Earthing Structures Systems

Structural Earthing and Lightning
protection systems for building as

per IEC 62305
Structural Earthing and Lightning

protection systems for building as per IEC
62305
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Chapter 1: Standards/regulations
Current lightning protection standards:
International Standard
IEC
IEC 62305-1... -4
European Standard
CENELEC
EN 62305-1... -4
National Standard
Germany
VDE 185-305-1... -4
VDE 0185-305-1 -4:2006-10 replaces VDE V 0185- -4:2002-11

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01-2006
02-2006
10-2006
Chapter 5: Constructing External & internal lightning protection
Introduction
Lightning protection systems
External lightning
protection
Air termination systems

Conductors
Earthing
Shielding of enclosed
spaces
Avoiding proximity
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Internal lightning
protection
Equipotential bonding
for lightning protection
Shielding of enclosed
spaces
Avoiding proximity
Surge protection
Surge protection is not

part of the installation of a
lightning protection
system, rather it is a
separate operation.
Despite this, coordination
with external lightning
protection is necessary.
Chapter 1: Standards/regulations
Current lightning protection standards:

systemisation
Lightning protection system
(general principles)
External lightning protection
Interception
systems
Conductors
Earthing
Internal lightning protection
Shielding of
enclosed spaces
Proximities
DIN VDE 0185-305-1 -4 (10/2006)

IEC 62305-1 -4 (01/2006)
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Lightning
protection
equipotential
bonding
Chapter 2: Planning and constructing a lightning protection system
2.4 Conductor systems: Earthing system
Earthing layout as per:

VDE 0185-305-3
Type A
Horizontal earther
Vertical earther
Deep earther,
rod earther
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Type B
Ring earther
Surface earther
Foundation earther
Planning and constructing a lightning protection system
Earthing system Type A
Information about earthing layout, Type A
The Type A radiative or deep earthers do not fulfil the need for equipotential
bonding or potential control.
A Type A earthing system is useful for low building structures
(e.g. family homes), existing building structures, for LPSs with interceptor rods and
wires, and for separate LPSs.
This type of arrangement incorporates horizontal and vertical earthers connected to
every conductor.
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Earthing system Type B foundation earther
ee
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DIN 18014:2007-09
Excerpt from terminology
on 3.3 foundation earther:
Note 1:
In this standard, foundation earther means the earthing system embedded in the foundation.
If the earther is, for instance, outside the foundations because the foundations are insulated, then in
this standard it is referred to as a
ring earther.
3.4 ring earther

Conductive, closed ring embedded in and in contact with the earth or in the granular sub-base.
3.13 closed ditch

A seal surrounding all sides of the building at ground level, made of bitumen or plastic (also called a
black ditch); or made from water-impermeable concrete (also known as a white ditch); or combination
seals (e.g. ground plate made from water-impermeable concrete in conjunction with seals on the
basement walls).
3.14 perimeter insulation

Heat insulation surrounding the outside of the building at ground level.
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DIN 18014:2007-09
5. Execution
on 5.2.1 Materials for foundation earthers

Foundation earthers:
- Round steel of at least 10 mm diameter or
- Steel strips of minimum dimensions 30 mm 3.5 mm
- The steel may be galvanised or ungalvanised.
- If using the foundation earther as part of the lightning protection system, materials must
be used that comply with DIN EN 50164-2 (VDE 0185 Part 202).
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Earthing system
Foundation earther
1
2
3
4
5
Foundation earther, e.g. flat strips 30 mm 3.5 mm, galvanised

Connection lug for foundation earther, e.g. flat strips 30 mm 3.5 mm, V4A (1.4571)
Connection to reinforcement with reinforcement clamp
Connection clamp for foundation earther
Additional connections every 2 m (clamps) between foundation earther and reinforcements
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DIN 18014:2007-09
5. Execution
on 5.3 Connecting foundation earther components

The components of a foundation earther must be connected together using welded, screw
or clamp connections which are electrically conductive and mechanically strong.
..Welded connections to reinforcement rods are only permitted with the approval of the
construction engineer.
If the foundation earther is used as part of a lightning protection system, then connecting
components compliant with DIN EN 50164-1 must be used.
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Planning and constructing a lightning protection system
Conductor systems: Earthing system

