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E DIN EN IEC 62561-8 VDE 0185-561-8:2026-07

Lightning protection system components (LPSC)

Part 8: Requirements for components for electrically insulated LPS

(IEC 81/796/CDV:2025); German and English version prEN IEC 62561-8:2025
Class/Status: Draft, valid
Released: 2026 -07   Published: 2026-06 -05
VDE Art. No.: 1100779
End of objection deadline: 2026-08-05

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This document specifies the requirements and tests for insulators used in conjunction with interception equipment and down conductors with the aim of maintaining the appropriate separation distance, and the requirements and tests for insulated down conductors including specific fixings capable of reducing the separation distance. The testing of insulators and insulated down conductor components for potentially explosive atmospheres is not covered in this document.