04-OBO_Lightning Protection System

Lightning Protection System from OBO Bettermann
OBO Bettermann
- Lightning Protection System
1,500,000,000
Lightning strikes per year
Date: 21. Juni 2024 Page: 2
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Up to 200,000 Amp
What are the consequences

of a lightning strike?
Direct strike on a building
Source:
http://www.photovoltaik.eu
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Surge voltage damage including lightning strikes
Destroyed
integrated circuits
Partial lightning currents are coupled

directly and inductive into the installation
and the electronic systems.
Equipotential bonding occurs at the point of

least dielectric strength on account of
sparking (fire hazard).
Source: OBO
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Protected
1. Interception
system
4. Surge
2. Earthing protection
3. Equipotential
bonding
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OBO Bettermann
Lightning protection expert

since almost 100 years
BET Test Center
Members of the international

Standardization/ IEC for
surge and lightning
protection
International Competence –
Congresses and trade fairs
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OBO TBS Laboratory - BET

Certified by
VDE
Test of lightning protection components:
IEC/ EN 62561 part1 ….part 8
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IEC 62561 - THE INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT STANDARD

FOR LPS
Edition 2017/ 2018 for all 7 product standard NOW available and VALID! Incl.
new part 8
NEW Test standard :IEC TS 62561-8:2018 : Requirements for components

for isolated LPS
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IEC 62305 - THE INTERNATIONAL DESIGN STANDARD FOR

LPS
IEC 62305-1 …-4: Lightning protection (ed2.0 from 2010)
IEC 62305-1 IEC 62305-2 IEC 62305-3 IEC 62305-4
General Risk Protection of Electrical and
principles management building structures electronic
and people systems in
building structures
Guide: how to install and which

kind of material are allowed.
All LPS products must be tested

acc. to one of the IEC product
standards!
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- IEC 62305-1 General principles
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IEC 62305-1 General principles

Direct strike on a low-voltage Building / Overhead line
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Coupling in of surges (distance lightning)
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Difference between simulated lightning and surge impulses
1: 10/350 simulated lightning impulse

2: 8/20 simulated surge impulse
à Difference in energy content between the impulses: factor of 20
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What is a transient surge? Use of SPDs!
Lightning surge
Ûr
K/ v
30
ÜS-
6000
Faktor 26 Switching surge
(IV)
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18 4000
(III)
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2500
10 (II)
Temporary surge
6 1500
Voltage drop
(I)
Short breaks
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Transient surges are short-time voltage increasing in micro second-range,

which could be multiple higher than the system nominal voltage !
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Lightning current parameters regarding the threat level LPL to IEC 62305.
For this current

the lightning
Threat level/ Lowest peak Probability, that the Max. Peak value protection
Protection value value is higher than I (kA) system have to
class I (kA) the min. value (%) be planned,
accordingly the
choosen
I 3 98 200 lightning
protection class
- IEC 62561-1
II 5 95 150 products have to
be used!
III 10 88 100
IV 16 79 100
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Table 443.2 Required rated impulse voltage of equipment UW
Nominal Voltage line to

voltage Neutral (V)
(V) Required rated impulse withstand voltage of equipment (kV)
Overvoltage Overvoltage Overvoltage Overvoltage

category IV category III category II category I
For example, For example, For example, For example,

energy meter, Distribution distribution Sensitive
telecontrol boards, switches, Domestic electronic
systems socket-outlets appliances, Equipment
tools
230/400 300 6 4 2,5 1,5
277/480
1500 DC 1500 DC 15 10 8 6
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Protection level / necessary rated surge voltage IEC

60364-4-44
Equipment at
the energy
Withstand voltage
6 meter Distribution (overvoltage category)
boards, Protective equipment
6 kV
kV (IV) from OBO Bettermann
4 kV distribution
4 (III) Domestic
appliances, tools Sensitive
electronic
3 2.5 kV
equipment
(II)
2 1.5 kV
(I)
1.3 kV 1.3 kV
1
1.3
kV
LPZ0 LPZ1 LPZ2 LPZ0
main T1 sub- T2 T3
distribution distribution end
board board device
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Complete Surge protection concept:
DC-System AC-Powersupply
Data System Telecommunication
Recommended
Even the best lightning and surge protection concept is useless when not
all of the electrical and metallic lines coming into the building are included
in it.
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534.1 Example of installation of Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 SPDs
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How can surge voltages be limited?

