METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROTECTING A CONDUCTOR WHEN AN ELECTRIC ARC IS PRODUCED
In order to recognise an electric arc (L) in a 42V vehicle electrical system and initiate suitable protective measures, a detection line is at least partially guided along a current -conducting supply line (6) for the protection thereof, whereby the current flow (IV) in the supply line (6) is at least reduced by means of a detection flow (ID) flowing along the detection line (18) when an electric arc (L) occurs.