Dormitories are complex areas that include camera security systems, fire alarm panels, fingerprint reader systems, card access systems; booster and boiler rooms, telecom lines, internet networks, and in some locations more than 1000 people live inside. A lightning strike that may hit a dormitory can disable all of these systems within a time such as 100ns. All dormitory generators may also become de-energized as a result of being disabled due to lightning; they may remain cold in winter. Therefore, AG Surge Arrester systems should be used in dormitories within the scope of IEC 62305 standards. The AG Surge Arrester system should be designed in a coordinated manner in dormitories;
Raycap Protec T1HS Type 1+2+3 100ka 3p+n at the main incoming panel;
Raycap Protec C Type 2 40ka Type 2 3P+N at sub floor panels
Raydat Net6 Poe on Ethernet Poe Lines
Raycap MGZ 10 protection on Telecom Lines
Products such as Raycap Raytel 10 on ADSL Lines should be used as the most basic protection.
According to the technical characteristics of the dormitory, coaxial lines; satellite lines; single-phase energy lines can also be protected. Here, carrying out a detailed survey study is extremely important.
Dormitories are among the most valuable structures where we entrust our children; therefore, having no protection in a dormitory creates an environment for possible negative situations; as technical personnel, it is absolutely necessary to provide coordinated protection throughout the facility starting from the main panel.
In addition, in terms of external lightning protection, especially external lightning down conductors that come into contact with metal parts such as fire stairs may cause physical injuries. The precaution to be taken in this regard is to discharge the surge safely to the ground by using an insulated lightning down conductor. Insulated lightning down conductors can absorb surges with a peak value of 200ka;
As Yıldırımdan Korunma Merkezi, we provide technical support and free survey services to all interested parties who contact us regarding lightning protection of dormitories. In these years when the lightning risk is increasing in our country, the protection of your educational institutions is extremely important. At this point, we recommend that technical authorities of private facilities as well as public institutions take the necessary precautions regarding lightning protection in dormitories.
For more detailed information about lightning protection and AG surge arrester usage in dormitories, you can contact the Yılkomer technical team via our contact page.
