Ingelec Thunder Arrestor

S2 Ingelec Thunder Arrestor

The device is charged via the lower electrodes using the ambient electrical field (several thousand volts/meter when storms are approaching).

Whilst dynamically assessing the development of the surrounding electrical field, the S2 Ingelec Thunder Arrestor detects the appearance of downward leaders. This innovative and patented OptiMax® system is then activated to neutralize the space charges, which naturally occur around the lightning conductor. The PREVECTRON 3® is ready to operate in
an optimal environment.

The controlled ionization process and the new OptiMax® technology guarantee the triggering of an upward leader ahead of any other protruding point within the area to be protected.

The ambient electrical field increases rapidly when a discharge is imminent and a downward leader descends from cloud to ground. This triggers the ionization process, using a spark ionization system between the upper electrodes and the central tip. The PREVECTRON 3® reacts at the precise moment when the risk of a lightning discharge is imminent.