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Volume V
Lightning, Surge Protection and Earthing
System for CNS Installations
Version 2.0, April 2014
Airports Authority of India
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Directorate of CNS-OM
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PREFACE
This is the Version 2.0 of CNS Manual Vol. V in the series of seven volumes of
CNS Manuals prepared and maintained by Directorate of CNS-OM, CHQ on behalf of
Airports Authority of India for the use and guidance of its executives and maintenance
personnel. The topics covered under these volumes are as under:Volume I Maintenance of CNS Facilities
Volume II Communication Procedures
Volume III Siting Criteria of CNS Facilities
Volume IV Flight Inspection of CNS Facilities
Volume V Lightning & Surge Protection and Earthing System of CNS
Installations
Volume VI Technical Specifications
Volume VII Maintenance Schedules of CNS facilities
This volume contains the guidelines, recommended processes, procedures and
practices for protection of CNS installations from Lightning strikes, surge and transient
pulses which not only obliterate the expensive CNS/ATM systems but also disrupt Air
Navigations Services. The guidelines contained in this manual were framed by a duly
constituted committee by the competent authority for defining the standards and
recommended practices.
The guidelines, procedures and practices described in this volume, meticulously
followed by CNS maintenance personnel at Aeronautical Communication Stations will go
in a long way in protecting the vital CNS installations against damage and operational
disruptions occurring due to lightning and surges.
Views, comments and suggestions for improvement of this volume may be sent to
ED CNS-OM so as to incorporate them in the next Amendment/Version.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
General
05
Chapter 2
General Requirements
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Chapter 3
10
Chapter 4
Earthing System
47
Chapter 5
66
Chapter 6
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Chapter 7
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Chapter 8
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Chapter 9
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Chapter 1
General
1.1 Title of the Document:
This document is identified as Communication, Navigation & Surveillance
Manual Vol. V (CNSM- Vol .V) Version 2.0 Lightning, Surge Protection and Earthing
System for CNS Installations.
1.2 Scope of this Document:
This document mandates standard lightning protection, transient protection, surge
protection, grounding, bonding and shielding configurations to be provided for
CNS/ATM Automation facilities which are in operation at various airports.
1.3 Purpose of this Document:
Purpose of this document is to provide information and guidelines for
provisioning of Lightning, Surge Protection and Earthing System of CNS facilities, which
are essential for the provision of safe and efficient Air Navigation Services by Airports
Authority of India. It is published for the use and guidance of its CNS Maintenance
personnel.
1.4 Responsibility for documentation, review, amendments and publication:
1.4.1 The General Manager (Automation & Surveillance), AAI, CHQ is responsible
for development, review and amendments of CNS Manuals Vol. V. He will ensure
that the information and guidelines pertaining to provisioning of Lightning, Surge
Protection and Earthing System of CNS facilities as detailed in this manual are in
conformity and current with respect to various National/International guidelines issued
on the subject.
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Directorate of CNS-OM may produce hard copies and control the distribution of these
Copies, as deemed appropriate.
1.9
Master Copy:-
An electronic and a hard master copy of each Chapter contained in the Manual will be
held and maintained by the CNS-OM Directorate.
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1.10
A current copy of the Manual will be published on AAI ANS web site aaians.aero
and AAI Intranet Infosaarthee.
1.11
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Chapter - 2
General Requirements
2.1 Scope:This document covers Lightning, Surge Protection, earthing & bonding systems to
be adopted for CNS/ATM equipments with solid state components which are more
susceptible to damage due to surges, transients and over voltages being encountered in the
system due to lightning, sub-station switching etc. The recommendations specifically
cover the following:(a) Protection of sensitive electronic CNS/ATM Automation systems from lightning
resulting from a lightning strike to the building or its associated services
installations.
(b) Protection of buildings or structures housing CNS facilities against lightning
strike.
(c) Protection of sensitive electronic CNS/ATM Automation systems from
lightning/induction surges and spikes resulting from a lightning strike, power
switching etc.
(d) Earthing and bonding system to be adopted for CNS/ATM Automation systems.
(e) Maintenance procedures/practices to be followed for maintenance of Lightning
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2.2 References:2.2.1 The basic framework of guidelines in this Manual is provided by following
references:IS-2309
IS -3043
IS -5216
IEC -62305
IEC -61643
ANSI/UL 467
IEEE- 80
IEEE - 837
2.2.2 In addition, many inputs have been taken from BS:7430, IEC-60364 and NFPA
780 etc..
2.2.3 For the details, wherever required, respective Code, Standard or Guidelines as
mentioned above may please be referred to.
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Chapter - 3
Lightning Protection
3.1 Introduction:3.1.1
The protection of the structure from direct lightning is only half of the
work needed to be done. It is also required to protect the systems and equipment
installed within the structure from induction surges arising out of lightning activity,
which at times could be costlier than the structure. This demands a holistic view to be
taken to cover all the aspects of lightning and surge protection. The installation must
be correct using correct material, the air terminal should give the total coverage, the
earth terminal must be right, and the right type of down conductor should be correctly
installed. The surge protectors must be put at every vulnerable point of entry, planned
for restricting the rise of ground potential in case of lightning discharge must be taken
to safe guard the facility. An illustration which protects the building surges in power,
RF/Data cable etc in a typical CNS installation is depicted in Figure-3.1.
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Figure-3.1:
3.1.3 The basic framework of this standardization is provided by Indian Standard
document IS-2309 (Lightning Protection). In addition, many inputs have been taken
from IEC-62305, IS 3043 (for Earthing), IS 5216 (Safety procedures & practices in
electrical work), BS:7430, IEEE 80, IEC-60364 , NFPA 780 etc.
3.1.4 Some details of the lightning phenomenon, characteristics of devices used in the
lightning and surge protection, methods to be used for CNS facilities Viz. LLZ, GP,
DVOR, Radar installations, Antenna etc. have also been included in the document.
3.2
Lightning Protection comprises basically two types of protection:3.2.1 Direct Protection:-Protection of the structures, antenna and buildings against
the direct impact of lightning. The direct impact of lightning can cause serious
damages to the buildings, structures including fire accidents.
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3.2.2 Indirect Protection: The indirect effects of lightning like surges and spikes will
cause malfunction and failure of sensitive electrical and electronic equipment through
induction. Appropriate surge and spike suppression mitigation techniques are to be
implemented accordingly.
3.3.3 For protection against both Direct and Indirect protection systems to work
efficiently, an effective earthing system offering a consistent low earth resistance is
essential. Hence protection system consists of three parts: -
3.3
Earthing system
Surge Protection
Lightning phenomenon
The phenomenon of discharge of static electricity generated in storm clouds to the
earth is lightning. It comes into existence when warm air masses containing sufficient
moisture are transported to greater altitudes. This transport can occur in number of ways.
Due to immense landmasses continent receives greater isolation and air near the ground
rise up. This creates up draught channels with vertical speed of more than 100 Kmph.
This warm air when gets mixed with colder air creates surges because of the opposite
charged nature of warm and cold air front. It occurs with generation of tremendous light,
heat, sound and pressure in the form of thunder.
3.3.1
Numerous theories have been advanced regarding the formation of charge centers,
charge separation within a cloud, and the ultimate development of lightning strokes.
One theory attributes charge separation to the existence of both positive and negative
ions in the air and the existence of a normal electric field directed toward the earth.
Large drops of water in the electric field are polarized, the upper sides acquiring a
negative charge and the lower sides a positive charge. As the polarized drops of water
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fall due to gravity, the undersides (positive sides) attract negative ions, while no such
action occurs at the upper surfaces. As a result of this action, the drops accumulate
negative charge. Thus, the original charges, which were distributed at random and
produced an essentially neutral space charge, become separated. The large drops of
water carry the negative charges to the lower portion of the cloud, causing the lower
portion to be negatively charged and the upper portion to be positively charged.
Another theory is that the interaction of ascending wind currents in the leading
head of a cloud breaks up the water droplets causing the resulting droplets to be
positively charged and the air to be negatively charged. The positively charged water
droplets are unable to fall through the ascending wind currents at the head of the cloud,
which causes this portion of the cloud to be positively charged while the remaining
larger portion becomes negatively charged. Yet another theory suggests that there are
regions of subzero temperature within a cloud and the subsequent formation of ice
crystals is an essential factor in the explanation of the charge centers within clouds.
It has even been suggested that perhaps all of the physical phenomena postulated
in the various theories can occur. At best, the processes occurring within a cloud
formation that cause charge separation are complicated. The important fact to the
designing engineer is that a charge separation does occur in thunderstorm clouds.
Scientists have conducted various experiments using balloons equipped with electric
gradient measuring equipment to investigate typical charge distribution in
thunderclouds, and these experiments have shown that, in general, the main body of a
thundercloud is negatively charged and the upper part positively charged. A
concentration of positive charge also frequently exists in the base of the cloud. Such
charge distribution in a cloud causes an accumulation of charge of the opposite
polarity on the earths surface and on objects (e.g., trees, buildings, electric power
lines, structures, etc.) beneath the cloud. A typical charged cloud and the resulting
electric fields are shown in Figure 3.2(a) & (b). The electric fields shown in this
figure have been verified by data obtained by scientists from ground gradient
measuring equipment during the passage of storm clouds. The phenomenon of
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Figure 3.2(b)
3.3.2
Lightning Mechanism:-
3.3.2.1 The charged cloud potential can assume any value in the range of
hundreds of mega Volts. The lightning stroke starts by the step by step descent
from the cloud of a leader stroke stepping some tens of meters at a time.
