Lightning protection compliance involves much more than simply installing a lightning rod. Technical files, inspection reports, lightning strike certificates, impact histories: each installation generates voluminous documentation that must be kept up to date according to IEC 62305.
For installers, engineering firms and multi-site park managers, this document management represents a daily challenge. This is precisely why LPS Manager was designed.
Why is document management critical in lightning protection?
According to IEC 62305-3, each lightning protection installation must have a complete technical file including:
- The initial risk assessment (IEC 62305-2)
- Installation plans (sensors, conductors, earth connections)
- Periodic inspection reports
- The history of recorded impacts
- Lightning strike certificates where applicable
Consequently, in the event of an audit or claim, the absence of traceability can engage the liability of the installer or manager. Furthermore, in areas subject to ICPE or ATEX regulations, these documents are required during official inspections.
The limitations of traditional approaches
Many professionals still manage their lightning files using spreadsheets, paper folders or unstructured file sharing. However, these approaches have major limitations:
- Difficult access from the field or remotely
- No versioning: risk of information loss or overwriting
- No automatic alerts after impact or deadline exceeded
- Manual reporting that is time-consuming and prone to errors
Furthermore, the multiplication of sites to manage quickly makes consistent manual monitoring of an installation fleet impossible. This results in a loss of visibility over the actual compliance status of the fleet.
LPS Manager: the cloud platform dedicated to lightning compliance
LPS Manager is a professional cloud application that centralizes the entire lifecycle of your lightning installations. First, each installation is created as a structured digital file bringing together all its documentary elements.
File creation and structuring
For each protected site, LPS Manager allows you to:
- Enter installation information (location, structure type, protection level)
- Attach plans, diagrams and photos of the installation
- Record inspection reports with time stamp
- Consult the local Nsg via Strike Radar — the ground flash density used in IEC 62305-2
Thus, each file constitutes a complete and chronological history of the installation, accessible from any browser or mobile device.
Automatic alerts and inspection triggering
One of the major assets of LPS Manager lies in its intelligent alert system. Indeed, the platform automatically notifies managers when:
- A lightning impact is detected near a site (via Strike Radar)
- A periodic inspection deadline approaches
- An inspection report exceeds its validity date
As a result, field interventions are planned based on real events rather than fixed schedules — reducing unnecessary interventions by up to 70%.
Automated compliance reports
LPS Manager automatically generates standardized inspection reports ready to be submitted to clients, insurers or authorities. These reports include:
- The summary of the risk assessment
- The status of each component of the installation
- The history of recorded impacts
- Recommended corrective actions
Multi-site management: global visibility of your fleet
For multi-site installers and managers, LPS Manager offers a centralized dashboard allowing you to see at a glance the compliance status of your entire fleet. In particular, the color code immediately indicates installations at risk or overdue for inspection.
The platform supports up to 999 devices per account, making it a tool suitable for both SMEs and large industrial groups managing installations across multiple continents.
Installations protected with LPS France products
LPS Manager integrates naturally into installations equipped with connected lightning rods Paraton@ir or communication systems Contact@ir from LPS France. Consequently, impact data is automatically uploaded to LPS Manager files without manual entry.
For isolated sites, the Contact@ir MD with integrated eSIM ensures real-time data transmission, even without local Wi-Fi network.
Conclusion
Centralizing your lightning compliance files with LPS Manager transforms an administrative constraint into a competitive advantage. In summary: fewer unnecessary interventions, flawless traceability, automated reports and total visibility over your fleet’s compliance status.
Whether you manage 5 or 500 sites in Europe, Africa or the Maghreb, LPS Manager adapts to your context. Discover all the features on lpsmanager.io and start managing your lightning compliance differently.
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