ERICO SYSTEM 1000

ESE Lightning Protection Products

 Active Protection

ERICO is a trusted world leader for

providing high-quality grounding
solutions, lightning protection and surge
protection technologies. By recognizing
the importance of an integrated lightning
protection strategy, ERICO has incorporated
several major concepts into a Six Point Plan
of Protection:

1. Capture the lightning strike

2. Convey this energy to ground
3. Dissipate energy into the
grounding system
4. Bond all ground points together
5. Protect incoming AC power feeders
6. Protect low voltage data/
telecommunications circuits

ERICO operates in every region of the world

and supports the global market with an
extensive distribution network, helping to
ensure that ERICO products and expertise are
available for any project, regardless of size or
location. Dedicated consulting teams assess
the requirements of any project and provide
guidance for optimal lightning protection
ERICO offers three versions of the ERICO®
solutions. 1
INTERCEPTOR ESE i-Series air terminals:

An unparalleled level of engineering • SI25i with a triggering advance of 25 μs

support and experience is involved in the • SI40i with a triggering advance of 40 μs
development of grounding, lightning • SI60i with a triggering advance of 60 μs
protection and surge protection products.
These early streamer emission air terminals 2
ERICO has developed specialized design
(ESEAT) are in accordance with the 2011
software to integrate all aspects affecting
edition of NF C 17-102. The design
system performance, including local
requirements, protection level calculations
conditions, to help ensure that requirements
and protection radius are obtained from this
of relevant standards are met or exceeded.
standard.
ERICO’s products are manufactured to
Due to the internal control circuit, the ERICO
ISO® 9001:2008 and are subjected to
INTERCEPTOR ESE i-Series enables the early 3
rigorous field and laboratory testing
launching of an upward leader compared to
and computer modeling during product
other passive components.
development. The products are supported by
test reports, technical papers, literature and
1. Strike tip
installation instructions.
2. Insulator ring
3. High voltage control section

SI60i

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 Testing and Working Principles

General Documentary information &

Testing Tests identification
The ERICO® INTERCEPTOR ESE i-Series has been extensively
tested at an independent high-voltage laboratory* in Marking tests
accordance with the revised 2011 requirements of French
NF C 17-102. The testing, as defined in the standard, was
designed to simulate naturally occurring conditions and allow Mechanical
comparison of the performance between differing types of Tests Inspection of dimensional
characteristics
lightning protection systems.

The test simulates natural field conditions where a field

impulse (from the downward leader approaching ground, Environmental Salt mist treatment
simulated by a Marx Generator with a long front time) is Tests
superimposed onto a permanent field (from the charge Humid sulphurous
between cloud and ground, simulated in the laboratory by a atmosphere treatment
DC generator).

The corona at the tip of the rod is measured by a photo- Electrical

multiplier that enables the determination of the triggering Tests Voltage withstanding
time of both the simple rod air terminal (SRAT) and the ESEAT.
The average value is then determined for both a simple rod
and the ESEAT. T(SRAT) is then subtracted from T(ESEAT) to
achieve the ΔT advantage for the ERICO INTERCEPTOR ESE Early Streamer
Emission Tests Experimental assembly
i-Series.

The 2011 revision of the standard has defined more rigorous

Recording of climatic parameters
environmental and performance criteria during terminal
testing and has created a higher standard for early streamer
emission terminals. The requirements became effective
Measuring of early
September 2012. streamer emission

* Test reports available upon request.

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Testing and Working Principles

Working Principles
During thunderstorm conditions when the
lightning down leader is approaching ground
level, an upward leader may be created by any
surface. In the case of a passive lightning rod,
the upward leader propagates only after a long
period of charge reorganization. In the case
of the ERICO® INTERCEPTOR ESE i-Series, the
initiation time of an upward leader is greatly
reduced. The ERICO INTERCEPTOR ESE i-Series
generates controlled magnitude and frequency
pulses at the tip of the terminal during high
static fields prior to a lightning discharge.
This enables the creation of an upward leader
from the terminal that propagates toward
the downward leader coming from the
thundercloud.

