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LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMAND ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

SERTECElectro Atmospheric Protector

SERTECElectro Atmospheric Protector

Manufacted by SERTEC S.R.L. under license of DINNTECO INTERNATIONAL S.L.A s u n c i ó n - P a r a g u a y

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More than 10 years proving the efficiency of the electric fields variable compensator lightning rod and electrostatic charges deionizer on facilities located in high risk activities areas.

The PDCE is made with aluminum and methacrylate. Does not

contain any electronic components or radioactive materials.

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PDCE SERTEC LIGHTNING RODThe SERTEC PDCE (variable electric field balancer lightning rod and electro static charges deionizer), it is Protection System Against Atmospherical Discharges (SPCR by its acronymn in Spanish) and Electromagnetic protector that AVOIDS LIGHTNING FORMATION. The function performed by the PDCE is to stop the process of the UPWARD LEADER generation itself and the protected structure, removing therefore, the ionizing effect on its coverage area.

The Technological innovation facilitates being able to create a balanced electric environment between the ground and the structure that needs protection. During a storm there is a potential difference between the cloud and the ground (charges) that are concentrate on the most prevailing points on ground. The new technology is in charge to transform them as they appear on a weak current that leaks trough the ground cable to the ground take.

It is a non polarized passive collector electrode being used as a protective collector mean for any kind of structure on land or sea.

Awarded by its design and the technology advancement that represents, the PDCE complies with the highest security standards and electromagnetic compatibility, securing its projection as the lightning rod of the future for the protection of people, animals and goods.

PDCE

The natural electric field Without the rayDeionizationThe ionization

Load Transfer

IONIZATION

Atmospheric Condenser

Atmospheric Condenser

Atmospheric Condenser

Atmospheric Condenser

Load Transfer

Positive chargesPositive charges

Negative chargesNegative charges

Positive charges

Negative charges

CurrentCurrent

Earth electrode Earth electrode

The ionization appears starting 1.200 volts on any exposed element to a high voltage electric field. A constant ionization saturates the air (DI electric) and the appearance of leaders or ionized paths where the lightning energy can flow and strike. Any condenser taken to the ground and exposed to a high voltage electric field will make an internal potential difference on its electrodes, giving an orderly current flow being on a ground reference electrode. The condenser can't be charged with, having a constant current leak to the ground, this reverse ionization process is called De-ionization.

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THE NATURAL GROUND ELECTRIC FIELDB. Franklin proved that in the atmosphere are two types of currents (negative and positive) from the Ohm and Joule«s laws. During the storm cloud formation the Cumulonimbus is transformed on a primary electric condensate generating a high tension field of large dimension modifying the electrical behavior of the atmosphere, changing the resistance (R) and inductance (L). This phenomenon causes the appearance of a variable tension overtaking the levels of the air electric resistance and electrifying the elements on the ground. The value of this field on ground is proportional to the cloud charge and inversely proportional to the low electrical resistance of the elements exposed on the ground. Its value goes from 120 V/m to high voltage. THE IONIZATIONA constant of the field allows to the ionization of the exposed elements on the ground that creates tracer paths that electrically communicate to the two points (cloud and ground) opening a conductive path for the energy charge in the form of a lightning. Pointed elements increase the chances for these charges to circulate between one another (conventional lightning rod).

THE LIGHTNING Given the dielectric air conditions, the value of the high voltage field, the ease of movement on the charge of the ionizing elements and the speed and charge of the cloud, the prospects of a lightning strikes increases.

OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF THE PDCE LIGHTNING ROD

It is a condenser connected to the ground trough an inferior electrode and exposed to the atmosphere by a superior electrode. The PDCE has no polarity and having the ability to dissipate 640.000 volts per microsecond, cancelling the ionization within one meter distance without producing a discharge from the lightning nor a short circuit. Charges of opposite sign are inducing down the ground and risen for the elements that are on the ground, according to the intensity and polarity of the cloud charge. If there are any electric conductors, the charges will use this mean of transportation because of its lower resistance due to the Exchange to compensate the potential difference.The PDCE does not need voltage, the lower head is charged with positive energy and induce to the upper head to balance the potential difference attracting charges of the opposite sign. During the increase of the potential differences between the two electrodes of the PDCE there is an orderly flow of electrons (current) that is being leaked into the ground and prevents the condenser of charge, transforming the charges into the current. The result is a weak current flow (micro amperes) that is charged constantly (during the storm) canceling the high voltage electric field.

