OBO BETTERMANN 1801 Equipotential Bonding Bar VDE 0185-305 (5015683)

Equipotential bonding bars are required wherever electrical installations and lightning protection systems must be interconnected safely. The OBO BETTERMANN 1801 combines multiple conductor connections in one compact unit, making it suitable for main equipotential bonding in buildings and for lightning protection equipotential bonding according to current standards.

Who is it for

Electricians and installers who need a reliable, standard-compliant bonding bar for indoor use. It is designed for surface mounting and offers a clear, organised connection layout for conductors of different cross-sections.

Main features

• 7 connections for conductors 2.5–25 mm² (single/multi-wire, 16 mm² fine-wire)
• 2 connections for conductors 25–95 mm² (single/multi-wire, 70 mm² fine-wire)
• 1 flat conductor connection for 30 x 3.5 mm
• 1 round conductor connection for 8–10 mm (lightning protection)
• Total of 11 connection points
• Contact rail made of nickel-plated brass
• Base plate made of grey polystyrene
• Screws made of electro-galvanized steel
• Transparent, hinged, sealable cover
• Surface mounting
• Complies with DIN VDE 0100-410 and DIN VDE 0185-305 (IEC 62305)
• Lightning current carrying capacity: 100 kA (10/350 µs)
• Indoor use

Specifications

• Brand: OBO BETTERMANN
• Model: 1801
• MPN: 5015683
• EAN: 4012196868421
• Product type: Equipotential bonding bar
• Connections for conductors 2.5–25 mm²: 7
• Conductor size range 2.5–25 mm²: 2.5–25 mm² (single/multi-wire), 16 mm² (fine-wire)
• Connections for conductors 25–95 mm²: 2
• Conductor size range 25–95 mm²: 25–95 mm² (single/multi-wire), 70 mm² (fine-wire)
• Flat conductor connection: 1 (for 30 x 3.5 mm)
• Round conductor connection: 1 (for 8–10 mm)
• Total connection points: 11
• Contact rail material: Brass, nickel-plated
• Base plate material: Polystyrene
• Base plate colour: Grey
• Screws material: Steel, electro-galvanized
• Cover: Transparent, hinged, sealable
• Mounting type: Surface mounting
• Standards: DIN VDE 0100-410, DIN VDE 0185-305 (IEC 62305)
• Lightning current carrying capacity: 100 kA (10/350 µs)
• Application: Equipotential bonding, lightning protection
• Environmental suitability: Indoor use

Tips

Ensure the bonding bar is installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with local regulations. The transparent cover allows visual inspection of connections; keep it closed and sealed after installation.