Introduction to Sensor
The BTD-200 Lightning Warning System is a complete and reliable thunderstorm detection and warning solution designed to improve safety and operational continuity in outdoor environments. The system detects all forms of lightning including cloud-to-ground, cloud-to-cloud, and intra-cloud discharges within a range of up to 35 km (22 miles).
Specifications
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Lightning Detection | Cloud-to-cloud, cloud-to-ground, and intra-cloud lightning discharges |
| Thunderstorm Activity Detection | Charged precipitation and strong electric field |
| Lightning Detection Range | 35 km (22 miles) |
| Range Resolution | 1 km |
| Detection Efficiency | 95% for a single lightning flash |
| 99% for a storm with 2 lightning flashes | |
| 99.9% for a storm with 3 lightning flashes | |
| For flashes within 35 km | |
| False Alarm Rate | < 2% |
| Maximum Flash Rate | 120 per minute |
| Maximum Update Rate | 2 seconds |
| User Computer / Base Control Box | Wired serial connection (RS422) |
| Wide Area Sounder | Wired serial connection (RS485) |
| Relays | 3 relays with volt-free contacts (Alert state, Warning state, Self-test) |
| Relay Rating | 16Vac / 35VDC / 5A |
| Connection Method | Screw terminals |
| Supply Voltage | 9 to 30Vdc, 110/115 or 230/240Vac |
| Power Consumption | Less than 5W |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +50°C |
| Relative Humidity | 0 – 100% |
| Protection Rating | IP66 |
| Wind Speed | 60 m/s |
| Altitude | -200 m to 2,000 m (-656 ft to 6,561 ft) |
| Shock & Vibration | Land-based fixed installation |
| Weight | 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs) sensor only |
| Certification | CE Certified |
| EMC Compliance with EN61326-1:2013 Industrial immunity, domestic emissions | |
| RoHS and WEEE compliant | |
| Compliance with EN50536:2011+A1:2012 for a Class 1 detector | |
| Performs in accordance with IEC 62793 for a Class A detector |
Features
Applications
Solar Farms
Meteorology
Mining
Industrial Plants
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