OPERATING PRINCIPLE

Defined as a PASSIVE COLLECTOR system of electrostatic currents ON TIME, that takes them to ground, the operating principle is based on balancing or compensate the variable electric field on the enviroment, avoiding the UPWARD LEADER on the PDCE SERTEC and on to the protected structure, depending on the coverage radio.

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TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGESafety, protection and prevention oriented to capitalize your facility.The PDCE assures a 99% of reduction of lightning strikes on almost all kinds of buildings and structures trough the de-ionization of the electrostatic charge.

Unlike the conventional lightening rod that causes shutdowns on the facilities due to lightning strike effects, displacements for repairs, work accident risks due to electrical effects and with that, millions in allowances, the PDCE guarantees the reliability of the computer systems and data during the storms, optimizes production by increasing competitiveness and improving the safety of personnel, among other positive aspects.

TECHNOLOGICAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE PDCE AND THE CONVENTIONAL LIGHTNING ROD

Lightning Rod PDCE Franklin Conventional Lightning

Does not excite nor capture the lightning because does not create upward leaders.

Excites and capture the lightning because it creates upward leaders.

Protects all kinds of structures and environments with fire or explosion risk.(ATEX)

Increase the risk of fire and explosion .

It does not create surges. It creates surges.

Avoids electrical hazards. It creates high voltage electrical hazards.

Comply with basic principles of work risks prevention.

Does not comply with basic principles of work risks prevention.

Does not create electromagnetic compatibility effects.

It creates electromagnetic compatibility effects because it attracts the lightning.

The Ground connection matches with low voltage ground connections according to the REBT.

The Ground connection does NOT match with low voltage ground connections according to the REBT.

It is NOT radioactive and its build under the RoHS standards.

Some of them are radioactive.

It is Eco friendly. They generate electromagnetic polution indirectly.

Its Price is very competitve in connection with its safety.

Its Price it is NOT competitive in connection with its safety.

5 Year Warranty. It does not offer any warranty.

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RISK ANALYSIS - COST - EFFECTIVENESS

Conventional

Electrical hazard

ROISystem EfficiencyCost Security Relationship

Risk of accident

LOW

LOWLOW - 99% YESlightning

LOWLOW

HIGHHIGHHIGH

HIGH - 99% NO lightning

HIGH

Model: PDCE - SERTEC

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PDCE SERTEC LIGHTNING ROD

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BUREAU VERITASCertification

ISO 9001ISO 14001

BUREAU VERITASCertification

Non polarized PASSIVE COLLECTOR lightning rod working as a balancer or compensator of variable electric fields and de-ionizer of electrostatic charges, designed to protect against lightning strikes in all kinds of structures on land and sea.

It complies with IEC standard 62305:2012 (Parts 1, 2 and 3)

WORKING PRINCIPLE: Balancer or compensator of variable electric fields and de-ionizer of electrostatic charges

CONNECTION TO THE MAST SYSTEM:The mast connection system is incorporated on the axis. The PDCE needs a mast of lower measure to 42mm of Ø and exterior of 49 mm Ø with a passing hole of 8 mm Ø to 32 mm of the mast edge.

COVERAGE RADIO 100m of coverage radio, according to the technical specifications of the ’tem A4 of the standard IEC62305 (PART I). Calculation performed by the rolling sphere method, placing the PDCE to an 18m height.

NOTE: For levels of protection I, II, III and IV defined by the IEC 62305 standard, the rolling sphere method shall be used, with the protection radios stablished by the standard.

HIGHEST WORKING VOLTAGE WITHOUT LIGHTNINGS. 640.000 volts within one meter, according to the high voltages lab tests performed at the LAB OF GÉNIE ELECTRIQUE of the PAU University (University Centre of Scientific Research).

MAXIMUM INTENSITY The trials performed on the ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING OFICIAL CENTRAL LAB OF THE INDUSTRY, TOURISM AND COMERCE MINISTRY OF SPAIN and according to the energy curves IEC-10/350 of 100 KA, specified on the IEC 62305 standards, proves that the equipment will endure 2 lightning strikes of 100 KA without suffering any material breakage.

PROTECTION EFFICIENCY99% of reduction on direct lightning strikes on the protected structures. In case of a lightning strike (1%), the PDCE Senior acts as a termal fuse absorbing some of the lightning energy in heat by fusioning its components, reducing to a minimum (between 60% and 90%) the electromagnetic effects, on this case SERTEC SRL, only covers the replacement of the device with the warranty (not the labor)

APPLICATIONS All kind of structures on land or sea, including the facilities with fire or explosion risk (ATEX areas) and turbine structures trough a special design (check with the manufacturer)

MATERIALS Aluminum and methacrylate. Does not contain electrical components nor heavy metals or radioactive. It complies with RoHS standards.

