All of LEC’s Lightning Strike Prevention and Protection Systems use charge transfer technology which continually reduces the charge so that lightning is not as likely to strike. All lightning prevention devices are part of LEC’s Integrated Lightning Solutions that also include surge suppression and grounding systems.

Dissipation Array® System - DAS® Provides over 99% effective strike prevention. The Dissipation Array System is our primary charge transfer technology product. It is a fully custom engineered system designed specifically to fit the environment of each proposed protected area. The DAS is combined with other lightning protection devices, surge protection, and grounding solutions to provide complete protection.

The Dissipation Array® System (DAS®) prevents lightning strikes by reducing the local, storm-induced electric fields, interrupting the formation of upward streamers, thus preventing lightning strikes in the protected area. Because direct strikes are prevented, many secondary effects are eliminated as well.

With a success rate of over 99%, DAS works with grounding and surge technologies to provide complete protection from lightning and other electrical phenomena.

Benefits of DAS

Applications

Spline Ball Ionizer® - SBI® provides 85% - 90% effective strike prevention, all other strikes are collected. The Spline Ball Ionizer operates on the same charge transfer technology as the DAS, however it is generally only used to enhance the protection area the DAS provides or to protect areas the where using the DAS is uneconomical. All stainless and copper materials are used and they are UL listed.

The Spline Ball Ionizer (SBI®) uses the same technology as the DAS®, however, the SBI has been designed to be modular and smaller than the DAS to reduce costs. The SBI is not custom engineered specifically for each site’s needs, so does not prevent as many direct strikes as the DAS. However, it has also been designed to collect the remaining direct lightning strikes. Protection with the SBI is superior to traditional lightning rods which fail about 20% of the time.

Benefits of SBI

Spline Ball Terminal® - SBT® provides up to 85% effective strike prevention, all other strikes are collected. The Spline Ball Terminal is a direct replacement for standard lightning rods. SBTs can be retrofitted into existing lightning rod bases and used in new fully qualified NFPA-780 and UL Master Label systems. SBTs out perform traditional lightning rods by collecting lightning strikes more reliably. SBTs are made of all stainless steel and copper materials and are UL listed.

The SBT prevents most lightning strikes and collects the rest of the strikes and sends them to ground. It is UL listed as a lightning rod (air terminal) so it meets standards such as NFPA-780 and UL-96A. However, the SBT provides better lightning protection than standard lightning rods because the SBT is based on hybrid technology that both prevents and collects strikes it.

Benefits of SBT

Ion Plasma Generator®- IPG® A Strike Collector that provides over 99% effective strike collection. It is often used to protect areas that cannot have strike prevention measures applied. It operates using the same point charge transfer technology; however it is designed to use the charge to collect strikes rather than prevent.

Ion Plasma Generator®- IPG® is a high-efficiency strike collector for use on facilities where strike collection is more feasible than strike prevention. The IPG’s shape, diameter, number of points, and point spacing has been designed to optimize its ability to collect lightning strikes so they can be effectively sent to ground.

Benefits of IPG

Retractable Grounding Assembly (RGA) is the most reliable low-impedance grounding solution for floating roof tanks. The award winning RGA overcomes the problems that face most other floating roof tank grounding systems.
LEC’s Retractable Grounding Assembly (RGA) is the most reliable product for efficiently grounding floating roof tanks, protecting them from the dangerous effects of indirect lightning strikes. When used in conjunction with a DAS® Rim Array, a tank will be protected from both direct and indirect strikes.
The size of the tank determines the number of required RGAs.

Benefits of RGA

The Chem-Rod® grounding rod has the lowest impedance of any of the grounding electrodes. Ground Augmentation Fill is one of the key components that makes the Chem-Rod so. It is specifically mixed to condition the ground to ensure the best grounding connection possible.
The Chem-Rod® has been proven to be the best grounding (earthing) solution of all the electrodes available. The Chem-Rods is so efficient that one Chem-Rod can replace up to ten standard ground rods! Each Chem-Rod has been specifically engineered to provide the best, long-lasting connection between the earth and your assets.

Grounding Options

Smart Ground Meter System utilizes a new type of grounding meter that collects the most precise information about existing grounding systems. The test evaluates your ground effectiveness at a variety of frequencies. Smart ground is only available as a consulting service, recommended for large facilities.

