Question

What does 'primary protection' mean in the KNX lightning-protection context?

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Answer

B — Connecting active conductors indirectly to the equipotential bonding bar via lightning current arresters.

Correct: this indirect connection of active conductors through lightning current arresters is primary protection.

Source

KNX Basic Course Documentation — 11 — p. 111

All proposed choices (exam context)
  1. A.Fitting an overvoltage protector directly at each bus device.
  2. B.Connecting active conductors indirectly to the equipotential bonding bar via lightning current arresters.
  3. C.The basic 2 kV immunity built into every bus device.
  4. D.The reverse-polarity keying of the TP bus connector.
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