Introducing ATSTORM

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There are 50 cloud-to-ground discharges per second globally. Oneof the most potentially catastrophic consequences of these discharg-

es is the loss of human life. Addi- tionally, these discharges aectover 30% of US businesses caus- ing over $5 billion in damages dueto loss in production time and eco- nomic damages from the lightningor its consequences such as re.

A proper preventive protection,Lightning Warning System, canavoid these catastrophic incidents.Having site-specic information

about the risk of thunderstormsallows the user to take preventivemeasures in advance to protect today’s modern operations.

ATStorm® is a state of the art, pat- ented, cost-eective, site-specicsolution that is the most tech- nologically advanced Lightning

Warning System available today.Lightning Warning is a key part ofour Total Site and Facility Protec- tion Systems for sensitive electron- ics, prevention of losses in industrial processes, assuring basic servicecontinuity, and prevention of serious accidents.

Together VFC Lightning Protec- tion and Lyncole XIT® Groundingcontinue as the Nation’s leadersin Lightning Protection, Groundingand Surge Suppression Systems.We are proud to partner with Appli- cations Technologies to announceour latest product, ATStorm®.

WHY ATSTORM®v2

Introduction

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applicationsOnce the hazard is detected, preventive actions can be taken. They should always be specic for the “object” (people, structure, open area...) to beprotected. Switch o the main electrical service. Switch on UPS or back up generators. End/Postpone high risk activities. Run devices or operations in“safety mode.” Evacuation of individuals.

OPEN AREASWorkplaces, sports or open air activities, competi- tions, multitudinous events, farming, ranching or

shing activities.INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES

Prevention of loss in industrial processes and operations.

TECHNOLOGYComputers, electric or electronic controls, emergency, alarm or security systems.

Where to apply ATStorm®v2

CONTINUITY OF SERVICEOperations where basic service continuity hasto be assured: telecommunications, power sup- ply, energy transport and distribution, health and

emergency services.INFRASTRUCTUREHarbors, airports, trains, roads, highways, cablerailway.

HAZARDOUS PRODUCTSPrevention of serious accidents involving hazardous products and processes (ammable, radioac - tive, toxic, explosive).

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EVOLUTION & LIFE CYCLE OF A

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However, when the storm clouds are developed, there is a change in po - larization: positive charges on the top part of the cloud, a zone of neg - ative charges in the middle (temperatures of-10 to -20°C) and a smallpositive charge near the freezing point.

As the lower part of the cloud gets charged negatively, a positivecharge is induced on earth and on the elements on it, transformingthe atmosphere into an electric eld that can reach tens of kilovolts

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In normal weather conditions

there is a balance between pos-

itive and negative charges in theatmosphere, where the earth is

more negatively charged than

the atmosphere and the ele-

ments situated on the ground.


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Phase 1 >>

PHASES: Stages of a Lightning Storm

Before the first lightningdischarge, charge

separation can be detectedat ground level using

electric field measuringdevices like ATStorm.

Phase 2 >> Phase 3 >> Phase 4 >>

The first lightning strikefollows the initial chargeseparation about 5 minutes

later. In most cases thefirst discharges are the

intra-cloud type.

Intra-cloud discharges areoften followed by the cloud-to-ground discharges with a

delay that is in the range of afew minutes to an hour. This isassociated to a more mature

phase of the storm.

Reduction of theelectrostatic field until it

gets to repose. At this stagethere is a low probability of

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Key Elements

The key elements of any storm detector are the SENSOR and the INTERFACE .

The state of the art, touch screen interface allows for intuitive system set up andprogramming. All conguration options are available from the touchscreen. Noclumsy switches or dials.

The touchscreen allows a friendly and easy programming of all the system param- eters:

• Alarm levels • Alarm signal (existence and duration of the sound alarm)• Tolerances for the starting and ending of the alarm.

The TOUCHSCREEN Interface

The SENSORIs able to detect the formation of a storm over the areawhere the detector is placed (within a radius of 20 ki- lometers). It has been designed to protect the measure- ment system from the inclemency of the weather, thusenhancing its functioning and its working life. Based on the FCES technology (eld-controlled electro- metric sensor), developed by Aplicaciones Tecnológi- cas, S.A. to enhance the storm detection. This technology is totally electronic and has no mobile or mechanicalparts. It allows detecting even storms which are formedover the area where the detector is placed.

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COST EFFECTIVEWhen we envisioned our new Lightning Warning System, we landed on a remarkable innovativedesign, we also however, were able to uphold the integrity of the design while remaining costeective to all of our clients. Creating a Lightning Warning System, which is the nal pieceof our Total Site and Facility Protection Systems, meant upholding VFC Lightning Protectionand Lyncole XIT® Grounding’s innovative engineering capabilities and heightening industrystandards.

VFC Lightning Protection and Lyncole XIT® Grounding understand the challenge of having tomake the decision to halt activities such as: • Sporting Events • Workplaces where operations for basic service continually have to be assured

(telecommunications...)• Infrastructures such as harbors, airports, trains, and highways.• Making this decision to halt or even postpone these activities due to lightning and when

to resume can be frustrating due to the unpredictability of nature. Lightning in particularis most random in its behavior and cannot be ignored.

Our ATSTORM®v2 Lightning Warning System alleviates these challenges and virtually pays foritself after one use. Industry leaders across the nation have been provided with peace of mindby protecting their employees and customers, infrastructures, and equipment by installingATSTORM®v2 Lightning Warning System as part of their Total Site and Facility ProtectionPlan.

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C O N T A C T U SVFC Lightning Protection and Lyncole XIT® Grounding is your best source for Total Site & Facility Pro- tection needs including: Grounding, Lightning Protection, Surge Suppression and Lightning WarningSystems. Additionally we oer engineering and design services, installation services and educationalcourses all of which are available coast to coast and internationally. Contact us today to ensure your

facility is protected.

VFC Lightning ProtectionHeadquarters

VFC

Hamilton, New Jersey

VFCPhoenix, Arizona

VFCDenver, Colorado

Lyncole XIT® Grounding

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90 Cutler DriveNorth Salt Lake, UT 84054

T. 800.825.1948F. 801.292.4164

www.vfcinc.comwww.z-pen.com

www.lightningwarning.net

200 Whitehead RoadBldg A Suite 114

Hamilton, NJ 08619

T. 609.781.0382F. 817.488.4757

VFC

Dallas, Texas

425 South 48th StreetSuite 110

Tempe, AZ 85281

T. 480.966.0175F. 480.966.0184

1240 Texan TrailSuite 108

Grapevine, TX 76501

T. 817.488.4788F. 817.488.4757

VFC

Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina

1500 West Hampden AveSuite 4J

Sheridan, CO 80110

T. 303.649.4905F. 303.649.4906

112-A Wheaton DriveYoungsville, NC 27596

T. 919.556.0685F. 919.556.0636

VFC

Atlanta, Georgia

3547 Voyager StreetSuite 204

Torrance, CA 90503

T. 800.962.2610F. 310.214.1114

www.lyncole.comwww.lightningwarning.net

Local InstallerT. 210.347.4671

VFCSan Antonio, Texas



VFCChicago, Illinois


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