Lightning and surge protection

An active lightning protection system is an atmospheric high-pulse voltage protection device made from stainless steel that does not contain any radioactive or electrical voltage devices. Air terminal emits a high-pulse voltage signal at a precisely defined and controlled frequency and amplitude. Energy is sourced from the ambient electrical field present during a storm. The resulting arresting of the lightning discharge is efficient with controlled routing to a specified grounding point thanks to the protective umbrella formed over the protected structures.

WAT Franklinplus is a new active lightning protection technology developed in the USA using a highly sophisticated electronic device based on the latest research into plasma technologies and electronic lasers to significantly increase precision and reliability. Thanks to their robust design, WAT Franklinplus active lightning conductors function in the worst weather conditions for their entire design life cycle of 50 years. WAT Franklinplus active lightning conductors are manufactured in the European Union and certified under the NF C 17-102:2011 standard.

Advantages

• prevents secondary discharges from propagating during a lightning strike
• minimally invasive to the roof cladding and structure of the building
• seamless integration of conductive straps and conductors into buildings with modern architecture
• high level of surge protection for building electrical and electronic gear
• minimum of installation work required
• minimum costs for repair, maintenance and inspection
• reduced scope of earthworks in civic settings
• maintenance-free operation