BTD-1 Thunderstorm Detector

The BTD-1 is a standalone thunderstorm warning system designed to detect the presence and range of lightning flashes by monitoring the background quasi-electrostatic field. In addition to lightning detection, it provides early warning of overhead thunderstorm conditions and includes a Severe Storm feature to identify storm cells most likely to generate damaging events such as large hailstones.

The BTD-1 is ideal for safety-critical outdoor applications, including renewable energy sites, airports, industrial plants, marine and harbour facilities, outdoor sports venues, and construction sites.

With its plug-and-play architecture, optional modules, and integration-ready communication interface, it offers a flexible solution for both standalone deployment and complete warning systems.

Features

  • Advanced warning: provides warning of overhead thunderstorm conditions before the first nearby lightning strike.
  • Severe Storm feature: identifies highly active storm cells associated with increased risk of large hailstones and damaging weather.
  • Best-in-class detection efficiency: high sensitivity to lightning activity, including strong detection of intra-cloud flashes, for earlier and more reliable storm warning.
  • Unique lightning detection: low-frequency analysis of thunderstorm activity ensures high detection efficiency with minimal susceptibility to man-made interference.
  • Long detection range: measures lightning activity up to 35 km as standard, extendable up to 83 km.
  • Plug-and-play architecture: M12 connectors, preassembled leads, and modular accessories simplify installation and deployment.
  • System integration ready: ASCII communication interface for systems integrators, with broadcast messaging, relays, and optional expansion modules.
  • Low maintenance outdoor design: robust construction with IP66 protection and no moving parts.

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