Connectors for foundation earthers
It is often important when installing a foundation earther to include
the foundation reinforcements in the earthing system. The way
foundation earthers are usually tied to reinforcements is often
inadequate.
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DIN 18014:2007-09 foundation earthers:

Explanations and examples
Author: Martin Mauermann, Fritz Mauermann GmbH & Co. KG

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Aid to choosing loop width for ring or foundation earthers if lightning protection is required.
Lightning protection concept

compliant with DIN EN 62305-4?
Yes
Ring or foundation earther

laid in grid max 5 x 5 m
DIN EN 62305-4
No
DIN 18014: 10 x 10 m
Completely enclosed
perimeter insulation or
plastic dimpled membrane?
Yes
Building seal
"black ditch" or "white ditch"?
No
No
Yes
Building seal
No
"black ditch" or
"white ditch"
(IM / LP)?
Yes
Lay ring earther beneath the ground plate

in a grid of max. 10 x 10 m
DIN EN 62305-3
Foundation
without any particular
insulation/seal?
Yes
Lay foundation earther

in a grid of max. 20 x 20 m
(thin plastic sheeting /

geotextiles permitted)
N:\DIN18014\EntscheidungshilfeFundamenterder.ppt
Lay equipotential bonding conductor inside

the ground plate / ditch in a grid of
max. 20 x 20 m
DIN 18014
No
DIN 18014
End
Explanation of terms
Completely enclosed = insulation on surrounding walls, strip foundations and ground plate
IM = impermeable, LP = liquid-proof
Ring earther = conductive, closed ring embedded in and in contact with the earth or in the granular sub-base
Foundation earther = conductive system embedded in the concrete of a building's foundations, usually in the form of a closed ring.
There may be other system-specific requirements applicable to operative, protection and lightning protection earthing systems.
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Lay ring earther beneath the

ground plate insulation in a grid of
max. 20 x 20 m
15
Author: Reyno Thormhlen 13.02.2008
DIN 18014:2007-09
6.1 Closed ditch (black, white ditch or combined seals)

In the case of buildings with closed ditches a ring earther is to be installed outside the ditch.
-The connection lugs are to be routed up either on the outside surface or inside the back seal liner
in the concrete, and then fed into the building above the highest groundwater level.
The ring earther must have the same loop width as a foundation earther.
In order to establish equipotential bonding in lightning protection systems and for EMC purposes,
steel rods or strips must be laid in the foundations and connected to the reinforcements and the
equipotential bonding bar.
In the event of a lightning strike, sparks may not jump through the insulation from the foundation to
the earthing system. According to DIN EN 62305-3 (VDE 0185-305-3) this is achieved by means of
a maximum loop width of 10 m 10 m.
The ring earther and the connection lugs are to be made from corrosion-resistant material such as
rust-proof steel, material number 1.4571 or at least the equivalent.
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DIN 18014:2007-09
Black ditch
Black ditch this is a water-pressure-proof seal
around a building consisting of multiple layers of
plastic or bitumen strips (black material).
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Source: elektro-plus foundation earthers
DIN 18014:2007-09
White ditch
White ditch a white ditch is made from impermeable
concrete. This concrete can absorb water, but even if
exposed to water for long periods the water does not
penetrate it completely. In other words, moisture does
not appear on the inside. According to DIN EN 2061/DIN 1045-2, the maximum depth to which water
may penetrate impermeable concrete is 5 cm. The
types of impermeable concrete available on the
market only allow water to penetrate about 1.5 cm
after a 12 month setting period.
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Earthing system
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DIN 18014:2007-09
5. Execution
on 5.1 General:
For buildings with special requirements, such as buildings with comprehensive IT infrastructure,
other measures must be included such as those defined in DIN EN 50310 (VDE 0800-2-310).
For high-voltage systems with nominal voltages above 1 kV, DIN VDE 0101 (VDE 0101) also has
to be observed.
In buildings with individual foundations,PEB BUILDINGS: foundation earther:
length in foundation min. 2.5 m
The foundation earthers in these individual foundations
must be connected together on the lowest level to form one closed ring.
In the case of foundations separated by more than 5.0 m,
each foundation must be fitted with a foundation earther,
and if the spacing is less than 5.0 m then every other foundation
must be fitted with one.
The foundation earther must be arranged so that it is enclosed on all sides by at least 5 cm of
concrete.
Source: elektro-plus foundation earthers
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Earthing steel girders
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Earthing systems in extensive building complexes
If earthers belonging to a number of buildings
are connected together, then a looped
earthing system is created as shown in
Fig. E.42.
Legend
1 Building with looped reinforcement network
2 Tower inside plant
3 Separate facility
4 Cable routes
Note
This system offers a low impedance and
considerable EMC benefits. The loop size near
buildings and other objects should be around
20 20 m.
Fig. E.42 VDE 0185-305-3
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Earthing system Type B
Ring earther / potential control

