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Destructive Lightning
Created in 1980, the activity of Franklin France is based on the Global Approach to Lightning
protection. Many times awarded for its innovations, the company never stopped to carry out
new solutions and appears like The Reference for all your problems linked to Lightning.
Leader acknowledged in this field of activity, it obtained the responsibility of the studies and
supply of global solutions for yards the most important in France and abroad.
"It pleased God out of his love for humanity to allow
men to discover the means of protecting their homes
from damage caused by thunder and lightning".
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
A complete range of products of quality and undeniable "know-how" of its teams, allows
Franklin France company to offer solutions totally adapted to each situation and with the
best cost.
Based on its Engineering and installations Franklin Assistance services, Franklin France
realizes for the account of consultants and its contractors, the whole proceeding useful to
the good march of risks assessment projects and the checking of the installations.
With its C3F training centre, Franklin France brings within somebody comprehension, the
Lightning phenomenon and proposes you a complete range of training adapted to your
needs for the prescription, distribution, the choice and installation of protection systems
against Lightning.
Franklin France company is present all over the world, with several tens of thousand
lightning conductors and overvoltage protection products.
Franklin France manufactures and commercializes products destined to tertiary and
industrial sectors in compliance with French (NF), English (BS), German (VDE), European
(EN), American (UL) and International standards (IEC).
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associated systems of protection, Franklin France promises to serve you always better,
using the means of development of a big structure, combining reactivity and proximity of a
company with a human size.
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The listening and service oriented satisfaction customer with an international logistic
and multilingual teams specialists of import-export.
The communication with its website in five languages.
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installation.
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Assistance service and its "Lightning Risk" calculus software.
New products with its Research and Development department and its technological
innovations such as " St Elme " and "Saint-Elme Active " lightning conductors and
also the "Coaxstop".
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VERSION 2000
QUAL/2001/17569a
Summary
Practical Guide 7
The Lightning Phenomenon 8
Lightning origins
The devastating effects of Lightning
The transient overvoltages
The global Approach to Lightning protection 11
Lightning and overvoltage protection
Keraunic level and Lightning density
Winds map
Lightning Risk Assessment 14
Lightning protection
Overvoltage protection
Systems of protection 18
Lightning protections
Comparative ESE Lightning conductor Simple rod
Principles of installation and earthing systems
Overvoltage protections
Principles of installation
Examples of installations / open area sites 27
Protection by ESE Lightning conductor and energy network
Protection by meshed cage and Telecom network
Protection of the transmissions
Protection of a church
In France
In the world
Summary
Lightning Products 39
Lightning conductors 40
Saint-Elme Active Lightning conductors
Saint-Elme Lightning conductors
Simple rod Lightning conductors
Lightning conductors Kits
Lightning counter 46
Elevation rods and fixings 47
Meshed cage protection 50
Conductors and fixings 52
Earthings 59
Equipotentiality 61
Overvoltage Products 63
FRANKLIN FRANCE
THE GLOBAL APPROACH TO LIGHTNING
Destructive Lightning
Practical Guide
Systems of protection 18
Lightning protections
Comparative ESE Lightning conductor Simple rod
Principles of installation and earthing systems
Overvoltage protections
Principles of installation
Practical Guide
The Lightning Phenomenon
Lightning origins
8
Practical Guide
Without any appropriate protection, the lightning current propagation can produce
several effects. That is the reason why, it is necessary to arrange protection
according to basic rules, paying attention especially to earthing systems and
interconnections with conductive elements, and to the down conductors and
electrical equipment in the installation (refer p 22).
The ionization of the air produced by the lightning current provokes numerous
luminous particles, or "photons". It can create an image on the observers retina
which may leave him dazzled for several seconds before regaining his sight.
The current of lightning is at the origin of enormous electro dynamic forces, which
result in a strong rise, in the pressure of the air (2 to 3 atmospheres) in the outfall
channel. The shock wave created or "thunder" can be heard at many kilometres
from the impact point, like rumbling or crackling sounds, according to spectral
distribution and position of the observer.
The resistivity of the soil and earthing systems provoke a sudden rise in the
potential of the installation, when a lightning current passes through it. Differences
in potential can appear on various metal parts connected incorrectly to the
Luminous effects
Acoustic effects
Effects due to electrical arcs
Electrodynamic effects
Electrocution effects
Thermal effects
Electrochemical effects
C1
V2
C 2 V1
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The Lightning phenomenon
The transient overvoltages
10
The increasingly frequent presence of sensitive electronics makes electrical
equipment additionally vulnerable to transient overvoltages associated with
lightning.
Compared to other possible origins (industrial overvoltages, network overvoltages,
electrostatic discharges, ), transient overvoltages from atmospheric origins are
the most dangerous for equipment and for electrical or electronic installations.
Caused by enormous energies generated in a very short time, it can be provoked
by a direct lightning strike on electrical network (phone lines etc ), by induction
or by ground rising conductors.
Insulation measures compulsory under the standards of equipment manufacture
are not sufficient (IEC 610000-4-5: immunity of the equipment). The
equipotentiality of equipment and ground must be achieved. Installation of surge
protection devices are also necessary to absorb the energy.
When there is a direct lightning strike on an electrical line or a tower, the current
can propagate and reach all the installations distributed by the line, even if they
are situated at several kilometres from the impact point. These currents are all the
more dangerous as main part of lightning strike energy is "conducted" by the
network.
All the metallic elements situated in an area very near a lightning strike act, as
antennas, which capture by "induction" the sudden variations of the
electromagnetic radiation induced by the lightning. Transient overvoltages and
currents appear then, on all the equipment which is connected with it, of which the
effects are proportional to the strength and the nearness of the lightning strike.
Even if it constitutes a means of protection against the direct impact of the
lightning, burying electrical networks does not guarantee their protection.
When there is a lightning strike close to a building, the propagation of the current
through the earth, can reach the building and cause a local rise in potential of the
electrical earthing of the installation, which is connected to the body of any
equipment. Differences of potential appear then between equipment bodies and
networks to which they are connected. Without any protection, these overvoltages
are at the origins of "rising" strong transient currents which can be very dangerous.
One part of the lightning current is dispersed by the lightning conductor earth,
another part by the installation earth, this is the ground rising conductor.
Overvoltages by conduction
Overvoltages by induction
Ground rising conductor
Overvoltage
Coupling
Ground
rising
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The global approach to Lightning protection
Lightning and overvoltage protection
11
A lightning conductor installation on a building is not a sufficient protection against lightning.
Indeed, the lightning conductor installation
only protects structures and people against lightning impacts ("direct effects"). More over, the part
of the lightning strike current
captured by a lightning conductor is dissipated in the installation earth. Lightning on or near an
installation is at the origins of the
transient overvoltages (" indirect effects") which can be very dangerous for the equipment.
A protection is efficient and reliable when all the phenomenons are considered for avoidance:
- direct lightning strikes (direct effects),
- indirect effects like ground rising conductors, induced currents,
- ground defects and establishment of potential differences between points close to the installation.
The protection can be done only in the case of the global approach to lightning, which supposes
the control of all the stages, such as:
- risk assesment,
- studies to define protection devices appropriate to each situation and its mode of installation,
- protection device installation in compliance to the code of practice and the final use of the
installation.
Global approach
Lightning protection
The transient overvoltage protection or the " indirect effects" consist in:
- preventing the lightning current from reaching the equipment, directing it to the earth, with surge
protective devices like a barrage
which stops and channels the water flow,
- keeping a residual voltage compatible with the protected equipment,
- flowing and discharging the current to earth.
Overvoltage protection
Guide
Energy network
Telecom network
Practical Guide
12
Lightning density Ng
Ng = 0.02 x Nk
1.25 ou Ng max = 2 x Ng = 0.04 x Nk
1.25
Approximation: Ng = Nk / 20
The keraunic level Nk expresses the number of days per year where thunder is heard at a given
place.
Keraunic level Nk
From
From
From
From
From
From
From
From
From
From
0.0
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.5
1.8
2.1
2.4
2.7
3.0
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Practical Guide
Although the elevation rods are specially made for extreme wind conditions without
using a guying system (refer page 47), it can be sometimes necessary to check
the mechanical strength of the eventual installation. If a superior mechanical
strength is necessary, Franklin France teams are able to propose you a convenient
design for the installation.
The ability of the protection device to withstand the strength of the wind is
calculated using a specific calculus software based on the snow and wind rules
NV65, which divide the territory of France into 5 zones (refer chart below) by
taking account of:
- the geographic zone of the site and its nature (normal or exposed site),
- the eventual protection device, fixing mode and its disposition on the structure.
Normal site: plain or plateau of large area with only small differences in level,
slope lower than 10%.
Exposed site: Coastal and water front to a 6 km depth, cliff tops narrow islands
or peninsulas, narrow valleys, isolated or high mountains, several mountains
passes.
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
I II III IV V
162 km
220 km
Zone 5:
Guadeloupe, Martinique,
Reunion, Mayotte
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Geographic zone
2 elevation rods:
2 elevation rods:
3 elevation rods:
3 elevation rods:
Normal site
Exposed site
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The "Lightning Risk" is defined as the annual probability that damages can be
caused to a given structure by a direct lightning strike. The risk assessment
consists in determining a level of risk "acceptable" for the structure, studying the
lightning strike probability and the consequences which could be caused. At this
risk level there is an associated "protection level" which is equivalent to the
minimum efficiency necessary for the system.
Based on the consideration of the methods of analysis and calculating described
by the NF C 17-100, NF C 17-102 and IEC 61024-1-1 standards, Lightning Risk
Assessment allows you to determine if protection is necessary and to define
precisely the level of protection required for "Exterior Installation of Lightning
Protection" (EILP). The analysis relies on the evaluation of the annual average
frequency (probability) Nd, of expected direct lightning strikes on the structure and
the frequency of lightning strikes the structure is designed to accept.
with
- Nd: average annual frequency of direct lightning strikes,
- Nc: lightning frequency accepted by the structure,
- C1: environment surrounding the structure,
- C2: type of construction,
- C3: contents of the structure,
- C4: occupation of the structure,
- C5: Effects of lightning on the environment,
- Ae Equivalent surface area of capture of the structure (in m 2).
Note: the values of the coefficients C1 and C5 are defined in NFC 17 100 and
NFC 17-102 standards.
- If Nd > Nc
A system of protection against the direct impact of lightning (EILP) must be
installed. According to the level of protection determined, the EILP must have an
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In order to make easy your analysis, Franklin France and its teams propose you the "Lightning
Risk" calculus software. In compliance
with the national NF C 17-100, NF C 17-102 standards and international ones IEC 61024-1-1, it is
very easy to determine the level of
protection required by your installation.
Certain decrees and orders in council of the Official Journal or even of the generic standards can
make compulsory a lightning
protection and its indirect effects.
Hereafter are recalled certain of these obligations.
Preliminary study to realize and compulsory discharge impact lightning controller for sites with
environmental risks.
Electric Installations (NF C 15-100): compulsory installation of an overvoltage protection on the
main board of the structures equipped
with a protection against the direct impact (lightning conductor or equivalent system).
Another analysis can be also done according to the UTE C 17-100-2 guide.
Practical Guide
Lightning Risk Assessment
Overvoltage protection
16
The method described below is not based on a standard, but on our experience in this activity and
uses the current methods of risk
analysis of UTE guides C 15-443 and IEC 61643-12.
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Systems of protection
Lightning protections
This system consists in the protection of a structure without touching it. This
protection is most often used if dangerous products are stored in the structure.
This system requires the installation of guyed towers to sustain the cables and as
many earthing systems as necessary.
Known also as a simple lightning rod Franklin type, its installation consists in the
inclusion, on the top of the structure to protect, slender points connected to the
earth by the most direct path possible.
A cone of protection is produced which corresponds to the height of the rod and
to the level of protection required. Contrary to the meshed cage, this method only
protects the elements which are in its radius of protection.
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Systems of protection
Comparative ESE Lightning conductor Simple rod
19
The guiding principle of an Early Streamer Emission (ESE) Lightning conductor
rises from an experimental observation. While simulating, in a high voltage
laboratory, a range of electric discharges "lightning" on a simple rod (Franklin
type), one notes that the excitation times are distributed graphically in a ramdom
way, with a certain standard deviation, around an average value TSR.
The guiding principle of an ESE Lightning conductor consists in equipping a
simple rod with a device allowing for one part to reduce the average value of
excitation times TESE < TSR and in addition to attenuate their standard deviation.
That means that, placed under the same conditions, in particular, when they have
the same height and the same geometrical form, the start of the discharge for an
ESE Lightning conductor (ascending tracer) occurs earlier than with a simple rod,
with an increase in effective length L, it thus has a better probability of capturing
the tracer going down and of flowing the current of the lightning.
ESE
TSR Tmax
Rp =
h (2D - h)
With D the diameter of the fictive sphere depending on the peak current I of the first arc-back
assigned by the level of protection
according to the relation:
D = 10 * I2/3
Rp =
h (2D - h) + L (2D + L)
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Systems of protection
Principles of installation and earthing systems
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Saint-Elme
lightning conductor
Staff
First
elevation
rod
2.00 m
3.80 m
2m
5.60 m
7.40 m
0.40 m
Second
elevation
rod
Third
elevation
rod
Lateral sealing to
4.15 m, 2 brackets;
above, 3 brackets
Tin-plated copper
conductor
30 x 2 mm
Conductor
coupling
Conductor fixings:
3 per meter
Control junction
Protective tube
length 2 m
3 stainless steel
fixing clips
Stainless steel
conductor clamp
The lightning conductor principles of installation are given in two main standards:
NF C 17-100 for the protection of structures against lightning and NF C 17-102 for
the protection by ESE Lightning conductor on structures and open areas:
The lightning conductor is installed on the highest point, fitted on a (or several)
mast(s) in galvanized steel or stainless steel 2 meters above any other elements.
From the lightning conductor, run one or several down conductors in tined copper
tape 30*2 mm fixed in three points per meter.
Two down conductors:
For
simple rod: route of the conductor > 35 m
For
ESE Lightning conductor: Height of the building > 28 m
Height chimneys or churches > 40 m
Horizontal route > vertical route
If there are several lightning conductors on the structure, they are connected
together, but should not be connected if the connection must clear an obstacle
(wall, fire break, parapet wall) with a positive or negative level difference in
excess of 1.50 m.
The copper down conductors are made of tapes, braids, or round with minimum
section of 50 mm2.
