When the device detects a lightning strike, this pulse is detected by an electronic circuit and reflected on the display. The device takes energy from a battery inside.
A rechargeable battery is used in the device. The charge level of the battery can be monitored on the LCD screen. When the charge level drops, it can be charged via the test / charge socket on the lower side.
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.