Question

What minimum nominal discharge current (and impulse shape) must the secondary overvoltage protector provide?

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Answer

B — At least 5 kA (8/20 us).

Correct: the overvoltage protector must provide at least 5 kA (8/20 us).

Source

KNX Basic Course Documentation — 16 — p. 116

All proposed choices (exam context)
  1. A.At least 2,5 kA (10/350 us).
  2. B.At least 5 kA (8/20 us).
  3. C.At least 12,5 kA (10/350 us).
  4. D.At least 350 A (8/20 us).
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