i-Vu® Lightning Protection Board

BMS & Control Carrier i-Vu Building Automation Controllers
i-Vu® Lightning Protection Board
Networking and Integration

i-Vu® Lightning Protection Board

Surge protection for reliable BACnet MS/TP and RS‑485 network operation
The i‑Vu® Lightning Protection Board (PROT485) protects building automation controllers from electrical surges and transient events, helping ensure stable communication and long‑term reliability of RS‑485/BACnet MS/TP networks.

Features

Electrical Surge Protection

Provides surge protection for controllers installed within 250 ft (76 m) of the protection board.

Network Reliability Enhancement

Helps reduce damage and communication disruptions caused by lightning strikes and electrical transients.

Strategic Network Placement

Designed for installation at building entry/exit points or near critical controllers for maximum protection.

Simple Installation

Compact design with removable screw terminals for easy wiring and maintenance.

Specifications

Power

Not required (passive protection device)

Network Requirement

Install at each point where network wiring enters or exits a building, or
One unit recommended within 250 ft (76 m) of each controller for maximum protection

Protection Components

Two replaceable 0.5 A time‑lag fuses:

F1: 3AG, 250 VAC, 0.5 A, T
F2: 3AG, 250 VAC, 0.5 A, T

Network Wiring

22/24 AWG, single twisted shielded pair, low‑capacitance, CL2P‑rated cable

Technical Documents

Document Name Description Document Type Language Action
Installation Guide Open Controller Network Wiring Guide PDF English Download
Product Data i-Vu Open Network Devices Product Data Sheet PDF English Download
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