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strike counters (LSC) (IEC 62561-6:2011, modified)
Blitzschutzsystembauteile (LPSC) - Teil 6: Anforderungen an Blitzzähler (LSC) (IEC
62561-6:2011, modifiziert)
Composants de système de protection contre la foudre (CSPF) - Partie 6: Exigences
pour les compteurs de coups de foudre (LSC) (CEI 62561-6:2011, modifiée)
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SIST EN 62561-6:2011

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 62561-6

NORME EUROPÉENNE
September 2011
EUROPÄISCHE NORM

ICS 29.020; 91.120.40 Supersedes EN 50164-6:2009


English version


Lightning protection system components (LPSC) -
Part 6: Requirements for lightning strike counters (LSC)
(IEC 62561-6:2011, modified)


Composants de système de protection Blitzschutzsystembauteile (LPSC) -
contre la foudre (CSPF) - Teil 6: Anforderungen an Blitzzähler (LSC)
Partie 6: Exigences pour les compteurs de (IEC 62561-6:2011, modifiziert)
coups de foudre (LSC)
(CEI 62561-6:2011, modifiée)





This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2011-07-28. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
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EN 62561-6:2011 – 2 –
Foreword
The text of document 81/392/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 62561-6, prepared by IEC TC 81, Lightning
protection, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote.
A draft amendment, prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC TC 81X, Lightning protection,
was submitted to the formal vote.
The combined texts were approved by CENELEC as EN 62561-6:2011 on 2011-07-28.
This European Standard supersedes EN 50164-6:2009.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the amendment has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2012-07-28
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the amendment have to be withdrawn (dow) 2014-07-28
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
__________
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62561-6:2011 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard with agreed common modifications as given below.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards
indicated:
IEC 60068-2-52:1996 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 60068-2-52:1996 (not modified).
IEC 61000-6-2 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 61000-6-2.

COMMON MODIFICATIONS
Whole document
Replace all references to IEC 62305 by references to EN 62305.
Replace all references to IEC 62561 by references to EN 62561.
2 Normative references
Replace this subclause by:
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 60068-2-52:1996, Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium
chloride solution) (IEC 60068-2-52:1996 + corr. July 1996)
EN 60068-2-75:1997, Environmental testing - Part 2-75: Tests - Test Eh: Hammer tests
(IEC 60068-2-75:1997)

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EN 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) (IEC 60529)
EN 61000-6-4, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-4: Generic standards - Emission standard
for industrial environments (IEC 61000-6-4)
EN 61180-1, High-voltage test techniques for low-voltage equipment - Part 1: Definitions, test and
procedure requirements (IEC 61180-1)
EN 62305 (series), Protection against lightning (IEC 62305 series)
EN ISO 4892-2:2006, Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 2: Xenon-arc
lamps (ISO 4892-2:2006)
EN ISO 4892-3:2006, Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 3: Fluorescent
UV lamps (ISO 4892-3:2006)
EN ISO 6988:1994, Metallic and other non-organic coatings - Sulfur dioxide test with general
condensation of moisture (ISO 6988:1985)
ISO 4892-4:2004, Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 4: Open-flame
carbon-arc lamps
ISO 6957:1988, Copper alloys - Ammonia test for stress corrosion resistance
3 Terms and definitions
In 3.5, replace the reference to IEC 60529 by EN 60529.
4.4 Design
In the third paragraph, replace the reference to IEC 60529 by EN 60529.
5 Classification
b
In Table 1, footnote , replace the reference to IEC 60060-1 by EN 60060-1.
6 Tests
In 6.4, fifth paragraph, replace all the references to IEC 60068-2-75:1997 by
EN 60068-2-75:1997.
In 6.5, replace the two references to IEC 60529 by EN 60529.
In 6.6.1, replace the reference to IEC 61180-1 by EN 61180-1.
7 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
In 7.1, replace the reference to IEC 61000-6-4 by EN 61000-6-4.

