Protective element / Protective measure / Protective pipe / Jacket pipe /

Casing / Protective cover

Offers the option of displaying a protective element as a point geometry and linking it to surfaces and/or lines of protective pipes/jacket pipes.

The element is leading for the attributes of the protective measures in the data model.

Grounding clamp / grounding connection / connection terminal for grounding electrode

The grounding clamp is used to connect the grounding conductor to metal pipes or to another type of grounding electrode (deep grounding electrode, surface grounding electrode, foundation grounding electrode). The grounding electrode is a metal conductor that dissipates electrical currents into the ground.

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Earth measuring isolator

An earth measuring isolator (EMT) is a piece of equipment used in electrical power supply systems, primarily in low-voltage networks with protective earthing (e.g., TN systems or TT systems). It serves to separate the earthing system of an electrical installation from the earthing system of the network operator in a measurable and testable manner.

Normal operation (closed connection)

The two earth electrodes (the grid operator's operating earth electrode and the system earth electrode) are electrically connected to each other. This ensures that the earthing system has a consistently low impedance and guarantees personal protection, functional earthing, and lightning protection.

Measuring operation (separate connection)

The separation point is opened for tests (e.g., measurement of the grounding resistance according to DIN VDE 0100-600 or DIN VDE 0105-100). This allows the system grounding electrode to be measured in isolation from the operational grounding electrode. A safe, defined connection remains possible during the measurement, as the separation point is usually designed so that measuring devices can be connected.

Once the measurement is complete, the connection is closed again.

Grounding electrode

Uninsulated conductive element of a grounding system located below the earth's surface. The grounding electrode conducts electrical currents into the ground. It can take various forms: rod grounding electrode / deep grounding electrode, foundation grounding electrode, radial grounding electrode, mesh grounding electrode, etc.

The GroundingConductor can also be used for the linear configuration of grounding strips.

Boundary unit

For technical reasons, the grounding conductor must not be connected directly to the cable.  A direct connection of the grounding conductor would render this CCP measure ineffective.

Therefore, the isolation unit is installed between the cable and the earth electrode, where it acts as a filter. It diverts all harmful alternating and impulse currents via the earth electrode and maintains the protective direct current. The desired DC potential can be reliably maintained as a protective current.

Boundary units are not only used in the CCP context. They are used when two “systems” must be permanently electrically separated, but must be safely connected in the event of a fault. In the event of a fault (lightning, short circuit, mains induction) and dangerously high voltages, galvanically separated systems are briefly bridged, thus protecting people and equipment.

Insulation

Thermal insulation of pipes and pipe sections

- for components that are not supplied with insulation and to which insulation is retrofitted (e.g., in stations)

- to replace locally damaged insulation. In this case, only part of the existing insulation is removed and refilled.

The ThermalIsolationLine is available for pipes (line elements).