PREVECTRON 3 BROCHURE0 pages
In-novation
PROTECTION
AREA
by Indelec
THE PROTECTION AREA (RP) OF A PREVECTRON 3®
LIGHTNING CONDUCTOR IS CALCULATED ACCORDING
TO FRENCH STANDARD NF C 17-102 : 2011, THUS :
Since 1993 INDELEC has conducted unrivaled in-situ test campaigns,
allowing its engineers to assess the lightning conductors in real lightning
conditions.
Rp (h) = √(2rh-h2 + Δ (2r + Δ)) if h ≥ 5m
and
Rp= h x Rp(5)/5 if 2m ≤ h ≤ 5m
These test campaigns were originally developed in close cooperation with a team of engineers from
the Atomic Energy Commission (C.E.A.), Universities, Research Centers and private partners. These
test campaigns provide a wealth of experience in the field of lightning phenomena.
The protection area depends on a number of factors :
• h(m) : is the height of the ESEAT tip over the horizontal plane through
the furthest point of the object/area to be protected.
• r(m) : 20 m, 30m, 45m or 60m according to the Protection Level I,
II, III or IV assessed for the site using the Risk Analysis calculation (NF
C 17-102 : 2011 Annex A).
In order to gather as much data as possible, the tests were performed in America, Europe and Asia,
with each location providing very different lightning conditions. In 2015, INDELEC inaugurated the
new International Lightning Research Center of Jatiluhur – Indonesia.
Test campaigns have provided invaluable data to the Lightning Innovation and Research
Institute LiRi engineering team, including :
• Δ (m) : Δ = Δ T x 106. Field experience has proved that is equal to
the efficiency obtained during the ESEAT evaluation tests.
• Advanced performance of the PREVECTRON® through measuring and comparing electrical
activity at the tips of various lightning rods.
• Operation of the PREVECTRON® triggering system.
• Confirmation of the PREVECTRON® robust design by exposing it to repeated discharges.
• Total reliability provided by the PREVECTRON® in a wide range
of situations, encompassing all types of lightning conditions, including
upward & downward lightning strikes and tropical & winter storms.
• Release of a number of scientific reports in relation to this research.
PROTECTION RADIUS
PROTECTION LEVEL I : r = 20M
REAL LIGHTNING
CONDITION
TEST CAMPAIGNS
PROTECTION LEVEL II : r = 30 M
H (M)
2
3
4
5
10
H (M)
2
3
4
5
10
S 60
31
47
63
79
79
S 60
34
52
68
86
88
S 50
27
41
55
68
69
S 50
30
45
60
76
The PREVECTRON 3® has fully benefited from unique experiences during its
development process. Numerous engineering innovations have been totally
validated in real lightning conditions.
77
S 40
23
35
46
58
59
S 40
26
39
52
65
67
TS 25
17
24
34
42
44
TS 25
19
29
39
49
51
TS 10
10
15
21
26
28
TS 10
12
19
25
31
34
PROTECTION LEVEL III : r = 45 M
PROTECTION LEVEL IV : r = 60 M
H (M)
2
3
4
5
10
H (M)
2
3
4
5
10
S 60
39
58
78
97
99
S 60
43
64
85
107
109
S 50
34
52
69
86
88
S 50
38
57
76
95
98
S 40
30
45
60
75
77
S 40
33
50
67
84
87
TS 25
23
34
46
57
61
TS 25
26
39
52
65
69
TS 10
15
22
30
38
42
TS 10
17
26
34
43
49
365 mm
Diameter (body)
200 mm
Diameter (Maxi)
261 mm
Diameter (rod)
20 mm
WEIGHT
20 mm
3.9 kg 3.3 kg 3.0 kg
2.0 kg 1.8 kg
CONNECTION
M 20
M 20
EARLY STREAMER EMISSION
LIGHTNING CONDUCTOR
140 mm
317 mm
Kg
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TECHNOLOGY
FOR OPTIMUM LIGHTNING PROTECTION PERFORMANCE
From the early stages of the PREVECTRON 3® development, INDELEC has
integrated sustainable development requirements: 100% made in France,
reduced weight, increased lifetime, modular design…. Thanks to its “In
Planet” label, the new PREVECTRON 3® lightning conductor has been awarded
the Prize of Excellence by the AvniR Adjudication Team, promoting the eco-design
expertise and innovation within businesses.
320 mm
ADVANCED TRIGGERING
DIMENSIONS
®
TS range
25 µs 10 µs
Height
100% SUSTAINABLE
INNOVATIONS
DOC053.VEN.01
T
S range
60 µs 50 µs 40 µs
In-planet
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