according to EN50550. Communication link provided through Modbus TCP and MQTT 3.1 Azure.

DEHNvenCI

Protects the low-voltage main distribution board.

DEHNguard S ACI

Pluggable single-pole surge arrester consisting of a base part and plug-in protection module; with Advanced Circuit Interruption (ACI).

BLITZDUCTOR XT

Surge protection module to protect incoming, information technology cables (e.g., telecommunications systems).

DEHNpatch class E / PoE+

Surge protection with pre-assembled patch cables and RJ45 plugs.

DEHNgate

Surge protection as an adapter for the coaxial cable of an external antenna.

Condition Monitoring System

For permanently monitoring the BLITZDUCTOR XT arrester module with LifeCheck.

M1+ reader

Portable device with LifeCheck sensor for fast testing of arresters equipped with LifeCheck.

Downloads

BLITZDUCTOR XT

Brochure DS 143

DEHNrapid LSA

Brochure DS 145

CI Arresters with Integrated Backup Fuse

Brochure DS 196

DEHN protects Smart Grids

Brochure DS 243

ACI Technology

Brochure DS 297

DEHN protects Medium Voltage Systems

Brochure DS 125

Lightning and surge protection for intelligent transformer substations

White paper WPX 026

Power quality in a low-voltage system

Brochure DS 376

External lightning protection and equipotential bonding

Here you will find components for a complete lightning protection system. Including components for the functional equipotential bonding and lightning equipotential bonding system.

Product recommendations

Fixed earthing terminals

For installation in concrete as corrosion-free connections to the earth-termination system

Equipotential bonding bars

Equipotential bonding bars and earthing busbars for equipotential bonding/lightning equipotential bonding.

Cross Units

For conductors in cross and T arrangement. Anti-rotation type for mounting with a tool.

Earth rods

For executing the earth-termination system for transformer stations.

Air-termination rods

Protects roof-top installations, chimneys, etc, against direct lightning strikes.

Downloads

Foundation Earth Electrodes

Brochure DS162

High-voltage-resistant, insulated HVI Conductor

Brochure DS 212

Safety equipment – personal protection – arc-fault protection

DEHNcare PPE – Passive arc fault protection system

Top priority – the protection of your employees. People working on transformer stations, for example, must be consistently protected. Personal protective equipment (PPE) provides optimum protection here.

DEHNshort – Active arc fault protection system

An active system like DEHNshort offers you a construction measure which protects against arc faults.

it is installed directly in the switchgear assembly
it detects the arc fault as soon as it arises
it quenches it within milliseconds.

This optimises system availability, because only a fraction of the destructive energy of the arc fault is set free.

Product recommendations

Downloads

Periodic inspection of earthing and short-circuiting devices

Flyer DS 239

Wireless inspection camera

Brochure DS 261

Workers exposed to arc faults

Brochure DS 185

References

Ingenieurbüro Pfeffer

IPI intelligent transformer substations

The engineering office Pfeffer relies on a tested lightning and surge protection concept by DEHN to ensure both system and operational reliability and fulfil the requirements laid down, for example, in the standard IEC 60364-4-44.

IDS

Telecontrol solutions

IDS relies on the tested lightning and surge protection concepts by DEHN to ensure functionality and to avoid expensive maintenance and repair work. With DEHN products IDS fulfils the requirements laid down in the German standard DIN VDE 0100-443 for new buildings.

ABL

Charging poles for electromobility

ABL relies on the compact and space-saving type 1 combined arrester DEHNshield to protect its charging poles eMC2 and eMC3 on different sites of various risk potentials.

Bender GmbH & Co. KG

Universal power quality measuring decives

Bender uses BLITZDUCTOR and DEHNpatch for their digital measuring devices.To round off the protection concept, the supply voltage is protected by DEHNrail surge arresters.

Condensator Dominit GmbH

Dynamic voltage restorer

Condensator Dominit GmbH decided to use modular DEHNventil combined arresters to protect power supply systems and DEHNpatch arresters to protect telecommunication and data networks.

G. Klampfer Elektroanlagen GmbH

Low-voltage switchgear assemblies

To meet the demanding challenges in different projects, Klampfer relies on the DEHNshort arc fault protection system which is optimised for low-voltage switchgear assemblies.

VARTA Storage GmbH

Container battery storage systems

To protect the core components of the battery storage system, VARTA Storage relies on lightning and surge protection from DEHN: DEHNventil, DEHNgate, BLITZDUCTOR XT and DEHNrapid LSA.

A. Eberle GmbH & Co. KG

Low-voltage regulation systems

Eberle developed the low-voltage regulation system LVRSysTM as a cost-effective alternative to grid expansion. To protect the sensitive semiconductor, A. Eberle uses lightning current and surge arresters from DEHN.

Langmatz

Fuse boxes for LED street lights

The EK480 Langmatz fuse box used in LED street light masts is equipped with DEHNcord, a two-pole surge protective device. The high-quality electronic systems can thus be effectively protected against surges caused by switching operations or nearby lightning strikes.

WAGO

DEHN products installed in telecontrol solutions

To ensure system availability the WAGO telecontrol solution is protected against surges by DEHN arresters. To this end, surge arresters for power supply systems and arresters which are specifically tailored to wireless applications for device and antenna interfaces are used.

INSYS MICROELECTRONICS GmbH

Proof of Concept – Predictive Maintenance

Efficient lightning and surge protection concepts ensure supply reliability. The predictive maintenance concept from INSYS icom and DEHN allows you to check that surge protective devices are functioning properly without any great effort.