Remote monitoring of lightning protection equipment and checking readiness for use Monitor decentralized lightning protection equipment reliably with continuous status information for maximum system availability. Find out more now in our application example for system availability in railway infrastructure:

Application

As the digitalization of railway infrastructure progresses, it is becoming increasingly common for intelligent electronic operating equipment to be installed decentralized in the field rather than centrally in the signal box. This presents two challenges: On the one hand, sensitive electronic devices must be reliably equipped with lightning protection. On the other hand, the decentralized system architecture makes it difficult for maintenance personnel to access devices and information regarding the operational readiness of lightning protection.
Cyclical inspections are time-consuming and cost-intensive, and only provide snapshots. Any reduction in the protective effectiveness between inspections remains undetected. The system is potentially at risk during this time.
For this reason, modern lightning protection must support inspection and offer the option of remote monitoring. Deutsche Bahn has redefined these requirements in its DB RIL 819.0808 directive.

Phoenix Contact offers remote monitoring solutions that continuously provide the operating status of surge protection – even for decentralized systems. The monitoring modules operate indirectly and impact-free.