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    The lightning flash counter is designed to keep a record of direct lightning strikes on an external lightning protection system. It has a digital display to read the number of recorded strikes and requires no external power, instead using an internal lithium battery. The counter was tested in laboratory conditions according to industry standards and also in real lightning conditions in Brazil, demonstrating its reliability and robustness under extreme strikes averaging 45 kA. It is installed directly on the down-conductor using mounting flanges and records strikes through induction in the down conductor. A new portable testing device allows checking the internal functions on site without disassembly.

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    Lightning Flash Counter - 6 Digit

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    The lightning flash counter is designed to keep a record of direct lightning strikes on an external lightning protection system. It has a digital display to read the number of recorded strikes and requires no external power, instead using an internal lithium battery. The counter was tested in laboratory conditions according to industry standards and also in real lightning conditions in Brazil, demonstrating its reliability and robustness under extreme strikes averaging 45 kA. It is installed directly on the down-conductor using mounting flanges and records strikes through induction in the down conductor. A new portable testing device allows checking the internal functions on site without disassembly.

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    The lightning flash counter is designed to keep a record of direct lightning strikes on an external lightning protection system. It has a digital display to read the number of recorded strikes and requires no external power, instead using an internal lithium battery. The counter was tested in laboratory conditions according to industry standards and also in real lightning conditions in Brazil, demonstrating its reliability and robustness under extreme strikes averaging 45 kA. It is installed directly on the down-conductor using mounting flanges and records strikes through induction in the down conductor. A new portable testing device allows checking the internal functions on site without disassembly.

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    Lightning Flash Counter - 6 Digit

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    The lightning flash counter is designed to keep a record of direct lightning strikes on an external lightning protection system. It has a digital display to read the number of recorded strikes and requires no external power, instead using an internal lithium battery. The counter was tested in laboratory conditions according to industry standards and also in real lightning conditions in Brazil, demonstrating its reliability and robustness under extreme strikes averaging 45 kA. It is installed directly on the down-conductor using mounting flanges and records strikes through induction in the down conductor. A new portable testing device allows checking the internal functions on site without disassembly.

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    Lightning flash counter

    Lightning
    flash
    counter
    Ref 8011

    Description
    The lightning flash counter is designed to keep a record of all direct lightning strikes on the external
    lightning protection system (Prevectron, single rod, meshed cage, …). The digital display
    (6 digits) allows a direct and comfortable reading of the number of recorded impacts.
    Lightning discharges counting and saving requires no external power supply and is not thus
    dependent on the life cycle of the internal battery. The internal long duration lithium battery is only
    required for diplaying strikes figure when the button located on the front panel is pressed.

    Tests

    Technical
    According to the UTE C 17-106 Guide, the lightning flash counter was subjected to several test
    procedures in high voltage laboratory. The values indicated below are based on the LCIE test report
    (available on request). Moreover, following its unique policy of research & development in real
    lightning conditions, INDELEC has successfully submitted the lightning flash counter to real lightning
    discharges during the 2004-2005 test campaign in Cachoeira Paulista (Brazil).
    The average value of the lightning strike currents was 45 kA. During this campaign, the lightning flash
    counter has demonstrated its reliability (counting) and its robustness under these extreme
    lightning strike conditions.

    Installation

    Manual
    The lightning flash counter is fixed directly on the down-conductor using 2 mounting flanges
    located on the back face. No interruption of the down conductor is necessary, thus allowing an
    excellent electrical continuity of the installation down from the rod to earthing the system.
    The counter records the lightning current by induction at the time of passage in the down conductor.

    Checking & Maintenance


    In the meantime, INDELEC has developed a new specific testing device : this new
    portable tool allows to test on site, after installation and without disassembling,
    the digital lightning flash counter internal circuit functions.
    In order not to affect the real record of lightning strikes shown by the lightning flash
    counter, it includes a specific menu making it possible to temporarily switch to a
    test mode. Within the framework of regular maintenance and checking
    procedures of installations of external lightning protection systems, all parts and
    accessories of the system can now be controlled (test box for Prevectron, visual
    checking of the installation, earth resistance meter and the new lightning flash
    counter testing device).

    61, chemin des Postes - 59500 Douai - France


    Tel : +33 (0)3 27 944 944 - Fax : +33 (0)3 27 944 955 Technical Manual
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    Lightning flash counter

    Technical
    Technical data
    References 8011
    Minimal detectable current Id 1 kA
    Maximal detectable current Imax 100 kA
    Minimum current sensitivity (id/3) Ind 333 A
    Protection class IP 54

    Manual
    UTE C 17-106 Guide compliant certificate 2005-291 A

    Schematic (mm)

    61, chemin des Postes - 59500 Douai - France


    Technical Manual Tel : +33 (0)3 27 944 944 - Fax : +33 (0)3 27 944 955
    Page 36
    [email protected] w w w. i n d e l e c . c o m

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