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Commercial in Confidence Documents: 36 TD LWS MKII.pub Version 2.

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LPI

Direct Strike Products


LPI

Lightning Warning System MKII


Commercial in Confidence Documents: 36 TD LWS MKII.pub Version 2.04 19/03/2008 Copyright 2008 LPI 2
LPI

Lightning Warning System MKII - LWS MKII
Features
Early detection of lightning activity within 15km
Alert alarm signalled when lightning approaches within 8-10 km
All Clear siren once the storm has passed
Data collection via download
Product Description

The LPI

Lightning Warning System is a non-directional local detection instrument


designed to provide early warning of an approaching storm front that contains
lightning discharges. It has been designed to give warning to personnel that
lightning may occur within the area.

The Lightning Warning System is microprocessor controlled which provides concise
easily understood alarms; it provides an alarm situation when the internal analysis
of prevailing conditions indicate the approach of lightning.

The system antenna senses alterations in the electric field strength and also
detects both near and far lightning discharges. An alarm is triggered when either
the static field changes or when a far or nearby lightning discharge is detected. Two
levels of alarm status are provided by the system.

Functionality

Warning Alert Status

Is given when the system detects the presense of lightning within a 10-15 kilometre radius or that the
electric field strength approaches 4kV/m. The Warning Alert is the first indication that a storm may be
approaching and could arrive in the area being monitored within approximately 20-30 minutes.

No action needs to be taken at the Warning Alert stage; this first level of alarm is to alert the user of
lightning activity, however it may bypass the monitored area.

Alert Alarm Status

Is given when the system detects lightning discharges within an 8-10 kilometre radius or that the electric
field strength has risen to 7kV/m. The Alert Alarm indicates that the storm front is approaching the
monitored area and is likely to arrive in approximately 10-15 minutes. In the event of a storm cell forming
directly overhead, the system will detect this and trigger the Alert Alarm.
When the Alert Alarm status is announced it will activate an external alarm (siren) to warn of impending
danger.

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Components:

Main console
Antenna assembly with 50m cable
Electronic siren with 20m cable
RS232 cable for PC based event logging
Software (supplied on CD)
Earthing kit
AC power cable
Application

Early warning of lightning in close proximity allows for appropriate safety precautious to be implemented
across a wide variety of industry groups. Typical industry applications for the LPI

LWS include:

Mining Sites including applications where explosives are used for blasting purposes
Construction Sites
Oil and Gas Production
Sports such as golf, football, tennis and horse racing tracks
General outdoor recreational activities

One of the most common applications where the LPI

LWS is utilized is in providing lightning warning for


golf courses. Death and injuries as a result of lightning is not uncommon to golfers all over the world. With
golf course management bound by a duty of care to all golfers and course employees, the LPI

LWS pro-
vides an accurate and reliable lightning detection system which removes the guess work with respect to
approaching electrical storms and allows for the safe and timely postponement of play.

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Technical Data

Ordering Code LWS
Description:
LPI

Lightning Warning System


Model: LPI

LWS MK- II
Control Console Materials: High Quality ABS case with front legs
Dimensions of console: 310mm (w) x 100mm (h) x 260mm (d)
Console Weight:: 3Kg
Console Mode: Microprocessor controlled via RS232 port
Operation: Measured electric field strength and detected lightning discharges are
used to generate warning and alarm conditions, indicating likelihood of
lightning discharge in the monitored area. Extensive external alarm facili-
ties are provided together with self-test capabilities.
AC Power Supply: 85 265Vac, Free voltage, 50-60 Hz
Sensing Antenna: Fibreglass, 2 section total height 3.13 metres
Sensing Antenna weight: 6.8 Kg (Including 50m cable)
Sensing Modes: Electrostatic Field Meter (0-10Kv/m) & Lightning Discharge Detector
- Far Strike >approx. 10Km
- Near Strike <approx 10Km
Warning / Alert Alarm: Electronic siren
Antenna Material: ABS, weather proof
Antenna Weight: 1.8Kg (Including 20m cable)
For Operation and Installation please refer to Lightning Warning System MkII Installation Instructions sheet
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Description

The LPI

Lightning Warning System Tester provides high voltage impulses


for testing of the installed LWS. The LWS tester unit is comprised of three
buttons, which simulate Near Strikes, Far Strikes and High E-field condi-
tions.







Technical Data
LPI

Lightning Warning System Tester - LWS Tester
Ordering Code LWS-Tester
Description:
LPI

Lightning Warning System Tester


Materials: ABS case
Dimensions: 130mm (w) x 43mm (h) x 67mm (d)
Weight: 525g
Operation: When connected correctly to the test terminals in the antenna box
operation of the LWS can be checked. A Far or Near Lightning Strike or
High E-Field is simulated by pressing the corresponding button on the
LWS Tester
Power Supply: 12 Volt DC
Additional Equipment: 12 Volt DC (Mains: 100-240V AC) Power Supply
Testing Leads

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