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3.3.2.2 When the last step brings the tip of the leader sufficiently close to
earth, an upward streamer leaves the earth to join the tip of downward leader.
3.3.2.3 The initiation of this upward streamer depends on a critical field being
exceeded at the earth emission point and is also a function of the charge deposited
by the down-coming leader and any enhancement of the field caused by the
geometry of the earth.
3.3.2.4 The length of the upward streamer will be greater for greater charges
and hence high current flashes will start preferentially from high structures for
which the field enhancement is high.
Figure 3.3(a)
Figure 3.3(b)
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Figure 3.3(c)
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Figure-3.4(a)
Fig 3.4(b)
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Further, from the above figures, folliwng four important parameters for lightning
protection technology can be obtained from the lightning current profiles:
The charge of the lightning current Qflash, comprising the charge of the short strike
Qshort and the charge of the long strike Qlong;
Lightning current does not depend on load, in other words lightning current can be
considered as ideal current source if a load-independent active electric current flows
through conductive components, the amplitude of the current, and the impedance of the
conductive component the current flows through, help to regulate the potential drop
across the component flown through by the current. If a current is formed at a single point
on a homogeneously conducting surface, the well-known potential gradient area arises.
This effect also occurs when lightning strikes homogeneous ground.
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lightning can induce a voltage of the order of 1000kV, which can harm the electrical
insulations nearby and can gravely endanger the network.
Figure-3.6
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3.4.4
Figure-3.7
3.4.5 Lightning Strike Electromagnetic Environmental Effects:-
Figure-3.8
3.4.6
Figure-3.9
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3.5
considering the resulting damages. This is that part of the flash in which a
charged cell in a thunder cloud is discharged to earth. The current in this return
stroke ranges from about 2,000 A to about 2,00,000 A and its distribution of
values is of the form which occurs frequently in nature, the so called
log/normal distribution. Out of all the lightning strokes, approximately 1 %
strokes exceed 200,000 A; 10% exceed 80,000 A; 50% exceed 28,000A; 90%
exceed 8,000 A and 99% exceed 3 000 A., hence, it is expected that only 1% of
lightning strikes are less than 3000A.
3.5.1
cells in the thunder cloud, and the flash current is, therefore, a negative flow from
cloud to ground; less frequently, strokes from a positive part of the cloud also
occur.
3.5.2 For either polarity, however, the current flow is unidirectional with a rise
time of less than 10 s for the negative flash (but considerably longer for the
positive flash) and then decays to a low value, for a simple single stroke, in about
100 s or less. Some flashes comprise two or more strokes which individually
conform to the description for a single stroke but which may be spaced in time 50
ms to 100 ms apart. The rare multi-stroke flash having more than 10 strokes may,
therefore, last for up to 1 second.
3.6
Voltage in a lightning strike: Before the flash takes place, the potential of the
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3.7
Effects of lightning
3.7.1 Electrical effect: As the current is discharged through the resistance of the
earth electrode of the Lightning Protection System, it produces a resistive voltage
drop which may momentarily raise the potential of the protective system to a high
value relative to true earth. It may also produce around the earth electrodes a high
potential gradient which is catastrophic to persons and animals. In the same
general manner, the inductance of the protective system must also be considered
because of the steep leading edge of the lightning pulse. The resulting voltage drop
in the protective system is, therefore, the combination of the resistive and inductive
voltage components.
3.7.2 Side Flash: The point of strike on the protective system may be raised to a
high potential with respect to adjacent metal. There is, therefore, a risk of flashover
from the protective system to any other metal on or in the structure. If such
flashover occurs, part of the lightning current is discharged through internal
installations, such as pipes and wiring, and so this flashover constitutes a risk to the
occupants and fabric of the structure.
3.7.3 Thermal effects: As far as it affects lightning protection, the effect of a
lightning discharge is confined to the temperature rise of the conductor through
which the current passes. Although the current is high, its duration is short, and the
thermal effect on the protective system is usually negligible. (This ignores the fusing
or welding effects on damaged conductors or those which were not adequate in the
initial installation.) In general, the cross- sectional area of a lightning conductor is
chosen primarily to satisfy the requirements of mechanical strength, which means
that it is large enough to keep the rise in temperature to 1C. For example, with a 50
mm2 copper conductor, a severe stroke of 100kA with duration of 100s dissipates
less than 400 J per meter of conductor resulting in a temperature rise of about 1C.
The substitution of steel for copper results in a rise of less than 10C.
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3.8.1 Lightning effects can be direct and/or indirect. Direct effects are from resistive
(ohmic) heating, arcing and burning. Indirect effects are more probable. They include
capacitive, inductive and magnetic behaviour. Lightning "prevention" or
"protection" (in an absolute sense) is impossible (IS 2309). A diminution of its
consequences, together with incremental safety improvements, can be obtained by the
use of a holistic or systematic hazard mitigation approach, described later.
3.8.2 A direct lightning attachment to an unprotected structure usually causes fire
and electrical damage. Occasionally explosive damage will occur if lightning strikes a
chimney or other porous structural component. Typically lightning strike to a roof or
protrusion causes arcing within the structure resulting ignition of structural materials.
Since lightning prefers the path of least impedance, it will tend to flow to the
electrical system and thence to earth, causing severe damage to the wiring.
3.8.3 There are many indirect electrical effects due to lightning strike. Flashover
occurs when lightning attaches to something which has a relatively high impedance
path to ground. The high impedance can develop a significant voltage on the object. If
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this voltage exceeds the air breakdown value (approx 1 MV/m), the lightning may
jump from that object to a nearby grounded object. Common example is that of a man
injured through a nearby residential telephone line when it is energized by a distant
lightning strike.
3.8.4 Most lightning damages are noted for electronic equipment. A lightning
current pulse in a wire results induced voltage on the termination of other nearby
conductors. So called Surges are generated in secondary loops and metallic structures
mainly because of inductive coupling close to lightning current carrying conductors.
Surge current are generated with typical wave shape of T1/T2= 8/20 s (i.e. rise time
8 s and fall times 20 s) with peak value of some kA up to some 10 kA. The high
voltage surge of a very small duration is potentially capable of damaging the
electronic circuitry.
3.9
Protecting the installations from lightning damages:3.9.1 It is impossible to stop or prevent the natural phenomenon of lightning
strikes [IS2309]. What can be done is to take measures so that the lightning energy
is given a safe passage to earth without harming the structure of interest. Universally,
the lightning rods are installed at topmost points of the structure and it is electrically
connected to a good earth using a good conductor to protect it from lightning
damages.
3.9.2 To protect the electronic equipment from lightning surges and transients, it is
required to shunt the current, block energy from travelling down the wire, filter
certain frequencies, clamp voltage levels or perform a combination of these tasks.
3.9.3 Voltage clamping devices capable of handling extremely high amperage of the
surge, as well as reducing the extremely fast rising edge (dv/dt & di/dt ) of the
transients are desired.
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3.9.4 Adopting a fortress defence against surges and spikes is prudent i.e. protect the
AC mains panel, all relevant secondary distribution panels, incoming and outgoing
data and signal lines and also the incoming and outgoing RF cables.
3.10
3.10.1
lightning strike can damage the fabric of the structure, start a fire and also can cause
loss of lives besides damaging the equipment.
3.11
3.11.1
Components
Dimension
(in mm)
Air Termination
Area (mm2)
20 x 3
10.0 dia
60
78.54
19/2.14
19/2.14
6/4.72
70.0
70.0
100.0
Suspended Conductors
Stranded Aluminum
Stranded copper
Steel reinforced stranded Aluminum or
stranded galvanized steel
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3.11.3
on flat roofs is simpler than putting vertical air terminals. Using vertical air
terminals for such structure will give inadequate coverage unless they are installed
in huge number.
3.12
3.12.1
protection in plan and elevation. The protective angle of any single component part
of an air termination network is 45 Deg. as shown in Figure 3.10:-
Figure-3.10
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3.12.2
exceeding twice their height, the equivalent protective angle may be taken as 60
Deg. to the vertical. As shown in Figure 3.11 below:-
Figure-3.11
Figure 3.11 shows four vertical conductors with the increased angle of protection.
However, it must be realized that although in suitable cases advantage may be
taken of the increased protective zone; this is only a statistical concept.
3.12.3
Figure-3.12 (a)
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Figure-3.12 (b)
Figure-3.12
3.12.4 The Zone of Protection offered by an air termination network is considered to
be 45 Degree for heights up to 20meter. Above this height, the zone of protection is
determined by the Rolling Sphere Method. This involves rolling an imaginary
sphere of 60meter radius over a structure. The areas touched by the sphere are
deemed to require protection. On tall structures, this can obviously include the sides
of the building.
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Figure-3.13
Rolling sphere method to check coverage of air terminals
3.12.5 The maximum allowed spacing between horizontal conductors is 18 meter for
structures without special inherent risk.
3.13
3.13.1
lasting.
3.13.2
The installation of air terminal on the tower should be such that the tip of the
air terminal is at the height of minimum 26 cm (10) from the top level of the surface /
structure.
Figure-3.14
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3.13.3
The support shall be securely bolted to other mast materials which are necessary
to enable the air termination and mast system to withstand maximum locally recorded
wind velocities.
Figure 3.15
3.13.4
Stainless steel Fasteners shall be used in the mounting structure at all the
places.
