Securing
Saddles, cable hangers or clamps used to
mechanically and electrostatically secure
the downconductor to the structure.
Bond
Electrical connection between the
outer semi-conductive sheath of the
downconductor and other electrically
conductive materials.
Clamp
Electrically conductive, mechanical
anchoring of the downconductor to
the structure.
Conductive Structural Point
Any point of the structure that is electrically
conductive and is either connected to the
structure earth or has a substantial
metallic mass.
Fastenings
Bolts, screws, masonry anchors or other
hardware used to secure anchors to
the structure.
FRP
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic. Insulated
mast for mounting Dynasphere.
Metallic Mast Section
Any type of electrically conductive mast
section, ie: aluminum masts, galvanized free
standing mast, etc.
Structure Bonding Braid
Conductive lead at the base of the upper
termination used to electrostatically bond
the downconductors’ outer sheath
to a conductive structural point if the
downconductor cannot be clamped to a
conductive structural point within
5
m
(
17
ft.) of the upper termination.
Glossary for terms used in this text