The aim of an external lightning protection system is to protect buildings from direct lightning strikes and fire or from the effects of lightning current.

In this web-based training course you will become familiar with the air-termination system, down conductor and earth-termination system of an external lightning protection system and you will learn how to plan an external lightning protection system.

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Lightning strikes are the main source of surges and jeopardise buildings and installations even if they are protected by a lightning protection system.

Our power supply, communication and information systems are based on sensitive electric and electronic devices.
If these components fail or malfunction, entire systems come to a standstill and the consequences are far-reaching.
It is therefore important to prevent damage to devices, installations and systems.

Lightning and surge protection are vital elements here.

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