3.14
Typical air Terminals for lightning protection of CNS facilities are given below. It
must be understood that depending on the site conditions and other criteria like
maximum permissible height at the location, site specific requirement may vary.
3.14.1
DVOR/VOR installation:-
3.14.1.1 It is recommended to use vertical air terminals whose height and number
should be so adjusted that the antenna array is protected.
3.14.1.2
The Vertical air terminal on the collocated DME antenna should also be
taken into consideration while deciding required extent of coverage by the air
terminals for the VOR/DVOR antenna array.
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3.14.1.3 The height of the conductors must give a clearance of at least 26 cm from
the nearest antenna to be protected by taking care that the antenna lays completely
within the zone of protection.
3.14.1.4 The monitor antenna should also be protected using a vertical air terminal.
The vertical conductors may be mechanically and electrically connected to the
counterpoise of the DVOR while ensuring that the electrical connection to the
earth is secured under all conditions.
3.14.1.5 All the sections of the counterpoise mesh must be bonded to each other
through long lasting bonding, taking care so that galvanic corrosion is controlled.
3.14.1.6 Hot dip galvanized iron-steel strip may be used for earthing of
counterpoise members to avoid chemical corrosion between copper strip and ironsteel.
3.14.1.7 Schematic Layout plan for DVOR LPS is shown in Fig. 3.16(a) & (b)
below:-
Figure-3.16(a)
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Figure-3.16(b)
3.14.2
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Figure-3.17
3.14.2.5 The NF monitor antenna also needs to be protected by a vertical air
terminal on top of the monitor mast.
3.14.2.6 The collocated DME antenna needs to be provided with air terminal if it
is outside the protection zone of the GP antenna mast.
3.14.3
Localizer installation:-
3.14.3.1 It is recommended that a horizontal air terminal be used for the antenna
array. The horizontal conductor is to be supported using poles fixed on the two
ends of the antenna structure at least 26 cm away from the nearest antenna
structure.
3.14.3.2 The horizontal conductor should have a clearance of at least 26 cm from
the nearest antenna under all conditions of sag etc. The total antenna array must be
within the zone of protection.
3.14.3.3 he LLZ equipment shelter is required to be protected using vertical air
terminal of proper height and the positions should be so adjusted that the total
structure comes under its zone of protection.
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3.14.3.4 The Far Field Monitor antenna also needs to be protected by a vertical air
terminal on top of the monitor mast. Height of air termination may be kept keeping
in view maximum permissible height at these locations.
3.14.3.5 The NF monitor may not require separate air termination for protection,
however RF cable must be provided with a coaxial surge protector.
3.14.3.6 Schematic Layout plan for LLZ LPS is shown in Figure 3.17 below:-
Figure-3.17
3.14.4 Marker Installation:3.14.4.1 Marker antenna installations are generally very near to ground, around 12
ft AGL. This may not necessitate putting lightning protection for this antenna. For
Lightning prone areas, however:
The LPS of the equipment building may be positioned to give the protection
coverage.
The LPS of any nearby mast (viz. collocated Locator Antenna) may be positioned
to give the protection coverage.
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3.14.4.2. In any case, however, the Antenna RF cable must be provided with a
Coaxial Surge protector and standard protection may be ensured at the point of
entry into the equipment building (shelter).
3.14.5 NDB/Locator Installation
3.14.5.1 The NDB/LOC antennas which are not using self-radiating mast can be
protected from lightning by suitably installing Air Terminations on the masts.
However, the requirement of height for the lightning rods will be impracticably
high. A horizontal LA may also be impracticable.
3.14.5.2 The NDB/LOC antennas which are using self-radiating mast can be
protected from lightning by installing Lightning Rods on a suitable mast placed
nearby; however the requirement of height for the lightning rods will again be
impracticably high. A very near proximity of the Lightning rod mast may affect the
antenna performance.
3.14.5.3
provided to these antennas and only coaxial surge protection to the RF Feeder
cables will suffice and suitable entry point protection at the entry of the building be
ensured.
3.14.6 DME Installation: Normally DME Antenna is protected by the LPS of the facility along with it is
collocated (i.e. DVOR/GP). However, if required,
provided for protecting DME if it is installed separately or is not within the lightning
protection zone of the collocated facility.
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3.14.7
3.14.7.1 The antenna should be protected using horizontal air terminations. The
horizontal conductors are to be supported using poles installed by the side of the
antenna at least 26 cm away from the top of the nearest antenna structure.
3.14.7.2 The horizontal conductor should have a clearance of at least 26 cm from
the nearest antenna structure under all conditions of sag etc. The total antenna must
be protected.
3.14.7.3
horizontal and vertical air terminations. The horizontal conductors on roofs should
form a 10m X 20m network and they should not be separated any further.
3.14.7.4 Schematic Layout plan for RADAR LPS (Lightning Protection System) is
shown in Figure 3.18 below:-
Figure 3.18
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ground plate to the with a standard copper conductor. A separate bond shall be made
from the point of origin within tower structure of each coaxial cable or metallic
conduit to the metallic tower structure.
3.14.7.6 Staircase/Ladder Protection
The metallic access to the tower, i.e., staircase, ladder, etc., shall be bonded near its
base to the Earthing System with a standard copper conductor installed in a location
that avoids accidental tripping or striking that result in personnel jury. Where
staircase sections, platforms etc. are not welded together, bonding jumpers shall be
installed between them.
3.14.8 VSAT antenna or any other large aperture antenna:VSAT antenna or any other large aperture antenna not covered above are to be
protected against lightning by using method similar to in Para 3.14.7.
3.15
3.15.1
The down conductors play very important role in the LPS. The minimum
strip
Aluminum
and its alloy or galvanized steel 10.0 dia
78.54
rods
3.15.2
provided with suitable clamping/saddling to convey the captured energy by the air
terminal to the bonding system to a low impedance earth pit.
3.15.3 The metallic structure like that of a mast may be used as a down conductor
by ensuring electrical connectivity of the total structure to the earth.
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The number of down conductors should be one for each 30 Meter of the
It is important that each down conductor has its own independent earth.
3.15.10
avoid side flashing, all metallic structures such as pipes, railings, metallic windows
etc., which are in contact with general mass of earth should be either isolated or
bonded to the down conductor, if the separation is less than 2 Meter. Minor items
like door hinges, metal gutter brackets, isolated reinforced beams may be
disregarded.
3.15.11
should be preferably brazed. The test joints in the down conductor must conform to
the standards for corrosion free good contact.
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3.15.12
Two down conductors must be used if the height of the installation is more
than 28 meters or the horizontal run of the down conductor is more than the vertical
height.
3.15.14
earth must be checked. Wherever there are practical difficulties to reach the air
terminal for such check, it is recommended to use two down conductors so that the
loop connectivity can be assessed.
3.15.15
Each down conductor should be provided with a test clamp for use during
testing.
3.15.16
Down Conductors should be provided for each Air Termination as per the
given standard (IS 2309) and should be connected to the common earth bus.
3.15.17
3.16.1
voltage drops which may help lighting discharge to jump across the open side of
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the loop.
3.16.2
As a rough guide, the loop length must not be more than 8 times the
Figure-3.19
Figure-3.20
3.16.3
loop.
3.17
composition. Due to their varied use, there is the constant problem of corrosion due
to the metals involved.
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3.17.2
The cross sectional area of the bond should not be less than the employed
main conductor.
3.17.3
Copper
Stainless steel
Galvanized steel
Tin
alloys
Aluminum alloys
Copper
Stainless steel
OK
OK
OK
OK
350 mV
250 mV
250 mV
100 mV
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
250 mV
150 mV
100 mV
Galvanized steel
Tin
3.17.5
OK
OK
Figure-3.21
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3.18
soil.
3.18.3
Copper can only be bonded to stainless steel and not to any other
iron/non-iron steel.
3.18.4
Tapes and gels etc. may be used to reduce ingress of moisture into the
armouring or piping for gas, electric, water or any other service should be
bonded as directly as possible to the earth termination. This should be done near
to the point at which the service enters or leaves the structure.
3.18.6
3.18.8
Overlapping joints should not be less than 20mm for all type of
conductors.
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3.18.10
Figure-3.22
3.18.11
Figure-3.23
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3.18.12
Each down conductor should be provided with a test joint, which will be
useful in isolating it from the earth during testing. It should preferably be a bolted
joint and easily accessible however, at the same time unauthorized accessibility
should be prevented.
3.19
3.19.1
This optional device may be connected to the LPS for having an idea of
(8/20 micro sec) and a max current of 100kA (10/350 micro sec).
3.19.3
It shall have a range of 0 to 99, suitable for cable cross section area up to
The transient event counter shall be installed at less than 2.0M height from
ground.
3.20 EQUIPOTENTIAL PROTECTOR:3.20.1
provided due to regulatory or special requirements. In such cases, the signal, power
and protective earth are separated thus becoming a potential cause of equipment
malfunction and damage due to significant difference in earth potential during a
lightning strike.
3.20.2
systems which shall consist of a high capacity gas arrester which has a resistance of
more than 1Giga ohm under normal condition and thus exhibiting an open circuit with
low capacitance.
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3.20.3
The protector shall be a very high performance gas filled arrester which
will momentarily conduct and in connecting the separate earths together there should
be a difference in earth potential. After the lapse of the transient impulses, it shall
reset automatically and return to its open circuit state.
