Question

How is the overvoltage protector with KNX bus connector design classified, and how does it differ from primary protection?

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Answer

A — It is secondary protection at the devices; primary protection uses lightning current arresters on active conductors.

Correct: the overvoltage protector is secondary protection, distinct from the primary lightning current arresters.

Source

KNX Basic Course Documentation — 16 — p. 116

All proposed choices (exam context)
  1. A.It is secondary protection at the devices; primary protection uses lightning current arresters on active conductors.
  2. B.It is just the bus device's own 2 kV basic immunity.
  3. C.It is primary protection; secondary protection is the equipotential bonding bar.
  4. D.It is the same thing as a lightning current arrester.
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