When the device detects a lightning strike, it works completely electromechanically using the magnetic effect of this pulse and the numerator counts and displays these pulses. For this reason, it does not need any additional power source to operate and can operate without problems for many years within operating limits.
Assembly and Connections:
The Lightning Counter connection is made with a "serial connection" on the lightning protection system down conductor. In practice, it should be connected to a point that can be followed / seen as easily as possible and will not be damaged. Sample connection details are given above. According to this;
In lightning protection systems installed using Active Lightning Rod and / or Simple Capture Rod (Franklin Rod) and landing from a single line, Lightning Counter can be used on the landing line before the test terminal or instead of the test terminal.
In lightning protection systems such as the Cage Method (Faraday Cage);
1. Possible to get a lightning strike,
2. The highest point of the building / facility,
3. It can be connected to the closest landing line, which is the middle point of the application, before the test terminal or instead of the test terminal.