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FRANKLIN FRANCE

THE GLOBAL APPROACH TO LIGHTNING

Destructive Lightning
Lightning, an universal, permanent and natural phenomenon, causes considerable
damages every year. It costs billions of euros to a country’s economy, and kills thousand of
persons. It is enough destructive in all over the world to concern everybody, all the countries,
regions and fields of activities.

With the coming of high technologies, the omnipresence of components more and more
sensitive and expensive equipment, protect ourselves against the devastating effects of
Lightning, is an evident priority and Franklin France a partner wishful to be.

Lightning, our job - Franklin France,


the Reference
Created in 1980, the activity of Franklin France is based on the Global Approach to Lightning
protection. Many times awarded for its innovations, the company never stopped to carry out
new solutions and appears like The Reference for all your problems linked to Lightning.

Leader acknowledged in this field of activity, it obtained the responsibility of the studies and
supply of global solutions for yards the most important in France and abroad.

Franklin France, experts of the Lightning to


your service
A complete range of products of quality and undeniable "know-how" of its teams, allows
"It pleased God out of his love for humanity to allow
Franklin France company to offer solutions totally adapted to each situation and with the men to discover the means of protecting their homes
best cost. from damage caused by thunder and lightning".

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)


Based on its Engineering and installations Franklin Assistance® services, Franklin France
realizes for the account of consultants and its contractors, the whole proceeding useful to
the good march of risks assessment projects and the checking of the installations.

Franklin France, the Lightning phenomenon at


least adapted to yourself
With its C3F® training centre, Franklin France brings within somebody comprehension, the
Lightning phenomenon and proposes you a complete range of training adapted to your
needs for the prescription, distribution, the choice and installation of protection systems
against Lightning.
Franklin France, the solution for all your
Lightning problems
Franklin France company is present all over the world, with several tens of thousand
lightning conductors and overvoltage protection products.

Franklin France manufactures and commercializes products destined to tertiary and


industrial sectors in compliance with French (NF), English (BS), German (VDE), European
(EN), American (UL) and International standards (IEC).
VERSION 2000
QUAL/2001/17569a

Franklin France, always more to serve you


better
Belonging to the Sicame group, a leader of the means of the electrical distribution and
associated systems of protection, Franklin France promises to serve you always better,
using the means of development of a big structure, combining reactivity and proximity of a
company with a human size.

Certified ISO 9001 version 2000, Franklin France is in constant evolution and takes its
wealth from the quality of its management and its experts. The quality of the product and
the service given to the customer is its credo and the global approach declines by

• The listening and service oriented satisfaction customer with an international logistic
and multilingual teams specialists of import-export.

• The communication with its website in five languages.

• The control of the phenomenon with its teams of research, engineering and
installation.

• The training and the advice with its C3F® multilingual training centre, the Franklin
Assistance® service and its "Lightning Risk®" calculus software.

• New products with its Research and Development department and its technological
innovations such as " St Elme® " and "Saint-Elme Active " lightning conductors and
also the "Coaxstop®".

The obtaining of Qualifoudre reference frame in 2005, shows the quality of the services in
4 fields: Studies, Manufacture, Installation and Checking and this, whatever the level of
complexity: Simple cases, intermediates and complexes.

Franklin France – SICAME group E-mail: franklin@franklin-France.com http://www.franklin-france.com


Summary

Practical Guide 7
The Lightning Phenomenon 8
• Lightning origins
• The devastating effects of Lightning
• The transient overvoltages
The global Approach to Lightning protection 11
• Lightning and overvoltage protection
• Keraunic level and Lightning density
• Winds map
Lightning Risk Assessment 14
• Lightning protection
• Overvoltage protection
Systems of protection 18
• Lightning protections
• Comparative ESE Lightning conductor – Simple rod
• Principles of installation and earthing systems
• Overvoltage protections
• Principles of installation
Examples of installations / open area sites 27
• Protection by ESE Lightning conductor and energy network
• Protection by meshed cage and Telecom network
• Protection of the transmissions
• Protection of a church

Franklin France, the expertise to your service 31


The control of the Lightning phenomenon 32
• Lightning, our job
• Franklin France and the standardization
• Franklin France on the top
• In situ tests
The approved C3F® Training Centre 33
• The training for the Lightning phenomenon and its protection
• Programmes and aims
Franklin Assistance® Services 34
• Engineering and installations
Studies, advices and audits
Installations
• Control, maintenance and safety
Efficiency and reliability of a Lightning installation
Control and maintenance of the installations
Removal of radioactive lightning conductors and measures of contamination
Prestigious references 36
• In France
• In the world
Summary

Lightning Products 39
Lightning conductors ®
40
• Saint-Elme Active Lightning conductors
• Saint-Elme Lightning conductors
®

• Simple rod Lightning conductors


• Lightning conductors Kits
Lightning counter 46
Elevation rods and fixings 47
Meshed cage protection 50
Conductors and fixings 52
Earthings 59
Equipotentiality 61

Overvoltage Products 63
Surge Protective Devices for energy networks 65
• Modular Surge Protective Devices
• Surge Protective Device cabinets
• Mobile Protections
• Surge Protective Devices for strategic networks
• Overvoltages Counter and associated products
Surge Protective Devices for TBT networks and low currents 85
• Plug-in Surge Protective Devices in multi-line housings
• Surge Protective Devices for mounting on DIN rail and wall mounting
• Surge Protective Devices for computers and data networks
Surge Protective Devices for coaxial networks 91
• 50 Ω and 75 Ω Coaxstops®
• Quarter wave Coaxstops®

Other products and miscellaneous 95


Prevention systems 96
• Storm advisors
• Autonomous system for energy networks
Analogue and digital testers 98
Beaconing 99
• Energy storage, control cells
• Night and day beaconing
Towers 104
FRANKLIN FRANCE
THE GLOBAL APPROACH TO LIGHTNING

Destructive Lightning

Annual effects of Lightning:

- an average of 1 000 000 of thunder bolts (Meteorage source)


- the cost of the damages caused by Lightning numbers in milliards of euros
- between 8 and 15 dead persons (Lightning Protection Association source)
- 20 000 animals killed by Lightning
- 20 000 sinisters due to Lightning (15 000 fires)
- 50 000 electrical counters distroyed
- 250 bell-towers distroyed
- 13% of the incidents on the computer material is due to Lightning
Practical Guide

The Lightning phenomenon 8


The origins of Lightning
Lightning devastating effects
The transient overvoltages

The Global Approach to lightning protection 11


Lightning and overvoltage protection
Keraunic level and thunder density
Winds map

Lightning risk Assessment 14


Lightning protection
Overvoltage protection

Systems of protection 18
Lightning protections
Comparative ESE Lightning conductor – Simple rod
Principles of installation and earthing systems
Overvoltage protections
Principles of installation

Examples of installations / open area sites 27


Protection by ESE and energy network meshed cage
Protection by meshed cage and Telecom network
Protection of a church
Practical Guide
The Lightning Phenomenon
Lightning origins

The storm cloud


Possibly reaching several kilometres height and depth, Lightning is produced by
cumulo-nimbus storm clouds.

A separation of charges in the cloud is caused by atmospheric turbulences and


big differences of temperature (up to – 60 °C at 10 km altitude): the upper part of
the cloud is made up of positively charged ice crystals and the base contains
Flash
negatively charged water droplets.The base of the cloud influences locally the
charge of the ground at the surface, attracting an equivalent quantity of electrical
charges of opposed signs.

When it is highly charged, the cloud tries to dispel this charge in "exploding": it
discharges with charge exchanges either with the ground (lightning), either with
other clouds or clouds zones (lightning flashes intra or inter-clouds). Millions of
electric charges are then dissipated giving rise to currents, possibly reaching
500 000 A and several millions of volts.
Lightning
It is important to note that currents of 30 mA under voltages of only 50 V can be
dangerous for people, even mortal for values higher than 1 A!

Discharge phenomenon
From the cloud base, generally negatively charged, a low luminosity discharge
known as the tracer, is released. This makes its way to the ground in leaps of
some tens of meters.

As it approaches the ground, the highly charged tip of the tracer causes the
electric field vertically below it to increase considerably. At about 200 m from the
ground, jets of charges or "streamers" are released at points highly prone to
lightning where the electrical field is the more intense (tree tops, chimneys, ~ 0.05 s
lightning conductors, …). The jet is transformed into a positive upward discharge ~ 0.001 s
which goes to meet the dart leader.

The streamer with the best triggering characteristics and which travels most
quickly, will reach the leader and provides the electrical junction cloud-ground with Return
the formation of an ionized channel. This favoured way causes strong electrical stroke
discharge of several amperes named "return stroke".
Tracer
Within the space of 0.2 s to 1 s, several lightning strokes may be exchanged in
continuous progression and at a very high propagation speed.
Dart
leader 100 000 km/s
1 000 km/s
Streamer

Types of Lightning and Lightning conductors


According to the polarity of the cloud (positive or negative charges at its base) and
the direction of the discharge (ascending or descending), four types of discharges
can occur. Under our latitudes, statistical measures in situ proved that more than
90% of the discharges are descending lightning strikes type negative.

Installed in compliance with certain guidelines, lightning conductors are


designed to give, whatever type of lightning, excitation and propagation
characteristics, better than all other elements nearby. It doesn’t attract (or
push) lightning, but protects the structure against its effects, diverting the
lightning current to the ground and ensuring its flow.

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Practical Guide
The Lightning Phenomenon
The devastating effects of Lightning

Without any appropriate protection, the lightning current propagation can produce
several effects. That is the reason why, it is necessary to arrange protection
according to basic rules, paying attention especially to earthing systems and
interconnections with conductive elements, and to the down conductors and
electrical equipment in the installation (refer p 22).
C1

Luminous effects
The ionization of the air produced by the lightning current provokes numerous
luminous particles, or "photons". It can create an image on the observer’s retina V2
C2 V1
which may leave him dazzled for several seconds before regaining his sight.

Acoustic effects
The current of lightning is at the origin of enormous electro dynamic forces, which
result in a strong rise, in the pressure of the air (2 to 3 atmospheres) in the outfall
channel. The shock wave created or "thunder" can be heard at many kilometres
from the impact point, like rumbling or crackling sounds, according to spectral
distribution and position of the observer.

Effects due to electrical arcs


The resistivity of the soil and earthing systems provoke a sudden rise in the
potential of the installation, when a lightning current passes through it. Differences
in potential can appear on various metal parts connected incorrectly to the
earthing system creating excitation, electrical arcs and destruction of electrical or
electronic equipment.

Electrodynamic effects
Close to the path of lightning current, appears a strong magnetic field creating
voltages and induction current on all conducting elements situated in its sudden
action field. The mechanical forces induced can provoke deformation, twisting,
and destruction, ...

Electrocution effects
As the path of the lightning current can provoke death, the dispersion of lightning
current in heterogeneous soils can create potential differences dangerous to all
live animals and people (pace voltage). These can provoke burns or heart attacks
and respiratory problems.

Thermal effects
Thermal effects or "Joule effect" can create at the impact point the melting of the
materials and even their destruction by explosion when it presents a high humidity
rate or causes fires to start.

Electrochemical effects
These effects are caused by the chemical decomposition of the materials by
electrolytic reactions. Although very negligible and without effect compared to
stray currents in the soil, it appears mainly at the earthing systems level.

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The Lightning phenomenon
The transient overvoltages

The increasingly frequent presence of sensitive electronics makes electrical


equipment additionally vulnerable to transient overvoltages associated with
lightning.

Compared to other possible origins (industrial overvoltages, network overvoltages, Overvoltage


electrostatic discharges, …), transient overvoltages from atmospheric origins are
the most dangerous for equipment and for electrical or electronic installations.
Caused by enormous energies generated in a very short time, it can be provoked
by a direct lightning strike on electrical network (phone lines etc …), by induction
or by ground rising conductors.

Insulation measures compulsory under the standards of equipment manufacture


are not sufficient (IEC 610000-4-5: immunity of the equipment). The
equipotentiality of equipment and ground must be achieved. Installation of surge
protection devices are also necessary to absorb the energy.

Overvoltages by conduction
When there is a direct lightning strike on an electrical line or a tower, the current
can propagate and reach all the installations distributed by the line, even if they
are situated at several kilometres from the impact point. These currents are all the
more dangerous as main part of lightning strike energy is "conducted" by the
network.

Coupling

Overvoltages by induction
All the metallic elements situated in an area very near a lightning strike act, as
antennas, which capture by "induction" the sudden variations of the
electromagnetic radiation induced by the lightning. Transient overvoltages and
currents appear then, on all the equipment which is connected with it, of which the
effects are proportional to the strength and the nearness of the lightning strike.

Even if it constitutes a means of protection against the direct impact of the


lightning, burying electrical networks does not guarantee their protection.

Ground rising conductor


When there is a lightning strike close to a building, the propagation of the current
through the earth, can reach the building and cause a local rise in potential of the
electrical earthing of the installation, which is connected to the body of any
equipment. Differences of potential appear then between equipment bodies and
networks to which they are connected. Without any protection, these overvoltages
are at the origins of "rising" strong transient currents which can be very dangerous.

One part of the lightning current is dispersed by the lightning conductor earth,
another part by the installation earth, this is the ground rising conductor. Ground
rising

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The global approach to Lightning protection
Lightning and overvoltage protection

A lightning conductor installation on a building is not a sufficient protection against lightning. Indeed, the lightning conductor installation
only protects structures and people against lightning impacts ("direct effects"). More over, the part of the lightning strike current
captured by a lightning conductor is dissipated in the installation earth. Lightning on or near an installation is at the origins of the
transient overvoltages (" indirect effects") which can be very dangerous for the equipment.

Global approach
A protection is efficient and reliable when all the phenomenons are considered for avoidance:
- direct lightning strikes (direct effects),
- indirect effects like ground rising conductors, induced currents, …
- ground defects and establishment of potential differences between points close to the installation.

The protection can be done only in the case of the global approach to lightning, which supposes the control of all the stages, such as:
- risk assesment,
- studies to define protection devices appropriate to each situation and its mode of installation,
- protection device installation in compliance to the code of practice and the final use of the installation.

Lightning protection
The lightning protection or the "direct effects" consist in:
- capturing the lightning, which constitutes a preferential impact point capture device, natural or specific (Franklin lightning conductor,
meshed cage or tight strand),
- flowing the lightning current helping its path to earth,
- running out the current of the lightning to the ground by ensuring its dispersion in the ground, with an "earth electrode lightning
conductor".

Overvoltage protection
The transient overvoltage protection or the " indirect effects" consist in:
- preventing the lightning current from reaching the equipment, directing it to the earth, with surge protective devices like a barrage
which stops and channels the water flow,
- keeping a residual voltage compatible with the protected equipment,
- flowing and discharging the current to earth.

Earthing systems and equipotentiality


An installation can be protected effectively only if:
- the flow of the current to the earth and its dispersion in the ground is guaranteed, using an earthing system of low impedance (this
gives best conductivity),
- All the metallic bodies of the building are connected electrically to the electric earth of the building or "excavation earthing system",
- "the equipotentiality" of the earth of the building and lightning conductor is done.

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The global approach to Lightning protection
Keraunic level and Lightning density

The study of a lightning protection requires a study of the local geographical conditions, especially the exposure degree of the structure
- to the lightning risk to assess the "potential for risk" useful in the specification of protection devices,
- to the winds, studying the structures architecture to determine the best mechanical design of the device.

Keraunic level Nk
The keraunic level Nk expresses the number of days per year where thunder is heard at a given place.

Lightning density Ng
The Lightning density Ng expresses the number of strikes per year per km2. In France, lightning density values are determined by the
"Meteorage” storm detecting network. When the density is not known for a given place, it can be found from Nk using the relation

Ng = 0.02 x Nk1.25 ou Ng max = 2 x Ng = 0.04 x Nk1.25

Approximation: Ng = Nk / 20

From 0.0 to 0.3


From 0.3 to 0.6
From 0.6 to 0.9
From 0.9 to 1.2
From 1.2 to 1.5
From 1.5 to 1.8
From 1.8 to 2.1
From 2.1 to 2.4
From 2.4 to 2.7
From 2.7 to 3.0

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The global Approach to Lightning protection
Winds map

Although the elevation rods are specially made for extreme wind conditions without
using a guying system (refer page 47), it can be sometimes necessary to check
the mechanical strength of the eventual installation. If a superior mechanical 240
strength is necessary, Franklin France teams are able to propose you a convenient
design for the installation. 220 km 2 elevation rods: guying system necessary
220
2 elevation rods: without guying system

200

Wind speed (km/h)


Localization and exposure degree 180
The ability of the protection device to withstand the strength of the wind is 162 km 3 elevation rods: guying system necessary
calculated using a specific calculus software based on the snow and wind rules 160 3 elevation rods: without guying system
NV65, which divide the territory of France into 5 zones (refer chart below) by
taking account of:
140
- the geographic zone of the site and its nature (normal or exposed site),
- the eventual protection device, fixing mode and its disposition on the structure. Normal site
120
Exposed site
Normal site: plain or plateau of large area with only small differences in level,
slope lower than 10%. 100
I II III IV V
Exposed site: Coastal and water front to a 6 km depth, cliff tops narrow islands
Geographic zone
or peninsulas, narrow valleys, isolated or high mountains, several mountains
passes.
Extreme values of the wind speed supported
without guying system by the Franklin France
lightning conductors, equipped with elevation
rods in normal site and exposed site (altitude
Winds map max.: 1000 m, height structure: 10 m). Contact us
for any further information.
Max wind speed (km/h)
Zone Normal site Exposed site
I 136.1 158

II 149.1 170

III 166.6 186

IV 182.5 200

V 210.6 231

Max values of the wind speed that the installation must be


capable of withstanding, according to its geographical
zone (values based on the dynamical pressures of
reference). Values for a maximum altitude of 1000 m and
a structure with a height of 10 m.

The installation can be fixed at greater altitude and be a


greater height if the design specifications are increased. Zone 1
Contact us for any further information.
Zone 2

Zone 3

Zone 4

Zone 5:
Guadeloupe, Martinique,
Reunion, Mayotte

References: Rules NV 65 (04/2000). Rules which define the effects of the snow and wind on the constructions.
(Ref. Afnor: DTU P 06-002).

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Lightning Risk Assessment
Lightning protection

The "Lightning Risk" is defined as the annual probability that damages can be
caused to a given structure by a direct lightning strike. The risk assessment
consists in determining a level of risk "acceptable" for the structure, studying the
lightning strike probability and the consequences which could be caused. At this
risk level there is an associated "protection level" which is equivalent to the
minimum efficiency necessary for the system.

Lightning Risk Assesssment


Based on the consideration of the methods of analysis and calculating described
by the NF C 17-100, NF C 17-102 and IEC 61024-1-1 standards, Lightning Risk
Assessment allows you to determine if protection is necessary and to define
precisely the level of protection required for "Exterior Installation of Lightning
Protection" (EILP). The analysis relies on the evaluation of the annual average
frequency (probability) Nd, of expected direct lightning strikes on the structure and
the frequency of lightning strikes the structure is designed to accept.

5.5 x 10-3
Nd = 2 x Ng x Ae x C1 x 10-6 Nc =
C2 x C3 x C4 x C5

with
- Nd: average annual frequency of direct lightning strikes,
- Nc: lightning frequency accepted by the structure,
- C1: environment surrounding the structure,
- C2: type of construction,
- C3: contents of the structure,
- C4: occupation of the structure,
- C5: Effects of lightning on the environment,
- Ae Equivalent surface area of capture of the structure (in m2).

Ae = L x I + 6 x H x (L + I) + 9πH2

Note: the values of the coefficients C1 and C5 are defined in NFC 17 100 and
NFC 17-102 standards.

Choice of the level of protection


- If Nd > Nc

A system of protection against the direct impact of lightning (EILP) must be


installed. According to the level of protection determined, the EILP must have an
effectiveness E such as:
Nc
E≥1- Level of protection
Nd NF C 17-100
Efficiency NF C 17-102
IEC 61024-1-1

The determination of the level of protection defines: Level I+ Level I+


E > 0.98 (+ complementary (+ complementary
- the minimum radius of protection of the lightning conductors specifying the measures) measures)
excitation distance (mesh sizes for the meshed cages),
- minimum distances of safety beyond which an interconnection of mass with 0.98 ≥ E > 0.95 Level I Level I

down conductors is necessary, 0.95 ≥ E > 0.90 Level II Level II


- frequency of the checking of the EILP. 0.90 ≥ E > 0.80 Level III Level II

It should be noted that complementary measures must be taken (plan of masses, E ≤ 0.80 Level IV Level III
additional surge protective devices…) when the level of protection required is 1+.

- Si Nd ≤ Nc

The installation of a system of protection against the direct impact of lightning


(EILP) is not necessary if any written law imposes it.

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Lightning Risk Assessment
Lightning protection

Lightning Risk Software


In order to make easy your analysis, Franklin France and its teams propose you the "Lightning Risk®" calculus software. In compliance
with the national NF C 17-100, NF C 17-102 standards and international ones IEC 61024-1-1, it is very easy to determine the level of
protection required by your installation.

Reference: RISK0002.

Lightning protection and regular texts


Certain decrees and orders in council of the Official Journal or even of the generic standards can make compulsory a lightning
protection and its indirect effects.

Hereafter are recalled certain of these obligations.

Preliminary study to realize and compulsory discharge impact lightning controller for sites with environmental risks.

Electric Installations (NF C 15-100): compulsory installation of an overvoltage protection on the main board of the structures equipped
with a protection against the direct impact (lightning conductor or equivalent system).

Another analysis can be also done according to the UTE C 17-100-2 guide.

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Lightning Risk Assessment
Overvoltage protection

Risk evaluation method


The method described below is not based on a standard, but on our experience in this activity and uses the current methods of risk
analysis of UTE guides C 15-443 and IEC 61643-12.

1- Evaluation of the level of exposure to overvoltages


Either X = 2Kn (1 + 2L BT + T HTA + E PAR + d) / 20

or Ng = Kn*0.05 (Ng is the local lightning density)

L BT = length in km of the overhead LV line supplying power to the facility (if > 0.5 km : LBT = 0.5).

THTA = type of network supplying power to the HVA/LV substation (= 1 if the supply is aerial and = 0 if it is subterranean).

EPAR = information about the presence of a lightning conductor.

d = coefficient taking account of the location of the overhead line and the installation.

2- Evaluation of the consequences of a disturbance


In addition to the level of exposure to overvoltages, the consequences of disturbances must also be taken into account. One can define
the evaluation of the consequences of the disturbances by the following relation:

Y=A+S+M+I+E

A = previous experience of lightning strikes for an identical configuration.

S = sensitivity of the material to be protected.

M = indicates the price of the material.

I = represents the loss of production resulting from possible damages.

E = information about the possible consequences on the environment.

Consequences of a disturbance Level of exposure


Y = 11 to 13 ** *** **** ****

Y = 8 to 10 * ** *** ****

Y = 5 to 7 / * ** ***

Y<5 / / * ***

X <= 3 3 < X <= 8 8 < X < 14 X >= 14

* protection not very useful *** protection strongly recommended


** protection recommended **** protection essential

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Lightning Risk Assessment
Overvoltage protection

The overvoltage risks assessment software


Developed by Franklin France, this software will allow you to estimate the need for a surge protection device on a structure.

Some parameters of this risk assessment can impose a type of protection or can simply make compulsory the overvoltage protection.

The NFC 15-100 standard requires:


→ to realize an overvoltage protection type 2 if the installation is supplied with an overhead LV network in a area where Nk > 25.
→ to realize a protection type 1 compulsory (I imp. = 12.5 kA min.) for all networks distributing buildings of a protected site against the
direct impact of lightning (level of risk 2).

To get this software, contact Franklin France by mail or on our website www.franklin-france.com.

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Systems of protection
Lightning protections

Meshed cage installations


The protection by meshed cage consists in the installation, on the surface of a
building, of a Faraday cage with large meshes, connected to the ground earthing
systems. Points with low dimensions (0.5 meters), named strike points, are
arranged on any summit (chimneys, shelters,…).

The dimension of the meshes and the distance between any 2 down conductors
correspond to the level of protection needed to comply with the NF C 17-100
standard:

Distance between
Level of protection Dimensions of the meshes the down conductors
I 5x5 10

II 10 x 10 15

III 15 x 15 20

IV 20 x 20 25

The meshed cage can only protect what it encloses.

The tight strand


This system consists in the protection of a structure without touching it. This
protection is most often used if dangerous products are stored in the structure.

This system requires the installation of guyed towers to sustain the cables and as
many earthing systems as necessary.

The simple rod


Known also as a simple lightning rod Franklin type, its installation consists in the
inclusion, on the top of the structure to protect, slender points connected to the
earth by the most direct path possible.

A cone of protection is produced which corresponds to the height of the rod and
to the level of protection required. Contrary to the meshed cage, this method only
protects the elements which are in its radius of protection.

The ESE Lightning conductor


The principle of the Early Streamer Emission Lightning conductor consists in
equipping a simple rod with a device which allows a reduction of the excitation
time.

The radius of protection proposed by this type of lightning conductor is then widely
superior to a simple rod, it can even reach 120 m in level III.

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Systems of protection
Comparative ESE Lightning conductor – Simple rod

The ESE (Early Streamer Emission) kV


Lightning conductor
The guiding principle of an Early Streamer Emission (ESE) Lightning conductor
rises from an experimental observation. While simulating, in a high voltage
laboratory, a range of electric discharges "lightning" on a simple rod (Franklin
type), one notes that the excitation times are distributed graphically in a ramdom
way, with a certain standard deviation, around an average value TSR.
ESE
The guiding principle of an ESE Lightning conductor consists in equipping a
simple rod with a device allowing for one part to reduce the average value of
excitation times TESE < TSR and in addition to attenuate their standard deviation.

That means that, placed under the same conditions, in particular, when they have
the same height and the same geometrical form, the start of the discharge for an
ESE Lightning conductor (ascending tracer) occurs earlier than with a simple rod,
with an increase in effective length ∆L, it thus has a better probability of capturing
the tracer going down and of flowing the current of the lightning.
t

Tmin TSR Tmax

The ESE Lightning conductor allows then to improve the radius of protection of the simple rod of 1.5 to 3 times. This can be checked
by the relation of the NFC 17-102 giving the radius of protection of an ESE Lightning conductor according to the level of protection:

Rp = √ h (2D - h) + ∆L (2D + ∆L)

Knowing that the radius of protection for a simple rod is expressed:

Rp = √ h (2D - h)

With D the diameter of the fictive sphere depending on the peak current I of the first arc-back assigned by the level of protection
according to the relation:

D = 10 * I2/3

∆L: Effective increase in length of the ascending tracer.


h: Height of the ESE rod above the surface to protect.

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Systems of protection
Principles of installation and earthing systems

Lightning conductor and down conductor


installation
The lightning conductor principles of installation are given in two main standards: Saint-Elme®
NF C 17-100 for the protection of structures against lightning and NF C 17-102 for lightning conductor
the protection by ESE Lightning conductor on structures and open areas:

Conductor fixings:
3 per meter
• The lightning conductor is installed on the highest point, fitted on a (or several)

2.00 m
mast(s) in galvanized steel or stainless steel 2 meters above any other elements.

