1) Protection Radius Theory

Here you will find an explanation on how to read the protection radius table correctly.
The SCHIRTEC E.S.E. Lightning Conductors are in accordance to the NF C 17-102 and
similar E.S.E. Standards. The design requirements, protection level calculations and
protection radius are obtained from this standard.
Protectionlevel

According to NF C 17-102 Ed. 2.0, the standard protection radius (Rp) of the SCHIRTEC
E.S.E. is linked to T, the protection levels I (98%), II (95%), III (90%) or IV (80%) and the
height of the SCHIRTEC E.S.E. above the structure to be protected (H, as a minimum 2 m)
The protection level of the object depends on several factors such as:

if the object is inhabited or not

if the object is expolosiv or not,

material of the roof and the roof construction (wood, metall,...)

The more valuable and vulnerable the object is the higher the level of protection needed. e.g.
an inhabited house, with a metal roof could be attributed to protection class 1. A telephone
pole of low value could attributed to the protection class 4. The safety class can be calculated
with our lightning risk program.

h
Installation height, the higher the lightning conductor is installed the greater the protective
radius Rp (m)

Rp(m)
Radius protection, we recommend to install the lightning conductor in a height of 5 to 6
meters because you can then achieve a high level of protection.

Protection Level Calculator

Strike Risk Assessment Program

Example 1 for S-A:

Example 2 for S-A:
Single-familiy-home; Protection Level 1 Factoryhall; 150 m x 50m, Protection Level 1

The lightning conductor S-A has been

installed at a height of 4m.
The protection radius has to be specified
according to NF C 17-102 standard with
63m, the effective protection is bigger,
according to our test reports.

There were two lightning conductors S-A installed

at a height of 6m.
The radii overlap and provide for the entire
production facility sufficient protection.
The protection radius must be specified according
to NF C 17-102 with 79m, the effective protection
is bigger, according to our test reports

Protection Radius Table

Rp(m)
h
2
4
5
6
8
10
20
30
60

S-AS (L: 30m)

I
II
III IV
19 22 25 28
38 44 51 57
48 55 63 71
48 55 64 72
49 56 65 73
49 57 66 75
50 59 71 81
50 60 73 85
50 60 75 90

Key:

h:
I/II/III/IV:
Rp(m):
5
6

Installation height
Protectionlevel
Protectionradius in m
Recommended
installation height

S-DAS (L: 45m)

I
II
III IV
25 28 32 36
51 57 64 72
63 71 81 89
63 71 81 90
64 72 82 91
64 72 83 92
65 74 86 97
65 75 89 101
65 75 90 105

S-A / S-DA (L: 60m)

I
II
III
IV
31 35 39
43
63 69 75
85
79 86 97
107
79 87 97
107
79 87 98
108
79 88 99
109
80 89 102
113
80 90 104
116
80 90 105
120

Streamer Emission Lightning Protection

guard Lightning Protection

DERGUARD, Early Streamer Emission Systems (ESE) has a larger protection radius
pared to a conventional Franklin rod. The THUNDERGUARD ESE TERMINAL
n upward streamer quicker than conventional air terminals and attaches the downward
e lightning strike in mid air, before it strikes any other object in the vicinity and safely
he lighting current to the ground via the down-conductor and the earthing system.

the lightning strike, THUNDERGUARD senses the rapid change in the ambient electric
roduces high voltage pulses that ionises the air particles around the device, generating
streamer that intercepts the downward leader of the lightning strike.

tions & Standards

l Specifications & Standards

l compliance with French Standard NF C17-102.

ter body made of non-corrosive XL 304 stainless steel making the system
y resistant to
namic power surging and effects of acid rain caused by lightning discharge.

pturing rod diameter : 25mm

mospheric Area Force : 5 200 Kv/m

htning Conductor weight : 6.2 Kg

fferent models with various protection radii available to suit the application.

underguard ESE Terminal

ne Coupling

tallic Lower Mast

wnconductor Saddle

htning Event Counter

pection Pit

ound Rods

Principle

ple of operation for ESE terminals is to create an upward propagating streamer earlier
ntional air terminals or other objects on the earth. Thunderguard does this by collecting
ground charge during the initial phase of a thunderstorm development.

nderstorm begins creating downward step leaders, the ambient electric field intensity in
the ESE terminal increases. When this electric field intensifies, it triggers the terminal
he stored ground charge, forming an upward streamer microseconds earlier than other
he immediate area.

opment of an upward streamer earlier in time and space ensures that the Thunderguard
nal will be target of the developing lightning strike. The selection of the Thunderguard
cement, and mounting height above the protected area all factor into formulas
the dimensions of the protection area.

rd protection radius R of the Thunderguard is linked (according to NF C 17-102

o /_\
T, to the protection levels I, II, III or IV and to the height of the Thunderguard
protected structure (H, defined by NF C 17-102 as a minimum of 2 m). The NF C 17rd includes four levels of protection. The protection radii of different models of
ard are given in the table. Our experts will suggest the most suitable model after
a site survey.

Event Counter

ning event counter is designed to keep a record of all direct lightning strikes
ternal lightning protection system . The digital display (6 digits) allows a
d comfortable reading of the number of lightning events. It requires no
power supply and functions on a lithium battery. Suitable for use with both
nals and conventional lightning protection systems.

tions

nsitivity
: 3KA nom. for 8/20us impulse.
range
: 3KA min, >150KA max
Resettable 6 digit LCD counter 8mm numerals.
ce : Lithium battery 10 years life.
s
: 110mm (w) x 80mm (h) x 66.5mm(d).
: 90mm x 60mm x M4.

0.2kg.

Protection Areas