Smart Ground Testing is the most effective ground resistance testing method. It is superior to other ground tests, because Smart Ground Testing services can find any grounding system’s resistance, impedance, weaknesses, and offers solutions so you know what actions to take to resolve your grounding issues.

Advantages of smart ground testing over traditional resistance test methods

AC power surge suppression protects all AC power conduits including the main panel, sub panel and individual devices. All our surge protection can resist surges from lightning or any other capturesse.
Facility Pro The UL-listed Facility-Pro™ for AC power surge protection effectively protects where other surge suppression devices fail. The Facility Pro is designed for your service entrance & subpanel applications (IEEE Class C & B), with high-current handling capabilities and near instantaneous clamping.

Benefits of the Facility Pro

DC power surge suppression is commonly used to protect battery systems, DC power supplies, and cathodic protection systems.
SP VDC Surge Protector For DC Applications
The SP VDC device provides absolute protection for DC equipment. The SP VDC protects against both the high-energy, fast-rising transients and the slower high energy impulses. It uses the same MOV technology the Sandwich block uses, so it can take any surge large or small. The SP VDC is designed for heavy duty applications for low voltage DC options see the DLP listings.

Modern companies are relying more and more on sensitive technology for vital processes. Downtime for any reason is becoming increasingly unacceptable. The low voltage line ensures virtually every sensitive device on your facility has the protection it needs. All low voltage products are part of Integrated Lightning and Surge Suppression Solutions from LEC.

Data & Signal Line Protection

Data Line

Protects a variety of data lines and devices (including DC).

Coaxial Line

Protects all coaxial devices such as TV antennae.

Data Line Protectors

DLP Product Family Overview

The Data Line Protector (DLP) product family includes several different types of DLPs. Every DLP has a series hybrid protection circuit, which includes protection components both in series and parallel. Every DLP has a surge capacity of 10,000 amps per wire and a very fast response time. Every DLP is available in one of ten different clamping voltages, to match customer requirements. With the exception of the DIN-8 products, all DLPs are manufactured as individual modules. Multiple modules can then be stacked together to match the number of wires needing protection.

Available Products

1. DLP-MSB

The DLP-MSB is a surge protector used to protect high data rate and digital circuits. Each DLP-MSB protects one wire and has a single screw termination.

2. DLP-LMSB

The DLP-LMSB is a surge protector used to protect current loop, analog, low frequency and DC circuits with a normal operating current less than 500 milliamps. Each DLP-LMSB protects one wire and has a single screw termination.

3. DLP-L2MSB

The DLP-L2MSB is a surge protector used to protect current loop, analog, low frequency and DC circuits with a normal operating current less than 2 amps. Each DLP-L2MSB protects one wire and has a single screw termination.

4. DLP-MHB

The DLP-MHB is a surge protector used to protect high data rate and digital circuits. Each DLP-MHB protects two wires and has a double screw termination.

5. DLP-LMHB

The DLP-LMHB is a surge protector used to protect current loop, analog, low frequency and DC circuits. Each DLP-LMHB protects two wires and has a double screw termination.

6. DLP-MPB

The DLP-MPB is a surge protector used to protect telephone and communication circuits. Each DLP-MPB protects two wires and has a double punchblock termination.

7. DLP-DIN-8

The DLP-DIN-8 is a din rail mounted surge protector used to protect high data rate and digital circuits. Each DLP-DIN-8 protects 8 wires and has snap-in, barrier strip terminations.

8. DLP-LDIN-8

The DLP-LDIN-8 is a din rail mounted surge protector used to protect current loop, analog, low frequency and DC circuits. Each DLP-LDIN-8 protects 8 wires and has snap-in, barrier strip terminations.

9. Transient Eliminator

For data, telecommunication, and LAN lines.

About CLP Surge Protection

The Coaxial Line Protector (CLP) is the first line of defense for your sensitive high-frequency coaxial equipment from lightning surges and electrical transients for your sensitive equipment.

Lightning Protection Applications

The CLP series coaxial surge protectors have been designed to protect the following devices and technology:
*     TV and Radio Antennas
*     microwaves
*     broadband applications
*     two-way radios
*     cellular equipment
*     GPS equipment