Optimum equipotential bonding
Equipotential bonding (PA) provides protection against contact, and a signal reference potential (protective bon-ding and functional bonding). Operational loads on the bonding system should be as
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When used (as it usually is) for the purpose of safety, it is referred to as ''protective equipotential bonding'', which is defined as ''equipotential bonding for the purpose of safety''.
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Protection is needed to detect electrical faults and abnormal operating conditions. Protection is also needed for protecting people and property around the power network. The protected zone is the part