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Electrostatic De-ionisation Device (EDD)

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PRESENTATION

Presenting: ELECTROSTATIC DE-IONISATION

DEVICE (EDD), THE PDCE (Deionizer Lightning Rod

of Electrostatic Load by the acronym in Spanish)

technology, capable of preventing the lightning

formation and minimizing in a very significant way the

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formation and minimizing in a very significant way the

indirect effects of the electromagnetic pulses.

The climate change makes necessary to revise the

prevention and protection systems against

atmospheric effects such as solar storms, lightning and

its consequences.

Surprisingly, since Franklins time up to the arrival of

the PDCE there has not been any effective innovation

in this field.

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2.1. What is the PDCE?

The PDCE prevents the formation of lightning and

minimizes significantly the indirect effects (between 60

and 99%), from the induced over tensions by the

The PDCE technology, was homologated by NATO the 9th

October 2013, in the concept of Lightning ProtectionSystem and Electromagnetic Protector, being the NATOcode of the PDCE: NCAGE: SUM83, guaranteeing that,further than preventing the lightning formation, minimizes in avery significant way the electromagnetic and electrostaticeffects form external induced over tensions, responsible forthe majority of breakdowns and electrical failures in theinstallations and electric machinery.

Moreover, as id does not produce sparks, in its functioningmode, it is a LPS (Lightning Protection System) unique and

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and 99%), from the induced over tensions by the

electromagnetic pulses and the ground derived currents, by

lightning strikes in areas out of its coverage range, which

are the cause of the majority of the failures in machinery,

electrical installations or accidents that can even cause the

death. The most effective way to protect against lightning is

avoiding its appearance. In case of strike it will harm

individuals and installations in proportion to the intensity

transported by the lightning potential.

In fact, all labor risk prevention laws, in its principles of the

preventive activity, indicate that the RISKS MUST BE

AVOIDED if possible and NOT ATTRACT THEM, like

other conventional systems do.

Without communications we would be in chaos, with the

PDCE we guarantee the continuity and well functioning of

our activities, with a total protection for living beings and for

installations.

mode, it is a LPS (Lightning Protection System) unique andhighly effective and efficient in ATEX areas (ExplosiveAtmospheres), eliminating in a very significant way theexplosion risks caused by lightning in the installations withchemical processes, storage tanks and deposits of flammableproducts.

For the first time we can protect of the direct lightning strike inpetrol stations, ammunition depots, gas pipelines and ingeneral, in any ATEX installation-type, preventing accidents ofunpredictable consequences.

With the PDCE it is not necessary to interrupt our daily activitydue to a storm; with the PDCE we can sail and do sport withsecurity, among other things.

Furthermore, it cleans the environment of the electrostaticloads and, consequently, improves the communications,minimizes the noise and extends the installations life andimproves the quality of the workplace.

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As it can be appreciated in the following maps of lightning density,the influential areas where there are protected installations with thePDCE, have experimented a considerable variation in the density oflightning strikes (white areas), showing a meaningful diminution ofthem in the 2003-2007 period respect the 1997-2002 (were noPDCE installations existed)

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2.2. How it works?

The PDCE is an Atmospheric Downloads Protection

System and Electromagnetic Protector, THAT PREVENTS

THE LIGHTNING FORMATION, defined as a SENSOR

system of electrostatic loads ON TIME, of PDCE

Lightning is an electric reaction in the atmosphere,

created by the electrostatic saturation between two

points of opposite polarity and within a ionized

dielectric environment of low resistance. The electric

phenomenon develops normally during the storm

clouds formation. The typical thunder cloud is the

Cumulonimbus that it electrically transforms into a

natural condenser (Q1), forcing the apparition of a

second condenser because of the difference of

potential between the cloud base and the earth surface

(Q2). The loads concentrate in the most predominant

points of the ground, and the load capacity of the

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system of electrostatic loads ON TIME, of PDCE

(Electrostatic charge deionizer lightning rod)

technology, that derives them to earth, avoiding the electric

field saturation in its environment and preventing the

lightning formation in the structure it protects. It also

MINIMZES, in a significant way (60-90%), the indirect

effects from lightning strikes in its environment, outside of

its coverage range, because in this case, it behaves like a

thermal fuse, absorbing part of the lightning energy into

heat by fusion of its internal components, reducing to the

minimum the electromagnetic effects.

