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Open the catalog to page 2TABLE OF CONTENTS EXTERNAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION GROUNDING SYSTEMS CONTROL SYSTEMS SURGE PROTECTION THUNDERSTORM WARNING SYSTEMS
Open the catalog to page 3INGESCO® PDC ESE 13 LIGHTNING RODS
Open the catalog to page 4EXTERNAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION | INTRODUCTION | EXTERNAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION | INTRODUCTION | INTRODUCTION: PDC (ESE) LIGHTNING RODS standards h Rp(h=5) a) If 2m≤ h ≤ 5m: Rp= * 5 Implementing rules for an effective person and property protection system: · UNE 21186:2011: Lightning protection - Lightning rods with priming device. · NF C 17-102:2011: Early streamer emission lightning protection systems. · NP 4426:2013: Lightning protection - systems with non-radioactive ionization device. In addition to these, there may be legislation or rules of each country that must be taken into account....
Open the catalog to page 5EXTERNAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION | INTRODUCTION | EXTERNAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION | INTRODUCTION | INTRODUCTION: CONVENTIONAL LIGHTNING RODS - CAPTURE MESHES standards In order to design an effective lightning protection system with Franklin rods or capturing meshes, the following rules shall apply: · IEC 62305 Lightning protection (Parts 1, 2, 3 y 4). · UNE - EN 62305 Protection against lightning (Parts 1, 2, 3 y 4). · NFPA 780 Standard for the installation of lightning protection systems. In addition to these rules, legislation in each country must be taken into account. Fig. 7 – Protection volume...
Open the catalog to page 6EXTERNAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION | INTRODUCTION | EXTERNAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION | INTRODUCTION | DOWN CONDUCTORS ESE down conductors Conventional LPS down conductors The down conductors are intended to conduct lightning current from the collection devices to the grounding. In order to reduce the likelihood of damage due to lightning currents circulating in the LPS, down conductors must be arranged so that from the point of impact grounding is: Protection Level Distance between conductors Table 6 – Distance between down conductors IEC 62305-3. It is also advisable to place the down conductors...
Open the catalog to page 7EXTERNAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION | INGESCO PDC LIGHTNING ROD | INGESCO® PDC (ESE) LIGHTNING RODS Non-expendable 10 year warranty Natural field trials UL test Max. current 200kA No maintenance Stainless steel 316 L UNE 21186:2011 NFC 17-102:2011NP 4426:2013 ► technical specifications Lightning rod with non-electronic streaming. Suitable for external lightning protection of all types of structures and open areas. ■ Level of protection rated as very high. ■ Electrical continuity guaranteed ■ Retains all its initial properties after each discharge so does not require specific maintenance. ■ No batteries...
Open the catalog to page 8EXTERNAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION | INGESCO® PDC LIGHTNING ROD | Coverage radius (m) INGESCO® PDC 3.1 according to protection level and height (UNE 21186:2011, NFC 17-102:2011 and NP 4426:2013) Coverage radius (m) INGESCO® PDC 6.3 according to protection level and height (UNE 21186:2011, NFC 17-102:2011 and NP 4426:2013) LEVEL II LEVEL III LEVEL IV ∆t : 15µs r: Radius of the rolling sphere L-I : r = 20 m L-II : r = 30 m L-III : r = 45 m L-IV : r = 60 m LEVEL II LEVEL III LEVEL IV ∆t : 54µs r: Radius of the rolling sphere L-I : r = 20 m L-II : r = 30 m L-III : r = 45 m L-IV : r = 60 m Coverage radius...
Open the catalog to page 9INGESCO® PDC.E LIGHTNING ROD EXTERNAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION | INGESCO PDC.E LIGHTNING ROD | 5 year warranty Natural field trials UL Test Testable ► technical specifications Lightning rod with ELECTRONIC streaming. Suitable for external lightning protection of all types of structures and open areas. ■ Level of protection rated as very high. ■ 100% effective in discharge. Maximum durability. ■ Requires no external power source. ■ Guaranteed operation after lightning strike and in any weather condition. ■ Made of AISI 316L stainless steel. ■ Authentication system using QR code. ■ Laser recording...
Open the catalog to page 10EXTERNAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION | INGESCO PDC.E LIGHTNING ROD | EXTERNAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION | INGESCO* PDC.E LIGHTNING ROD | 20 INGESCO* PDC.E 15 LIGHTNING ROD INGESCO* PDC.E 60 LIGHTNING ROD ► Coverage radius (m) INGESCO* PDC.E 15 according to protection level and height (UNE 21186:2011, NFC 17-102:2011 and NP 4426:2013) LEVEL I LEVEL II LEVEL III LEVEL IV y Coverage radius (m) INGESCO* PDC.E 60 according to protection level and height (UNE 21186:2011, NFC 17-102:2011 and NP 4426:2013) h (m) LEVEL I LEVEL II LEVEL III LEVEL IV r: Radius of the rolling sphere r: Radius of the rolling sphere INGESCO®...
Open the catalog to page 11EXTERNAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION | LIGHTNING RODS | Simple rods Multiple rods IEC 62305-3 IEC 62561-1 UL Test LIGHTNING RODS Termination rods suitable for external lightning protection. It can be used as single sensor element or part of protection, complementing the protection conductive mesh (Faraday cages). Made of AISI 316L stainless steel or copper. Tested by UL test report number: 4789563988.1. Please consult for other materials or dimensions. SIMPLE RODS ► ALUMINIUM simple lightning rods SIMPLE RODS ► COPPER simple lightning rods Model Ref. Material L (mm) D1 (mm) M1 (mm) Weight (g) MULTIPLE...
Open the catalog to page 12EXTERNAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION | LIGHTNING RODS | SPECIAL LIGHTNING RODS For application in electrical substations and others. ► COPPER lightning rods with COPPER-PLATED STEEL horizontal support CAPTURE SYSTEM ACCESSORIES 24 Adaptor partsMastsFastening NF C 17-102 IEC 62305 IEC 62561 Accessories for installing the capture system. Adaptor parts, masts and anchoring systems. Adjustment parts for lightning rods made by INGESCO (simple tips, multiple and ESE) of 016mm or 20mm. It facilitates the connection of the lightning rod to the conductive network. Masts for fastening and support for termination...
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