Spark gaps Varistors Diodes
Surge
protection
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Example of class I SPDs
Lightning protection level I: Impact up to 200 kA:

Iimp = 25 kA 10/350 L-N / PEN
Iimp = 100 kA 10/350 N-PE
Lightning protection level II: Impact up to 150 kA:

Iimp = 18.75 kA 10/350 L-N / PEN
Iimp = 75 kA 10/350 N-PE
Lightning protection level III and IV: Impact up to 100 kA:

Iimp = 12.5 kA 10/350 L-N / PEN
Iimp = 50 kA 10/350 N-PE
With lightning protection system the SPDs will select according to IEC
62305.
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NEW Typ 1+2 / class I+II SPD: MCF 75-3+FS; 5096 981
Technical parameters
Circuit type 3+0

SPD according IEC 61643-11 Typ 1+2
Nominal voltage AC (UN) 230 V / 400 V
Max. continous operating voltage AC (UC) 255 V
Total discharge current (10/350µs)
75 kA
L1+L2+L3-PEN (Itotal)
Impulse discharge current Iimp (10/350µs)
25 kA
(L-PEN)
Follow current interrupt rating Ifi (L-PEN) 50 kA
Voltage protection level Up ≤ 1,5 kV
Max. backup fuse conform IEC 315 A gL/gG
Short-circuit current rating ISCCR 50 kA
Dimensions (LxBxH) 107 x 90 x 70
Remote signal NO / NC
Certification VDE
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NEW Typ 1+2 / class I+II SPD: MCF100-3+NPE+FS; 5096 987

Technical parameters
Circuit type 3+1

SPD according IEC 61643-11 Typ 1+2
Nominal voltage AC (UN) 230 V / 400 V
Max. continous operating voltage AC (UC) 255 V
Total discharge current (10/350µs)
100 kA
L1+L2+L3-PEN (Itotal)
Impulse discharge current Iimp (10/350µs)
25 kA / 100 kA
(L-PEN)
Follow current interrupt rating Ifi (L-PEN) 50 kA / 100 A
Voltage protection level Up ≤ 1,5 kV
Max. backup fuse conform IEC 315 A gL/gG
Short-circuit current rating ISCCR 50 kA
Dimensions (LxBxH) 107 x 90 x 70
Remote signal NO / NC
Certification VDE
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534.2.4.3.1 SPDs according to class II test
Where SPDs according to class II test are required, their nominal

discharge current shall not be less than given in Table 534.2.4.3.1
below.
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Certificated SPDs
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CombiController and SurgeController V-PV – Lightning and surge arrestor Typ 1+2
PV / class I+II protection
Surge PV at PV-DC applications
CombiController V-PV
• For PV-systems up to 1.500V DC according EN 50539-11
• T1+2 combination arrestor und T2 surge protective devices

• Suitable for hat rail mounting
• Optional remote signalling with potential-free changeover
Item-No. Type
contact
5094 230 V-PV-T1+2-1000
5094 232 V-PV-T1+2-1000FS • Error-resistant Y circuit to VDE 0100-712 (EN 50539-12)
5094 240 V-PV-T1+2-1500 • Temperature-controlled protection elements with cut-off unit
5094 242 V-PV-T1+2-1500FS
and visual status display
5094 210 V-PV-T2-1500
5094 212 V-PV-T2-1500+FS
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Surge protection Modul ÜSM – surge arrestor Typ 2+3 / class II+III
Surge protection for LED lights in the 230/400V power system
• Surge protective device (SPD) for use in the mast junction box
of street lights
• Protection level under 1.3kV or 1.0kV @ 5kA

• SPD for LED-lights with 1 or 2 lines
• Versions up to a maximum discharge capacity of 20kA
• Versions in IP 20 und in IP 65 (Filled with resin).
Item-No. Type • Versions with PE (SK I = Earthed) or without PE (SK II =

5092 431 ÜSM-20-230I1P+PE double isolated)
5092 433 ÜSM-20-230I1PE65
5092 420 ÜSM-10-230I1P-0
5092 422 ÜSM-10-230I1P+PE
5092 424 ÜSM-10-230I2P-0
5092 426 ÜSM-10-230I2P+PE
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Net Defender CAT6 – Basic and fine protection
ND-CAT6/E-F and ND-CAT6/E-B
• Expanding Net Defender series by two additional

devices
• Support of Power over Ethernet (PoE)
• Basic (LPZ 0->1) and fine protection (LPZ 1->3)
• Difference to current Net Defender:

CAT6 transmission (CAT6A at ND-CAT6A/EA)
• Perfect solution for protecting
Item-No. 5081 802IP cameras
Item-No. 5081 804