The functioning principle PDCE technology, is based in

deionizing the electrostatic load present in any environment

around it, to control the electric field below the boundaries

of dielectric breakage of the air (GAS)

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points of the ground, and the load capacity of the

elements on the ground is proportionally related with

the load capacity of Q1, its travel speed, the medium

permeability and the distance variation between

plaques (base of the cloud and elements on the ground

or the Earth itself).

The presence of leakage currents are the result of the induce loads

transformation between the two electrodes of the PDCE lightning rod,

specifically of the great difference of potential created between the

base of Q1 and Q2.

This process of leakage current is called load deionization and it is

basic to cancel all the processes that take part in the saturation of the

electric field of high-tension in the structures, responsible factor of the

As it has already been stated, the functioning

principle of the PDCE technology, is based on the

DEIONIZATION; it is achieved facilitating to the

present loads in the environment find its equilibrium

without saturation or difference of potential between

them. The LPS transforms the loads that are present

in the structure into wek currents to earth, due to its

mechanical and electric design that its characterized

for constantly controlling the difference of potential,

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lightning formation principle that starts with excitation of the

descendent tracers (electric path in the atmosphere), leader

(ionization effect or tip that creates the ascendant tracer) and the

excitation and the lightning call (tracers union and energy download).

If these processes are controlled, the lightning apparition will be

voided.

The dissipation of loads capacity of the PDCE is influenced by the

travel speed of the condenser Q1 (cloud speed), the load time of Q1

(thermodynamic process of the cloud), the behavior of the Q2

dielectric (air resistance below the cloud) and the ohms resistance of

the ground of the LPS (load transfer time). The intensity and polarity of

the PDCE are variable values depending on the polarity and distance

between the plaques Q1 and Q2. These parameters are referred and

calculated at extreme working limits that can occur in the nature

(around 500Kv/m) to model the PDCE (Q3), reason why the ground

resistance value is essential for the LPS with the PDCE to function in

normal working regime.

for constantly controlling the difference of potential,

inverting the polarity of the current field that appears

inside its two electrodes (Q3). Its characteristic

shape, facilitates the internal sorting of loads,

producing the apparition of an internal controlled

flow of electrons, that leak through the downspout of

the LPS, in the form of a weak current of milliamps

(between 50 and 350 mA in good weather and

between 700 and 1,600 mA in thunder periods) to

the ground of the LPS. The apparition of these weak

currents of milliamps that leak through the

downspout of the LPS, prevent the saturation of the

surrounding electric field and thus lightning does not

appear in the area and/or protected structure.

The load control of the Q2 condenser, with a Q3

condenser, limits the time and the load tension of the

dielectric in the base of the Q2 condenser. Taking into

account that when the average field of the guide

(descendant tracer) and the salient points of the Earth

(ascending tracer), that can be many in any normal

environment, it reaches around 500 KV/m, the crown

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currents of such points increase and transform into

ionized channels that propagate upwards in an analogue

way to the propagation of the step guide, propelled by the

electric field itself and taking into consideration that the

PDCE is proved (laboratory tests) that there is no

lightning appearance for much higher tensions than the

cited 500 KV/m. It will be important that the resistance of

the grounding of the LPS does not have a higher value

than 10 ohms, in order to not increase the load transfer

time of the PDCE, increasing the probability that the

exterior electric field is saturated and lightning appears.

The minimum working height of the PDCE determines

the air isolation power and the working time factor of the

PDCE technology.

Given that the PDCE is the most predominant element in

the installation, it raises the ground potential to its lower

hemisphere, being the lower resistance point in ohms of

its environment regarding the earth level and the natural

environment, if a ground and masses equipotential

It is an equipment that can be used either as lightning rod or

as electromagnetic screen, being transparent to the domestic

or industrial frequencies.

Four levels of electromagnetic protection exist. We use the

PDCE Senior Modl

BASIC LEVEL. Objective: Minimize the indirect effects up to

60%. Installation requirements: R < 10 . Maximum

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environment, if a ground and masses equipotential

exists. The set of its characteristics convert it into one of

the best loads SENSOR SYSTEMS, for its location,

capacity and polarity.