At the bottom of the down conductor there must be installed a control junction
and a 2 meters mechanical protective tube.
The exterior metal grounds are connected in equipotential configuration to the
lightning conductor circuit according to the safety distances of the NFC 17-100
which also advises the distances to maintain between the down conductors.
If a discharge counter is required, it is installed above the control junction.
Systems of protection
Principles of installation and earthing systems
Practical Guide
upward sections
Avoid the contour of a parapet wall. If it is not possible then:
No danger of electric breakdown if d > l / 20
d = length of the loop
l = width of the loop
A vertical section of 40 cm maximum is allowed for crossing of a parapet wall
with a slope lower or equal to 45.
You can use certain metallic elements of the structure to act as the down
conductor if they correspond to the standards NF C 17-100 and NF C 17-102
standards.
For the diverting of down conductors, bends formed edgewise should preferably
be used.
When there is a presence of a radio broadcasting receiver antenna, and in
compliance to the NFC 90-120 standard, the antenna support mast should be
connected through a surge protection device or a spark gap to the down
conductors of the installation.
The safety distance is defined in the NF C 17-102 and NF C 17-100 standards
with the formula:
S(m) = n*(ki / km) * l
n: coefficient governed by the number of down conductors interconnected
ki: depends on the level of protection
km: depends on the material between the two extremities of the loop
l: vertical distance between the point where the proximity is taken into account and
the earthing system of the mass or equipotential junction.
In case of churches equipped with 2 down conductors, if a non metallic cross or
a statue is situated at the extremity of the nave, this will be equipped with a
capture point.
In case of open areas, the ESE Lightning conductor will be installed on lightning
masts, towers, or other existing structures.
40 cm 45 Maxi
Maxi
dl
d
l
d
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Principles of installation and earthing systems
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The earthing system should have:
a resistance less than or equal to 10 ohms.
If this value cannot be reached, the earthing system should contain a
minimum of 100 m of buried electrode, and knowing that the length of each
vertical or horizontal element should not exceed 20 m.
An exterior loop earthing system should be buried at least 0.5 meters below the
ground and at least 1 m from the walls.
The earthing system value must be measured by conventional means on the
insulated earthing system from all conductor elements.
The lightning conductors earthing system is connected in equipotential
configuration either directly to the buried ground circuit or via a bar left free at the
bottom of the down conductor.
There are several types of earthing systems which depend mainly on the
environment in which they will be installed:
Triangulated
8m
8m
8m
45
45
1m
Ground
Wall
0.60 m
8m
8m
8m
45
45
1m
Ground
Wall
0.60 m
2m
2m
6060
1m
Ground
Wall
0.60 m
2m
2m
1m
Ground
Wall
0.60 m
The checking of one installation must be done according to the level of protection
(every 2 years for level I and every 4 years for level IV).
Level of protection Normal periodicity Normal periodicity
I 2 years 1 year
II 3 years 2 years
III 3 years 2 years
IV 4 years 3 years
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Systems of protection
Overvoltage protections
Practical Guide
The indirect effects of the lightning are numerous. For this reason we have to protect all the
electrical, electronic and computer
elements. That is why all the products of protection against overvoltages were created.
There are 3 main families of protection:
- Energy networks protections:
Protect all the electrical material against the overvoltages from the energy network.
Divided in class according to the protection required.
Protections installed in parallel.
Protections equipped with varistors and spark gaps.
- VLV protections:
Divided in class to the protection required.
Exist for all types of VLV network or transmission.
In series on the installation.
Equipped with transil diodes and tripolar spark gaps.
- Coaxial protections:
Existing products for specific applications (GSM, TV, UHF systems).
Bi-directional products equipped with passive components.
Installed in series on the incoming line near to the equipment.
Common rules valid for all ranges in order to ensure the safety of the people and the working of
the products under best conditions:
The choice of the Up level of protection depends on the electric sensitivity and also on the
existence or not of an ESE Lightning
Protection systems
Overvoltage protections
Practical Guide
EF
20
EF
20
EF
20
- The cables should run separate from other conductors, and the earthing system should have the
shortest possible route to the
equipotentiality bar or the body of the cabinet.
- The path of the conductors needs to be optimized, paying attention to the fact that the input
wires on the surge protective device be
distinct from those of the output.
- The output protected by an overvoltage arrester must be taken to the same terminals, on the
surge protective device and breaking
device installed for end of life protection.
- The total length of the connections, breaking device and protection device must not exceed 50
cm.
Connection equipment
- Any separate ground connection.
- If in an electric board or a cabinet, and if the link to the general ground is too long, an
intermediate ground terminal box shall be
installed.
- One ground connection per building or per protected installation is required.
- To optimize the installation, the resistance of this ground connection must be the lowest possible
HF impedance.
- A check should be made to ensure that there are no connections within the same building or
electrical cabinet to separate ground
connection distributions with remote equipotentiality devices.
All these installation rules are valid for all protections.
Earthing system
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Systems of protection
Principles of installation
Practical Guide
The choice of the surge protective devices to set up, depends on the behaviour of the electric
material to protect. The characteristics
of the surge protective devices were studied to protect al levels of an electric installation. There are
4 classes of shock voltages: 1.5 kV,
2.5 kV, 4 kV and 6 kV. Belong to a class depends on the electrical resistance to the material to the
overvoltages.
Some important values:
Uc: the maximum voltage under continuous operating conditions.
Up: the residual voltage in kV transmitted by the equipment when these
protection devices are kept to their nominal current.
In: the nominal discharge current. It is the peak value of a current in the
8/20 wave form, flowing in the overvoltage arrester.
Iimp: Maximum discharge current in wave 10/350.
Un: the nominal operating voltage. It characterizes the simple voltage between
phase and neutral.
Imax: discharge current that the overvoltage arrester can withstand once.
Rules of installation
F1
I
d1
d2
F2
d3 5a 5b
SPD
BP
E
M
L1
L2
L3
N
PE
RCD
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Systems of protection
Principles of installation
Practical Guide
- These protections are installed in series at the entrance of the installation, on the
customer side of the network termination. For maximum protection they are
placed close to the equipment if the equipment is located far from the network
termination (30 m or more).
- The connection to the earthing system is compulsory to ensure proper operation
of the protection.
- Respect the incoming/outgoing wiring direction.
- Do not connect in parallel incoming and outgoing lines.
- Check proper wiring of the earthing system.
- The earth conductor is connected with the main earth of the installation
according to the rule of the shortest possible path.
- It is recommended to have spare protection units to be able to quickly replace
any faulty ones.
- Products shall never be opened in order to avoid any destruction or failure and
to keep the warranty running.
EQUIPMENT
Output 1b
Output 2a
Output 2b
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ASS 4212 A2
see page 68
AFH 8041 PC
see page 54
AFK 0419 PT
see page 60
AFK 8000RV
see page 59
AFK 0020 RP
see page 60
AFB 1062 2D
see page 42
AFY 7600 EA
see page 62
AFZ 0514 PD
see page 48
AFK 0080 BC
see page 59
ASS 1114 D1
see page 67
AFV 0907 CF
see page 46
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AST 4001 CC
see page 88
AFH 6414 AC
see page 55
AST 7403 CC
see page 86
AFH 6032 BM
see page 53
AFJ 0812 RE
see page 56
ASX 5001 CO
see page 92
AFF 0836 PC
see page 50
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AY7 9161 BO
see page 100
AFH 1057 CS
see page 54
AFK 0901 GT
see page 59
ASX 5005 CO
see page 91
AST 4001 CC
see page 88
ASS 1106 C1
see page 67
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Protection of a church
Practical Guide
AFB 1006 SE
see page 43
AFH 0030 AM
see page 53
AFJ 0819 RL
see page 56
ASS 1114 D1
see page 67
ASS 4212 A2
see page 68
AFM 6422 AF
see page 55
AFG 0030 CC
see page 52
AFH 2030 CM
AFH 8030 CC
see page 53
Installations
Control, maintenance and safety
Efficiency and reliability of a Lightning installation
Control and maintenance of the installations
Removal of radioactive lightning conductors and measures of
contamination
Prestigious References 36
In France
In the World
reference points.
In situ tests
33
According to the decree of 11/10/83 which forbids the manufacture and trade of
radioactive lightning conductors, Franklin France proposes that you dispose of the
radioactive lightning conductors and to ensure their recycling by ANDRA (National
agency for the management of the radioactive scraps).
The teams of Franklin Assistance are qualified to do this disposal, its collection
and storage, in compliance with safety procedures required. It is also at your
disposal for the teams to measure contamination of sites and to advice or inform
you.
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Prestigious references
In France
Among numerous prestigious references in France and in the world
Other references available upon request.
Elysee Palace
Butagaz, production site,
Aubigny-sur-Nre
Airbus Industries,Toulouse Cathedral, Rodez Nice, Airport
Hippodrome,
Longchamp
Shell, port, Airport Airport
GDF
Military
engineer
Snecma
SNPE
GDF
GEC Alstom
Rhodia
DCN
Insurances MMA
Gendarmerie School
Castle,
Versailles
Port
Nuclear
Central
EDF
CEA
Haras
IFP,
Opra
Airport
Customs,
penitentiary centres
Fire-men,
regional aid centre
Castle of
Chambord
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Prestigious references
In the world
Refinery of Tabriz
Vasco de Gama Bridge,
Portugal
Bouygues
TV transmissions
Legislative Palace
of Montevideo Ayutaya Temple, Thailand
Refinery of Sumatra
Telecom
Canada
US Radars
Air Force Algrie Tlcom,
Minist. P&T et Df.
Mosques, Ports
African Explosive Co.
GSM networks
Petroleos Mexicanos,
Sony, Carrefour, Hospitals
ESSO,
banks
Mining Sites
Chili
Plus Petrol,
Shell, Nestl
Universities
TV transmissions
Ministry of Defence,
BP, Shell
Space centre
guyanais
Minist. Defence,
BP, Shell
Telecom Portugal
Royal
Air Force
Reuter,
GSM networks,
Fedex Europe
Ericsson
thermic central
Tunisian GSM,
Military Sites,
Presidential palace
Minist. of the Defence,
Airport,
Coca-Cola
Elf
Alstom
Kinshasa
Airport, golfs
Ports & airports,
Malagasi Telecom
Military Sites
BP Pipelines
BASF, Samsung
Golf Sultan Brunei
Jakarta Airport
Shangai Tower
Shenzhen Tel.
Radar stations
Samsung,
Toshiba,
Cementeries
Abatale
GSM, Lanka Bell
Pakistan
Nat. Power
Company
Hospitals, Mosque,
Presidential Palace
Congress Palace
Golfs,
Airports
Banks
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Prestigious references
In the world
But also:
Find herewith one of our references in image and in action:
Palace of the Prime minister of Malaisia in 2005
Lightning Products
Lightning conductors
Lightning counter
Elevation rods and fixings
Meshed cage protection
Conductors and fixings
Earthings
Equipotentiality
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46
47
50
52
59
61
40
H (m) 15 s 30 s 45 s 60 s
2 7 11 15 19
4 15 23 31 38
6 19 29 38 48
8 20 29 39 48
10 20 29 39 48
20 20 29 39 48
30 20 29 39 48
60 20 29 39 48
Rp (m) T = 15 s T = 30 s T = 45 s T = 60 s
h (m) Np I II III I II III I II III I II III
2 13 18 29 19 25 28 25 32 36 31 39 43
4 25 36 41 38 51 57 51 65 72 63 78 85
6 32 46 52 48 64 72 63 81 90 79 97 107
8 33 47 54 49 65 73 64 82 91 79 98 108
10 34 49 56 49 66 75 64 83 92 79 99 109
20 35 55 63 50 71 81 65 86 97 80 102 113
30 35 58 69 50 73 85 65 89 101 80 104 116
60 35 60 75 50 75 90 65 90 105 80 105 120
This capacity gives them greater efficiency in the role of "preferential capture points"
compared to any other point of the building they protect. Therefore, these lightning
conductors offer superior guarantees during low intensity discharges (2 to 5 kA)
compared with simple rod type lightning conductors, which can only intercept them
over short distances.
The zones of protection of lightning conductors are obtained theoretically by plotting
the electro-geomatric model, but are in practice, for low heights, comparable to a cone
of revolution whose excitation is the tip of the lightning conductor.
French Standard NF C 17-100 describes the calculation method applicable to Franklin
and meshed cages rods.
French Standard NF C 17-102, deals with Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning
conductors and takes into account the levels of protection Np depending on:
the excitation advance
the level of protection Np according to the degree of severity (I to III) determinated
previously by an assessment of the lightning risk, done with the calculus "Lightning Risk " software
developed by FRANKLIN
FRANCE in compliance with the standard.
The excitation distance D considered according to the level of protection required D (I) = 20 m, D
(II) = 45 m, D (III) = 60 m.
The table below gives the Rp (m) values for the three levels of protection Np depending on the
actual height h (m) of the lightning
conductor in relation to the different planes considered.
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Take in account the energetic information to choose the tracer which can become
an ascending tracer.
Maintain the propagation of the tracer by discharge of the power device.
Source of energy autonomous and clean
- Solar (2) or wind (1) energy for the "power device"
- Atmospheric electrical field for the "impulse device" (3).
Consider the cloud polarity.
Radius of curve of the head optimize to reduce the corona effect and guarantee
lightning conductor
Lightning Products
The Saint-Elme Active lightning conductor was tested in the high voltage laboratory Bazet (CEB)
in compliance with the
NFC 17-102 standard and is subject of tests campaign in situ.
The Saint-Elme Active lightning conductors exitation advance device has been determinated
comparing to a rod of reference
obtained in short-circuiting the double device of this lightning conductor.
Complete lightning conductor conditionned
in carton box.
- Weight: 7 kg
- Dimensions: 800 x 200 x 240 mm
Test
AFV 0100 TT
Saint-Elme Active
range
Packaging
The Saint-Elme Active lightning conductor can be tested on site, with its
remote control tester (initial checking, periodic checking in compliance with NFC
17-102 and decrees in force, maintenance, ).
Simple and fast, the test does not require any particular operation of dismounting
of the lightning conductor and can be done safety from the ground.
Saint-Elme Active
2D
2D
2D
2D
30
60
30
60
30
60
30
60
AFB
AFB
AFB
AFB
1030
1060
1730
1760
2D
2D
2D
2D
AFB
AFB
AFB
AFB
1032
1062
1732
1762
2D
2D
2D
2D
Not included
Not included
Included
Included
Dimensions
* Counter.
