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- Page 1 BOLTEK CORPORATION Lightning Detection LD-250 Lightning Detector Installation/Operators Guide SEE DISCLAIMER ON REVERSE LD250-02232018...
- Page 2 LD-250 Lightning Detector Disclaimer LD-250 lightning data is only approximate and should not be used for safety applications. Strike and storm locations indicated and alarm statuses may be erroneous and should not be used to safeguard personnel, equipment or data.
- Page 3 This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE LD-250 OR THE DISPLAY SOFTWARE WHILE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
T able of Contents Installation ................... 4 Quick Start ..................5 Installing the Antenna ................. 6 Installing the USB Adapter Cable ............ 12 Operation ................... 14 Mobile Operation................14 GPS/Compass Connection ..............14 Front Panel Controls ................ 15 Noise ....................16 Receiver Range ................. -
Page 7: Installation
Chapter Installation he LD-250 Lightning Detector puts a live lightning map on your laptop or desktop computer. The LD-250 is suitable for use in mobile, portable or fixed installations. With two antennas you can move the unit between a fixed installation and a portable installation. -
Page 8: Quick Start
COM port) to the RS232 connector on the back of the LD-250. 2) Plug in the AC power adapter into the power connector of the LD-250 and into an AC outlet. Turn on the LD-250. It should beep and illuminate the indicator lights for 2 seconds. -
Page 9: Installing The Antenna
(such as those just mentioned), and higher than the antenna. The LD-250 receiver board has surge suppression in its input to protect against voltages induced into the antenna cable. It is also a good idea to purchase a surge suppressor to plug your computer into. - Page 10 Keep the antenna and cable away from anything which might be struck by lightning. Lightning can jump from one object to another in its search for ground. LD-250 Connection Diagram...
- Page 11 I N S T A L L A T I O N The antenna can be mounted with the supplied clamps. Two different sizes of clamps are provided to allow for various diameter sizes of the pole or tripod the antenna is being mounted to.
- Page 12 I N S T A L L A T I O N Attaching Cable to ANT-2 First remove the three screws and very carefully remove the white housing from the bottom cover plate. Insert the cable into the bottom of the mast and push up until the cable comes all the way through to the other end.
- Page 13 If you find the 50' antenna cable provided is not long enough you may purchase a custom length of cable up to 200' to go from the LD-250 to the ANT-2. You may also purchase a replacement cable at any computer store selling network hardware.
- Page 14 I N S T A L L A T I O N ANT-2 shown with pole mount installation ANT-2 shown with tripod installation...
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Page 15: Installing The Usb Adapter Cable
Installing the If your computer has an available com port (a male 9 pin DB connector on the rear of the computer) you should use the RS232 cable to connect your LD-250 directly to your computer. If your computer does not have a com (RS232) port available, you should use the USB adapter cable to create an additional com port for your computer. - Page 16 I N S T A L L A T I O N Installing the USB Adapter Cable: With your computer turned on plug the USB adapter cable into a spare USB port on your computer or hub. USB devices may be plugged and unplugged with the power on. Windows will detect the new device and install the drivers automatically.
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Page 17: Operation
GPS/Compass Connection The LD-250 has a NMEA port on the read panel to connect to a GPS or compass for mobile operation. A GPS or marine compass connection is required for mobile use since the LD-250 needs to know which direction the antenna is pointed. -
Page 18: Front Panel Controls
GPS connector on the rear of the LD-250. Main Power Indicator The power indicator illuminates to indicate 12V power is present at the LD-250. If the indicator does not light when the unit is turned on check your 12V power source. -
Page 19: Noise
Receiver Range LD-250 has a range of about three hundred miles. Occasionally, strong storms farther than 300 miles away may be detected. The receiver’s maximum range will be affected by antenna height. While you can receive storms with the antenna at virtually any height, you will have maximum range with antenna mounted at least 25 feet above ground. -
Page 20: Rs232 Commands And Messages
A P P E N D I X – R S 2 3 2 C O M M A N D S A N D M E S S A G E S Appendix RS232 Commands and Messages Commands SQ<cr> : query squelch setting SQ<value 0-15><cr>... -
Page 21: Rs232 Messages
A P P E N D I X – R S 2 3 2 C O M M A N D S A N D M E S S A G E S RS232 Messages Strike Sentence $WIMLI,<ddd>,<uuu>,<bbb.b>*<cs><cr><lf> <ddd> - corrected strike distance 0-300 miles <uuu>... -
Page 22: Making An Antenna Cable
Appendix Making an Antenna Cable The LD-250 uses standard Category 5 (Cat5) 10baseT network cable for the antenna cable. You can purchase a replacement antenna cable from any computer store selling network hardware. Antenna cables may be up to 200 feet long. - Page 23 A P P E N D I X – M A K I N G A N T E N N A C A B L E The actual color positions do not matter as long as you use the same color assignments on both ends, and you split the pairs correctly.
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