What SPD specification should be selected for the lighting distribution box
For lighting distribution applications, the SPD should be selected with a nominal discharge current In and maximum discharge current Imax suitable for the exposure level, while the voltage protection level Up must remain below the impulse withstand capability of the protected. Surge Protection Devices (SPD) in a Lighting Distribution Board are essential for preserving lamp circuits, LED drivers, contactors, dimming modules, timers, photoelectric relays, and networked lighting controls from transient overvoltages caused by lightning, utility switching, or large motor. If your company is operating with unprotected electrical infrastructure, your systems are exposed to the potentially catastrophic effects of lightning and surge events. Section 443 of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 contains requirements for protection against transient overvoltages either of atmospheric origin or due to switching.
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