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  • Page 1 isCon ® System instructions 01/2018 EN Building Connections...
  • Page 2 OBO isCon ® System instructions © 2018 OBO Bettermann GmbH & Co. KG Reprinting, even of extracts, as well as photographic or electronic reproduction are prohibited! isCon is a registered brand of OBO Bettermann GmbH & Co. KG ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents About these instructions Target group ....... 5 Using these instructions .
  • Page 4 Lightning protection class I ..... . . 62 isCon conductor included in the ring conductor ... . 63 ® Checking the lightning protection system Testing report for the OBO isCon system ® 4 | EN OBO Bettermann...

  • Page 5: About These Instructions

    About these instructions About these instructions Target group These mounting instructions are intended for specialists, who are quali- fied to erect lightning protection systems, e.g. lightning protection spe- cialists. These specialists must know the lightning protection standards applicable at the mounting location, as well as the generally recognised rules of technology.

  • Page 6: Correct Use

    • DIN EN 62561-4 (IEC 62561-4, VDE 0185-561-4), Lightning protection system components – Part 4: Requirements for conductor fasteners • DIN 18014, Foundation earthers • IEC TS 62561-8 (draft) * Date of standards: January 2018 6 | EN OBO Bettermann...

  • Page 7: General Safety Information

    General safety information General safety information Observe the following general safety information on handling the OBO isCon system: ® • The work may only be carried out by lightning protection specialists, who have been trained for the installation of standard-conformant lightning protection systems.

  • Page 8: Product Description

    DIN EN 60332-1-2, ® weather-resistant and halogen-free. It is suitable for routing in external areas and can be routed on roofs, in walls, in concrete, in facade installa- tions or in buildings. 8 | EN OBO Bettermann...
  • Page 9 Product description The isCon conductor is sold by the metre and in five variants: ® Conductor type Characteristic Item number Black 5408 018 ® isCon PR 90 SW (Premium) Black 5408 008 isCon ® Pro 75 SW Black 5408 002, 5408 004, ®...
  • Page 10 Coldness impact resistance according to DIN EN 60811-1-4 Section 8.5 Fire load (kWh/m) Lightning current carrying H1/150 H1/150 H1/150 H2/200 capacity (class/Iimp (kA) Testing certificate according to IEC TS 62561-8 Halogen-free Softener None ® Table 2: Technical data of the isCon conductors 10 | EN OBO Bettermann...
  • Page 11 Product description is C on ® Figure 3: isCon conductor in the air-termination rod with internal connection ele- ® ® ® ment (type isCon IN connect, isCon IN con PRE, isCon IN con 2) and isCon ® connection element (type isCon ®...

  • Page 12: Insulated Air-Termination Rods

    (connection element at the bottom end of the air-termination rod) to all roof structures. In addition, it guarantees a sufficient distance of 1,500 mm to the equipotential bonding, which is connected at the bottom end of the insulated rod (see also Figure 13 No. 12 | EN OBO Bettermann...
  • Page 13 Product description The system comprises three types of air-termination rods (see Figure 5). This means it can be used in different mounting situations. Figure 5: Three air-termination rod types (without potential connection) Legend: 1 Air-termination rod with internal isCon conductor and side exit ®...

  • Page 14: System Accessories For Fastening

    We recommend contacting the roofer about this. Scope of delivery of the air-termination rod stand: – Tripod air-termination rod stand – Crossbar for potential connection with bolt, nut and lock washer – Brief instructions 14 | EN OBO Bettermann...
  • Page 15 Product description Figure 7: For the dimensions of the air-termination rod stand, see Table 4 Dimension B Dimension D Dimension L Dimension H Type Item number Material ® with side exit for internal isCon conductor isFang 3B-100-A 5408 930 1,026 isFang 3B-150-A 5408 932 1,500...
  • Page 16 Number of concrete blocks for mounting on flat surface. For height com- pensation in an inclined position, select a longer threaded rod if neces- sary (see Figure 48 on page 44). Nuts and washers are included in the scope of delivery of the threaded rods. 16 | EN OBO Bettermann...

