Lightning Protection
Lightning Strike Counter with Sigfox
The TGCDA-CS is an electronic device designed to detect and count lightning strikes on the down conductor of an external lightning protection system. It records each received discharge and enables real-time access to the information through the TGONE platform using low-power Sigfox connectivity.
Main features
- Detects lightning strikes and automatically updates the electronic counter.
- Real-time monitoring through TGONE Basic or TGONE Pro.
- Wireless communication through the Sigfox network.
- Two-digit electronic display with a capacity of up to 99 events.
- Polycarbonate enclosure with IP67 protection rating.
- 128-bit AES authentication and encryption.
- Installation on the lightning protection down conductor.
- Includes one year of free access to TGONE Basic.
Detailed technical data
| Brand | Total Ground |
|---|---|
| Model | TGCDA-CS |
| Application | Lightning strike counting and monitoring |
| Technology | Connected electronic counter |
| Connectivity | Sigfox / TGONE |
| Minimum current | 1 kA with 8/20 µs waveform |
| Maximum current | 100 kA with 10/350 µs waveform |
| Display | Two digits |
| Numeric range | 0 to 99 events |
| Power supply | Three AAA batteries |
| Dimensions | 91 × 180 × 42 mm |
| Enclosure material | Polycarbonate |
| Protection rating | IP67 |
| Actuator | Internal button |
| Installation | On the lightning protection down conductor, two meters above ground |
| Security | 128-bit AES authentication and encryption |
| Reference standards | UNE 21.186 and NFC 17.102 |
| Platform | TGONE Basic or TGONE Pro |
| Warranty | Consult the technical data sheet |