In 7.2, replace the reference to IEC 61000-6-4 by EN 61000-6-4.
8 Structure and content of the test report
8.1 General
In the first sentence, replace “for laboratory test reports” by "for type test reports issued by the
laboratory".

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Annex A (normative) Resistance to ultraviolet light
In A.2, replace the reference to ISO 4892-2:2006 by EN ISO 4892-2:2006.

In A.4, replace the reference to ISO 4892-3:2006 by EN ISO 4892-3:2006.

Annex B (normative) Conditioning/ageing for lightning strike counters
In Clause B.1, replace twice “IEC 60068-2-52:1996” by “EN 60068-2-52:1996”.
In Clause B.2, replace twice “ISO 6988:1985” by “EN ISO 6988:1994”.
Bibliography
In the second paragraph, replace the reference IEC 60068-2-52:1996 by
EN 60068-2-52:1996.

In the third paragraph, replace the reference IEC 61000-6-2 by EN 61000-6-2.
Add the following:
EN 60060-1, High-voltage test techniques - Part 1: General definitions and test requirements
(IEC 60060-1)

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Annex ZA
(normative)

Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications


The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

IEC 60060-1 - High-voltage test techniques - EN 60060-1 -
Part 1: General definitions and test
requirements


IEC 60068-2-52 1996 Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-52 1996
+ corr. July 1996 Part 2: Tests - Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic
(sodium chloride solution)


IEC 60068-2-75 1997 Environmental testing - EN 60068-2-75 1997
Part 2-75: Tests - Test Eh: Hammer tests


IEC 60529 - Degrees of protection provided by EN 60529 -
enclosures (IP Code)


IEC 61000-6-4 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - EN 61000-6-4 -
Part 6-4: Generic standards - Emission
standard for industrial environments


IEC 61180-1 - High-voltage test techniques for low-voltage EN 61180-1 -
equipment -
Part 1: Definitions, test and procedure
requirements


IEC 62305 Series Protection against lightning - EN 62305 Series
Part 1: General principles


ISO 4892-2 2006 Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory EN ISO 4892-2 2006
light sources -
Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps


ISO 4892-3 2006 Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory EN ISO 4892-3 2006
light sources -
Part 3: Fluorescent UV lamps


ISO 4892-4 2004 Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory - -
light sources -
Part 4: Open-flame carbon-arc lamps


ISO 6957 1988 Copper alloys - Ammonia test for stress - -
corrosion resistance


ISO 6988 1985 Metallic and other non-organic coatings - EN ISO 6988 1994
Sulfur dioxide test with general condensation
of moisture

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SIST EN 62561-6:2011
IEC 62561-6
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Lightning protection system components (LPSC) –
Part 6: Requirements for lightning strike counters (LSC)

Composants de système de protection contre la foudre (CSPF) –
Partie 6: Exigences pour les compteurs de coups de foudre (LSC)

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references. 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Requirements . 7
4.1 General . 7
4.2 Documentation . 7
4.3 Marking . 8
4.4 Design . 8
5 Classification . 8
6 Tests . 9
6.1 General test conditions . 9
6.2 Resistance to UV radiation tests . 10
6.3 Resistance tests to corrosion (for metallic parts) . 10
6.4 Mechanical tests . 10
6.5 Index of protection confirmation (IP Code) . 12
6.6 Electrical tests . 12
6.6.1 General conditions for test . 12
6.6.2 Minimum threshold current (I ) . 12
tc
6.6.3 Checking of non detection with I /2 . 12
tc
6.6.4 Withstand and counting at I current . 12
mcw
6.6.5 Multi pulse test . 12
6.7 Marking test. 12
7 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) . 13
7.1 Electromagnetic immunity . 13
7.2 Electromagnetic emission . 13
8 Structure and content of the test report . 13
8.1 General . 13
8.2 Report identification . 13
8.3 Specimen description . 14
8.4 Standards and references . 14
8.5 Test procedure . 14
8.6 Testing equipment description . 14
8.7 Measuring instruments description . 14
8.8 Results and parameters recorded . 14
8.9 Statement of pass/fail . 15
Annex A (normative) Resistance to ultraviolet light . 16
Annex B (normative) Conditioning/ageing for lightning strike counters . 17
Bibliography . 18

