PZH R1* is a lightning and surge arrester combined with gas discharge tube according to EN 61643-11 ed.2 (IEC 61643-11:2011). It consists of high energy double varistors for better discharge ability and gas discharge tube that ensures zero leakage current in the PE conductor. Its parameters enable usage in buildings with considerable levels of protection LPL I and LPL II, such as hospitals, banks, industrial and administration complexes, schools, shopping and sports centers or supermarkets. The device is to be installed on the interface of LPZ 0 – LPZ 1 and higher zones according to standard EN 62305 ed.2 (IEC 62305:2010), closest to where the overhead line enters the building ie in the main distribution boards. The product has two PE terminals, which cannot be used as a PE bridge. S indication specifies a version with remote monitoring.
