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Siemens SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS User Manual

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Lightning and Surge Voltage Protection for LAN Cables Between Buildings

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PROFIBUS Networks SIMATIC NET

6GK1970-5CA20-0AA1 Release 2 05/2000

PLC

PLC

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Coarse protection at
entry to building

Fine protection

close to

first

nodes

Underground cable,
potential equalization
cable

Same protection
for further cable entry or

exit necessary

Figure B-1

Lightning Protection Concept for LAN Cables Between Buildings