BS EN IEC 62561-6:2018

What is BS EN IEC 62561-6 - Requirements for lightning strike counters (LSC) about? 

BS EN IEC 62561-6 is the sixth part of the multi-series standard that is applicable to Lightning protection system components (LPSC). 

BS EN IEC 62561-6 specifies the requirements and tests for devices intended to count the number of lightning strikes based on the current flowing in a conductor. This conductor may be part of a lightning protection system (LPS) or connected to an SPD installation or other conductors, which are not intended to conduct a significant portion of lightning currents. 

Note: LSCs may also be suitable for use in hazardous atmospheres and there are therefore extra requirements necessary for the components to be installed in such conditions. 

Who is BS EN IEC 62561-6 - Requirements for lightning strike counters (LSC) for?  

BS EN IEC 62561-6 on requirements for lightning strike counters (LSC) is useful for: 

• Construction industries 
• Manufacturers and suppliers of lightning strike counters 
• Civil engineers 
• Building contractors 
• Testing laboratories of LPSC 

Why should you use IEC 62561-6 - Requirements for lightning strike counters (LSC)?  

The lightning strike counters help keep your building safe from lightning. It shall be designed in such a way that in normal use its performance is reliable and without danger to persons and the surrounding. 

BS EN IEC 62561-6 provides general requirements for laboratory test reports. This will help you to promote clear, complete reporting procedures for submitting test reports. LSCs are also classified by location: 

• Indoor LSCs for use in enclosures and/or inside buildings or shelters 
• Outdoor LSCs for use without enclosures and outside of buildings or shelters 

Overall, BS EN IEC 62561-6 deals with the requirements and tests for a lightning protection system component (LPSC) that will help you to determine the number of impulses or nominal currents on specific conductors associated with a lightning protection system (LPS) designed and implemented according to the BS EN IEC 62305 series of standards. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN IEC 62561-6:2018 supersedes BS EN 62561-6:2011, which will be withdrawn. 

IEC 62561-6 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: 

• Removal of the previous classification and introduction of a simple division into Type I for impulses (direct lightning current detection) and Type II for lightning surge current detection, with appropriate testing for each type 
• Modification and addition of terms and definitions 
• Addition of a new Annex C (tests flow chart)