Introduction
The document discusses the PREVECTRON 3® lightning rod, a smart and effective lightning protection technology developed by Indelec. It highlights the expectations of building developers and managers for maximum safety against lightning damages, compliance with standards, and the need for a reliable, connected lightning protection system.

Expectations and Features
Building developers and managers expect a lightning protection system that ensures maximum safety, complies with international standards, and offers long-term protection. Engineers require features like predictive maintenance, real-time fault detection, and data collection throughout the product's lifecycle. The system should be user-friendly and allow for on-demand supervision.

Development and Innovation
The Lightning Innovation and Research Institute (LIRI) has focused on developing a new version of the PREVECTRON 3® lightning rod to meet real-time connectivity expectations using IoT technology. The priorities include maintaining the high-tech advantages of the PREVECTRON 3®, ensuring compliance with international standards, and confirming the reliability of the PREVECTRON 3® Connect.

Technology and Sustainability
The PREVECTRON 3® is designed with sustainability in mind, being 100% made in France, with a reduced weight and increased lifecycle. It has a modular design and a reduced carbon footprint, meeting sustainable development expectations. The product has received the Prize of Excellence for its eco-design expertise.

Certification and Testing
The PREVECTRON 3® was the first Early Streamer Emission lightning rod tested and certified by Bureau Veritas and Underwriters Laboratories. It has undergone stringent test campaigns to qualify its performance, including over 200,000 A discharges in laboratory settings. The patented OptiMax technology enhances performance and reliability by reducing standard deviations in high voltage laboratory tests.

IoT Connectivity
The PREVECTRON 3® Connect uses IoT technology to provide permanent access for remote monitoring of equipment conditions, temperatures, voltage, and safety parameters. It utilizes GSM/GPRS Quad-Band telecom networks for communication, allowing users to access information via a secure web portal without requiring additional installations or impacting client internet bandwidth.

Protection Radius and Standards
The protection radius of the PREVECTRON 3® is calculated according to the French standard NF C 17-102: 2011, with protection levels ranging from 20m to 60m. The document provides detailed calculations and tables for determining the protection radius based on various factors.

Compliance and Validation
The PREVECTRON 3® Connect has passed rigorous testing procedures to ensure compliance with lightning protection standards and withstand extreme conditions. It meets CE marking requirements and has been tested in both laboratory and real lightning conditions to confirm its compatibility and reliability.

Conclusion
The PREVECTRON 3® Connect is an innovative product that combines advanced technology, sustainability, and IoT connectivity to provide reliable lightning protection. Its development and validation involve extensive testing and compliance with multiple standards, ensuring its effectiveness in diverse environments.