The ELECTROMAGNEETIC PROTECION, is another

complementary technological advantage that is offered

by the PDCE lightning rod, that the tip conventional

systems cannot reach. The PDCE is designed to offer

protection of the so dangerous electromagnetic pulses

generated by lightning (EMP) and from the radiated

magnetic fields (EM). The PDCE technology dissipates

the radiated energy in the air, effectively mitigating the

radiated or induced magnetic fields, electric fields and

electromagnetic pulses in any frequency, power or

tension (E1, E2, E3).

60%. Installation requirements: R < 10 . Maximum

distance between PDCEs of 180 m. Equipotential system

and over tension protectors of 40 KA power at least.

MEDIUM LEVEL. Objective: Minimize the indirect effects up

to 75%. Installation requirements: R < 10 . Maximum


and over tension protectors of 80 KA power at least.

HIGH LEVEL. Objective: Minimize the indirect effects up to

90%. Installation requirements: R < 5 . Maximum distance

between PDCEs of 160 m. Equipotential system and over

tension protectors of 100 KA power at least.

MAXIMUM LEVEL. Objective: Minimize the indirect effects

up to 99%. Installation requirements: R < 5 . Maximum


and over tension protectors of 100 KA power at least. There

must be placed as many lateral PDCEs, as sides has the

protected structure.

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TECHNOLOGICAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE PDCE AND THE CONVENTIONAL LIGHTNING RODS

PDCE LIGHTNING ROD CONVENTIONAL OR PRIMING LIGHTNING RODS

2.3. Why is it the best?

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Does not excite and neither captures the lightning strike with a 99%

efficiency guaranteed by the laboratory tests and field tests (where

efficiency 100% has been achieved


During the process of maximum activity of the storm, transfer medium

values (leakage currents) can be registered of between 700 mA and 1.2 A

for each cable of the lightning rod installation, with leakage peaks of 1.6 A

when lightning strikes occur 300 meters close approximately.

Excites and captures the lightning strike

During the process of activity of the storm, transfer medium values

(leakage currents) can be registered, in the case of lightning strike in the

lightning rod, through the installation cable of 120 A to 350,000A, being

the average values between 30,000 A to 70,000 A

The electrostatic load of the installation is compensated progressively to

ground when the difference of potential between the cloud and the Earth

increases, neutralizing the tip effect in a 99% of the cases (Tracer or

Leader) and minimizing the electric indirect effects (electromagnetic pulses

and derived current by land) between 60 and 99%.

It increases considerably the probability of lightning strike in the lightning

rod itself (70-80%), for being a tip ionizing metallic element, with severe

effects to its surroundings, that will depend on the intensity transported

by the lightning, something impossible to predict.

In the case of direct lightning strike (that it is what they are designed for),

generates electromagnetic pulses, over tensions, over intensities and

electric risks, in the structure itself that it is supposed to protect and its

surroundings, which can be very important and severe.

Protects all types of structures, specially effective for environments with

fire or explosion risk and predominant metallic structures, like

telecommunications towers.



In the event of lightning strikes in close areas to the PDCE (indirect

effects) or impact in the PDCE (1%), the PDCE is built with melting

materials (650C) to be sacrificed like a fuse, transforming the

lightning energy in the moment of impact into thermal energy due to

In the event of lightning strikes in close areas to the conventional or

priming lightning rod, or direct impact to the lightning rod itself (70-

80%), it absorbs the current melting the material progressively

(dependent on the intensity that arrives to the LPS), generating over

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lightning energy in the moment of impact into thermal energy due to

the type of materials it is made of, melting part of it very quickly. The

transformation effect of Electric energy/Thermal energy, cancels the

appearance of possible dangerous leakage currents through all the

LPS installation, negating the possibility of creation of radiated

electromagnetic pulses and dangerous step tensions (they are

minimized between 60 to 99%).

