Lightning Will Strike – Will You Be Prepared?

July 19th, 2018

Last week we presented a webinar ‘Lightning Protection and Grounding Solutions for Wireless Networks‘. This was presetned by Bogdan Klobassa from Times Microwave. This is an excellent presentation that anyone involved in the construction of wireless networks should watch. Bogdan addresses the theory and practical aspects of wireless communication site protection as well as safety and risk management associated with Lightning Discharge.

Through the video you will learn about the fundamentals governing lightning events, proper grounding, bonding and shielding practices, applications of lightning protections devices as well as pertinent industry standards and guidelines.

This video is intended for wireless network designers, implementation and service personnel and network operators. Proper design, implementation and maintenance of wireless infrastructure are essential components in managing uptime, productivity and personnel safety. All attendees will benefit from the latest IEEE, UL, TELCORDIA and IEC recommended standards and practices relating to the field of lightning protection of wireless network.

This presentation capitalizes on many years of design and application engineering experience in the area of lightning protection and grounding. It combines the ‘whole system approach’ to structural and equipment protection for RF, DATA, TELEPHONE, AC, DC and TELEMETRY from lightning induces transients.

Overview of Lightning event and its statistical parameters

  • Lightning voltage & current wave-shapes and energy distribution on coaxial cables
  • Lightning Current and Voltage sharing on coaxial cables
  • EMF Coupling effects on tower and feeder cables during the lightning event

Grounding and bonding fundamentals for Wireless Networks

  • Tower grounding and ‘Ground Potential Rise’ considerations
  • Building /Cabinet grounding techniques
  • Ground resistance and impedance enhancement techniques

Overview of Lightning Protection technologies

  • Structural protection vs. equipment protection
  • RF, AC, DC, Telemetry and waive-guide lightning protection techniques
  • Industry standards governing lightning protection devices

Alliance distributes many different types of lightning protection and grounding solutions. Visit our online catalogue for a selection of what we carry.