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Introduction
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Introduction
HailSens IoT is an advanced sensor system for monitoring hail events in real-time. The detection of hail impacts relies
on impact energy measurement. HailSens IoT provides accurate, reliable results both quickly and automatically.
The present document is the User’s Manual for HailSens IoT.
HailSens IoT is the perfect choice if you wish to sample individual hail events either for study purposes or to determine
the damage potential of a hail event. HailSens IoT is a modern IT-based monitoring device with local data storage and
advanced communication facilities. It is operated on 12 VDC. The sensor records individual hail impacts. It measures
the kinetic energy of each impact.
Apart from initial setup and periodic maintenance (once a year right before the hail season), HailSens IoT does not
require any particular interaction or attendance. The device will only transmit data telegrams when hail impacts are
detected. In addition, a heartbeat telegram is transmitted every 6 hours. Data telegrams contain data relevant to an
individual hail pellet impact and additional sensor status information.
In typical setups, HailSens IoT will transmit data to the (optional) KISTERS datasphere, an online data management tool
providing functionality ranging from data reception and storage to visualisation and alarming. Please contact you sales
person for details!
Figure 1 – HailSens IoT
