Lightning rods
INGESCO PDCE

INGESCO PDCE As an electronic ionization device, it meets the requirements contained in the following regulations:

 

  • NP4426:2013
  • UNE 21.186:2011
  • NFC17-102:2011
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PDC.E lightning rods with PLUG ignition device are the most efficient and safest for satisfactory lightning protection. PDC.E lightning rods have been designed to shorten the atmospheric discharge time, thus ensuring greater lightning capture capacity. Before the approach of the downward leader, originating from the storm cloud, an increase in the electric field is generated.

This is accumulated by the PLUG device, which through high-voltage impulses causes the discharge of the energy accumulated in the device in the form of an upward leader. The PLUG device manages to ionize the air particles located in the protection zone of the lightning rod, thus becoming the preferred impact point for the discharge.

INGESCO PDC.E combines two key quality factors:

  • The use of the most advanced electronic technology capable of generating a greater Δt (triggering time advance) and consequently a greater protection radius for your installation.
  • It is the result of R+D+I research projects at the Laboratory
  • LABELEC has been subjected to numerous tests (behaviour against artificial electric fields).

As a result, INGESCO PDC.E is the most reliable lightning rod of its kind on the market, capable of offering intelligent operation, since its ignition device (upward leader) only acts when there is a real risk of a direct lightning strike, thus reducing the risk of unnecessary discharges.

 

Features and advantages

100% discharge efficiency

  • Protection level classified as very high.
  • Electrical continuity guarantee. No resistance to discharge passage.
  • Lightning rod with electronic device.
  • Does not require external power supply.
  • Operation guaranteed under any atmospheric conditions.
  • Model testable with INGESCO Advanced PDC tester.

Meets the following technical specifications:

INGESCO® PDC.E, meets the following technical standards:

  • Has an electronic charging device
    • Capacitive leader anticipation generator
    • Capacitive circuit for electrical charge storage.
    • Electro-atmospheric capacitor.
    • Insulation system with certified resin for high-voltage equipment protection.
    • Outer structure made of AISI 316L stainless steel.

Its effective operation is thus guaranteed under any atmospheric and environmental conditions.

Protection levels

Mod. PDC.E 15 PDC.E 30 PDC.E 45 PDC.E 60
Ref. 102004 102005 102006 102007
∆t 15 μs 30μs 45 μs 60 μs
LEVEL I 35 m 50 m 65 m 80 m
LEVEL II 43 m 59 m 74 m 89 m
LEVEL III 54 m 70 m 86 m 102 m
LEVEL IV 63 m 81 m 97 m 113 m

Protection radii calculated according to: standards UNE 21.186:2011, NFC 17.102:2011 and NP4426:2013. (These protection radii have been calculated based on a height difference of 20 m between the lightning rod tip and the considered horizontal plane).

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Installation

The installation of INGESCO® PDC lightning rods must comply with the regulations and standards UNE 21.186:2011, NFC
17-102:2011 NP 4426:2013, and the following recommendations should be taken into account:

  • The tip of the lightning rod must be placed at least two meters above the highest point of the building it protects.
  • For mast installation, the lightning rod will require a suitable adapter.
  • The enclosure wiring must be protected against surges, and metallic masses present in the safety zone must be connected to the down conductors.
  • The lightning rod must be connected to the grounding system using one or more conductive cables running down, whenever possible, through the outside of the building with the shortest and most direct path.
  • The grounding connection or connections, whose resistance must not exceed 10 ohms, must guarantee the fastest possible dissipation of the lightning discharge.

    Mod. Ref. Mat. H
    (mm)    		 D1
    (mm)    		 D2
    (mm)    		 M1 (g)
    PDC.E 15 102004 Inox 412 16 83 M20 3775
    PDC.E 30 102005 Inox 412 16 83 M20 3770
    PDC.E 45 102006 Inox 412 16 83 M20 3765
    PDC.E 60 102007 Inox 412 16 83 M20 3760

     

    Standards | Tests | Certifications

    INGESCO PDC meets the following standards and regulations:

    • NP4426:2013
    • IEC 62.561/1
    • UNE 21.186:2011
    • NFC 17.102:2011
    • IEC 62.561/3

    In addition to all the specifications described for this type of component in the High Voltage Regulation by the

    Ministry of Industry and Energy. Lightning rod manufactured since 2006, it uses the most advanced electronic technology on the current electronic lightning rod market.

    • Tests for the evaluation of triggering time (Annex C UNE 21186:2011) at the LABELEC High Voltage Laboratory.
    • Current withstand certificate according to IEC 62561/1, issued by the LABELEC High Voltage Laboratory.
    • Product certificate No. ES043902-C issued by the international certification company Bureau Veritas.
    • Tested by UL test report number: 4789536988.1.