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Type - Church
Historical
monument Aladin
Model 2 m stainless steel 1.5 m polished copper
2 m polished 2.4 m chromium
copper copper
Counter t (s) Without With Without With Without Without With
SE6 15 AFB1006SE AFB1706SE AFB3006SE AFB3706SE AFB0016SE AFB4006SE AFB4706SE
SE9 30 AFB1009SE AFB1709SE AFB3009SE AFB3709SE AFB0019SE AFB4009SE AFB4709SE
SE12 45 AFB1012SE AFB1712SE - - AFB0112SE - SE15 60 AFB1015SE AFB1715SE AFB3015SE - AFB0115SE - -
Lightning rods
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NF C 17-100
Franklin lightning conductors, which are tappered, have a perfectly slender and
attractive point. They exist in nickel/chromium-plated copper and stainless steel
versions. They have a standard length of 2.4 m and can be extended by the
addition of treated steel or stainless steel elevation rods. These systems do not
require guying and can be up to 7 or 8 m long. The tip of Franklin lightning
conductors features a solid point of marine bronze or stainless steel.
Type Total Base Weight Elevatlon
Ref. Designation of height o.d. (kg) rods
point (m) (mm) number
AFA
AFA
AFA
AFA
0001
0002
0003
0004
PF
PF
PF
PF
Franklin
Franklin
Franklin
Franklin
lightning
lightning
lightning
lightning
rod
rod
rod
rod
AFA
AFA
AFA
AFA
1001
1002
1003
1004
PF
PF
PF
PF
Franklin
Franklin
Franklin
Franklin
lightning
lightning
lightning
lightning
rod
rod
rod
rod
Stainless
Stainless
Stainless
Stainless
steel
steel
steel
steel
2.40
4.15
5.90
7.65
30
34
42
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3.41 7.39 1
12.41 2
17.99 3
- - 0.35 This model is only available in stainless steel. The points are bent to keep them
out of fumes and corrosive vapours. They are generally used in quantities of two
or more, depending on the diameter of the stack.
Not applicable beyond values marked x.
Only the fictive sphere and mesh methods are applicable in this case.
h is the height of the device above the volume to be protected.
"a" is the hall-angle of the vertex of the cone of revolution, defining the radius of
protection.
Protection levels I, Il, III, and IV are defined by the NF C 17-100 standard.
AFA 0100 PF Multi-point Chrome plated bronze
Height Straight Ref. Designation Type Bend Base Weight (m) se(cmti)on a o.d. (kg)
AFA 1005 PF
Franklin lightning Stainless
1 0.30 30 M10 0.67
"Industrial stack" steel
AFA 1006 PF
Franklin lightning Stainless
2.40 0.80 30 30 3.41
"Industrial stack" steel
Lightning Products
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12
3
4
1
2
3
4
ESE Kit
Simple Rod Kit
Earthing Kit
Vane Kit
AGN 7730 AT
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Lightning counter
Lightning Products
Description
Ordering code AFV 0907 CF
Counting range 00 to 99
Counter threshold IEC 60-1 and 1180-1 1 kA in 8/20 wave
(Minimal discharge current detected) (no detection below 150 A)
Maximum discharge current detected 100 kA in 8/20 wave*
in compliance with IEC 60-1 and 1180-1 (150 kA in 4/10 wave)
Permanent working current None
Terminal capacity 8 mm (50 mm2)
Necessary circuit breaker No
Operating temperature range - 30 C / + 80 C
Protection index IP53
Dimensions 165 x 92 x 47 mm
Weight 430 g
AFV 0907 CF
Installation
Lightning
conductor
Down
conductor
Protective tube
Earthing system
Lightning
counter
Control junction
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Franklin elevation rods, consisting of 2 m elements, nest into each other, avoiding
bolting and water infiltration, that can cause premature corrosion.
These heavy-duty rods require no guying.
They are delivered with conductor connecting clamps.
"Standard" version: drawn seamless steel, galvanized.
"Corrosive atmosphere" version: stainless steel.
Support sockets for caulking or welding
These sockets are designed to accomodate lightning conductor staffs or elevation
rods by simple fitting. Like the elevation rods, they feature a hammered out section
adjusted to 25 cm.They can be used as sockets for caulking in concrete cubes or
can be welded to the structural steelwork.
Ref. Designation Type Dimensions Part for Concrete Weight (mm) ca(mulkmin)g (cmubme) (kg)
AFD 2200 FS
Caulking socket
for lightning conductor Galvanized steel 750 250 250 1.52
""
6.54
Overall Number Base Weight Ref. Designation Type height of element o.d. (kg) (m) (mm)
AFC
AFC
AFC
AFC
AFC
AFC
AFC
AFC
AFC
AFC
AFC
2001
2021
2031
2002
2003
1001
1022
1023
1002
1003
5001
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
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For offset fixing of lightning conductor masts and elevation rod on towers, vertical
pipes, metal frameworks.
Ref. Designation Type Passage Weight
(mm) (kg)
AFZ 0412 SL SL brackets Galvanized steel 30 to 50 1.82
""
"offset" brackets
310 mm
""
1.68
Fixing brackets presented below are designed for lightning conductors installation
such as:
Lightning Products
AFZ 0513 SL
AFZ 2008 PS
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Generally used to fix lightning conductors and their elevation rods to stacks,
concrete masts, etc.
Ref. Designation Type Clamping Weight
(m) (kg)
Observations
AFZ 2012 PS Taping
Galvanized
25 to 60 0.9
For lightning conductor
steel or elevation rod
AFD 2010 PS Strip coil 40 mm
Galvanized
steel
5 In 25 m rolls
" - 1 In 5 m rolls
Three-feet saddle are designed for fixing the lightning conductors and elevation
rods in terrace or on the ground. Made of galvanized steel, it can be used for every
lightning conductors and elevation rods with a diameter of 50 cm.
AFD 2011 PS Strip coil 40 mm
Height Drilling
Distance
Ref. Designation Weight
(mm) (mm)
between feet
(mm) (kg)
AFD 3200 FS Universal Three-feet 800 M 10 max. 385 6.00
Fixing of Saint-Elme lightning conductors and 2.40 m Franklin rods only on towers
and metal frameworks.
Ref. Designation Type dPiaasmseatgeer W(ekigg)ht Observations
AFD 0411 EB Threaded base Treated steel M 16 0.88
AFD 1411 EB Threaded base Stainless steel M 16 0.87
Taping
Three-feet saddle
AFZ 2012 PS
AFD 2010 PS
Saddle
Water deflecting cones
Lightning Products
AFD 3200 FS
AFD 0411 EB
delivered drilled
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The mesh of a cage is defined according to the level of protection required. The
highest points, the overstructures and the crossings are equipped with strike
points.
Level of protection Fictive sphere radius Mesh size Space between down
(m) R (m) (m) conductors (m)
I 20 5 x 5 10
II 30 10 x 10 15
III 45 15 x 15 20
IV 60 20 x 20 25
Threaded rods, carriage bolt mounts and expansion mounts are delivered
with seal collars.
Franklin strike points are designed for use on industrial buildings, residential
buildings and private homes.
These points are easy to install, gently tapered and entirely conical, lightweight,
rugged and attractive. They are available in several dimensions, in
nickel/chromium plated copper and stainless steel.
Their tips are fitted with a solid point of marine bronze or stainless steel.
They are threaded at the base for fixing by stud gun, plug, bolting, on all materials.
A fixing bracket, designed for flat and round conductors, is inserted at the fixing
point, so that clamping guarantees perfect electrical continuity. An added
advantage is the possibility of creating a cable path without taking account of the
point positions. These can be determined subsequently, and points can be added
or removed without any difficulty.
Ref. Designation Type Height Base Weight
(mm) Dimensions (kg)
AFE 0050 PC Strike point Nickel/chromium 500 M10 0.44
AFE 0100 PC Strike point " 1000 M10 0.72
AFE 1050 PC Strike point Stainless steel 500 M10 0.43
AFE 1100 PC Strike point " 1000 M10 0.67
AFE 0051 PC
Strike point
for cage multipoint Nickel/chromium 500 M10 0.79
AFE 0101 PC
Strike point for cage multipoint
AFF 0501 PC
Extra fixing
Tin-plated copper
bracket for tape
AFF 0502 PC
"
65 x 30 mm 0.07
""
140
0.080
0.065
"
85 12 x 60 0.045
0.12
0.430
Lightning Products
Level of protection
Strike points
Fixings for strike points
NF C 17-100 AFE 0100 PC
AFE 0050 PC
AFF 0502 PC
AFF 0501 PC
AFF 2025 PC
AFF 2030 PC
AFF 0835 PC
Meshed cages
AFF 0836 PC
Meshed cages
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Fixing strike points to tubular masts such as aerial masts.
Cement "point support" studs: these studs, consisting of a black plastic envelope
filled with cement, are used to fix strike points of meshed cages when
waterproofing of the roof, terrace and acroteria must not be touched. Can be fixed
by cement adhesive.
AFJ
AFF
AFF
AFF
AFF
AFF
AFJ
AFF
AFF
AFF
AFF
0811
0835
0501
0503
0501
0501
0812
8036
2030
0501
0501
RE
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
RE
PC
PC AFF 8040 PC
PC AFH 6413 AC
PC AFF 2025 PC AFF 0836 PC
Lightning Products
AFD 0416 AA
AFF 0503 PC
Aerial mast adaptors
Cement "point support" studs
"Point support" bases
Fixing details for meshed cages
AFF 8036 PC
The "Point support" bases can be used in certain cases. It can be used as collars
fixings for strike points.
Conductors
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Ref. Designation Type Dimensions Cross-section Weight
(mm) (mm2) (kg/m)
AFG 0302 CP
Flat conductor
Tin-plated copper 27 x 2 > 50 0.49
(by 50 and 80 m)
AFG 4303 CP
Aluminium flat conductor
Aluminium 30 x 3 90 0.24
(by 100 m)
AFG 2333 CP Tape 33.5 x 3 (by 50 m) Galvanized steel 33.5 x 3 100 0.81
AFG 6303 CP Flat conductor in PVC Copper 30 x 3 > 50 0.25
AFG 1011 CP Stainless steel tape 30 x 2 (by 25 m) Stainless steel 30 x 2 > 50 0.48
AFG 1012 CP Stainless steel tape 30 x 2 (by 50 m) Stainless steel 30 x 2 > 50 0.48
0028
0018
0008
2008
2018
0008
0303
5038
0025
0035
0016
""
> 50 0.25
Lightning Products
Flat Conductors
Round conductors
Flexible braids
Preformed elbows
Shunts
AFG 0302 CP
AFG 0008 CR
AFG 0303 CS
AFG 0030 CC
AFG 0230 ST
AFG 0430 ST
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Conductors fixings
Lightning Products
1030
2030
2040
8030
- 0.006
To fix flat conductors on tile or slate roofs.
AFH 0030 BF Clip for zinc roof Tin-plated copper
""
100 0.026
Roof clips: for fixing flat conductors on zinc shingles or roof, pop rivets on shingles
and welding on metal roofs.
To fix flat conductors on flat waterproof roof terraces. These brackets are attached
by heat cementing.
Ref. Designation Type Dimensions Weight
(mm) (kg)
AFH 7000 AC Fixing collar for flat conductor Brass 50 x 16 0.026
Fixing of flat conductors on different support types. Delivered with wood screw in
steel M7 x 40.
AFH 0031 AM
AFH 0030 AM
AFH 0030 BF
AFH 6032 BM
Driving in hooks
Staples
Roof clips
"Mamouth" brackets
Collars
AFH 2030 CM
AFH 8030 CC
AFH 7000 AC
Conductors fixings
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These fixings can be used to fasten flat and round conductors to angle type metal
supports.
For clamping conductors around cylindrical elements such as tubes, tubular
towers, masts etc. Stainless steel collars. Clamping by hexagon head screw or by
gripper.
Ref. Designation Type Fixing Weight (kg)
AFH 2000 AC Frame clip for round conductor 8 or 10 Galvanized steel Thickness 10 mm max. 0.105
AFH 2001 AC Frame clip for flat conductor 30 x 2 Galvanized steel Thickness 10 mm max. 0.105
AFH 6501 CL Clips for round cond. 8 on flat support Plated steel Thickness 7 to 11 mm max. 0.002
"""
"""
AFH 1054 CS " " "
AFH 1052 CS
35 to 52 0.026
AFH 1053 CS
47 to 67 0.030
62 to 82 0.032
"
0.08
Lightning Products
Fixing for angle plates, towers and metal
frameworks
Gutter passages
Clamping collars
Expansion rivets
Cement "conductor support" studs
NFC 17-100 and NFC 17-102 Standards
Three fixings per meter linear.
AFH 2000 AC
AFH 2001 AC
AFH 2002 PG
AFH 1051 CS
AFH 8040 PC
AFH 1057 CS
AFH 8039 PC
(1)
in polypropylene.
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Conductors fixings
Lightning Products
Made in stainless steel, these clips are used to fix flat down conductors 30 x 2 or
30 x 3. Fixing with pop rivets or screws.
Ref. Designation Observations Weight (kg)
AFH 6500 CL Tape clip for 30 x 2 Fixing hole diam 4 mm 0.002
AFH 6502 CL Tape clip for 30 x 3 Fixing hole diam 4 mm 0.002
AFH 0075 RP Alu pop rivet 4 x 12.5 Box of 100 units 0.100
These clips, made of inalterable synthetic material, are used to fix round and flat
conductors to all materials.
Fixing thread diameter 6 mm. The "pad" model is also used with expansion rivets
and "pop" rivets. "Plug" model: plug diameter 8 mm.
The "support" model concerns the following accessories to which it adapts. Stud
gun model: 6 mm diameter.
Ref. Designation Observations Weight (kg)
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
AFH
6413
6414
6415
6416
6405
6406
6407
6408
AC
AC
AC
AC
AC
AC
AC
AC
Clip
Clip
Clip
Clip
Clip
Clip
Clip
Clip
6417
6418
6419
6420
6421
6422
Conductors fixings
Lightning Products
Made of spring metal, channel clips can connect two tapes together easily and
attractively, As a rule, two clips mounted in opposition are used for these
connections. The large clip allows a cross and tee coupling.
Ref. Designation Type Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg)
AFJ 0811 RE Channel clip 30 mm Spring bronze 30 x 30 x 7 0.026
AFJ 0812 RE Channel clip 90 mm Spring bronze 90 x 30 x 7 0.070
Conductor interconnections.