  • Page 17: Air-Termination Rod Support For Isfang Mounting

    Product description 3 4 2 Air-termination rod support for isFang mounting 1 6 0 m 2 0 0 m ∅ 50-300 mm ∅ 50-60 mm ∅ 50-300 mm max. 50 x 70 mm ∅ 40-50 mm Figure 10: Support for wall or pipe mounting of the isFang air-termination rods Ø...

  • Page 18: Holder For The Iscon ® Conductor

    1,000 mm, can be shortened; for conductor mounting on FangFix concrete block, 10 kg, with edge protection Table 7: Technical data of the holder for the isCon ® conductor 18 | EN OBO Bettermann...

  • Page 19: System Accessories For Connection

    Product description System accessories for connection ® Figure 12: Accessories for connecting the isCon conductor Fig no. Product Type Item number Features Connection element 5408 022 See “„5.2 Mounting the isCon® connect isCon ® connect connection elements“ on page 30 isCon con 2 ®...

  • Page 20: Planning An Installation

    You can find further information in the OBO TBS lightning protection guide and national directives. – Ensure that there is equipotential bonding (see “„5.6 Attaching the potential connection“ on page 49). Note: Y ou can find additional detailed planning aids on lightning and surge pro- tection systems in the OBO TBS lightning protection guides (order no.: 9131970). Note: To guarantee the functionality of the isCon lightning protection system, ® tested components of the OBO delivery range must be used. 20 | EN OBO Bettermann...

  • Page 21: Schematic Diagram Of The Iscon ® System Using The Example Of The Iscon ® Propl 75 Sw

    Planning an installation Schematic diagram of the isCon system using the ® example of the isCon ProPl 75 SW ® 5058 026 5058 022 5057 599 2332 784 5408 952 5408 043 5408 036 5408 056 ≤ 1 m 5408 022 5336 058 Figure 13: Installation of the isCon ®...
  • Page 22 9 Separation distance of s ≤ 17 5 cm in air A potential connection is not required for a calculated separation distance of s ≤ 17.5 cm in air. Note: Before designing the lightning protection system, obtain information on the function, general design and location of the structure. Note: During routing in buildings, pay attention to the specified protection meas- ures, e.g. division into fire sections. Read the OBO fire protection guide (article number: 9134859) for more information. 22 | EN OBO Bettermann...

  • Page 23: Calculating, Checking And Maintaining The Separation Distance

    Planning an installation Calculating, checking and maintaining the separation distance Note: If the approval authorities, the insurance company or the customer has not yet specified whether the appropriate building should be protected by a lightning protection system, we recommend that the lightning pro- tection planner carry out a risk evaluation according to DIN EN 62305-2 / IEC 62305-2, which will indicate whether a lightning protection system is required or not. • Calculate the separation distance at the connection point of the isCon conductor according to DIN EN 62305-3 (VDE 0185-305-3)/ ® IEC 62305-3 Section 6.3. Measure the distance (l) from the connection point of the isCon conductor to the next level of the lightning protec- ®...
  • Page 24 In a lightning protection system of lightning protection class I, one isCon ® Premium conductor can be used from the air-termination unit up to the arresting system to implement the separation spacing (depending on the required cable length, see Table 9). 24 | EN OBO Bettermann...

  • Page 25: Installation In Potentially Explosive Areas

    Planning an installation Installation in potentially explosive areas The isCon ProPlus conductor is ignition-free and can thus be used in ® lightning protection systems, which are to be located in potentially explo- sive areas. Here, the isCon ProPlus conductor may be run through the ®...
  • Page 26 Planning an installation 2/22 Zone 1/21 Zone Zone 0/20 Figure 15: Example of the installation of the isCon ® ProPlus conductor in the Ex zones of a potentially explosive area 26 | EN OBO Bettermann...

  • Page 27: Soft-Covered Roofs

    Planning an installation Soft-covered roofs Soft-covered roofs, e.g. straw, reed or thatched roofs, are particularly at risk of fire and require increased protection against lightning strikes. Here, the isCon system, e.g. with internal conductor (type isFang IN), can be ® included discreetly in the building's appearance as an air-termination sys- tem.

