Lightning rod : definition
A lightning rod is a device designed to protect buildings and structures from direct lightning strikes. It is generally installed outdoors on the highest point of a House, of a building, of a factory or a pylon. It works by sensing the lightning strike and directing the current safely to the ground via one or more conductors and a dedicated earthing system for each conductor, thereby preventing structural damage and the risk of fire.
The different types of lightning rods:
There are different types of lightning rods, but the most common are simple-point models and Early Streamer Emitter Lightning Rods.
Franklin simple lightning rods:
Franklin simple lightning rods, also called traditional lightning rods, are composed of a metal rod that rises above the structure to be protected. When a storm occurs, the rod passively attracts lightning providing a restricted area of protection.
Early Streamer Emitter Lightning Rods:
Early Streamer Emitter lightning rods (ESE), also known as Early Ion Emission lightning rods, feature technology that aims to proactively capture lightning. They create a preferential path for lightning by initiating an ascending tracer, which allows it to be captured more effectively and to protect a wider area than that covered by traditional lightning rods.
Lightning rod standards:
These solutions comply with the NFC 17-102:2011 standards for ESEs and IEC 62305 for franklin simple rod .
LPS France lightning rods:
LPS France designs and manufactures innovative Early Streamer Emitter lightning rods such as Paraton@ir and Ellips .
Paraton@ir :
Paraton@ir is a connected Early Streamer Emitter lightning rod that can be tested remotely and sends alerts via a transmitter (Contact@ir or Contact@ir MD).
Ellips :
Ellips , on the other hand, can be tested by a wired tester called the test@ir.