Figure 1 – Pendulum hammer test apparatus . 11

Table 1 – Typical values for I and I . 9
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS (LPSC) –

Part 6: Requirements for lightning strike counters (LSC)


FOREWORD
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indispensable for the correct application of this publication.
9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of patent
rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 62561-6 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 81: Lightning
protection.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
81/392/FDIS 81/400/RVD

Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on voting
indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
A list of all the parts in the IEC 62561 series, published under the general title Lightning protection
system components (LPSC), can be found on the IEC website.

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The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until the
stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the
specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.

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INTRODUCTION
This Part 6 of IEC 62561 deals with the requirements and tests for lightning protection system
components (LPSC) used for the installation of a lightning protection system (LPS) designed and
implemented according to the IEC 62305 series of standards.

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LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS (LPSC) –

Part 6: Requirements for lightning strike counters (LSC)



1 Scope
This Part 6 of IEC 62561 specifies the requirements and tests for devices intended to count the
number of lightning strike pulses flowing in a conductor. This conductor may be part of a lightning
protection system (LPS) or connected to an SPD installation (or other conductors which are not
intended to conduct a significant portion of lightning currents).
NOTE Lightning strike counters may also be suitable for use in hazardous atmospheres. Regard should then be taken of
the extra requirements necessary for the components to be installed in such conditions.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60060-1, High-voltage test techniques – Part 1: General definitions and test requirements
IEC 60068-2-52:1996, Environmental testing – Part 2-52: Tests – Test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic (sodium
chloride solution)
IEC 60068-2-75:1997, Environmental testing – Part 2-75: Tests – Test Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 61000-6-4, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-4: Generic standards – Emission
standard for industrial environments
IEC 61180-1, High-voltage test techniques for low-voltage equipment – Part 1: Definitions, test and
procedure requirements
IEC 62305-1:2010, Protection against lightning – Part 1: General principles
ISO 4892-2:2006, Plastics – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 2: Xenon-arc
lamps
ISO 4892-3:2006, Plastics – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 3: Fluorescent
UV lamps
ISO 4892-4, Plastics – Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources – Part 4: Open-flame
carbon-arc lamps
ISO 6957:1988, Copper alloys – Ammonia test for stress corrosion resistance
ISO 6988:1985, Metallic and other non-organic coatings – Sulfur dioxide test with general
condensation of moisture

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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
lightning strike counter
device intended to count the number of lightning strikes based on current flowing in a conductor
3.2
threshold current
I
tc
peak value of the discharge current with an 8/20 waveform that the lightning strike counter will
count in 100 % of the cases
3.3
maximum counting discharge current
I
mcw, 8/20
peak value of a current through the conductor having an 8/20 waveform and magnitude according
to the counting and withstand current test
NOTE 8/20 waveform can be used only for lightning strike counters connected to SPDs Type 2.
3.4
maximum withstand discharge current
I
mcw, 10/350
peak value of a current through the conductor having an 10/350 waveform and magnitude
according to the counting and withstand current test
3.5
degree of protection of enclosure
IP
numerical classification according to IEC 60529, preceded by the symbol IP, applied to the
enclosure of electrical apparatus to provide:
– protection of persons against contact with, or approach to, live parts and against contact with
moving parts (other than smooth rotating shafts and the like) inside the enclosure,
– protection of the electrical apparatus against ingress of solid foreign objects, and
– where indicated by the classification, protection of the electrical apparatus against harmful
ingress of water
[IEC 60050:2008, 426-04-02]
4 Requirements
4.1 General
The lightning strike counter shall be designed in such a way that in normal use their performance is
reliable and without danger to persons and the surrounding.
The choice of a material depends on its ability to match the particular application requirements.
4.2 Documentation
The manufacturer or supplier of the lightning strike counter shall provide adequate information in
his literature to ensure that the installer can select and install the counter in a suitable and safe
manner.
Compliance is checked by inspection.

