LD-250M Lightning Detector
Ruggedized USB/RS232 Lightning Detection System
The LD-250 can warn of both close and severe thunderstorms. If a storm is detected closer than a preset distance or the strike rate exceeds a preset limit, the LD-250 sounds its internal alarm and activates the computers alarm tone or WAV file notification. Both the Close Storm and Severe Storm alarm statuses are indicated on the LD-250's front panel.
Strike rates, both Close Strikes / Minute and Total Strikes / Minute are shown for the previous hour on the Strike Rate Trend Graph letting you easily see if storms are increasing in severity or dying off.
LD-250 Lightning Detector has two built-in alarms: a Close Storm Alarm and a Severe Storm Alarm. The Close Storm Alarm will activate if a thunderstorm is detected closer than a preset distance. The Severe Storm Alarm activates if the number of lightning strikes per minute exceeds a preset limit.
The LD-250 will sound an alarm tone when either alarm activates. Front panel pushbuttons allow both the Strike tone and Alarm tones to be disabled.
The computer can also be configured to sound an alarm tone and/or pop up a notification window when an alarm activates. Alarm status is indicated by the color of the Close Storm distance circle and Severe Storm status indicator in the top left corner of the map window.
Click Here for detailed specifications on the LD-250. LD-250 Lightning Detector includes software for Windows Third-party software is available for displaying LD-250 Lightning Detector lightning images on the Internet or an internal Intra-Net.
NexStorm Software by Astrogenic
Upgrade from NexStorm Lite to full NexStorm. Advanced Lightning Display and Analysis Software for the LD-250 and StormTracker. Optional background map sold separately below.
Lightning/2000 Software by Aninoquisi
Upgrade from NexStorm Lite to Lightning/2000. Advanced Lightning Display and Analysis Software for the LD-250 and StormTracker. Price includes a custom made background map centered on your location.
LD-250M Ruggedized Lightning Detector
Includes LD-250M-RX Receiver, ANT-1M-15 Antenna, EXT-1M-50 50 foot (30m) of Extension Cable, Universal 100-240VAC Power Supply, USB Cable, RS232 Cable, NexStorm Lite Software, and Manual.
Questions or Further Info e-mail info@boltek.com
Call (905) 734-8045 or fax (905) 734-9049
LDGPS-1M-15 GPS Option for LD-250
GPS for heading correction required when using the LD-250 in a vehicle.
LDCMP-1 Fluxgate Compass Option for LD-250
Fluxgate compass for heading corrrection required when using the LD-250 on a boat or vehicle.
Custom Background Map
The LD-250 can be used without a background map but they make interpreting the data easier when operating from a fixed location. Please specify the GPS coordinates for the map center (your location). Compatible with NexStorm and NexStorm Lite.
ENC-1 Outdoor Antenna Enclosure
Protects your LD-250M antenna and simplifies installation.
Optional ENC-1 Outdoor Antenna Enclosure
LD-250M Lightning Sensor
ADVISORY USE ONLY
The LD-250M does not have self-test or fault detection circuitry and is not intended or recommended as a primary means of detecting threatening lightning.
Optional ANTGPS-3M Mobile/Portable Antenna
ACCESSORIES
LIGHTNING DETECTOR PACKAGES
Power Cable for BA-5590 Battery, 3 feet (0.9m), P/N PWR-4M-3
Power Cable with Vehicle Lighter Plug, 6 feet (1.8m), P/N PWR-4M-3
Additional Antenna (Lightning Sensor) for LD-250M, 15 foot (4.5m) cable , P/N ANT-1M-15
Antenna (Lightning Sensor) Extension Cable for LD-250M, 35 foot (10m) cable , P/N EXT-1M-35
LD-250M MIL Spec Connectors
Antenna (Lightning Sensor) Extension Cable for LD-250M, 50 foot (15m) cable , P/N EXT-1M-50
Antenna (Lightning Sensor) Extension Cable for LD-250M, 100 foot (30m) cable , P/N EXT-1M-100
Antenna (Lightning Sensor) Extension Cable for LD-250M, 150 foot (45m) cable , P/N EXT-1M-150
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Rugged die-cast aluminum enclosure |
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Rugged MIL spec connectors |
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Rugged aluminum front panel pushbuttons |
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Receiver and antenna are waterproof to IP67 standards. |
The Boltek LD-250M long range lightning detector is a ruggedized version of our popular LD-250 lightning detector. The LD-250M is optimized for situations where a lightning detector needs to be repeatedly deployed or where the environment can be unfriendly to unprotected electronics. Basic installation instructions for the lightning sensor are printed on the top of the unit to aid in deployment for those unfamilliar with the system. The LD-250M is functionally identical to Boltek's LD-250 Lightning Detector although with different connectors the accessories are not interchangable.
Noise indicator shows if local interference is affecting the ability to detect far away lightning.
