Surge protection for industry: OBO power packages ensure system availability
Surge damage can quickly lead to costly production downtime in industrial settings. OBO Power Packages prevent exactly that, offer reliable protection, and are specifically tailored to the requirements of the industrial sector.
OBO Bettermann – Building Connections
We at OBO are one of the leading manufacturers of installation systems for the electrical infrastructure of buildings and systems. Whenever the uninterrupted flow of power, energy and data is required, that’s where engineers, planners, tradespeople and architects all over the world rely on our company’s products. We are one of the few complete providers across the globe. We combine more than 30,000 products, digital tools and services to create application-oriented solutions for projects in industry, business and infrastructure facilities. We live true to our motto of “Building Connections” by strengthening relationships and establishing connections – between our customers and the OBO brand, between products and systems to offer safe electrical infrastructure, and between the present and the future. We never lose sight of our vision of designing the electrical infrastructure of the future.
Connected around the world
Global expertise, local support: No matter where your project takes you, OBO is close by. Explore our international locations and find the right contact for your market.
Industry solutions with OBO: precise and efficient
Current highlight topics
ATLAS Dortmund relies on BlackLine from OBO Bettermann
ATLAS GmbH & Co. KG is a leading manufacturer of safety shoes in Europe, while OBO Bettermann is a leading manufacturer of electrical technology. One look at the in-house showroom is all you need to recognise the care that was taken in installing OBO’s BlackLine, the system solution for black surface-mounted installations.
Archive of the avant-garde – Dresden State Art Collections
The Blockhaus building in Dresden – a striking building located directly on the River Elbe and in close proximity of the historical centre – addresses the link between history and progress. OBO Bettermann was able to contribute to this extraordinary project with products.
OBO BlackLine at BVB FanWelt – a great team
Black cable trays, suspended supports and matching fittings were installed prominently inside BVB FanWelt, integrating seamlessly into the industrial style of the interior.
Product highlights
Lightning current arrester MCF-C
- Lightning protection equipotential bonding according to VDE 0185-305 (IEC 62305)
- Lightning current arresting capacity 25 kA (10/350)
- Fulfils the requirements of the VDE-AR-N 4100 for use in the pre-meter area
- The FS version has a potential-free changeover contact for remote signalling
Surge arrester V20 with integrated pre-fuse
- For surge voltage protection equipotential bonding according to VDE 0100-443 (IEC 60364-4-44)
- Integrated pre-fuse in the arrester
- Protection level < 1,5 kV
- Integrated pre-fuse in the arrester
Surge arrester V10 – Mini
- Surge protection in the smallest of spaces, e.g. for AC wall boxes
- Arresting capacity up to 20kA (L-N) and 40kA (N-PE)
- Integrated 3+1 solution for TN and TT network systems with a 35 mm module width
- Including thermal and dynamic cut-off unit and visual function display
Basis protection for KNX devices
- Lightning barrier for KNX / EIB systems
- Protection in form of a bus terminal
- Tested according to IEC/EN 61643-21
- Cable length: 200 mm
