) followed subjecting
components simulated lightning discharges to
assess their capacity cope with onerous
conditions.
Independent testing
IEC/BS 62561 series requires manufacturers
to undertake thorough testing and performance
measurement their components order to
gain compliance. that will installed have the
requisite durability survive long term exposure
to the environmental elements whilst retaining
the ability dissipate lightning current safely
and harmlessly earth.
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Testing can include environmental
preconditioning (various treatments such salt
mist spray exposure humid sulphurous
atmosphere etc.
The IEC/BS 62561 series standards defines
the processes which these critical lightning
protection components are judged fit for purpose.
There are currently eight parts the series:
• IEC/BS 62561-1 Lightning protection system
components (LPSC) Part Requirement for
connection components
• IEC/BS 62561-2 Lightning protection system
components (LPSC) Part Requirements for
conductors and earth electrodes
• IEC/BS 62561-3 Lightning protection system
components (LPSC) Part Requirements for
isolating spark gaps (ISG)
• IEC/BS 62561-4 Lightning protection
system components (LPSC) Part 4:
Requirements for conductor fasteners
• IEC/BS 62561-5 Lightning protection system
components (LPSC) Part Requirements for
earth electrode inspection housings and earth
electrode seals
• IEC/BS 62561-6 Lightning protection system
components (LPSC) Part Requirements for
lightning strike counters
• IEC/BS 62561-7 Lightning protection system
components (LPSC) Part Requirements for
earth enhancing compounds
• IEC 62561-8 Lightning protection system
components (LPSC) Part Requirements for
components for isolated LPS.g.
Three specimens the component are tested,
with conductors and specimens prepared and
assembled accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions, e.
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01
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01 Environmental ageing
chamber for ammonia
atmosphere ageing. recommended tightening
torques.—
Technical reference
IEC/BS 62561 series Lightning protection
system components
The IEC/BS 62561 series standards focuses design and performance
of components which are installed external LPS.
Designers/users these systems need be
assured that the components, conductors, earth
electrodes etc