0005
0819
0008
0817
0818
0458
0558
1558
0388
RC
RC
RC
RC
"
36 x 39 x 46 16 to 95 2 x M8 154
"
64 x 21 6 to 50 4 x M5 76
Conductors fixings
Lightning Products
Choice between:
One mould for 25 mm2 cable AFK 5101 SA
or
One mould for 35 mm2 cable AFK 5102 SA
or
One mould for 50 mm2 cable AFK 5103 SA
(Each mold is used for welding to a vertical metal support)
and
20 welds
Composed of:
One mould for horizontally welded flat cable
One mould for horizontally welded flat cable in flat position
One mould for a flat crossing of two conductors
One mould for a vertical crossing of two conductors
10 welds for each connection
In addition to "standard" bonds, Franklin can also provide 3 welding kits.
Each of these kits has been specially designed to meet the requirements of
each specialist's activity.
clamp
G-cramp
scraper
brush
primer
1 plastic case
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Conductors fixings
Lightning Products
AFK 5401 SA AFK 5402 SA AFK 5403 SA AFK 5404 SA
AFK 5405 SA AFK 5407 SA AFK 5408 SA AFK 5409 SA
AFK 5410 SA AFK 5411 SA AFK 5413 SA AFK 5414 SA
Other possibilities
Other possibilities are available in addition to those in kits. Please contact us.
Examples of kits:
Ref. Designation Weight (kg)
AFK
AFK
AFK
AFK
AFK
AFK
5101
5102
5103
5200
5301
5302
SA
SA
SA
SA
SA
SA
Choice between:
Two moulds for 25 x 2 mm braid AFK5301SA
Welds produced:
On horizontal metal support
90 crossing of two conductors
or
Two moulds for 30 x 3 mm braid AFK5302SA
Welds produced:
On horizontal metal support
90 crossing of two conductors
and
20 welds for each connection
Computer kit
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Earthings
Lightning Products
NF C 17-100 and NFC 17-102 standards:
Earthing equipment.
Ref. Designation Type Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg)
AFK 4200 FP Protective tube Galvanized steel 40 x 4 x 2000 1.26
for flat conductor 30 mm
AFK 4204 FP
Protective tube
Stainless steel 40 x 4 x 2000 0.83
for round conductor 30 mm
AFK 4201 FP Protective tube for flat conductor Stainless steel 20 x 2000 2.18
Used in some cases as earth connections. They consist of red copper in a mesh
of 115 x 40 mm.
Designed to accomodate control junctions when these are provided on the ground,
as well as all mechanical interconnections to the earthing network.
Ref. Designation Type Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg)
AFK 8000 RV PVC inspection pit Slate grey PVC 170 x 170 x 90 0.9
AFK 8001 RV
AFK 8002 RV
"
Control junctions
Protective tubes
Multistrand coupling and earth bars
Earth pits
Earthing grids and plates
Earthing tester: refer page 98.
AFK
AFK
AFK
AFK
AFK
AFK
60
0080
0004
8000
0900
4200
8001
BC
RM
RV
GT
FP
RV
Earthings
Lightning Products
Copper earth rods with a steel core for greater hammer penetration rigidity.
Can be lengthened by elements using conical brass clamps, ensuring a perfect
electrical continuity.
- Constant copper thicknesses
- Diameters and dimensions according to table.
Ref. Designation (mm) Length (m) Weight (kg)
AFK
AFK
AFK
AFK
0316
0416
0319
0419
PT
PT
PT
PT
Copper-steel
Copper-steel
Copper-steel
Copper-steel
earth
earth
earth
earth
rod
rod
rod
rod
16
16
19
19
1.5 1.9
2 2.56
1.5 2.76
2 3.89
0010
0020
2016
2019
0016
0019
2069
2070
AFK
AFK
AFK
AFK
AFK
AFK
AFK
AFH
61
0101
1029
2069
0020
0316
0016
2016
8000
PT
PT
BE
RP
PT
MA
PE
PS
Equipotentiality devices
Lightning Products
Equipotentiality bar
Clips for equipotentiality connections
Ref. Designation Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg)
AFK 0020 BE
Equipotentiality bar, 2 x 8 holes
200 x 50 x 5 0.59
Dia. 10 + insulators
AFK 0125 BE Equipotentiality bar, 70 holes, Dia. 10 1750 x 25 x 5 1.70
AFK 0080 BE Equipotentiality bar, 140 holes, Dia. 10 1750 x 80 x 5 5.60
AFK 0100 BE Equipotentiality bar, 140 holes, Dia. 10 1750 x 100 x 5 7.00
AFH 4000 IT Earth bar isolator 40 x 40 0.10
These bars are used for the equipotential connection of the various ground
conductors (cable, round or flat) and provide the possibility of disconnecting.
They can be installed on a wall, rack or bay frame etc. or in an inspection pit.
Ref. Designation Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg)
AFK 0001 ST Ground coil 225 x 68 x 102 1.33
This coil is installed in series on the equipotential link between two earthing
systems.
For example, between the lightning conductor's earthing and the mass grounding.
It increases the impedance of the connection which, on a short connection,
reduces the shock effect and energy transmission to the electrical distribution,
without compromising equipotentiality.
This device, which presents no danger to personal safety, complies with standards
NF C 15-100, NF C 17-100 and NF C 17-102.
The coil is connected as close as possible to the mass ground (wall or inspection
pit).
Inductance: 20 H / 10 MHz
""
""
32-50 50
50-75 50
Ground coil
AFH 8102 CE
AFK 0001 ST
AFK 0020 BE
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Equipotentiality devices
Lightning Products
Purpose
Due to their shape and exposed position, TV and other professional antennas
often receive discharges of static or atmospheric electricity.The damage sustained
is often considerable and may destroy both the antenna and any equipment
connected to it.
To avoid this damage, and reduce the risks, surge divester should be installed on
the grounding circuit.
Surge divester
Equipotentiality surge divester
Reference AFY 7600 EA
Applications TV antennas,
Type Inox + resin
Discharge current 100 kA, 10 x (8/20)
Level of protection Up
(Impulse spark-over voltage, 1.2/50 wave) 1.5 kV
Couplings Per collars
Protection index IP65
Dimensions 180 x 50 x 40 mm
Weight (kg) 0.35
To be sure of the potential balancing of the different earths when a direct link
between the earths is not allowed by the application.
AFY 7600 EA
AFK 0112 BE
AFK 0111 EG
Overvoltage Products
Energy networks 64
Miscellaneous
Cabinets of protection 71
Modular cabinets 230/400 V networks
Mobile protections 77
Strategic networks 78
Surge suppressers
19" rack units
Miscellaneous 82
Overvoltage counter
Coordination coils and filter
Overvoltage Products
Electric networks
65
Energy networks
Overvoltage products
Interference and discharges of atmospheric origin (lightning induced surges and
electrostatic discharges) can create very
strong electromagnetic radiation over large distances which can destroy all equipment
connected to any nearby power lines.
(Highly energetic discharges with long duration times, overvoltages larger than the components
damage threshold voltage of electronic
equipment, inductive effects due to overvoltages with steep slopes). Whether routed inside or
outside the buildings, all lines are at risk
from such discharges and the use of protections are here presented is highly recommended for
protecting the equipment to which they
are connected.
Concerns
The induced currents are diverted to the earth before they can reach the equipment
connected to the downstream power
network while the overvoltages are kept to a harmless level and the equipment running in total
transparency for the user.
Purpose
These devices are recommended for protecting any equipment connected to main
power supplies in the case of domestic
and industrial installations. The selection of the products type is done taking into account the
exposition degree to lightning of the
area (NFC 17-100 or IEC 364 and IEC 61643-1), installation in isolated or metropolitan area, cost
and sensitive level of the equipment
to protect, the neutral earthing system, the installation mode.
Application
These products offer a large panel of performances with discharge current ranging from (5 kA to
160 kA in wave 8/20 s and 10 kA to
100 kA in wave 10/350 s), protection levels of 600 V (diode arrays or products based on the
association of varistors and surge
arrestors) to 4000 V (encapsulated spark gaps only), short response time, redundancy of the
protection for applications in isolated
areas, products for external applications
Installation
Comply with NF C 15-100, IEC 60364, UTE C 15-443, NF C 61-740
and IEC 61-643-1 standards
F1, F2: Fuses or circuit breaker.
P: Surge Protective Device (SPD).
BP: Earth
E: Equipments.
PE: Conductor of protection.
M: Mass of equipments.
Reduce at the maximum the area tinted grey of
the loop formed by the conductors perturbed.
d1+d2+d3: the shortest as possible (< 50 cm recommended).
Overvoltage products
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25 kA and 100 kA (10/350) modular protections
120/208 V and 230/400 V networks - Level I Applications
Standards: EN 61643-11 (NF C 61-740, VDE 0675, IEC 61643-1 /
2002),
UL 1449 ed. 2, ANSI C62.41, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5
Installation rules and electrical safety: NF C 15-100, IEC 60364 or the national equivalent electrical standard.
2+0, 3+0 or 4+0 ("C1" type): protection L-PE et N-PE (connexion of type 1). 3+1 ou 1+1 ("C2" type): protection L-N et N-PE (connexion of type 2). L:
line. N: neutral. PE: earth.
2 MOV: varistor. GDT: encapsulated sparkgap. 3 EN 61643-11: product tested with its associated overcurrent protection (IEC 61643-1/1998: without).
4 max. calibre of fuses upstream the SPD (circuit breaker: 80 A). 5 TT systems: RCD compulsory upstream "C1" type SPDs.
1
These products are based on very high energy varistors and encapsulated spark gaps, these surge
protective devices are designed for protecting the inputs of main power supplies for highly exposed
sites. Their flow capacities are much higher than the minimum requirements of NF C 15-100 and
IEC 60364 electrical standards (sites protected against direct lightning: protection of networks
inputs with 12.5 kA/class I SPDs).
Products equipped with end of life indicators and terminals for remote monitoring. Mounting on
symmetrical DIN rail foot (EN 50022).
Applications types: main boards of main and secondary buildings.
Description
F2 compulsory if F1 > max. calibre. 4 Protection of neutral
compulsory. Earth: 5a or 5b link. Total length d1+d2+d3 as
short as possible (< 50 cm recommended)
Electric networks
Class I modular surge protective devices - T1-25 range
Electric networks
Class I and II modular surge protective devices - T1-12.5 range
Overvoltage products
(RM) 11-12: normal / 11-14: fault (max. 250 Vac / 0.5 A or 125 Vdc / 1 A)
V: red indicator at end of life (red = fault)
These products are based on very high energy varistors and encapsulated sparkgaps, these surge
protective
devices are dedicated to the protection of the inputs of highly exposed sites. They fully comply with
the
minimum requirements of NF C 15-100 and IEC 60364 electrical standards (sites with lightning
conductors:
protection of the networks inputs with 12.5 kA/class 1 SPDs).
Products equipped with end of life indicators and terminals for remote monitoring. Mounting on
symmetrical
DIN rail foot (EN 50022). Standards applications: Main boards of main and secondary buildings.
Description
Ordering code 2 and 4 poles
1 pole (L3)
Nominal voltage Un
Type of network (single phase, three phase)
Neutral earthing systems
Protection modes1 / Diagram type
Technology2
Max.operating voltage Uc (L-N/N-PE)
TOV withstand characteristics Ut
Discharge current3 Iimp
IEC 61643-11 In
(L-N/N-PE) Imax
Protection level Up at In
(L-N/N-PE) Up at In = 25 kA
Residual overvoltage Ures to 3 kA
(L-N/N-PE) Ures to Iimp
Specific energy (Charge) W/R
(L-N/N-PE) Q
Response time (L-N/N-PE)
Residual current / Follow current (L-N/N-PE)
Thermal disconnection and end of life indicator
Associated overcurrent protection4
Short circuit withstand
Residual Current Device (RCD)5
Remote monitoring (RM) Capacity
Wiring length / Torque
L, N, PE terminals Capacity
Wiring length / Torque
Operating temperature range
Enclosure: Protection index / Material
Location category / Number of ports
Weight (L3)
ASS1111C1
ASS1111L1
120 V
all
L3
TT, TNS, TNC
L3: TNC
2+0 / A
L3: 1+0 / B
MOV
175 V
> 208 V
12.5 kA
40 kA
80 kA
1 kV
0.85 kV
0.53 kV
0.65 kV
40 kJ/
(6.25 A.s)
< 25 ns
< 2 mA / yes
ASS1113D1
120 V
three phase
TT, TNS
3+1 / C
MOV+GDT
175 / 255 V
> 208 V
12.5/50 kA
40/50 kA
80/100 kA
1/1.2 kV
0.85/1.2 kV
0.53/0.15 kV
0.65/0.6 kV
40/625 kJ/
(6.25/25 A.s)
< 25/100 ns
< 2 mA / - / 100 A
yes (N-PE: - )
ASS1112C1
ASS1111L1
230 V
all
L3
TT, TNS, TNC
L3: TNC
2+0 / A
L3: 1+0 / B
MOV
335V
> 416 V
12.5 kA
40 kA
80 kA
1.8 kV
1.5 kV
0.9 kV
1.1 kV
40 kJ/
(6.25 A.s)
< 25 ns
< 2 mA / yes
ASS1114D1
230 V
three phase
TT, TNS
3+1 / C
MOV+GDT
335 / 255 V
> 416 V
12.5/50 kA
40/50 kA
80/100 kA
1.8/1.2 kV
1.5/1.2 kV
0.9/0.15 kV
1.1/0.6 kV
40/625 kJ/
(6.25/25 A.s)
< 25/100 ns
< 2 mA / - / 100 A
yes (N-PE: - )
ASS1106C1
ASS1106L1
400 V
all
L3
all
L3: TNC, IT
2+0 / A
L3: 1+0 / B
ASS1118A1
400 V
three phase
TT, TNS, IT+N
4+0 / D
MOV
440 V
Uc
12.5 kA
40 kA
80 kA
2.4 kV
2 kV
1.25 kV
1.55 kV
40 kJ/
(6.25 A.s)
< 25 ns
< 2 mA / yes
250 A gG
25 kA
Selective or delayed - 5 kA min. (8/20) (IEC 60364: 3 kA)
1.5 mm2 - 1.5 mm2
7 mm / 0.25 Nm 7 mm/0.25 Nm
4 to 35 mm2 (stranded: 25 mm2 max.)