• From the lightning conductor, run one or several down conductors in tined copper Staff
tape 30*2 mm fixed in three points per meter.
Conductor
coupling

• Two down conductors: First


elevation
→ For simple rod: route of the conductor > 35 m rod Control junction

→ For ESE Lightning conductor: • Height of the building > 28 m Tin-plated copper
conductor

3.80 m
30 x 2 mm
• Height chimneys or churches > 40 m

• Horizontal route > vertical route


Stainless steel

2m
conductor clamp

3 stainless steel
• If there are several lightning conductors on the structure, they are connected fixing clips
together, but should not be connected if the connection must clear an obstacle Second
(wall, fire break, parapet wall) with a positive or negative level difference in elevation
rod
excess of 1.50 m.
5.60 m

• The copper down conductors are made of tapes, braids, or round with minimum Protective tube
length 2 m
section of 50 mm2.

• At the bottom of the down conductor there must be installed a control junction
and a 2 meters mechanical protective tube.

• The exterior metal grounds are connected in equipotential configuration to the


lightning conductor circuit according to the safety distances of the NFC 17-100
Third
which also advises the distances to maintain between the down conductors. elevation
rod
• If a discharge counter is required, it is installed above the control junction.
7.40 m

0.40 m

Lateral sealing to
4.15 m, 2 brackets;
above, 3 brackets

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Systems of protection
Principles of installation and earthing systems

• Route of the down conductor:

→ As direct as possible

→ As short as possible

→ Avoiding sudden right-angle bends


40 cm 45 Maxi
→ Avoiding upward sections Maxi

• Avoid the contour of a parapet wall. If it is not possible then:

No danger of electric breakdown if d > l / 20

d = length of the loop


l = width of the loop

• A vertical section of 40 cm maximum is allowed for crossing of a parapet wall


with a slope lower or equal to 45°.

d l
• You can use certain metallic elements of the structure to act as the down
conductor if they correspond to the standards NF C 17-100 and NF C 17-102
standards.

• For the diverting of down conductors, bends formed edgewise should preferably
be used.

l
• When there is a presence of a radio broadcasting receiver antenna, and in
compliance to the NFC 90-120 standard, the antenna support mast should be
connected through a surge protection device or a spark gap to the down d
conductors of the installation.

• The safety distance is defined in the NF C 17-102 and NF C 17-100 standards


with the formula:

S(m) = n*(ki / km) * l

n: coefficient governed by the number of down conductors interconnected


ki: depends on the level of protection
km: depends on the material between the two extremities of the loop
l: vertical distance between the point where the proximity is taken into account and l
the earthing system of the mass or equipotential junction.
d

• In case of churches equipped with 2 down conductors, if a non metallic cross or


a statue is situated at the extremity of the nave, this will be equipped with a
capture point.

• In case of open areas, the ESE Lightning conductor will be installed on lightning
masts, towers, or other existing structures.

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Systems of protection
Principles of installation and earthing systems

Earthing systems installation


Triangulated rods earthing system
• The earthing system should have: Ground

→ a resistance less than or equal to 10 ohms.

0.60 m
2m
→ If this value cannot be reached, the earthing system should contain a
minimum of 100 m of buried electrode, and knowing that the length of each 60° 60°
vertical or horizontal element should not exceed 20 m.
2m Wall

1m
• An exterior loop earthing system should be buried at least 0.5 meters below the Earthing rod, 1.5 to 2 m ht
ground and at least 1 m from the walls.

Crow's-foot earthing system


Ground
• The earthing system value must be measured by conventional means on the
insulated earthing system from all conductor elements.

0.60 m
8m

• The lightning conductor’s earthing system is connected in equipotential 8m 45°


configuration either directly to the buried ground circuit or via a bar left free at the
45° Wall
bottom of the down conductor.
8m 1m

• There are several types of earthing systems which depend mainly on the
environment in which they will be installed:
Improved crow's-foot earthing system
→ Triangulated rods earthing system: it is one of the two earthing systems Ground
described in the standard, and uses less flat conductor.

0.60 m
→ Crow’s foot earthing system: this is the second earthing system described 8m
in the standard, it occupies a greater surface area because its 3 horizontal
conductors each measures 8 m. 8m 45°

→ Improved crow’s foot earthing system: the vertical components make it 45° Wall
possible to find ground of different natures to reduce the resistance. 1m
8m
→ In-line earthing system: this system is used in conditions where there is a
restriction in the area available.

In-line earthing system Ground


• An earth pit must be installed to disconnect easily the excavation from the
earthing system to measure it.
0.60 m

2m

• The interconnections of the conductors between each other are made by


clamping with elements of the same material, with riveting, by welding or brazing. 2m Wall
1m

Checking of the installations


• The checking of one installation must be done according to the level of protection
(every 2 years for level I and every 4 years for level IV).

Level of protection Normal periodicity Normal periodicity


I 2 years 1 year

II 3 years 2 years

III 3 years 2 years

IV 4 years 3 years

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Systems of protection
Overvoltage protections

The indirect effects of the lightning are numerous. For this reason we have to protect all the electrical, electronic and computer
elements. That is why all the products of protection against overvoltages were created.

The different protections against overvoltages


There are 3 main families of protection:

- Energy networks protections:

• Protect all the electrical material against the overvoltages from the energy network.
• Divided in class according to the protection required.
• Protections installed in parallel.
• Protections equipped with varistors and spark gaps.

- VLV protections:

• Divided in class to the protection required.


• Exist for all types of VLV network or transmission.
• In series on the installation.
• Equipped with transil diodes and tripolar spark gaps.

- Coaxial protections:

• Existing products for specific applications (GSM, TV, UHF systems…).


• Bi-directional products equipped with passive components.
• Installed in series on the incoming line near to the equipment.

Choice of the surge protective devices


Common rules valid for all ranges in order to ensure the safety of the people and the working of the products under best conditions:

→ The choice of the Up level of protection depends on the electric sensitivity and also on the existence or not of an ESE Lightning
conductor on the building.

→ For Telecom and coaxial protections, it is necessary to take more into account the Up level of protection, the frequency of operation
(Band-width), the attenuation and the voltage of the communication network.

→ The choice of the surge protective device will be facilitated by the markings made compulsory by IEC 61-643 standard.

→ The end of life of the surge protective devices needs to be studied in order to ensure the good working of the material (requiring
additional disconnecting elements for energy networks surge protective devices).

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Practical Guide
Protection systems
Overvoltage protections

EF EF
20 20
EF
20

Connection equipment
- The cables should run separate from other conductors, and the earthing system should have the shortest possible route to the
equipotentiality bar or the body of the cabinet.

- The path of the conductors needs to be optimized, paying attention to the fact that the input wires on the surge protective device be
distinct from those of the output.

- The output protected by an overvoltage arrester must be taken to the same terminals, on the surge protective device and breaking
device installed for end of life protection.

- The total length of the connections, breaking device and protection device must not exceed 50 cm.

Earthing system
- Any separate ground connection.

- If in an electric board or a cabinet, and if the link to the general ground is too long, an intermediate ground terminal box shall be
installed.

- One ground connection per building or per protected installation is required.

- To optimize the installation, the resistance of this ground connection must be the lowest possible HF impedance.

- A check should be made to ensure that there are no connections within the same building or electrical cabinet to separate ground
connection distributions with remote equipotentiality devices.

All these installation rules are valid for all protections.

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Practical Guide
Systems of protection
Principles of installation

Energy network protection


The choice of the surge protective devices to set up, depends on the behaviour of the electric material to protect. The characteristics
of the surge protective devices were studied to protect al levels of an electric installation. There are 4 classes of shock voltages: 1.5 kV,
2.5 kV, 4 kV and 6 kV. Belong to a class depends on the electrical resistance to the material to the overvoltages.

Some important values:

• Uc: the maximum voltage under continuous operating conditions.


• Up: the residual voltage in kV transmitted by the equipment when these
protection devices are kept to their nominal current.
• In: the nominal discharge current. It is the peak value of a current in the
8/20 µ wave form, flowing in the overvoltage arrester.
• Iimp: Maximum discharge current in wave 10/350.
• Un: the nominal operating voltage. It characterizes the simple voltage between
phase and neutral.
• Imax: discharge current that the overvoltage arrester can withstand once.

Rules of installation
- The surge protective device will be inserted in parallel the shortest possible path on the power supply concerned.

- In complement of the integrated thermal disconnection, a protection against the short-circuit at the end of life will be installed,
upstream of the connection of the surge protective device. The diagram of connection will be given, according to whether the priority
is given to the continuity of service or that of protection.

- It is possible to obtain at the same time the continuity of service and the continuity of protection, thanks to the use of several identical
surge protective devices, assembled in parallel, and equipped each one with a deconnector.

- In partnership with the modular surge protective devices, one will choose either of the fuses or of the circuit breaker. This insertion
must hold account of the number of poles to protect and the current from possible short-circuit at the point considered.

It is obligatory to carry out a protection with surge protective device of the type I in the case or the structure would have a lightning
conductor.

The section of conductor obligatory for the surge protective devices type 1 is 10 mm2 and 4 mm2 for types 2 and 3.

F1 RCD
L1
L2
I L3
N
PE
d1
F1, F2: fuses or circuit breaker
F2
SPD: surge protective device
M
d2
E TT Earthing system: RCD obligatory upstream of the surge
SPD protective devices type "C1"
BP: main terminal of earthing
d3 5b
5a Total length d1+d2+d3 the shortest possible
(< 50 cm recommended)
BP

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Systems of protection
Principles of installation

Rules of installation for TELECOM protections


- These protections are installed in series at the entrance of the installation, on the
customer side of the network termination. For maximum protection they are
placed close to the equipment if the equipment is located far from the network
termination (30 m or more).

- The connection to the earthing system is compulsory to ensure proper operation


of the protection. Input 1a
Output 1a

- Respect the incoming/outgoing wiring direction. Input 1b


Output 1b

Input 2a Output 2a EQUIPMENT


- Do not connect in parallel incoming and outgoing lines.
Output 2b
Input 2b

- Check proper wiring of the earthing system.

- The earth conductor is connected with the main earth of the installation
according to the rule of the shortest possible path.

- It is recommended to have spare protection units to be able to quickly replace


any faulty ones.

- Products shall never be opened in order to avoid any destruction or failure and
to keep the warranty running.

Output
Input
EQUIPMENT
Rules of installation for coaxial protections
- This type of protection is installed in series on the coaxial line located nearby to
the equipment to be protected.

- It can either be mounted on the equipment itself or outdoors and also in a


penetration mode.

- The connection to the network will be direct with connectors of the product.

- Spark gap based coaxial protectors are connected to the earthing system by
spade terminals for conductor from 2.5 to 6 mm2 and the quarter wave type
protectors by spade terminal from 6 to 25 mm2.

- Some models of coaxstops are provided with a cross-partition mounting


(IEMN models).

- Check that the rated voltage and maximum power of the protection is coherent
with the network.

- The end of life of a protection is reported as the loss of the signal or as a


communication interruption.

- Products shall never be opened in order to avoid any destruction or failure and
to keep the warranty running.

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Practical Guide
Protection by ESE Lightning conductor and energy network

AFB 1062 2D AFV 0907 CF


see page 42 see page 46

AFB 1060 2D
see page 42

AFZ 0514 PD
see page 48

AFY 7600 EA AFK 0080 BC


see page 62 see page 59

AFH 8041 PC
see page 54

ASS 1114 D1
see page 67

ASS 4212 A2 AFK 0419 PT AFK 0020 RP AFK 8000RV


see page 68 see page 60 see page 60 see page 59

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Practical Guide
Protection by meshed cage and Telecom network

AFE 0050 PC
see page 50

AFH 6032 BM
see page 53

AFJ 0812 RE
see page 56

AFF 0836 PC
see page 50

ASX 5001 CO
see page 92 AST 4001 CC AFH 6414 AC
see page 88 see page 55

AST 7403 CC
see page 86

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Practical Guide
Protection of the transmissions

AFB 1062 2D
see page 42

AY7 9161 BO
see page 100

AST 4001 CC
see page 88

ASX 5005 CO
see page 91

AFH 1057 CS
see page 54

AFK 0901 GT ASS 1106 C1


see page 59 see page 67

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Practical Guide
Protection of a church

AFB 1006 SE AFH 0030 AM


see page 43 see page 53

AFM 6422 AF
see page 55

AFG 0030 CC
see page 52

ASS 4212 A2
see page 68

AFH 2030 CM
AFJ 0819 RL ASS 1114 D1 AFH 8030 CC
see page 56 see page 67 see page 53

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Franklin France, the know- how at your disposal

The control of the Lightning Phenomenon 32


Lightning, our job
Franklin France and the standardization
Franklin France on the top
In situ tests

The approved C3F®® training centre 33


The training for the Lightning phenomenon and its protection
Programmes and aims

Franklin Assistance®® Services 34


Engineering and installations
• Studies, advices and audits
• Installations
Control, maintenance and safety
• Efficiency and reliability of a Lightning installation
• Control and maintenance of the installations
• Removal of radioactive lightning conductors and measures of contamination

Prestigious References 36
In France
In the World
Franklin France, the expertise at your service
The control of the Lightning Phenomenon
Research & Development

Lightning, our job


Founded in 1980, Franklin France company has built its reputation on a global
approach to the Lightning phenomenon. With its know-how, it has acquired a
position of leader and specialist in the Lightning protection field.

Franklin France invests every year more than 5% of its turnover in Research and
Development to stay at the top of the technology.

Specialized in physics of atmospheric discharge, its teams have inside the


company and inside the Sicame group extensive means of conception, testing
and simulation such as lightning shock generators, climatic chambers, vibration
and traction test benches…

Franklin France and the standardization


Franklin France works in cooperation with the research laboratories of the principal
French administrations from whom it has obtained licenses. The products benefit
then by the conformity to the main national and international standards (NF, BS,
VDE, UL, EN, IEC…).

Within the drafting of the french and international standards, Franklin France
teams take part in order to define the main objectives and participate in the
numerous working groups of the main standardization organisms such as the
GIMELEC (Grouping of the Industries of the Electrical Equipment), UTE
(Technical Union of Electricity), the CENELEC (European Committee of
Standardization of the Electro technical industries). Franklin France also takes
part in the Technical Committee of the American Association of Prevention Against
Fires (NFPA).

Franklin France on the top


Creating the surveillance network "Meteorage" in 1986, for a long time, Franklin
France has acquired the image of a pioneer in the field.

Numerous collaborations take place with research organizations to improve the


products and the knowledge of the Lightning phenomenon. Fundamental research
is conducted in partnership with the laboratories of the Central School of Lyon in
France.

Such partnerships, especially with the CEA (Commissariat at the Atomic Energy),
allowed the company to obtain numerous First Prizes for technological Innovation,
especially for the "Saint-Elme® lightning conductor development" and "Coaxstop®".

Strong in its know-how, the company opens today the way to a new generation of
®
lightning conductors: the "Saint-Elme Active " Lightning conductor. This
lightning conductor has a double device, an impulse device and a power device,
collecting the solar and wind energies, this re-affirms the position of leader and
pioneer as Franklin France.

In situ tests
Franklin France has thousands of lightning conductors installed all over the world
which protect perfectly. Franklin France introduced on pilot sites in areas of high
lightning strikes (in Asia and Latin America) supervision stations to carry out
successful tests in real life conditions. The main aims of these studies are

• To do comparative measures with theoretical protection devices,


• Measure the performances of the actual devices and to make them more
powerful and introduce new concepts,
• Increase the simulation tools and the protection models to achieve accurate
reference points.

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Franklin France, the expertise at your service
The approved C3F® training Centre
Become an expert in Lightning protection

Training for the Lightning phenomenon


and its protection
For Franklin France, the Global Approach includes training as well as the sharing
of its expertise. In order to answer your requests, the Company has created
several years ago an approved C3F® training Centre integrated into its ISO 9001
version 2000 quality system.

An elaborate programme of training is proposed in several languages (French,


English, Spanish, other languages on request) allowing you to become the experts
of the Lightning protection and phenomenon.

Run by the teams of Franklin Assistance® in the offices of the company and
complimented with a visit in the workshops and production. This training can also
take place in your offices.

Composed of modules, the main aims of this training are:

• the Lightning phenomenon,


• The global Approach to Lightning protection and its effects induced (the
overvoltages),
• The analysis of the risk and the software for calculating "Lightning Risk®",
• Regulations and standard practice,
• Installation and design specification,
• Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC),
• Examples of practical cases.

Programmes and aims

Modules Training Topics Targets Recommended for Required knowledge


DE1 The lightning risk To present the lightning phenomenon. Engineers General Industry
To explain the regular and standard prescriptions Installators & construction
concerning lightning protection against direct Architects knowledge
impacts to quote the protection equipments.

DE2 Overvoltage To explain the needs and functioning of overvoltage Engineers Knowledge in
protections following the standards. Technicians Electrotechnics
To determinate an efficient protection. and Electronics

DE3 Lightning overvoltage Regrouping DE1 and DE2 with practical cases studies. Engineers Knowledge in
Case studies (DE1/DE2/cases) Technicians Electrotechnics
Maintenance manager Security manager and Electronics

DE4 Electromagnetic compatibilty To present the Electromagnetic. Engineers Knowledge in


EMC Compatibility risks and to inform about protection means. Technicians Electrotechnics
and Electronics

DE5 Removal of radioactive Information about radioactive risks. Installators No particular


lightning conductor Presentation of the differents radioactive ligthning Maintenance manager Security manager knowledge required
conductors and the removal settlement.

DE6 Information on Lightning risks To inform about lightning protection following regulation Engineers - Technicians No particular
in force. Architects - Installators knowledge required
Maintenance manager Security manager

Other training sessions upon request: contact us.

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Franklin France, the expertise at your service
Franklin Assistance® Services
Engineering and installations

Based on the expertise of the teams of Franklin Assistance®, Franklin France is


capable of leading all your projects of lightning protection from the creation of
plans until their final realization. All work follows the code of practice of the trade
and standards are fully respected.

Studies, advices and audits


Franklin Assistance® is listening to you to:

• answer all your technical requests and advise you,


• inform you on the effects and risks linked to Lightning and regulations and
obligations,
• analyze and determinate the level of risk of your installations with "the Lightning
Risk®" software,
• realize the studies and plans of projects of Lightning and overvoltage protection,
• propose you systems of protection adapted to your needs and at lowest cost,
• answer your schedule of conditions.

Its teams can move on sites to:

• collect the necessary information to realize the risk study,


• realize, finalize or refine a study,
• to target with more precision, the risk of an installation,
• inspect your installation and do a complete audit,
• analyze and determinate the origin of a problem and the corrective actions to
take.

To be of most benefit to you, Franklin Assistance® has developed specific computer


software which it holds at your disposal. Based on our long "know-how", this
software applies the actions and obligations of Lightning (NF C 17-100,
NF C 17-102, IEC 61024…) and overvoltage standards (EN 61643-11,
EN 61643-21, UTE C 15-443…). In simple terms the "Lightning Risk" software will
allow you to realize all your Engineering studies.

Installations
Credo of the Franklin France company, the Global Approach finds its real
significance in the particular attention given to the installation of the protection
systems. Indeed, a correct protection, efficient and reliable can be done only if the
installation is realized in total conformity with the "design rules" and the standard
regulations.

To be of the most use to you, Franklin Assistance® teams are specialized for
several years in the installation of protection systems.

Only one team manages the totality of your projects, from the studies until the final
handover of the installation. Carried out with products manufactured by the
company, this constitutes your the best guarantee of an effective and durable total
protection.

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Franklin France, the expertise at your service
Franklin Assistance® Services
Controls, maintenance and safety

Efficiency and reliability of a Lightning


installation
The efficiency and reliability of a global system of protection is based on the use
of quality products working correctly and:
• a correct installation of the protection system in compliance with the standards,
• regular checking especially after a storm.

Approved to come to the sites, Franklin Assistance® teams are available for:
• checking the condition of your installations,
• doing a complete audit and maintenance operation,
• suggesting possibilities of improvements,
• specifying modifications required for achieving safety standards or a achieving
conformity in your installations.

In the case of problem, an expert report will be opened by the quality Department
of Franklin France.

Control and maintenance of the installations


The maintenance and check operations of a Lightning installation are specified by
NF C 17-100 and NF C 17-102 standards and electrical standard NF C 15-100.
They consist in checking:
• the state, the nature and the section of the down conductors,
• the running, the performance and the electric continuity of these same
conductors,
• the mechanical fixings of the different elements of the installation, in particular
those which insure the electric interconnections,
• conform to the rules and safety checking intervals,
• the values of the resistances of the earthing systems,
• the presence and the state of the different elements assuring the equipotential
connection to the earthing systems,
• the mechanical fixings of the connection conductors of the surge protection
devices to the networks and earthing systems.

Whatever the application and the type of network, the surge protection devices do
not need any maintenance. Only the surge protection devices for energy networks
and the "Saint-Elme Active " lightning conductors must be checked at regular
intervals, these operations are limited to check, its operating state and the
protection devices associated to the surge protection devices (fuses or circuit
breakers), the correct operating of the remote systems.

Removal of radioactive lightning conductor


and measures of contamination
According to the decree of 11/10/83 which forbids the manufacture and trade of
radioactive lightning conductors, Franklin France proposes that you dispose of the
radioactive lightning conductors and to ensure their recycling by ANDRA (National
agency for the management of the radioactive scraps).

The teams of Franklin Assistance® are qualified to do this disposal, its collection
and storage, in compliance with safety procedures required. It is also at your
disposal for the teams to measure contamination of sites and to advice or inform
you.

Ordering code Designation

FP1 Container 3 radioactive heads


FP2 Container 5 radioactive heads
FP5 Container 1 radioactive head
PC1 Take in charge 3 radioactive heads
PC2 Take in charge 5 radioactive heads
PC5 Take in charge 1 radioactive head
Radiam Rental machine of measure of decontamination

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National Library, Garnier and Bastille


Operas, Senate house, CDG Airport,
Hospitals and Universities, Paris

Port
Nuclear
Central
Fire-men,
Customs, regional aid centre
Castle, penitentiary centres
Versailles
DCN
EDF Airport
Insurances MMA Castle of
Gendarmerie School Chambord
CEA

GDF
Rhodia
IFP,
Opéra

GEC Alstom
Haras

SNPE Hippodrome,
Longchamp

Snecma GDF

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Vasco de Gama Bridge,


Portugal

Reuter,
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Telecom Air Force Congress Palace
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BP, Shell Ericsson Toshiba,
US Radars Telecom Portugal thermic central Cementeries
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Prestigious references
In the world

But also:
• International Airport in Jakarta
• Airports of Mulhouse, Montpellier, La Baule, Marseille (France)…
• Autonomous Ports, Le Havre and Marseille (France)
• Motorways of South of France

• GSM SFR France network, Algeria Telecom, Ericsson


• Azteca Television (Mexico)
• Telecommunications lines TDA (Algeria)

• Command of land (Algeria)


• Air base 110 (France)
• Munitions storage
• Ministry of Defence (France)
• Police stations of Le Mans and Rochefort (France)
• Ministry of the National Defence (Algeria)
• Intervention and assistance centre of la Marne (France)
• Penitentiary Centre of Château- Thierry (France)
• DCN Brest Pyrotechnic Centre (France)
• Transmission centre of the customs (France)

• Eleme Refinery (Nigeria)


• "Etang de Berre" Refinery - SHELL (France)
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Lightning Products

Lightning conductors 40

Lightning counter 46

Elevation rods and fixings 47

Meshed cage protection 50

Conductors and fixings 52

Earthings 59

Equipotentiality 61
Lightning Products
Early Streamer Emission lightning conductors

Protection offered by Early Streamer Emission lightning conductors


(NF C 17-102)
The ability to favour excitation at lower values of the electrostatic field (hence earlier)
enhances the "capture probability" of lightning conductors.

This capacity gives them greater efficiency in the role of "preferential capture points"
compared to any other point of the building they protect. Therefore, these lightning
conductors offer superior guarantees during low intensity discharges (2 to 5 kA)
compared with simple rod type lightning conductors, which can only intercept them
over short distances.

The zones of protection of lightning conductors are obtained theoretically by plotting


the electro-geomatric model, but are in practice, for low heights, comparable to a cone
of revolution whose excitation is the tip of the lightning conductor.

French Standard NF C 17-100 describes the calculation method applicable to Franklin


and meshed cages rods.

French Standard NF C 17-102, deals with Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning
conductors and takes into account the levels of protection Np depending on:

• the excitation advance

• the level of protection Np according to the degree of severity (I to III) determinated


previously by an assessment of the lightning risk, done with the calculus "Lightning Risk®" software developed by FRANKLIN
FRANCE in compliance with the standard.

• The excitation distance D considered according to the level of protection required D (I) = 20 m, D (II) = 45 m, D (III) = 60 m.

The table below gives the Rp (m) values for the three levels of protection Np depending on the actual height h (m) of the lightning
conductor in relation to the different planes considered.

Rp (m) T = 15 µs T = 30 µs T = 45 µs T = 60 µs
h (m) Np I II III I II III I II III I II III
2 13 18 29 19 25 28 25 32 36 31 39 43
4 25 36 41 38 51 57 51 65 72 63 78 85
6 32 46 52 48 64 72 63 81 90 79 97 107
8 33 47 54 49 65 73 64 82 91 79 98 108
10 34 49 56 49 66 75 64 83 92 79 99 109
20 35 55 63 50 71 81 65 86 97 80 102 113
30 35 58 69 50 73 85 65 89 101 80 104 116
60 35 60 75 50 75 90 65 90 105 80 105 120

(*) In compliance with the NF C 17-102 standard, and if the lightning constitutes a
risk for the environment (C5 = 10) a coefficient of security of 40% is applied in H (m) 15 µs 30 µs 45 µs 60 µs
France on the radii of protection, concerning the sites classified for the protection 2 7 11 15 19
of the environment (ICPE, decree of the 28/01/93, JO 26/02/93 p3035), it means 4 15 23 31 38
silos (Decree of the 15/06/00 JO 19/07/00 p 11092), nuclear installations (INB,
6 19 29 38 48
Decree of the 31/12/99 JO 15/02/00 p 2263).
8 20 29 39 48
10 20 29 39 48
20 20 29 39 48
30 20 29 39 48
60 20 29 39 48

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Lightning Products
Early Streamer Emission lightning conductors

Principle & operating


A first device, named "impulse device" stores the electrostatic energy present in
the atmosphere at the approach of a stormy cloud and releases the excitation of
the ascending discharge at the right time.

A second device, named "power device", collects and stores the wind and / or the
solar energy in several strong power capacitors. The Saint-Elme lightning
conductor is in this way permanently pre-loaded of an important energy which
enables him to support the propagation of the ascendant tracer.