ERICO® INTERCEPTOR i-series ESE

Early Streamer Emission
Lightning Terminal

According to
the NF C 17-102
and similar
ESE standards

Features
• Designed and tested to NF C 17-102 and
SI60i
similar standards

• 304 stainless steel design suitable for most

environments
SI40i • Available in three models to suit specific site
requirements

• Suitable for use with a variety of

downconductor systems, including tape, cable,
smooth-weave, Isolated Downconductor
SI25i
(ISODC) and ERICO® ERICORE conductor

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 Protecting Areas
According to NF C 17-102:2011, the standard protection radius (Rp) of the ERICO® INTERCEPTOR ESE i-Series is linked to
ΔT (below), the protection levels I, II, III or IV (as calculated in EN 62305-2) and the height (h) of the ERICO INTERCEPTOR
ESE i-Series above the structure or feature to be protected (defined by NF C 17-102 as a minimum 2 m).

Rp

Protection Protection Level I Protection Level II Protection Level III Protection Level IV
Level (99%, D = 20 m) (97%, D = 30 m) (91%, D = 45 m) (84%, D = 60 m)
Model SI25i SI40i SI60i SI25i SI40i SI60i SI25i SI40i SI60i SI25i SI40i SI60i
ΔT (μs) 25 40 60 25 40 60 25 40 60 25 40 60
h (m) Rp (m) Protection Radius
2 17 23 32 19 26 34 23 30 40 26 34 44
3 25 35 48 26 39 52 34 45 59 39 50 65
4 34 46 64 39 52 68 46 60 78 52 67 87
5 42 58 79 49 65 86 57 75 97 65 83 107
6 43 59 79 49 66 86 58 76 97 66 84 107
7 44 59 79 50 66 87 59 76 98 67 85 108
8 44 59 79 51 67 87 60 77 99 68 86 108

Where h≥5 m, then Rp can be calculated from

Rp (h) = 2rh - h2 + Δ(2r+Δ)

Where 2 m ≤ h ≤ 5 m, then Rp can be calculated from

Rp = h x Rp(5) / 5
Rp (h) (m) is the protection radius at a given height h
h (m) is the height of the ESEAT tip over the
horizontal plane through the furthest
point of the object to be protected
r (m) 20 m for protection level I
30 m for protection level II
45 m for protection level III
60 m for protection level IV
Δ (m) Δ = ΔT x 106
Field experience has proved that Δ is equal
to the efficiency obtained during the ESEAT
evaluation tests

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 Design

The aim of lightning protection design is to mitigate

all the factors that can impact the lightning risk. The
requirements of EN62305-2 provide guidance on
calculation and selection of protection levels for each
specific application. ERICO’s series of SIM and ER masts
and support hardware provide a
wide range of mounting options
ERICO’s unique computer-aided program provides design for both cantilevered and guyed
support for a variety of design techniques and standards, installations.
including NF C 17-102. Based on individual site
parameters, such as structure dimensions, terminal type
and protection requirements, each Lightning Protection
System Design (LPSD) is customized for the project. It
provides elevation, 3-D and plan views enabling terminal
location, downconductor routing and grounding system
requirements to be optimized for your facility.

LPSD Design
Software

System Requirements:
The design and installation of the terminals should be Each downconductor requires a test clamp and dedicated
completed in compliance with the requirements of the earth system of 10 ohms or less. The lightning protection
French Standard NF C 17-102. In addition to terminal ground should be connected to the main building ground
placement requirements, the standard requires a minimum and any nearby buried metallic items. The NF C 17-102
of two paths to ground per terminal for non-isolated and similar ESE standards requirements for inspection
conductor systems. A downconductor cross-sectional and testing range from each year to every four years
area of ≥50 mm2 is specified. The downconductors are to dependent upon location and protection level selected.
be secured at three points per meter with equipotential Refer to your ERICO representative or the ERICO® SYSTEM
bonding made to nearby metallic items. 1000 installation manual for additional information.

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 Importance of Grounding
The transient nature of lightning with its associated fast
rise times and large magnitude currents mean that special
consideration needs to be given to grounding for lightning
protection to be effective. A poorly grounded system
increases the likelihood of the strike flashing over to the
structure and/or finding a non-preferred path within the
structure. Many factors, such as soil resistivity variations,
installation accessibility, layout and existing physical
features are all site-specific and tend to affect decisions on
grounding methods employed. The primary requirements
of a direct strike grounding system are to:

• Efficiently dissipate lightning energy into the ground

• Help protect equipment and personnel
• Provide good corrosion resistance/long life

Test Clamp

ERICO also recommends the use of Ground Enhancement

Material (GEM) to ensure an optimal ground. GEM is a
low-resistance, non-corrosive, carbon dust-based material
that helps improve grounding effectiveness, especially in
areas of poor conductivity. GEM contains cement, which
hardens when set to provide a permanent, maintenance-
free, low-resistant grounding system that never leaches
or washes away. GEM does not adversely affect soil and
Permanent
Exothermic will not leach ions or contaminate ground water. GEM
Connection conforms to IEC 62561-7 Standard, and is identified in
NF C 17-102 as an option for reducing soil resistivity.