14 mm / 4 Nm
- 40 / +80 C
IP20 / thermoplastic UL 94 V-0
internal / 1 port
270 (210) g 525 g 320 (240) g 570 g 290 (225) g 565 g
F1, F2: fuses or circuit breaker.
SPD: surge protective device
TT systems: RCD
Compulsory upstream a "C1" type SPD
MEB: main earth bar
5a or 5b: 4 mm2 min. With lightning conductor:
10 mm2 min. (IEC 60364: 16 mm2 min.)
E (M): equipments (masses)
F2 compulsory if F1 > max. calibre. 4 Protection of neutral
compulsory. Earth: 5a or 5b link. Total length d1+d2+d3 as
short as possible (< 50 cm recommended)
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Overvoltage products
60 and 40 kA pre-assembled plug-in protections
120/208 V and 230/400 V networks- Level I and II applications
Standards: EN 61643-11 (NF C 61-740, VDE 0675, IEC 61643-1 /
2002),
UL 1449 ed. 2, ANSI C62.41, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5
Installation rules and electrical safety: NF C 15-100, IEC 60364 or the national equivalent electrical standard.
2+0, 3+0 ou 4+0 ("C1" type): protection L-PE et N-PE (connexion of type 1). 3+1 ou 1+1 ("C2" type): protection L-N et N-PE (connexion of type 2).
L: line. N: neutral. PE: earth.
2 MOV: varistor. GDT: encapsulated sparkgap. 3 EN 61643-11: product tested with its associated overcurrent protection (IEC 61643-1/1998: without).
4 max. calibre of fuses upstream the SPD (circuit breaker: 50 A). 5 TT systems: RCD compulsory upstream "C1" type SPDs.
1
These plug-in devices make maintenance of networks (isolation tests or else) very easy and in total
security while insuring continuous servicing. They are pre-assembled in 2, 3 and 4 poles with a
single
remote monitoring terminal (RM) making their installation straightforward.
Standards applications: Main boards of main and secondary buildings (sites with medium risk
levels).
Distribution boards: second protection level (sites protected against direct lightning or with a very
high
risk level). Mounting on symmetrical l DIN rail foot (EN 50022).
Description
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Ordering code 4 poles + RM
3 poles + RM
2 poles + RM
1 pole
Nominal voltage Un
Neutral earthing systems 2 and 4 poles
3 poles
1 pole
Protection modes1 / Diagram type
Technology2
Electric networks
Class II modular surge protective devices - T2-C1D range
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Electric Networks
Class II modular surge protective devices - T2-C2D range
Overvoltage products
These devices with a type 2 connexion or "C2" (varistor + sparkgap) 1 are recommended for
TT and TNS systems. Plugable and pre-assembled in 2 and 4 poles with a single terminal for
remote monitoring (RM), their installation is straightforward and maintenance of the networks
Description
ASS4211G2
120 V
TT,TNS
1+1 / A
F1, F2: fuses or circuit breaker.
SPD: surge protective device
TT systems: RCD
Compulsory upstream a "C1" type SPD
MEB: main earth bar
5a or 5b: 4 mm2 min. With lightning conductor:
10 mm2 min. (IEC 60364: 16 mm2 min.)
E (M): equipments (masses)
MOV+GDT MOV+GDT
175 / 255 V 335 / 255 V
> 208 V > 416 V
ASS4212D2
ASS4202E2
230 V
TT,TNS
3+1 / C
1+1 / B
ASS4211D2
ASS4201E2
120 V
TT,TNS
3+1 / C
1+1 / B
ASS4212G2
230 V
TT,TNS
1+1 / A
< 25/100 ns
L-N: < 1 mA / - (N-PE: - / 100 A)
L-N: yes (N-PE: - )
Selective or delayed - 5 kA min. (8/20) (IEC 60364: 3 kA)
- 40 / +80 C
IP20 / thermoplastic UL 94 V-0
Internal / 1 port
(RM) 11-12: normal / 11-14: fault (max. 250 Vac / 0.5 A or 125 Vdc / 1 A)
V: red indicator at end of life (red = fault)
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Electric networks
Class II and III modular surge protective devices - T2-M range
Overvoltage products
These devices are recommended for second and third protection stages of energy networks with TT
and TNS earthing systems (ASS1108A2: any earthing system).
Standard applications with 40 kA protections: Main boards of secondary buildings (sites with a low
risk level and not protected against direct lightning). Distribution boards: second protection level
(sites protected with a low risk level).
Standard applications with 10 kA protections: Third protection level of very sensitive equipments
(sites with a high risk level and/or protected against direct lightning). Distribution boards: second
protection level (sites with a low risk level and not protected against direct lightning).
Mounting on symmetrical DIN rail foot (EN 50022).
Description
2+0 / C
MOV
335 V
> 416 V
20 kA
40 kA
1.65 kV
1.5 kV
1 kV
< 25 ns
< 1 mA / yes
125 A gG
25 kA
Association
of SPDs
V: end of life visual indicator (red = fault)
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VE range
Modular cabinets - 120/208 V and 230/400 V networks
Protection from 10 to 120 kA (8/20) and 10 to 50 kA (10/350)
En 61643-11, IEC 61643-1, IEC 60364 and NFC 15-100 standards
These cabinets are designed for Main Boards (MB) and Distribution Boards (DB)
overvoltages protection and may be installed in either outdoor or indoor locations
including isolated sites.
The concept developed here grants these products a great flexibility and enables to use
them
- for any industrial or home installation
- for any neutral earthing system and any protection mode
this, whatever
- the exposition level to lightning risk of the site (overvoltages withstand)
- the sensibility to the equipment to protect (level of protection, primary and secondary
protections)
In addition to overvoltage protections (SPD), these cabinets may be equipped 1
- with a backup overcurrent protection (fuses or circuit breakers) 2
- with auxiliary dry contacts to ensure information feedback2: defaults signalling in case
of overloads making the SPD ending its life of further melting of the backup fuses or
the backup circuit breakers opening
Description
Modular cabinets adapted
to your needs
Choose the cabinets components according
to your needs, we assemble them
The need
Protection against
transient overvoltages
integrated in a cabinet
Devices for symmetrical DIN rail mounting 35 mm (EN 50022 standard) such as surge protective devices,
modular circuit breakers,
fuses, power terminal blocks
2 Highly recommended for the protection of mains inputs, building entrance and industrial sites highly exposed
to lightning risk or
industrial risks.
1
To order, choose
The surge protective device
The overcurrent protection
The cabinet
The auxiliary dry contact
1
2
3
4
Code ASS
Code ASS
Code ASN or ASM
Code ASS
2: Overcurrent protection
Protection against
short circuit currents
3: Cabinet
Protection against direct
contacts and external conditions
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Modular cabinets - VE range - 120/208 V and 230/400 V~ networks
The installation of the surge protective devices should be done in compliance with the electrical
safety rules of the electrical standards
NF C 15-100, IEC 60364 or all equivalent electrical standard in the country. As for all electrical
equipments, their installation should be done
according to the electrical safety rules, for the protection of the persons and equipments, against
the risks of faults of the network and the
directs or indirect contacts, coordination and of selectivity of the protection devices for the
protection against the heating and fires risks, types
of protection devices specified in the technical sheets of the SPD s.
Main Board
Divisionary board
Equipments at more than 30 m3
Secondary buildings
(main boards)
Level of risk WITHOUT lightning conductor
Very high (R1) High (R2) Medium (R3) Low (R4)
- T1-12.5 - T1-12.5 - T1-12.5 T2-60 T2-60 T2-40 T2-40 T2-10
T2-60 T2-40 T2-40 T2-10 T2-10 4 T2-10 4
T2-40 T2-10 T2-10 4 T2-10 4 T2-10 4 T2-10 4
T2-60 T2-40 T2-40 T2-10 T2-10 T2-10 4
Mode5
"3+1" ("1+1")
"3+0"
"4+0" ("2+0")
Protected conductors
3 (1) surge arrestors in between line and neutral (differential mode)
1 spark gap in between neutral and earth (common mode)
3 surge arrestors in between line and earth (common mode)
4 (2) surge arrestors in between active cables (live and neutral) and the earth (common mode)
Type of connection 5
"C1"
"C2"
"C2"
Range
TT system
TNS system
TNC system
IT system
IT+N system
T1-25
(Iimp = 25 kA)
ASS3114A1
ASS3114A1
ASS3312T1, x3
ASS1106C1, x3
ASS1118A1, x2
T1-12.5
(Iimp = 12.5 kA)
ASS1114D1
ASS1112C1, x2
ASS1112C1,
x1ASS1112L1, x1
ASS1106C1,
x1ASS1106L1, x1
ASS1118A1
T2-60
(Imax = 60 kA)
ASS8212A2
ASS8212A2
ASS8212B2
ASS8214B2
ASS8214A2
T2-40
(Imax = 40 kA)
ASS4212D2
ASS4212A2
ASS4212B2
ASS4214B2
ASS4214A2
T2-10
(Imax = 10 kA)
ASS1104D2
ASS1104D2
ASS1108A2
A protection type "C1" ("4+0" or "2+0") will be obligatorily installed downstream from the differential
circuit breaker (RCD) of the
board in which is integrated in order to ensure the protection against the indirect contacts (currents of
defects). A protection type "C2"
("3+1" or "1+1") will be installed as well upstream as downstream from the differential circuit breaker of the
board.
Independently of the risk assessment, a protection type 1 with limp = 12.5 kA min. (class I of tests, EN 6164311) is compulsory at the
input of a protected building, (or belonging to a protected site) against the direct impact of the lightning
(lightning conductor).
2 Protections recommended for important industrial sites and sensitive sites.
3 Protections recommended when the equipment to protect are distant more than 30 m from the upstream
protection
(effects of lines which can provoke overvoltages superior to the residual tension of the surge protective device).
4 Optional. Protections recommended if the continuity of service is required or in presence of sensitive
equipment.
5 2+0, 3+0, or 4+0 (type "C1"): protection L-PE and N-PE (connection of type 1) 3+1 or 1+1 (type "C2"):
protection L-N and N-PE
(connection type 2).
L: line N: neutral PE: earth.
1
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Modular cabinets - VE range - 120/208 V and 230/400 V networks
Backup overcurrent protection guideline (2)
Cabinets guideline (3)
Note: the backup overcurrent protection will be selected according to the installation requirements
and coordinated with the
upstream overcurrent protection (refer also recommendations following page).
TNC and IT systems without neutral (networks with only 3 conductors). 2 TT, TNS and IT systems with neutral
(networks with 4 conductors).
Rated load current (gauge)
Interrupting power
230 V Single phase
230 / 400 V three phase without neutral 1
230/400 V three phase with neutral 2
Recommended with the ranges
16 A
15 kA
ASS1615DD
ASS1615DT
ASS1615DQ
T2-C2D/17 mm,
T2-M/10 kA
25 A
15 kA
ASS2515DD
ASS2515DT
ASS2515DQ
T2-C1D/40 kA,
T2-C2D, T2-M/40 kA
50 A
15 kA
ASS5015DD
ASS5015DT
ASS5015DQ
T1-12.5,
T2-C1D/60 kA
63 A
15 kA
ASS6315DD
ASS6315DT
ASS6315DQ
T1-25
230 / 400 V backup circuit breakers (50/60 Hz) - C class
Codes and specific characteristic of the cabinets to equip
230 V single phase and 230 / 400 V three phase
Rated load current (gauge)
Interrupting power
Standard fuses
Fuses for remote monitoring purposes
1
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Standard
applications
for the protection of
Mains inputs and
Divisionary Boards
Metallic (iron)
IP55 - IK09
Mounted
Glass (Altuglass)
Key secured
- 20 C / + 50 C
Fixing brackets
Polyester (PVC)
IP55
Without
Transparent (smoked)
Double protection
- 20 C / + 50 C
M6 screw
Cabinet type
Enclosures protection index
Cable glands
Door
Protections type (safety)
Operating temperature range
Wall mounting
ASN9100VE
Any type
Any type
no
Possible
no
no
50 mm2 /50 mm2
1.5 mm2
PG13
25 x 22 x 15 cm
ASM9100VE
ASN9200VE
Any type
Any type
possible (circuit breakers)
Possible
Possible
no
35 mm2 / 50 mm2
1.5 mm2
PG13
40 x 30 x 17 cm
ASM9200VE
ASN9300VE 1
"3L" mode
TNC and IT without N
Possible (fuses)
Possible
no
Possible
35 mm2 / 50 mm2
1.5 mm2
PG13
40 x 30 x 17 cm
ASM9300VE 1
ASN9400VE 1
"3 +1" and "3L+N" modes
TT, TNS and IT with N
Possible (fuses)
Possible
no
Possible
35 mm2 / 50 mm2
1.5 mm2
PG13
40 x 30 x 17 cm
ASM9400VE 1
Polyester enclosures
Types of networks and nominal Voltage Un
Overvoltage protection modes
Recommended earthing systems
Backup overcurrent protection (type)
Auxiliary terminals OF associated to SPD
to SPD and circuit breakers
to SPD and fuses
Terminal max. capacity network / earth
Auxiliary dry contatcs
Cable glands (metallic enclosures only)
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D)
Metallic enclosures
1 Fuses holders (fuses 22 x 58 mm) directly integrated in the cabinets.
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VE range
Modular cabinets - 120/208 V and 230/400 V networks
Recommendations: Protection against overvoltages associated to fuses with high flow capacity for
installations with short circuit
currents Icc larger than 5 kA1.
Protection of HVLV transformers on the low voltage side (Pa 150 kVA for three phase networks)2
Protection of Main Boards (MB)
Protection of Distribution Boards with short circuit currents I cc larger than 5 kA.
Icc: larger short circuit current (fault current) than can be delivered by the transformer at the installation
location of the cabinet.
2 Pa: Power of the transformer. 3 Fuses show all fusion of the fuses.
Ranges
1
Highly recommended
Ranges
Auxiliary dry contacts for remote monitoring
T2-C2D/17 mm,
T2-M/10 kA
Optional
Services (4)
Remote monitoring
Other services
Type of auxiliary dry contacts
Associated to the SPD
Associated to the SPD and to a circuit breaker (for any earthing system)
Associated to the SPD and to fuses for TNC and IT without N earthing systems
Associated to the SPD and to fuses for TT, TNS and IT+N
Code
ASS9100CA
ASS9200CA
ASS9300CA
ASS9400CA
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Overvoltage products
VE range
Modular cabinets - 120/208 V and 230/400 V networks
Example of a site with TNC-S earthing system. Protection of the main security building is T1-12.5
type (building protected with a
lightning conductor). Protections integrated on DIN rails within the distribution boards are not
discussed.