Close to the storm activity, an integrated sensor measuring the surrounding


electric field value, releases the impulse device like most of usual Early Streamer
Emission systems. Those lightning conductors almost immediately reverse the
polarity of their head, creating a sudden amplification of the electrical field.
®
The innovation of "Saint-Elme Active " Lightning conductor comes from the
use of a second integrated sensor which measures the intensity of the electric
discharge current, which is formed on the lightning conductor’s head. When the
downward leader enters in the protection area of the lightning conductor, the
measured current strongly increases. As soon as this current is higher than the
characteristic threshold, the power capacitors discharge and release the
necessary energy for the propagation of the leader.

In this last device, the lightning conductor’s head acts as a capture device.
Therefore, the head is electrically insulated from the ground.

®
Caracteristics of the Saint-Elme Active
lightning conductor
• Take in account the energetic information to choose the tracer which can become
an ascending tracer.

• Maintain the propagation of the tracer by discharge of the power device.

• Source of energy autonomous and clean


- Solar (2) or wind (1) energy for the "power device"
- Atmospheric electrical field for the "impulse device" (3).

• Consider the cloud polarity.

• Radius of curve of the head optimize to reduce the corona effect and guarantee
the excitation device.

• Protection of the electrical part against the rain with a dimensioned flange (4).

• High quality materials, esthetical.

• Use of stainless steel to resist against corrosion.

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Early Streamer Emission lightning conductors

Test
®
The Saint-Elme Active lightning conductor was tested in the high voltage laboratory Bazet (CEB) in compliance with the
NFC 17-102 standard and is subject of tests campaign in situ.
®
The Saint-Elme Active lightning conductor’s exitation advance device has been determinated comparing to a rod of reference
obtained in short-circuiting the double device of this lightning conductor.

Range of product
®
Saint-Elme Active range Dimensions

Pattern t (µs) Solar Wind + solar Counter*


SE 2D 30 30 AFB 1030 2D AFB 1032 2D Not included

SE 2D 60 60 AFB 1060 2D AFB 1062 2D Not included

SE 2D 30 30 AFB 1730 2D AFB 1732 2D Included

SE 2D 60 60 AFB 1760 2D AFB 1762 2D Included

* Counter.

Packaging
Complete lightning conductor conditionned
in carton box.

- Weight: 7 kg
- Dimensions: 800 x 200 x 240 mm

®
Saint-Elme Active lightning conductor remote control tester
AFV 0100 TT
®
The Saint-Elme Active lightning conductor can be tested on site, with its
remote control tester (initial checking, periodic checking in compliance with NFC
17-102 and decrees in force, maintenance, …).

Simple and fast, the test does not require any particular operation of dismounting
of the lightning conductor and can be done safety from the ground.

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Lightning Products
Early Streamer Emission lightning conductors

Saint-Elme®, lightning conductors


The operating principle of the Saint-Elme® lightning conductor is to create free
charges (ionized particles and electrons) in the air surrounding the lightning
conductor and to create, within a cloud – ground electric field, a channel of high
relative conductivity constituting a preferential path for lightning.
Free charges are created by the corona effect by applying on the Saint-Elme®
lightning conductor’s ionized point(s) the voltage supplied by cells of piezo –
electric ceramics (lead zirco – titanate), their feature is to produce a very high
voltage by simply modifying the applied pressure.
The Saint-Elme® lightning conductor is therefore equipped with a mechanical
device that transforms the stress resulting from the wind action on the lightning
conductor into a pressure stress on the piezo – electric cells. The voltage therefore
produced is applied, through the high voltage cable that runs inside the lightning
conductor’s support pole, on the ionized point(s) to create, by corona effect, free
charges. Then, these charges are expulsed, by the Venturi system, from the
lightning conductor’s head, profiled on purpose.
The Saint-Elme® lightning conductor is designed for the protection of a site
(building, manufacture, monument, open areas…) against the direct impact of
lightning on important radii of protection.

Historical
Type - Church monument Aladin

2 m polished 2.4 m chromium


Model 2 m stainless steel 1.5 m polished copper copper copper
Counter t (µs) Without With Without With Without Without With
SE6 15 AFB1006SE AFB1706SE AFB3006SE AFB3706SE AFB0016SE AFB4006SE AFB4706SE

SE9 30 AFB1009SE AFB1709SE AFB3009SE AFB3709SE AFB0019SE AFB4009SE AFB4709SE

SE12 45 AFB1012SE AFB1712SE - - AFB0112SE - -

SE15 60 AFB1015SE AFB1715SE AFB3015SE - AFB0115SE - -

Refer page 46 for the discharge counter AFV0907CF and its characteristics.

Saint-Elme® Aladin
Polished copper Chromium plated copper
AFB0019SE AFB4009SE

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Lightning Products
Lightning rods

NF C 17-100 AFA 0001 PF

Simple lightning rod "Franklin" type


Franklin lightning conductors, which are tappered, have a perfectly slender and
attractive point. They exist in nickel/chromium-plated copper and stainless steel
versions. They have a standard length of 2.4 m and can be extended by the
addition of treated steel or stainless steel elevation rods. These systems do not
require guying and can be up to 7 or 8 m long. The tip of Franklin lightning
conductors features a solid point of marine bronze or stainless steel.

Type Total Base Elevatlon


Weight
Ref. Designation of height o.d. rods
(kg)
point (m) (mm) number
AFA 0001 PF Franklin lightning rod Nickel copper 2.40 30 3.71 -
AFA 0002 PF Franklin lightning rod Chromium-plated 4.15 33 8.04 1

AFA 0003 PF Franklin lightning rod Galvanized steel 5.90 36 12.57 2

AFA 0004 PF Franklin lightning rod Treated steel 7.65 49 18.40 3

AFA 1001 PF Franklin lightning rod Stainless steel 2.40 30 3.41 -


AFA 1002 PF Franklin lightning rod Stainless steel 4.15 34 7.39 1

AFA 1003 PF Franklin lightning rod Stainless steel 5.90 42 12.41 2

AFA 1004 PF Franklin lightning rod Stainless steel 7.65 48 17.99 3

AFA 0100 PF Multi-point Chrome plated bronze - - 0.35 -

"Industrial stack" model


This model is only available in stainless steel. The points are bent to keep them
out of fumes and corrosive vapours. They are generally used in quantities of two AFA 1006 PF
or more, depending on the diameter of the stack.

Straight
Height Bend Base Weight
Ref. Designation Type section
(m) a° o.d. (kg)
(m) AFJ 3100 SE
AFA 1005 PF
Franklin lightning
"Industrial stack"
Stainless
steel
1 0.30 30° M10 0.67 fixing clip
Franklin lightning Stainless
AFA 1006 PF 2.40 0.80 30° 30 3.41
"Industrial stack" steel

Radii of protection
Not applicable beyond values marked x.
Only the fictive sphere and mesh methods are applicable in this case.
h is the height of the device above the volume to be protected.
"a" is the hall-angle of the vertex of the cone of revolution, defining the radius of
protection.
Protection levels I, Il, III, and IV are defined by the NF C 17-100 standard.

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Lightning conductors kits

Franklin France’s lightning conductors kits and earthings kits have


been implemented in order to offer an easy and complete direct
lightning protection.

1
ESE Kit
38 m radius of protection - Level II

Composed of:
- 1 Saint-Elme SE 9 lightning conductor
- 1 elevation rod n°1 in galvanized steel with 2 clamping collars for down 1 2
conductor
- 2 galvanized steel offset brackets length 220 mm
- 40 clips for 30 mm flat conductor support
- 10 slate slides for tiles
- 1 flat - flat cross coupling
- 15 m flat 30 x 2 mm tinned copper tape
- 1 set of screws for installation
- 1 surge divester with fixing accessories

Reference AFP 0010 SE Weight: 22 kg

2
Simple Rod Kit
8.2 m radius of protection - Level II

Composed of:
- 1 Franklin rod
- 1 elevation rod n°1 in galvanized steel with 2 clamping collars for down
conductor
- 2 galvanized steel offset brackets length 220 mm 3
- 40 support fixings for flat conductor 30 mm
- 10 slate slides for tiles
- 1 flat - flat coupling
- 15 m 30 x 2 mm tinned copper tape
- 1 set of screws for installation
- 1 surge divester with fixing accessories

Reference AFP 0011 PF Weight: 17 kg

3
Earthing Kit
Composed of: AGN 7730 AT
- 1 control junction
- 1 galvanized steel protective tube for flat conductor 30 mm with 2 fixing
collars
- 3 copper earthing rods 1.50 Ø 16 mm
- 3 earth rod to tape clamps
- 10 m 30 x 2 tinned copper tape

Reference AFP 0012 PT Weight: 12 kg


4
4
Vane Kit
Arrow vane kit adaptable on lightning conductor kits.

Reference AGN 7730 AT Weight: 2.3 kg

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Lightning counter

Impact controller 1 kA to 100 kA


Conformity tests carried by LCIE

Complies with UTE C 17-106/2001

Description
The impact controller or lightning counter is designed for detecting and counting
lightning strikes received by the structures equipped with lightning conductors. It
is fitted in general to a down conductor.

The information received by the controller can be used for specific maintenance
of the equipment.

It is totally autonomous and does not require any external power supply.

It is delivered with 2 collars AFJ0819RL.

Counter compulsory for protected sites (Decree of the 28 of January of AFV 0907 CF
1993), recommended for Expertise purposes and Insurance Companies.

Ordering code AFV 0907 CF


Counting range 00 to 99
Counter threshold IEC 60-1 and 1180-1 1 kA in 8/20 wave
(Minimal discharge current detected) (no detection below 150 A)
Lightning
Maximum discharge current detected 100 kA in 8/20 wave*
in compliance with IEC 60-1 and 1180-1 (150 kA in 4/10 wave) conductor

Permanent working current None Down


Terminal capacity Ø 8 mm (50 mm2) conductor
Necessary circuit breaker No
Operating temperature range - 30 °C / + 80 °C
Lightning
Protection index IP53 counter
Dimensions 165 x 92 x 47 mm
Weight 430 g

* Value corresponding to the maximum discharge current available in the testing


facility.

Installation
NFC 17-102: installation at approximately 2 m from its base. Mounting in serial on
the down conductor, on a compulsory path of the lightning current.
Control junction
Meshed cages: installation recommended of a counter on each frontage, on the
down conductors connecting to the highest points of the structure.
Protective tube

Earthing system

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Lightning Products
Elevation rods and fixings

Franklin elevation rods for lightning rod AFC 2001 MR


conductors
Franklin elevation rods, consisting of 2 m elements, nest into each other, avoiding
bolting and water infiltration, that can cause premature corrosion.

These heavy-duty rods require no guying.

They are delivered with conductor connecting clamps.

"Standard" version: drawn seamless steel, galvanized.

"Corrosive atmosphere" version: stainless steel.

Overall Number Base Weight


Ref. Designation Type height of element o.d.
(m) (mm) (kg)
AFC 2001 MR Standard elevation rod Nr 1 2.00 1 33.0 4.29

AFC 2021 MR Standard elevation rod Nr 2 2.00 1 36.0 4.57


Galvanized
AFC 2031 MR Standard elevation rod Nr 3 2.00 1 49.0 5.83
steel
AFC 2002 MR Nr 1 + Nr 2 3.75 2 36.0 8.86

AFC 2003 MR Nr 1 + Nr 2 + Nr 3 5.50 3 49.0 14.69

AFC 1001 MR "Corrosive atmosphere" elevation rod Nr 1 2.00 1 33.7 3.98

AFC 1022 MR "Corrosive atmosphere" elevation rod Nr 2 2.00 1 42.4 5.03


Stainless
AFC 1023 MR "Corrosive atmosphere" elevation rod Nr 3 2.00 1 48.3 5.58
steel
AFC 1002 MR Nr 1 + Nr 2 3.75 2 42.4 9.00
304 L
AFC 1003 MR Nr 1 + Nr 2 + Nr 3 5.50 3 48.3 14.58

AFC 5001 MR Bent support for St-Elme 1 1 33.7 8.13

Guying kit: AFD 1050 KH

Fixings for lightning rod conductors and


elevation rods
Support sockets for caulking or welding

These sockets are designed to accomodate lightning conductor staffs or elevation


rods by simple fitting. Like the elevation rods, they feature a hammered out section
adjusted to 25 cm. They can be used as sockets for caulking in concrete cubes or
can be welded to the structural steelwork.

Part for Concrete Weight


Dimensions
Ref. Designation Type caulking cube
(mm) (kg)
(mm) (mm)
Caulking socket
AFD 2200 FS Galvanized steel 750 250 250 1.52
for lightning conductor
AFD 2200 FS

Vertical and carriage bolt holdfasts

Ref. Designation Type Drilling


dimensions (mm)
Weight Observations
(kg)
AFD 2005 TC
Carriage bolt 0.2 m Galvanized For lightning
AFD 2005 TC Ø 18 1.16
for lightning conductor steel conductor staff
On wood and
Carriage bolt 1 m
AFD 2006 TL 6.54 concrete structures
for lightning conductor " "

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Elevation rods and fixings

Fixing brackets presented below are designed for lightning conductors installation
such as:
- 2 fixing brackets for lightning conductors installation only or equipped with an
elevation rod,
- 3 fixing brackets for lightning conductors installation with 2 or 3 elevation rods.

"Offset" fixing brackets


Fixing by stud gun, bolting, taping…
AFZ 0414 PD

Passage Ø Weight
Ref. Designation Type (mm) (kg)

"offset" brackets Galvanized


AFZ 0414 PD 10 1.44
220 mm steel
"offset" brackets
AFZ 0514 PD
310 mm " " 1.68

"offset" brackets
AFZ 0815 PD
500 mm " " 6.77

"offset" brackets Stainless


AFZ 0417 FC
AFZ 0614 PD 10 1.37
220 mm steel
"offset" brackets
AFZ 0714 PD
310 mm " " 1.59

Lateral fixing brackets


For offset fixing of lightning conductor masts and elevation rod on towers, vertical
pipes, metal frameworks.

Passage Ø Weight
AFZ 0412 SL
Ref. Designation Type
(mm) (kg)

AFZ 0412 SL SL brackets Galvanized steel 30 to 50 1.82

AFZ 0417 FC Cross fixing " " 1.48

AFZ 0513 SL SL brackets " 30 to 114 2.27


AFZ 0513 SL

Multi-purpose fixing brackets


To be used when the wall does not allow deep caulking. Fixed by stud gun, pluf or
taping. Used to fix 2F elevation rods. Locked in place by a clip.

Ref. Designation Type Diam. Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg)


Multi-purpose
AFZ 2802 FU Galvanized steel 33 to 49 mm 15 x 110 x 140 1.08
fixing brackets

AFZ 2802 FU

Lateral sealing brackets

Ref. Designation Type Clamping Weight


(m) (kg)

AFZ 2008 PS
Lateral sealing Galvanized from 30
1.46
AFZ 2008 PS
brackets 400 m steel to 50

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Elevation rods and fixings

Three-feet saddle AFD 3200 FS


Three-feet saddle are designed for fixing the lightning conductors and elevation
rods in terrace or on the ground. Made of galvanized steel, it can be used for every
lightning conductors and elevation rods with a diameter of Ø 50 cm.

Distance
Ref. Designation Height Drilling between feet Weight
(mm) Ø (mm) (mm) (kg)

AFD 3200 FS Universal Three-feet 800 M 10 max. 385 6.00

Saddle
Fixing of Saint-Elme® lightning conductors and 2.40 m Franklin rods only on towers
and metal frameworks.

Passage Weight
Ref. Designation Type Observations
diameter (kg)
AFD 0411 EB Threaded base Treated steel M 16 0.88 Mast
delivered drilled
AFD 1411 EB Threaded base Stainless steel M 16 0.87 AFD 0411 EB

Taping
Generally used to fix lightning conductors and their elevation rods to stacks,
concrete masts, etc.

Ref. Designation Type Clamping Weight Observations


AFZ 2012 PS
Ø (m) (kg)
Galvanized For lightning conductor
AFZ 2012 PS Taping 25 to 60 0.9
steel or elevation rod

Galvanized
AFD 2010 PS Strip coil 40 mm
steel
- 5 In 25 m rolls

AFD 2011 PS Strip coil 40 mm " - 1 In 5 m rolls

AFD 2010 PS
Water deflecting cones
Water deflecting cones: water deflecting cones are mainly used for vertical fixings of
lightning conductors and their support masts on roofs. Two rubber* models are
suitable for different passage diameters. Their reinforced aluminium alloy base,
forming a plate, can be deformed to match different structural shapes while remaining AFD 5001 CE
water-proof. Possibility of fixing by sealed rivets.

Passage Passage Weight


Ref. Designation Type diameter (mm) dimensions (mm) (kg)
AFD 5001 CE Water deflecting cone Rubber 6 to 60 Ø 120 x 80 0.07

AFD 5002 CE Water deflecting cone " 6 to 127 Ø 200 x 105 0.18

* (EPDM).

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Lightning Products
Meshed cages

NF C 17-100 AFE 0100 PC


Level of protection
The mesh of a cage is defined according to the level of protection required. The
highest points, the overstructures and the crossings are equipped with strike
points.

Level of protection Fictive sphere radius Mesh size Space between down
(m) R (m) (m) conductors (m)
I 20 5x5 10

II 30 10 x 10 15
AFE 0050 PC
III 45 15 x 15 20

IV 60 20 x 20 25

Strike points
Franklin strike points are designed for use on industrial buildings, residential
buildings and private homes.
These points are easy to install, gently tapered and entirely conical, lightweight,
rugged and attractive. They are available in several dimensions, in
nickel/chromium plated copper and stainless steel.
Their tips are fitted with a solid point of marine bronze or stainless steel.
They are threaded at the base for fixing by stud gun, plug, bolting, on all materials. AFF 0502 PC
A fixing bracket, designed for flat and round conductors, is inserted at the fixing
point, so that clamping guarantees perfect electrical continuity. An added
AFF 0501 PC
advantage is the possibility of creating a cable path without taking account of the
point positions. These can be determined subsequently, and points can be added
or removed without any difficulty.

Height Base Weight


Ref. Designation Type (mm) Dimensions (kg)
AFE 0050 PC Strike point Nickel/chromium 500 M10 0.44
AFF 2025 PC
AFE 0100 PC Strike point " 1000 M10 0.72

AFE 1050 PC Strike point Stainless steel 500 M10 0.43

AFE 1100 PC Strike point " 1000 M10 0.67

Strike point
AFE 0051 PC Nickel/chromium 500 M10 0.79
for cage multipoint

AFE 0101 PC
Strike point
" 1000 M10 1.17
AFF 2030 PC
for cage multipoint

Extra fixing
AFF 0501 PC
bracket for tape
Tin-plated copper - 65 x 30 mm 0.07

Extra round fixing


AFF 0502 PC
bracket for round cond. " - - 0.05

Fixings for strike points


Threaded rods, carriage bolt mounts and expansion mounts are delivered
with seal collars.
AFF 0836 PC
Ø Length Drilling Weight
Ref. Designation Type Depth (mm) (mm) (kg)
AFF 2025 PC Threaded rod Galvanized steel M10 100 - 0.080

AFF 2026 PC Carriage bolt mount " " 140 - 0.065

AFF 2030 PC Expansion mount Treated steel " 85 Ø 12 x 60 0.045 AFF 0835 PC
AFF 0836 PC Support angle Treated brass M10 50/50 x 30 x 5 - 0.12

AFF 0835 PC Support plate Treated steel M10 65 x 65 - 0.430

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Lightning Products
Meshed cages

Aerial mast adaptors AFD 0416 AA


Fixing strike points to tubular masts such as aerial masts.

Ref. Designation Type Mast diameter (mm) Weight (kg)


AFD 0416 AA Aerial adaptor Stainless steel 46 0.90

Cement "point support" studs


Cement "point support" studs: these studs, consisting of a black plastic envelope
filled with cement, are used to fix strike points of meshed cages when
waterproofing of the roof, terrace and acroteria must not be touched. Can be fixed
by cement adhesive.

Dimensions Passage Weight


Ref. Designation Type (mm) diameter (kg)
AFF 8036 PC Cement "point support" stud PVC + cement 140 x 140 x 80 M10 1.00 AFF 8036 PC

"Point support" bases


The "Point support" bases can be used in certain cases. It can be used as collars
fixings for strike points.

Dimensions Passage Weight


AFF 0503 PC
Ref. Designation Type (mm) diameter (kg)
AFF 0503 PC "Point support" base Treated cupro-aluminium 53 x 53 x 14 M10 0.22

Fixing details for meshed cages

AFF 0501 PC AFH 6413 AC

AFJ 0811 RE AFF 2030 PC AFF 8040 PC

AFF 0835 PC
AFF 0501 PC
AFF 0503 PC

AFF 0501 PC AFF 8036 PC

AFF 0501 PC

AFJ 0812 RE AFF 0501 PC AFF 2025 PC AFF 0836 PC

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Lightning Products
Conductors

The conductors offered below are suitable for rod and


mesh type lightning protection. In compliance with
NF C 17-100 and 17-102 standards, flat conductors are
preferable to round conductors, and copper is preferable
to all others materials.

Flat Conductors
Dimensions Cross-section Weight
Ref. Designation Type (mm) (mm2) (kg/m)
Flat conductor
AFG 0302 CP Tin-plated copper 27 x 2 > 50 0.49
(by 50 and 80 m)
Aluminium flat conductor
AFG 4303 CP Aluminium 30 x 3 90 0.24
(by 100 m)
AFG 2333 CP Tape 33.5 x 3 (by 50 m) Galvanized steel 33.5 x 3 100 0.81
AFG 0302 CP
AFG 6303 CP Flat conductor in PVC Copper 30 x 3 > 50 0.25
AFG 1011 CP Stainless steel tape 30 x 2 (by 25 m) Stainless steel 30 x 2 > 50 0.48
AFG 1012 CP Stainless steel tape 30 x 2 (by 50 m) Stainless steel 30 x 2 > 50 0.48

Round conductors
Dimensions Cross-section Weight
Ref. Designation Type (mm) (mm2) (kg/m)
AFG 0028 CR Round conductor (by 80 m) Bare copper Ø8 > 50 0.44
AFG 0018 CR Round conductor (by 25) Bare copper Ø8 > 50 0.44
AFG 0008 CR Copper round conductor (by 50 m) Annealed tin-plated Ø8 > 50 0.44
AFG 2008 CR Steel conductor round Galvanized steel Ø8 > 50 0.39
AFG 2018 CR Stainless steel conductor Stainless steel Ø8 > 50 0.33 AFG 0008 CR
AFG 0008 BC 3 m bar Bare copper Ø8 > 50 1.35

Flexible braids
For portable installations.

Dimensions Cross-section Weight


Ref. Designation Type (mm) (mm2) (kg)
AFG 0303 CS Multibraid conductor 50 mm2 Tin-plated copper 30 x 3 > 50 0.48
AFG 5038 CR Multibraid conductor 50 mm2 Bare copper Ø8 > 50 0.45
AFG 0025 CR Multibraid conductor 25 mm2 Bare copper Ø 5.6 25 0.23
AFG 0035 CS Multibraid conductor 35 mm2 Tin-plated copper Ø 6.7 35 0.32
AFG 0016 CS Multibraid conductor 16 mm2 Tin-plated copper Ø 4.5 16 0.15 AFG 0303 CS
Preformed elbows
For flat conductors diverting.

Dimensions Length. x Weight


Ref. Designation Type (mm) radius (mm) (kg)
AFG 0030 CC Preformed elbow Tin-plated copper 30 x 2 ~ 70 x 30 0.27 AFG 0030 CC

Shunts
AFG 0430 ST
Shunts are used to connect metal frames to down conductors. They are made of
flexible tin-plated copper braid, and each end features a crimped eyelet. Available
in various dimensions. Further details on request.

Dimensions Cross-section Weight


Ref. Designation Type (mm) (mm2) (kg)
AFG 0130 ST Flat flexible braid shunt 250 mm Tin-plated copper 30 x 3 > 50 0.15
AFG 0230 ST Flat flexible braid shunt 500 mm " " > 50 0.25
AFG 0330 ST Flat flexible braid shunt 750 mm " " > 50 0.38
AFG 0430 ST Flat flexible braid shunt 1000 mm " " > 50 0.51 AFG 0230 ST

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Conductors fixings

NF C 17-100 and NF C 17-102 standards.


Three fixings per linear meter.

Driving in hooks
Fixing of flat conductors to masonry, concrete, brick walls etc. Use preferably with
lead plugs.
AFH 2030 CM
Length Weight
Ref. Designation Type (mm) (kg)
AFH 1030 CM Masonry driving in hook for 30 mm tape Stainless steel 30 0.017

AFH 2030 CM Masonry driving in hook for 30 mm tape Zamak 30 0.014

AFH 2040 CM Masonry driving in hook Galvanized steel 40 0.018


AFH 8030 CC
AFH 8030 CC Plug for driving in hook 30 mm Lead 30 0.006

Staples
AFH 0030 AM
To fix flat conductors on tile or slate roofs.

Stem length Weight


Ref. Designation Type (mm) (kg)
AFH 0030 AM Flat clip-on tile Tin-plated copper 200 0.040

AFH 0031 AM " " 100 0.026


AFH 0031 AM

Roof clips
Roof clips: for fixing flat conductors on zinc shingles or roof, pop rivets on shingles
and welding on metal roofs.

Drilling hole Weight


Ref. Designation Type (mm) (kg)
AFH 0030 BF Clip for zinc roof Tin-plated copper - 0.006
AFH 0030 BF

"Mamouth" brackets
To fix flat conductors on flat waterproof roof terraces. These brackets are attached
by heat cementing.

Dimensions Weight
Ref. Designation Type (mm) (kg)
AFH 6032 BM "Mamouth" bracket Bituminized alu 200 x 40 0.032

AFH 6133 BM "Mamouth" bracket Bituminized alu 0.2 x 7 m roll 5.38


AFH 6032 BM

Collars
Fixing of flat conductors on different support types. Delivered with wood screw in
steel M7 x 40.

Dimensions Weight
Ref. Designation Type (mm) (kg)
AFH 7000 AC Fixing collar for flat conductor Brass 50 x 16 0.026 AFH 7000 AC

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Conductors fixings

NFC 17-100 and NFC 17-102 Standards


Three fixings per meter linear.
Fixing for angle plates, towers and metal
frameworks
These fixings can be used to fasten flat and round conductors to angle type metal
supports.
AFH 2000 AC
Ref. Designation Type Fixing Weight (kg)
AFH 2000 AC Frame clip for round conductor Ø 8 or 10 Galvanized steel Thickness 10 mm max. 0.105 AFH 2001 AC
AFH 2001 AC Frame clip for flat conductor 30 x 2 Galvanized steel Thickness 10 mm max. 0.105

AFH 6501 CL Clips for round cond. Ø 8 on flat support Plated steel Thickness 7 to 11 mm max. 0.002

Gutter passages

Ref. Designation Type Conductor Weight (kg)


Flat 30 mm
AFH 2002 PG Gutter passage Galvanized steel 0.200
and round Ø 10 mm max.
AFH 2002 PG
Clamping collars
For clamping conductors around cylindrical elements such as tubes, tubular
towers, masts etc. Stainless steel collars. Clamping by hexagon head screw or by
gripper.

