TOPBAS ESE TESTER

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Topbas ESE Tester

Topbas ESE Tester

Proper testing of the lightning protection system can ensure that the structure and all its elements are safe from the effects of the lightning strikes. The standards insists that a competent or authorised person should carry out these inspections.

A detailed report that includes the findings of the test and recommendations for further protection is obtained after every test. The recommendations provided must be considered, ensuring the required maintenance and upgrades are done. This will ensure the complete protection of the lightning protection system.

Description

TOPBAS ESE Tester constitutes an advanced tool for analysing Early Streamer Emission (ESE) Air Terminals. The ESE tester has been specifically designed for testing TOPBAS make ESE air terminals (lightning rods).

Advanced portable device for analysing TOPBAS series lightning rods.

Applications
  • Several lightning protection standards recommend the realization of periodic inspections of the lightning protection installation and its components.
  • These standards also recommend or stablish the need for conducting maintenance actions after the occurrence of lightning impacts on the lightning protection system.
  • TOPBAS ESE Tester permits the execution of proper functional analysis to detect any abnormality in the ESE lightning rod behaviour

Topbas ESE Air Terminal Testing Process

  1. Be sure that the battery (9V) is in working condition.
  2. Press the power button to “ON” position.
  3. The tester clip (with black wire) shall be connected to the central finial.
  4. Press the “Pulse” button and hold it.
  5. When the Red wired probe is touched to the body of the ESE air terminal, the LED will glow in “RED” colour. This indicates the proper functioning of the ESE air terminal.
  6. RED colour LED indication – The dielectric strength between the central finial (directly earthed through a down conductor) and the body of the terminal is well insulated and maintained to generate an early streamer, at the time of lightning.
  7. When the Red wired probe is touched to the bottom part of finial of the ESE air terminal, the LED will glow in “GREEN” colour. The pulse is transferred from the top to bottom without any loss inside the body.
  8. The tester can be used for all the ESE air terminals manufactured by TOPBAS.
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