L1 L2 L3
to remote
monitoring
to remote
monitoring
to remote
monitoring
TNC
"3L"
FUS FU S FU S
P rotect ion Pro tect ion P rotect ion
PG13
PEN
TRI
PG13 PG13 PG13 PG13 PG13
11 14
N PE
TNS
"3+1"
L1 L2 L3
L1 L2 L3 N PE
TNS
"3+1"
P rote ct io n Pr otec tion P rote ct io n Pr otec tion
C
DB1 bg.1
(TNS)
DB bg.2
(TNS)
PE
PEN Equip.
(PE)
DB1 bg.1
DB2 bg.1
DB bg.2
D
PE
Equip.
Equip.
E
HVLV
MB
DB
F
F
F
F
F
Transformer earthing
system Foundation earth electrode
P
High Voltage / Low Voltage transformer
Main Board
Distribution Board
Backup fuses or circuit breaker
SPD (surge arrestor)
transformer
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Overvoltage products
VE range
Modular cabinets - 230/400 V~ networks
Example based on the same site with an IT+N earthing system (refer to previous diagram).
L1 L2 L3
IT+N
"3L+N"
FUS FUS FUS
PG1 3
11 14
N
Pr otect ion Pr otect ion Prot ect ion Pr otection
FUS
11 14
L1 L2 L3 N
Pr otect ion P rotect ion Pr otect ion Pr otect ion
IT+N
"3L+N"
PG13 PG13 PG13
L1 L2 L3
TT
"3+1"
FUS FUS FUS
PG13
11 14
N
P rotect ion Pr otection P rotect ion Pr otection
FUS
The HVLV transformer protection being not implemented, the MB protection is reinforced with a SPD type 1
with Iimp = 25 kA.
2 Single phase protection similar to G protection (with 2 poles protection).
Protection
Protection type
Network type
SPD
Backup protection
Cabinet
Dry contacts
HVLV
transformer
None
1
The site is composed of: the technical building housing the Main Board and the boiler room
(building 1) - the main building (building 2)
housing the reception, classrooms, offices and a computer room - one restaurant (building 3), the
students lodge (building 4) and the
security lodge (building 5). The overall site is distributed along with a TT earthing system and it is
protected against direct lightning with
lighting rods. Protections are implemented in key secured cabinets while the HVLV transformer is
not implemented.
ASS4212D2
ASS5080FU (x4)
ASM9400VE
ASS9400CA
DB Building 3
restaurant
H1 protection
T2-C2D / TT system
230 / 400 V three phase
ASS4212D2
ASS2515DQ
ASM9200VE
ASS9200CA
DB Building 4
Students lodge
C2 protection
T2-C2D / TT system
230 / 400 V three phase
ASS4212D2
ASS2515DQ
ASM9200VE
ASS9200CA
DB Building 5
Security lodge
H3 protection
T2-C2D / TT system
230 V single phase
ASS4202E2
ASS2515DD
ASM9200VE
ASS9200CA
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Electric networks
Plug in conditioners type 3 SPD - PP and RP ranges
Overvoltage products
Description
Installation rules and electrical safety: NF C 15-100, IEC 60364 or the electrical national standard equivalent.
1 L: line. N: neutral. PE: earth. 2 MOV: varistors. GDT: encapsulated sparkgaps.
3 Max. gauge of the device upstream the SPD. 4 RCD compulsory upstream the SPD.
280 V
6 kA
10 kA
1.2 kV
Ordering code
Nominal voltage Un
Protection modes1 / Technology 2
Maximum permanent operating voltage Uc
Discharge current In
Imax
Protection level Up
Number of protected sockets terminal
Additional functions supplied
Main switch with light indicator
Dimensions
Weight
ASS6228RP
4
yes
435x75x45 mm
700 g
ASS6922RP
4
Circuit breaker
no
435x75x45 mm
800 g
ASS6231RP
4
Filter EMI/RFI
40 dB 2 MHz
yes
435x75x45 mm
800 g
ASS6232RP
1
Computer
Protection
no
285x75x45 mm
500 g
ASS6233RP
1
Phone, fax
Protection
no
285x75x45 mm
600 g
ASS6234RP
3
Voltage
Controller
yes
435x75x45 mm
800 g
230 V
L-N, L-PE and N-PE / MOV + GDT
250 V
1 kV
Ordering code
Nominal voltage Un
Protection modes1 / Technology2
Maximum permanent operating voltage Uc
Discharge current In
Imax
Protection level Up
Number of protected socket terminal
Discharge current max.
Cut off voltage
Max. frecuency / Attenuation
Dimensions
Weight
ASS6240PP
6 kA
10 kA
150 x 85 x 60 mm
140 g
ASS6241PP
10 kA
15 kA
Filter EMI/RFI
40 dB 2 MHz
150 x 85 x 60 mm
190 g
ASS6242PP
10 kA
15 kA
Protection TV
+ filter EMI/RFI
10 kA
200 V
1 GHz / 1 dB
150 x 85 x 60 mm
210 g
ASS6243PP
10 kA
15 kA
Satellite protection
+ filter EMI/RFI
10 kA
200 V
1 GHz / 1 dB
150 x 85 x 60 mm
210 g
ASS6244PP
10 kA
15 kA
Tel./fax protection
+ filter EMI/RFI
10 kA
180 V
150 x 85 x 60 mm
140 g
Strategic networks
Surge suppressers (Up 100 V)
Overvoltage products
40 kA protection - 230/400 V~
Comply with EN 60950 standard
Description
Strategic installations need specific protections with very high performances able
to simultaneous absorb very high energies with voltages ranging up to
thousands of volts and to let go through towards the equipment to protect
very low residual overvoltages (< 100 V).
The surge suppresser combines both functions together with continuous servicing
of the installation even after discharges with very high energies such as direct
lightning discharges. The product is dedicated for protecting equipment such as:
- telecommunications and radio-communications centres, Hertzian relays,
- Main distribution cabinets of automotive systems, computer centres, )
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Strategic networks
Overvoltage products
40 kA protection - 230/400 V~
The surge suppresser will be installed in an open space room following the procedures
detailed in the installation instructions
delivered with the product. Incoming and outgoing conductors (and any other cable) will be
physically separated to avoid any
possible cross-coupling. Connection to the main earth will be done according to the rule of the
shortest possible path. All earth cables
must be interconnected (IEC 60364).
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Strategic networks
Transient overvoltages
Overvoltage products
Main functions of the 19" - 42 units base stations 1 Ordering code ASS 1001 to
1004 AP
Emergency stop
On line indicator
230 V~ single phase main power supply 40 kA (8/20 s wave) redundant protection with plug-in modules
(IEC 60947, IEC 61643-1 EN 61643-11 standards) 6 protected lines equipped with series filters (40 Db at 2 MHz)
and fuses
Continuous servicing + automatic disconnection of the defective device
Alarm + on site survey system with the possibility of remote control monitoring
48 V / 170 V Telecommunication lines
(IEC 61643-21 standards and recommendations CCITT) 42 lines protected uo to 10 kA (wave 8/20 s) with 2
pairs plug-in modules
Coaxial lines
(CECC 22000 and IEC 60-1 standards) 2 lines (50 or 75 ) with 20 kA (8/20 s wave), protection and N type
connectors
Auxiliary external power supply 6 outputs for 24 V applications with specific connections + on line indicator
Thermal stabilisation On line indicator + forced running mode
1 Specific modifications or any other functionality can be introduced upon request.
Strategic networks
Transient overvoltages
Overvoltage products
Synopsis of a units power supply
Main specifications of the protection for the mains: 230 V~ single phase main
power supply
Main specifications of the protection for telecommunication lines with 48 V and
170 V nominal voltages2
The protection is redundant (2 stages of protection mounted in parallel insuring a high efficiency), i.e, 80 kA
effective flow capacity.
Max. discharge current (IEC 61643-1, EN 61643-11) 40 kA, 1 time, 8/20 s 1 wave
Protection level Up 1.5 kV at 15 kA (8/20 s wave)
Integrated thermal disconnection Yes with on site mechanical indicator + dry contacts for remote control
monitoring
Terminal capacity 10 mm2 max.
Operating temperature range - 10 C / + 45 C in a open space room
2 Possibility of mixing protections with different nominal voltages.
Max. discharge current (IEC 61643-1, EN 61643-21) 10 kA, 2 times, 8/20 s wave
Protection level Up (defined for the nominal current In) 70 V 300 V
Nominal voltage Un (max. permanent operating voltage Uc) 48 V (53 V max.) 170 V (190 V max.)
Impedance max. running current impedance < 10 - series protection, 200 mA max.
Terminal capacity 2.5 mm2 max.
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Description
The units will be installed in an open space room according to the installation
instructions supplied with the equipment.
Incoming and outgoing cables will be physically separated to avoid any possible cross-coupling.
Connection to the main earth will be
done according to the rule of the shortest possible path. All earth cables must be
interconnected (IEC 60364).
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Overvoltage counter
Overvoltage products
The overvoltage counter is intended for detecting and recording surge currents
on any installations equipped with overvoltage protection systems (surge
currents with atmospheric origins such as lightning strikes, interference
produced on the mains). Designed for DIN foot systems, it is installed in serial
on the path of the discharge current towards the earthing system, i.e on the earth
conductor in serial in between the overvoltage protection device and earth system.
The use of such apparatus allows to maintain and to secure lightning
protection installations through routine inspections. The overvoltage
controller operates with no internal or external power supply and it does not
need any particular maintenance.
Recommended for expertise purposes and Insurance Companies.
Ordering code AFV 0908 CS
Counting range 00 to 99
Counter threshold (IEC 60-1 and 1180-1 standards) 300 A, 8/20 s wave
300 A to 100 kA
Tests of conformity carried by LCIE
Description
1
2
Value corresponding to the maximum discharge current available in the testing facility.
With converters.
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Overvoltage protection of mains may need in the case of specific applications the
arrangement in cascade of multiple levels of surge protective devices. It will then
be essential to make these devices compatible together. The device compatibility
is of critical interest when these have to be integrated in the same cabinet making
the length of the cables interconnecting consecutive devices shorter than 10 m.
The devices are made compatible using coordination coils which are
inserted in series in between each consecutive protection.
Sensitive equipment may need high quality power supplies what can be ensured
by filtering the inputs. The series filter ASS 6404 EV is a low pass PI filter with
40 dB attenuation at 2 MHz and a 3 dB cut off frequency of 50 kHz (refer to
measurements). It will be inserted downstream the overvoltage protection and it
can be used in front of any equipment with 16 A max. current needs.
Designed for filtering single phase power supplies, their association make filtering
of three phase power supplies also possible.
Required only if not already provided by the mains or if the upstream circuit breaker
which is already installed is bigger that specified.
2 gG / gL fuses or circuit breaker class C.
Ordering code AFV 0035 SL 0063 SL
Nominal voltage Un 500 V / 50 - 60 Hz
Nominal current In 32 A 63 A
Nominal inductance Ln 15 H
Static resistance Rs ~ 5 m
Recommended circuit breaker1, 2 32 A 63 A
Internal short circuit withstand 25 kA / 50 Hz with recommended circuit breaker
Terminal capacity 6 to 35 mm2 max.
Operating temperature range - 20 C / + 80 C
Enclosures protection index IP20
Mounting On symmetrical 35 mm DIN rail foot - EN 50022
Dimensions (H x D x W) 87 x 65 x 35 mm 87 x 65 x 70 mm
Weight 300 g 660 g
Ordering code ASS 6404 EV
Nominal voltage Un 250 V / 50 - 60 Hz
Nominal current In 16 A
Line inductance 400 H
Parasitic capacitance ~ 20 nF
Recommended circuit breaker1 Circuit breaker 16 A class C
Internal short circuit withstand 10 kA / 50 Hz with recommended circuit breaker
Terminal capacity 1.5 to 2.5 mm2
Operating temperature range - 20 C / + 60 C
Enclosures protection index IP20
Mounting On symmetrical 35 mm DIN rail foot - EN 50022
Dimensions (H x D x W) 90 x 58 x 35 mm
Weight 150 g
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Multi-line housings 86
8 to 64 pairs housing
2 pairs plug-in module
Wall protections 87
1 to 4 pairs module
DIN modules 88
1 pair module
Computer networks 89
Coaxial computer networks
Special computer networks PG
Coaxial networks 91
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
coaxial
coaxial
coaxial
coaxial
networks
networks
networks
networks
Overvoltage products
Telecommunication - Data transmission
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maximal voltage transferred by the network in permanent system is not superior to the threshold
voltage specified of the protection,
and that the operating intensity of the line is compatible with the maximum intensity of the surge
protective device operating.
The Coaxstops are bi-directionnal protections and equipped with passive components
only. They can be used for large
bandwidth applications from 0 to 2.5 GHz or at specific frequencies (Quarter wave Coaxstops ).
Moreover spark gap (gas arrestors)
based products can transfer on the inner conductor a DC voltage to the downstream equipment
within the limit of the DC spark over
voltage of the capsule. These products have a high discharge current capacity (flow capacities up
to 100 kA) and a residual (or
let-through) overvoltage lower than 100 V.
These protections are inserted in series with the coaxial lines and located nearby
(upstream and as close as possible) to the
equipment to be protected. It will be connected to the earth according to the rule of the
shortest possible path (all earth conductors
must be interconnected). The end of life of these protection is reported as the loss of the signal or
as communication interruption, and
it will be replaced automatically.
Network access Output
EQUIPMENT AS.....
Concerns
Purpose
Applications
Interest and performances
Installation
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The multi-line housings AST 7400 CC, equipped with 2 pairs plug-in modules, are
designed to protect communication and data transmission lines against lightning
induced surges and interference. These protections are installed in series with the
network signalling their end of life with the loss of the communication while keeping
the protected equipment safe from outside perturbations.
They consist of a multi-level protection that enables to get both fast
operation and low residual overvoltages, this along with a high derivation
capacity of transients achieved using gas arrestors. These products are
especially designed for telephone exchange systems, terminals.
Plug-in modules exist for operating voltages of 6, 12, 24, 48 or 170 V and modules
with different voltages can be mixed in the same safety cabinet and spare modules
can be kept on unused locations.