Strip Ø clamping Weight


Ref. Designation Type width (mm) Max/Min (mm) (kg)
AFH 1051 CS Clamping collar Stainless steel 13 25 to 45 0.025

AFH 1052 CS " " " 35 to 52 0.026 AFH 1051 CS


AFH 1053 CS " " " 47 to 67 0.030

AFH 1054 CS " " " 62 to 82 0.032

AFH 1057 CS Clamping collar INOX " 8 8 to 100 0.008

Expansion rivets
Quick assembling, no particular tool necessary.
AFH 1057 CS
Dimensions Thickness Weight
Ref. Designation Type (mm) (mm) (kg)
AFH 0075 RP Alu. Pop rivet Aluminium Ø 4 x 12.5 10 0.002

AFH 3000 PR Pop rivet clamp - - - 0.420

AFH 0075 RN Vulca alu disc Aluminium Ø 10 x 4.8 2 0.002

Cement "conductor support" studs


AFH 8039 PC
Similarly to the strike point supports, these studs consist of a black synthetic(1)
envelope filled with cement. Their own weight makes cementing unnecessary.
They are used when the roof waterproofing must not be touched. A groove is
provided for the round conductor.

Ref. Designation Type Height (mm) Weight (kg)


Cement conductor
AFH 8039 PC PVC + cement 140 x 140 x 80 mm 1.00
support stud

AFH 8040 PC
Stant-off
conductor support
PVC + cement " 1.00 AFH 8040 PC
Cement conductor
AFH 8041 PC support stud PVC " 0.08

(1)
in polypropylene.

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Conductors fixings

NFC 17-100 and NFC 17-102 Standards


Three fixings per meter linear.

Metal clips
AFH 6500 CL
Made in stainless steel, these clips are used to fix flat down conductors 30 x 2 or
30 x 3. Fixing with pop rivets or screws.

Ref. Designation Observations Weight (kg)


AFH 6500 CL Tape clip for 30 x 2 Fixing hole diam Ø 4 mm 0.002

AFH 6502 CL Tape clip for 30 x 3 Fixing hole diam Ø 4 mm 0.002


AFH 6414 AC
AFH 0075 RP Alu pop rivet 4 x 12.5 Box of 100 units 0.100

"Cableway" clips AFH 6415 AC


These clips, made of inalterable synthetic material, are used to fix round and flat
conductors to all materials.

Fixing thread diameter 6 mm. The "pad" model is also used with expansion rivets
and "pop" rivets. "Plug" model: plug diameter 8 mm.

The "support" model concerns the following accessories to which it adapts. Stud
gun model: 6 mm diameter. AFH 6416 AC

Ref. Designation Observations Weight (kg)


AFH 6413 AC Clip for 30 mm flat conductor "stud" H 8 mm 0.022

AFH 6414 AC Clip for 30 mm fiat conductor "pad" H 14 mm For flat or 0.023

AFH 6415 AC Clip for 30 mm flat conductor "plug" H 14 mm round conductor 0.023 AFH 6406 AC
AFH 6416 AC Clip for 30 mm flat conductor "support" H 24 mm 0.023

AFH 6405 AC Clip with lock "stud gun" H 18 mm 0.008


For round conductor
AFH 6406 AC Clip with lock "pad" H 18 mm 0.010
Ø 8 mm*
AFH 6407 AC Clip with lock "plug" H 18 mm 0.010

AFH 6408 AC Clip with lock "support" H 25 mm Ø 10 mm max. 0.010 AFH 6407 AC
* For Ø 6 and 10 upon request.

"Cableway" clip support accessories:


used with "support" clip models. AFH 6420 GT
To be used with "support" type clips. AFH 6419 GT
Ref. Designation Type Observations Weight (kg)
AFH 6417 CE Expansion plug PVC Ø 16-length 42 mm 0.016

AFH 6418 CT Tile or slate hook White plated steel Length 44 cm 0.093
AFH 6421 CB
AFH 6419 GT Tile or slate slide (nailed) White plated steel Length 23 cm 0.040

AFH 6420 GT Tile or slate slide (spiked) White plated steel Length 40 cm 0.074

AFH 6421 CB Bolt hook clamp M8 x 60 White plated steel For corrugated plate roof 0.010

AFH 6422 AF Roof tree clamp White plated steel Adjustment 17/24 cm 0.074

AFH 6422 AF

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Conductors fixings

Conductor interconnections.

Channel clips
AFJ 0811 RE
Made of spring metal, channel clips can connect two tapes together easily and
attractively, As a rule, two clips mounted in opposition are used for these
connections. The large clip allows a cross and tee coupling.
AFJ 0812 RE
Ref. Designation Type Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg)
AFJ 0811 RE Channel clip 30 mm Spring bronze 30 x 30 x 7 0.026

AFJ 0812 RE Channel clip 90 mm Spring bronze 90 x 30 x 7 0.070

AFJ 0005 RC

"Cross couplings" AFJ 0819 RL


Ref. Designation Type Observations Weight (kg)
AFJ 0005 RC Cross coupling Cupro alu For flat 30 mm 0.218
AFJ 0817 RT
AFJ 0819 RL "Flat/round" coupling Stainless steel In line - Ø 8 and 10 mm 0.100

AFJ 0008 RC Round/round clamp Galvanized steel Ø 8 and 10 0.120

AFJ 0817 RT T-coupling for round/round Zinc For round 8 or 10 mm 0.120

AFJ 0818 RL In line coupling for round/round Zinc For round 8 or 10 mm 0.120
AFJ 0818 RL

AFH 0458 RC
Clamping connectors for diam. 8 mm trolley

AFH 1558 RC
Dimensions Conductor Weight
Ref. Designation Type (mm) (mm) (g)
AFH 0458 RC Straight connector Bare copper 45 Ø8 52

AFH 0558 RC T connector Bare copper 55 Ø8 82

AFH 1558 RC Cross connector Bare copper 55 Ø8 114

AFH 0388 RC Right angle connector Bare copper 38 Ø8 56 AFH 0388 RC

Cable clips
AFH 1050 SC
Dimension (mm) Section Number Weight
Ref. Designation Type (L x l x h) (mm2) of screws (g)
AFH 1050 SC Cable Brass dip Brass 28 x 29 x 34 10 to 50 2 x M6 64

AFH 1695 SC Cable Brass dip " 36 x 39 x 46 16 to 95 2 x M8 154

Cable sockets

Ref. Designation Type Dimension (mm) Section Number Weight


(L x P) (mm2) of sockets (g)
AFH 1650 CC Cable socket Brass 43 x 21 6 to 50 2 x M5 40 AFH 2650 CC
AFH 2650 CC Double cable socket " 64 x 21 6 to 50 4 x M5 76

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Conductors fixings

HOTWELD Aluminothermic Welding Kit


The HOTWELD process is used to create electrical molecular bonds between
copper/copper, copper/aluminum, copper/steel, aluminum/aluminum, without any
external power or heat source.
The principle consists in placing a welding metal and a starting powder in a special
mold. The composition of the filler metal depends on the metals to be welded
(copper oxide and aluminum for copper/copper welding).
The reduction of the copper oxide by the aluminium produces, at a very high
temperature, molten copper and aluminum oxide slag.
This bath of molten copper is channeled by the mold to the parts to be welded,
melts them and creates a molecular bond between them.
The shape and dimensions of the mold and the amount of filler metal depend on
the items to be welded and their size.
HOTWELD welding can be used on areas from 2.5 mm2 up to 800 mm2 or more.

THE MOLECULAR BONDS PRODUCED GUARANTEE:


• The same conductivity as the bonded Items
• The ability to withstand overvoltages
• Total resistance to corrosion.

In addition to "standard" bonds, Franklin can also provide 3 welding kits.


Each of these kits has been specially designed to meet the requirements of
each specialist's activity.

Items common to all kits:


1 clamp
1 G-cramp
1 scraper
1 brush
1 primer
1 plastic case

Items specific to each kit:


Electrician's kit
Choice between:
• One mould for 25 mm2 cable AFK 5101 SA
or
• One mould for 35 mm2 cable AFK 5102 SA
or
• One mould for 50 mm2 cable AFK 5103 SA
(Each mold is used for welding to a vertical metal support) 2
1
and
• 20 welds

Telecom Kit: AFK 5200 SA


Composed of:
• One mould for horizontally welded flat cable 1
4
• One mould for horizontally welded flat cable in flat position 2 3
• One mould for a flat crossing of two conductors 3
• One mould for a vertical crossing of two conductors 4
• 10 welds for each connection

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Conductors fixings

Computer kit
Choice between:
• Two moulds for 25 x 2 mm braid AFK5301SA
Welds produced:
• On horizontal metal support
• 90° crossing of two conductors
or
• Two moulds for 30 x 3 mm braid AFK5302SA
Welds produced:
• On horizontal metal support
• 90° crossing of two conductors
and
• 20 welds for each connection

Ref. Designation Weight (kg)


AFK 5101 SA Electrician's kit, 25 mm2 cable 7
2
AFK 5102 SA Electrician's kit, 35 mm cable 7

AFK 5103 SA Electrician's kit, 50 mm2 cable 7

AFK 5200 SA Telecom kit 12

AFK 5301 SA Computer kit, 25 x 2 mm cable 11

AFK 5302 SA Computer kit, 30 x 3 mm cable 11

Other possibilities
Other possibilities are available in addition to those in kits. Please contact us.

Examples of kits:

AFK 5401 SA AFK 5402 SA AFK 5403 SA AFK 5404 SA

AFK 5405 SA AFK 5407 SA AFK 5408 SA AFK 5409 SA

AFK 5410 SA AFK 5411 SA AFK 5413 SA AFK 5414 SA

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Lightning Products
Earthings

Earthing equipment.
Control junctions
NF C 17-100 and NFC 17-102 standards: AFK 0080 BC
A control junction must be inserted on each down conductor to allow disconnection
from its earth terminal.
The 2F control junction, featuring very low impedance and perfect conductivity, is
designed for easy installation and inspection
Features:
- For use with 30 mm tin-plated copper or alu flat conductors, 8 and 10 mm
diameter round conductors.
- Base fixed by stud gun, wood screw, etc.
- Safety locking by hexagonal key delivered with control junction.
- Highly profiled and compact item.

Ref. Designation Type Dimension (mm) Weight (kg) AFK 4200 FP


AFK 0080 BC Control junction Copper/alu 70 x 37 x 20 0.36

Protective tubes
Designed to protect down conductors against any mechanical impact. Placed on
the ground level and near passageways. Delivered with their clamping collars.

Ref. Designation Type Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg)


AFK 4200 FP Protective tube Galvanized steel 40 x 4 x 2000 1.26
for flat conductor 30 mm

Protective tube
AFK 4204 FP Stainless steel 40 x 4 x 2000 0.83
for round conductor 30 mm

AFK 4201 FP Protective tube for flat conductor Stainless steel Ø 20 x 2000 2.18

Multistrand coupling and earth bars


Used to assemble three or more flat conductor strands to make a "crow's-foot"
type earthing connection.

Ref. Designation Type Dimension (mm) Weight (kg)


AFK 0004 RM
AFK 0004 RM Multistrand coupling Cast copper alu. 80 x 80 x 20 0.93

Earth pits
Designed to accomodate control junctions when these are provided on the ground,
as well as all mechanical interconnections to the earthing network. AFK 8001 RV

Ref. Designation Type Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg)


AFK 8000 RV PVC inspection pit Slate grey PVC 170 x 170 x 90 0.9

AFK 8001 RV " Cast-iron Ø 230 4.9

AFK 8002 RV " " Ø 170 2.5

Earthing tester: refer page 98. AFK 8000 RV


Earthing grids and plates
Used in some cases as earth connections. They consist of red copper in a mesh
of 115 x 40 mm.

Ref. Designation Type Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg)


"Copper" earthing grid
AFK 0900 GT
AFK 0900 GT Copper 920 x 660 2.64
AFK 0901 GT "Copper" earthing grid " 2000 x 1000 7.00

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Earthings

Earth rods and accessories AFK 0101 PT


Galvanized steel earth rods
In hot dip galvanized welded tube with preformed spike. They are equipped with a
clamping collar.
Lengthenable rods: Round with diameter 20 mm, hot dip galvanized with
incorporated spike. Of high resistance, they can be lengthened by simple clamping
and without coupling.

Ref. Designation Ø (mm) Length (m) Weight (kg)


AFK 0101 PT Galvanized steel earth rod 21 1.00 1.18

AFK 0102 PT Galvanized steel earth rod 21 1.50 1.69


AFK 1029 PT
AFK 0103 PT Galvanized steel earth rod (can be lengthened) 20 1.20 2.87

Stainless steel earth rods


Stainless steel tube of diameter 16 mm.
Clamping collars for flat or round necessary.

Ref. Designation Ø (mm) Length (m) Weight (kg)


AFK 1029 PT Stainless steel earth rod (can be lengthened) 16 1.00 1.48

AFK 1030 PT Stainless steel earth rod (can be lengthened) 16 2.00 3.20

Copper-steel earth rods


Copper earth rods with a steel core for greater hammer penetration rigidity.
Can be lengthened by elements using conical brass clamps, ensuring a perfect
electrical continuity.
- Constant copper thicknesses
- Diameters and dimensions according to table.
AFK 0316 PT
Ref. Designation Ø (mm) Length (m) Weight (kg)
AFK 0316 PT Copper-steel earth rod 16 1.5 1.9

AFK 0416 PT Copper-steel earth rod 16 2 2.56

AFK 0319 PT Copper-steel earth rod 19 1.5 2.76

AFK 0419 PT Copper-steel earth rod 19 2 3.89

Other dimensions upon request.

Clamping and driving accessories AFK 0020 RP

Ref. Designation Type Ø (mm) Weight (kg)


AFK 0010 RP Earth rod to tape clamp Brass Flat Ø 16 0.084 AFK 2069 BE
AFK 0020 RP Earth rod diam 19 to tape clamp Copper-alu Flat Ø 16-19 0.150

AFK 2016 PE Spike Treated steel Flat Ø 16 0.138

AFK 2019 PE Spike Treated steel Flat Ø 19 0.164 AFK 0016 MA


AFK 0016 MA Rod connecting clamp Brass Flat Ø 16 0.136

AFK 0019 MA Rod connecting clamp Brass Flat Ø 19 0.180

AFK 2069 BE Driving head Treated steel Flat Ø 16 0.190

AFK 2070 BE Driving head Treated steel Flat Ø 19 0.400


AFK 2016 PE

Signalisation accessories
Ref. Designation Type Dimension (cm) Weight (kg)
AFH8000PS Lightning earthing marker Aluminium 10 x 10 x 10 0.11
AFH 8000 PS

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Equipotentiality devices

Equipotentiality bar
These bars are used for the equipotential connection of the various ground
conductors (cable, round or flat) and provide the possibility of disconnecting.
They can be installed on a wall, rack or bay frame etc. or in an inspection pit.

AFK 0020 BE
Ref. Designation Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg)
Equipotentiality bar, 2 x 8 holes
AFK 0020 BE 200 x 50 x 5 0.59
Dia. 10 + insulators

AFK 0125 BE Equipotentiality bar, 70 holes, Dia. 10 1750 x 25 x 5 1.70

AFK 0080 BE Equipotentiality bar, 140 holes, Dia. 10 1750 x 80 x 5 5.60

AFK 0100 BE Equipotentiality bar, 140 holes, Dia. 10 1750 x 100 x 5 7.00

AFH 4000 IT Earth bar isolator Ø 40 x 40 0.10

Clips for equipotentiality connections

Ref. Designation Type Cliping diameter (mm) Weight (g)


AFH 8100 CE Clips for equipotentiality Stainless steel Ø 12-32 46

AFH 8101 CE " " Ø 32-50 50

AFH 8102 CE " " Ø 50-75 50

AFH 8102 CE

Ground coil
This coil is installed in series on the equipotential link between two earthing
systems.
For example, between the lightning conductor's earthing and the mass grounding.
It increases the impedance of the connection which, on a short connection, AFK 0001 ST
reduces the shock effect and energy transmission to the electrical distribution,
without compromising equipotentiality.
This device, which presents no danger to personal safety, complies with standards
NF C 15-100, NF C 17-100 and NF C 17-102.
The coil is connected as close as possible to the mass ground (wall or inspection
pit).

• Inductance: 20 µH / 10 MHz
• Wire cross-section: 25 mm2 (flexible)
• Continuous resistance: 1.5 m
• Maximum continuous intensity: 100 A

Ref. Designation Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg)


AFK 0001 ST Ground coil 225 x 68 x 102 1.33

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Equipotentiality devices

Surge divester
Purpose AFY 7600 EA
Due to their shape and exposed position, TV and other professional antennas
often receive discharges of static or atmospheric electricity.The damage sustained
is often considerable and may destroy both the antenna and any equipment
connected to it.
To avoid this damage, and reduce the risks, surge divester should be installed on
the grounding circuit.

Reference AFY 7600 EA


Applications TV antennas, …
Type Inox + resin
Discharge current 100 kA, 10 x (8/20)
Level of protection Up
1.5 kV
(Impulse spark-over voltage, 1.2/50 wave)
Couplings Per collars
Protection index IP65
Dimensions 180 x 50 x 40 mm
Weight (kg) 0.35

Equipotentiality surge divester


To be sure of the potential balancing of the different earths when a direct link
between the earths is not allowed by the application.

AFK 0112 BE
Reference AFK … 0112 BE 0111 EG 0113 EE
Explosive Explosive
Risk of
Applications environment, environment,
corrosion
cathodic prot cathodic prot
Type Inox +PVC Zinc + PVC Zinc + PVC
Discharge current (8/20 wave) 100 kA, 10 x 100 kA, 10 x 100 kA, 10 x
Level of protection Up
4 kV 2.2 kV 2.2 kV
(Impulse spark-over voltage, 1.2/50 wave) AFK 0111 EG
2 x M10 2 x M10
Couplings Ø 8 mm
(cable 130 mm) (cable 230 mm)
Protection index IP65 Ex(s) G4 Ex(s) G4
Dimensions Ø 45 x 160 mm Ø 63 x 90 mm Ø 63 x 90 mm
Weight (kg) 0.29 0.75 0.85

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Energy networks 64
Modular surge protective devices type I
Modular surge protective devices type II
Cabinets of protection
Mobile protections
Strategic networks
Miscellaneous

Telecommunication – Data transmission 84


Multi-line housings
Wall protections
DIN modules
Computer networks
Coaxial networks
Overvoltage Products
Electric networks

Modular surge protective devices type 1 66


T1 range – 25 kA
T1 range – 12.5 kA

Modular surge protective devices type 2 68


T2 range – C1D Common mode – Plug-in
T2 range – C2D Differential mode – Plug-in
T2 range – M Monoblock

Cabinets of protection 71
Modular cabinets – 230/400 V networks

Mobile protections 77
Mobile surge protective devices type 3

Strategic networks 78
Surge suppressers
19" rack units

Miscellaneous 82
Overvoltage counter
Coordination coils and filter
Overvoltage products
Energy networks

Comply with NF C 15-100, IEC 60364, UTE C 15-443, NF C 61-740 and IEC 61-643-1 standards

Concerns
Interference and discharges of atmospheric origin (lightning induced surges and electrostatic discharges) can create very
strong electromagnetic radiation over large distances which can destroy all equipment connected to any nearby power lines.
(Highly energetic discharges with long duration times, overvoltages larger than the component’s damage threshold voltage of electronic
equipment, inductive effects due to overvoltages with steep slopes). Whether routed inside or outside the buildings, all lines are at risk
from such discharges and the use of protections are here presented is highly recommended for protecting the equipment to which they
are connected.

Purpose
The induced currents are diverted to the earth before they can reach the equipment connected to the downstream power
network while the overvoltages are kept to a harmless level and the equipment running in total transparency for the user.

Application
These devices are recommended for protecting any equipment connected to main power supplies in the case of domestic
and industrial installations. The selection of the product’s type is done taking into account the exposition degree to lightning of the
area (NFC 17-100 or IEC 364 and IEC 61643-1), installation in isolated or metropolitan area, cost and sensitive level of the equipment
to protect, the neutral earthing system, the installation mode.

Interest and performances


These products offer a large panel of performances with discharge current ranging from (5 kA to 160 kA in wave 8/20 µs and 10 kA to
100 kA in wave 10/350 µs), protection levels of 600 V (diode arrays or products based on the association of varistors and surge
arrestors) to 4000 V (encapsulated spark gaps only), short response time, redundancy of the protection for applications in isolated
areas, products for external applications…

Installation
They are installed in parallel with the mains in association to a circuit breaker against short circuits (mandatory only if not
already provided by mains or when the upstream circuit breaker is not adapted, NFC 61-740 and 15-100 or IEC 61643-1 and
IEC 60364). Earthing is mandatory and it is done according to the rule of the shortest possible path (all earth conductors must be
interconnected – IEC 61312). Installation of a remote control system coupled to the circuit breaker or to the overvoltage protection with
an overvoltage controller is recommended to secure the overall installation.

F1, F2: Fuses or circuit breaker.


P: Surge Protective Device (SPD).
BP: Earth
E: Equipments.
PE: Conductor of protection.
M: Mass of equipments.

Reduce at the maximum the area tinted grey of d1+d2+d3: the shortest as possible (< 50 cm recommended).
the loop formed by the conductors perturbed.

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Electric networks
Class I modular surge protective devices - T1-25 range

25 kA and 100 kA (10/350) modular protections


120/208 V and 230/400 V networks - Level I Applications
Standards: EN 61643-11 (NF C 61-740, VDE 0675, IEC 61643-1 /2002),
UL 1449 ed. 2, ANSI C62.41, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5
Description
These products are based on very high energy varistors and encapsulated spark gaps, these surge
protective devices are designed for protecting the inputs of main power supplies for highly exposed
sites. Their flow capacities are much higher than the minimum requirements of NF C 15-100 and
IEC 60364 electrical standards (sites protected against direct lightning: protection of network’s
inputs with 12.5 kA/class I SPD’s).
Products equipped with end of life indicators and terminals for remote monitoring. Mounting on
symmetrical DIN rail foot (EN 50022).
Applications types: main boards of main and secondary buildings.

Ordering code ASS3311T1 ASS3312T1 ASS3114A1 ASS9302N1


Nominal voltage Un 120 V 230 V 230 V 120 V or 230 V
Type of network (three phase, single) all all three phase + N all
Neutral earthing systems TT, TNS, TNC TT, TNS, TNC TT, TNS TT, TNS
Protection modes1 / Diagram type all / A all / A 4+0 / B N-PE / C
Technology2 MOV MOV MOV GDT
Max. operating voltage Uc 175 V 335 V 335 V 255 V
TOV withstand characteristics Ut > 208 V > 416 V > 416 V -
Discharge current3 Iimp 25 kA 100 kA
IEC 61643-11 In 70 kA 80 kA
Imax 100 kA 160 kA
Imax (IEC 61643-1/1998) 160 kA 160 kA
Protection level Up at In 1 kV 2 kV 2 kV 1.5 kV
Up at In = 40 kA 0.85 kV 1.5 kV 1.5 kV 0.8 kV
Residual overvoltage Ures at 3 kA 0.5 kV 0.85 kV 0.85 kV 0.15 kV
Ures at Iimp 0.65 kV 1.15 kV 1.15 kV 1.75 kV
Specific energy (charge) W/R (Q) 156 kJ/Ω (12.5 A.s) 2500 kJ/Ω (50 A.s)
Response time < 25 ns < 100 ns
Residual current / Follow current < 2 mA / - - / 100 A
Thermal disconnection and end of life indicator yes -
Associated overcurrent protection4 250 A gG -
Short circuit withstand 25 kA -
Residual Current Device (RCD)5 Selective or delayed - 5 kA min. (8/20) (IEC 60364: 3 kA) -
Remote monitoring (RM) Capacity 1.5 mm2
Wiring length / Torque 7 mm / 0.25 Nm -
L, N, PE terminals Capacity 4 to 35 mm2 (stranded: 25 mm2 max.)
Wiring length / Torque 14 mm / 4 Nm
Operating temperature range - 40 / +80 °C
Enclosure: Protection index / Material IP20 / thermoplastic UL 94 V-0
Location category / Number of ports internal / 1 port
Weight 255 g 335 g 1300 g 260 g

Installation rules and electrical safety: NF C 15-100, IEC 60364 or the national equivalent electrical standard.
1
2+0, 3+0 or 4+0 ("C1" type): protection L-PE et N-PE (connexion of type 1). 3+1 ou 1+1 ("C2" type): protection L-N et N-PE (connexion of type 2). L: line. N: neutral. PE: earth.
2
MOV: varistor. GDT: encapsulated sparkgap. 3 EN 61643-11: product tested with its associated overcurrent protection (IEC 61643-1/1998: without).
4
max. calibre of fuses upstream the SPD (circuit breaker: 80 A). 5 TT systems: RCD compulsory upstream "C1" type SPD’s.

Installation principle (general case) Association Internal diagrams and dimensions (mm)
of SPD’s (A) (B) (C) Side view

F1, F2: fuses or circuit breaker.


