SHIELD A · Lightning Protection Automation

SHIELD A

Auto-Design of Lightning Protection Systems

SHIELD A automates the placement and sizing of air-terminations and down-conductors to achieve IEC/EN 62305 coverage. Define constraints and targets—SHIELD A searches feasible solutions, validates protected volumes, and delivers build-ready layouts with reports and visuals.

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Capabilities

What You Can Do with SHIELD A

From manual trial-and-error to automated, standards-driven lightning protection layouts.

Automatic Layout Search

  • Optimizes number, height, and position of air-terminations
  • Respects keep-out, roof zones, and height/spacing limits
  • Targets full coverage with minimal hardware

Standards & Methods

  • Rolling Sphere & Eriksson methods for zone validation
  • Supports LPS Classes I–IV (IEC/EN 62305)
  • Instant coverage metrics and unprotected area checks

Scenarios & Deliverables

  • Batch scenarios by LPS class, mast height, and constraints
  • 3D visuals of protected volumes and strike interception
  • Bill-of-materials and layout drawings for implementation

Scope & Technical Coverage

AreaDetails
Automation Automatic placement of masts/air-terminations under geometric and regulatory constraints with cost/quantity targets.
Methodology Protected volumes verified with Rolling Sphere and Eriksson models; LPS Class I–IV radius handling.
Geometry Roofs, platforms, racks, equipment blocks, keep-out regions, down-conductor routing and bonding points.
Results Coverage maps, unprotected pockets, clearance distances, strike interception points, and optimization summary.
Deliverables 3D views, layout drawings, BOM, and compliance report with key parameters and assumptions.
Integration Works with SHIELD for manual refinement; integrates with GSA / NETS for earthing and interference checks.

Typical SHIELD A Workflow

Define constraints → Auto-search → Validate zones → Export build package

  1. 01 · Inputs

    Import site geometry, set LPS class, mast limits, and keep-out areas.

  2. 02 · Auto-Search

    Compute feasible layouts minimizing masts or cost while achieving coverage.

  3. 03 · Validate

    Check protected volumes, clearances, and unprotected pockets.

  4. 04 · Deliver

    Export drawings, BOM, and compliance report for implementation.

Automate your lightning protection layouts

Send your roof plan and constraints. SHIELD A will find a compliant solution and generate documentation.

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