(dependent on the intensity that arrives to the LPS), generating over

intensities and over tensions in all the installation where it is placed. We

have to keep in mind that a copper cable of 50 mm section can hold

150 A of permanent intensity. When there is a lightning impact of

40,000 A, for example, even though it happens in microseconds (this

transfer time will depend on the resistance of the grounding), the cable

remains completely rigid and burned.


It is compliant with the international laws of Labor Risks Prevention in

its basic principles of preventive action and the electric risks like:

Avoiding the risks, as it does not attract lightning

Evaluate and battle the risks that cannot be avoided, acting as a

thermal fuse in the case that indirect effects appear from lightning


It is not compliant with the international laws of Labor Risks Prevention

based on its basic principles of preventive action and the electric risks:

Dose NOT avoid risks, because it attracts the electrical risk from lightning

strikes. Moreover, we can never know which intensity will be transporting

the lightning that strikes, because it is random, and the derived effects of the

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thermal fuse in the case that indirect effects appear from lightning

impacts in nearby areas.

Take into consideration the technique, because it is always better a

system that does not attract lightning than one that does.

Substitute dangerous elements for others that carry little or no danger,

as the PDCE replaces an element that attempts to attract a very

important risk, like it is a FRANKLIN tip.

Adopt measures that set before collective to individual protection, as

the PDCE is a lightning collective protection system and avoids, in the

area where it is placed, having individual protections to workers, in the

majority of the cases ineffective, to the resulting electric risks of a

lightning strike.

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the lightning that strikes, because it is random, and the derived effects of the

lightning strikes depend completely of the intensity it transports.

Evaluate and battle the risks that cannot be avoided. The conventional tips

will try transferring the energy transported by lightning, through a copper

cable of 50 mm, reaching an earth, but in the point of impact of a lightning

strike, a thermal effect is produced in all the LPS (dependent on the

intensity carried by the lightning it will be lower or higher; and also on the

earth resistance, the more earth resistance, the more thermal effect there

will be), an explosion effect (point of impact) and an electromagnetic pulse

(air conducted current that travels in all directions, that transports a very

high energy peak, that will depend on the intensity carried by the lightning).

Therefore, managing all these risks, WITHOUT IMPORTANT

CONSEQUENCES to the protected structure and the individuals around it,

is completely impossible, like they admit in their own regulations.

They DO NOT take into account the technique evolution, because its

functioning principle remains being attracting lightning and thus, the risks

that entails.

Substitute dangerous element for others that carry little or no

danger, as attracting lightning, always carries a danger of unknown

consequences, but very dangerous.


Are not compliant with the laws of labor risks preventions, in danger

signaling, because through the PDCE LPS installation go low tension

currents and thus it is not necessary to signal electric danger.


They are not compliant with the laws of labor risk prevention, in terms

of danger signaling, as the installation of a conventional system is a

high voltage installation, because in a storm phase, they are designed

to attract lightning and if it strikes, through the LPS, go HIGH

VOLTAGE currents, and thus needs to be consequently signaled.

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Does not generate Electromagnetic Compatibility effects.It is the biggest generator of electromagnetic pulses and moreover, of

a very high energy and therefore, very dangerous.

The earth connection is compatible with low tension earths and

thus, it can by connected to the installation grounding, as long as it is

lower than 10 ohms.

The ground connection is incompatible with the low voltage grounds,

because it is a high voltage installation and thus, cannot be connected

to the earth of the installation. It needs to be independent from it.

Minimizes the installation shutdowns caused by direct lightning

effects. Reduces the journey and material costs due to lightning

breakages. Optimizes the electrical supply and the reliability in the

information and the critical data.

Increases the technical shutdowns due to the indirect effects of

lightning. Increases the costs of journeys and materials due to

breakages caused by lightning. Reduces the effectiveness of the

electrical supply and of the information and the critical data.

It does not generate crystallization of the ground and neither electrolytic

currents.

Generates severe crystallization of the ground and electrolytic currents.

It does not contain electronic or radioactive components.Generates severe crystalization of the ground and the priming ones

have electronic components. Currently they do not have radioactive

components.

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2.4. Regulations and specifications

CE LABELING:

Directives 2001/95/EC (Product Security).

Directives 92/31/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility).

