Biral BTD-300 Thunderstorm Detector
- Total lightning activity – all forms of lightning detected and ranged (including intracloud)
- Designed to meet US FAA and European regulations for standalone thunderstorm detectors
- 83 km (51 mile) detection range with customisable warning ranges
- Extremely high detection efficiency with >95% of total lightning detected
- Low false alarm rate at <2%
- Alert if overhead cloud is strongly electrified BEFORE the first lightning flash
- Optional lightning direction finder module
- Immune to all forms of radio interference
- Two second update period – detection of lightning before you hear the thunder!
- No optical sensors to maintain - not affected by local lights or reflections
- Can operate in harsh weather conditions - heated as standard
- Ethernet connection as standard, with option for serial data output (RS422/RS485)
- Option for three relay outputs for direct control of warning lights and sirens
- Advanced self-test features
- Automatic monitoring of site characteristics which affect performance
- Low power requirements (<10W)
- Minimal maintenance requirements and running costs
- Simple plinth or pole mounting
- Lightning surge protection!