3.20.4
Simple installation
Clamping voltage
<380v
Voltage tolerance
+/- 20%
<600v (1KV/ s)
Capacitance
<10pf
Insulation resistance
> 1G
Humidity
0-95% (R.H)
Operating temperature
3.20.8 For more details regarding equipotential protector, Ref Annexure-2 IEC
62305-3 Standard.
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3.21.2
Each of these earths should have a resistance not exceeding the product
advantage of further reducing the potential gradient around the earth electrode when
discharging lightning current. It also further reduces the risk of side flashing to metal
in or on a structure. Hence every effort shall be made to ensure as much low ground
resistance as possible.
3.21.4
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Chapter - 4
Earthing Systems
4.1 Earthing:Lightning, Surges or Unintentional contact between an energized electric conductor
and the metal frame or structure that encloses it or an insulation failure in electrical
equipments etc., can cause dangerously high voltages in the electrical distribution
system. Under such circumstances, grounding provides an alternative low impedance path
and thereby minimizes damages. A good and an efficient earth ensure that all parts of
apparatus other than live parts shall be at earth potential that is zero at all the time.
The scope of this section shall cover the following:a)
Earthing electrode/station
b)
Earthing conductors
c)
Resistance of electrode
b)
c)
Resistance of electrode and contact resistance between electrode and soil are very
small fraction of an ohm. Approximately 90 % of an earth resistance lies within 2 m
between electrode and earth.
Moreover, Earth conductivity is essentially electrolytic in nature and is affected by
moisture content of soil, its chemical composition and concentration of salt dissolved in
the contained water. It is also dependent on grain size and closeness in packing.
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4.2
4.3
to be used and the procedure for constructing the earth system. The main purpose of this
is to maintain consistent low earth resistance value over the years without contaminating
the Ground water.
4.4
Components: The Earthing system shall consist of Earth Rods / plates and
conductive and eco-friendly backfill compound, Earth termination clamps and Earth Bus
Bar to facilitate connections to the equipment. The type earth electrode shall be any of the
following, as specified:-
4.5
(a)
(b)
Methods of Implementations:-
The earthing can be implemented in four ways depending on the requirements, site and
ground conditions:4.5.1 Conventional earthing using copper plates as per IS 3043:4.5.1.1 Earth Pit of the Size of 1 meter diameter and 3 meter depth shall be
excavated, after depth of 3 meter the size of excavation shall be 900X300X900mm
depth.
4.5.1.2 Plate Electrodes shall be in vertical position.
4.5.1.3 PVC pipe for Watering shall be used of 40mm Diameter, length of 3m (
contain hole of 12mm Diameter in Zigzag manner starting from 15cm away from
bottom to 2 meter height ).
4.5.1.4 At bottom 150mm layer of salt and charcoal power shall be installed, then
Plate shall be installed.
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4.5.1.5 Min 120 Kg each of charcoal powder and salt shall be used for each earthing
pit.
4.5.1.6 The plate/pipe electrode, as far as practicable, shall be buried below
permanent moisture level but in no case less than 2.5 meter below finished ground
level.
4.5.1.7 600 mm 600 mm 3.15 mm copper plate buried at a depth of 8 ft in
vertical position with the pit filled with alternate layers of charcoal and salt up to 4
ft from bottom.
4.5.1.8 The copper plates shall be connected to earth strip by riveting and brazing
at no less than two points and the joints shall be protected by heavy coat of bitumen.
4.5.1.9
Figure- 4.1
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4.5.2
4.5.2.1 The length of the electrode shall be either 1.22 meter or 2 meter or 3 meter
based on the application.
4.5.2.2 Electrodes used for neutral earthing and lightning protection earthing shall
be at least 3 meter long and for other applications, electrodes of at least 1.22 meter
or 2 meter length may be used.
Figure-4.2(a)
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Figure-4.2(b)
4.5.2.4
meter whilst each individual earth rod should be no less than 1.5 meter in length.
Figure-4.3
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4.5.3
4.5.3.1
Chemical earthing :A copper plate or copper coated rod, conventional earthing system
should be used as a rule. In general salt and charcoal is used as backfill material for
conventional earthing pits and these are eco-friendly.
4.5.3.2
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Shall be certified to ANSI / NSF standard 60 as safe for use near potable
C temperature.
Where, the water table is high or runoff water is foreseen, the backfill
compound shall solidify as specified in BS: 7430. The compound shall set like
concrete to prevent erosion over a period of time. However under such condition
only conventional earthing system should be used.
NOTE:-Ref - BS7430 & IEEE80 where use of Carbon backfill compound for
obtaining low resistance and maintenance free earthing is clearly recommended
under specific conditions.
4.5.4
Whenever it is not possible to excavate to a depth where the vertical earth electrodes
can be installed, the Lateral / Horizontal earthing method shall be adopted as follows:4.5.4.1
The earth pits shall be filled with the highly conductive and eco-
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4.5.4.5
least 50 sq. mm cross sectional area. Such flat / strip shall be installed in a trench of
100 mm width at a depth of 600 mm (0.6m) from the ground level.
4.5.4.6
The entire trench shall be filled with the highly conductive and eco-
steel and coated with molecularly bonded electrolytic copper on the outside (as per UL
467 or equivalent) . The Earth electrode shall conform to the following specifications :
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name.
Figure-4.4
NOTE: - Ref IS-3043 & IEC-60364 where use of such electrodes are permitted &
the disadvantage of using plate electrodes are highlighted
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4.6 Soil Treatment :Approximately 90 % of resistance between electrode and earth lies within a radius of
2m from the electrode. So, for soil treatment, to reduce the earth resistance, a shallow
basin, 0.5m around the top of the electrode, half a metre in radius is excavated. This
basin is then applied with artificial agents like NaCl, CaCl2, Na2CO3, CuSO4 ,salt, soft
coke, charcoal in suitable proportion. Then the basin is filled several times with water
for allowing it to percolate into the ground.
4.7 Earthing System Inspection Chamber: 4.7.1
4.7.2
Care shall be taken regarding level of the floor surrounding the earth so that
the connector is not too deep in the masonry or projecting out of it.
4.7.3
On backside of the cover, date of the testing and average resistance value
shall be written with yellow paint on black background.
4.7.4
4.7.5 Care shall be taken regarding Care shall be taken regarding level of the floor
surrounding the earth so that the connector is not too deep in the masonry or
projecting out of it.
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4.7.6
Earthing Conductor: -
4.8.1 The earth conductors shall be fixed to the wall/columns etc., at every 500mm
with 10mm spacers. The total earthing system shall be mechanically and electrically
connected to provide independent path to earth.
4.8.2 If the conductor is protected from corrosion, the area of cross section for copper
conductor shall be more than 16 mm2.
4.8.3 If the conductor is not protected from corrosion, the area of cross section for
copper conductor shall be more than 25 mm2.
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4.9
Earth Resistance:
The earth resistance of combined earth system (to be measured at EEB) shall be
less than or equal to 1 ohm, as per the requirement. It shall be measured by an approved
earth testing apparatus for individual earth pits. The procedure for measuring earth
resistance is given in Chapter- 6.
4.10 Equipotential Earth Bus bar and its connection to equipments & Surge
protection devices in the Equipment room: 4.10.1 Equipotential earth bus bars
4.10.1.1 There shall be one Equipotential earth bus bar for each of the equipment
room. The Equipotential earth bus bars located in individual equipment rooms shall
be termed as Sub Equipotential bus bars (SEEB). The Equipotential earth bus bar
connected to Class B SPDs and the main earth pit shall be termed as Main
Equipotential earth bus bar (MEEB).
4.10.1.2 The EEBs shall have pre-drilled holes of suitable size for termination of
bonding conductors. The EEBs shall be insulated from the building walls. Each
EEB shall be installed on the wall with low voltage insulator spacers of height
60mm. The insulators used shall have suitable insulating and fire resistant
properties for this application. The EEBs shall be installed at the height of 0.5m
from the room floor surface for ease of installation & maintenance. All terminations
on the EEBs shall be by using copper lugs with spring washers.
4.10.2 Bonding Connections:4.10.2.1 To minimize the effect of circulating earth loops and to provide equipotential bonding, star type bonding connection is required. As such, each of the
SEEBs installed in the rooms shall be directly connected to MEEB using bonding
conductors. Also, equipment/racks in the room shall be directly connected to its SEEB.
The bonding conductors shall be bonded to their respective lugs by welding.
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Material
Size
300X25X6 mm (min.)
bar (MEEB)
Sub Equipotential earth bus Copper
150X25X6 mm (min.)
bar (SEEB)
Individual equipments to Multi-strand
SEEB using copper lugs
single
core 10 sq.mm
to
MEEB
using Multi-strand
single
core 16 sq.mm
protection
(SPD)
to
as per IS:694
devices Multi-strand
MEEB
single
core 16sq.mm
to
main
electrode.
earth Multi-strand
single
core 35sq.mm
25X2 mm
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Earth bars and terminals at all switch boards shall be marked permanently
as E.
4.11.2
DISCONNECT.
4.11.3
4.12.1
wire of 22 mm or larger. One such conductor shall run from each equipment area or
grouping of related electronic equipment and be terminated at the grounding test
terminal box. Electronic ground conductors shall not be interconnected except at the
common point.
4.12.2
Care shall be taken to assure that ground loops are not created
inadvertently.