APPLICABLE LABOR RISKS PREVENTION AND

SECURITY LAWS:

The PDCE technology lightning rods are LPS that

satisfy the minimum requirements for the health and

safety protection of workers against the electric risk

caused by lightning, according to Royal Decree

614/2001 of June 8th.

NATO CERTIFICATE

The PDCE, in the concept of Lightning Protection

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Directives 92/31/EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility).

Directives 73/23/EEC (Low Voltage Equipment).

NREGULATIONS under which the PDCE IS CERTIFIED

BY BUREAU VERITAS WITH CERTIFICATE NUMBER:NO.

ES036861

. UNE-EN (IEC) 62305: 2012 lightning protection: parts 1

(general principles), 2 (risk evaluation) and 3 (physical

damage to structures and human risk).

. CTE (TECHNICAL BUILDING CODE) SU8, security against

the risk caused by the action of lightning)

. NFPA 780:2008

. NBR 5419:2005

. NTC 4552:2004

The PDCE, in the concept of Lightning Protection

System and Electromagnetic Protector has been

homologated officially by NATO.

The PDCE is part of the NATO Cataloguing System

(NCS), by which it is guaranteed that one article in

known within the logistics of the user nations of the

system (currently 28 countries belong to NATO), for a

same and unique denomination and a same and unique

NATO Catalogue Number (NCN), being the NATO

code of the PDCE: NCAGE: SUM83

QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS:

Quality Management System according to international

standards ISO 9001:2008, certified by BUREAU

VERITAS, approved by ENAC and UKAS applied to:

design, commercialization, management, set up and

assembling of the deionizer lightning rod of electrostatic

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2.5. PDCE Technical Specifications

COVERAGE RADIUS AGAINST LIGHTNING STRIKES

It is guaranteed the protection against lightning strike in the

CERTIFICATION OF BEHAVIOR VERIFICATION OF THE

PDCE TECHNOLOGY IN SHORT CIRCUIT OF 100KA

10/350 s according to the requisites of the standard

UNE-EN-IEC 62305

In order to verify the extreme behavior of the PDCE in theevent of internal short circuit (1%), the equipment is testedunder simulation conditions of internal short circuit with a stepcurrent of 100,000 A, according to the regulation of the electrotechnical official central laboratory (L.C.O.E.) of the SpanishMinistry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce. With this testwe demonstrate also, the behavior of the material the PDCE

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It is guaranteed the protection against lightning strike in thestructure where the PDCE is installed. Its location determinesthe radius and protected area where lightning will not appear ina 99% of the time, with a 100% efficiency. These conditions willbe certified an guaranteed, as long as the manual requisitesare respected and in its protection radius there are otherpotentially ionizing structures, of equal or higher height to theprotected one. In this last scenario, the protection radius will beup to where this potential structure of equal or higher height,which will need to be protected to guarantee the coverageradius. The range of the protection of each PDCE model, hasbeen determined by the application of the THEORETICALMODEL OF THE ROLLING SPHERE, page 40, point A4 of thestandard UNE-EN-IEC 62305 (PART I).

MAXIMUM WORKING TENSION OF THE PDCE OF PDCE

TECHNOLOGYWITHOUT LIGHTNING

640,000 volts at one meter, according to the high voltagelaboratory tests in the LABORATOIRE DE GNIEELECTRIQUE of the PAU University (France), ScientificResearch University.

we demonstrate also, the behavior of the material the PDCEis made with, and the mechanical security in extreme cases(indirect effects by external induced over tensions in case oflightning strike (1%)).

The PDCE goes through a series of short circuit tests , with 4very quick consecutive downloads, of 100,000 A each. Weverify that there is no mechanical damage after the first 2tests, and in the last 2 only suffers breakage of the isolationpart (PVC), keeping its mechanical and functional integrity.

APPLICATIONS

The PDCE technology is composed by 3 different models.Each PDCE MODEL, is designed with the same objective ofeffectiveness, prevention and protection against lightning. Itsdifference is in its size and weight, that modify its workingcapacity and protection radius. Being possible to adjust andenlarge the coverage areas to adapt to the protection needsof the structures and the area. We can protect any type ofstructure except wind turbines. For further information checkpoint 16 in the PDCE Instruction Manual.