SPD: surge protective device
TT systems: RCD
Compulsory upstream a "C1" type SPD
MEB: main earth bar
5a or 5b: 4 mm2 min. With lightning conductor:
10 mm2 min. (IEC 60364: 16 mm2 min.)
E (M): equipments (masses)

F2 compulsory if F1 > max. calibre. 4 Protection of neutral (RM) 11-12: normal / 11-14: fault (max. 250 Vac / 0.5 A or 125 Vdc / 1 A)
compulsory. Earth: 5a or 5b link. Total length d1+d2+d3 as V: red indicator at end of life (red = fault)
short as possible (< 50 cm recommended)

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Electric networks
Class I and II modular surge protective devices - T1-12.5 range

12.5 kA (10/350) modular protections


120/208 V and 230/400 V networks - Level I and II Applications
Standards: EN 61643-11 (NF C 61-740, VDE 0675, IEC 61643-1 /2002),
UL 1449 ed. 2, ANSI C62.41, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5
Description
These products are based on very high energy varistors and encapsulated sparkgaps, these surge protective
devices are dedicated to the protection of the inputs of highly exposed sites. They fully comply with the
minimum requirements of NF C 15-100 and IEC 60364 electrical standards (sites with lightning conductors:
protection of the network’s inputs with 12.5 kA/class 1 SPD’s).
Products equipped with end of life indicators and terminals for remote monitoring. Mounting on symmetrical
DIN rail foot (EN 50022). Standards applications: Main boards of main and secondary buildings.
Ordering code 2 and 4 poles ASS1111C1 ASS1113D1 ASS1112C1 ASS1114D1 ASS1106C1 ASS1118A1
1 pole (L3) ASS1111L1 - ASS1111L1 - ASS1106L1 -
Nominal voltage Un 120 V 120 V 230 V 230 V 400 V 400 V
all three phase all three phase all three phase
Type of network (single phase, three phase) L3 L3
- - L3 -

TT, TNS, TNC TT, TNS TT, TNS, TNC TT, TNS all TT, TNS, IT+N
Neutral earthing systems
L3: TNC - L3: TNC - L3: TNC, IT -
2+0 / A 3+1 / C 2+0 / A 3+1 / C 2+0 / A 4+0 / D
Protection modes1 / Diagram type
L3: 1+0 / B - L3: 1+0 / B - L3: 1+0 / B -
Technology2 MOV MOV+GDT MOV MOV+GDT MOV
Max.operating voltage Uc (L-N/N-PE) 175 V 175 / 255 V 335V 335 / 255 V 440 V
TOV withstand characteristics Ut > 208 V > 208 V > 416 V > 416 V Uc
Discharge current3 Iimp 12.5 kA 12.5/50 kA 12.5 kA 12.5/50 kA 12.5 kA
IEC 61643-11 In 40 kA 40/50 kA 40 kA 40/50 kA 40 kA
(L-N/N-PE) Imax 80 kA 80/100 kA 80 kA 80/100 kA 80 kA
Protection level Up at In 1 kV 1/1.2 kV 1.8 kV 1.8/1.2 kV 2.4 kV
(L-N/N-PE) Up at In = 25 kA 0.85 kV 0.85/1.2 kV 1.5 kV 1.5/1.2 kV 2 kV
Residual overvoltage Ures to 3 kA 0.53 kV 0.53/0.15 kV 0.9 kV 0.9/0.15 kV 1.25 kV
(L-N/N-PE) Ures to Iimp 0.65 kV 0.65/0.6 kV 1.1 kV 1.1/0.6 kV 1.55 kV
Specific energy (Charge) W/R 40 kJ/Ω 40/625 kJ/Ω 40 kJ/Ω 40/625 kJ/Ω 40 kJ/Ω
(L-N/N-PE) Q (6.25 A.s) (6.25/25 A.s) (6.25 A.s) (6.25/25 A.s) (6.25 A.s)
Response time (L-N/N-PE) < 25 ns < 25/100 ns < 25 ns < 25/100 ns < 25 ns
< 2 mA / - < 2 mA / - < 2 mA / -
Residual current / Follow current (L-N/N-PE) < 2 mA / - < 2 mA / -
- / 100 A - / 100 A
Thermal disconnection and end of life indicator yes yes (N-PE: - ) yes yes (N-PE: - ) yes
Associated overcurrent protection4 250 A gG
Short circuit withstand 25 kA
Residual Current Device (RCD)5 Selective or delayed - 5 kA min. (8/20) (IEC 60364: 3 kA)
Remote monitoring (RM) Capacity 1.5 mm2 - 1.5 mm2
Wiring length / Torque 7 mm / 0.25 Nm 7 mm/0.25 Nm
L, N, PE terminals Capacity 4 to 35 mm2 (stranded: 25 mm2 max.)
Wiring length / Torque 14 mm / 4 Nm
Operating temperature range - 40 / +80 °C
Enclosure: Protection index / Material IP20 / thermoplastic UL 94 V-0
Location category / Number of ports internal / 1 port
Weight (L3) 270 (210) g 525 g 320 (240) g 570 g 290 (225) g 565 g
Installation rules and electrical safety: NF C 15-100, IEC 60364 or the national equivalent electrical standard.
1
2+0, 3+0 ou 4+0 ("C1" type): protection L-PE et N-PE (connexion of type 1). 3+1 ou 1+1 ("C2" type): protection L-N et N-PE (connexion of type 2). L: line. N: neutral. PE: earth.
2
MOV: varistor. GDT: encapsulated sparkgap. 3 EN 61643-11: product tested with its associated overcurrent protection (IEC 61643-1/1998: without).
4
max. calibre of fuses upstream the SPD (circuit breaker: 63 A). 5 TT systems: RCD compulsory upstream "C1" type SPD’s.

Installation general principle Association Internal diagrams and dimensions (mm)


of SPD’s (A) (B) (C) (D) Side view
F1, F2: fuses or circuit breaker.
SPD: surge protective device
TT systems: RCD
Compulsory upstream a "C1" type SPD
MEB: main earth bar
5a or 5b: 4 mm2 min. With lightning conductor:
10 mm2 min. (IEC 60364: 16 mm2 min.)
E (M): equipments (masses)

F2 compulsory if F1 > max. calibre. 4 Protection of neutral (RM) 11-12: normal / 11-14: fault (max. 250 Vac / 0.5 A or 125 Vdc / 1 A)
compulsory. Earth: 5a or 5b link. Total length d1+d2+d3 as V: red indicator at end of life (red = fault)
short as possible (< 50 cm recommended)
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Class II modular surge protective devices - T2-C1D range

60 and 40 kA pre-assembled plug-in protections


120/208 V and 230/400 V networks- Level I and II applications
Standards: EN 61643-11 (NF C 61-740, VDE 0675, IEC 61643-1 /2002),
UL 1449 ed. 2, ANSI C62.41, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5
Description
These plug-in devices make maintenance of networks (isolation tests or else) very easy and in total
security while insuring continuous servicing. They are pre-assembled in 2, 3 and 4 poles with a single
remote monitoring terminal (RM) making their installation straightforward.
Standards applications: Main boards of main and secondary buildings (sites with medium risk levels).
Distribution boards: second protection level (sites protected against direct lightning or with a very high
risk level). Mounting on symmetrical l DIN rail foot (EN 50022).

Ordering code 4 poles + RM ASS4211A2 ASS8211A2 ASS4212A2 ASS8212A2 ASS4214A2 ASS8214A2


3 poles + RM ASS4211B2 ASS8211B2 ASS4212B2 ASS8212B2 ASS4214B2 ASS8214B2
2 poles + RM ASS4211C2 ASS8211C2 ASS4212C2 ASS8212C2 - -
1 pole ASS4201T2 ASS8201T2 ASS4202T2 ASS8202T2 ASS4204T2 ASS8204T2
Nominal voltage Un 120 V 230 V 400 V
Neutral earthing systems 2 and 4 poles TT, TNS TT, TNS TT, TNS, IT+N
3 poles TNC TNC TNC, IT
1 pole TT, TNS, TNC TT, TNS, TNC all
Protection modes1 / Diagram type 4 poles: 4+0 / A - 3 poles: 3+0 / B - 2 poles: 2+0 /C - 1 pole: all / D
Technology2 MOV
Max. operating voltage Uc 175 V 335 V 440 V
TOV withstand characteristics Ut > 208 V > 416 V Uc
Discharge current3 In 20 kA 30 kA 20 kA 30 kA 20 kA 30 kA
IEC 61643-11 Imax 40 kA 60 kA 40 kA 60 kA 40 kA 60 kA
Imax (IEC 61643-1/1998) 40 kA 70 kA 40 kA 70 kA 40 kA 70 kA
Iimp (2 modules in parallel) - 15 kA - 15 kA - 15 kA
Protection level Up at In 0.95 kV 0.95 kV 1.65 kV 1.6 kV 2.3 kV 2.1 kV
Up at In = 15/20 kA 0.85 kV (15 kA) 0.85 kV (20 kA) 1.5 kV (15 kA) 1.4 kV (20 kA) 2.1 kV (15 kA) 1.9 kV (20 kA)
Residual overvoltage Ures to 3 kA 0.55 kV 0.53 kV 1 kV 0.9 kV 1.4 kV 1.25 kV
Response time < 25 ns
Residual current / Follow current < 1 mA / -
Thermal disconnection and end of life indicator yes
Associated overcurrent protection4 125 A gG 160 A gG 125 A gG 160 A gG 125 A gG 160 A gG
Short circuit withstand 25 kA
Residual Current Device (RCD)5 Selective or delayed - 5 kA min. (8/20) (IEC 60364: 3 kA)
Remote monitoring (RM) Capacity 1.5 mm2
Wiring length / Torque 7 mm / 0.25 Nm
L, N, PE terminals Capacity 4 to 35 mm2 (stranded: 25 mm2 max.)
Wiring length / Torque 12 mm / 4 Nm
Operating temperature range - 40 / +80 °C
Enclosure: Protection index / Material IP20 / thermoplastic UL 94 V-0
Location category / Number of ports Internal / 1 port
Replacement module ASS4001T2 ASS8001T2 ASS4002T2 ASS8002T2 ASS4004T2 ASS8004T2
Weight (for 1 pole) 120 g 140 g 125 g 150 g 130 g 155 g
Installation rules and electrical safety: NF C 15-100, IEC 60364 or the national equivalent electrical standard.
1
2+0, 3+0 ou 4+0 ("C1" type): protection L-PE et N-PE (connexion of type 1). 3+1 ou 1+1 ("C2" type): protection L-N et N-PE (connexion of type 2). L: line. N: neutral. PE: earth.
2
MOV: varistor. GDT: encapsulated sparkgap. 3 EN 61643-11: product tested with its associated overcurrent protection (IEC 61643-1/1998: without).
4
max. calibre of fuses upstream the SPD (circuit breaker: 50 A). 5 TT systems: RCD compulsory upstream "C1" type SPD’s.

Installation principle (general case) Internal diagrams and dimensions (mm)


(A) (B) (C) (D) Side view

F1, F2: fuses or circuit breaker.


SPD: surge protective device
TT systems: RCD
Compulsory upstream a "C1" type SPD
MEB: main earth bar
5a or 5b: 4 mm2 min. With lightning conductor:
10 mm2 min. (IEC 60364: 16 mm2 min.)
E (M): equipments (masses)

F2 compulsory if F1 > max. calibre. 4 Protection of neutral (RM) 11-12: normal / 11-14: fault (max. 250 Vac / 0.5 A or 125 Vdc / 1 A)
compulsory. Earth: 5a or 5b link. Total length d1+d2+d3 as V: red indicator at end of life (red = fault)

68 short as possible (< 50 cm recommended)


Overvoltage products
Electric Networks
Class II modular surge protective devices - T2-C2D range

40 kA pre-assembled plug-in protections - TT and TNS systems


120/208 V and 230/400 V networks - Level I, II and III applications
Standards: EN 61643-11 (NF C 61-740, VDE 0675,
IEC 61643-1 /2002), UL 1449 ed. 2, ANSI C62.41,
EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5
Description
These devices with a type 2 connexion or "C2" (varistor + sparkgap)1 are recommended for
TT and TNS systems. Plugable and pre-assembled in 2 and 4 poles with a single terminal for
remote monitoring (RM), their installation is straightforward and maintenance of the networks
can be made in total security (isolation tests, …).
Standard applications: Main boards of main and secondary buildings (sites with a low risk
level). Distributions boards: second protection level (sites protected against direct lightning or
with a high risk level). Protection of sensitive equipments (autocom, alarm or fire centres,
private flats, …)
Mounting on symmetrical DIN rail foot (EN 50022).
Ordering code Three phase + N - ASS4211D2 - ASS4212D2
Single phase ASS4211G2 ASS4201E2 ASS4212G2 ASS4202E2
Nominal voltage Un 120 V 120 V 230 V 230 V
Neutral earthing systems TT, TNS TT,TNS TT, TNS TT, TNS
Protection modes1 / Diagram type - 3+1 / C - 3+1 / C
1+1 / A 1+1 / B 1+1 / A 1+1 / B
Technology2 MOV+GDT MOV+GDT
Max. operating voltage Uc (L-N/N-PE) 175 / 255 V 335 / 255 V
TOV withstand characteristics Ut > 208 V > 416 V
Discharge current (L-N/N-PE) In 10/20 kA 20/20 kA 10/20 kA 20/20 kA
IEC 61643-113 Imax 20/40 kA 40/40 kA 20/40 kA 40/40 kA
Protection level Up at In 0.9/1.2 kV 0.95/1.2 kV 1.5/1.2 kV 1.65/1.2 kV
(L-N/N-PE) Up at In = 5/15 kA 0.7 kV/1.2 (5 kA) 0.85/1.2 kV (15 kA) 1.15/1.2 kV (5 kA) 1.5/1.2 kV (15 kA)
Residual overvoltage (L-N/N-PE) Ures to 3 kA 0.58/0.15 kV 0.55/0.15 kV 1/0.15 kV 1/0.15 kV
Response time (L-N/N-PE) < 25/100 ns
Residual current / Follow current L-N: < 1 mA / - (N-PE: - / 100 A)
Thermal disconnection and end of life indicator L-N: yes (N-PE: - )
Associated overcurrent protection4 63 A gG 125 A gG 63 A gG 125 A gG
Short circuit withstand 10 kA 25 kA 10 kA 25 kA
Residual Current Device (RCD)5 Selective or delayed - 5 kA min. (8/20) (IEC 60364: 3 kA)
Remote monitoring (RM) Capacity 1.5 mm2 1.5 mm2 1.5 mm2 1.5 mm2
Wiring length / Torque 7 mm / 0.25 Nm 7 mm / 0.25 Nm 7 mm / 0.25 Nm 7 mm / 0.25 Nm
(single phase: no RM) (single phase: no RM)
1.5 to 4/6 mm2 4 to 25/35 mm2 1.5 to 4/6 mm2 4 to 25/35 mm2
L, N, PE terminals Capacity (stranded/rigid)
(PE: 4 to 25/35) (PE: 4 to 25/35)
Wiring length / Torque 9.5 mm / 2.5 Nm 9.5 mm / 2.5 Nm
(PE: 12 / 4) 12 mm / 4 Nm (PE: 12 / 4) 12 mm / 4 Nm

Operating temperature range - 40 / +80 °C


Enclosure: Protection index / Material IP20 / thermoplastic UL 94 V-0
Location category / Number of ports Internal / 1 port
Replacement module ASS4001G1 L-N: ASS4001T2 ASS4002G2 L-N: ASS4002T2
N-PE: ASS4002N2 N-PE: ASS4002N2
Weight (three phase) 125 g 225 g (445 g) 130 g 230 g (460 g)
Installation rules and electrical safety: NF C 15-100, IEC 60364 or the national equivalent electrical standard.
1
2+0, 3+0 ou 4+0 ("C1" type): protection L-PE et N-PE (connexion of type 1). 3+1 ou 1+1 ("C2" type): protection L-N et N-PE (connexion of type 2). L: line. N: neutral. PE: earth.
2
MOV: varistor. GDT: encapsulated sparkgap. 3 EN 61643-11: product tested with its associated overcurrent protection (IEC 61643-1/1998: without).
4
max. calibre of fuses upstream the SPD (circuit breaker: 20 A and 50 A resp.). 5 TT systems: RCD compulsory upstream "C1" type SPD’s.

Installation principle (general case) Internal diagrams and dimensions (mm)


(A) (B) (C) Side view
F1, F2: fuses or circuit breaker.
SPD: surge protective device
TT systems: RCD
Compulsory upstream a "C1" type SPD
MEB: main earth bar
5a or 5b: 4 mm2 min. With lightning conductor:
10 mm2 min. (IEC 60364: 16 mm2 min.)
E (M): equipments (masses)

F2 compulsory if F1 > max. calibre. 4 Protection of neutral (RM) 11-12: normal / 11-14: fault (max. 250 Vac / 0.5 A or 125 Vdc / 1 A)
compulsory. Earth: 5a or 5b link. Total length d1+d2+d3 as V: red indicator at end of life (red = fault)
short as possible (< 50 cm recommended) 69
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Class II and III modular surge protective devices - T2-M range

40 kA and 10 kA monoblock protections


120/208 V and 230/400 V networks - Level II and III applications
Standards: EN 61643-11 (NF C 61-740, VDE 0675, IEC 61643-1 /2002),
UL 1449 ed. 2, ANSI C62.41, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5
Description
These devices are recommended for second and third protection stages of energy networks with TT
and TNS earthing systems (ASS1108A2: any earthing system).
Standard applications with 40 kA protections: Main boards of secondary buildings (sites with a low
risk level and not protected against direct lightning). Distribution boards: second protection level
(sites protected with a low risk level).
Standard applications with 10 kA protections: Third protection level of very sensitive equipments
(sites with a high risk level and/or protected against direct lightning). Distribution boards: second
protection level (sites with a low risk level and not protected against direct lightning).
Mounting on symmetrical DIN rail foot (EN 50022).
Ordering code Three phase + N ASS1103D2 - ASS1104D2 - ASS1108A2
Single phase ASS1101E2 ASS4101C2 ASS1102E2 ASS4102C2 -
Nominal voltage Un 120 V 120 V 230 V 230 V 400 V
Neutral earthing systems TT, TNS TT, TNS TT, TNS TT, TNS TT, TNS, IT+N

3+1 / A - 3+1 / A - 4+0 / D


Protection modes1 / Diagram type
1+1 / B 2+0 / C 1+1 / B 2+0 / C -
Technology2 MOV+GDT MOV MOV+GDT MOV MOV
Max. operating voltage Uc (L-N/N-PE) 175 / 255 V 175 V 335 / 255 V 335 V 440 V
TOV withstand characteristics Ut > 208 V > 208 V > 416 V > 416 V Uc
Discharge current (L-N/N-PE) In 5/20 kA 20 kA 5/20 kA 20 kA 5 kA
IEC 61643-113 Imax 10/40 kA 40 kA 10/40 kA 40 kA 10 kA
Protection level Up at In 0.85/1.2 kV 0.95 kV 1.4/1.2 kV 1.65 kV 2 kV
(L-N/N-PE) Up at In = 15 kA - 0.85 kV - 1.5 kV -

Class III Tests (L-N/L-PE, N-PE) Up 0.85/1.2 kV 1.4/1.5 kV - - / 2 kV


-
(L-N, L-PE/N-PE, L+N-PE) Uoc 10/20 kV 10/20 kV 10/20 kV
Residual overvoltage (L-N/N-PE) Ures to 3 kA 0.67/0.15 kV 0.55 kV 1/0.15 kV 1 kV 1.7 kV
Response time (L-N/N-PE) < 25/100 ns < 25 ns < 25/100 ns < 25 ns < 25 ns
< 1 mA / - < 1 mA / - < 1 mA / -
Residual current / Follow current < 1 mA / - < 1 mA / -
(N-PE: - / 100 A) (N-PE: - / 100 A)
Thermal disconnection and end of life indicator yes (N-PE: - ) yes yes (N-PE: - )
yes yes
Associated overcurrent protection4 40 A gG 125 A gG 40 A gG125 A gG 40 A gG
Short circuit withstand 10 kA 25 kA 10 kA 25 kA 10 kA
Residual Current Device (RCD)5 Selective or delayed - 5 kA min. (8/20) (IEC 60364: 3 kA)
Remote monitoring (RM) Capacity
-
Wiring length / Torque
L, N, PE terminals Capacity 4 to 35 mm2 (stranded: 25 mm2 max.)
Wiring length / Torque 14 mm / 4 Nm
Operating temperature range - 40 / +80 °C
Enclosure: Protection index / Material IP20 / thermoplastic UL 94 V-0
Location category / Number of ports Internal / 1 port
Weight (single phase) 210 g (400 g) 230 g 215 g (420 g) 240 g 430 g

Installation rules and electrical safety: NF C 15-100, IEC 60364 or the national equivalent electrical standard.
1
2+0, 3+0 ou 4+0 ("C1" type): protection L-PE et N-PE (connexion of type 1). 3+1 ou 1+1 ("C2" type): protection L-N et N-PE (connexion of type 2). L: line. N: neutral. PE: earth.
2
MOV: varistor. GDT: encapsulated sparkgap. 3 EN 61643-11: product tested with its associated overcurrent protection (IEC 61643-1/1998: without).
4
max. calibre of fuses upstream the SPD (circuit breaker: 16 A and 50 A resp.). 5 TT systems: RCD compulsory upstream "C1" type SPD’s.

Installation principle (general case) Association Internal diagrams and dimensions (mm)
F1, F2: fuses or circuit breaker.
of SPD’s (A) (B) (C) (D) Side view
SPD: surge protective device
TT systems: RCD
Compulsory upstream a "C1" type SPD
MEB: main earth bar
5a or 5b: 4 mm2 min. With lightning conductor:
10 mm2 min. (IEC 60364: 16 mm2 min.)
E (M): equipments (masses)

F2 compulsory if F1 > max. calibre. 4 Protection of neutral V: end of life visual indicator (red = fault)
compulsory. Earth: 5a or 5b link. Total length d1+d2+d3 as
short as possible (< 50 cm recommended)
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Transient overvoltages

VE range
Modular cabinets - 120/208 V and 230/400 V networks
Protection from 10 to 120 kA (8/20) and 10 to 50 kA (10/350)
En 61643-11, IEC 61643-1, IEC 60364 and NFC 15-100 standards
Description
These cabinets are designed for Main Boards (MB) and Distribution Boards (DB)
overvoltages protection and may be installed in either outdoor or indoor locations
including isolated sites.

The concept developed here grants these products a great flexibility and enables to use
them
- for any industrial or home installation
- for any neutral earthing system and any protection mode

this, whatever
- the exposition level to lightning risk of the site (overvoltages withstand)
- the sensibility to the equipment to protect (level of protection, primary and secondary
protections)

In addition to overvoltage protections (SPD), these cabinets may be equipped1


- with a backup overcurrent protection (fuses or circuit breakers)2 Modular cabinets adapted
- with auxiliary dry contacts to ensure information feedback2: defaults signalling in case
of overloads making the SPD ending its life of further melting of the backup fuses or
to your needs
the backup circuit breaker’s opening

1: Surge protective device 2: Overcurrent protection


Protection against Protection against
transient overvoltages short circuit currents

The need
Protection against
transient overvoltages
integrated in a cabinet

3: Cabinet 4: Auxiliary dry contact


Protection against direct
Information feedback
contacts and external conditions

Choose the cabinet’s components according


to your needs, we assemble them
To order, choose
1 The surge protective device Code ASS…
2 The overcurrent protection Code ASS…
3 The cabinet Code ASN… or ASM…
4 The auxiliary dry contact Code ASS…

1
Devices for symmetrical DIN rail mounting 35 mm (EN 50022 standard) such as surge protective devices, modular circuit breakers,
fuses, power terminal blocks…
2
Highly recommended for the protection of mains inputs, building entrance and industrial sites highly exposed to lightning risk or
industrial risks.

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Main power supplies
Transient overvoltages

Modular cabinets - VE range - 120/208 V and 230/400 V~ networks


Surge protective devices guideline (1)
The installation of the surge protective devices should be done in compliance with the electrical safety rules of the electrical standards
NF C 15-100, IEC 60364 or all equivalent electrical standard in the country. As for all electrical equipments, their installation should be done
according to the electrical safety rules, for the protection of the persons and equipments, against the risks of faults of the network and the
directs or indirect contacts, coordination and of selectivity of the protection devices for the protection against the heating and fires risks, types
of protection devices specified in the technical sheets of the SPD ‘s.

According to the risk assessment


Risk assessment Level of risk WITH lightning conductor1
(methodology: refer also the practical guide) Very high (R1) High (R2) Medium (R3) Low (R4)
HVLV downstream protection2 - T1-25 - T1-25 - -
Main Board T1-25 T1-12.5 T1-12.5 T1-12.5 T1-12.5 T1-12.5
Divisionary board T2-60 T2-60 T2-40 T2-40 T2-40 T2-40
Equipments at more than 30 m3 T2-40 T2-40 T2-10 T2-10 4 T2-10 4 T2-10 4
Secondary buildings
(main boards) T1-12.5 T1-12.5 T1-12.5 T1-12.5 T1-12.5 T1-12.5

Risk assessment Level of risk WITHOUT lightning conductor


(methodology: refer also the practical guide) Very high (R1) High (R2) Medium (R3) Low (R4)
2
HVLV downstream protection - T1-12.5 - T1-12.5 - -
Main Board T1-12.5 T2-60 T2-60 T2-40 T2-40 T2-10
Divisionary board T2-60 T2-40 T2-40 T2-10 T2-10 4 T2-10 4
3
Equipments at more than 30 m T2-40 T2-10 T2-10 4 T2-10 4
T2-10 4
T2-10 4
Secondary buildings
(main boards) T2-60 T2-40 T2-40 T2-10 T2-10 T2-10 4

According to the protection mode


Mode 5 Type of connection 5 Protected conductors
3 (1) surge arrestors in between line and neutral (differential mode)
"3+1" ("1+1") "C1"
1 spark gap in between neutral and earth (common mode)
"3+0" "C2" 3 surge arrestors in between line and earth (common mode)
"4+0" ("2+0") "C2" 4 (2) surge arrestors in between active cables (live and neutral) and the earth (common mode)

According to the risk assessment


Protections recommended for three phases networks 230/400 V WITH lightning conductors
Range T1-25 T1-12.5 T2-60 T2-40 T2-10
(Iimp = 25 kA) (Iimp = 12.5 kA) (Imax = 60 kA) (Imax = 40 kA) (Imax = 10 kA)
TT system ASS3114A1 ASS1114D1 ASS8212A2 ASS4212D2 ASS1104D2
TNS system ASS3114A1 ASS1112C1, x2 ASS8212A2 ASS4212A2 ASS1104D2
ASS1112C1,
TNC system ASS3312T1, x3 ASS8212B2 ASS4212B2 -
x1ASS1112L1, x1
IT system ASS1106C1, ASS8214B2 ASS4214B2 -
ASS1106C1, x3 x1ASS1106L1, x1
IT+N system ASS1118A1, x2 ASS1118A1 ASS8214A2 ASS4214A2 ASS1108A2

TT system: Recommendations for the electrical safety


A protection type "C1" ("4+0" or "2+0") will be obligatorily installed downstream from the differential circuit breaker (RCD) of the
board in which is integrated in order to ensure the protection against the indirect contacts (currents of defects). A protection type "C2"
("3+1" or "1+1") will be installed as well upstream as downstream from the differential circuit breaker of the board.
1
Independently of the risk assessment, a protection type 1 with limp = 12.5 kA min. (class I of tests, EN 61643-11) is compulsory at the
input of a protected building, (or belonging to a protected site) against the direct impact of the lightning (lightning conductor…).
2
Protections recommended for important industrial sites and sensitive sites.
3
Protections recommended when the equipment to protect are distant more than 30 m from the upstream protection
(effects of lines which can provoke overvoltages superior to the residual tension of the surge protective device).
4
Optional. Protections recommended if the continuity of service is required or in presence of sensitive equipment.
5
2+0, 3+0, or 4+0 (type "C1"): protection L-PE and N-PE (connection of type 1) 3+1 or 1+1 (type "C2"): protection L-N and N-PE
(connection type 2).
L: line N: neutral PE: earth.

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Modular cabinets - VE range - 120/208 V and 230/400 V networks


Backup overcurrent protection guideline (2)
Note: the backup overcurrent protection will be selected according to the installation requirements and coordinated with the
upstream overcurrent protection (refer also recommendations following page).