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4.13
4.13.1
Bond the metallic structures of one cable tray in each tray run following
the same path to provide 100 percent electrical continuity throughout this cable tray
systems as follows:4.13.1.1 Splice plates provided by the cable tray manufacturer can be used for
providing a ground bonding connection between cable tray sections when the
resistance across a bolted connection is 10 milliohms or less.
4.13.1.2 Install a standard (16 mm) bonding jumper across each cable tray splice or
junction where splice plates cannot be used.
4.14.1
Component
Dia in mm
2
Area mm
17.2(with
232
minimum
2
carbon steel of tensile strength 700 N/mm ,(as per
of 3 meter)
491
length
25
804
32
4.14.2
Earth network / ring: A common earth termination network is
recommended for the lightning protective system and all other services.
4.14.3
The resistance to earth should, in this case, be the lowest value required
for any of the individual services. In other words, all the earth terminals that of
equipment, electrical power, lightning protective system, antenna, etc., are to be
connected together to form a common earth network.
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4.14.4
One lightning protection system should consist of at least one plate earth
terminal and other earth electrodes made by driving copper rods of suitable type into
the ground.
4.14.5
the diameter or surface of the driven electrode. Larger sizes become more difficult to
drive and are more expensive in materials.
4.14.6
rods coupled to one another by conductors can be used. If possible the earth rods must
be spaced at a distance at least twice their driven depth.
4.15
4.15.1
surrounding soil is raised for the duration of the discharge to a potential with respect
to the body of the earth. The resulting potential gradient is illustrated in Figure 4.6
and it is shown how its voltage gradient can be reduced by adding ring earth
electrodes to lower the effective earth resistance.
4.15.2
current and the resistance of the earth electrode, the importance of keeping the latter
as low as possible is evident. For practical purposes, a maximum value of 10 is
recommended.
4.15.4
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4.15.5
near to masts, towers and columns, the earth terminations of each lightning protective
system should be interconnected by a ring conductor.
4.15.6
unless other considerations, such as the need for bonding other objects to it or testing,
make it desirable to leave it exposed.
4.15.7
neighbouring structures.
Figure-4.6
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4.16
Due to the harmful corrosion which is likely to result, coke breeze should
not be allowed to come in contact with copper electrodes and salting of the ground in
the vicinity of any earth electrode should not be practiced.
4.16.2
ohm then all copper to copper joints shall be made by welding or brazing only Bolting
of joints shall not be accepted. The minimum distance by which these electrodes
should be separated is 3mtrs and maximally it can go up to twice of it i.e. 6mtrs.
4.16.3
dissimilar metals unless the contact surfaces are kept completely dry and protected
against the ingress of moisture, is likely to initiate and accelerate corrosion.
4.16.4
of the structure over which it passes or makes contact with corrosion inhibitors may
be used if required.
4.16.5
mixes.
4.16.6
Backfill compound if used for soil treatment shall provide anti corrosion
suitably protected.
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Figure-4.8
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Chapter-5
Surge and Transient Protection Systems
5.1 Surge & Transient:- Surge is an overvoltage or over current of a short duration
occurring on a power line while transient is an overvoltage or over current pulse
occurring on a power, signal, control or data line.
The term surge is used to describe a transient overvoltage on a power line that
has duration of a few microseconds. A transient overvoltage can exceed the insulation
rating of electrical equipment causing degradation of insulation and immediate damage
to the equipment. Relatively low-amplitude transient over voltages applied repetitively on
the equipment will reduce its mean time before failure. The result will be that equipment
will have to be repaired more often, increasing operating costs.
5.2 Why Surge Protection is needed:5.2.1 Power surges can cause failure, permanent degradation, or temporary
malfunction of electronic devices and systems. The development of an effective Surge
Protection Device (SPD) is of paramount importance to manufacturers and users of
industrial electronic equipment.
5.2.2 Almost all manufacturers of industrial-type SPDs use metaloxide varistors
(MOVs) in their design. MOVs are composed of a thin disk wafer of material (metal
oxide) that has a known voltage breakdown characteristic. At low voltages, the MOV
conducts very little current (microamperes). As the voltage approaches breakdown,
the MOV then begins to conduct current. At voltages slightly above the break down,
large currents flow, effectively clamping the output voltage. This clamping feature
allows the higher voltage levels to be shunted to ground, preventing over voltages on
equipment.
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5.2.3 Figure 5.1 and 5.2 below show the voltage waveform before and after an ideal
SPD:-
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5.2.4 Causes of Power Line Surges:The sporadic damped phenomena that occur in electrical systems are generally
described as transients and surges or in other words Power surges and transient over
voltages are due to the sudden change in the electrical conditions of a circuit and the
release of large amounts of energy stored in the inductance and capacitance elements
of the system. Sources of power surges can be external or internal to the facility.
5.2.4.1 External sources of transient over voltages can be the following:
Lightning.
Electrostatic discharges.
5.2.4.2
5.3
air conditioners;
VSDs generators.
It is very important to note that the IS 3043 has specifically recommended the use
of surge protection systems to protect the sensitive equipments against over voltages
induced by lightning and switching surges.
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5.4
Transient over voltages are generated due to:a) Whenever a lightning strikes directly / in the near vicinity;
b) As a consequence of different faults in the power system; and
c) Switching on and off of different loads etc.
The transient voltage surges are broadly classified into two types :-
5.5.1
system and hence, are potentially very dangerous. The Class B SPDs are designed to
handle the lightning current surges.
5.5.2
The switching surges are relatively frequent than the lightning surges.
Although they bring in relatively less energy into the system, however, they still are
strong enough to damage the sensitive electronics. The switching surges are handled
by the Class C SPDs.
5.5.3
induce surges due to Galvanic Coupling for about 1.7 km radius from the point of
impact. Hence, it is important to note, both the lightning and the switching surges can
come from outside of our power system and hence these surges need to be isolated at
the mains input point itself so it is important to put appropriate surge protection
devices to all the cables i.e. Power, Data, Remote Control, RF Cables or any other
devices which is likely to carry surge and which enters into a equipment room where
sensitive CNS/ATM systems are installed.
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5.6
Surge mitigation technique suggests use of surge suppression devices for power and data
lines. The sole function of a good quality surge suppressor is to protect sensitive
electronic equipment from transient over voltages. It must limit transient over voltages to
a value that do not surpass the AC sine wave peaks by more than 30%.
5.6.1
protect electrical devices from voltage spikes. A surge protector attempts to limit the
voltage supplied to an electric device by either blocking or shorting to ground any
unwanted voltages above a safe threshold.
5.6.2
transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS), are used to describe electrical devices
typically installed in power distribution panels, process control systems,
communications systems, and other heavy-duty industrial systems, for the purpose of
protecting against electrical surges and spikes, including those caused by lightning.
5.7
what spike voltage will cause the protective components inside a surge protector to
divert unwanted energy from the protected line. A lower clamping voltage indicates
better protection, but can sometimes result in a shorter life expectancy for the overall
protective system.
5.7.2
Joules rating: This number defines how much energy the surge protector
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offering a lower clamping voltage while diverting the same surge current will cause
more of the surge energy to be dissipated elsewhere in the system. Better protectors
exceed peak ratings of 1000 Joules and 40,000 Amperes. It is often claimed that a
lower Joule rating is undersized protection, since the total energy in harmful spikes can
be significantly larger than this. However, if properly installed, for every joule
absorbed by a protector, another 4 to 30 joules may be dissipated harmlessly into
ground. A MOV-based protector (described below in Para 4.8.1) with a higher letthrough voltage can receive a higher joule rating, even though it lets more surge
energy through to the device to be protected.
5.7.3
delay exists. The longer the response time, the longer the connected equipment will be
exposed to the surge. However, surges usually take around a few microseconds to
reach their peak voltage, and a surge protector with a nanosecond response time would
kick in fast enough to suppress the most damaging portion of the spike. All MOVs
have response times measured in nanoseconds, while test waveforms usually used to
design and calibrate surge protectors are all based on modelled waveforms of surges
measured in microseconds. As a result, MOV-based protectors have no trouble
producing impressive response-time specifications. Slower-responding technologies
(notably, GDTs) may have difficulty protecting against fast spikes.
5.7.4
Types of surge protectors:Systems used to reduce or limit high voltage surges can include one or more of the
following types of electronic components. Some surge suppression systems use multiple
technologies, since each method has its strong and weak points. Some of these operate
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primarily by diverting unwanted surge energy away from the protected load, through a
protective component connected in a parallel (or shunted) topology. Some others block
unwanted energy by using a protective component connected in series with the power fed
to the protected load, and additionally may shunt the unwanted energy like the earlier
systems.
5.8.1
semiconductor material (typically sintered granular zinc oxide) that can conduct large
currents (effectively short-circuits) when presented with a voltage above its rated
voltage. MOVs typically limit voltages to about 3 to 4 times the normal circuit voltage
by diverting surge current elsewhere than the protected load.
5.8.1.1 MOVs may be connected in parallel to increase current capability and life
expectancy; provided they are matched sets (unmatched MOVs have a tolerance
of approximately 20% on voltage ratings, which is not sufficient).
5.8.1.2 MOVs have finite life expectancy and "degrade" when exposed to a few
large transients, or multiple smaller transients. As a MOV degrades, its triggering
voltage falls lower and lower. If the MOV is being used to protect a low-power
signal line, the ultimate failure mode typically is a partial or complete short circuit
of the line, terminating normal circuit operation.
5.8.1.3 If used in a power filtering application, eventually the MOV behaves as a
part-time effective short circuit on an AC (or DC) power line, which will cause it
to heat up, starting a process called thermal runaway.