If many people are often near the building structure you intend to protect,
then potential control should be envisaged for that area in order to
protect those people.
Other ring earthers should be installed around 3 m away from the first and
the other ring earthers.
These ring earthers should be connected to the first ring earther using
connection conductors.
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Earthing system Type B
Ring earther / potential control
An example of potential control in

a building structure using a looped
earthing system.
Source: VDE 0185-305-3

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DOWN CONDUCTOR SYSTEMS As per IS 2309
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2.2 Conductor systems: Natural components

Utilising reinforcements as conductors and shielding against LEMP
a
1 Connection between air termination

device and conductors
3
3 Reinforcements
4 Conductors and ring conductors
5 Equipotential bonding rail belonging
to internal lightning protection system
2 Interceptor cable
b
8
7
5
4
6 Test terminal
7 Connection capable of conducting
current
8 Connector, e.g. tie connector

typical dimensions:
a 5 m, b = 1 m
Source: DIN V VDE V 0185 T3-4, Fig. 64
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Arrangement of connection points in an industrial facility made from steel-reinforced concrete
2
Metal facade
1 Concrete pillar
1 Concrete pillar
4
Connector
2 Metal facade
3 Connection (earthing fixed point)
Floor plate
3 Connection
4 Connector
5 Earthing cable
5 Earthing cable
Source: VDE 0185
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An example of steel reinforced concrete pillars being used as conductors
In building structures that feature
steel reinforced concrete pillars and
walls, the conductors can be routed
in the reinforcements.
They must be laid a section at a
time.
This requires very exact
coordination. The connection points
must be set up carefully using
clamping connectors.
The conductors also have to be
clamped to the steel reinforcements.
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Using the steel reinforcements in a building structure as a conductor system
Steel reinforced concrete elements are

excellently suited for use as conductors,
providing that use is included in the plans
at an early enough stage.
Particular specifications must be fulfilled

when the steel-reinforced concrete
elements are manufactured. The way the
conductor system is implemented should
be checked and documented
(photographs).
Earthing fixed points should be used as
connection points for conductors and
equipotential bonding.
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Supplementary sheet 1: "Natural components"
Welded connections between reinforcement rods are only permitted with the approval
of the construction engineer. The reinforcement rods should be welded together along a
length of at least 30 mm.
Fig. E.5: Welded connections between reinforcement rods in concrete,
provided this is permitted
Legend
1 Reinforcement rods
2 Welded join, at least 30 mm long
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2.3 Conductor systems: spacing

Example 2: Determining the number of conductors
Masonry
Interceptor
rod
R
R
Electrical
installation
L
Electrical
installation
Conductor
1. Example of insufficient spacing

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2. Example of insufficient spacing
2.3 Conductor systems: Spacing
The electrical insulation of external lightning protection systems

Electrical insulation between the air termination device or conductor on the one hand, and the
building's structural metallic installations and internal systems on the other, can be achieved
by means of a distance d between these parts, 'd' being greater than the spacing s, where:
ki
kc
km
ki - dependent on the LPSs chosen protection class (see Table 10);

Kc - dependent on the lightning current flowing through the conductors (see Table 11);
km- dependent on the electrical insulation materials (see Table 12);
l - the length of air termination device or conductor, in metres, from the point from which the
spacing is to be determined to the next point of equipotential bonding.
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Protection class of
LPS
Ki
(DIN VDE 0185-305-3)
0.08
II
0.06
III and IV
0.04
kc
1
2 n
0,1 0,2
kc
s ki
L
km
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cs
h