Parasitic capacitance < 800 pf < 600 pf < 300 pf < 200 pf < 150 pf
Nominal discharge current In 5 kA, 10 times, 8/20 s wave
According to IEC 60-1 standard (7 kA, 4/10 s wave)
Maximum discharge current 10 kA, 2 times, 8/20 s wave
According to IEC 60-1 standard (15 kA, 4/10 s wave)
Discharge current for long duration waves 200 A, 200 times, 10/1000 s wave
Response time < 1 ns
Type of protection and impedance of line Series protection - impedance < 10
Max. running current 200 mA
Permanent working current (leakage current) < 5 A
Follow on current None
Total failure Short-circuit
End of life detection Communication interrupted
Operating temperature range - 10 C / + 50 C
Dimensions and weight of 1 module 63 x 51 x 20 mm - 65 g
Associated product Plug-in module controller, code AST7400TM
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Ordering codes
2 pairs protection AST 7466 CC 7467 CC 7468 CC 7469 CC 7470 CC
3 pairs protection AST 7459 CC 7460 CC
4 pairs protection AST 7462 CC 7463 CC 7464 CC 7465 CC
Type of networks RS422, MIC RS232, LS Current loops, LS, Telex, RNIS RTC, fax
(non exhaustive examples) RNIS T2 RS485 LS ISDN T0
Nominal voltage Un 6 V 12 V 24 V 48 V 170 V
Maximum permanent operating voltage Uc 12 V 15 V 27 V 53 V 190 V
(cut off voltage)
Protection level Up 20 V 25 V 35 V 70 V 300 V
(Max. residual overvoltage at In)
3 dB bandwidth with 50 0 - 6 MHz 0 - 7 MHz 0 - 10 MHz 0 - 12 MHz 0 - 20 MHz
Parasitic capacitance < 800 pf < 600 pf < 300 pf < 200 pf < 150 pf
Nominal discharge current In 6 kA, 20 times, 8/20 s wave
According to IEC 60-1 standard (9 kA, 4/10 s wave)
Maximum discharge current 10 kA, 2 times, 8/20 s wave
According to IEC 60-1 standard (15 kA, 4/10 s wave)
Discharge current for long duration waves 200 A, 200 times, 10/1000 s wave
Response time < 1 ns
Type of protection Serie
Impedance of line 6 max.
Max. running current 200 mA
Permanent working current
(leakage current) < 5 A
Follow on current None
Total failure Short-circuit
End of life detection Communication interrupted
Terminal capacity Network: 2.5 mm2 max. - earth: 2.5 min. to 6 mm2 max. (with spade terminal)
Operating temperature range - 20 C / + 60 C
Protection index of enclosure IP20
Mounting Wall mounting, 4 screws
Dimensions 120 x 60 x 31 mm
Weight < 60 g
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Coaxial network
Ethernet and IBM TwinAx networks
These overvoltage protections are designed for protecting coaxial data
transmission lines against lightning induced surges and high frequency
interferences, such as Ethernet (LAN) and IBM networks equipped with N type
(ThickNet), BNC (ThinNet or CheaperNet) and TwinAx termination. These
protections are installed in series with the networks.
They consist of a multi-level protection that enables to get both fast operation and
low residual ("let-through") overvoltages (2nd protection stage based on very fast
diodes), this along with a high derivation capacity of transients which is achieved
using gas arrestors (1st stage). This type of protections is designed with a large
frequency bandwith using a decoupled diode array especially designed to achieve
a low capacitance.
20 kA protection
Comply with CCITT K17, IEEE 802.3 (ISO/IEC 8802-3)
and NFC 61-740 standards
Description
VSWR: Voltage Standing Wave Ratio.
Ordering code ASZ 7470 PT 7471 PE 7472 PE
Types of networks IBM 34/36/38
ETHERNET 10 base 5 ETHERNET 10 base 2
(thickNet) (ThinNet and CheaperNet)
Terminals (plugs only) TwinAx type N BNC
Impedance 105 50 50
Nominal voltage Un 10 V
Maximum permanent operating voltage Uc 12 V
(cut off voltage)
Protection Up 70 V to 10 kA (In)
(residual voltage or "peak let through" overvoltage) 30 V to 5 kA
50 Bandwidth 0 - 50 MHz
Max. data transmission rate 10 Mbit/s
Insertion loss (attenuation) < 1 dB
Return loss (or VSWR)
0 - 20 MHz: > 20 dB (R.O.S < 1.2)
20 - 50 MHz: > 15 dB (R.O.S < 1.4)
Nominal discharge current In 10 kA, 10 times, 8/20 s wave
selon IEC 60-1 et 1180-1 (15 kA, 4/10 s wave)
Maximum discharge current 20 kA, 1 time, 8/20 s wave
IEC 60-1 and 1180-1 standards (30 kA, 4/10 s wave)
Response time < 1 ns
Type of protection Series
In-line impedance 5 max.
Max. running current 400 mA
Permanent working current (leakage current) < 2 A
Follow on current None
End of life detection Communication interrupted
Operating temperature range - 20 C / + 60 C
Protection index of enclosure IP 52
Mounting Flat or wall mounting
Dimensions 120 x 65 x 40 mm
Weight < 300 g
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These protections are designed for protecting data transmission lines against
lightning induced surges and high frequency interference.They are equipped
with DB9 to DB25 pin termination and are adapted for networks to V24/RS-232 C
(with and without handshake), V11/RS-422 A and RS/485 protocols.
ASZ 7474, 7476 and 7478 PG devices consist of a multi-level protection that
enables to get both fast operation and low residual ("let-through") overvoltages
(2nd protection stage based on transil diodes), this along with a high discharge
current capacity (1st stage based on surge arrestors). Characterised by a lower
insertion loss, ASZ 7484, 7486 and 7488 PG devices are dedicated for the
protection of networks distributed over long distances.
Equipped with DB9 to DB25 pin termination, these protections are easy to connect
with the network.They are inserted in series and any definitive failure is signalised
by the loss of the communication.
Ordering code ASZ 7474 PG 7476 PG 7478 PG 7484 PG 1 7486 PG1 7488 PG1
Types of networks V24/RS 232 C V11/RS 422 A
RS-485 V24/RS-232 C
V11/RS 422 A
RS-485
V11/RS 422 A with handshake V11/RS 422 A
Maximum permanent operating voltage 15 V
Terminal's type 25 pins 15 pins 9 pins 25 pins 15 pins 9 pins
Input & output (protected side) terminals2 Female/male Female/male Female/male Female/male Female/male
Female/male
Protected data lines 2, 3 2, 4, 9, 11 3, 4, 8, 9 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 20 2, 4, 9, 11 3, 4, 8, 9
Grounded line 7 8 2 and 7 7 8 2 and 7
Earth 1 1 1 1
In-line impedance 10 0
Nominal discharge current In
IEC 60-1 and 1180-1 standards 2 kA, 10 times, 8/20 s wave 120 A, 10 times, 8/20 s wave
Maximum discharge current
IEC 60-1 and 1180-1 standards 5 kA, 1 time, 8/20 s wave 250 A, 1 time, 8/20 s wave
Protection level Up
(Residual overvoltage at In) 25 V 20 V
50 Bandwidth 0 - 3 MHz
Response time < 1 ns
Max. running current 200 mA
Leakage current < 10 A
End of life detection Communication loss
Operating temperature range - 20 C / + 60 C
Mounting 4/40 UNC screws
Protection index of enclosure IP40
Dimensions 63 x 54 x 17 mm
Weight < 100 g
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Coaxstops are designed for protecting UHF data transmission equipment connected to coaxial
networks against natural (lightning)
and non natural surge voltages.
The induced discharge currents are deviated to the earth and therefore will not reach the
equipment. Equipped with spark gap
capsules, these protections are designed for wide bandwidth applications. They allow to transfer
DC voltages to the equipment within
the limit of the DC spark over voltage (or static ignition voltage) of the spark gap (surge arrestor).
Coaxstops are bi-directionnal, totally
sealed and equipped with passive components only.
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Overvoltage products
Coaxstops are designed for protecting UHF data transmission equipment connected to coaxial
networks against natural (lightning)
and non natural surge voltages. Equipped with spark gap capsules, these protections are designed
for wide bandwidth applications.
The induced discharge currents are deviated to the earth and therefore will not reach the
equipment.They allow to transfer DC voltages
to the equipment within the limit of the DC spark-over voltage (or static ignition voltage) of the
spark gap (or surge arrestor). These
products are bi-directional, totally sealed and equipped with passive components only.
Description
Surfaces located below the curves represent the maximum transmitted powers.
The power is limited by the connectors type for products equipped with 1000 V
spark gaps.On the other hand, 90 V spark gaps limit the power to 30 W max.These
products are recommended for receiver applications.
ASX5001CO
Ordering code ASX CO 5001 5002 5081 5004 5084
Connectors BNC BNC TNC BNC TNC
Type of connections M/F F/F M/F M/F M/F
Penetration mode
NO
(IEMN protection)
Bandwith (GHz) 0 - 2.2 GHz 0 - 2.4 GHz
Attenuation < 0.2 dB
VSWR < 1.22
Reflection coefficient > 20 dB
Flow capacity
20 kA, 10 times 10 kA, 10 times
8/20 wave (IEC 60-1)
DC spark-over voltage 90 V 20% 1000 V 20%
Impulse spark-over voltage
< 600 V at 1 kV/s < 1 300 V at 1 V/s
< 350 V at 100 kV/s
Maximum power > 3 000 W at 100 MHz
(see note and graph next) 30 W > 900 W at 1 GHz
> 600 W at 2 GHz
Impedance 50
Insulation resistance > 1010
Capacitance < 1.5 pF
Operating temperature range - 40 C to + 100 C
Protection index of enclosure IP 64
End of life Communication interrupted or loss of signal
Dimensions L x 85 x 35 mm
Weight < 300 g
Material Brass, silver plated
VSWR.: Voltage Standing Wave Ratio.
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QUARTER WAVE Coaxstops are designed for protecting UHF data transmission equipment
connected to coaxial networks against
surge voltages. These protections based on /4 shorting stubs are especially designed for
equipment working at ultra high
frequencies in very narrow bandwidths and with very high requirements. Any signal with
frequencies lower than 1 MHz being
filtered, induced discharge currents are filtered and deviated to the earth. This implies that no DC
voltage can be transferred to the
equipment through the protection (short circuit of DC signals). Quarter Wave Coaxstops are bidirectional, totally sealed and
equipped with passive components only. Products adapted for other frequency ranges also
available upon request.
Description
ASX5055QO
Ordering code ASX QO 5061 5053 5063 5055 5065
Connectors N type 7/16 N type 7/16 N type
Type of connections F/F M/F
Penetration mode
(IEMN protection) YES YES
Bandwidth 80 - 170 MHz 880 - 960 MHz 1.6 - 2 GHz
Attenuation < 0.05 dB < 0.05 dB < 0.05 dB
(< 0.1 dB 60 - 240 MHz) (< 0.1 dB 0.8 - 1 GHz) < 0.1 dB 1.4 - 2.2 GHz)
VSWR
< 1.15 < 1.1 < 1.1
(< 1.1 90 - 140 MHz) (< 1.05 900 - 940 MHz) (< 1.05 1.75 - 1.85 GHz)
Reflection coefficient > 23 dB > 26.5 dB > 26.5 dB
Flow capacity
8/20 wave (IEC 60-1) 50 kA 100 kA 50 kA 100 kA 50 kA
DC spark-over voltage NA
Maximum power NA
Maximum power required 4000 W 1300 W 900W 900 W 600 W
Impedance 50
Insulation resistance > 1010
Capacitance NA
Operating temperature range - 40 C to + 80 C
Protection index of enclosure IP 65 IP 66
End of life No destruction
Dimensions L x 60 x 50 mm
Weight 500 g
Material Brass, silver-plated
VSWR: Voltage Standing Wave Ratio.
NA: Non Applicable.
ASX5055QO ASX5055QO
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Coaxstops are designed for protecting UHF data transmission equipment connected to coaxial
networks against natural (lightning)
and non natural surge voltages. The induced discharge currents are deviated to the earth and
therefore will not reach the equipment.
Equipped with spark gap capsules, these protections are designed for wide bandwidth
applications. They allow to transfer DC
voltages to the equipment within the limit of the DC spark over voltage (or static ignition voltage)
of the spark gap (surge arrestor).
Coaxstops are bi-directional, totally sealed and equipped with passive components only.
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ASX7472PE
Description
ASX7610CO
ASX7605CO ASX7605CO
1 Note: delivered with 2 cables with a length of 15 cm for TV adaptation.
VSWR.: Voltage Standing Wave Ratio.
NA: Non Applicable.
Ordering code ASX 7480 TV1 7574 CO 7472 PE 7591 CO 7572 CO 7605 CO 7610 CO
Connectors TV F type BNC TNC N type
Type of connections M/F F/F F/F F/F F/F
Penetration mode
(IEMN protection) NO NO NO YES NO NO YES
Bandwith (GHz) 0 - 0.3 0 - 1.2 0 - 2 0 - 1.3
Attenuation < 0.5 < 0.5 < 0.2
VSWR < 1.5 < 1.5 < 1.22
Reflection coefficient > 14 > 14 > 20
Flow capacity 20 kA 5 kA
8/20 wave (IEC 60-1) 10 times 10 times 20 kA, 10 times
DC spark over voltage 90 V 20%
Impulse spark over voltage < 600 V at 1 kV/s
< 350 V at 100 V/s
Maximum power 20 W
Impedance 75
Insulation resistance > 1010
Capacitance < 1.5 pF
Operating temperature range - 30 C to + 80 C - 40 C to + 100 C
Protection index of enclosure NA IP 54 IP 64 IP 65
End of life Communication interrupted or loss of signal
Dimensions L x (mm) Note 70 x 24 84 x 35
Weight (g) < 300 < 150 < 300
Material Brass, silver plated
Storms detector
Other products and miscellaneous
Description
Antenna
Weight: 450 g
Dimensions: 140 x 140 x 140 mm
Operating temperature range: - 30 / +60 C
Enclosure protection index: IP65
Power supply: 5.5 to 7 V DC (supplied by the control unit)
Output signal: 0 to 4 V
Control unit
Weight: 200 g
Dimensions: 105 x 90 x 60 mm
Operating temperature range: 0 / +50 C
Ambient conditions: relative humidity of 20 to 80% no condensation
Power supply: 5.5 V to 7 V DC (4 batteries of 1.5 V type "C" or LR14, around 1 year of operation)
or 12 to 24 V AC 50/60 Hz, maximum consumption 100 mA
or 12 to 48 V DC, maximum consumption 100 mA
Relays: 5 A - 230 V AC or 30 V DC maximum
isolation: in between the contacts of one relay: 2000 Vrms
in between the contacts and the coils: 3000 Vrms
Characteristics
AFV 2000 DF Reference
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Description
In order to ensure a maximal safety of the persons and properties, one only test
of re-interlocking is done in case of frank defect (short-circuit or insulation defect).
