DYACON LD-1 Manual
Specifications
11.0 Specifications
DETECTION
Sensor
AMS AS3935
Stormhead Range Estimate
15 values from 0 km to 40 km (0 miles to 24 miles)
Consecutive Strike Span
1 s
Detection Efficiency*
Approximately 40%
Response Time
<1 s
*Detection efficiency is dependent on the use environment and the level of ambient, man-made electromagnetic noise.
Detection thresholds are user configurable and may be increased to reduce the false detection rate at industrial environments,
but this will also impact lightning detection.
DATA
Protocol
Modbus slave with configurable data rate and address.
Detection Parameters
Strike Count Since Last Read
Noise Count Since Last Read
Disturber Count Since Last Read
Distance Estimation
Energy of Last Strike (relative)
Strike Count 10 minute
Strike Count 30 minute
Strike Count 60 minute
Noise Count 60 minute
Disturber Count 60 minute
Configuration Parameters
Front-end Amplifier Gain
Noise Floor Level
Watchdog Threshold
Minimum Number Lightning
Strikes
Spike Rejection Level
ELECTRICAL
Power Input
5 VDC to 24 VDC
Current
1.6 mAavg at 12 VDC†
Circuit Protection
Gas discharge tube and transient suppression on signal and power wires.
† Full run mode, reading 200 range registers once per second.
MECHANICAL
Material
White Delrin® enclosure
Diameter x Length
4 cm x 12.7 cm (1.6” x 5”) Not including optional mounting pipe.
Cable
4 conductor, 24 AWG, stranded Foil shield w/ drain wire Outdoor rated
cable
Total Weight
226 g (8 oz) Not including optional mounting pipe.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
-40°C to 80°C
Storage Temperature
-40°C to 80°C
Humidity
up to 100%
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