ERL10-KIT1 RS485 Lightning Alert Package

Description

Operation
The ERL-10 receives data from the EFM-100 Electric Field Mill short-range sensor (<20 miles/32 km). It constantly monitors for lightning and activates its timed relay outputs when lightning is detected. Up to three alerts can be configured, referred to as Red, Orange and Yellow Alert levels. The green All Clear state is entered when no lightning has been detected within the configured time period.

When the ERL-10 is first turned on, it enters Survey Mode where it looks for lightning. After several minutes without lightning (configurable but typically 10-20 minutes) the system enters the All Clear state. The green All Clear light on the ERL-10 illuminates and the All Clear relay output activates.

Status Monitor
The ERL-10 Status Monitor software (included) allows the system status and countdown timers to be displayed. Countdown timers clearly indicate the number of minutes until All Clear. Alert activations are timestamped and logged to disk. Graphical log file viewing software is also included.

Features

• 1, 2 or 3 alert levels (Red, Red/Yellow, Red/Orange/Yellow)
• All Clear output (Green)
• Fully configurable alert distances, durations and high electric field levels
• 20 miles / 32 km range
• Available High electric field alert warns of conditions when first strike is more likely to occur
• Fault output indicates status of the system
• Status Monitor software shows current alert state and minutes:seconds until All Clear
• USB port for configuration and Status Monitor software
• Optional fiber optic input / RS485 output for transmitting status messages to other equipment or to a distant Status Monitor computer

Parts Included

ERL-10 Parts:

ERL-10 Output Relay Module
12V DC Power Adapter
USB Cable
3-Wire RS485 Cable
DIN Rail Clip
Rubber Feet
Status Monitor software for Windows

EFM-100C Parts:

EFM-100 Short Range Detector
EFA-21 Power/Data Module
6 x Attenuator Plugs
100 Foot (30m) Cat6 Power/Data Cable
A/B USB Cable
120/220V AC Power Adapter
Grounding Wire
DIN rail clip for EFA-21
EFM-100 Display software for Windows

Mounting hardware included:
Inverted mounting mast*, shroud, Inverted EFM-100 cover, Junction box, Silicone grease, and a Pole Mount Bracket or Tripod

*Custom mounting masts available