Lightning protection systems
command 
contains
products for designing a complete system of lightning protection installations
for a building, including masts and spires, cables, connectors, housings and
boxes, grounding rods, additional accessories and others. Objects available in
the program can be edited, customized to your own needs and copied to the *User* element category Creating and expanding user type series.
This command also includes access to lighting protection system solutions from AH- Hardt, Budniok Technika, Elko-Bis, El-Sun, Gromtor and Pawbol.
Lightning Protection Systems dialog box.
Lightning Protection Systems
dialog box
contains:
The top tools menu that contain the following active buttons:
Define new - ads a new
element to the database. The method of extending the database is described in
the Defining User Blocks chapter.
Technical data - information about the parameters of the
selected object.
Translate command - opens a glossary of terms used in the command
dialog and allows user to add his own translations.
Help - contains a link to the online support file.
Video - contains a link to an instructional video on CADprofi
website.
Copy to "User" category - allows user to copy and edit the item
type.
Edit - allows user to edit an item from the "User" directory.
Delete - allows user to delete an item from the "User"
directory.
In addition to the above functions, this command also includes options for searching the entire database of lightning protection system elements or in a selected branch.
Context menu - contains options available for the selected item after clicking the right mouse button. Commands from the context menu are analogous to commands from the toolbar.
The command dialog box contains the following fields:
Category Tree - a collection of all categories and items contained in the library, presented in an expandable tree layout. User can adjust the order in which items are displayed in the list by using the Sort option.
Detailed list - contains a detailed list of available items.
Thumbnail view - displays the contents of the currently selected category as thumbnails.
Preview - a window that displays a large preview of the selected item. Right-clicking on the preview will enlarge the view.
View and insertion
point - contains view options and editing of object dimensions.
Allows user to enter additional information
about the object.
Dimensioning - enables precise determination of mast protection zones using the cone method (protective angle) for a single mast, as well as the rolling ball method for a single mast and multiple masts in four LPS protection classes. At each stage of the project, program enables the introduction of corrections to the masts arranged, automatically recalculating the designated protection zones according to the given parameters (heights of protected devices and LPS class).
Protection Class - allows user to select an option from the drop-down list.
Accessories - allows user to select an item from the drop-down list, as well as add his own items.
Next to the OK button there is a radio button in the form of a drop-down list that contain the available insertion options:
Arrange - allows for
precise arrangement of selected elements in the drawing. We can arrange
installation elements
in a selected envelope, in a rectangular array, along
a section, along a line or "infoline" and dynamically. Each of the arrangement
methods also allows for determining the method and type of arrangement Working with symbols - general rules.
Settings - allows user to specify dimensioning parameters using the
rolled ball method for multiple masts.
Settings dialog
box.
Dynamically define the protection zone for masts
Program allows user to design lightning protection systems in four LPS protection classes and precisely determine mast protection zones using the cone method (protective angle) masts, as well as the rolling ball method for one mast and dynamically for multiple masts. Program allows user to determine and visualize the protection zone at given heights and a specific LPS class for selected masts using the rolling ball method. Determining several 'isolines' for different heights of the protection zone. Determining the upper penetration for masts inserted in the side view. It also takes into account different mast heights and their installation heights. Automatic updating of the protection zone when moving, deleting or copying masts. Automatic calculation of the optimal distance between masts for the Arrange function. Determining the protection zone with dedicated layer types that contain information about their heights.
Dynamic determination of lightning protection areas is available in the latest versions of:
•AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Mechanical 2010 -2026
•BricsCAD 2014-2026 in version Professional / Ultimate / BIM / Mechanical
•GstarCAD, GstarCAD Architecture, GstarCAD Mechanical 2014-2026 in version Standard / Professional / Plus
•ZWCAD, ZWCADArchitecture, ZWCAD Mechanical in version Professional
Automatic drawing of horizontal air terminals with connector distribution
This function enables dynamic drawing of horizontal air terminals for roof slopes made of different materials and inclined at various angles, which ensures precise alignment of the design with the actual roof geometry. Program allows the design of installations for mono-pitch and gable roofs, including automatic connector placement. User can select conductors, define their maximum length, specify the roof slope inclination angle, choose the installation method depending on the type of roof covering, and define the LPS protection class. Additionally, this function allows the selection of cross connectors and straight-through connectors.
Automatic drawing of
horizontal air terminals with connector
distribution
6 Procedures
Inserting lightning protection system elements
1.
Run the Lightning Protection Systems command
.
2. In the dialog box, select a category from the available list.
3. Select an item from the list that you want to insert into your drawing.
A preview of the selected object will be displayed in the lower part of the window.
4. (Optional) Specify additional options for the selected item by entering data on the right side of the command dialog box: View and insertion point.
5. Press the OK button. (Optional) Specify the arrangement method.
6. Select the object's insertion point in the drawing.