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Sky Sentinel — Real-time lightning detection: anticipate, protect, act
Sky Sentinel monitors, alerts, and protects your teams—anywhere in the world, without any sensors to install. Newsletter May 2026 LPS France.
Sky Sentinel monitors, alerts, and protects your teams—anywhere in the world, without any sensors to install. Newsletter May 2026 LPS France.
Strike Radar is LPS France 's cloud service for global lightning monitoring. It provides historical strike data, real-time NSG data, and certified lightning strike certificates—all without requiring any on-site hardware installation.
The Periodic General Verification (PGV) of a lightning protection installation is an international regulatory requirement according to IEC 62305-3. Find out who is affected, what is verified, the required frequencies, and how LPS Manager ensures complete monitoring and traceability.
Discover how to effectively protect your photovoltaic installation against lightning: ESE lightning rod, DC/AC surge arresters, Equipotential Spark Gap — complete guide IEC 62305.
Discover how the Contact@ir (868 MHz) system allows you to remotely monitor your lightning rods, reduce unnecessary interventions and maintain compliance with IEC 62305 / NF C 17-102.
Discover the mandatory maintenance frequencies for your lightning protection systems and a complete checklist of control points according to the NF EN 62305 standards and the decree of January 15, 2008.
Understanding the difference between type 1 and type 2 surge arresters according to IEC 61643-11 and NF C 15-100 standards: technical characteristics, installation locations, regulatory obligations and selection guide.
Lightning is a dreaded source of ignition in ATEX zones. Discover the combined requirements of the ATEX directive and the IEC 62305 standard to protect your installations in potentially explosive atmospheres.
IEC 62305 is the international standard for lightning protection. Discover its 4-part structure, LPL protection levels, risk analysis, and compliant solutions.
Discover Strike Radar, the LPS France cloud service for monitoring and recording lightning strikes in real time. Certified lightning strike certificates, keraunic reports, and Ng data compliant with IEC 62305-2:2024. Available upon request.
ICPE, ATEX zones, NF EN 62305 standards: discover the regulatory obligations and technical solutions for lightning protection of industrial and commercial sites in France.
The DroneStrike™ in deployment configuration — an industrial hexacopter equipped with its titanium alloy control mast. In 1752, Benjamin Franklin made one of the
Lightning rods, surge arresters, and grounding systems form the three inseparable pillars of complete lightning protection. Discover the role of each and their complementarity according to the IEC 62305 series.
A complete guide to lightning protection for photovoltaic installations: IEC 62305 standards, ESE lightning rods, DC/AC surge arresters, and grounding. Everything you need to know.
Discover how Contact@ir, Dongl@ir and Rout@ir transform the maintenance of your ESE lightning rods into an intelligent, compliant and economical process.
Grounding conductor connection: mechanical techniques and exothermic welding. The quality of a lightning protection system depends on the reliability of its
Lightning rod inspection and maintenance: NF C 17-102 technician's guide 📋 Lightning rod inspection and maintenance go far beyond simple formalities
⚡ Compt@ir Lightning Strike Counter: Positive and Negative Strike Detection, Made in France. Lightning poses a constant threat to critical infrastructure
Managing a fleet of lightning rods often involves a complex trade-off between costly, sometimes unnecessary, annual inspections, and…
In general, a grounding system, often simply called a "grounding connection," is much more than just a technical connection. It's the cornerstone of any safe electrical installation. In practical terms, it involves creating a direct and intentional path between your installation and the ground, a pathway of
Discover the lightning protection compliance steps to design, install and verify a compliant and secure system, step by step to final validation.
Lightning rods: definition, operation, types, French standards 2026, obligations and risks. Everything you need to know to protect your industrial sites against lightning.
Protecting a structure against lightning strikes is a crucial technical decision, involving a choice between technologies with…
Each lightning bolt that streaks across the sky releases phenomenal energy, capable of obliterating anything it touches. Faced with this raw force of nature, the lightning rod should be seen not as a shield that repels the onslaught, but rather as an agile and strategic guide. Moreover, its true role,
## Early Streamer Emission (ESE) Lightning Rod: The Complete Guide
### What is an Early Streamer Emission (ESE) Lightning Rod?
Lightning rods…
Estimating the cost of a lightning protection system isn't simply a matter of asking, "How much does a lightning rod cost?" In reality, this investment often represents barely 1% to 2% of the total cost of a new building. This is a relatively modest sum considering the consequences
Furthermore, an effective inspection of a lightning protection system is not just a technical check-up. It is a methodical approach that ensures the safety of people and property. The process includes meticulous preparation, strict visual inspections, and precise electrical measurements to guarantee that the installation is
Furthermore, the components of a lightning protection system, also known as a lightning protection system (LPS), form a coordinated defense against both direct and indirect lightning strikes. Think of it as a coherent system that includes lightning rods, down conductors, grounding, and surge arresters. Each element is crucial
Direct or indirect lightning: why is the distinction essential? Furthermore, when discussing lightning protection, a common misconception arises: 👉 all lightning is considered a “direct strike.” In reality, we distinguish between two very different phenomena: direct lightning, which physically strikes a structure,
Furthermore, confusion between lightning rods and surge protectors is still very common, even among building and industrial professionals. However, the international standard IEC 62305:2024 (Protection against lightning) clearly distinguishes between these two devices, which have different roles, locations, and purposes.
