IEEE 1692-2023
IEEE Guide for the Protection of Communication Installations from Lightning Effects
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IEEE 1692-2023 is a technical guide for protecting communication installations from lightning effects, with a practical focus on how lightning can disrupt or damage equipment and supporting infrastructure. It is relevant to communication, networking, and broadcast technologies as well as power and industrial applications where exposed lines, interfaces, and grounding paths can create vulnerability. By addressing protection measures at the installation level, IEEE 1692-2023 helps support safer, more resilient system design and reduce outage risk.
IEEE 1692-2023 overview
This standard provides guidance for identifying lightning-related hazards to communication installations and for applying protective measures that can improve reliability. The technical context includes conductive paths, grounding, bonding, shielding, and interface protection where lightning effects may couple into network and broadcast systems. IEEE 1692-2023 is useful as a reference during planning, design review, and retrofit work because it connects practical protection methods with the operational needs of communication facilities and related power-support environments.
Typical use cases
Typical applications include communication sites, network rooms, broadcast installations, and other facilities where antennas, outside plant connections, or long cable runs may be exposed to lightning effects. The guidance is also relevant where communication equipment interfaces with power systems, remote field hardware, or industrial control networks. Engineers, integrators, and facility teams may use IEEE 1692-2023 when evaluating grounding arrangements, selecting protective devices, or planning upgrades for sites that need better lightning resilience.
Why this standard matters
Lightning effects can cause service interruptions, equipment damage, and inconsistent performance, so a clear technical guide is valuable for both design and operations. IEEE 1692-2023 helps teams make more consistent protection decisions, support procurement and installation requirements, and reduce uncertainty when comparing site practices. It can also assist with testing and maintenance planning by providing a structured reference for protection measures that aim to improve safety, continuity, and system robustness.
- Lightning protection for communication installations
- Grounding and bonding considerations
- Protection of exposed interfaces and cabling
- Guidance for network and broadcast facilities
- Publication Date: 2024
- Standard Status: Active
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies; Power, Energy and Industry Applications
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