Low Impedance Ground

The ground electrode system should be corrosion resistant

and bonded to the structural ground system. Copper and
copper-bonded steel are the most common materials used
for grounding conductors. Mechanical coupling can be
used to join ground conductors, but suffers from corrosion
effects when dissimilar metals are involved. In addition
to mechanical strength, ERICO® CADWELD® connections
provide excellent, low-impedance and long-life electrical
connections with excellent corrosion resistance.
ERICO recommends an annual inspection and maintenance
program to verify the long-term effectiveness of the
lightning protection and grounding system.

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 Ordering Information
Air Terminals
ERICO® INTERCEPTOR SI
SI25i 25 μs 1.53 kg
SI40i 40 μs 1.53 kg
SI60i 60 μs 1.53 kg

Masts Accessories
Guy Kit
GUYKIT4MGRIP (701305) 4m 0.4 kg
GUYKIT7MGRIP (701315) 7m 0.7 kg

Guy kits for 4 m and 7 m vertical guy heights.

Cable Tie
CABTIESS (701420) 0.05 kg

520 mm stainless steel cable tie for strapping

downconductor to lower mast sections.

Mast Bracket
ALOF1GS (702175) 1.5 kg

280 mm galvanized steel bracket for

masts 28 to 68 mm diameter.

Lightning Event Counter

Digital Lightning Event Counter
LECV 0.3 kg

Digitally records quantity, hour and date of

lightning strikes for retrieval during inspections.

Mechanical Lightning Event Counter

LECIV (702050) 0.685 kg

Installed on downconductor to record number of

lightning strikes.

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 Ordering Information for Europe and Asia

Masts and Bases Accessories

Masts and Bases Mast Clamp
SIM28A2 Upper section, 2 m 2.3 kg TMC-SS (702165) 0.2 kg
SIM33B2 Mid section, 2 m 3.5 kg
SIM33B3 Mid section, 3 m 5.3 kg Clamp for connecting 25x3, 30x2 or 8 mm
SIM40C2 Lower section, 2 m 4.0 kg diameter conductor to SIM masts.
SIM40C3 Lower section, 3 m 6.1 kg
SIMBASE2840 Base 1.2 kg
SIM28XX Mast diameter 28 mm
SIM33XX Mast diameter 33 mm Mast Bracket
SIM40XX Mast diameter 40 mm ACF-2-GS (103100) 2.1 kg

Parallel pipe clamp for masts 30 to 50 mm

diameter. Supplied as set of two brackets.
Adapters
Mast Adapter
INTCPTMI16AT 0.1 kg Waterproof Cone
WPC (702230) 0.07 kg
SIM28 to 16 mm air terminal.

Mast Adapter
INTCPTSIIERICOR 0.1 kg

ERICO® ERICORE to SIi terminal.

Mast Butt Adapter

INTCPTADBUTTSII 0.05 kg

Required to mount the ERICO® INTERCEPTOR

Air Terminal into the FRP mast. For use with
INTCPTSIIERICOR.

Cantilevered
Guyed Masts:
Masts:
Mast Height (m) 2 4 5 6 7 8 Mast Height (m) 4 5 7

Height above roof

SIM28A2 X X X X X X 3 4 5
plane (m)
SIM33B2 X X
SIM33B3 X X X SIM28A2 X X X

SIM40C2 X X SIM33B2 X
SIM33B3 X X
SIM40C3 X
SIM40C2 X
SIMBASE2840 X X X X X X
CABTIESS 8 10 14
GUYKIT4M/GRIP X X X X X ALOF1GS 2 2 3
GUYKIT7M/GRIP X X
CABTIESS 4 8 10 12 14 16
BASEADAPTER40 X X