WEIGHT / MEASUREMENTS OF THE DEVICE Weight: 7.222kgMeasurements: Wide 241,7mm - High 377,6mm

CE MARKING The PDCE equipments complies with the product security laws and work limits of electromagnetic compatibility according to the CE market demands. Directive 2001/95/CE (Product Safety).Directive 92/31/CEE ( Electromagnetic Compatibility).Directive 73/23/CEE (Low voltage equipment). And according to the regulation standards EN 61000-6-(1, 2, 3,4):2002, and from EN 61000-4-2 to EN 61000-4-9, EN 55011 to EN 55015 and EN 55022. (Approved by the IEC standards)

Definition: Protection against ligthning System (SPCR)

DINNTECO INTERNATIONAL SL. Works with the Quality Management System according to the international standards ISO 9001:2008, applied to: design, marketing, management, installation and positioning of de-ionizing lightning device and Smart ground connections. Technical needs studies according to the work risks prevention standards and SERTEC complies with the technical specifications according to manuals and procedures that DINNTECO INTERNATIONAL SL. Applies.

Protects the environment. Manufacturer Statement SERTEC S.R.L. that is Eco-friendly and does not hurt the environment.

Product certified for the prevention and protection againts lightning to people and facilities by BUREAU VERITAS Certification (Num. Es036861).

Work Risk prevention according to the Law 31/1995 of November 8th of Work Risk Prevention, BOE nº 269 of November 10 and Royal Decree RD 614/2001 of June 8th, BOE of June 21st on minimum requirements for the health and safety protection of workers to electrical hazards.

Electromagnetic Compatibility according to the Standard EN 61000-6-(1,2,3,4):2002, and From EN 61000-4-2 to EN 61000-4-9. CE Marking of product safety according to the EN 55011 to EN 55015 and EN 55022 standards. Approved to the standards normativas IEC 55011 and its series.

High voltage comparative trials according to NFC-17100, where the comparative gap is that there are not lightning strikes. .

REGULATIONS WHERE THE PDCE IS CERITIFIED BY THE BUREAUVERITAS WITH CERTIFICATE NUMBER Es036861

Ÿ UNE-EN (IEC 62305:2012), protection against lightning: part 1 (general principles), 2 (risk assesment) y 3 (physical damages to structures and human risk)

Ÿ NBR 5419:2005 IRAM 2184 :2011Ÿ NTC 4552:2008 SANS 10313:2012Ÿ NFPA 780:2011Ÿ CTE (Building Technical Code) SU8, Security for the risk cause by a lightning strike)

CERTIFICATIONS AND REGULATIONS

MANUFACTURED BY SERTEC S.R.L.ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAYUNDER MANUFACTURING LICENSE OF DINNTECO INTERNATIONAL S.L.

MAINTENANCE: Mandatory once a year, performed and certified by the oficial installer.

PRODUCT WARRANTY: Product covered in: GARANTIA S.A. – Reassuered by Standard & Poors - A.M. Best, against “Manufacturing defect”, with policy Nº 15-1110-172, damage cover value to a máximum of 500.000 U$D.-

5 year warranty for manufacturing defect, justifying the annual maintenance.

Exclusive sale on the following countries: ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, ECUADOR, SALVADOR, GUATEMALA, HAITÍ, HONDURAS, JAMAICA, MÉXICO, NICARAGUA, PARAGUAY, PERÚ, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, SURINAME AND URUGUAY.

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NATO CERTIFIED

The Protector of the Electroatmospheric Field (PDCE), on the concept of “ Protection against lightning and electromagnetic protector System” has been officially approved by NATO. The PDCE has been selected as a NATO Cataloguing System (SOC), which tries to assure that a same article is known within the logistics field of the countries members of the system (currently 28 countries are registered on NATO), by one and sole denomination and a sole NATO Catalogue Number (NOC), being the NATO code of the PDCE: NCAGE: SUM83.

Tel.: 595-21-302023 Cel: 595-991-716333

E-mail: sertec@sertec.com.pyAvda. Gral Santos c/ 18 de Julio | Asunción, Paraguay

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LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMAND ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

SERTECElectro Atmospheric Protector

SERTECElectro Atmospheric Protector

Manufacted by SERTEC S.R.L. under license of DINNTECO INTERNATIONAL S.L.A s u n c i ó n - P a r a g u a y

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