Outdoor sites need clear lightning risk information before people, assets or operations are exposed. The BTD-1 detects the presence and range of lightning flashes by monitoring the background quasi-electrostatic field, giving early warning of overhead thunderstorm conditions before the first nearby strike.
The system detects cloud-to-ground, intra-cloud and cloud-to-cloud lightning, plus charged precipitation, strong electric field and severe storm conditions. It measures to 35 km as standard, extendable to 83 km, with 1 m range resolution and a false alarm rate below 1% within 35 km or below 2% within 83 km.
Built for renewable energy sites, airports, industrial plants, marine and harbour facilities, outdoor sports venues and construction sites, the BTD-1 supports standalone use and system integration. RS422 communication, three internal relays and 2-second broadcast messaging support monitoring and data handling. The IP66 aluminum housing uses stainless steel M12 connectors.
The sensor monitors the background quasi-electrostatic field to detect the presence and range of lightning flashes.
The system identifies charged precipitation, strong electric field and severe storm conditions alongside lightning activity.
Four risk levels, All-Clear, Caution, Warning and Alert, can be configured according to site requirements.
RS422 communication uses an ASCII command set with a broadcast message transmitted every two seconds.
Three relays can be configured for alert, warning and sensor fault functions for direct connection to external systems.
The integrated GPS/GNSS module supports UTC-based flash timing, synchronized to GPS time within 30 ms.
The Direction Finder module provides lightning bearing when fitted and detected by the sensor.
Optional field mounting kit, solar kit, radio module and configuration kit support different deployment scenarios.
Code: BTD-1. [1] [2] [3] 000. [4]
[1] Version
SA. = stand alone version
OM. = OEM version
[2] Range
35. = 35 km
83. = 83 Km
[3] Communication
RS-422 Communication
[4] Extreme heating option
00 = without heating option
EH = with extreme heating option