5.8.1.4 As the MOV heats up, it may degrade further, causing a catastrophic
failure that can result in a small explosion or fire, if the line current is not
otherwise limited.
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5.8.1.5 When used in power applications, MOVs usually are thermal fused or
otherwise protected to avoid persistent short circuits and other fire hazards. In a
typical power strip, the visible circuit breaker may be distinct from the internal
thermal fuse, which is not normally visible to the end user.
5.8.1.6 If a surge current is so excessively large as to exceed the MOV parameters
and blow the thermal fuse, then a light found on some protectors would indicate
unacceptable failure.
5.8.1.8 Therefore, all MOV-based protectors intended for long-term use should
have an indicator that the protective components have failed, and this indication
must be checked on a regular basis to insure that protection is still functioning.
5.8.1.9 Because of their good price/performance ratio, MOVs are the most
common protector component in low-cost basic AC power protectors.
5.8.2
Zener diode, also called an avalanche diode or silicon avalanche diode (SAD), which
can limit voltage spikes.
5.8.2.1
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5.8.2.3
exceptionally long.
5.8.2.4
short circuit; in such cases, protection may remain but normal circuit operation is
terminated in the case of low-power signal lines.
5.8.2.5
5.8.2.6
TVS diodes are also used where spikes occur significantly more often than
once a year, since this component will not degrade when used within its ratings.
5.8.2.7
5.8.2.8
TVS diodes are often used in high-speed but low power circuits, such as
in data communications. These devices can be paired in series with another diode to
provide low capacitance as required in communication circuits.
5.8.3
much like a spark gap or a GDT, but can operate much faster.
5.8.3.2
They are related to TVS diodes, but can "break over" to a low clamping
voltage analogous to an ionized and conducting spark gap. After triggering, the low
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clamping voltage allows large current surges to flow while limiting heat dissipation
in the device.
5.8.4
GDTs can conduct more current for their size than other components.
5.8.4.2 Like MOVs, GDTs have a finite life expectancy, and can handle a few
very large transients or a greater number of smaller transients.
5.8.4.3
The typical failure mode occurs when the triggering voltage rises so high
that the device becomes ineffective, although lightning surges can occasionally
cause a dead short.
5.8.4.4 GDTs take a relatively long time to trigger, permitting a higher voltage
spike to pass through before the GDT conducts significant current. It is not
uncommon for a GDT to let through pulses of 500 V or more in duration of 100 ns.
5.8.4.5
5.8.4.6
electrical energy (spike, signal, or power) is present, the GDT will short this.
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5.8.4.7
current), until all electric current sufficiently diminishes, and the gas discharge
quenches.
5.8.4.8 Unlike other shunt protector devices, a GDT once triggered will continue
to conduct at a voltage less than the high voltage that initially ionized the gas; this
behaviour is called negative resistance.
5.8.4.10 Some GDTs are designed to deliberately short out to a grounded terminal
when overheated, thereby triggering an external fuse or circuit breaker.
5.8.4.11 Many GDTs are light-sensitive, in that exposure to light lowers their
triggering voltage. Therefore, GDTs should be shielded from light exposure, or
opaque versions that are insensitive to light should be used.
5.8.4.12 Due to their exceptionally low capacitance, GDTs are commonly used on
high frequency lines, such as those used in telecommunications equipment.
5.8.4.13 Because of their high current handling capability, GDTs can also be used
to protect power lines, but the follow-on current problem must be controlled.
5.8.5
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5.8.5.1 It usually has a longer life than a MOV. It is used mostly in high-energy
DC circuits, like the exciter field of an alternator.
5.8.5.2
5.8.6
of the oldest protective electrical technologies still found in telephone circuits, having
been developed in the nineteenth century. In this type of suppressor, a carbon rod
electrode is held with an insulator at a specific distance from a second electrode. The
gap dimension determines the voltage at which a spark will jump between the two
parts and short to ground. The typical spacing for telephone applications is 0.076 mm
(0.003").
5.8.6.1 Carbon block suppressors are similar to gas arrestors (GDTs) but with the
two electrodes exposed to the air, so their behaviour is affected by the surrounding
atmosphere, especially the humidity.
5.8.6.2 Since their operation produces an open spark, these devices should never
be installed where an explosive atmosphere may develop.
5.8.7
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Figure- 5.3
5.8.8 Series Mode (SM) Surge Suppressors: These devices are not rated in Joules
because they operate differently from the earlier suppressors, and they do not depend on
materials that inherently wear out during repeated surges.
5.8.8.1
allow 50/60 Hz line voltages through to the load, while blocking and diverting
higher frequencies.
5.8.8.3
capacitors and resistors that shunt voltage spikes to the neutral wire, whereas other
designs shunt to the ground wire. Where ground is bonded to neutral at the electrical
service entrance, the resulting surge ultimately flows into ground at that connection,
but by first dumping into neutral, nearby ground contamination is avoided.
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5.8.8.4
Since the inductor in series with the circuit path slows the current spike,
the peak surge energy is spread out in the time domain and harmlessly diverted into
the capacitor bank.
5.8.8.5 Experimental results show that most surge energies occur at under 100
Joules, so exceeding the SM design parameters is unlikely, but it provides no
contingency should rare events induce energies that exceed it.
5.8.8.6
5.8.8.7
lightning strikes, leaving a surge remnant that often does not exceed a theoretical
maximum (such as 6000 V at 3000 A with a modelled shape of 8 x 20 s waveform
specified by IEEE/ANSI C62.41).
5.8.8.8
but offers nothing to protect against surges appearing between the input of an SM
device and data lines, such as antenna, telephone or LAN connections, or multiple
such devices cascaded and linked to the primary devices.
5.8.8.9
In this design philosophy, such events are already protected against the
5.8.8.10 SM low-pass filters are generally not suitable for data communications
circuits, because they would also block high-speed data signals from getting
through.
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5.8.8.12 The initial costs of SM filters are higher, but a long service life can be
expected if they are used properly. In-field installation costs can be higher, since
SM devices are installed in series with the power feed, requiring the feed to be cut
and reconnected.
5.9
comprehensive
surge
protection
system
comprising
of
an
The SPD used shall comply with the performance requirements of the IEC
61643 or equivalent.
5.9.3
Figure- 5.4
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5.9.4
transient Over Voltages and shall use high capacity MOVs only. It shall be of
combined class B+C type. i.e. it shall be capable of handling Lightning as well as
Switching Surges.
5.9.5
Class B surge protection device (N-G) may consist of encapsulated air gap
device (GDT) and may be used as galvanic separation between N-PE conductors with
following characteristics:i)
Protection mode :
N-PE
ii)
iii)
100 kA
iv)
Max current
160 kA
v)
5.9.6 The surge protection system shall be configured such that the system offers all
mode (Differential) protection. The protection shall be between each phase to neutral,
each phase to earth and between neutral to earth. A typical system is indicated below:-
Figure-5.5
5.9.7
The surge protection system shall comprise of multiple MOV based surge
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5.9.8
Each Surge arrestor shall consist of at least three elements for backup
protection. Each element of the surge arrestors shall comply with the performance
requirements of the IEC 61643 or equivalent.
5.9.9
The Surge protection system design shall be modular in nature so that the
individual surge arrestors can be replaced after its elements have reached the end of
their life.
5.9.10
The design shall be such that when a given element fuses, the balance
elements in the surge arrestor continue to offer protection to the installation till it is
replaced with a new one in a short period of time.
5.9.12
When any element fuses, the respective status indicator flag shall turn red
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Each individual element in the surge arrestor shall be rated as follows : Max. Continuous operating voltage (Uc)
440 V
80 KA(8/20 s)
150 KA(8/20 s)
40 KA(10/350 s)
Specific energy
400 KJ/
Charge
20 As
Protection level
Response time
< 25 ns
Residual current
< 2.5 mA
Follow current
Thermo coupler
Present
Fuse
Present
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25 KA for 50 Hz supply
Clamping voltage
20
5.9.14
Switching Surge Current (Inom) current for a minimum of 20 times without fusing.
5.9.15
The surge protection system shall be connected in parallel with the circuit
and shall not draw the line current. The system shall be connected to the circuit with
10 / 16 Sq mm single core PVC insulated flexible copper conductor cables. The
terminal connectors of the system shall be so designed to avoid any loose connections.
5.9.16
Class B & C protection at the main incoming, a series surge filter may be considered
to be installed at all the UPS incoming and outgoing supply which will have the
following features:I)
II)
III)
IV)
5.9.17
The surge filter shall filter the surges and transients occurring up to the
branch panels. It shall offer all mode protection for (L-N, L-E and N-E).
5.9.18
enclosure.
5.9.19
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5.9.20
It shall be suitable for a line current of 32A or 63A, 3 phase and up to 320
V 50 Hz power supply.
5.9.21
5.9.22
Each phase surge arrestor employed shall have two redundant and
independent fused and thermal over load protection elements to provide back-up
protection for continued equipment survival.
