Technical Specifications
Lightning rods are available in diameters of Ø 16 mm or Ø 20 mm and heights ranging from 300 mm to 2000 mm. They are made from copper or stainless steel and are certified according to IEC 62305-3, IEC 62561-1, and IEC 62561-2 standards.

Features
- Certified tip with environmental tests under high voltage and lightning currents up to 100kA (10/350 µs).
- Made of stainless steel and copper.
- External protection for Lightning Protection Systems (LPS).
- Part of a conventional protection system with tips and conductive meshes.
- Single Franklin tip certified according to IEC standards.

Specifications
Lightning rods are available in various lengths and diameters, with specific references for copper and stainless steel materials. The rods are designed for direct assembly with an adapter head mast.

Standards and Testing
Certified tips undergo several tests including:
- Lightning impulse current test (main test) at 100kA (10/350 µs).
- Corrosion resistance test in a salt spray chamber.
- Mechanical strength tests: tensile, torsion, impact.
- Dimensional verification for minimum sizes of pick-up tips.
- Electrical continuity and connection resistance tests.
IEC 62305-3 includes verifications for dimensional specifications.

Installation Methods
Depending on the required protection level and building design, IEC 62305-3 outlines different methods for calculating the protection area:
- Protection Angle Method: Not applicable beyond certain values; only rolling sphere and mesh methods apply.
- Rolling Sphere and Mesh Method: Maximum values for rolling sphere radius and mesh size are specified for each LPS class.

Rolling Sphere and Mesh Method Details
Table 2 provides maximum values for rolling sphere radius and mesh size for each LPS class:
- Class I: 20m radius, 5x5m mesh size.
- Class II: 30m radius, 10x10m mesh size.
- Class III: 45m radius, 15x15m mesh size.
- Class IV: 60m radius, 20x20m mesh size.