ND-CAT6/E-F
ND-CAT6/E-B
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New Isolating Spark Gap (ISG) for potentially explosive areas

Lightning equipotential bonding in EX-areas
EX ISG H and EX ISG H 350
• Quality tested acc. to IEC 62561-3/ VDE 0185-561-3
and IEC 62561-1/ VDE 0185-561-1

• Hotmelt-encapsulating – corrosion, weather and UV resistant
• Combustion-free graphite technology
• QR-Code: Installation guide

• Several new accessories: connection cables and brackets
• ATEX certified
• Unique serial number: important for the traceability of the product

Item-No. 5240 030
Item-No. 5240 031
EX ISG H
EX ISG H 350
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OBO offers a 5 year warranty on all surge protection devices!
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IEC 62305-2 Risk management
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IEC 62305-2 Risk management
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- External Lightning Protection

(3D Rolling Sphere)
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IEC 62305-3 Protection of building structures and people
Rolling sphere
LPS Class radius
/m
Rolling
I 20
sphere
II 30
III 45
IV 60
Mesh methode /m
LPS Class
mxm
Mesh
I 5x5
method II 10 x 10
III 15 x 15
IV 20 x 20
a (in˚)
Protective 80
70
angle 60
50
40
method 30
20 I II III IV
10
0 2 20 30 40 50 60
10
H (in m)
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20

Rolling Sphere Method
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Example:
4 rods needed acc. to IEC standard
(rolling sphere method). Aluminum,

copper or stainless steel, steel
galvanized…rods are allowed.
Which installation will be the most economical ?
Compare the price of 4 standard rods + conductor material with the price of 4 ESE or
CVM rods incl. conductor material !
Conclusion:
The number, position and protection area of air-termination rods must be
calculated with the 3 methods acc. to IEC 62305-3.
The design must be the same. The costs will raise up with systems like ESE or
CVM.
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Protective Angle Method
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Protective Angle Method
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Mesh Method
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Lightning protection support for consultants - made by OBO
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- External Lightning Protection

(Separation distance and Insulated
LPS)
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Separation distance: Lightning discharge parameters
I/kA
Main discharge Real measured lightning pulse
-40
Time between the
Iimp discharges up to several ms
-20 Subsequent discharge
0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 t/µs 1100
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Separation distance: Lightning discharge parameters
Distinction between the parameters: Main flash and subsequent flash
Table C. 3 – Testing parameters for surge currents

LPL Limit deviation
Testing parameters
I II III-IV %
First positive surge

current
Δi 200 150 100 ± 10
(kA)
Δt 10 10 10 ± 20
(μs)
Negative subsequent
surge currents
Δi 50 37.5 25 ± 10
(kA)
Δt 0.25 0.25 0.25 ± 20
(μs)
Source: EN 62305-1:2011
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Separation distance: Voltage build-up through main flash
Simplified representation:
Time function of the lightning current for LPC III
Subsequent surge current I = 25(kA) wave form

0.25/50
Example: One metre of cable length

corresponds to approx. 0.375 µH
à 15 metres of arrestor length

à 15 x 0.375 μH = 5.625 μH
di 25kA
UL = L × = 5,625µH × = 562,5kV
dt 0,25µs
1 mm air as distance insulated 1 kV

à for 562.5 kV a safety distance of 56 cm is
required
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Separation distance: Function of additional down conducters
Aid:
Current division through additional down
conducters.
25k A - 1 - down - conductor

12,5k A - 2 - down - conductors
di 12,5kA
UL = L × = 5,625µH × = 280kV
dt 0,25µs
1 mm air as distance insulated approx. 1 kV

à for 280 kV a safety distance of 28 cm is
required (for solid material = 56 cm)
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Separation distance
Insulation of the external LPS - length for the

calculation of the separation distance
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Separation distance calculation

The necessary separation distance can be calculated using IEC 62305-3:
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Separation distance calculation
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Separation distance à Example of an interception rod
àSeparation distance "s" for Km=0.5 (solid matter) necessary!
Floating discharge à Arc
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Separation distance
kc
Examples of non-maintained separation distances s = ki ´ ´ L(m)
km
Masonry
Interceptio
n rod
Electrical
installatio S
n
down Electrical
conduc installation S
tor S
Arc
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Separation distance ‒ example of a photovoltaic system
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Separation distance cannot be maintained: Measures (1)
Select other cable routing