Table 12 insulating an external LPS values of coefficient km
Material
km
Air
Concrete, brick
0.5
GRP insulating beam

(note manufacturer's figures)
0.7
NOTE 1 If more than one material is used in layers, then in practice the lowest value
of km is used.
NOTE 2 The use of other insulators is under discussion.
Source: VDE 0185-305-3 Table 12

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2.3 Conductor systems: Spacing as per VDE 0185-305-3

Table C.1 insulating an external LPS values of coefficient kc
Type of air
termination device
Number of conductors:
n
kc
Earthing arrangement
type A
Earthing arrangement
type B
Single rod
Wire
Loops
1
2
3 or more
1
0.66 d)
0.44 d)
1
0.5 1a)
0.25 0.5b)
Loops
4 or more, connected by
horizontal ring conductors
0.44 d)
1/n 0.5c)
a) Range of values of kc = 0.5 if c << h, up to kc = 1 if h << c (see Fig. C.1).

b) The equation for kc in Fig. C.2 is an approximation for cubic building structures and for n 4. The values of h, cs and cd are assumed to
range from 5 m to 20 m.
c) If the conductors are connected horizontally using ring conductors, then the current distribution in the lower parts of the conductor system is
more even and kc is reduced accordingly. This applies especially to high systems.
d) These figures apply if the individual earthing conductors have approximately the same earthing resistance. If their earthing resistances
differ greatly, then it assumed that kc = 1.
Same values = between min. and max. maximum factor 2

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Source: VDE 0185-305-3 Table11
2.2 Conductor systems

Typical spacing between conductors
Aerial view of a building

Lightning protection
class
Typical spacing
10 m
II
10 m
III
15 m
IV
20 m
The number of conductors
is related to the spacing "s"
You should stay within a maximum deviation of 20%
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Purpose of insulated conductor

Conductor with insulation
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With OBO isCon
Structure of isCon cable
Slightly conductive
EVA, UV-resistant
Conductive XPLE
Conductive XPLE
XPLE = cross-linked polyethylene
EVA = Ethylene Vinyl Acetate copolymer
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35 mm copper conductor
XPLE insulation
Purpose of insulated conductor
No spacing
maintained
Air as insulator
theoretically OK /
practically not OK
Masonry
Masonry
With OBO isCon
Masonry
Conductor
8 mm
Conductor
8 mm
Electrical
installation
Electrical
installation
s
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isCon
Electrical
installation
Constructing a lightning protection system (LPS)
How does a lightning protection system work?
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2.1 Protection using air termination systems

Planning using the protective angle, rolling sphere and loop methods
The loop method is suitable for
protecting flat surfaces.
Interceptor rod
h2
h1
Loop spacing M
2
R
Conductor
Protection angle
The protective angle method

is for suitable for buildings of a
simple shape, but is limited to
the heights specified in Table 2.
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Rolling sphere
The rolling sphere

method is suitable for all
Earthing system cases.
Source: DIN VDE 0185-305-3 5.2
2.1 Protection using air termination systems

Protection method
Protection class
Rolling sphere method

Radius of rolling sphere r / m
Loop method
Loop spacing W / m
Protective angle method

Protective angle
I
II
III
IV
20
30
45
60
5x5
10 x 10
15 x 15
20 x 20
See next image
(in) 80
70
60
Protection
50
class
40
30
II
20
III
IV
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
H (in m)
Note 1:
Note 2:
Not applicable beyond the values marked with a .

For such cases, only the rolling sphere and loop methods can be used.
H is the height of the air termination device above the reference area on the area being protected.
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2.1 Air termination systems protective angle method

The volume protected by vertical interceptor rods
The space protected by an interceptor rod is posited as a circular
cone with a vertical axis whose apex is on the axis of the
interceptor rod, and whose surface forms an angle with that
axis, which is specified in Table 3 in terms of the protection class
and the height of the air termination device.
A
B
OC
ht
ht
Interceptor rod apex

Reference plane
Radius of protected area
Height of interceptor rod apex above the reference area
Protective angle as defined in Table 3
Volume protected by an interceptor rod