5.9.23
320Vrms(1p), 380V(3p)
Operating Voltage
Operating Frequency
50 Hz
Connection type
Series
50 kA to 140kA (8/20s)
Protection mode
< 1 A
Efficiency
99%
Frequency response
Response time
< 5 ns
Standards compliance
BS6651-1999 cat.A.B.C
AS1768-2003 cat.A.B.C
IEEE C62.41 cat.A.B.C
CP33-1999 cat.A.B.C
IEC 1000-4 5 1995
UL 1449 second edition
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EMC Compliance
Alarm isolation
4 Kv
Status indicator
LED
N/O, N/C(2A@250Vac)
2.5mm
Conductor size
35 mm
Mounting
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Enclosure material
Enclosure IP rating
IP 55
Operating temperature
- 40 -85c
Humidity
0-95% (R.H)
The Cat5, Cat 5e, Cat 6 and POE (Power over Ethernet) cables shall be provided with a
suitable surge protector. It shall be suitable for RJ 45 connectors
5.10.1
using Ethernet twisted pairs technology like 10/100/1000 Base T, CDDI, ATM155
and also the Power-over-Ethernet.
5.10.2
induced surges, AC power interference and ground loop energies appearing between
any signal pair and / or its ground which can damage the sensitive network
equipment.
5.10.3
differential mode in all the 8 pins of the RJ 45 port and its ground lead.
5.10.4
It shall have the latest circuitry using Silicon Avalanche diode to ensure
very fast response time and exceptional low let-through voltage which results in
maximum system reliability and up-time.
5.10.5
The shunt capacitance shall be 5pf and negligible in-line resistance so that
even the most demanding high speed gigabit multimedia signal can be passed without
much signal degradation.
5.10.6
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5.11
5V
300mA
Protection modes
Lines protected
All pairs
Response time
Max. surge rating
< 5 ns
100A (8/20s)
Shunt capacitance
In line resistance
Standards compliance
Connector type
RJ 45
Earth connection
Enclosure material
Operating temperature
Humidity
0-95% (R.H)
Altitude
0-3650m
Telecom line protector: All the telecommunication lines shall be protected with a
suitable Surge Protector to protect the modems and other sensitive equipments. It shall
be designed to protect all widely used telecommunication lines like PSTN, ISDN, DDN
and DSL using twisted pairs. Different connectors like RJ45, RJ11 and plug/socket
models shall be used to obtain optimum protection.
Following are the main characteristics of Telecom line protector:5.11.1
using transient protection units in parallel with each line. These multi line protection
can have multi stage protection i.e. Hybrid GDT for over voltage protection and PTC
for over current protection.
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5.11.2
induced surges, AC power interference and ground loop energies appearing between
any signal pair and/or its ground that can damage the sensitive telecommunication
equipment.
5.11.3
mode in all the connected pins of the RJ 45 or RJ 11 port and its ground lead.
5.11.4
energy gas discharge tube, ultra fast diodes and SAD which results in maximum
system reliability and up-time.
5.11.5
It shall have 20KA surge handling capability and 20MHz high bandwidth,
so that it can provide the safest protection in lightning intense environment to ensures
a smooth data traffic.
5.11.6
as below:-
(Line to line)
50 V (XDSL)
150mA
Protection modes
Lines protected
Response time
< 5 ns
20A (8/20s)
20Mb/s
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Shunt capacitance
< 150pF
In line resistance
3.9
Standards compliance
BS6651-1999, AS1768-2003
IEC61643-21 , ITU(CCITT)1X K17
Connector type
RJ 45 or RJ 11
Earth connection
Enclosure material
5.12
Operating temperature
- 40 c to 85 c
Humidity
0-95% (R.H)
Altitude
0-3650m
The SPD for Data Line shall be based on transistor and diode circuitry which ensures a
lower let through voltage to protect from the surge and transient overvoltage. Following
are the main characteristics of Data Port Protector:5.12.1
In case of the Surge current above the Rated capacity it shall fuse and
It shall offer common mode & Transverse mode protection against the
The DPP RS232 port protectors shall be compact and in-line design which
The V.35 and the RJ21X data port protectors shall be easily secured onto a
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5.12.5
It shall have fast response circuit not only to protect the equipments from
repeated surges but also to allow the DPP protectors to transparently transmit the data
at a speed of up to 20 Mbps.
5.12.6
DPP protector shall offer nearly zero in line resistance and a 40pF
5.12.7
300mA
Protection modes
Response time
1 ns
200A (8/20s)
20Mb/s
Insertion loss
<1dB at 20 MHz
Capacitance
40pf
Standards compliance
BS6651-1999 Cat.A.B.C
AS1768-2003 Cat A.B.C
Connector type
Enclosure material
Operating temperature
Humidity
0 to 95% (R.H)
Altitude
0-3650m
Earth connection
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5.13
RF COAXIAL PROTECTOR:-
RF Coaxial protectors are intended to pass through a desired RF signal with minimum
loss or disturbance. To minimize the impact of inserting lightning protectors within the
RF circuit, seek out products with the lowest Insertion Loss and lowest VSWR at the
frequencies that is intended to operate.
5.13.1 Other important main characteristics of RF Coaxial Protector (Fig 5.6) are:i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
Bi-directional protection
v)
AC/DC pass
vi)
vii)
Figure-5.6
5.13.2 The coaxial RF protectors shall be a high performance gas discharge tube
suppressor capable of wide-band operation from DC up to 3 GHz (N, SMA and D type
connector).
5.13.3
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5.13.4
which makes it simple, fast and cost effective in case replacement of the gas tube is
required.
5.13.5
below:-
Frequency range
0-3GHz
VSWR
< 1.1:1
Return loss
> 26dB
Insertion loss
< 0.2dB
Impedance
Response time
<5ns
20 kA (8/20s)
0 2000 W
Standards compliance
ITU(CCITT)1x K17
BS6651-1999 Cat.A.B.C
AS1768-2003 Cat A.B.C
CP33-1996 Cat A.B.C
IEC61643-21/UL497B
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Body material
Brass(Nickel plated)
Contact pin
Brass(silver/gold plated)
Contact socket
Elastic contact
Insulator
PTFE
O-ring material
Silastic
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Mounting
L shape bracket
5.14
Humidity
0-95% (R.H)
Altitude
0-3650m
IP rating
IP 65
Moisture resistance
Salt fog
MIL-STD-202 101D/B
Temperature shock
MIL-STD-202 107D/A-1
Vibration
MIL-STD-202 Method204D/B
pair, 10 pair, 50 pair etc in a compact module having multi stage protection.
5.14.2
Full range of voltage to suit any particular applications and the let-through
The series protectors shall be easily pluggable type into the KRONE LSA-
It shall offer both line to line (transverse mode) and line to earth (common
mode) protection.
5.14.5
provide the best protection and to ensure a smooth data flow in high speed data and
signal lines.
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5.14.6
It shall be designed in such a way that the surge exceeding the capacity of
the primary gas arrester, service should be interrupted by blowing the track fuse and
thereby giving a fault condition.
5.14.7
7-280V
250Ma
Protection modes
Protection stages
3 stages
< 5 A
Response time
<5ns
20 kA (8/20s)- KDP 10
5 KA (8/20s) KDP 1
20 Mb/s
Insertion loss
10-320 V
50 pf
In line resistance
3.9
Standards compliance
ITU(CCITT)1x K17
BS6651-1999 Cat.A.B.C
AS1768-2003 Cat A.B.C
CP33-1996 Cat A.B.C
IEC61643-21
UL497B
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ABS plastic
Operating temperature
- 40 c to 85 c
Humidity
0-95% (R.H)
Altitude
0-3650m
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5.15
chemical chain of materials choice like Copper and steel irrespective of their grade is
not allowed to be connected with unless separated by appropriate means as stipulated
within IEC-62305-3.
5.15.2
IEC stipulates that the spark gaps used for single or multiple load be 100
IEC 62305 regulatory norm permits only one common grounding network.
This common grounding network must interconnect or cross mesh all the sub
components of the LLZ system like its building, LLZ antenna array, and NF Monitor.
Even the grounds of lightning protection system needs to be connected to the common
grounding network. All external metal structures must be connected to the ground
network. If there is any other equipment installed at the LLZ site, the same must
necessarily be given relevant lightning protection not only for the sake of the
equipment itself but for the sake of the whole LLZ installation.
5.15.4
This does not permit the use of such ionizing devices like the prevectron which
promise prevention of lightning and wider coverage.
5.15.5
Dissipation Array Systems or Charge Transfer Systems are not allowed under
standards of US National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), IEC, IEEE,
Underwriters Laboratories (UL), US Military etc.
5.15.6
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5.15.7
The mains in-leading and out-leading armoured power cable must have its
shield grounded with its PEN conductor to one common ground bus bar. The
grounding must be done within 20 cm of the cable entry/exit point to/from the
building.
5.15.8
must be bonded to the ground at the point where it enters/leaves the building, but not
more than 20 cm inside the building. Preferably it should be done outside the
building.
5.15.9
The COM cable used for data communication should have its mechanical
armouring and inner static shield connected to ground only at one end, say the TWR
side and not at both ends. Connecting to ground at both ends is likely to induce strong
equalizing ground current between different potentials of such far away buildings,
which may reach values above 100 A under worst condition. The other end, both the
armour as well as the shield should be grounded through a spark gap to the nearest
common ground. The spark gap should be IEC 62305 compliant with low spark over
voltage level (< 70 V AC) and high current rating values of 75 kA at 8/320 s or
more.
5.15.10
The IEC 62305 stipulates that there is only one common ground
connecting all potentials to one, as well as the PEN, the power cable shield, the COM
cable shield, any internal PE and grounds of SPDs, any RF cable shields and others
like external groundings and lightning protection inclusive of the subsystems e.g. LLZ
antenna, NFM etc.