230 / 400 V backup circuit breakers (50/60 Hz) - C class


Rated load current (gauge) 16 A 25 A 50 A 63 A
Interrupting power 15 kA 15 kA 15 kA 15 kA
230 V Single phase ASS1615DD ASS2515DD ASS5015DD ASS6315DD
230 / 400 V three phase without neutral 1 ASS1615DT ASS2515DT ASS5015DT ASS6315DT
230/400 V three phase with neutral 2 ASS1615DQ ASS2515DQ ASS5015DQ ASS6315DQ
T2-C2D/17 mm, T2-C1D/40 kA, T1-12.5,
Recommended with the ranges T2-M/10 kA T2-C2D, T2-M/40 kA T2-C1D/60 kA T1-25

1
TNC and IT systems without neutral (networks with only 3 conductors). 2 TT, TNS and IT systems with neutral (networks with 4 conductors).

Fuses gG type- 120/208 V and 230 / 400 V (50/60 Hz) - dimensions Ø 22 x 58 mm


Rated load current (gauge) 32 A 40 A 80 A 125 A
Interrupting power 100 kA 100 kA 100 kA 100 kA
Standard fuses ASS4032FU ASS4040FU ASS4080FU ASS4125FU
Fuses for remote monitoring purposes ASS5032FU ASS5040FU ASS5080FU ASS5125FU
Recommended with the ranges T2-M/10 kA T2-C2D/17 mm T2-C1D/40 kA, T1-25, T1-12.5,
T2-C2D, T2-M/40 kA T2-C1D/60 kA

Cabinets guideline (3)

General characteristics
Cabinet type Metallic (iron) Polyester (PVC) Next page
Enclosure’s protection index IP55 - IK09 IP55
Cable glands Mounted Without ⇒ Standard applications
Door Glass (Altuglass) Transparent (smoked) for the protection of
Protection’s type (safety) Key secured Double protection Mains inputs and
Operating temperature range - 20 °C / + 50 °C - 20 °C / + 50 °C Divisionary Boards
Wall mounting Fixing brackets M6 screw

Codes and specific characteristic of the cabinets to equip


Polyester enclosures ASN9100VE ASN9200VE ASN9300VE 1 ASN9400VE 1
Types of networks and nominal Voltage Un 230 V single phase and 230 / 400 V three phase
Overvoltage protection modes Any type Any type "3L" mode "3 +1" and "3L+N" modes
Recommended earthing systems Any type Any type TNC and IT without N TT, TNS and IT with N
Backup overcurrent protection (type) no possible (circuit breakers) Possible (fuses) Possible (fuses)
Auxiliary terminals OF associated to SPD Possible Possible Possible Possible
to SPD and circuit breakers no Possible no no
to SPD and fuses no no Possible Possible
Terminal max. capacity network / earth 50 mm2 /50 mm2 35 mm2 / 50 mm2 35 mm2 / 50 mm2 35 mm2 / 50 mm2
Auxiliary dry contatcs 1.5 mm2 1.5 mm2 1.5 mm2 1.5 mm2
Cable glands (metallic enclosures only) PG13 PG13 PG13 PG13
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D) 25 x 22 x 15 cm 40 x 30 x 17 cm 40 x 30 x 17 cm 40 x 30 x 17 cm
Metallic enclosures ASM9100VE ASM9200VE ASM9300VE 1 ASM9400VE 1
1
Fuses holders (fuses Ø 22 x 58 mm) directly integrated in the cabinets.

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Transient overvoltages

VE range
Modular cabinets - 120/208 V and 230/400 V networks

Protection of Mains inputs


Recommendations: Protection against overvoltages associated to fuses with high flow capacity for installations with short circuit
currents Icc larger than 5 kA1.
• Protection of HVLV transformers on the low voltage side (Pa ≥ 150 kVA for three phase networks)2
• Protection of Main Boards (MB)
• Protection of Distribution Boards with short circuit currents Icc larger than 5 kA.

Ranges T2-C2D/17 mm, T2-C1D/40 kA, T1-12.5,


T1-25
T2-M/10 kA T2-C2D, T2-M/40 kA T2-C1D/60 kA
TT, TNS, IT+N Systems
Fuses (gG type) ASS4032FU (32 A), x4 ASS4040FU (40 A), x4 ASS4080FU (80 A), x4 ASS4125FU (125 A), x4
Fuses for remote monitoring (gG type)3 - - ASS5080FU (80 A), x4 ASS5125FU (125 A), x4
Auxiliary dry contacts OF associated ASS9400CA
Associated cabinets ASN9400VE or ASM9400VE
TNC, IT systems
Fuses (gG type) ASS4032FU (32 A), x3 ASS4040FU (40 A), x3 ASS4080FU (80 A), x3 ASS4125FU (125 A), x3
Fuses for remote monitoring (gG type)3 - - ASS5080FU (80 A), x3 ASS5125FU (125 A), x3
Auxiliary dry contacts OF associated ASS9300CA
Associated cabinets ASN9300VE or ASM9300VE
1
Icc: larger short circuit current (fault current) than can be delivered by the transformer at the installation location of the cabinet.
2
Pa: Power of the transformer. 3 Fuses show all fusion of the fuses.

Protection of lines and Distribution boards (DB)


Recommendations: Protections against overvoltages associated to the circuit breakers (C class) for installations with short circuit
currents Icc lower than 5 kA1.
• Protection of distribution boards (DB)
• Small HVLV transformers on the low voltage side (Pa ≤ 150 kVA for three phase networks)2
• Main Boards (MB) with short circuit currents Icc lower than 5 KA.
T2-C2D/17 mm, T2-C1D/40 kA, T1-12.5,
Ranges T1-25
T2-M/10 kA T2-C2D, T2-M/40 kA T2-C1D/60 kA
TT, TNS, IT+N systems (4 poles)
Protection circuit breaker (C class) ASS1615DQ (16 A) ASS2515DQ (25 A) ASS5015DQ (50 A) ASS6315DQ (63 A)

TNC, IT systems
Protection circuit breaker (C class) ASS1615DT (16 A) ASS2515DT (25 A) ASS5015DT (50 A) ASS6315DT (63 A)

TT, TNS, IT+N systems (2 poles)


Protection circuit breaker (C class) ASS1615DD (16 A) ASS2515DD (25 A) ASS5015DD (50 A) ASS6315DD (63 A)
Auxiliary dry contact OF associated ASS9200CA
Associated cabinets ASN9200VE or ASM9200VE

Services (4)
Remote monitoring
T2-C2D/17 mm, T2-C1D/40 kA, T1-12.5,
Ranges T1-25
T2-M/10 kA T2-C2D, T2-M/40 kA T2-C1D/60 kA
Auxiliary dry contacts for remote monitoring Optional Recommended Recommended Highly recommended

Type of auxiliary dry contacts Code


Associated to the SPD ASS9100CA
Associated to the SPD and to a circuit breaker (for any earthing system) ASS9200CA
Associated to the SPD and to fuses for TNC and IT without N earthing systems ASS9300CA
Associated to the SPD and to fuses for TT, TNS and IT+N ASS9400CA

Other services
Other services possible upon request.

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Overvoltage products
Main power supplies
Transient overvoltages

VE range
Modular cabinets - 120/208 V and 230/400 V networks
Protection of an industrial site with a very high lightning risk level
Example of a site with TNC-S earthing system. Protection of the main security building is T1-12.5 type (building protected with a
lightning conductor). Protections integrated on DIN rails within the distribution boards are not discussed.

HVLV High Voltage / Low Voltage transformer


DB1 bg.1 F
MB Main Board (TNS) Equip.
DB Distribution Board
F Backup fuses or circuit breaker
P SPD (surge arrestor) C
PE
MB bg.1 F
(TNC) DB1 bg.1

DB2 bg.1
HVLV (TNC)
transformer F DB bg.2 F
DB bg.2
(TNS)

A B Equip.
PEN Equip.
(PE) PEN (PE)
D E
PE
Transformer earthing
system Foundation earth electrode

Protections A and B Protection C Protection D


L1 L2 L3 PEN L1 L2 L3 N PE L1 L2 L3 N PE
P G13 PG1 3 P G13 P G13 PG1 3 PG1 3 PG13 PG13 PG1 3 PG13 PG1 3 PG13 PG1 3 PG13

TNC TNS TNS


"3L" "3+1" "3+1"

fuses circuit breaker circuit breaker


with dry with dry with dry
contacts contacts contacts
F US FU S FU S

prewired prewired
auxiliary auxiliary
prewired dry contact dry contact
auxiliary TRI

dry contact P ro te ct io n Pr o te c ti o n P ro te ct io n Pr o te c ti o n

11 14 11 14

P ro te c ti o n Pro te ct i o n P ro te c ti o n

11 14

to remote to remote to remote


monitoring monitoring monitoring

MB Bg.1 DB1 Bg.1 DB Bg.2 Bg.2


Protection HVLV transformer production, stocks, … offices, computer rooms security building alarm & control system
A protection B protection C protection D protection E protection
Protection type
T1-25 / TNC system T1-12.5 / TNC system T2-C1D / TNS system T1-12.5 / TNS system T2-M / TNS system
Network type 230 / 400 V three phase 230 / 400 V three phase 230 / 400 V three phase 230 / 400 V three phase 230 V single phase
ASS1112C1 (x1)
SPD ASS3312T1 (x3) ASS8212A2 ASS1112C1 (x2) ASS4102C2
ASS1112L1 (x1)
Backup protection ASS5125FU (x3) ASS5125FU (x3) ASS5015DQ ASS5015DQ ASS2515DD
Cabinet ASM9300VE ASM9300VE ASN9200VE ASM9200VE ASN9200VE
Dry contacts ASS9300CA ASS9300CA ASS9200CA ASS9200CA ASS9200CA

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Overvoltage products
Main power supplies
Transient overvoltages

VE range
Modular cabinets - 230/400 V~ networks
Protection of an industrial site with a very high lightning risk level
Example based on the same site with an IT+N earthing system (refer to previous diagram).
HVLV Main Board (Bg.1)1 DB1 Building 1 DB Building 2 Building 22
Protection transformer production, stocks, … offices, computer rooms Security building Alarm & control system
F protection G protection G protection G protection
Protection type None T1-25 / IT+N system T2-C1D / IT+N system T1-12.5 / IT+N system T2-M / IT+N system
Network type 230 / 400 V three phase 230 / 400 V three phase 230 / 400 V three phase 230 V single phase
SPD ASS3314T1 (x4) ASS8214A2 ASS1118A1 ASS4204T2 (x2)
Backup protection ASS5125FU (x4) ASS5015DQ ASS5015DQ ASS2515DD
Cabinet ASM9400VE ASN9200VE ASM9200VE ASN9200VE
Dry contacts ASS9400CA ASS9200CA ASS9200CA ASS9200CA
1
The HVLV transformer protection being not implemented, the MB protection is reinforced with a SPD type 1 with Iimp = 25 kA.
2
Single phase protection similar to G protection (with 2 poles protection).

Protections F Protection G Protection H


L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3 N
PG 13 PG 13 PG 13 PG 1 3 PG 13 PG 13 PG 13 PG 13 PG 13 PG 13 PG 13 PG 13

IT+N IT+N TT
"3L+N" "3L+N" "3+1"
fuses circuit breaker fuses
with dry with dry with dry
contacts contacts contacts

FUS FUS FUS FUS FUS FUS FUS FUS

prewired
auxiliary
prewired dry contact prewired
auxiliary auxiliary
dry contact Pr otec tion P rotec tion Pr otec tion Pr otec tion
dry contact
11 14

Pr otec tion Pr otec tion Prot ec tion Pr otec tion P rot ec tio n Pr otec tion P rotec t io n Pr otec tion P rotec t io n Pr otec tion P rotec t io n Pr otec tion

11 14 11 14

to remote to remote to remote


monitoring monitoring monitoring

Protection of a university campus with a high lightning risk level


The site is composed of: the technical building housing the Main Board and the boiler room (building 1) - the main building (building 2)
housing the reception, classrooms, offices and a computer room - one restaurant (building 3), the students lodge (building 4) and the
security lodge (building 5). The overall site is distributed along with a TT earthing system and it is protected against direct lightning with
lighting rods. Protections are implemented in key secured cabinets while the HVLV transformer is not implemented.

Main Board (Bg.1) DB1 Building 2 DB Building 3 DB Building 4 DB Building 5


Protection
technical premises offices, computer room, … restaurant Students lodge Security lodge
H protection H protection H1 protection C2 protection H3 protection
Protection type
T2-C1D / TT system T2-C2D / TT system T2-C2D / TT system T2-C2D / TT system T2-C2D / TT system
Network type 230 / 400 V three phase 230 / 400 V three phase 230 / 400 V three phase 230 / 400 V three phase 230 V single phase
SPD ASS8212A2 ASS4212D2 ASS4212D2 ASS4212D2 ASS4202E2
Backup protection ASS5125FU (x4) ASS5080FU (x4) ASS2515DQ ASS2515DQ ASS2515DD
Cabinet ASM9400VE ASM9400VE ASM9200VE ASM9200VE ASM9200VE
Dry contacts ASS9400CA ASS9400CA ASS9200CA ASS9200CA ASS9200CA
1
Protection H with a 25 A circuit breaker.
2
Similar to protection C (see previous page) with a 25 A circuit breaker and without the PE (PE not distributed for
TT systems).
3
Single phase protection (2 poles protection) similar to protection H with a 25 A circuit breaker.
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Overvoltage products
Electric networks
Plug in conditioners type 3 SPD - PP and RP ranges

10 kA and 15 kA plug in conditioners - TT or TNS systems


230/400 V networks 16 A - Level III applications
Standards: NF C 61-740
Description
These protections are designed for protecting sensitive equipments as well
professional as domestic (computers, telephone, fax, TV, video tape recorder,
video, Hi fi, radio, alarm, deep-freeze, heating regulation, …). It is characterised
by a low residual overvoltage and a very fast response which make them very
efficient for protecting sensitive electric and electronic equipment against lightning
induced surges and AC power interference.
These protections are directly connected to 16 A - 230 V sockets and as
close as possible to the equipment to protect. Any definitive failure makes the
visualisation control system (LED based) turn off while the equipment and the
overall installation can still be used, the default line being automatically
disconnected by the internal disconnection system.
Products equipped with the children protection and against fault currents.

Ordering code ASS6228RP ASS6922RP ASS6231RP ASS6232RP ASS6233RP ASS6234RP


Nominal voltage Un 230 V
Protection modes1 / Technology 2 L-N, L-PE and N-PE / MOV + GDT
Maximum permanent operating voltage Uc 280 V
Discharge current In 6 kA
Imax 10 kA
Protection level Up 1.2 kV
Number of protected sockets terminal 4 4 4 1 1 3
Additional functions supplied - Circuit breaker Filter EMI/RFI Computer Phone, fax Voltage
40 dB 2 MHz Protection Protection Controller
Main switch with light indicator yes no yes no no yes
Dimensions 435x75x45 mm 435x75x45 mm 435x75x45 mm 285x75x45 mm 285x75x45 mm 435x75x45 mm
Weight 700 g 800 g 800 g 500 g 600 g 800 g

Ordering code ASS6240PP ASS6241PP ASS6242PP ASS6243PP ASS6244PP


Nominal voltage Un 230 V
Protection modes1 / Technology2 L-N, L-PE and N-PE / MOV + GDT
Maximum permanent operating voltage Uc 250 V
Discharge current In 6 kA 10 kA 10 kA 10 kA 10 kA
Imax 10 kA 15 kA 15 kA 15 kA 15 kA
Protection level Up 1 kV
Filter EMI/RFI Protection TV Satellite protection Tel./fax protection
Number of protected socket terminal -
40 dB 2 MHz + filter EMI/RFI + filter EMI/RFI + filter EMI/RFI
Discharge current max. - - 10 kA 10 kA 10 kA
Cut off voltage - - 200 V 200 V 180 V
Max. frecuency / Attenuation - - 1 GHz / 1 dB 1 GHz / 1 dB -
Dimensions 150 x 85 x 60 mm 150 x 85 x 60 mm 150 x 85 x 60 mm 150 x 85 x 60 mm 150 x 85 x 60 mm
Weight 140 g 190 g 210 g 210 g 140 g

Response time < 25 ns


Residual current / Issue current < 1 mA / without
Thermal disconnection / end of life indicator Yes / LED green off: fault
Max. capacity / Protection device3 3520 VA / 16 A
Short circuit withstand 5 kA
Differential circuit breaker (RCD)4 Selective or delayed - 5 kA min. (8/20) (IEC 60364: 3 kA)
Operating temperature range - 20 / +40 °C
Material Polyester thermoplastic UL 94 V-0

Installation rules and electrical safety: NF C 15-100, IEC 60364 or the electrical national standard equivalent.
1
L: line. N: neutral. PE: earth. 2 MOV: varistors. GDT: encapsulated sparkgaps.
3
Max. gauge of the device upstream the SPD. 4 RCD compulsory upstream the SPD.

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Overvoltage products
Strategic networks
Surge suppressers (Up ≤ 100 V)

40 kA protection - 230/400 V~
Comply with EN 60950 standard

Description
Strategic installations need specific protections with very high performances able
to simultaneous absorb very high energies with voltages ranging up to
thousands of volts and to let go through towards the equipment to protect
very low residual overvoltages (< 100 V).
The surge suppresser combines both functions together with continuous servicing
of the installation even after discharges with very high energies such as direct
lightning discharges. The product is dedicated for protecting equipment such as:
- telecommunications and radio-communications centres, Hertzian relays, …
- Main distribution cabinets of automotive systems, computer centres, …)
- very sensitive isolated systems…

The operating principle of the product is based on cascade association of 3 subsystems with different protecting modes, each of them
being especially relevant and conferring to the surge suppresser a maximum reliability and improved performances relatively to
standard protective devices:
- a primary protection level based on the parallel association of high energy varistors which absorb most of the energy of the
discharge, the energy being transferred to the earthing system. This 1st level of protection is redundant (double protection
conferring a maximum reliability to the surge suppresser) and each active conductor is protected by varistors mounted in between
the active conductors and the earth (common protection mode).
- A 1/1 screening transformer as the secondary protection stage especially designed for suppressing surge overvoltages
(transients) transferred down through the varistor’s stages.
- a capacitive stage (third protection stage) absorbing the residual energy and spikes transmitted at the output of the
screening transformer.
The surge suppresser is installed in series with the power line of the installation to protect. Circuit breakers protect the input and the
output of the suppresser itself (protection of the transformer mainly) and the overall installation located downstream, these circuit
breakers being especially calibrated and adapted to each particular application (single or three phase power network, differential
current device at the output for TT or TN-S systems, …).
Normal operation of the product with no load and up to its maximum capacity shows very little in line energy losses and
almost no current/voltage phase shift (cos j ª 0.95). The power of the product will be defined according to the needs of the
installation to protect, starting currents possible future extensions of the installation.

Type of network Single phase 230 V Three phase 230/400 V


Power (kVA) 4/5 6/8 5/15/30 50/100
Nominal discharge current In
20 kA, 15 times, 8/20 µs wave
EN 61641-11, IEC 61643-1
Maximum discharge current
40 kA, 8/20 µs wave
EN 61641-11, IEC 61643-1
Protection level Up
(residual overvoltage at In) P

Integrated automatic disconnection yes


Dimensions (mm) Height 600 820 1400 or 1700 1900
Width 600 600 700 900
Depth 350 350 400 700
Request our services for changes of specifications, items or other inquiries (products designed according to the needs, dimensions, …).

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Overvoltage products
Strategic networks
Surge suppressers (Up ≤ 100 V)

40 kA protection - 230/400 V~

The surge suppresser will be installed in an open space room following the procedures detailed in the installation instructions
delivered with the product. Incoming and outgoing conductors (and any other cable) will be physically separated to avoid any
possible cross-coupling. Connection to the main earth will be done according to the rule of the shortest possible path. All earth cables
must be interconnected (IEC 60364).

Synopsis of the surge suppresser for TT earthing systems

ICB: input Screening Capacitive OCB: output


circuit breaker transformer stage circuit breaker
Mains
input
Equip.

With
RCD
Circuit Circuit Remote
breaker n°1 breaker n°2 control
system

ICB: 3 poles
OCB: 4 poles (with neutral conductor
disconnection)

Varistors’s Varistors’s
stage n°1 stage n°2 PE (earth)

Earthing system

Ordering code ASB3005 AB ASB3015 AB ASB3030 AB ASB3050 AB ASB3100 AB


Power 5 kVA 15 kVA 30 kVA 50 kVA 100 kVA
Input and output circuit breakers (Class D)1 10 A 40 A 63 A 100 A 200 A
Current 7A 22 A 43 A 72 A 145 A
Earthing systems Product adapted to the type of earthing systems upon request
40 kA (8/20 µs wave)
Upstream energy protection
Redundant protection in common mode
Intermediate protection stage Suppression of the residual overvoltages with a 1/1 screening transformer
Residual protection stage ("filtering") Residual energy transmitted through the transformer absorbed by capacitive stage
Response time < 25 ns
Integrated circuit breakers Varistors: 100 A gG/gL fuses / capacitors: 10 A gG fuses
Remote monitoring, auxiliary terminals Detection of the varistor’s end of life
Internal short circuit withstand 25 kA /50 Hz
Terminal capacity 16 to 35 mm2
Operating temperature range - 10 °C / + 45 °C in a open space room
Protection index IP20
Mounting Fixed rack (wheels under request)
Weight 170 kg 230 kg 350 kg 580 kg 700 kg
1
Inputs with a 3 poles circuit breaker and outputs with 3 or 4 poles (delta to star type screening transformer). Depending on the type of earthing
system, the downstream circuit breaker is integrated with a differential residual current device.

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Overvoltage products
Strategic networks
Transient overvoltages

Telecommunication 19" rack units


Protection of telecommunication base stations 230 V~
Single phase
The telecommunication protection units are designed for very
severe applications in highly exposed areas. They are equipped
with high performance protective devices characterised by a very
high energy flow capacity and a very low residual (or "let-
through") overvoltage what makes the units very effective for
protecting telecommunication units against lightning induced
discharges and AC power interference from the mains.

Standard configuration of the units combines all the functions


needed for the protection of a base station:

- protection of the mains with 6 outputs equipped with series


filters. This protection is redundant,
- protection of up to 42 telecommunication or data
transmission lines with different voltages adapted to the
foreseen application (6 to 170 V),
- protection of 2 coaxial lines with 50 Ω or 75 Ω impedance.

Protection of the mains is based on the use of high energy


varistors characterized by a very high flow capacity with an
optimum protection level (redundancy insured by a double
protection1). In the event of any definitive failure, continuous
servicing is maintained while the internal automatic
disconnection system isolates the defective device.
Telecommunication and data transmission lines are protected by
the association of surge arrestors and diodes insuring very fast
operation, high flow capacity and low let through overvoltages.
Based on standard 19" (42 steps) racks with adjustable depth,
The units are secured by an emergency stop. They are the dimensions of the units are 210 x 60 x 80 mm. A secured
equipped with on site control and survey systems-alarm, glass door permits direct access to the front control panel, the
light indicators for servicing and defect operation modes coaxial and auxiliary outputs, mains and telecommunication lines
and allow remote control monitoring. Thermal stabilisation of being all located at the back and accessible through the secured
the units is achieved with an air exhaust monitored by a thermal rear door. The unit’s structures and panels are made out of steel
sensor and filtered vents. The use of an auxiliary 24 V external colour RAL7030 and RAL7032. Self – blocking wheels facilitate
source is also made possible with a pre-cabled assembly. their use.

Main functions of the 19" - 42 units base stations1 Ordering code ASS 1001 to 1004 AP
Emergency stop
On line indicator
230 V~ single phase main power supply 40 kA (8/20 µs wave) redundant protection with plug-in modules
(IEC 60947, IEC 61643-1 EN 61643-11 standards) 6 protected lines equipped with series filters (40 Db at 2 MHz) and fuses
Continuous servicing + automatic disconnection of the defective device
Alarm + on site survey system with the possibility of remote control monitoring
48 V / 170 V Telecommunication lines
42 lines protected uo to 10 kA (wave 8/20 µs) with 2 pairs plug-in modules
(IEC 61643-21 standards and recommendations CCITT)
Coaxial lines
2 lines (50 Ω or 75 Ω) with 20 kA (8/20 µs wave), protection and N type connectors
(CECC 22000 and IEC 60-1 standards)
Auxiliary external power supply 6 outputs for 24 V applications with specific connections + on line indicator
Thermal stabilisation On line indicator + forced running mode
1
Specific modifications or any other functionality can be introduced upon request.

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Overvoltage products
Strategic networks
Transient overvoltages

Description
The units will be installed in an open space room according to the installation instructions supplied with the equipment.
Incoming and outgoing cables will be physically separated to avoid any possible cross-coupling. Connection to the main earth will be
done according to the rule of the shortest possible path. All earth cables must be interconnected (IEC 60364).

Synopsis of a unit’s power supply

Equip. 1
Emergency
stop
Filters
Mains Fuses
input
Equip. 5

Redundant
protection Control

Aux.

To remote Fans
control system
Control and forced
running mode

Earthing system PE (earth)

Main specifications of the protection for the mains: 230 V~ single phase main power supply
Max. discharge current (IEC 61643-1, EN 61643-11) 40 kA, 1 time, 8/20 µs1 wave
Protection level Up 1.5 kV at 15 kA (8/20 µs wave)
Integrated thermal disconnection Yes with on site mechanical indicator + dry contacts for remote control monitoring
Terminal capacity 10 mm2 max.
Operating temperature range - 10 °C / + 45 °C in a open space room
1
The protection is redundant (2 stages of protection mounted in parallel insuring a high efficiency), i.e, 80 kA effective flow capacity.
Main specifications of the protection for telecommunication lines with 48 V and 170 V nominal voltages2
Max. discharge current (IEC 61643-1, EN 61643-21) 10 kA, 2 times, 8/20 µs wave
Protection level Up (defined for the nominal current In) 70 V 300 V
Nominal voltage Un (max. permanent operating voltage Uc) 48 V (53 V max.) 170 V (190 V max.)
Impedance – max. running current impedance < 10 Ω - series protection, 200 mA max.
Terminal capacity 2.5 mm2 max.
2
Possibility of mixing protections with different nominal voltages.

Main specifications of the protections for 50 Ω coaxial lines3


Max. discharge current (IEC 60-1) 20 kA, 10 times (8/20 µs wave)
DC and impulse spark-over voltages DC: 90 V ± 20% / impulse: < 600 V at 1 kV/µs
Bandwith 0 - 2 GHz
Reflection coefficient and attenuation Reflection: 20 dB (R.O.S. < 1.22) / attenuation: < 0.2 dB
Maximum power 30 W
3
Refer to technical data sheets of the "Coaxial networks - UHF transmission lines protections" for more information or other products.