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(in) 80
70
60
50
Protecti
on
40
class
30
II
20
III
IV
10
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
H (in m)
Protective angle for an interceptor rod up to 2 m high

Protection class I
= 70
Protection class II
= 72
Protection class III
= 76
Protection class IV
= 79
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Protecting roof structures positioning the air termination device
1
h1
h1
h2
H
h1 Height of interceptor rod

H Height of building structure
h2 = h 1 + H
1 Protective angle to h1 as defined in Table 2
2 Protective angle to h2 as defined in Table 2
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2
1 Air termination system, parapet

cable
2 Protective angle
3 Conductor
4 Joint
5 Earthing system, foundation
earthing
3
4
5
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2.1 Air termination systems loop method

Protection
class
1
2
3
4
Loop spacing /
m
5*5
10*10
15*15
20*20
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Protection
class
1
2
3
4
Loop spacing /
m
5*5
10*10
15*15
20*20
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2.1 Air termination systems loop method: Example

Example of how an air termination device is planned
using the loop method for protection class III
12 m
28 m
15 m
The edges of the roof can only be protected using interceptor rods!
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2.1 Air termination systems loop method: Mistakes

Incorrect installation / no protection of corners or edges
MISTAKE!
Corners and edges are

not protected.
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0.5 m
MISTAKE!
The interceptor cable runs 0.5 m

below the parapet.
Direct lightning strike / point of impact
When deciding where to locate a lightning protection system's air termination devices,
special care must be taken to protect the corners and edges of the building structure you
are protecting, especially those corners and edges situated around the roof's surfaces
and the upper parts of the facades.
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Example: Roof car park

In the case of roofs in which connections cannot be
established with the building's steel reinforcements,
interceptor cables can be laid in the grooves between
road plates, and mushroom-shaped interceptors can
be affixed to the loop nodes.
In such arrangements, people and vehicles using
the roof parking are not protected against
lightning. For this reason, a warning sign should tell
people not to use the roof parking area in a
thunderstorm.
WARNING
It is forbidden to use the roof

parking area during a
thunderstorm.
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Example: Roof car park
If you intend to protect the roof parking

area against direct lightning strikes, then
this can be done using interceptor rods or
raised interceptor cables. The necessary
height h of the air termination devices is
defined in E.4.2.4.2 of VDE 0185-305-3.
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2.1 Air termination systems examples of applications for roof structures:

Elevator building
1
1
2
1.0 m
1.0 m
4
At least two conductors

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2.1 Air termination systems examples of applications for roof structures:

skylight
Protection angle
1
1
2
2
Observe spacing!
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2.1 Air termination systems protecting roof structures: Compensating

for expansion
Thermal material expansion can cause changes in length
2
1
Every 1020 m
Aluminium: always 10 m
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2.1 Air termination systems protecting roof structures: Parapet
1
2
Flexible connection
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2.1 Air termination systems examples of applications for roof

structures: Peaked roof
1
1.0 m
2
0.15 m
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Chapter 4: Tested lightning protection components
Lightning protection components
Quote:
"All components must comply with the EN
50164 series of standards"
Source: VDE 0185-305-3: 2006-10 E5.5
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Lightning protection components
Tested lightning protection components, EN 50164-1
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Tested lightning protection components (examples)
Before
Lightning current
generator
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Ageing
After
Tested lightning protection components (examples)

Testing as per DIN EN 50164 -1
Heavy sparking
occurs: the
component is not
capable of carrying
lightning currents.
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Equipotential bonding of services
Lightning EBB
Power
water
Gas
Fire
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(Equipotential Bonding Bar)
Chapter 3.2. Conductor technologies and types
Combination conductor LPZ 0 2

Technical specifications
OBO Coordinated Lightning Controller
Type
Class
Area of use:
Functional principle
Maximum surge current
Protection level
: MCD 50-B
: Type 1
: LPZ 0 2
: spark gap
: 100/125/150 kA (10/350)
: <1.3 kV
Back-up fuse: no separate back-up fuse needed for

systems up to 500 A (if "wired through": max. 125 A)
Suitable for pre-meter area as a combination conductor for
coarse and medium protection (protection level < 1.3 kV,
LPZ 0 2)
Application:
In the presence of external lightning protection system, outdoor line infeed and
high-availability mains.
Industrial systems, office buildings, hospitals, public buildings, in accordance with
IEC, EN, VDE standards.
Area of use:
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Combination conductor for single-family dwellings
OBO CombiController V50

