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Vaisala ALARM
Overview
Automated Lightning Alert and Risk Management System is an automated, easy-to-use display of approaching and overhead lightning threats.
Manage lightning risk with lightning threat display and automated warnings
- Cloud-to-ground lightning activity shown in three ranges and in directional octants when used with a Vaisala TSS 928™ sensor
- Cloud lightning counts when used with a Vaisala TSS 928™ sensor
- Electric field intensity measurements when used with up to seven Vaisala EFM II sensors
- Displays data within a 30-nautical mile (56-km) radius around the location
- Map overlays
Custom Alarm Setting
- Set alarms for specific lightning activity levels in each range and directional octant and for cloud lightning
- Set alarms for unsafe electric field levels
- Choice of automatic audible, visual and e-mail message alarms
- Send alarm messages to any e-mail-enabled cell phone or pager
- Logically combine cloud-to-ground,cloud and electric field intensity alarms for complete customization for unique local environments
Technical Specifications
| Summary | |
| Vaisala ALARM displays electric field measurements from up to seven Vaisala electric field mills and real-time lightning flash data from one Vaisala local lightning Thunderstorm Sensor. Vaisala ALARM system includes a personal computer, network card, software, color monitor and power strip with surge protection. | |
| Hardware Requirements | |
| Personal Computer | Desktop |
| Processor | Pentium® III 750 MHz (minimum 500 MHz) |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| Hard Drive Space | 20 GB |
| Ports | 2 serial |
| Monitor | 17" (choose from standard and flat screen options) |
| Resolution | 1024 x 768 pixels (or higher) |
| Color Depth | 24 bit |
| Peripherals | CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, surge suppressing power strip |
| Operating System | |
| Microsoft Windows® 2000 (Service Pak 6.0), Windows XP®, Windows NT® (Service Pak 2.0) | |
| Communications | |
| The standard data link between the Vaisala ALARM system and Vaisala electric field mills and Vaisala local lightning is by direct serial connection via two RS-232 ports. | |
| Communications Options | |
| Communications card (32-bit PCI, 8 serial ports) For connecting to sensors within 10,000 feet of the system, communications hardware is a RS-232 cable, a RS-232/RS-422 interface, and a RS-422 cable. Other configurations are available for distances exceeding 10,000 feet. | |
| Additional Options | |
| Relay card | 32-bit PCI, eight outputs; termination card and connecting cable |
| UPS | APC 1000 VA, 120V or 240V Battery pack for UPS extended backup |
| Support Services | |
| Vaisala ALARM system training can be tailored to your specific needs. Technical support is available online and via telephone, e-mail and fax. Contact your sales representative for details. | |
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