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Overvoltage products
Overvoltage counter

300 A to 100 kA
Tests of conformity carried by LCIE

Description
The overvoltage counter is intended for detecting and recording surge currents
on any installations equipped with overvoltage protection systems (surge
currents with atmospheric origins such as lightning strikes, interference
produced on the mains…). Designed for DIN foot systems, it is installed in serial
on the path of the discharge current towards the earthing system, i.e on the earth
conductor in serial in between the overvoltage protection device and earth system.
The use of such apparatus allows to maintain and to secure lightning
protection installations through routine inspections. The overvoltage
controller operates with no internal or external power supply and it does not
need any particular maintenance.
Recommended for expertise purposes and Insurance Companies.

Ordering code AFV 0908 CS

Counting range 00 to 99
Counter threshold (IEC 60-1 and 1180-1 standards) 300 A, 8/20 µs wave
(Detected minimum discharge current) (no detection below 150 A)
Detected maximum discharge current 100 kA, 8/20 µs1 wave
IEC 60-1 and 1180-1 standards (150 kA, 4/10 µs wave)
Permanent working current None
Terminal capacity 6 mm2 min. to 50 mm2 max.2
Necessity of circuit-breaker No
Operating temperature range - 20 °C / + 60 °C
Enclosure’s protection index IP20
Mounting On symmetrical 35 mm DIN rail foot - EN 50022
Dimensions 90 x 64 x 36 mm
Weight 240 g
Other family products Lightning strike counter, code. AFV 0907 CF

1
Value corresponding to the maximum discharge current available in the testing facility.
2
With converters.

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Overvoltage products
Main power supplies

Coordination coils and filters - 230/400 V~


Comply with IEC 60364 and EN 138000 standards

Description
Overvoltage protection of mains may need in the case of specific applications the
arrangement in cascade of multiple levels of surge protective devices. It will then
be essential to make these devices compatible together. The device compatibility
is of critical interest when these have to be integrated in the same cabinet making
the length of the cables interconnecting consecutive devices shorter than 10 m.
The devices are made compatible using coordination coils which are
inserted in series in between each consecutive protection.

Ordering code AFV … 0035 SL 0063 SL


Nominal voltage Un 500 V / 50 - 60 Hz
Nominal current In 32 A 63 A
Nominal inductance Ln 15 µH
Static resistance Rs ~ 5 mΩ
Recommended circuit breaker1, 2 32 A 63 A
Internal short circuit withstand 25 kA / 50 Hz with recommended circuit breaker
Terminal capacity 6 to 35 mm2 max.
Operating temperature range - 20 °C / + 80 °C
Enclosure’s protection index IP20
Mounting On symmetrical 35 mm DIN rail foot - EN 50022
Dimensions (H x D x W) 87 x 65 x 35 mm 87 x 65 x 70 mm
Weight 300 g 660 g

Sensitive equipment may need high quality power supplies what can be ensured
by filtering the inputs. The series filter ASS 6404 EV is a low pass PI filter with
40 dB attenuation at 2 MHz and a 3 dB cut off frequency of 50 kHz (refer to
measurements). It will be inserted downstream the overvoltage protection and it
can be used in front of any equipment with 16 A max. current needs.
Designed for filtering single phase power supplies, their association make filtering
of three phase power supplies also possible.

Ordering code ASS 6404 EV

Nominal voltage Un 250 V / 50 - 60 Hz


Nominal current In 16 A
Line inductance 400 µH
Parasitic capacitance ~ 20 nF
Recommended circuit breaker1 Circuit breaker 16 A class C
Internal short circuit withstand 10 kA / 50 Hz with recommended circuit breaker
Terminal capacity 1.5 to 2.5 mm2
Operating temperature range - 20 °C / + 60 °C
Enclosure’s protection index IP20
Mounting On symmetrical 35 mm DIN rail foot - EN 50022
Dimensions (H x D x W) 90 x 58 x 35 mm
Weight 150 g
1
Required only if not already provided by the mains or if the upstream circuit breaker
which is already installed is bigger that specified.
2
gG / gL fuses or circuit breaker class C.

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Overvoltage products
Telecommunication - Data transmission

Multi-line housings 86
8 to 64 pairs housing
2 pairs plug-in module

Wall protections 87
1 to 4 pairs module

DIN modules 88
1 pair module

Computer networks 89
Coaxial computer networks
Special computer networks – PG

Coaxial networks 91
UHF coaxial networks – 50 ohms – N / DIN / 7/16
UHF coaxial networks – 50 ohms – BNC / TNC
UHF coaxial networks – Quarter wave – N / DIN / 7/16
UHF coaxial networks – 75 ohms
Overvoltage products
Telecommunication - Data transmission

Comply and tested with CCIT/1998 recommendations and NFC 61-740/1995


and IEC 60-1 standards

Concerns
The surge protective devices for the data transmission and Coaxstops are designed for protecting against overvoltages of
atmospheric origin (lightning and electrostatic) the equipments connected to any nearby network. Highly energetic discharges
with long duration times, overvoltages larger than the component’s damage threshold voltage of electronic equipment, overvoltages
with steep slopes. Whether routed inside or outside the buildings, any transmission line is at risk from such discharges and the use of
protections as here presented is highly recommended for protecting the equipment to which they are connected.

Purpose
The induced current is diverted to the earth before it can reach the equipment connected to the network while the overvoltage is
kept to a harmless level and the equipment running. These devices do not alter in any significant way the characteristics of the lines.

Applications
The Coaxstops are recommended for protecting any equipment connected to coaxial networks such as in the case of GSM
applications, satellite and TV transmission/reception, UHF data transmissions systems, video units, microwave relays… The
user will verify proper fitting of the product’s rated maximum power with the network’s maximum power, and when applicable, that the
DC voltage transmitted by the network is lower than the static (DC) spark-over voltage of the protection (90 V or 1000 V in the case of
the spark gap based protections).
The other protections are recommended for the protection of the equipments linked to Telecom networks or datas transmission such
as telephone exchange systems, terminals, solar energy, automation, robotic, computer and Ethernet equipments, RNIS, alarms,
telephone answering machine, modems, fax, telex, specialized lines or current loop. For these protections, the user will check that the
maximal voltage transferred by the network in permanent system is not superior to the threshold voltage specified of the protection,
and that the operating intensity of the line is compatible with the maximum intensity of the surge protective device operating.

Interest and performances


The Coaxstops are bi-directionnal protections and equipped with passive components only. They can be used for large
bandwidth applications from 0 to 2.5 GHz or at specific frequencies (Quarter wave Coaxstops®). Moreover spark gap (gas arrestors)
based products can transfer on the inner conductor a DC voltage to the downstream equipment within the limit of the DC spark over
voltage of the capsule. These products have a high discharge current capacity (flow capacities up to 100 kA) and a residual (or
let-through) overvoltage lower than 100 V.

Installation
These protections are inserted in series with the coaxial lines and located nearby (upstream and as close as possible) to the
equipment to be protected. It will be connected to the earth according to the rule of the shortest possible path (all earth conductors
must be interconnected). The end of life of these protection is reported as the loss of the signal or as communication interruption, and
it will be replaced automatically.

Output
Network access EQUIPMENT
AS.....

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Overvoltage products
Telecommunication - Data transmission
10 kA protections - Multi-line housings

8 to 64 pairs modular units to equip with 2 pairs plug-in


modules - Comply with CCITT / 1988 recommendations
EN 61643-21 standard

Description
The multi-line housings AST 7400 CC, equipped with 2 pairs plug-in modules, are
designed to protect communication and data transmission lines against lightning
induced surges and interference. These protections are installed in series with the
network signalling their end of life with the loss of the communication while keeping
the protected equipment safe from outside perturbations.
They consist of a multi-level protection that enables to get both fast
operation and low residual overvoltages, this along with a high derivation
capacity of transients achieved using gas arrestors. These products are
especially designed for telephone exchange systems, terminals.
Plug-in modules exist for operating voltages of 6, 12, 24, 48 or 170 V and modules
with different voltages can be mixed in the same safety cabinet and spare modules
can be kept on unused locations.

Multi lines housings


Ordering code AST … 7403 CC 7404 CC 7405 CC 7402 CC

Number of pairs (number of modules) 8 (4) 16 (8) 32 (16) 64 (32)


Dimensions 150 x 130 x 70 mm 150 x 210 x 70 mm 150 x 410 x 70 mm 300 x 410 x 70 mm
Weight 0.66 kg 1.03 kg 1.85 kg 3.58 kg
Terminal capacity Network: 2.5 mm2 max. - earth: 6 or 10 mm2 with spade terminal

Plug-in modules (2 pairs units)


Ordering code AST … 7410 CC 7451 CC 7409 CC 7408 CC 7407 CC

Type of networks RS422, MIC RS232, LS Current loops, LS, Telex,


(non exhaustive examples) RNIS T2 RS485 LS ISDN T0 RTC, fax…

Nominal voltage Un 6V 12 V 24 V 48 V 170 V


Maximum permanent operating voltage Uc
(cut off voltage) 12 V 15 V 27 V 53 V 190 V
Protection level Up (max. residual overvoltage) 20 V 25 V 35 V 70 V 300 V
3 dB bandwidth with 50 Ω 0 - 6 MHz 0 - 7 MHz 0 - 10 MHz 0 - 12 MHz 0 - 20 MHz
Parasitic capacitance < 800 pf < 600 pf < 300 pf < 200 pf < 150 pf
Nominal discharge current In 5 kA, 10 times, 8/20 µs wave
According to IEC 60-1 standard (7 kA, 4/10 µs wave)
Maximum discharge current 10 kA, 2 times, 8/20 µs wave
According to IEC 60-1 standard (15 kA, 4/10 µs wave)
Discharge current for long duration waves 200 A, 200 times, 10/1000 µs wave
Response time < 1 ns
Type of protection and impedance of line Series protection - impedance < 10 Ω
Max. running current 200 mA
Permanent working current (leakage current) < 5 µA
Follow on current None
Total failure Short-circuit
End of life detection Communication interrupted
Operating temperature range - 10 °C / + 50 °C
Dimensions and weight of 1 module 63 x 51 x 20 mm - 65 g
Associated product Plug-in module controller, code AST7400TM

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Overvoltage products
Telecommunication - Data transmission
10 kA protections - 2 to 4 pairs

Comply with CCITT / 1988 recommendations and


EN 61643-21 standard

Description
The AST 7460-80 CC range – 2 to 4 pairs products – is designed for protecting
communication and data transmission lines against the overvoltages of
atmospheric origins and interference. These protections are installed in series
with the network, signalling their end of life with the loss of the communication,
while keeping the protected equipment safe from outside perturbations.
They consist of a multi-level protection that enables to get fast operation
and low residual overvoltages (2nd protection stage based on diodes), this
along with a high derivation capacity of transients that is achieved using
gas arrestors (1st stage). Products available for operating voltages of 6, 12,
24, 48 or 170 V.

Ordering codes
2 pairs protection AST … 7466 CC 7467 CC 7468 CC 7469 CC 7470 CC
3 pairs protection AST … 7459 CC 7460 CC
4 pairs protection AST … 7462 CC 7463 CC 7464 CC 7465 CC

Type of networks RS422, MIC RS232, LS Current loops, LS, Telex, RNIS RTC, fax…
(non exhaustive examples) RNIS T2 RS485 LS ISDN T0
Nominal voltage Un 6V 12 V 24 V 48 V 170 V
Maximum permanent operating voltage Uc 12 V 15 V 27 V 53 V 190 V
(cut off voltage)
Protection level Up 20 V 25 V 35 V 70 V 300 V
(Max. residual overvoltage at In)
3 dB bandwidth with 50 Ω 0 - 6 MHz 0 - 7 MHz 0 - 10 MHz 0 - 12 MHz 0 - 20 MHz
Parasitic capacitance < 800 pf < 600 pf < 300 pf < 200 pf < 150 pf
Nominal discharge current In 6 kA, 20 times, 8/20 µs wave
According to IEC 60-1 standard (9 kA, 4/10 µs wave)
Maximum discharge current 10 kA, 2 times, 8/20 µs wave
According to IEC 60-1 standard (15 kA, 4/10 µs wave)
Discharge current for long duration waves 200 A, 200 times, 10/1000 µs wave
Response time < 1 ns
Type of protection Serie
Impedance of line 6 Ω max.
Max. running current 200 mA
Permanent working current
< 5 µA
(leakage current)
Follow on current None
Total failure Short-circuit
End of life detection Communication interrupted
Terminal capacity Network: 2.5 mm2 max. - earth: 2.5 min. to 6 mm2 max. (with spade terminal)
Operating temperature range - 20 °C / + 60 °C
Protection index of enclosure IP20
Mounting Wall mounting, 4 screws
Dimensions 120 x 60 x 31 mm
Weight < 60 g

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Overvoltage products
Telecommunication - Data transmission
10 kA protections - 1 pair product

Comply with CCITT/ 1988 recommendations and


EN 61643-21 standard

Description
The AST4000CC range of overvoltage protections is designed to protect
communication and data transmission lines against lightning induced surges and
interference. These protections are installed in series with the network and end up
after total failure in a short circuit, meaning the communication is interrupted.
They consist of a multi-level protection that enables to get fast operation and low
residual ("let through") overvoltages (2nd protection stage based on very fast
diodes), this along with a high derivation capacity of transients that is achieved
using gas arrestors (1st stage). Protections available for the following working
voltages: 6, 12, 24, 48 or 170 V.
Although inserted in series with the network, the AST4007CC product is a parallel
protection based on gas arrestors only (i.e with a 0 Ω impedance) and
dedicated for large bandwidth applications at very high frequencies.

Ordering code on DIN rail AST4006CC AST4005CC AST4004CC AST4003CC AST4001CC AST4007CC1
wall AST7415CC AST7416CC AST7412CC AST7413CC AST7414CC -
Types of networks RS422, MIC RS232, LS Current loops, LS, Telex
RTC, fax… ISDN
(non exhaustive examples) RNIS T2 RS485 LS RNIS T0
Nominal voltage Un 6V 12 V 24 V 48 V 170 V -
Maximum permanent operating voltage Uc
(cut off voltage) 12 V 15 V 27 V 53 V 190 V 190 V

Protection level Up
(Max. residual overvoltage at In) 20 V 25 V 35 V 70 V 300 V < 600 V2

3 dB bandwidth with 50 Ω 0 - 6 MHz 0 - 7 MHz 0 - 10 MHz 0 - 12 MHz 0 - 20 MHz 0 - 100 MHz


Parasitic capacitance < 800 pf < 600 pf < 300 pf < 200 pf < 150 pf < 20 pf
Nominal discharge current In 5 kA, 20 times, 8/20 µs wave 10 kA
According to IEC 60-1 (9 kA, 4/10 µs wave) (15 kA)
Maximum discharge current 10 kA, 2 times, 8/20 µs wave 10 kA
According to IEC 60-1 (15 kA, 4/10 µs wave) (15 kA)
Discharge current for long duration waves 200 A, 200 times, 10/1000 µs wave 200 A
Response time < 1 ns < 100 ns
Type of protection Series Parallel
Impedance of line 6 Ω max. 0Ω
Max. running current 200 mA 3A
Permanent working current
(leakage current) < 5 µA < 1 µA

Follow on current None None


Total failure Short-circuit Open line
End of life detection Communication interrupted
Terminal capacity Network: 0.5 to 2.5 mm2 - earth: 2.5 mm2
Operating temperature range - 20 °C / + 60 °C
Protection index of enclosure IP20
Mounting On symmetrical 35 mm DIN rail foot - EN 50022
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 17.5 mm
Weight < 60 g

1
Product valid for any ISDN application, 2 modules needed for ISDN SO TO (ISDN lines with 2 pairs or 4 wires).
2
Impulse spark-over voltage (1 KV/µs), the residual overvoltage being smaller than 100 V under In.

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Overvoltage products
Coaxial network
Ethernet and IBM TwinAx networks

20 kA protection
Comply with CCITT K17, IEEE 802.3 (ISO/IEC 8802-3)
and NFC 61-740 standards

Description
These overvoltage protections are designed for protecting coaxial data
transmission lines against lightning induced surges and high frequency
interferences, such as Ethernet (LAN) and IBM networks equipped with N type
(ThickNet), BNC (ThinNet or CheaperNet) and TwinAx termination. These
protections are installed in series with the networks.
They consist of a multi-level protection that enables to get both fast operation and
low residual ("let-through") overvoltages (2nd protection stage based on very fast
diodes), this along with a high derivation capacity of transients which is achieved
using gas arrestors (1st stage). This type of protections is designed with a large
frequency bandwith using a decoupled diode array especially designed to achieve
a low capacitance.

Ordering code ASZ … 7470 PT 7471 PE 7472 PE

ETHERNET 10 base 5 ETHERNET 10 base 2


Types of networks IBM 34/36/38 (thickNet) (ThinNet and CheaperNet)
Terminals (plugs only) TwinAx type N BNC
Impedance 105 Ω 50 Ω 50 Ω
Nominal voltage Un 10 V
Maximum permanent operating voltage Uc 12 V
(cut off voltage)
Protection Up 70 V to 10 kA (In)
(residual voltage or "peak let through" overvoltage) 30 V to 5 kA
50 Ω Bandwidth 0 - 50 MHz
Max. data transmission rate 10 Mbit/s
Insertion loss (attenuation) < 1 dB
0 - 20 MHz: > 20 dB (R.O.S < 1.2)
Return loss (or VSWR)
20 - 50 MHz: > 15 dB (R.O.S < 1.4)
Nominal discharge current In 10 kA, 10 times, 8/20 µs wave
selon IEC 60-1 et 1180-1 (15 kA, 4/10 µs wave)
Maximum discharge current 20 kA, 1 time, 8/20 µs wave
IEC 60-1 and 1180-1 standards (30 kA, 4/10 µs wave)
Response time < 1 ns
Type of protection Series
In-line impedance 5 Ω max.
Max. running current 400 mA
Permanent working current (leakage current) < 2 µA
Follow on current None
End of life detection Communication interrupted
Operating temperature range - 20 °C / + 60 °C
Protection index of enclosure IP 52
Mounting Flat or wall mounting
Dimensions 120 x 65 x 40 mm
Weight < 300 g

VSWR: Voltage Standing Wave Ratio.

89
Overvoltage products
Special computer networks - PG
Coaxial network protections

Multi-line data transmission networks


Protection with DB9 to DB25 pins
Comply with CCITT V11 and V24 standards

Description
These protections are designed for protecting data transmission lines against
lightning induced surges and high frequency interference. They are equipped
with DB9 to DB25 pin termination and are adapted for networks to V24/RS-232 C
(with and without handshake), V11/RS-422 A and RS/485 protocols.
ASZ 7474, 7476 and 7478 PG devices consist of a multi-level protection that
enables to get both fast operation and low residual ("let-through") overvoltages
(2nd protection stage based on transil diodes), this along with a high discharge
current capacity (1st stage based on surge arrestors). Characterised by a lower
insertion loss, ASZ 7484, 7486 and 7488 PG devices are dedicated for the
protection of networks distributed over long distances.
Equipped with DB9 to DB25 pin termination, these protections are easy to connect
with the network. They are inserted in series and any definitive failure is signalised
by the loss of the communication.

Ordering code ASZ … 7474 PG 7476 PG 7478 PG 7484 PG1 7486 PG1 7488 PG1

RS-485 V24/RS-232 C RS-485


Types of networks V24/RS 232 C V11/RS 422 A V11/RS 422 A
V11/RS 422 A with handshake V11/RS 422 A
Maximum permanent operating voltage 15 V
Terminal's type 25 pins 15 pins 9 pins 25 pins 15 pins 9 pins
Input & output (protected side) terminals2 Female/male Female/male Female/male Female/male Female/male Female/male
Protected data lines 2, 3 2, 4, 9, 11 3, 4, 8, 9 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 20 2, 4, 9, 11 3, 4, 8, 9
Grounded line 7 8 2 and 7 7 8 2 and 7
Earth 1 1 1 1
In-line impedance 10 Ω 0Ω
Nominal discharge current In
2 kA, 10 times, 8/20 µs wave 120 A, 10 times, 8/20 µs wave
IEC 60-1 and 1180-1 standards
Maximum discharge current
5 kA, 1 time, 8/20 µs wave 250 A, 1 time, 8/20 µs wave
IEC 60-1 and 1180-1 standards
Protection level Up
25 V 20 V
(Residual overvoltage at In)
50 Ω Bandwidth 0 - 3 MHz
Response time < 1 ns
Max. running current 200 mA
Leakage current < 10 µA
End of life detection Communication loss
Operating temperature range - 20 °C / + 60 °C
Mounting 4/40 UNC screws
Protection index of enclosure IP40
Dimensions 63 x 54 x 17 mm
Weight < 100 g

1
Standard design of the product. Terminals can be adapted upon request.
2
Products designed with a shielded housing and internally connected to the earth. Input and output can be reversed if necessary (contact us).

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Overvoltage products
UHF transmission lines
Transmissions lines very High Frequencies

50 Ω Coaxstops® - N and DIN 7/16 connectors


Description
Coaxstops® are designed for protecting UHF data transmission equipment connected to coaxial networks against natural (lightning)
and non natural surge voltages.
The induced discharge currents are deviated to the earth and therefore will not reach the equipment. Equipped with spark gap
capsules, these protections are designed for wide bandwidth applications. They allow to transfer DC voltages to the equipment within
the limit of the DC spark over voltage (or static ignition voltage) of the spark gap (surge arrestor). Coaxstops® are bi-directionnal, totally
sealed and equipped with passive components only.

Ordering code ASX …CO 5005 5006 5015 5009 5008 5016 5010

Connectors N type 7/16 N type 7/16


Type of connections M/F F/F M/F M/F M/F F/F M/F
Penetration mode
(IEMN protection) NO NO YES NO NO YES NO

Bandwidth (GHz) 0-2 0 - 2.2 0 - 2.5


Attenuation < 0.2 dB
VSWR < 1.22
Reflection coefficient 20 dB
Flow capacity
8/20 wave (IEC 60-1) 20 kA, 10 times 10 kA, 10 times

DC spark-over voltage 90 V ± 20% 1 000 V ± 20%


< 600 V to 1 kV/µs
Impulse spark-over voltage < 1 300 V to 1 V/µs
< 350 V to 100 kV/µs
Maximum power > 3 000 W to 100 MHz
(see note and graph next) 30 W > 900 W to 1 GHz
> 600 W to 2 GHz
ASX5015CO
Impedance 50 Ω
Insulation resistance > 1010 Ω
Capacitance < 1.5 pF
Operating temperature range - 40 °C to + 100 °C
Protection index of enclosure IP 65
End of life Communication interrupted or loss of signal
Dimensions L x Ø 85 x 35 mm
Weight < 300 g
Material Brass, silver plated

VSWR.: Voltage Standing Wave Ratio.

Surfaces located below the curves represent the maximum transmitted powers.
The power is limited by the connectors type for products equipped with 1000 V
spark gaps. On the other hand, 90 V spark gaps limit the power to 30 W: coaxstops®
based on such 90 V spark gaps are recommended for receiver applications.
ASX5010CO

91
Overvoltage products
UHF transmission lines
Very High Frequencies transmission lines

50 Ω Coaxstops® - BNC and TNC connectors


Description
Coaxstops® are designed for protecting UHF data transmission equipment connected to coaxial networks against natural (lightning)
and non natural surge voltages. Equipped with spark gap capsules, these protections are designed for wide bandwidth applications.
The induced discharge currents are deviated to the earth and therefore will not reach the equipment. They allow to transfer DC voltages
to the equipment within the limit of the DC spark-over voltage (or static ignition voltage) of the spark gap (or surge arrestor). These
products are bi-directional, totally sealed and equipped with passive components only.

Ordering code ASX …CO 5001 5002 5081 5004 5084

Connectors BNC BNC TNC BNC TNC


Type of connections M/F F/F M/F M/F M/F
Penetration mode
NO
(IEMN protection)
Bandwith (GHz) 0 - 2.2 GHz 0 - 2.4 GHz
Attenuation < 0.2 dB
VSWR < 1.22
Reflection coefficient > 20 dB
Flow capacity
20 kA, 10 times 10 kA, 10 times
8/20 wave (IEC 60-1)
DC spark-over voltage 90 V ± 20% 1 000 V ± 20%
< 600 V at 1 kV/µs
Impulse spark-over voltage < 1 300 V at 1 V/µs
< 350 V at 100 kV/µs
Maximum power > 3 000 W at 100 MHz
(see note and graph next) 30 W > 900 W at 1 GHz ASX5001CO - ASX5004CO
> 600 W at 2 GHz
Impedance 50 Ω
Insulation resistance > 1010 Ω
Capacitance < 1.5 pF
Operating temperature range - 40 °C to + 100 °C
Protection index of enclosure IP 64
End of life Communication interrupted or loss of signal
Dimensions L x Ø 85 x 35 mm
Weight < 300 g
Material Brass, silver plated

VSWR.: Voltage Standing Wave Ratio.

Surfaces located below the curves represent the maximum transmitted powers.
The power is limited by the connectors type for products equipped with 1000 V
spark gaps. On the other hand, 90 V spark gaps limit the power to 30 W max. These
products are recommended for receiver applications.

ASX5001CO

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Overvoltage products
UHF transmission lines
Very High Frequencies transmission lines

Quarter Wave Coaxstops® - N and DIN 7/16 connectors

Description
QUARTER WAVE Coaxstops® are designed for protecting UHF data transmission equipment connected to coaxial networks against
surge voltages. These protections based on λ/4 shorting stubs are especially designed for equipment working at ultra high
frequencies in very narrow bandwidths and with very high requirements. Any signal with frequencies lower than 1 MHz being
filtered, induced discharge currents are filtered and deviated to the earth. This implies that no DC voltage can be transferred to the
equipment through the protection (short circuit of DC signals). Quarter Wave Coaxstops® are bi-directional, totally sealed and
equipped with passive components only. Products adapted for other frequency ranges also available upon request.

Ordering code ASX … QO 5061 5053 5063 5055 5065

Connectors N type 7/16 N type 7/16 N type


Type of connections F/F M/F
Penetration mode
(IEMN protection) YES YES

Bandwidth 80 - 170 MHz 880 - 960 MHz 1.6 - 2 GHz


< 0.05 dB < 0.05 dB < 0.05 dB
Attenuation
(< 0.1 dB 60 - 240 MHz) (< 0.1 dB 0.8 - 1 GHz) < 0.1 dB 1.4 - 2.2 GHz)
< 1.15 < 1.1 < 1.1
VSWR (< 1.1 90 - 140 MHz) (< 1.05 900 - 940 MHz) (< 1.05 1.75 - 1.85 GHz)
Reflection coefficient > 23 dB > 26.5 dB > 26.5 dB
Flow capacity
8/20 wave (IEC 60-1) 50 kA 100 kA 50 kA 100 kA 50 kA ASX5053QO
DC spark-over voltage NA
Maximum power NA
Maximum power required 4000 W 1300 W 900 W 900 W 600 W
Impedance 50 Ω
Insulation resistance > 1010 Ω
Capacitance NA
Operating temperature range - 40 °C to + 80 °C
Protection index of enclosure IP 65 IP 66
End of life No destruction
Dimensions L x Ø 60 x 50 mm
Weight 500 g
Material Brass, silver-plated
ASX5055QO
VSWR: Voltage Standing Wave Ratio.
NA: Non Applicable.