  • Page 28: Installing The Iscon ® System

    IN connect: ® ® • Remove 50 mm of the grey cable jacket with a cable knife. 1.5 mm > 1.5 mm Figure 17: Cutting and removing the light grey outer jacket in the contact area 28 | EN OBO Bettermann...

  • Page 29: Revealing The Copper Core For Connection

    Installing the isCon® system When mounting equipotential bonding elements (clips, clamps): • Using a cable knife ("jokari knife"), remove the light grey jacketing in the contact area along a length of 100 mm. 1.5 mm 1 0 0 m > 1.5 mm Figure 18: Releasing the light grey outer jacketing within the cable routing Note! The jacketing of the light grey isCon...

  • Page 30: Mounting The Iscon Connect Connection Elements

    Figure 22: Using a cleaning cloth • Using a fork wrench (WAF 19 mm), screw the connection element onto the isCon conductor, until the copper core can be seen completely in ® the two screw holes. 30 | EN OBO Bettermann...
  • Page 31 Installing the isCon® system 19 mm i s C Figure 23: Screwing on the connection element • Tighten both grub screws with approx. 10 Nm. 10 Nm Figure 24: Tightening the grub screws • Pull the heat-shrinkable sleeve on in such a way that the connection element and cable transition are enclosed completely.

  • Page 32: Air-Termination Rod With Internal Iscon ® Conductor

    4 Potential connection with potential connection element 5 Retaining mast with side exit 6 Air-termination rod stand with side exit 7 Concrete plinth with edge protection 8 Internally routed isCon conductor with connection element ® 32 | EN OBO Bettermann...
  • Page 33 Installing the isCon® system Preparing the isCon conductor ® • When using the isCon ProPI 75 LGR conductor: ® Using a cable knife, remove the grey cable jacketing to a length of 50 mm (see also “„5.1 Cutting and removing the insulation of the isCon®...
  • Page 34 2 5 m m 19 mm Figure 30: Screwing on the connection element • Tighten both grub screws with approx. 10 Nm. 10 Nm Figure 31: Tightening the grub screws 34 | EN OBO Bettermann...
  • Page 35 Installing the isCon® system Only for the light grey isCon R ProPl 75 LGR conductor: ® To connect the potential connection element, the light grey jacket in the contact area must be removed before you push the cable into the air- termination rod.
  • Page 36 (see Figure 38). • Place the two half shells of the potential connection element on the cable and push them into the retaining pipe. Figure 36: Attaching the internal potential connection element 36 | EN OBO Bettermann...
  • Page 37 Installing the isCon® system • Push the retaining rod as far as it will go into the central rod. In so doing, the opening for the left copper screw (see Figure 38) may not point to the gap between the half shells of the potential connection, but centrally to one of the half shells.

  • Page 38: Air-Termination Rod With External Iscon ® Conductor

    2 Connection plate 3 Top connection element 4 Insulated central rod 5 Potential connection with potential connection clip 6 Retaining rod 7 Air-termination rod stand 8 Concrete plinth with edge protection 9 isCon conductor with connection element 38 | EN OBO Bettermann...
  • Page 39 Installing the isCon® system Preparing the isCon conductor • When using the isCon ProPI 75 LGR: ® Using a cable knife, remove the grey cable jacketing to a length of 50 mm (see also “„5.1 Cutting and removing the insulation of the isCon®...
  • Page 40 ® maximum distance of 1 metre through non-metallic ribbon clips (cable ties, type 555 7.6x380 SWUV). 555 7.6x380 SWUV Figure 42: Fastening the isCon ® conductor to the air-termination rod with ribbon clips 40 | EN OBO Bettermann...
  • Page 41 Installing the isCon® system • Fasten the potential connection clip (type 927 2 6-K) to the air-termin- ation rod. Figure 43: Fastening the potential connection clip to the air-termination rod Next steps: – “„5.3 Fastening the air-termination rod in the air-termination rod stand“ on page 42 or “„5.4 Fastening the air-termination rod to pipes, a wall or T support“...