Type
Class
Maximum surge current
Conductor capacity 4-pin
Protection level
: V 50-B+C
: Type 1+2
: varistor system
: 12.5 kA (10/350)
: 50 kA (10/350)
: < 1.3 kV
Back-up fuse: no separate back-up fuse required up to

125 A.
Suitable for pre-meter area.
Application:
In the presence of external lightning protection system, outdoor line infeed and highavailability mains.
Area of use:
Building with class III + IV external lightning protection system, outdoor line infeed
and high-availability mains.
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Surge conductors / varistor technology

OBO SurgeController
Type
: V 20-C
Class
: Type 2
: varistor system
Nominal conduction capacity
: 20 kA (8/20)
Maximum conduction capacity
: 40 kA (8/20)
Protection level
: < 1.3 kV
Back-up fuse: no separate back-up fuse required

up to 125 A.
Use: Surge protection for installation on top-hat rail in main or sub-distribution box.
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Chapter 6: Surge protection for data lines, telecommunications systems and ICA systems
Planning customer systems, basement

Surge protection, examples of installation
Broadband: Coaxial cable
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Planning customer systems, basement

Surge protection, examples of installation
0/4-20 mA fill level display for cistern:
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Product unit 02 TBS
New product: Net Defender
The Net Defender provides surge protection in high-speed networks of

category EA and CAT 6A with channel link. As well as a wide frequency
range of up to 500 MHz, the Net Defender supports Power over Ethernet
(POE) with nominal currents of up to 1 A.
High-quality Bel Steward sockets ensure quick plug-in installation.
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TBS guarantee
OBO-Bettermann provides a five-year guarantee on all its surge

protection equipment.
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Thank you
for your
attention
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Structural Earthing and Lightning

protection systems for building as

Structural Earthing and Lightning

Current lightning protection standards:

VDE 0185-305-1 -4:2006-10 replaces VDE V 0185- -4:2002-11

Chapter 5: Constructing External & internal lightning protection

Lightning protection systems

Air termination systems

Surge protection is not

Current lightning protection standards:

External lightning protection

Internal lightning protection

DIN VDE 0185-305-1 -4 (10/2006)

Chapter 2: Planning and constructing a lightning protection system

2.4 Conductor systems: Earthing system

Earthing layout as per:

Planning and constructing a lightning protection system

2.4 Conductor systems: Earthing system

Earthing system Type A

Information about earthing layout, Type A

Chapter 2: Planning and constructing a lightning protection system

2.4 Conductor systems: Earthing system

3.4 ring earther

3.13 closed ditch

3.14 perimeter insulation

on 5.2.1 Materials for foundation earthers

Foundation earther, e.g. flat strips 30 mm 3.5 mm, galvanised

on 5.3 Connecting foundation earther components

Planning and constructing a lightning protection system

Conductor systems: Earthing system

DIN 18014:2007-09 foundation earthers:

Author: Martin Mauermann, Fritz Mauermann GmbH & Co. KG

Lightning protection concept

Ring or foundation earther

Lay ring earther beneath the ground plate

Lay foundation earther

(thin plastic sheeting /

Lay equipotential bonding conductor inside

Lay ring earther beneath the

Author: Reyno Thormhlen 13.02.2008

6.1 Closed ditch (black, white ditch or combined seals)

Source: elektro-plus foundation earthers

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2.4 Conductor systems: Earthing system

Chapter 2: Planning and constructing a lightning protection system

2.4 Conductor systems: Earthing system

Chapter 2: Planning and constructing a lightning protection system

2.4 Conductor systems: Earthing system

Earthing system Type B

Ring earther / potential control

Chapter 2: Planning and constructing a lightning protection system

2.4 Conductor systems: Earthing system

Earthing system Type B

Ring earther / potential control

An example of potential control in

Source: VDE 0185-305-3

DOWN CONDUCTOR SYSTEMS As per IS 2309

Chapter 2: Planning and constructing a lightning protection system