PZH R1* is a lightning and surge arrester according to EN 61643-11 ed.2 (IEC 61643-11:2011) consisting of high energy double varistors for a better discharge ability. Its parameters enable usage in buildings with considerable levels of protection LPL I and LPL II, such as hospitals, banks, industrial and administration complexes, schools, shopping and sports centres or supermarkets. The device is to be installed on the interface of LPZ 0 – LPZ 1 and higher zones according to standard EN 62305 ed.2 (IEC 62305:2010), closest to where the overhead line enters the building i.e. in the main distribution boards. The product has two PE terminals, which can not be used as a PE bridge. S indication specifies a version with remote monitoring.