INGESCO PDC.E 60 RT LIGHTNING ROD

INGESCO® PDC.E electronic lightning rod with ESE system and remote testing

Active external lightning protection for all types of structures and open areas.

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  • 100% discharge capture efficiency.
  • High level of protection: Class I, with a protection radius of up to 120 m (Δt = 60 μs).
  • Remote testing via Bluetooth using a mobile app (iOS and Android).
  • Full control over the lightning rod’s status, without intermediaries.
  • Periodic air terminal checks directly from your own device.
  • Dual ESE system (capacitive circuit and atmospheric accelerator).
  • Maximum withstand current of 200 kA.
  • Integrated photovoltaic panel to power the testing module.
  • QR code authentication system.

As a downward leader approaches from a storm cloud, the INGESCO® PDC.E 60 RT ESE lightning rod detects the increase in the atmospheric electric field and stores energy in its capacitor. When the electric field reaches a critical level, the atmospheric accelerator releases the stored energy, generating an upward leader of ions that creates a preferential path to channel the lightning discharge to earth, preventing it from striking the protected area or structure.

The INGESCO® PDC.E 60 RT incorporates a dual ESE system: a capacitive circuit using the latest technology and an atmospheric accelerator that generates the upward leader. The system has been tested by LABELEC (High Voltage Laboratory accredited by ENAC under No. 307/LE681 in accordance with ISO 17025) and verified under natural field conditions.

Its key distinguishing feature is its remote testing system via Bluetooth. Using the INGESCO mobile app, available for iOS and Android, users can independently carry out periodic checks on the air terminal and instantly obtain diagnostic information, the battery level and the test result, with geolocation of the installation. Users retain full control over the lightning rod’s status, without intermediaries or the need to dismantle the equipment.

The device’s performance is defined by Δt, which represents the triggering time advance compared with a conventional lightning rod and enables its protection radius to be calculated in accordance with NF C 17-102:2011, UNE 21186:2011 and NP 4426:2013.

Characteristics

The INGESCO® PDC.E 60 RT air terminal is an electronic ESE lightning rod with the following technical specifications:

  • Dual ESE system, comprising a capacitive circuit using the latest technology and an atmospheric accelerator that generates the upward leader.
  • Integrated remote testing module with Bluetooth connectivity and a mobile app (iOS/Android).
  • Photovoltaic panel providing autonomous power for the testing system, with an integrated LiPo battery (UN 3481/PI 967).
  • Structure manufactured from AISI 316L stainless steel.
  • Maximum tested current: 200 kA.
  • Dimensions: overall height of 531 mm, body diameter of Ø 83 mm and tip diameter of Ø 18 mm. Weight: 4,990 g.
  • Integrated adapter for a 1¼" mast (Ø 35.5 mm).
  • Testing device operating temperature range: −20 °C to 50 °C.
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The PDC.E 60 RT complies with all applicable requirements under UNE 21186:2011 and NF C 17-102:2011. The testing device complies with IEC 62561-1:2023 and the electromagnetic compatibility requirements of IEC 61000-6-2:2019 and IEC 61000-6-4:2019.

It has successfully passed the triggering time evaluation test (Annex C of UNE 21186:2011 and NF C 17-102:2011) at the LABELEC High Voltage Laboratory, as well as mechanical tensile and bending tests to failure. Our company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and ISO 14001:2015 environmental certification.

The INGESCO PDC.E 60 RT lightning rod comes with an extended warranty of 5 years against any manufacturing defect, delivering effective performance under all atmospheric and environmental conditions. The remote testing module is covered by the standard warranty for its components: 3 years against manufacturing defects.