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BS EN 62561-3:2017

Superseded

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Lightning protection system components (LPSC) Requirements for isolating spark gaps (ISG)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

07-09-2023

Superseded by

BS EN IEC 62561-3:2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-09-2017

£186.00
Excluding VAT

Committee
GEL/81
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS EN 50164-3. Supersedes 07/30174370 DC. (06/2012) Supersedes 15/30326953 DC. (10/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
30
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

This part of IEC62561 specifies the requirements and tests for isolating spark gaps (ISG) for lightning protection systems. ISGs can be used to indirectly bond a lightning protection system to other nearby metalwork where a direct bond is not permissible for functional reasons. Typical applications include the connection to earth-termination systems of power installations, earth-termination systems of telecommunication systems, auxiliary earth electrodes of voltage-operated, earth fault circuit breakers, rail earth electrode of power and DC railways, measuring earth electrodes for laboratories, installations with cathodic protection and stray current systems, service entry masts for low-voltage overhead cables, bypassing insulated flanges and insulated couplings of pipelines. This does not cover applications where follow currents occur. NOTE Lightning protection system components (LPSC) can also be suitable for use in hazardous conditions such as fire and explosive atmosphere. Due regard will be taken of the extra requirements necessary for the components to be installed in such conditions.

Standards Relationship
EN 62561-3:2017 Identical
IEC 62561-3:2017 Identical
EN 62271-204:2011 Identical

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IEC 62561-1:2017 Lightning protection system components (LPSC) - Part 1: Requirements for connection components
IEC 62305-1:2010 Protection against lightning - Part 1: General principles
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ISO 4892-3:2016 Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 3: Fluorescent UV lamps
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ISO 4892-4:2013 Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 4: Open-flame carbon-arc lamps
ISO 4892-2:2013 Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps
EN 62561-1:2017 Lightning Protection System Components (LPSC) - Part 1: Requirements for connection components
IEC 60068-2-75:2014 Environmental testing - Part 2-75: Tests - Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 62305-4:2010 Protection against lightning - Part 4: Electrical and electronic systems within structures
ISO 6988:1985 Metallic and other non organic coatings Sulfur dioxide test with general condensation of moisture
IEC 60068-2-52:2017 Environmental testing - Part 2-52: Tests - Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium chloride solution)
IEC 62305-3:2010 Protection against lightning - Part 3: Physical damage to structures and life hazard
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