6. COMPOSITION MATERIALS AND PARTS:

PARTS MATERIAL ELECTRICAL

CHARACTERISTICS

DESCRIPTION

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Aluminum

Upper electrode Upper hemisphere

2 PVC Electrical insulator Nipple

3 Aluminum Lower electrode with electric and mechanical connection

Lower hemisphere with main axis and mast adapter

7. WEIGHT AND EXTERNAL MEASURES OF THE PDCE MODELS

MEASURES PDCE-SERTEC

Height mm 377,6

Width mm 241,7

Weight kg 7,222

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2.6. PDCE INSTALLATION GUIDE

1. INSTALLATION OF THE CONDUCTOR DOWNSPOUT.

When possible, the downspout of the conductor cable that

ELECTRIC VALIDATION OF THE CONDUCTOR

DOWNSPOUT:

Once the electric installation is done, in any of the

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When possible, the downspout of the conductor cable thatconnects the PDCE with the ground will be as direct aspossible. The connection cables of the equipotential masseswill be connected to it along its path. The cable will have aminimum section of 50 mm and its path will be secured byadequate flanges or staples. In all the cases, it will be avoidedto create curves with inferior radius to 20 cms. When possible,it will be guaranteed that the cable path is always descendentfrom the PDCE to the ground in one single path, withoutmaking ascensions, keeping as much as possible verticalcourse. In the event that the cable is exposed to possiblebreakage due to vandalism or passing vehicles it will need tobe protected with a metal pipe for its mechanical protection. Inother circumstances where the structures to be protected areperfect electric conductors with a superior section than theconductor cable, the structure itself can be used as electricconductor, signaling it as a LPS cable. In this case, a cable willbe connected directly from the PDCE to the structure in itshighest part, at the height of the mast, and another cable in thelow part from the structure to the sacrifice electrodes.

Once the electric installation is done, in any of theconfiguration scenarios, we will check the electric continuity tovalidate that the PDCE and the ground are electricallyconnected, and that the electric measure of the cable thatconnects them it is not higher to zero ohms of resistancebetween them.

2. CONSTRUCTION OF THE EARTH SYSTEM.

Given that the resistance in ohms of the different land types,can vary considerably during the year because ofmeteorological changes, we will always search the bestlocation and as close as possible to the lightning rod vertical,and if possible in a humid area. In all the cases, at least, it willbe used a total surface of electrodes in contact with the land,equal or superior to 1 m. The electrodes to build the groundcan have the form of a javelin or metal plaques, made ofcopper, aluminum or zinc.IMPORTANT: In no case stainless steel electrodes will beused, and neither will be serially connected to the groundfilters or inductances that can slow the flow of currents in theground cable or polarize it.

ELECTRIC VALIDATION OF THE GROUND

Once the ground has been built, we will measure its resistancein ohms, referenced to the land, to achieve a value equal orlower to 10 ohms in the set of the ground connected to theelectric installation and the equipotential. If we do not achievethis value, we will place more electrodes and we willincorporate a humidity record in the land all year, by means ofan irrigation drip. Complementarily we can enrich the set of theland/ground with mineral salts.

For doing so, a ditch in the ground will be made, where thebare copper cable will be buried, of at least 35 mm section, andat a minimum depth of 25 cm and maximum of 50 cms. Thisbare copper cable will be referenced to ground by theconnection of the cable to pickaxes of 1.5 m long that will bestuck in the ground within the ditch, and separated betweenthem every 10 meters. To this perimeter cable, all the metallicmasses will be connected electrically by unions of bare coppercable unions of section not inferior to 2.5mm and not superiorto 50mm. With the same objective of achieving a harmonizedequipotential with the masses and the electrical equipment, all

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land/ground with mineral salts.

