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Overview

This part of IEC 62561 deals with requirements and tests for lightning protection system components (LPSC) that may be used to determine the number of impulses or rated currents on specific conductors in connection with lightning protection systems (LPS) designed and installed in accordance with the IEC 62305 series of standards. This part of IEC 62561 specifies the requirements and tests for devices intended to count the number of lightning strikes based on the current flowing in a conductor. This conductor can be part of a lightning protection system (LPS) or connected to an SPD installation or other conductors, which are not intended to conduct a significant portion of lightning currents. There are no restrictions on the scope of this document. The standard differs from DIN EN IEC 62561-6 (VDE 0185-561-6):2018-10 as follows: a) a new classification according to the internal circuit of LSCs has been added; b) the tests flowchart in Annex C has been updated to reflect this new classification; c) the applicability of previous tests has been added (Annex D). A lightning strike counter is a device for counting lightning strikes based on the current flowing in a conductor. Additional requirements may be necessary for lightning strike counters intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

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Responsible national committee

DKE/K 251 - Blitzschutzsysteme und Blitzschutzbauteile