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Grounding and lightning protection Chapter 2 Planning considerations
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Figure 2-1 Rolling sphere method to determine the lightning protection zones
Assess locations on masts, towers and buildings to determine if the location is in Zone
A or Zone B:
Zone A: In this zone a direct lightning strike is possible. Do not mount equipment
in this zone.
Zone B: In this zone, direct EMD (lightning) effects are still possible, but
mounting in this zone significantly reduces the possibility of a direct strike.
Mount equipment in this zone.
WARNING
Never mount equipment in Zone A. Mounting in Zone A may put
equipment, structures and life at risk.
General protection requirements
Apply the practices and procedures detailed in manual
R56 Standards And Guidelines
For Communication Sites
(available for download at www.motorola.com/ptp/software)
to all new site build activities.