RS485 Industrial Lightning Detection Sensor, Modbus RTU, Strike count, Energy of Strike, Lightning distance estimation
Technical Specifications
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| Product Classification | |
|---|---|
| Product Profile | IoT Sensor |
| Environment / Deployment | Outdoor |
| Primary Use Cases | Weather and environmental monitoring |
| Network & Ecosystem | |
| Supported Network / Ecosystem | SenseCAP, Private LoRaWAN |
| Connectivity / Protocol | LoRaWAN, Bluetooth, RS485, Modbus RTU, SDI-12, Analog, GPIO |
| Power | |
| Power Method | Battery, Solar |
| Input Voltage | 5–28 V DC |
| Power Consumption | Quiescent current Maximum current during lightning detection |
| Solar Support | Yes |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| IP Rating | IP68 |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +80 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 0–100% RH |
| Dimensions | 111 × 25.5 mm (length × diameter) |
| Detailed Technical Data | |
| Product Model | S-Lightning-01A |
| Output Interface | RS485 (Modbus-RTU) |
| Power Supply | 5–28 V DC |
| Lightning Detection Range | 0–40 km (0–24 miles) |
| Detected Lightning Types | Cloud-to-ground, intra-cloud, and cloud-to-cloud discharges |
| Detection Parameters | Strike count since last Read; · 0-65535 count |
| Noise Count Since Last Read; | 0-65535 count |
| Disturber Count Since Last Read; | 0-65535 count |
| Distance Estimation; | 0-40 km |
| Energy of Last Strike(relative); | 0-2097151 (Relative EM wave intensity index) |
| Strike counts over 10,30,and 60 minutes; | 0-65535 count |
| Noise counts over 60 minutes; | 0-65535 count |
| Disturber count over 60 minutes; | 0-65535 count |
| Installation | Wall mounting |
| Cable Length | 2 m |
| Protection | Reverse-polarity protection; built-in surge, TVS, and ESD protection |
| Lightning Sensor | x1 |
| Mounting Bracket | x1 |
| Plastic Screw | x2 |
| Metal Screw | x2 |
| HSCODE | 9015800090 |
| USHSCODE | 9015802000 |
| EUHSCODE | 9027109000 |
| COO | CHINA |
Product Overview
The Industrial Lightning Detection Sensor is an IP68 lightning detection sensor that detects cloud-to-cloud, intra-cloud, and cloud-to-ground discharges, estimates lightning distance up to 40 km, and reports strike count, energy, noise, and disturber count. Featuring an RS485 Modbus RTU interface, 5–28 V DC input, and a -40 to 80°C operating range, it is ideal for weather monitoring and industrial safety systems.
The RS485 Industrial Lightning Detection Sensor detects cloud-to-cloud, cloud-to-ground and intra-cloud lightning, estimates the latest strike distance up to 40 km (24 miles), and reports strike count, relative energy, noise, and disturber count, making it suitable for weather monitoring, industrial safety monitoring, and outdoor environmental sensing. This sensor is available with an RS485 Modbus RTU interface. It is compatible with the SenseCAP LoRaWAN® Data Logger , enabling low-power, long-range data transmission over LoRaWAN® networks. 40 km Lightning Detection: Detects cloud-to-ground, cloud-to-cloud, and intra-cloud lightning activity within a radius of up to 40 km. It provides an estimated distance of the latest strike, helping users monitor nearby thunderstorm activity and judge whether a storm front is approaching or moving away. Comprehensive Lightning Data: Provides real-time lightning activity insights including strike count since last read, latest strike distance estimation, and relative strike energy. It also records noise and disturber events to assess signal quality and environmental interference. In addition, the device supports rolling statistics over 10, 30, and 60-minute windows, along with 60-minute noise and disturber counts for trend analysis and system evaluation. RS485 Modbus RTU Output : Provides an RS485 communication interface with Modbus RTU protocol for reliable industrial data acquisition and long-distance transmission. It supports standard Modbus register access and features built-in surge protection, ensuring stable connectivity with data loggers, gateways, PLCs, and other monitoring systems. Note: This sensor supports customized SDI-12 protocol, and the cable length and connector can also be customized upon request. If customization is needed, please contact [email protected] Low-Power, Wide-Voltage Operation: Supports a 5 ~ 28 V DC power supply range.
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