If the defect goes on, the line is disconnected (putting in defect).
In case of furtive defects, 3 tests of re-interlocking are done before the putting in
defect of the line, a reset being insured after 5 mn without defect.
After all putting in defect of the line, the defect must be found and eliminated
before putting on service again the product.
In case of under-tension or overvoltage of the specified threshold (180 V and
260 V), the re-interlocking of the circuit breaker is automatic as soon as the tension
is restored.
Refer the technical sheet for any further information.
IT system: ASS4204EF or ASS8204EF.
2 Compulsory without upstream protection or if the
upstream protection gauge is superior to the gauge
recommended. Safety general rules: see the
electrical NF C 15-100, IEC 60364 standards or the
equivalent national standard.
3 Superior circuit breaker capacity upon request.
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Operating principle
230/400 V~ networks - All neutral earthing system
Cabinets of protection for strategic networks
Standards: IEC 61643-1/2002, EN 61643-11 (NF C 61-740),
NF C 15-100, NF EN 60950, 50081-1 and 50082-1
Ordering code ASN 4042 CP 4202 CP 4642 CP 8304 CP 8404 CP 8544 CP 8544
CP
Circuit breaker gauge
Differential residual circuit breaker gauge
Nominal voltage Uo (Un)
Maximum permanent operating voltage Uc
Threshold of under-tensions/overvoltages
Level of immunity
Frequency of use
Maximum time of disconnection
Temporization
Indicators: service
Indicators: defect
Watchfulness consumption / motorization
Dimensions (Height. x width. x depth.)
Weight
Surge protective devices1
references ASS4202EF / ASS8202EF
1000 V / 1 200 V
10 kA / 20 kA (8/20)
45 kA / 65 kA (8/20)
Circuit breaker 50 A curve C
10 kA / 50-60 Hz
10 / 16 mm2
Wall mounting
IP55
-20 C / + 50 C
Protection level under In
Nominal discharge current In
Maximum discharge current Imax
Upstream protection2
Internal short circuit withstand3
Terminal capacity (flexible/rigid)
Mounting
Enclosures protection index
Operating temperature range
10 A 25 A 63 A 32 A 40 A 50 A 63 A
300 mA Without 300 mA Without Without 300 mA 500 mA
Single phase 230 V 230/400 V Three phase
335 V
180 V / 260 V (safety: hysteresis of 10 V)
1 kV (fast transient) / 8 kV (electrostatic discharges)
50/60 Hz
< 10 ms
Refitting after 2 s (options: adjustable from 2 s to 10 h according to versions)
Green (switch off: absence of tension)
Interlocking gear: flickering red
Detector of under/overvoltages: yellow (under-tension) or red (overvoltage)
25 VA / 20 mA
400 x 295 x 147 mm 550 x 295 x 147 mm
< 3 kg < 5 kg
Systems of prevention
Autonomous systems for energy networks
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These autonomous and weatherproof work site instruments are lightweight and easy to use.
They provide measurement of grounding resistance levels using the standard rod method.
- Measurement range from 0.5 to 1000 Ohms,
accuracy 5% +/- 0.5 Ohm
- Galvanometer: moving coil, class 1.5,
logarithmic scale
- Measurement frequency: 128 Hz
- Off-load voltage <= 24 V peak
- Conditions of use: -10C to 55C / 20
to 90% RH
- IP54 case
- Protected by high breaking capacity fuse
- Autonomy: 1700 measures of 15 seconds
- Measurement from 0 to 2000 Ohms, in three
automatic ranges
- Accuracy
2% L +/- 1 pt up to 19.99 Ohms
2% L +/- 1 pt from 20 to 199.99 Ohms
2% L +/- 3 pt from 200 to 2000 Ohms
- 2000-point digital display (3 digits 1/2),
height 18 mm
- Measurement frequency 128 Hz
- Off-load voltage <= 42 V peak
- Conditions of use: -10C to 55C / 20
to 90% RH
- IP 54 case
- Protected by high breaking capacity fuse
- Autonomy: 1800 measures of 15 seconds
Designed in compliance with standards
IEC 1010-1 with double insulation.
This instrument features very high safety
characteristics.
It is particularly suitable for measuring under
difficult conditions and under any weather
conditions.
Earthing accessories:
- AFM 2409 MA
- AFM 2405 MA
- AFM 2410 MA
- Measurement from 0 to 2000 Ohms
- Accuracy
2% L +/- 1 pt up to 200 Ohms
2% L +/- 3 pt from 200 to 2000 Ohms
- 2000-point digital display (3 digits 1/2),
height 18 mm
- Measurement frequency 128 Hz
- Off-load voltage <= 42 V peak
- Conditions of use: -10C to 55C/20 to 90% RH
- Response time: 4 to 8 s, depending on
measuring conditions
- IP 54 case
- Protected by high breaking capacity fuse
- Autonomy: 1800 measures of 15 seconds
Designed in compliance with standards
IEC 1010-1 with double insulation.
This instrument features very high safety
characteristics.
It is particularly suitable for measuring under
difficult conditions: presence of interfering
voltages, high ground currents, high-resistivity
auxiliary connections, etc.
Earthing accessories:
- AFM 2409 MA
- AFM 2405 MA
- AFM 2410 MA
Designed in compliance with standards
IEC 1010-1 with double insulation.
This instrument features very high safety
characteristics.
This instrument is used for measuring soil
resistivity, grounding resistance and coupling
between electrically independent earthing
systems.
Earthing accessories:
- AFM 2409 MA
- AFM 2413 MA
- AFM 2414 MA
- Range from 2 Ohms to 20 K Ohms
- Accuracy 2% L +/- 1 pt
- Maximum measure tension: 50 Veff
- 2000 points digital display (3 digits1/2),
height 18 mm
- Measurement frequency 128 Hz
- Dielectric rigidity: 2000 Veff
- Conditions of use: 5C to 50 C / 80% HR
- IP 54 case
- Protected by 500 Veff breaking capacity fuse
- Autonomy: > 1300 measures
Designed in compliance with standards
IEC 1010-1 with double insulation.
This instrument features very high safety characteristics.
This instrument is used for measuring soil resistivity to locate and
calculate earthing systems depth, grounding resistance under
difficult conditions (parasite voltages, high telluric currents, etc)
and coupling between electrically independent earthing systems.
Luxury bag for earthing tester - AFM 2410 MA
Rigid bag with pockets containing 2 smooth T rods,
3 cables on reel (100 m red, 60 m blue, 10 m green) and a mall.
Luxury bag for earting and resistivity tester - AFM 2413 MA
Same as above with 2 rods and 20 m of black cable on reel.
Standard bag for earthing tester - AFM 2405 MA
Soft bag containing 2 straight rods, extraction keys, 30 m of red cable
and 30 m of blue cable reel, 3 m of green cable and a mall.
Standard bag for earthing and resistivity tester - AFM 2414 MA
Same as above with 2 rods and 3 m of black cable on reel.
Terca resistivity and earthing case - AFM 2415 MA
Use
99
These power cabinets transform the mains power supply (230 V DC) into a lower
voltage DC supply and have battery backup in the event of a mains power supply
cut. (STNA recommendations - Air Navigation Technical Department)
Power cabinets
This photoelectric cell controls the lighting or extinction of a light signal. Its
detection threshold is 50 lux. Above this luminosity value, the cell automatically
switches off the beacon.
Photoelectric cell
On sites without any electrical power supply, an autonomous power source must
be available.
In such cases, solar panels can be used to provide the following functions:
- Conversion of the suns radiation by the photovoltaic cells of the panels,
- Storage of the transformed power,
- Regulation and management of the beacon power supply.
For any further information, contact Franklin Assistance to the following number:
+33 (0)1 60 34 54 44.
Solar stations
AY7 9012 AE 12 48 6.5 to 12.5 mm 650 x 450 x 200 3.7
AY7 9020 AE 20 48 40 to 45 mm 820 x 520 x 270 3.7
AY7 9036 AE 36 48 6.5 to 12.5 mm 820 x 520 x 270 5
References Capacity
Ah
Output voltage
V DC
Max. nr
of lights
Dimensions
H x L x l (mm)
Weight
(kg)
References Operating
voltage
Weight
(kg)
Dimensions
x H (mm)
100
consumption
Dim.
x l (mm)
Weight
(kg)
AY7
AY7
AY7
AY7
AY7
9161
9163
9165
9167
9169
B0
B0
B0
B0
B0
32
32
10
10
10
Cd
Cd
Cd
Cd
Cd
9000
9012
9125
9149
B0
B0
B0
B0
35
10
10
10
Cd
Cd
Cd
Cd
These beacons provide a luminous intensity of around 10 Candelas with very low
power consumption.
They are recommended especially for use in backed-up systems or on solar
panels, as the size of batteries or solar panels required is considerably reduced.
Vertical or horizontal fixing with 6 mm screw.
For any further information, contact Franklin Assistance to the following number:
+33 (0)1 60 34 54 44.
AY7
AY7
AY7
AY7
AY7
AY7
9180
9181
9182
9183
9184
9185
101
B0
B0
B0
B0
B0
B0
10
10
10
10
10
10
Cd
Cd
Cd
Cd
Cd
Cd
12
12
24
24
48
48
V
V
V
V
V
V
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
DC
0.535
1.535
0.235
0.235
0.145
0.145
A
A
A
A
A
A
206
206
206
206
206
206
x
x
x
x
x
x
185
185
185
185
185
185
x
x
x
x
x
x
265
265
265
265
265
265
3
3
3
2
3
3
Incandescent lamps
Reference Version Power
consumption MTBF Dimensions
(mm)
Weight
(Kg)
AY7 9501 FI Simple 55 W under 8000 h Diam. 110 x H 190 1.4
AY7 9502 FI Double 220 V 2 x 8 000 h L. 380 x l. 150 x H. 250 5
These obstruction lights are recommended when the structure covers a large
area or is higher than 45 m.
Medium-intensity lights can cover a radius of 450 meters and can be used beside
low intensity lights.
These lights are powered from a weatherproof unit with 3 m connecting cable and
can be controlled by a photoelectric cell. The unit contains an electronic converter,
providing voltage/current regulation of the capacitor charge required for the flash.
The lamp (overall dimensions 325 mm x 288 mm dia.) is mounted on a aluminium
base plate with stuffing boxes providing the electrical connection with the unit.
The opening of the beam is 4 vertically and 360 horizontally with a 125 W power.
This device provokes flashes frequency of 20 per minute.
9020
9021
9022
9023
B0
B0
B0
B0
Red 2000 Cd
Red 2000 Cd
White 20000
White 20000
240 V AC 17
48 V DC 15
Cd 230 V AC 17
Cd 48 V DC 15
102
0031
0112
0224
0505
BL
BL
BL
BL
30 to 35 116 to 127 / 14 to 19
110 to 115 228 to 366 / 19 to 25
220 to 230 613 to 851 / 32 to 38
500 to 533 852 to 1 600 / 38 to 52
Used to indicate the strength and direction of the wind, both day and night, wind
socks are installed on aerodromes, helicopter landing pads, road sides, leisure
areas, sport grounds.
A wind sock is composed of:
- A tilting of 7.40 m high white and red mast,
- A wind vane 500 or 1000 mm in diameter,
- A red and white wind sock diameter 500 to 1000 mm.
Wind socks
For more information on the other references and for options contact Franklin Assistance to:
+33 (0)1 60 34 54 44.
0511
0517
0611
0517
SB
SB
SB
SB
500
500
610
610
mm
mm
mm
mm
Red
Red
Red
Red
103
Examples of beaconing
104
Guyed towers
Other products and miscellaneous
Guyed towers are manufactured from metal trellis girders with a triangular crosssection
of 175 mm center-to-center, and round tubular bracing ribs, dia. 22 mm.
They are delivered in 3 or 6 meter sections, each section having to be fitted with
a guy stage.
They are joined by means of cadmium-plated sleeves and stainless steel nuts and
bolts.
The sections and all accessories are protected by hot-dip galvanization.
Maximum height: 36 meters with standard sections.
Carrying weight at summit: 50 kg.
Carrying horizontal force at summit: 60 kg.
Contact us for higher structures.
Ref. Designation Weight (kg)
AFD 1050 KH Guying kit 28.64
AFD 1051 KU Fiber security clamp 0.20
AFD 1052 KU Lantern type tensioner 0.56
AFD 1053 KU Guying collar 3 directions 0.19
AFD 1054 KU Double expansion pin diam. 10 mm 0.15
AFD 1055 KU 100 m glass fiber roll, diam. 5.6 mm 5.30
AFD 1056 KU Ground plate 3.27
AFD 1057 KU Standard foot 1.59
AFD 1058 KU 6 m section 19.00
AFD 1059 KU 3 m section 10.00
AFD 1060 KU Gripping head 3.50
AFD 1061 KU Neophrene plate 0.21
AFD 1062 KU Double expansion pin diam. 12 0.27
AFD 1070 KU Stainless steel manila diam. 6 mm 0.20
Gripping head
AFD1060KU
Lightning conductor
Elevation rod
Fiber security clamp
AFD1051KU
Glass fiber
AFD1055KU
Fiber security
clamp
AFD1051KU
Double
expansion pin
Ground plate
AFK1056KU
Standard foot
AFK1057KU
Standard
section
AFD1059KU
15 m
15 m 4 m
1080
1081
1082
1084
1083
KU
KU
KU
KU
KU
Guyed
Guyed
Guyed
Guyed
Guyed
tower
tower
tower
tower
tower
6 m 2 of 3 m 42.75
9 m 3 of 3 m 52.71
12 m 2 of 6 m 67.01
15 m 2 of 6 m + 1 of 3 m 78.67
18 m 3 of 6 m 96.23
105
5006
5007
5009
5015
5018
5024
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
PA
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