Boltek - Model ERL10-KIT1 RS485 - Lightning Detection Package System
High accuracy short range detection with three programmable alert level relay outputs designed for use with the EFM-100. This kit includes the inverted EFM-100 with pole mount, and pre-wired waterproof enclosure with the ERL-10, EFA-21 (or EPM-1), relay output expansion cable and fault buzzer. Status monitor display software is also provided.
- 1, 2 or 3 alert levels (Red, Red/Yellow, Red/Orange/Yellow)
- All Clear output (Green)
- Fully configurable alert distances, durations and high electric field levels
- 20 miles / 32 km range
- Available High electric field alert warns of conditions when first strike is more likely to occur
- Fault output indicates status of the system
- Status Monitor software shows current alert state and minutes:seconds until All Clear
- USB port for configuration and Status Monitor software
- Optional fiber optic input / RS485 output for transmitting status messages to other equipment or to a distant Status Monitor computer
Operation
The ERL-10 receives data from the EFM-100 Electric Field Mill short-range sensor (When the ERL-10 is first turned on, it enters Survey Mode where it looks for lightning. After several minutes without lightning (configurable but typically 10-20 minutes) the system enters the All Clear state. The green All Clear light on the ERL-10 illuminates and the All Clear relay output activates.
Status Monitor
The ERL-10 Status Monitor software (included) allows the system status and countdown timers to be displayed. Countdown timers clearly indicate the number of minutes until All Clear. Alert activations are timestamped and logged to disk. Graphical log file viewing software is also included.