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4.3 Marking
All products complying with this standard shall be marked at least with the following:
a) the name of the manufacturer or his trademark;
b) the reference of the type or the serial number;
c) the position of the assembly if necessary;
d) the degree of protection (IP) if applicable;
e) conformity to the present standard (of which in particular I and I if applicable).
tc mcw
For small devices, if the place available is not sufficient for all the indications to appear, the
indications cited in a) and b) above shall at least be reproduced on the apparatus and visible once
installed. The indications cited in c), d) and e), can be carried on the packaging and/or in
installation data sheet and/or the catalogue of the manufacturer.
Compliance is checked in accordance with 6.7.
NOTE Marking may be applied, for example, by moulding, pressing, engraving, printing adhesive labels, or water slide
transfers.
4.4 Design
The design of the lightning counter shall be such that it carries out its function of counting the
number of lightning strikes flowing in a conductor.
These devices shall detect and record lightning strikes regardless of the polarity of the discharge
current.
Lightning strike counters intended to be used outdoors shall be able to withstand environmental
conditions including temperature, dust and humidity. The minimum degree of protection is IP 43
obtained by itself or in combination with a box in accordance with IEC 60529.
The manufacturer shall provide the operation environmental conditions such as temperature and
humidity
The threshold current I , the maximum counting discharge current (I ) and the maximum
tc mcw,8/20
discharge withstand current (I ) are declared by the manufacturer. At I /2, the surge
mcw,10/350 tc
lightning strike counter shall not operate. Compliance is checked in accordance with 6.6.2, 6.6.3
and 6.6.4.
The size of display if any, shall allow a normal reading of the number of lightning strikes recorded,
when it is installed in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer.
The fixing system of the lightning strike counter should not apply an unacceptable stress to the
conductor.
Its material shall be compatible with that of the conductor (galvanic coupling).
5 Classification
Lightning strike counters are classified according to their application, threshold currents and
maximum counting and withstand current.
Application: for connection on LPS conductors, for connection on SPD conductors and for
connection on both conductors.

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NOTE This standard is applicable to those lightning strike counters that may be mounted in SPD enclosures but may not
be required for those lightning strike counters which are integral to an SPD.
The values I and I should comply with Table 1.
tc mcw
Table 1 – Typical values for I and I
tc mcw
Application Values for I Values for I
tc mcw
Connection on LPS 1 kA 100 kA
– – – – –
b a
conductors 8/20 10/350
Connection on SPD 500 A 20 kA 40 kA 60 kA 80 kA 100 kA
–
b b b b b b
conductors 8/20 8/20 8/20 8/20 8/20 8/20
Connection on LPS and 1 kA 100 kA
– – – – –
b a
SPD conductors 8/20 10/350
a
The 10/350 impulse is defined by three parameters, a peak current value I , a charge Q and a
peak
specific energy W/R (see IEC 62305-1).
b
The 8/20 impulse is defined according to IEC 60060-1.

6 Tests
6.1 General test conditions
The tests in accordance with this standard are type tests.
Unless otherwise specified, tests are carried out with the specimens assembled and installed as in
normal use according to the manufacturer’s or supplier’s instructions.
All tests are carried out on new specimens.
Unless otherwise specified, three specimens are subjected to the tests and the requirements are
satisfied if all the tests are met. If only one of the specimens does not satisfy a test due to an
assembly or a manufacturing fault, that test and any preceding one which may have influenced the
results of the test shall be repeated and also the tests which follow shall be carried out in the
required sequence on another full set of specimens, all of which shall comply with the
re
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