  • Page 42: Fastening The Air-Termination Rod In The Air-Termination Rod Stand

    When erecting the air-termination rod stand, do not reach between mov- ing parts! Note! T o determine how many concrete plinths must be used in the isFang air- termination rod system, we recommend asking a planning office to carry out the static calculations. You can find further information on wind speed zones in the OBO TBS lightning protection guide and national directives. 42 | EN OBO Bettermann...
  • Page 43 Installing the isCon® system Figure 45: Mounted concrete plinth • Remove the lock nuts on the threaded rods. • Unfold the air-termination rod stand. • Fix the air-termination rod stand by screwing in the three locking screws and the spring washers. •...
  • Page 44 • Compensate for the inclination of the air-termination rod stand using the hexagonal height compensation nuts (max. 5 degrees). • Tighten the lock nuts. max. 5° Figure 48: Compensating for the roof slope 44 | EN OBO Bettermann...

  • Page 45: Fastening The Air-Termination Rod In The Air-Termination Rod Stand

    Installing the isCon® system 5 3 3 Fastening the air-termination rod in the air-termination rod stand Air-termination rod with internal isCon conductor ® • Insert the air-termination rod into the air-termination rod stand from above. Figure 49: Inserting the air-termination rod in the air-termination rod stand •...
  • Page 46 In addition, fasten the isCon conductor to the air-termination rod ® stand using ribbon clips (cable ties), whilst maintaining the minimum bend radius (see Table 2 on page 10) of the isCon conductor to the ® ground. 46 | EN OBO Bettermann...

  • Page 47: Fastening The Air-Termination Rod To Pipes, A Wall Or T Support

    Installing the isCon® system Fastening the air-termination rod to pipes, a wall or T support The isCon system can offer supports for fastening to pipes, walls or ® T supports for mounting isFang air-termination rods with air-termination rod stands (see “„3.4.2 Air-termination rod support for isFang mounting“ on page 17).

  • Page 48: Routing The Iscon ® Conductor

    – No point of the jacket of the isCon conductor may come into contact ® with parts carrying lightning current. – Elements fastening the isCon conductor may be spaced a maximum ® of 1 metre apart. 48 | EN OBO Bettermann...

  • Page 49: Attaching The Potential Connection

    Installing the isCon® system Attaching the potential connection If there is a direct lightning strike to the air-termination rod, the incoming energy is run through the connected isCon conductor to the building's ® lightning conductor system. To prevent surface discharge moving away along the surface, the isCon conductor must be connected to the equi- ®...
  • Page 50 • Tighten the bottom screw again (20 Nm). 20 Nm Figure 53: Connecting the potential connection to the air-termination rod using a cable lug 50 | EN OBO Bettermann...
  • Page 51 Installing the isCon® system External isCon conductor ® In the case of isFang air-termination rods with an external isCon con- ® ductor, the potential connection must be created using the potential con- nection clip, type 927 2 6-K. The potential connection clip is used both to fix the cable and to earth it, as well as to earth the air-termination rod and the air-termination rod stand.

  • Page 52: Installing The Potential Connection On The End Of The Iscon Conductor

    Note! T he minimum distance (x) can be derived from the calculated separation distance (see “„4.2 Calculating, checking and maintaining the separation distance“ on page 23). Use the formula x = s * 2, in order to calculate the minimum distance (x) necessary (see also Figure 56). x [cm] 17.5 80 85 90 s [cm] Figure 56: Minimum required distance between the connection element and the potential connection terminal in air 52 | EN OBO Bettermann...
  • Page 53 Installing the isCon® system Legend for Figure 56: 1 Clip distance (x) from the potential connection terminal to the con- nection element in centimetres 2 Calculated separation distance (s) in centimetres A isCon BA 45 SW ® B isCon ProPl 75 SW/LGR and isCon Pro 75 SW ®...

  • Page 54: Including The Air-Termination Rod Stand In The Functional Equipotential Bonding

    Fasten the crossbar (included in the scope of delivery) to the air-ter- mination rod and connect a round conductor Rd 8-10 to the equipoten- tial bonding of the building. Rd 8-10 Figure 59: Connection of the equipotential bonding to the insulated air-termina- tion rod stand 54 | EN OBO Bettermann...