§ à The best and lowest-cost solution
Improving current division:
§ Ring conductor, more down
conducters
§ Interception cables in multiple
directions
Insulation:
§ Isolated interception systems
§ High-voltage-resistant, insulated
down conducters (OBO isCon)
§ Insulation of non-conductive
elements, e.g. plastic parts as attic
cover or gutter
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OBO Bettermann Insulated LPS
GRP traverses isCon® Interception rods

Insulated lightning protection systems allow standardised lightning protection
according IEC 62305.
The separation distance to electronic systems required by the standard can be
maintained by the different versions of the insulated lightning protection.
The individual components and systems allow the creation of different
solutions, according to requirements.
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Purpose of the insulated arrestor
No separation
distance Air from insulator With insulated arrestor
maintained
Masonry Masonry Masonry
Arrestor
8 mm
Arrestor
8 mm isCon
Electrical Electrical Electrical

installation installation installation
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SEPARATION DISTANCE EXPERIMENT
Outdoor Indoor:
Down-conductor Metallic or electric
installation
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SEPARATION DISTANCE EXPERIMENT - RESULTS
BREAKDOWN BREAKDOWN
BREAKDOWN
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Conclusion:
An LPS acc. to IEC 62305-3

BREAKDOWN
must designed in such a way,
that the calculated separation
distance s is always fulfilled.
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Lightning and surge protection systems by OBO
The complete solution provider
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Solution!
Insulated lightning protection Systems by OBO
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Solution!
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Solution!
isolated Conductor
S = Se
Se : eqivalent separation distance acc.
to IEC TS 62561-8 (2018)

NEW standard
2018
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New standard for high-voltage isolated conductors

IEC TS 62561-8:2018
The isCon® system is tested and
certified acc. to IEC TS 62561-8 !
OBO used his experience of nearly
15 years R&D of high-voltage
isolated conductors and
participation in standardization to
create this technical specification.
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isCon ® - made by OBO
isCon® Premium 90 SW
se≤ 90 cm, H2=200kA
Ø = 23 mm SW
5408 018
®
isCon Pro+ 75 SW
®
isCon Pro 75 SW se≤ 75 cm, H1= 150kA
se≤ 75 cm, H1=150kA Ø = 23 mm SW
Ø = 20 mm SW 5408 002, 5408 004, 5408 006
5408 008 ®
isCon Pro+ 75 GR
Ø = 26 mm GR
5407 995 and 5407 997
®
isCon Basic 45 SW
se≤ 45 cm, H1=150kA
Ø = 20 mm SW
5408 014
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isCon® - made by OBO
Not only aesthetic feature like normal insulated conductor
Third party tested

and certified
Protection layer, e.g.UV resistant

Special mechanical protection
Inner
Conductive layer
Outer Conductive layer
35 mm² cupper conductor
Isolation
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Conductor system – OBO isCon system

Function of isCon conductor – round conductor
Conductive part
flashover
Lightning current
Round conductor
Several kA
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Conductor system – normal high voltage cable

Function of isCon conductor – insulated line
Conductive part
Surface discharge (creeping flashover)
Lightning current
Round conductor
Several kA insulating material
• low induced impulse voltages release creeping discharges in

the range of proximities
• If the creeping discharge release-voltage is exceeded, a
surface discharge is initiated.
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Function of the isCon cable

Control current
Lightning current
Several kA
Connection of
X=Se X 2 Electrical connection
copper cable
to the building,
and jacketing
conductive structure,
local PAS
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Flashover on coaxial cable at -400 kV
isCon cable (Black) with

parallel standard coax cable
white (Copper shield)
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INFO: IEC 62305-3 - 8.1 protection against dangerous touch-voltages
“a) under normal operation conditions there are no persons within 3 m from the
downconductors;
b) a system of at least 10 down-conductors complying with 5.3.5 is employed;
c) the contact resistance of the surface layer of the soil, within 3 m of the down-conductor, is
not less than 100 k ohm.
If none of these conditions is fulfilled, protection measures shall be adopted against injury to
living beings due to touch voltages as follows:
– insulation of the exposed down-conductor is provided giving a 100 kV, 1,2/50 μs
impulse withstand voltage
– physical restrictions and/or warning notices to minimize the probability of down-conductors
being touched.“
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Installation of the isCon® System
Third party
®
tested and
isCon Pro+ 75 GR certified
Variante:
se ≤ 75 cm
• Like isCon® Pro +, but:
Meets the requirement of IEC 62305-3 (VDE 0185

