Lightning Protection Software — LPS Manager

Lightning protection software is an application used to describe lightning protection installations and follow them over time. LPS Manager is a field tool built for this job: installers, inspectors and site managers use it to record each Lightning Protection System (LPS) — lightning rods, down conductors, earth termination system, SPDs, equipotential bonding — attach photos and drawings, log periodic inspections and earth resistance measurements, and share PDF reports with their clients. It runs on iOS, Android, Windows 11, macOS and any web browser, in four languages (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese).

LPS Manager is built for installers, inspectors and multi-site facility managers. It centralises the description of each installation, the supervision of connected devices, the inspection history and the reports in a single cloud-based application, so that field teams and office staff share the same up-to-date information.

What LPS Manager Does

• Describe each installation — structure, lightning rods, down conductors, earth termination system, SPDs and equipotential bonding, with photos, drawings and comments.
• Supervise devices — follow the status of connected lightning protection devices, record the lightning strikes counted by Compt@ir counters and see reported faults.
• Track the 10-year warranty of the products installed on each site.
• Document and prepare inspections — log periodic inspections and earth resistance measurements, keep the inspection history and share PDF reports.

Installation File Management

Every site managed in LPS Manager has a structured installation file that captures the complete history of its lightning protection system. Field technicians and office managers always share the same up-to-date reference.

• Detailed description of the structure, materials, and dimensions
• Equipment inventory: lightning rods, down conductors, earth termination system electrodes, SPDs
• Photo documentation attached directly to each component
• Technical drawings and plans uploaded and version-tracked
• Equipotential bonding records and bonding conductor inventory
• Full audit trail of every modification

LPS Manager is compatible with all lightning rod and surge arrester brands, including products available at lpsfr.com — lightning rods and lpsfr.com — accessories & earthing.

Inspections and Reports

Periodic verification of lightning protection installations is required by the standards (IEC 62305-3, NF C 17-102). LPS Manager helps you document and prepare these verifications and keeps their history with each installation file.

• On-site data entry — works offline, syncs when connected
• Earth resistance measurement logging per visit, with historical trend view
• SPD and equipotential bonding component status tracking
• Shareable PDF reports for clients or insurers
• Inspection history linked to each installation file
• Tracking of faults found and corrective actions

Device Supervision, Compt@ir Strikes and Warranty

LPS Manager supervises the connected devices attached to each installation file:

• Device status for each site
• Lightning strikes recorded by Compt@ir counters, with the history per site
• Reported faults, so that an intervention or a verification can be scheduled
• Follow-up of the 10-year product warranty
• With an LPS Strike Radar subscription, you receive a real-time lightning alert as soon as a strike is detected near your installations (continuous monitoring): a push notification in LPS Manager (event and project name) and an LPS Strike Radar email detailing the event. LPS Manager then prompts you to inspect the installation concerned.

Multi-Site Management and Collaboration

LPS Manager is engineered for professionals who manage lightning protection across multiple sites.

• All sites and installations in one place
• Shared file access for field teams and office staff
• Professional directory and chat to work with clients and contractors
• Possible integration with your building management or supervision tools via API.

The cloud-based architecture keeps data synchronised across devices, so teams in the field and in the office always work from the same information.

Who Uses LPS Manager?

• Lightning protection installers — manage LPS installations, generate inspection reports, and collaborate with clients
• Independent inspectors and auditors — document their verifications and keep the inspection history of each site
• Multi-site facility managers — oversee all their protected sites and supervised devices
• Engineering and consulting firms — share installation files with the other stakeholders of a project
• Institutions and public bodies — hospitals, airports, energy utilities, data centres, heritage buildings
• Equipment distributors and manufacturers — follow their products, their clients’ installations and product warranties

Standards Covered by the Installation Files

Installation files and inspection records can be kept for installations designed according to:

• IEC 62305 series and its national adoptions such as BS EN 62305
• NF C 17-102:2011 — early streamer emission air terminals, alongside conventional LPS components
• Equivalent national standards

LPS Manager is a documentation and follow-up tool: it does not certify the compliance of an installation and does not perform the IEC 62305-2 risk assessment.

Available on All Platforms

A truly effective lightning protection software must be accessible wherever professionals work — in the office, on site, or on the move. LPS Manager is available natively on every major platform.

• iOS — iPhone and iPad, available on the App Store
• Android — smartphones and tablets, available on Google Play
• Windows 11 — desktop application for office workflows
• macOS — native Mac application
• Web browser — no installation required, access from any device

All data is synchronised across devices via the cloud, so switching between your phone on site and your desktop in the office is seamless.

Pricing — Free to Enterprise Plans

• Free — 0 € — Create your file and monitor your installation: Compt@ir lightning strikes, Lightning Protection Level and Lightning Rod Choice, Access to Professionals Directory and chat, Shared Inspection Report Tracking
• “Data” — 2,99 € monthly — Access detailed history: All Free version features, Access to detailed data, Connected product data history
• “Pro” — 9,99 € monthly — Create, Declare, Verify, Share, Track…: All Data version features, Listing in the Professionals Directory, Unlimited file management, Generate and share reports, Specialized professional support by email
• “Expert” — 29,99 € monthly — Customize and store without limits: All Pro version features, Branding of study reports simulation/audit/installation/verification, Unlimited document management per file, Specialized professional support via chat
• “Enterprise” — contact us — Request your own “LPS Manager” version: All Expert version features, Complete branding, Access to the “LPS Manager” API, Access to Fleet service, Training access included

Frequently Asked Questions about Lightning Protection Software

What is LPS Manager used for?

LPS Manager is used on site and in the office to keep a structured installation file for every protected building: description of the structure, inventory of lightning rods, down conductors, earth electrodes and SPDs, photos, technical drawings, inspection history and follow-up of faults found. Field technicians and office staff work from the same up-to-date record.

Who uses lightning protection software like LPS Manager?

Lightning protection installers, independent inspectors, multi-site facility managers, engineering and consulting firms, and institutions such as hospitals, airports, energy utilities and data centres. They use it to document their installations and keep the inspection history of each site in one place.

Can LPS Manager replace paper inspection files?

Yes. Inspections are entered on site, even offline, and synchronised once a connection is available. Each visit is linked to the installation file, with earth resistance values, component status and photos, and a shareable PDF report can be produced for clients or insurers.

Does LPS Manager work with any brand of lightning rod or surge protector?

Yes. LPS Manager is compatible with all lightning rod and surge arrester brands, and can be used for installations designed according to IEC 62305, BS EN 62305 or NF C 17-102.