WXLINE Strike Guard, Руководство пользователя

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SECTION 4
STRIKE GUARD LIGHTNING SENSOR
A. SELECTING AN APPROPRIATE SITE FOR THE SENSOR
Look for a site for the Sensor that has as many of the following features as possible.
Problems may arise if the following guidelines are not followed in a general manner.
1. The Sensor mounting site should be within easy fiber-optic cable reach of the
Lightning Date Receiver.
2. The Sensor mounting site should have a good view of the atmosphere in all
directions. Trees and buildings and other tall objects should not exceed 10
degrees above the horizon of the Sensor.
3. The Sensor mounting site should be at least 25 ft (8 m) away from radio-
transmitting antenna and the Sensor should never be mounted in the beam of a
directional transmitting antenna.
4. The Sensor mounting site should be at least 20 ft (6 m) away from roof-mounted
HVAC equipment.
5. The Sensor mounting site should be at least 10 ft (3 m) away from any chimney
or roof- mounted exhaust fan or vent.
6. The Sensor mounting site must be as far as possible from outdoor light fixtures.
The Sensor should never be mounted so that an outdoor light fixture directly
illuminates or shines on the Sensor.
7. The Sensor mounting site should be secure and free from casual human
interference and intentional vandalism.
8. The Sensor should not be mounted within 10 ft (3 m) of a roof-mounted lightning
air terminal or lightning rod.
NOTE The Sensor is self-powered and DOES NOT REQUIRE A GROUND
CONNECTION. No electrical work is required to install the Strike
Guard Sensor.
B. MOUNTING THE LIGHTNING SENSOR – TYPICAL ROOFTOP
EXAMPLE
The primary goals of Sensor mounting are:
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Security from tampering and vandalism
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Good exposure to the whole sky
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Rigidity and freedom from vibration – if the Sensor vibrates on it’s mounting it will
NOT function properly
Strike Guard Lightning Warning System
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DEC 2013