Grounding
The part responsible for dissipating lightning energy
The ground connection is the part of the system that is responsible for safely dispersing the lightning current. For this reason, it is necessary to take into account some aspects at the time of its installation, since the safety of the entire installation will depend on the correct functioning of the ground connection.
First of all, for the system to function correctly, it is necessary that the value of the ground connection of the lightning rod with a priming device be below 10 ohms.
The layout of the grounding system is also important. The most suitable configuration to obtain the best value with the fewest number of elements is in triangle or goose foot.
In addition, whenever possible, it is convenient to have the earth connections interconnected and, preferably, by means of a spark gap.
Electrodes
Active electrode with moisture exchanger and drainage of ionic compound especially indicated for carrying out grounding in very high resistivity terrain. Includes stainless steel connector for conductors from Ø 8 to 10 mm and flat up to 30 mm.
| Reference | Material | Diameter | Lenght | Form |
| AS500070 | Copper + Composite | 28 mm | 1500 mm | Vertical |
| AS500071 | Copper + Composite | 28 mm | 2000 mm | Vertical |
| AS500080 | Copper + Composite | 50 mm | 1500 mm | Vertical |
| AS500081 | Copper + Composite | 50 mm | 2000 mm | Vertical |
| Complies with: IEC 62305, UL 467, EN 50164, UNE 21186, NFC 17102 and NP 4426 |
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Rigid graphite electrode indicated for making earth connections in particularly aggressive terrain. Includes stainless steel connector for conductors from Ø 8 to 10 mm and flat up to 30 mm.
| Reference | Material | Diameter | Length | Drilling |
| AS500040 | Rigid graphite | 50 mm | 400 mm | 2 m |
| AS500041 | Rigid graphite | 50 mm | 800 mm | 2 m |
| Complies with: UNE 21186, NFC 17102 and NP 4426 |
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Copper-plated steel electrode for grounding with a high degree of resistance to corrosion.
| Reference | Material | Diameter | Lenght | Covering | Finish |
| AS500101 | Copper plated steel | 14,2 mm | 2 m | 254 microns | Smooth |
| AS500131 | Copper plated steel | 14,2 mm | 2 m | 100 microns | Smooth |
| AS500161 | Copper plated steel | 14,2 mm | 2 m | 254 microns | Threaded |
| Complies with: BS 7430, BS 6651, UL 467, NFPA 780, IEC 62305, EN 50164, UNE 21186, NFC 17102 and NP 4426 | |||||
Stainless steel electrode for grounding. with a high degree of corrosion resistance.
| Reference | Material | Diameter | Length | Finish |
| AS500133 | Stainless steel | 14,2 mm | 2 m | Smooth |
| Complies with: IEC 62305, EN 50164, UNE 21186, NFC 17102 and NP 4426 | ||||
Accessories for electrodes
Accessory for extension and driving of the electrodes.
| Reference | Material | For electrode |
| AS500140 | Bronze / Copper | SMOOTH of Ø 14,2 mm |
| AS500190 | Bronze / Copper | THREADED of Ø 14,2 mm |
| Complies with: UNE 21186, NFC 17102 and NP 4426 | ||
Staples for joining electrodes with grounding conductors.
| Reference | Material | For electrode | For round conductor | For flat conductor |
| AS500330 | Copper | Up to Ø 20 mm | Up to 70 mm2 | Up to 30 mm |
| AS500390 | Brass | Up to Ø 14,2 mm | Up to 70 mm2 | – |
| AS500391 | Bronze | Up to 5/8” | – | – |
| Complies with: UNE 21186, NFC 17102 and NP 4426 | ||||
Connect round conductors to steel constructions. It is possible to connect longitudinal and transverse terminals.
| Reference | Material | For metallic structures | For round conductor |
| AS500380 | Steel | From 5 to 18 mm | Ø 20 mm |
| Complies with: UNE 21186, NFC 17102 and NP 4426 | |||
Accessories for extension and nailing of stainless steel electrodes.
| Reference | Accessories | Material | For electrode |
| AS500250 | Screw | Hardened steel | Ø 16 mm |
| AS500251 | Spike | Stainless steel | Ø 16 mm |
| AS500252 | Nailed point | Stainless steel | Ø 16 mm |
| AS500280 | Nailed point | Galvanized steel | Ø 20 mm |
| Complies with: UNE 21186, NFC 17102 and NP 4426 | |||
Grounding improvers
Totally ecological, non-corrosive, very hygroscopic and fast-acting ionic compound that substantially improves the conductivity of the ground.
| Reference | Material | Weight |
| AS500460 | 3 compounds | 3 kg |
| Complies with: EN 50164, UNE 21186, NFC 17102 and NP 4426 | ||
Plates with connector for conductors recommended as grounding electrodes to obtain a very low resistance in very rocky terrain due to the large surface in contact with the ground.
| Reference | Material | Dimensions | For conductor |
| AS500401 | Cobre | 500 x 500 x 1,5 mm | 6 |
| AS500411 | Cobre | 500 x 500 x 1,5 mm | 8 |
| Complies with: UNE 21186, NFC 17102 and NP 4426 | |||
Inspection pit for grounding
Stainless steel connection bridge for the equipotential bonding of earthing electrodes and round conductors of Ø 8/10 mm and flat conductors up to 30 mm wide.
| Reference | Material | Dimensions | Connections | For inspection pit |
| AS500540 | Stainless steel | 60 x 5 x 196 mm | 6 | AS500512 |
| AS500541 | Stainless steel | 60 x 5 x 242 mm | 8 | AS500513 |
| Complies with: EN 50164, UNE 21186, NFC 17102 and NP 4426 | ||||
Equipotential bonding
Compensation and equipotentiality bars to be fixed using thermostable, self-extinguishing, halogen-free and UV-resistant insulators. With a connection system using M-10 stainless steel screws, which allows the joining of conductors of different types and sections using suitable connection terminals.
| Reference | Material | Dimensions | connections |
| AS500570 | Copper | 250 x 40 x 5 mm | 6 |
| AS500571 | Copper | 310 x 40 x 5 mm | 8 |
| AS500572 | Copper | 370 x 40 x 5 mm | 10 |
| AS500573 | Copper | 430 x 40 x 5 mm | 12 |
| AS500580 | Stainless steel | 250 x 40 x 6 mm | 6 |
| AS500581 | Stainless steel | 310 x 40 x 6 mm | 8 |
| AS500582 | Stainless steel | 370 x 40 x 6 mm | 10 |
| AS500583 | Stainless steel | 430 x 40 x 6 mm | 12 |
| Complies with: DIN EN 62561-1 | |||
Fixed connection points to connect to the framework of the structure or ground system.
| Reference | Material | Contact plate | Length | Weight | Thread |
| AS500135 | Stainless steel | Ø 80 mm | 190 mm | 217 gr. | M-10 |
| Complies with: UNE 21186, NFC 17102 and NP 4426 | |||||
| NOTE |
| If you need an accessory for grounding with different characteristics, contact us and our technical department will advise you on the most appropriate choice. |