5.15.11
5.15.12
ground connection for static issues must use a connecting wire of cross sectional area
16 mm2 or more and use the shortest path to the near most ground.
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5.15.13
All multi strand wire must use cable end sleeves and cable end lugs to
enable proper installation and also to reduce chemical chain involved in corrosion.
Any flat tape or round wire / cable connections must utilise termination clamps or
brackets.
5.15.14
The cable routing of various voltage circuit must be separated, for e.g. the
RF, the AC, the DC and the GND and static shields of all the cables must be grounded
at point of entry into the building.
5.15.15
All shielded cable like RF, COM, armoured PWR line etc. should be
connected to common potential ground at every 20 m along its external path. Same is
to be done at every 2.5 m when internally laid.
5.15.16
5.15.17
Neutral must all be connected to a common bus bar. Electrical conductors entering a
structure should be metal cased. This metal casing should be electrically continuous
within the structure; it should be earthed at the point of entry inside the structure on
the users side of the service and bonded directly to the lightning protective system.
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5.15.19
supply line, a 15 m length of buried armoured cable should be inserted between the
overhead line and the point of entry to the structure.
5.15.20
The overhead supply lines are liable to have large surges induced in them
from lightning discharges. Hence is, therefore, needed where they join the buried
cable. This will allow a large part of the lightning current to be discharged to earth at
a safe distance, which is determined by the rolling spheres radius, from the
structure.
5.15.21
respective panels. Under fast rise time conditions, cable inductance becomes
important and high transient voltages can be developed across long leads.
5.15.22
In all instances, use high quality, high speed self diagnosing protective
components.
5.15.23
5.15.25
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Chapter - 6
Measurement of Earth Resistance
6.1
6.1.1
The resistivity of the soil varies within extremely wide limits, between 1 and
10,000 -meters. The resistivity of the soil is found to be non-uniform at many station
sites. To design the most economical and technically sound grounding system for large
installations, it is necessary to obtain accurate data on soil resistivity and on its
variation. Resistivity measurements at the site help in designing a good earthing
system. The resistivity of the earth varies over a wide range depending on its moisture
content. It is therefore, advisable to conduct earth resistivity tests during the dry season
in order to get conservative results.
6.1.2
Test Locations:-
In the evaluation of the earth resistivity of, at least eight test directions should be
chosen from the centre to cover the whole site. This number shall be increased for very
large station sites and for sites where, the test results obtained at various locations
show a significant difference, indicating variations in soil formation.
In case of transmission lines, the measurements shall be taken along the direction
of the line throughout the length approximately once in every 4 kilometers.
6.2
Principle of Tests:6.2.1
investigations. In this method, four electrodes are driven into the earth along a
straight line at equal intervals. A current I is passed through the two outer electrodes
and the earth as shown in figure below and the voltage difference V observed
between the two inner electrodes. The current I flowing into the earth produces an
electric field proportional to its density and to the resistivity of the soil. The voltage
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V measured between the inner electrodes is, therefore, proportional to the field.
Consequently, the resistivity will be proportional to the ratio of the voltage to current.
If the depth of burial of the electrodes in the ground is negligible compared to the
spacing between the electrodes, then: = 2 SV / I
Earth testers normally used for these tests comprise the current source and meter in a
single instrument and directly read the resistance. The most frequently used earth tester
is the four terminal Megger shown in Fig 1. When using such a Megger, the
resistivity may be evaluated from the modified equation as given below.
= 2 x SR
Where
= resistivity in ohm meters
S = distance between successive electrode in meters
R = Megger reading in ohms.
C1, C2
Current Electrodes
P1, P2
Potential Electrodes
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Chapter -7
Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning [SITC] of Lightning, Surge
Protection and Earthing System of CNS Facilities as part of Turnkey Project.
7.1 When Lightning, Surge Protection and Earthing System of CNS Facilities are being
procured under SITC as a part of turnkey project, General Technical specifications of the
Tender Document in such cases should clearly specify following:
IS -3043
IS -5216
IEC -62305
IEC -61643
IEC -60364
ANSI/UL 467
7.2 The lightning & Surge Protection System provided shall be a comprehensive system
i.e. it should include:7.2.1 Power Supply Surge Protection System at the input of Equipment room where
the facility is proposed to be installed and each distribution board which will supply
power to the equipment and its accessories.
7.2.2 Surge Protection system should be provided to all incoming and outgoing cables
connected to system such as Data lines [Telephone, OFC, RC cables etc] and RF
Cables etc. Standard bonding of cable shields/trays to ground at building entry/exit
points must be ensured.
7.2.3 Air Terminals/Lightning Rods should be positioned to give full coverage of
structure [Building, Antenna, Mast etc.] against the lightning.
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Chapter -8
Maintenance Procedures of Lightning, Surge Protection and
Earthing Systems
8.1Responsibility of Maintenance
Maintenance of Earthing, Lightning and Surge Protection System for the CNS
installations installed in Terminal Building and/or Technical Block and located inside
operational area and around airport (Radar, LLZ, GP, DVOR, OM/MM and NDB etc. )
shall be looked after by the CNS personnel.
8.2 Testing :8.2.1 On the completion of the installation, or any modification to it, the following
measurements should be made and the results recorded in a lightning protective
system log book:
i)The resistance to earth of the whole installation and of each earth termination.
ii)
8.2.2
value should be reduced. If the resistance is less than 5, but significantly higher than
the previous reading, the cause should be investigated and any necessary remedial
action should be taken.
8.2.3
months.
8.2.4
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8.3
System Inspection:-
8.3.1
exceeding 03 months.
8.3.3
If, for any reason, such as other site works, it is temporarily not possible
8.4.1
complete LPS for any evidence of corrosion. If this check is not carried out then vital
components within the LPS, which may have suffered from corrosion and which
could exhibit a high resistance could be missed. This will have a detrimental effect
on the whole system making it an unattractive high impedance path for the lightning
current to follow.
8.4.2
The earth resistance for all the electrodes must be measured periodically
The resistance of the air terminals to the earth electrode should also be
measured periodically.
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8.4.4
Following checks should be carried out at regular interval once every 06 months:
8.4.4.1 Inspection of Air Terminal
Physical inspection of air terminal and functionality checks with air terminal test
meter.
8.4.4.2 Inspection of Down-conductors
Check for corrosion
Continuity testing by continuity tester, across all types of conductors in
lightning protection and grounding system. The resistance should be strived
to be as less as possible preferably less than 5.0 ohm.
The down conductors are routed, located and electrically bonded as
required.
8.4.5 Periodic Check for Earthing System:
Earth resistance will be checked at the interval of 6 months with the standard
process of measurement (Three point method) and recorded. If the measured value is
beyond specified standards, corrective action must be taken.
Earth termination systems are interconnected. Where a conductor is totally hidden,
its electrical continuity should be tested.
In case specified standards of earth resistance are not met, ground conductivity
may be improved by
Refilling of earth pit with electrolytic compound for electrolytic grounding system
where provided.
Recharging of earth pits in case conventional grounding system is installed.
Physical inspection of connection between ground rod and down conductor near
grounding system for corrosion, bad contacts followed by corrective action.
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and other CNS facility as observed or monitored on the strike record counter, all the
aforesaid inspection should be carried out and if need be, the corrective measures to be
taken immediately so that LPS is maintained in its optimal effectiveness.
8.6
besides earthing and corrosion, to alteration or extensions to the structure that may affect
the LPS. Examples of such alterations or extensions are:a) Change in the use of building;
b) Installation of fuel oil storage tank near to building;
c) Erection of radio aerials; and
d) Installation or alteration to electrical, telecommunications or computing
Facilities within or closely connected to the building.
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8.7 Records
The following records should be kept on site, or by the person responsible for the
upkeep of the installation:a)
c)
d)
e)
f)
The name and contact details of the person/s responsible for the
installation or
its upkeep.
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Chapter -9
DEFINITIONS and ACRONYMS
9.1 DEFINITIONS
In this Manual, the following definitions shall apply.9.1.1
Lightning Flash
cloud and earth comprising one or more impulse of many kilo amps
9.1.2
Lightning Strokes
flash.
9.1.3
earth termination.
9.1.6
lightning protective system and other metalwork and between various portions of the
latter.
9.1.7
lightning protective system which is intended to discharge lightning currents into the
general mass of the earth. All points below the lowest testing point in a down
conductor are included in this term.
9.1.10
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9.1.11
or below the earth or within or under foundations. A ring conductor may be used alone
as an earth termination network or in conjunction with metal rods as an
interconnection conductor.
9.1.12
Indicating Plate:
electrodes.
9.1.13
completely isolated from an earth termination network for use in periodic testing.
9.1.14
Log Book:
installation.
9.2 Acronyms
A
: Ampere
ASR
ARSR
ANSI
ATM system
BS
: British standards
BIS
cm
: centimeter
CNS
CNS-OM
Deg.
: Degree
dia
: Diameter
DME
ES
: Earthing System
EES
IS
IEC
IEEE
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LA
: Lightning Arrestor
LLZ
: Localizer
LPS
Ft
: Feet
GP
: Glide Path
kA
: Kilo Ampere
kmph
kV
: Kilo volt
M(m)
: Meter
mm
: millimeter
ms
: mill second
MIL STD
: Military Standard
EEB
MEEB
NDB
NF
: Near Field
NFPA
MV
: Mega Volt
RF
: Radio Frequency
SMR
UL
: Underwriters Lab.
: Volt
VLSI
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