Active conductors

Principle of function PREVECTRON® 3

The system is charged using the lower electrodes from the surrounding electric field (thousands of volts per meter when the storm is approaching). This means that PREVECTRON® 3 operates completely independently and requires no external power supply.

During the dynamic assessment of the evolution of the surrounding electric field, the PREVECTRON® 3 system monitors the status of descending lead discharges. Then, the innovative patented OptiMax® technology is activated to neutralize the spatial discharges that naturally occur near the sump. The PREVECTRON® 3 receiver is ready for operation in an optimal environment.

Just before the actual discharge, the charge in the surrounding electric field rises sharply, and a descending lead discharge bursts from the clouds into the ground. This initiates an ionization process between the upper electrodes and the tip of the collecting rod. The PREVECTRON® 3 receiver reacts precisely when there is a risk of lightning.

The controlled ionization process and the new OptiMax® technology ensure that an ascending lead discharge is triggered before the lightning penetrates the protected area. The PREVECTRON® 3 receiver can withdraw the flash discharge for maximum protection.