ASX5055QO ASX5055QO

93
Overvoltage products
UHF transmission lines
Very High Frequencies transmission lines

75 Ω Coaxstops®

Description
Coaxstops® are designed for protecting UHF data transmission equipment connected to coaxial networks against natural (lightning)
and non natural surge voltages. The induced discharge currents are deviated to the earth and therefore will not reach the equipment.
Equipped with spark gap capsules, these protections are designed for wide bandwidth applications. They allow to transfer DC
voltages to the equipment within the limit of the DC spark over voltage (or static ignition voltage) of the spark gap (surge arrestor).
Coaxstops® are bi-directional, totally sealed and equipped with passive components only.

Ordering code ASX … 7480 TV1 7574 CO 7472 PE 7591 CO 7572 CO 7605 CO 7610 CO

Connectors TV F type BNC TNC N type


Type of connections M/F F/F F/F F/F F/F
Penetration mode
(IEMN protection) NO NO NO YES NO NO YES
Bandwith (GHz) 0 - 0.3 0 - 1.2 0-2 0 - 1.3
Attenuation < 0.5 < 0.5 < 0.2
VSWR < 1.5 < 1.5 < 1.22
Reflection coefficient > 14 > 14 > 20
Flow capacity 20 kA 5 kA ASX7472PE
20 kA, 10 times
8/20 wave (IEC 60-1) 10 times 10 times
DC spark over voltage 90 V ± 20%
Impulse spark over voltage < 600 V at 1 kV/µs
< 350 V at 100 V/µs
Maximum power 20 W
Impedance 75 Ω
Insulation resistance > 1010 Ω
Capacitance < 1.5 pF
Operating temperature range - 30 °C to + 80 °C - 40 °C to + 100 °C
Protection index of enclosure NA IP 54 IP 64 IP 65
End of life Communication interrupted or loss of signal
Dimensions L x Ø (mm) Note 70 x 24 84 x 35
Weight (g) < 300 < 150 < 300 ASX7610CO
Material Brass, silver plated

1
Note: delivered with 2 cables with a length of 15 cm for TV adaptation.
VSWR.: Voltage Standing Wave Ratio.
NA: Non Applicable.

ASX7605CO ASX7605CO

94
Other products and miscellaneous

Storm detector 96

Autonomous system for energy networks 97

Analogue and digital testers 98

Energy storage, control c e l l s 99

Aerial beaconing Low Intensity 100

Aerial beaconing Medium and High Intensity 101

Aerial beaconing for line 102

Towers 104
Other products and miscellaneous
Storms detector

AFV 2000 DF Reference

Description
The Lightning detector is a thunderstorm early- warning system which generates
a "lightning risk" alert and allows the disconnection of sensitive equipment from
the mains and/or the communication network.

The operating principle is the use of a reception antenna which detects


electromagnetic disturbances generated by lightning within a radius of 5 to 10 km.
The antenna performs a continuous detection of the lightning risk and delivers a
signal to the control unit. When the threshold levels are reached, the control unit
will activate an audible buzzer and a visual LED alarm and also a relay to allow
remote disconnection of the equipments.

The Lightning detector is composed of:


- The reception antenna is a green pyramid of 140 mm. It should be fixed on a mast on
top of the installation to be protected.
- 10 m shielded cable to connect the antenna to the control unit.
- The control unit is a modular plastic box (6 modules) for DIN rail mounting which provides:
- the power supply to the antenna,
- conditioning of the signal from the antenna,
- display of the risk level,
- adjustment of alarm and pre-alarm thresholds,
- battery control,
- audible alarm control,
- control of the relay switches for remote monitoring.
- the 6 V battery power supply (4 batteries type "C" or LR14 1.5 V alkaline) connected to 6 V CC power supply terminals.
- the test unit to check the status of the system in absence of thunderstorms.

Characteristics
Antenna
Weight: 450 g
Dimensions: 140 x 140 x 140 mm
Operating temperature range: - 30 / +60 °C
Enclosure protection index: IP65
Power supply: 5.5 to 7 V DC (supplied by the control unit)
Output signal: 0 to 4 V

Control unit
Weight: 200 g
Dimensions: 105 x 90 x 60 mm
Operating temperature range: 0 / +50 °C
Ambient conditions: relative humidity of 20 to 80% no condensation
Power supply: 5.5 V to 7 V DC (4 batteries of 1.5 V type "C" or LR14, around 1 year of operation)
or 12 to 24 V AC 50/60 Hz, maximum consumption 100 mA
or 12 to 48 V DC, maximum consumption 100 mA
Relays: 5 A - 230 V AC or 30 V DC maximum
isolation: in between the contacts of one relay: 2000 Vrms
in between the contacts and the coils: 3000 Vrms

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Other products and miscellaneous
Systems of prevention
Autonomous systems for energy networks

230/400 V~ networks - All neutral earthing system


Cabinets of protection for strategic networks
Standards: IEC 61643-1/2002, EN 61643-11 (NF C 61-740),
NF C 15-100, NF EN 60950, 50081-1 and 50082-1
Description
These cabinets are designed for protecting very sensitive equipments of the
strategic networks supplied. Totally autonomous, it protect the equipments with
the ultra fast disconnection of the line in case of defect. It ensure:

- protection against atmospheric overvoltages,


- overvoltage protection and under-tensions network,
- protection against the "frank defects" type over intensities and short-circuit
currents,
- the insulation of the line after a test of re-interlocking in case of frank defect
maintained,
- the re-interlocking of the circuit breaker when the "furtive defect" disappears in
the others cases (overloading, overvoltage due to network operate, transient
defects, …)

Integrated in tight cabinets IP55 with a transparent door, it allow the visual control
of the state of the intern devices, without any dismounting operation. Available in Surge protective devices1 ASS4202EF / ASS8202EF
references
single and three phases versions, it will be installed downstream the circuit breaker
Protection level under In 1 000 V / 1 200 V
of protection against the over intensities (TT system: circuit breaker type delayed
and/or selective compulsory upstream). Nominal discharge current In 10 kA / 20 kA (8/20)

Maximum discharge current Imax 45 kA / 65 kA (8/20)


Options: storage of the incidents, order for 2 to 4 circuit breakers, remote control
Upstream protection2 Circuit breaker 50 A curve C
tester of the circuit breaker, monitoring, adjustment of the temporization.
Internal short circuit withstand3 10 kA / 50-60 Hz
Operating principle Terminal capacity (flexible/rigid) 10 / 16 mm2

Mounting Wall mounting


In order to ensure a maximal safety of the persons and properties, one only test
of re-interlocking is done in case of frank defect (short-circuit or insulation defect). Enclosure’s protection index IP55

If the defect goes on, the line is disconnected (putting in defect). Operating temperature range -20 °C / + 50 °C

In case of furtive defects, 3 tests of re-interlocking are done before the putting in 1
defect of the line, a reset being insured after 5 mn without defect. Refer the technical sheet for any further information.
IT system: ASS4204EF or ASS8204EF.
2
After all putting in defect of the line, the defect must be found and eliminated Compulsory without upstream protection or if the
upstream protection gauge is superior to the gauge
before putting on service again the product. recommended. Safety general rules: see the
electrical NF C 15-100, IEC 60364 standards or the
In case of under-tension or overvoltage of the specified threshold (180 V and equivalent national standard.
260 V), the re-interlocking of the circuit breaker is automatic as soon as the tension 3
Superior circuit breaker capacity upon request.
is restored.

Ordering code ASN 4042 CP 4202 CP 4642 CP 8304 CP 8404 CP 8544 CP 8544 CP
Circuit breaker gauge 10 A 25 A 63 A 32 A 40 A 50 A 63 A
Differential residual circuit breaker gauge 300 mA Without 300 mA Without Without 300 mA 500 mA
Nominal voltage Uo (Un) Single phase 230 V 230/400 V Three phase
Maximum permanent operating voltage Uc 335 V
Threshold of under-tensions/overvoltages 180 V / 260 V (safety: hysteresis of 10 V)
Level of immunity 1 kV (fast transient) / 8 kV (electrostatic discharges)
Frequency of use 50/60 Hz
Maximum time of disconnection < 10 ms
Temporization Refitting after 2 s (options: adjustable from 2 s to 10 h according to versions)
Indicators: service Green (switch off: absence of tension)
Interlocking gear: flickering red
Indicators: defect Detector of under/overvoltages: yellow (under-tension) or red (overvoltage)
Watchfulness consumption / motorization 25 VA / 20 mA
Dimensions (Height. x width. x depth.) 400 x 295 x 147 mm 550 x 295 x 147 mm
Weight < 3 kg < 5 kg

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Analogue tester - Digital tester

Use
These autonomous and weatherproof work site instruments are lightweight and easy to use.
They provide measurement of grounding resistance levels using the standard rod method.
Analogue tester AFM 2412 TL
- Measurement range from 0.5 to 1000 Ohms, - Conditions of use: -10°C to 55°C / 20
accuracy 5% +/- 0.5 Ohm to 90% RH
- Galvanometer: moving coil, class 1.5, - IP54 case
logarithmic scale - Protected by high breaking capacity fuse
- Measurement frequency: 128 Hz - Autonomy: 1700 measures of 15 seconds
- Off-load voltage <= 24 V peak
Designed in compliance with standards difficult conditions and under any weather
IEC 1010-1 with double insulation. conditions.
This instrument features very high safety Earthing accessories:
characteristics. - AFM 2409 MA
It is particularly suitable for measuring under - AFM 2405 MA
- AFM 2410 MA
Digital tester AFM 2411 TL
- Measurement from 0 to 2000 Ohms - Off-load voltage <= 42 V peak
- Accuracy - Conditions of use: -10°C to 55°C/20 to 90% RH
2% L +/- 1 pt up to 200 Ohms - Response time: 4 to 8 s, depending on
2% L +/- 3 pt from 200 to 2000 Ohms measuring conditions
- 2000-point digital display (3 digits 1/2), - IP 54 case
height 18 mm - Protected by high breaking capacity fuse
- Measurement frequency 128 Hz - Autonomy: 1800 measures of 15 seconds
Designed in compliance with standards voltages, high ground currents, high-resistivity
IEC 1010-1 with double insulation. auxiliary connections, etc.
This instrument features very high safety Earthing accessories:
characteristics. - AFM 2409 MA
It is particularly suitable for measuring under - AFM 2405 MA
difficult conditions: presence of interfering - AFM 2410 MA
Digital tester AFM 2406 TL
- Measurement from 0 to 2000 Ohms, in three - Measurement frequency 128 Hz
automatic ranges - Off-load voltage <= 42 V peak
- Accuracy - Conditions of use: -10°C to 55°C / 20
2% L +/- 1 pt up to 19.99 Ohms to 90% RH
2% L +/- 1 pt from 20 to 199.99 Ohms - IP 54 case
2% L +/- 3 pt from 200 to 2000 Ohms - Protected by high breaking capacity fuse
- 2000-point digital display (3 digits 1/2), - Autonomy: 1800 measures of 15 seconds
height 18 mm
Designed in compliance with standards between electrically independent earthing
IEC 1010-1 with double insulation. systems.
This instrument features very high safety Earthing accessories:
characteristics. - AFM 2409 MA
This instrument is used for measuring soil - AFM 2413 MA
resistivity, grounding resistance and coupling - AFM 2414 MA
Terca 2 AFM 2404 TE
- Range from 2 Ohms to 20 K Ohms - Dielectric rigidity: 2000 Veff
- Accuracy 2% L +/- 1 pt - Conditions of use: 5°C to 50° C / 80% HR
- Maximum measure tension: 50 Veff - IP 54 case
- 2000 points digital display (3 digits1/2), - Protected by 500 Veff breaking capacity fuse
height 18 mm - Autonomy: > 1300 measures
- Measurement frequency 128 Hz
Designed in compliance with standards
IEC 1010-1 with double insulation. Ref. Designation Dimensions (mm) Weight kg
This instrument features very high safety characteristics. AFM 2412 TL Analogue ground tester 238 x 136 x 150 1.3
This instrument is used for measuring soil resistivity to locate and AFM 2411 TL Digital ground tester 238 x 136 x 150 1.3
calculate earthing systems depth, grounding resistance under Ground and
difficult conditions (parasite voltages, high telluric currents, etc…) AFM 2406 TL
resistivity tester
238 x 136 x 150 1.3
and coupling between electrically independent earthing systems.
AFM 2404 TE Terca 2 390 x 260 x 250 6.2
Earthing accessories
Luxury bag for earthing tester - AFM 2410 MA
Rigid bag with pockets containing 2 smooth T rods, Ref. Designation Dimensions (mm) Weight kg
3 cables on reel (100 m red, 60 m blue, 10 m green) and a mall. AFM 2409 MA Carrying bag - -
Luxury bag for earting and resistivity tester - AFM 2413 MA Bag for earthing tester /
AFM 2410 MA 440 x 380 x 280 7
Same as above with 2 rods and 20 m of black cable on reel. Luxury
Standard bag for earthing tester - AFM 2405 MA Bag for earthing and
AFM 2413 MA 440 x 380 x 280 9
Soft bag containing 2 straight rods, extraction keys, 30 m of red cable resistivity tester / Luxury
and 30 m of blue cable reel, 3 m of green cable and a mall. Bag for earthing tester /
Standard bag for earthing and resistivity tester - AFM 2414 MA AFM 2405 MA 460 x 225 x 280 3.5
Standard
Same as above with 2 rods and 3 m of black cable on reel. Bag for earthing and
Terca resistivity and earthing case - AFM 2415 MA AFM 2414 MA 460 x 225 x 280 4
resistivity tester / Standard
4 auger rods, 3 x 50 meters cable, 1 x 100 meters cable on reel and AFM 2415 TE Terca 2 case - -
1 screw clamp.

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Energy storage, control cells

Power cabinets
These power cabinets transform the mains power supply (230 V DC) into a lower
voltage DC supply and have battery backup in the event of a mains power supply
cut. (STNA recommendations - Air Navigation Technical Department)

Capacity Output voltage Max. nr Dimensions Weight


References H x L x l (mm)
Ah V DC of lights (kg)
AY7 9012 AE 12 48 6.5 to 12.5 mm 650 x 450 x 200 3.7
AY7 9020 AE 20 48 40 to 45 mm 820 x 520 x 270 3.7
AY7 9036 AE 36 48 6.5 to 12.5 mm 820 x 520 x 270 5

Photoelectric cell
This photoelectric cell controls the lighting or extinction of a light signal. Its
detection threshold is 50 lux. Above this luminosity value, the cell automatically
switches off the beacon.

References Operating Dimensions Weight


voltage Ø x H (mm) (kg)
AY7 9201 CP 24 V DC 60 x 180 0.6
AY7 9202 CP 48 V DC 60 x 180 0.6
AY7 9203 CP 240 V AC 60 x 180 0.6

Solar stations
On sites without any electrical power supply, an autonomous power source must
be available.

In such cases, solar panels can be used to provide the following functions:
- Conversion of the sun’s radiation by the photovoltaic cells of the panels,
- Storage of the transformed power,
- Regulation and management of the beacon power supply.

For any further information, contact Franklin Assistance to the following number:
+33 (0)1 60 34 54 44.

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Beaconing Low Intensity

Compact cylindrical lamps - Neon lamps


Composed of a weather-proof aluminium barrel, electronics with built-in High
voltage converter and a red lamp complying with the specifications of the ICAO
(International Civil Aviation Organization).

Applications: Chimneys, towers, cranes, pylons, high buildings…

Installed directly at the top of the obstacle with a Ø 16 screw or along it with a
square.

Ref. Luminous Power supply Power Dim. Weight


Intensity voltage consumption Ø x l (mm) (kg)
AY7 9161 B0 32 Cd 230 V AC 55 W 70 x 550 2.2
AY7 9163 B0 32 Cd 12 V DC 55 W 70 x 550 2.2
AY7 9165 B0 10 Cd 12 V DC 15 W 70 x 450 2
AY7 9167 B0 10 Cd 24 V DC 15 W 70 x 450 2
AY7 9169 B0 10 Cd 48 V DC 15 W 70 x 450 2

Removable lamp beacons - Neon lamps


Composed of a weather-proof aluminium box protected against corrosion, a built-
in converter with an overvoltage protection device and input filter and a red
removable lamp.

Easy maintenance of electronic, easy replacement of the lamp, direct connection


by screw terminal.

Ref. Luminous Power supply Current Dim. Weight


Intensity voltage input L x l x H (mm) (kg)
AY7 9000 B0 35 Cd 230 V AC 0.3 A 206 x 185 x 515 3.9
AY7 9012 B0 10 Cd 12 V DC 1.3 A 206 x 185 x 440 3.6
AY7 9125 B0 10 Cd 12 V DC 0.6 A 206 x 185 x 440 3.6
AY7 9149 B0 10 Cd 24 V DC 0.27 A 206 x 185 x 440 3.6

Vertical or horizontal fixing with Ø 6 mm screw.

LED beacon lights


These beacons provide a luminous intensity of around 10 Candelas with very low
power consumption.

They are recommended especially for use in backed-up systems or on solar


panels, as the size of batteries or solar panels required is considerably reduced.

Ref. Luminous Power supply Current Dim. Weight


Intensity voltage input L x l x H (mm) (kg)
AY7 9180 B0 10 Cd 12 V DC 0.535 A 206 x 185 x 265 3
AY7 9181 B0 10 Cd 12 V DC 1.535 A 206 x 185 x 265 3
AY7 9182 B0 10 Cd 24 V DC 0.235 A 206 x 185 x 265 3
AY7 9183 B0 10 Cd 24 V DC 0.235 A 206 x 185 x 265 2
AY7 9184 B0 10 Cd 48 V DC 0.145 A 206 x 185 x 265 3
AY7 9185 B0 10 Cd 48 V DC 0.145 A 206 x 185 x 265 3

Vertical or horizontal fixing with Ø 6 mm screw.

For any further information, contact Franklin Assistance to the following number:
+33 (0)1 60 34 54 44.

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Medium and High Intensity beaconing

Medium intensity flash lights


These obstruction lights are recommended when the structure covers a large
area or is higher than 45 m.

Medium-intensity lights can cover a radius of 450 meters and can be used beside
low intensity lights.

These lights are powered from a weatherproof unit with 3 m connecting cable and
can be controlled by a photoelectric cell. The unit contains an electronic converter,
providing voltage/current regulation of the capacitor charge required for the flash.

The lamp (overall dimensions 325 mm x 288 mm dia.) is mounted on a aluminium


base plate with stuffing boxes providing the electrical connection with the unit.

The opening of the beam is 4° vertically and 360° horizontally with a 125 W power.
This device provokes flashes frequency of 20 per minute.

Reference Colour Luminous Power Weight


intensity supply (Kg)
AY7 9020 B0 Red 2000 Cd 240 V AC 17
AY7 9021 B0 Red 2000 Cd 48 V DC 15
AY7 9022 B0 White 20000 Cd 230 V AC 17
AY7 9023 B0 White 20000 Cd 48 V DC 15

Incandescent lamps
These simple-design lamps come in a single or double version. They have a
yellow polyamide base with a red lamp glass.

The double version provides a backup by switching automatically from one lamp
to the other.

Reference Version Power MTBF Dimensions Weight


consumption (mm) (Kg)
AY7 9501 FI Simple 55 W under 8 000 h Diam. 110 x H 190 1.4
AY7 9502 FI Double 220 V 2 x 8 000 h L. 380 x l. 150 x H. 250 5

Fixing of the AY 9501 FI: on threaded base Ø 21 mm type gas.


Fixing of the AY 9502 FI: 4 Ø 5 mm screws.

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Beaconing for line

ABS resin sphere


Designed and dimensioned for aerial beaconing on overhead ground wires
and / or energy cables of 132 kV maximum, are available in two diameters
(500 and 610 mm) and in three colours (Red, Orange and white).

The ABS resin coloured in the mass used for these spheres enhances their UV
resistance and makes them highly durable.

References Sphere Conductor


diameter Colour diameter Weight (Kg)
AY6 0511 SB 500 mm Red 6.5 to 12.5 mm 3.7
AY6 0517 SB 500 mm Red 40 to 45 mm 3.7
AY6 0611 SB 610 mm Red 6.5 to 12.5 mm 5
AY6 0517 SB 610 mm Red 40 to 45 mm 5

Balisor high-voltage line beacons


The use of beacons on HV lines in areas concerned by air navigation regulations
enable facilities to comply with such regulations.

These beacons specially designed for high voltage lines of 33 to 800 kV produce
a red light with intensity greater than 10 Candelas.

These lamps are installed directly on the phase conductor with an antenna
mounted in parallel to the power conductor creating an induced current adequate
for energizing the lamp.

References Line voltage kV Cross-section / Diameter


mm 2 / mm
AY7 0031 BL 30 to 35 116 to 127 / 14 to 19
AY7 0112 BL 110 to 115 228 to 366 / 19 to 25
AY7 0224 BL 220 to 230 613 to 851 / 32 to 38
AY7 0505 BL 500 to 533 852 to 1 600 / 38 to 52

Wind socks
Used to indicate the strength and direction of the wind, both day and night, wind
socks are installed on aerodromes, helicopter landing pads, road sides, leisure
areas, sport grounds.

A wind sock is composed of:


- A tilting of 7.40 m high white and red mast,
- A wind vane 500 or 1000 mm in diameter,
- A red and white wind sock diameter 500 to 1000 mm.

References Diameter in mm Length in mm


AY9 9908 MV 500 2 250
AY9 9909 MV 1 000 4 500

For more information on the other references and for options contact Franklin Assistance to:
+33 (0)1 60 34 54 44.

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Beaconing for line

Location of obstruction beacons


If an object is beaconed by low-or medium intensity obstruction lights, and if the summit of the object is more than 45 m above the
surrounding ground, or the height of the tops of surrounding buildings (if the object to be beaconed is surrounded by buildings)
additional lights shall be installed at intermediate levels.

These intermediate lights shall be spaced as evenly as possible between the light placed at the summit of the object, and the ground
level or the level of the top of the surrounding buildings, as the case may be, and this spacing must not exceed 45 m.

The number and layout of the low, medium and high intensity obstruction lights to be installed at each of the beaconed levels shall be
such that the object is beaconed from all directions…

Examples of beaconing
Light beacons on a crane
One light at the summit of the pillar, plus one level of lights for every 45 meter section. One light at the end of the beam, one light at
the end of the counter beam. An intermediate light if the beam exceeds 50 m.

Light beacons on a chimney (E.g. h = 60 m excluding service equipment)


Two levels of lights, each comprising three lights at 120° to each other.
Summit light: 1.5 m to 3 m above the summit.
Second level at the +30 m height ("equidistant" lights).

Beacons on a self-supporting tower (E.g. h = 60 m excluding service equipment)


At the summit: 2 twin lights overhanging in such a way that each light is visible from all directions, or, where this is not possible,
3 lights at 120° to each other around the periphery.
At the +30 m height approx. 3 lights at 120° to each other.

Extract from the regulations in force, established by the International Civil Aviation Authority (chapter 6 – Appendix 14).

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Guyed towers

Guyed towers are manufactured from metal trellis girders with a triangular cross-
section of 175 mm center-to-center, and round tubular bracing ribs, dia. 22 mm.

They are delivered in 3 or 6 meter sections, each section having to be fitted with Lightning conductor

a guy stage.
They are joined by means of cadmium-plated sleeves and stainless steel nuts and
bolts.

4m
Elevation rod

The sections and all accessories are protected by hot-dip galvanization.


Maximum height: 36 meters with standard sections. Gripping head
Carrying weight at summit: 50 kg. AFD1060KU
Carrying horizontal force at summit: 60 kg.
Contact us for higher structures.

Fiber security clamp


AFD1051KU

Glass fiber
AFD1055KU

Ref. Designation Weight (kg)


AFD 1050 KH Guying kit 28.64

15 m
AFD 1051 KU Fiber security clamp 0.20

AFD 1052 KU Lantern type tensioner 0.56


Fiber security
AFD 1053 KU Guying collar 3 directions 0.19 clamp
Standard AFD1051KU
AFD 1054 KU Double expansion pin diam. 10 mm 0.15 section
AFD1059KU
AFD 1055 KU 100 m glass fiber roll, diam. 5.6 mm 5.30

AFD 1056 KU Ground plate 3.27


Standard foot
AFD 1057 KU Standard foot 1.59 AFK1057KU

AFD 1058 KU 6 m section 19.00 Ground plate


AFK1056KU

AFD 1059 KU 3 m section 10.00

AFD 1060 KU Gripping head 3.50

AFD 1061 KU Neophrene plate 0.21


15 m
AFD 1062 KU Double expansion pin diam. 12 0.27 Double
expansion pin
AFD 1070 KU Stainless steel manila diam. 6 mm 0.20

References of some complete towers:

Ref. Designation Tower parts Weight (kg)


AFD 1080 KU Guyed tower 6 m 2 of 3 m 42.75

AFD 1081 KU Guyed tower 9 m 3 of 3 m 52.71

AFD 1082 KU Guyed tower 12 m 2 of 6 m 67.01

AFD 1084 KU Guyed tower 15 m 2 of 6 m + 1 of 3 m 78.67

AFD 1083 KU Guyed tower 18 m 3 of 6 m 96.23

Other configuration upon request.

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Self supporting towers

When chosing towers as supports for lightning conductors, it is preferable to


chose self-supporting towers.
They are chosen on the basis of the following parameters:

- The exact geographical location of the site, determining the type of "wind region"
it belongs to (region category 1 to 5).

- The exposure of the site: Normal or Exposed.

If the site is exposed, the next higher wind category will be selected.

There are 3 categories:


Category 1
Category 2 (equivalent to exposed region category 1)
Category 3 (equivalent to exposed region category 2)
Category 4 (equivalent to exposed region category 3)
Category 5 (equivalent to exposed region category 4)

- The force exerted on overhead structures (total force to which the tower will be
exposed).

All the towers whose references are given below are composed of a base section
for sealing in concrete, a tapered section and a straight section.
Only the head parts are different.

The sections are connected using bolted plates.


All the sections, including the bolting, are galvanized by hot dipping.
The nuts and bolts are made of stainless steel.

Wind region Recommended concrete base


Ref. Height (m) Max. load (daN) Head area (m2) Weight (kg)
category CxCxH
AFC 5006 PA 6 100 0.67 3 1.3 x 1.3 x 1 77

AFC 5007 PA 9 40 0.33 3 1.3 x 1.3 x 1 93

AFC 5009 PA 9 100 0.63 4 1.4 x 1.4 x 1 126

AFC 5015 PA 15 100 0.56 4 1.7 x 1.7 x 1.2 270

AFC 5018 PA 18 100 0.96 2 1.7 x 1.7 x 1.2 296

AFC 5024 PA 24 100 0.64 3 2.2 x 2.2 x 1.4 644

Other configurations are possible upon request.

Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone 3

Zone 4

Zone 5:
Guadeloupe, Martinique,
Reunion, Mayotte

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