LSC-7D

Lightning Strike Counter

Installation Instruction

Lightning Protection
Part of THE ALLTEC
® to the tower or the lightning protection system (LPS) down
PROTECTION PYRAMID
L E V E L : Lightning Protection
F U N C T I O N : Monitoring Lightning
Strikes assists in determining the need for
additional security such as grounding, surge
suppression and lightning protection.
BENEFITS:
No Maintenance: Requiring no external
power supply or internal battery for
operation.
Installation
The LSC-7D connections should be electrically attached
conductor using 14 AWG (2.5mm2) insulated wire and be
separated by approximately 8.0 ft (2.4m). The inductive
voltage drop due to a lightning strike will actuate the counter.
A log should be kept to record the date and counter reading.
To test your counter, voltage may be momentarily applied
using a 9V battery in either polarity to actuate the circuit.
The LSC-7D requires a 0.5 μH inductance shunt
(approximately 8.0 ft conductor length) to count nature’s
smallest lightning strike (3 kA). This inductance can be in the
form of a wire length, tower, or pipe segment. To calculate,
use the following approximations:
• 0.3 μH per foot per wire
• 0.067 μH per foot for triangular tower leg
• 0.150 μH per foot for >/= 6” pipe
The LSC-7D connection must be in direct contact with the
metallic wire or metallic structure being monitored. Clean,
sand, or pierce as required.
NOTE: No user serviceable parts inside. Do not loosen
sealing nuts.

Easy to Install: Uses a 2-wire connection

Sealing nuts adjacent to enclosure
to any metal conductor for lightning voltage
(Do not loosen)
detection, conductor dimensions are
unimportant.
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Weather Resistant: Includes a NEMA 4X/

IP66, UV stabilized polycarbonate enclosure
with surface mount flanges, UL94V-0 flame
rated and suitable for either indoor or
outdoor installation. Installation nuts & lock washers

Size
Width Height Depth
5.5 inch (139.7mm) 3.5 inch (88.9mm) 1.5 inch (38.1mm)

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Lightning Strike Counter Installation Instruction

Installation Examples

Building Model Tower Model

Tower Clamp

Conductor Clamp

8.0 ft (2.4 m)

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CONNECTION TERMINALS

LSC-7D
Lightning Strike Counter
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Tower Clamp
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Conductor Clamp
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Lightning Strike Counter

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