External lightning protection and shielding for data centres
Reliably intercept lightning strikes and channel them into the earthing system via the down-conductor system – this is the task of the external lightning protection system.
Reliably maintain separation distances with HVI Conductors
Depending on the result of the risk analysis and the importance of the data, data centres are assigned to one of four lightning protection classes. If they fall into lightning protection class I, they must fulfil the highest lightning protection requirements. As a planning engineer, you are faced with the challenge of setting the required number of air-termination rods at the correct separation distance. Roofs dense with mounted structures make this placement difficult.
The HVI lightning protection system offers a reliable, space-saving and simple solution. Here the conductor carrying the lightning current is wrapped in insulating material so that you can very easily maintain the necessary separation distances to other conductive building parts or electrical cables and pipelines. And no further actions are necessary.
Using parts of a building for lightning protection
Another option for minimising the separation distance is to use the building structure as a component of the lightning protection system. The shielding measures and the arising equipotential surfaces reduce the electromagnetic field and relieve electrical cables and systems.
You can see what else you need for external lightning protection at the data centre in our overview.
Learn more about the HVI Lightning Protection system
Here we explain how you can easily maintain the necessary separation distances with the high-voltage-resistant, insulated cables of the HVI system.
Our services
We can provide support for your project from the planning to the implementation and beyond. Take advantage of our wide range of practical tools and services.
Design the external lightning protection and earthing systems for your project in accordance with IEC 62305-3. The program automatically creates a bill of materials for further use.
We create the entire lightning protection concept – from the risk analysis and earthing simulation to budget planning – all precisely tailored to your project, and standards-compliant.
