Sertec Marine CMCE: Lightning Protection System at Sea

Sailors and vessels may face dangers caused by lightning. Damage resulting from lightning can harm the electronic systems and other equipment of boats. Therefore, it is important to use an effective lightning protection system at sea. CMCE (Marine – Lightning Protection System – Gold Model), offered by Sertec Marine, is a system developed to protect vessels from lightning.

Operating Principle of CMCE

CMCE is a balancing or equalizing device that stabilizes variable electric fields and neutralizes electrostatic charges. This system is an electromagnetic field protector that counteracts atmospheric discharges and prevents the formation of upward leaders before a lightning strike occurs.

Defined as a passive collector system, CMCE has a simple operating principle. It works by safely transferring the collected charge to ground at harmless milliampere levels. Its operating principle is based on balancing or compensating the variable electric field around it. In this way, the formation of an upward leader on the device and the protected asset is prevented.

CMCE also significantly reduces indirect effects (effects caused by lightning strikes) by 60%–90%. In this case, it acts like a thermal fuse and minimizes electromagnetic effects by converting part of the lightning energy into heat through the melting of its internal components.

Guaranteed Protection Efficiency

CMCE reduces the direct lightning impact on the protected structure by 99%. In the event of a direct lightning strike (1%) or externally induced overvoltage effects on the protected structure, CMCE acts like a thermal fuse and reduces electromagnetic effects by 60%–90% by converting part of the lightning energy into heat through the melting of its components.

Advantages Provided by CMCE

In addition to protecting vessels from lightning, CMCE offers many advantages thanks to the advanced Storm 7 remote monitoring system developed by Sertec Marine. By using this system, you can monitor CMCE’s atmospheric discharge and weather activity in real time. You can also track parameters such as electrical discharge, temperature, humidity, altitude above sea level, and check the status of the grounding system connected to the device. Storm 7 can measure the strength and distance of lightning strikes up to 40 km from the CMCE unit and record the EMP pulse, making it a powerful tool for understanding weather conditions and operating environments.

Sertec Marine CMCE is a system that provides effective protection against lightning at sea. CMCE’s operating principle and guaranteed protection efficiency offer a reliable solution for protecting the electronic systems and equipment of vessels from lightning. In addition, the advanced Storm 7 remote monitoring system enables real-time monitoring of weather conditions and device performance. Sertec Marine is a trusted brand that has been serving the maritime sector for many years and offers high-quality products. We recommend CMCE to anyone who values safety against lightning. As the authorized Sertec distributor, Yılkomer is always ready to assist you.