3. PERIMETER AND EQUIPOTENTIAL CABLE

In order to avoid that the dangerous step currents affect directly to individuals, outside of the protected structure during a storm, it is recommended to make a ring of grounds in the perimeter of the area where exists the possibility of movement of individuals. The objective is assuring the electric security of individuals in the event of lightning strike outside the protection perimeter, minimizing the effects of possible currents that can appear through the land near our protected structure. This is achieved by combining the ground perimeter ring that makes a screen effect, with the equipotential connection of the metal elements that are near the ring and inside of it, in order to reference them all to a ground plane, like could be: fences, garage gates, lampposts, swings, water fountains, aerials, etc.

equipotential with the masses and the electrical equipment, allthe existing electrical grounds, new or old, will be connected tothe PDCE ground, guaranteeing then the same value in ohmsin any point of the installation. All the mechanical and electricalconnections will be made in a PVC or cement box, with theobjective of revising its corrosion during maintenance. In thecase of lands where pickaxes cannot be stuck, the javelins willbe cut in 50 cms chunks, reducing then the separation distancebetween pickaxes in equidistant measures within the 10meters. In case of impossibility of placing pickaxes, theperimeters will be doubled with copper cable as many times asneeded to lower the resistance of the land. As acomplementary technical guide to this installation manual,related with the electrical grounding, the more strict REBTreferences by each country can be taken.

PERIMETER AND EQUIPOTENTIAL ELECTRICAL

VALIDATION:

Once the installation of the perimeter and equipotential cablesis finished, the installation will be validated verifying theelectrical continuity in ohms between the metal elements andthe grounding, being in each step the resistance value 0 ohms.Ultimately, the electrical continuity will be verified between thefurther mass point and the tip of the lightning rod.

c) Once the hole has been made, we will proceed with the preparation of thecopper cable for the electrical connection of the PDCE to the mast.

1-Place the terminal in the copper cable and tighten it with amechanical jaw.

2-Pass the copper cable inside the mast from the lower part to excel 1meter from the upper part of the mast

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4. MOUNTING OF THE PDCE TECHNOLOGY PDCE

LIGHTNING ROD

Once the copper cable of the LPS has been placed in its entireoutline and the mast supports are in their correct position, wehave to mechanize the mast previously with the mounting holebefore placing the PDCE.

MECHANICAL CONNECTION TO THE MAST

a) Once the adequate height has been decided and the mastwith interior section of 42 mm (49 mm exterior), to placethe PDCE, we will need to make a trough hole in the mast toguarantee the support and the mechanical union between thePDCE and the mast.

b) Drill the mast with a through hole of 8 mm and 35 mmfrom the mast border.

3-Loosen the two Allen screws.

4-Insert the cable through the connection terminal of the PDCE until ithits the bottom.

5-Tighten the Allen screws and verify that they are correctly tightenedand that the cable is not released.

6-Place a retractable cover (not supplied), covering the Allen screwsand heat it until it is properly sealed to avoid humidity going in. Finishsealing with silicone or Vaseline fat to avoid chemical reaction with theair.

7-Insert the PDCE in the mast, place the through screw and tighten.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR THE GROUND

CABLE

a) In the bottom part of the PDCE the axis itself ends inthe form of terminal for the connection of thegrounding cable of 35 or 50 mm . It is compulsoryto place a connection terminal at the ground cable toassure the mechanical and electrical connectioninside the PDCE terminal.

ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY VALIDATION OF THE SET

LIGHTNING ROD/GROUNDING

To validate the electrical continuity of the LPS with PDCE ofPDCE technology, once the mast has been placed, its electricalcontinuity will be verified from the ground to the lower part of thePDCE head. For this test, a meter of electrical continuity will beused and it will be verified that the resistance between the twopoints, ground/lightning rod, is zero ohms, (0 ). If the

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inside the PDCE terminal.b) In order to guarantee the electrical continuity of the

lightning rod to the ground, two Allen screws areprovided to mechanically assure the electricalconnection between the ground cable and the PDCElightning rod. To guarantee that no oxidationsoccurs, it is advisable to flood the connection withVaseline, once the electrical connection has beenmade

points, ground/lightning rod, is zero ohms, (0 ). If themeasurement is correct, the mast can be placed in its definitiveposition.

VALIDATION OF THE HEIGHT OF THE PDCE LIGHTNING

ROD

To validate the height of the lightning rod, it will be verified thatthe total height of the head of the lightning rod surpasses 2meters over any other element of the structure. Once revised, apicture of the set mast/PDCE/structure will be taken where thefinished work and the environment can be appreciated. Thisprocedure is essential to sending it with the commissioningrecord.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTATION

INTERNAL PROTECTION ACCORDING TO UNE-EN (IEC) 62305:2012, PART 4 STANDARDS.