  • Page 55: Installing Additional Potential Connections

    Installing the isCon® system 5 6 4 Installing additional potential connections If the isCon conductor crosses earthed, metallic installations, or is run in ® parallel to them, then we recommend additional measures to improve the equipotential bonding. To do this, connect the isCon conductor multiple times with these instal- ®...

  • Page 56: Creating Additional Equipotential Bonding For Iscon ® Proplus In Potentially Explosive Areas

    Connect the metallic building structure with the equipotential bonding or with the earthing system. isCon H VA ≤ 5 0 0 ® Figure 61: Equipotential bonding of the isCon conductor on a metallic surface in a potentially explosive area 56 | EN OBO Bettermann...
  • Page 57 Installing the isCon® system Routing on non-conductive building structures When routed along a non-conductive building structure (e.g. stone, con- crete or wood): • Route electrically conductive connection rails (e.g. flat conductor, type 5052 V2A 30x3.5) in parallel to the isCon conductor, which you con- ®...

  • Page 58: Mounting Variants

    . The distance x (= separation distance s multiplied by two) between the potential connec- tion terminal and the rear connection element should be noted. Note! The isCon conductor, type BA 45 SW (Basic), can either be installed with or without a potential connection. If the conductor is installed without a potential connection, the distance x must be maintained between the con- nection element and the last insulated spacer and from this last spacer in the direction of the other end of the conductor. Within the calculated separation distance s, there must be no electrically conductive parts. 58 | EN OBO Bettermann...

  • Page 59: Metallic Roof Parapet

    Mounting variants Rd 8 ® Figure 64: isCon conductor connected to stand-off ring conductor Metallic roof parapet If there is a metallic roof parapet which is used as a natural compo- nent of the lightning protection system, the isCon conductor can be con- ®...
  • Page 60 Mounting variants Figure 65: isCon ® conductor connected to metallic parapet 60 | EN OBO Bettermann...

  • Page 61: Conductor

    Mounting variants Internal and external isCon conductor ® The mounting example shows the use of an isFang air-termination rod with internal isCon conductor , to which a second, external isCon ® ® conductor is connected. The potential connection clip (type 927 2 6-K) must be mounted, in order to create an electrical connection between the jacket of the external isCon conductor and the air-termination rod.

  • Page 62: Internal And External Iscon

    The distance x (= separation distance s multiplied by two) between the potential connection terminals and the rear connection elements should be noted. Rd 8 Rd 8 Figure 67: Current division to two isCon ® conductors, e.g. for lightning protection class I 62 | EN OBO Bettermann...

  • Page 63: Iscon Conductor Included In The Ring Conductor

    Mounting variants isCon conductor included in the ring conductor ® In areas in which a conventional ring conductor would be difficult install whilst maintaining the required separation distance s (e.g. to roof struc- tures) (see Figure 68 No. ), the isCon conductor can be integrated ®...

  • Page 64: Checking The Lightning Protection System

    Check that only products of the isCon system, such as connection ® elements, are used during mounting. Replace the parts which are not components of the isCon system with appropriate products of the ® system. 64 | EN OBO Bettermann...

  • Page 65: System

    Testing report for the OBO isCon® system Testing report for the OBO isCon system ® Tested building: Last name Contact Street/no. Postcode/town Telephone 1. Were all the connection elements installed correctly according to the mounting instructions? 2. Is the entire routed OBO isCon conductor in the protected area of the air-termination system? ®...
  • Page 66 Own notes 66 | EN OBO Bettermann...
  • Page 67 Own notes EN | 67 System instructions OBO isCon ®...
  • Page 68 OBO Bettermann GmbH & Co. KG PO Box 1120 58694 Menden, Germany Customer Service Germany Tel.: +49 (0)2371 7899-2000 Fax: +49 (0)2371 7899-2500 E-mail: info@obo.de www.obo-bettermann.com Building Connections...

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