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DEHN BLITZDUCTORconnect -

Easy. Safe. Robust.

DEHN, the leading authority on lightning and to a higher-level control system in place. The measurements to be carried out quickly and
surge protection, is proud to announce another active transmitter and receiver unit minimises easily – without the need to install disconnect
addition to its innovative product line. DEHN the wiring effort during installation. The terminals. DEHN’s secR module locking
operates on a global scale, with engineers, mechanical status display provides a complete facilitates safe and precise removal of the
specialists and consultants dispersed in over overview at all times. Failure of individual individual modules, making maintenance easier
70 countries around the globe. DEHN remains arresters due to overload is immediately and more time effective.
at the forefront of surge and lightning apparent in the red inspection window.
protection and has continued the innovative The arresters are available in different
thinking that catapulted the brand to The arresters feature pluggable DIN rail configurations and protect two single lines
international recognition. mounted surge arresters and are constantly sharing a common reference potential
ready to discharge dangerously high impulse (unbalanced interfaces) or one unearthed pair
The BLITZDUCTORconnect is the latest currents and offer low voltage-protection (balanced interface).
innovation from DEHN. It is a line of modular levels. As surge arrestors often have to handle
and compact arresters that protects a very large amount of energy, they are Mining is one of the key sectors across Africa,
automation, measuring and control systems susceptible to wear and tear. This makes providing employment and resources. Without
in industrial environments as well as them the component of the surge protection proper vibration protection, expensive mining
information technology interfaces. system that needs to be replaced most equipment can easily be damaged, resulting in
The BLITZDUCTORconnect builds on the frequently. In the event of a failure on the repair or replacement costs. The combination of
success of the BLITZDUCTOR XT, featuring a BLITZDUCTORconnect, the overloaded module Push-in technology and secR module locking on
more compact design and combined lightning and surge protection for the system can be the BLITZDUCTORconnect protects equipment
current and surge arresters. The new and simply replaced and quickly restored, without from damage caused by shock and vibration.
improved design features Push-in technology the need for rewiring. The arresters feature a
that allows for tool-free installation as well as disconnection function which makes it The DEHN BLITZDUCTORconnect combines the
LifeCheck indication for easy, visual status possible to interrupt the signal circuit during best in safety features and durability, offering
recognition, saving valuable maintenance time. maintenance. The signal circuit is interrupted protection whilst saving you time and cost in
The unit features signalling that allows for by turning the protection module by 180° and the long run. Unlike conventional arresters, the
reporting of the status of the arresters directly inserting it into the base part allowing for BLITZDUCTORconnect measures only 6mm in
width, saving space in the switchgear cabinet.
BLITZDUCTORconnect - Features Modular Design
Thanks to the high lightning current discharge
capacity and low voltage protection levels,
the BLITZDUCTORconnect optimally meets
the requirements for reliably protecting
terminal equipment.

DEHN AFRICA (Pty) Ltd.
Unit 2, K101 Business Park
Capital Hill Commercial Estate
Le Roux Road
1685 Midrand, Gauteng
South Africa
Tel.: +27 11 704 1487
E-Mail: info@dehn-africa.com