As a complementary LPS protection, it is recommended to make an internal protection composed by different fine, medium

and powerful electronic protection technologies. The internal protection is installed in order to void possible sparks as well

as the destruction of electrical equipment inside of the protected area, caused by the effects of indirect over tensions,

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as the destruction of electrical equipment inside of the protected area, caused by the effects of indirect over tensions,

generated by inductions and coupling when lightning strikes near the installation protected with the PDCE LIGHTNING

ROD WITH PDCE TECHNOLOGY.

For its effect of prevention and protection, there will be placed an electronic barrier of over tension protectors, generally not

higher than 50kA, in the general electrical panel, and the discharger will be connected by a ground cable, with a cover, to

an independent ground to the other ground systems or equipotentials. This ground, will only be used to discharge the

residual over tensions of the lightning coming from the network. Its resistance value in ohms will need to be lower than 10

in the worst climate conditions. When possible, the technology to be used as a discharger will have to be a GAS, and not

made of semiconductor electronic components.

COMPLEMENTARY NOTES ON THE PROTECTION AGAINST

LATERAL LIGHTNING STRIKES IN STRUCTURESS OVER

100 M HIGH.

To protect against lightning, in the structures higher tan 100meters, complementary levels of protection will be created every100 meters. In this type of structures, the set of external LPS willbe formed by equipment placed in the upper part of the structureand equipment placed every 100 meters of height placed on the

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perimeter of the structure. The lateral equipment will be arrangedin every corner as a basic distribution, and there will be as manyequipment in lineal form to the perimeter, according to thedistances of connection of the radius of lineal protection, in a waythat the lateral equipment, can be seen between them and theirprotection radius are overlapped 10 meters each one, i.e. for thePDCE-100 model, the maximum distance between them will be180 meters.

The equipment will be placed in brackets adapted to the structureand separated of it by 50 cm with a vertical inclination degree of5%, in a way that it is inclined outwards of the structure.Electrically all the PDCE lightning rods will be connected by aperimeter cable at every level of lateral protection and, every setof perimeter rings will be connected to the upper PDCE and to theearth system by at least 2 copper cables of 50 mm of section.This configuration of the LPS is made to guarantee theequipotential union of all the equipment referenced to earth. Theearth value for these type of high altitude protections needs tohave a maximum value of 5 ohms. For the design of protection ofstructures of altitude higher than 500 meters and of irregular andsingular architectural forms, contact the manufacturer.

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Attracts or captures lightning

Increased risk of fire or explosion

Generates over-voltages

Create high voltage electrical hazards

Does not meet occupational risk prevention

Does not meet the basic requirements of the Technical Building Code

Doesnt excite or capture lightning

Protects against all types of structure fire

Doesnt generate over-voltages

Doesnt pose electrical hazards

Aids in the prevention of occupational hazards

It meets the basic requirement of the TechnicalBuilding Code

Technological Differences between PDCE and Franklin Standard Lightning Rod

Franklin conventional lightning

Does not meet the basic requirements of the Technical Building Code

Does not meet Low Voltage Electrotechnical

Generates effects of electromagnetic compatibility

The ground connection is NOT compatible with electrical grounding of low voltage in the REBT.

Some are radioactive

Indirectly generates electromagnetic pollution

The product can not be certified, for not fulfillingthe objective of protecting

The price is NOT competitive in relation to security

No warranty of protection

It meets the basic requirement of the TechnicalBuilding Code

Meets Low Voltage Electrotechnical Regulations

Doesnt generates effects of electromagnetic compatibility

The ground connection is compatible with electricalgrounding of low voltage according to REBT.

Not radioactive and is manufactured accordingTo RoHS

Environmentally friendly

The product is certified by Bureau Veritas

The price is VERY competitive in relation to security

Manufactured with warranty against defect

Electrostatic De-ionisation Device

(EDD)

William Burry F. GellaManaging Director, G&C Phil-Ital Trade, Inc.

+639228991764,+639193886600

+639054822769,+6323464995

[email protected]

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