305-3) as a protection against dangerous touch-
voltages!
Third party certified:
Withstand voltage test (-100 kV, 1.2 / 50μs) under
wet-conditions acc. to VDE 0432-1 (IEC 60060-1)
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Installation of the isCon® Pro+ 75 GR: protection against dangerous touch-
voltages
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isCon® - made by OBO
isCon installlation in Zone 1 and 21
Third party
tested and
certified
“Due to the non-sparking conduction, the

isolated conductor of type OBO isCon®
can also be installed in lightning
protection systems which are supposed
to be erected in potentially explosive
atmospheres. ln such cases, the isolated
conductor of type OBO isCon may be led
through atmospheres of zones 1 and 21.”
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Details of testing isCon®
Corrosion test – 10 days ~ 20 years Lightning current test– 150 bis 200 kA
Mechanical test– > 900N High-voltage test up to 1.5 MV
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OBO Bettermann Insulated LPS - isFang interception rod system
Legend:
1 Air-termination rod
2 Insulated central rod
3 Retaining rod
The metallic components of the rods are made of aluminium of stainless steel (V2A).
The insulated central rod is made of glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) and allows sufficient
spacing of the arresting components (connection element at the bottom end of the
air-termination rod) to all roof structures. In addition, it guarantees a sufficient distance
of 1,500 mm to the equipotential bonding, which is connected at the bottom end of the
insulated rod
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OBO Bettermann Insulated LPS - isFang interception rod system
The OBO isFang module interception

rod system can offer a quick and
freely combinable solution for
isolated interception rod systems as
well as high interception rods for the
greatest possible protection angle.
§ Insulated LPS
§ Modular structure
§ Quick installation
§ 4 up to 10 metre insulated
interception rods
§ Internal and External Connection of
IsCon Cable
§ With wall mount and Free stand
accessaries
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OBO isCon system: Application example, cooling device
1.5 m S
1.5 m
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OBO isCon system: Application example, microwave radio antenna
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OBO isCon system: Application - insulated interception rod on PV

system
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OBO isCon
Halogen-free Weathering resistance § Combustion behaviour:
§ The OBO isCon® cable is § Weathering resistance § The flame resistance of the
made from halogen-free (EVA = Ethylene vinyl OBO isCon® cable was
materials. acetate). proven according to
§ O zone resistance acc. to EN 60332-1-2.
EN 60811-2-1 Sec. 8
§ Sunlight Resistance Test
UL 1581 Coldness
§ impact resistance acc. to
EN 60811-1-4
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Comprehensive information material
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OBO isCon system: Practical example
Wolfsburg Fire Brigade
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Installation of an interception rod with internal cable
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Practical experience
The picture can t be displayed.
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OBO isCon system: Practical example
isCon
ALU Rd8
Remote maintenance portal/computer centre

www.ade24.de
Korntal-Münchingen
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FAM Arnsberg/Menden (Germany) Aerodrome
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Source: DFMG Ostheim-von-der-

Röhn (Germany)
Elektro Schneider GmbH
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What are the consequences

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Direct strike on a building

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Surge voltage damage including lightning strikes

Partial lightning currents are coupled

Equipotential bonding occurs at the point of

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Lightning protection expert

BET Test Center

Members of the international

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OBO TBS Laboratory - BET

Test of lightning protection components:

IEC/ EN 62561 part1 ….part 8

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IEC 62561 - THE INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT STANDARD

NEW Test standard :IEC TS 62561-8:2018 : Requirements for components

IEC 62305 - THE INTERNATIONAL DESIGN STANDARD FOR

Guide: how to install and which

All LPS products must be tested

- IEC 62305-1 General principles

IEC 62305-1 General principles

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IEC 62305-1 General principles

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IEC 62305-1 General principles

1: 10/350 simulated lightning impulse

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IEC 62305-1 General principles

Transient surges are short-time voltage increasing in micro second-range,

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IEC 62305-1 General principles

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IEC 62305-1 General principles

For this current

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Table 443.2 Required rated impulse voltage of equipment UW

Nominal Voltage line to

Overvoltage Overvoltage Overvoltage Overvoltage

For example, For example, For example, For example,

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Protection level / necessary rated surge voltage IEC

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Complete Surge protection concept:

Data System Telecommunication

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534.1 Example of installation of Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 SPDs

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How can surge voltages be limited?

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Example of class I SPDs

Lightning protection level I: Impact up to 200 kA:

Lightning protection level II: Impact up to 150 kA:

Lightning protection level III and IV: Impact up to 100 kA:

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Circuit type 3+0

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