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 Ordering Information for North America and South America
Masts and Bases Accessories
Masts and Bases Mast Clamp
ER1-1000-SS (702255) Upper section, 1 m 3.5 kg LPC570 0.2 kg
ER1-2000-SS (702260) Upper section, 2 m 6.2 kg
ER2-2000-SS (702265) Mid section, 2 m 4.9 kg Clamp for connecting stranded conductor to
ER2-3000-SS (702270) Mid section, 3 m 7.3 kg ER mast.
ER3-2000-SS (702275) Lower section, 2 m 5.3 kg
ER3-3000-SS (702280) Lower section, 3 m 7.9 kg
ER2-BASE-SS (702290) Base for ER2 mast 5.2 kg
ER3-BASE-SS (702295) Base for ER3 mast 5.6 kg
ER1-xxxx-SS mast diameter 25 mm
ER2-xxxx-SS mast diameter 32 mm
ER3-xxxx-SS mast diameter 38 mm

Adapters
Adapter
INTCPTSIIER1 0.1 kg

SIi terminal to ER1 mast.

Adapter
INTCPTSIIER2 0.1 kg

SIi terminal to ER2 mast.

Cantilevered
Guyed Masts
Masts:
Mast Height (m) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Mast Height (m) 3 4 6 7
ER11000SS X Height above roof
2 3 4 5
plane (m)
ER12000SS X
ER11000SS X
ER22000SS X X X ER22000SS X
ER23000SS X X X X ER23000SS X X X
ER32000SS X ER32000SS X

ER33000SS X X X X ER33000SS X X
CABTIESS 6 8 10 14
ER2BASESS X X
ALOF1GS 2 2 3 3
ER3BASESS X X X X X
INTCPTSIIER1 X
GUYKIT4M/GRIP X X X X
INTCPTSIIER2 X X X
GUYKIT7M/GRIP X X X X
CABTIESS 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
INTCPTSIIER1 X X
INTCPTSIIER2 X X X X X

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 Other Lightning Protection and Grounding Accessories

PDCUC 711352
WPC 702230

STCS253
Guy Kit 701305
DCCS253

SDH-3-GI 107500

Refer to the ERICO®

Lightning Protection
Catalogs for other
LEC-IV 702050
available conductors,
hardware and
ordering codes.

This illustration is not drawn to scale, GF-302 503900

nor does it portray an actual or typical GEM25A
CCJ-70-CA 102700
application. It is designed to illustrate
some of the major components of the
ERICO Lightning Protection System and PCF-40-GS 102800
their relationship with one another.

WARNING
ERICO products shall be installed and used only as indicated in ERICO’s product instruction sheets and training materials. Instruction sheets are available at www.erico.com and from your ERICO customer service representative.
Improper installation, misuse, misapplication or other failure to completely follow ERICO’s instructions and warnings may cause product malfunction, property damage, serious bodily injury and death.
WARRANTY
ERICO products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of shipment. NO OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), SHALL EXIST IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR USE OF ANY ERICO PRODUCTS. Claims for errors, shortages, defects or nonconformities ascertainable upon inspection must be made in writing within 5 days
after Buyer’s receipt of products. All other claims must be made in writing to ERICO within 6 months from the date of shipment or transport. Products claimed to be nonconforming or defective must, upon ERICO’s prior written approval
in accordance with its standard terms and procedures governing returns, promptly be returned to ERICO for inspection. Claims not made as provided above and within the applicable time period will be barred. ERICO shall in no event be
responsible if the products have not been stored or used in accordance with its specifications and recommended procedures. ERICO will, at its option, either repair or replace nonconforming or defective products for which it is responsible
or return the purchase price to the Buyer. THE FOREGOING STATES BUYER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF ERICO WARRANTY AND FOR ANY CLAIM, WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, TORT OR NEGLIGENCE, FOR LOSS OR
INJURY CAUSED BY THE SALE OR USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
ERICO excludes all liability except such liability that is directly attributable to the willful or gross negligence of ERICO’s employees. Should ERICO be held liable its liability shall in no event exceed the total purchase price under the contract.
ERICO SHALL IN NO EVENT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF BUSINESS OR PROFITS, DOWNTIME OR DELAY, LABOR, REPAIR OR MATERIAL COSTS OR ANY SIMILAR OR DISSIMILAR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE INCURRED BY BUYER.

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