--- title: Wiring Lightning Protection Diodes description: Soon after the original Konnected Alarm Panel was introduced, a few users reported that nearby lighting likely damaged their Konnected devices. --- [Skip to content](https://support.konnected.io/wiring-lightning-protection-diodes#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a Ticket](https://support.konnected.io/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Customer portal](https://support.konnected.io/tickets-view?hsLang=en) ![Refreshed Logo Blue (HQ)](https://support.konnected.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Refreshed%20Logo%20Blue%20(HQ).png?width=250&height=45&name=Refreshed%20Logo%20Blue%20(HQ).png) - [Tickets](https://22554404.hs-sites.com/tickets-view) - [Sign out](https://22554404.hs-sites.com/_hcms/mem/logout) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Tickets](https://22554404.hs-sites.com/tickets-view) - [Sign out](https://22554404.hs-sites.com/_hcms/mem/logout) - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a Ticket](https://support.konnected.io/kb-tickets/new) - [Customer portal](https://support.konnected.io/tickets-view) - [Shop Now](https://konnected.io/collections/shop-now) [Shop Now](https://konnected.io/collections/shop-now) Konnected Knowledge Base - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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Diodes work by only allowing current to flow in one direction. **It's important that the diode is installed in the correct orientation!** ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.freshdesk.com/data/helpdesk/attachments/production/32002994490/original/3APhdWg5hK1yNbRN8x-SIVJ1Qe9-TN2i7g.jpg?1533868600) Diodes should be crimped on to the end of each wire that's going into zones 1 - 6. Twist the **blackend** of the diode with the end of the copper sensor wire and cover with a wire connector. Crimp the connector with a crimp tool or pliers. The teeth inside the connector will hold the wires together. Give it a gentle tug to make sure it's secure. Connect the other end of the diode to each zone as shown. 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