The 5 points model ENZA-2 Air Terminal is a high performance and a high efficiency lightning rod thanks to its electrogeometric design (which was carefully studied and designed) that increases the lightning attraction power and therefore decreases the possibility of failure of the equipment before the lightning discharge. This was confirmed in the laboratory tests N° 102 18766 (See comparative table of the results analyzed in the tests.)
The ENZA-2 Air Terminal is made mostly of 304 stainless steel, and stands out for its particular aesthetics and small size.
The fundamental advantage of this equipment lies in its high performance behavior and its high resistance to lightning strikes, increasing safety within the standardized coverage radius for a conventional Franklin tip according to NFPA 780 and AEA 92305.
In the development of the ENZA-2 Air Terminal, the objective was to increase safety within the coverage radius of a passive sensor.
As a result, we now have a design with performance that far exceeds that of a conventional Franklin captor, maintaining the coverage area as required by current regulations.
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How Does the ENZA-2 Air Terminal Work?
The ENZA-2 Air Terminal is a powerful ionizer of the air in its vicinity.
Its electrometry is designed with 4 electrodes of 300mm length (11.8 inches), which are energized by the natural electrostatic field that is increasing by the activity of the storm cloud approaching the protection zone.
This marks a fundamental difference with respect to other Franklin tip lightning rods.
Generally we don't find in the market Franklin tip lightning rods whose manufacturers perform tests or evaluate the behavior of these equipments in order to develop a product that is safer and more reliable against the danger posed by lightning strikes.
Comparative table
CAPTOR | BARLEY VOLTAGE (Uc) | BREEDING TIME (Tc) | CV (Vc) | CV (Tc) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FranklinENZA-2 | 441 kVc | 141 µs | 1.88 % | 5.60 % |
Franklin Sharp Tip | 440 kVc | 141 µs | 2.86 % | 7.90 % |
Franklin Roma tip | 441 kVc | 141 µs | 3.49 % | 9.65 % |
Franklin 4 Tips | 440 kVc | 140 µs | 1.88 % | 6.20 % |
In the table we can see that the value of CV (Tc)* obtained in the tests carried out in the High Voltage Laboratory (LAT) of INTI, show the high technical performance of the ENZA-2 Air Terminal compared to the standard Franklin tips.
*Cv : Pearson Variation Coefficient
ENZA-2 Air Terminal Standard Coverage Radius Table
According to Protection Level
NPCR I | NPCR II | NPCR III | NPCR IV |
|---|---|---|---|
∆H feet19.726.232.839.445.952.559.165.6Pr feet45.952.555.859.162.365.665.665.6 | ∆H feet19.726.232.839.445.952.559.165.682.598.4Pr feet59.165.672.278.782.088.691.991.9101.7101.7 | ∆H feet19.726.232.839.445.952.559.165.682.598.4114.8Pr feet72.285.391.9101.7108.3111.5118.1121.4131.2137.8144.4 | ∆H feet19.726.232.839.445.952.559.165.682.598.4114.8Pr feet85.398.4108.3118.1128.0134.5141.1147.6160.7170.6180.4 |
Pr: Protection radius according to the height delta "Δh" and the NPCR.
NOTE: Rp values rounded to the nearest 1 metre (3.3 feet).
Installation of the ENZA-2 Air Terminal
- 1Franklin ENZA-2 Sensor
- 2NTP 3/4" Galvanized Coupling
- 3Galvanized pipe mast
Technical Specifications
Model ENZA-2 Air Terminal
Test
Tests according to IRAM 2184-1-1 standards. The ENZA -2 Air Terminal has been tested and certified by INTI and complies with IRAM 2184-1-1 (year 2016).
Technical Test Report
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Maintenance
No maintenance required
The ENZA-2 Air Terminal has no electronic components to achieve priming, making it maintenance free.
Warranty
You are fully protected by our 100% Satisfaction-Guarantee.
The ENZA-2 Air Terminal has a 1-year warranty.
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