The Home of PEN Fault Protection

Electrical Safety
Reimagined

Protecting people and infrastructure from dangerous PEN conductor faults in commercial, industrial and residential EV installations.

2013
Founded
3x
Award winner
UK
Manufactured
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Top Product Award 2023
Professional Electrician & Installer
ECN Awards 2023 Finalist
Circuit Protection Product
Product of the Year 2023
Above & Beyond Awards
Top Product Award 2024
Guardian Series

What is O-PEN®?

O-PEN® is matt-e's patented technology that detects and isolates dangerous broken PEN (Protective Earth Neutral) conductor faults: a hidden hazard that standard MCBs and RCDs simply cannot protect against.

In TN-C-S (PME) earthing systems, a broken PEN conductor can cause dangerous voltages to appear on all metallic surfaces, putting lives at risk. O-PEN® establishes a zero-point reference from the three-phase supply, detecting these faults and disconnecting within 5 seconds.

No earth electrodes required
Disconnects within 5 seconds of fault
Complies with BS 7671:2018 Amendment 2
Eliminates costly groundworks
Learn More About O-PEN®
PEN Fault Scenario
Live (L) Normal
Neutral (N) Normal
PEN Conductor FAULT
O-PEN® Detected & Isolated
Disconnected within 5 seconds
BS 7671 Compliant
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British Made

Designed and manufactured in the UK, in Tamworth, Staffordshire.

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Patented Tech

O-PEN® is a patented, proven technology trusted by CPOs nationwide.

Rapid Response

Disconnects dangerous faults within 5 seconds, automatically.

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Standards Compliant

Fully compliant with BS 7671:2018 Amendment 2 and IET:01 standards.

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Expert Support

Dedicated technical team available Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm for installation guidance.

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Eco-Friendly

No ground electrodes means less civil disruption and reduced environmental impact.

Safety Without Compromise

Since 2013, matt-e has been at the forefront of electrical safety innovation. Founded by engineers who identified critical safety gaps in EV infrastructure, we've spent over a decade perfecting solutions that protect lives.

Trusted by major Charge Point Operators and installers across the UK, our products eliminate the complexity and cost of traditional earthing solutions while delivering superior, certified protection.

Our Story

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Talk to our technical team to find the right solution for your site, whether it's a single home charger or a large commercial fleet.