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Lightning Warning System MKIII
Installation and
Operating Manual
LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD
www.lpi.com.au
ABN 11 099 190 897

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  • Page 1 Lightning Warning System MKIII Installation and Operating Manual LIGHTNING PROTECTION INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD www.lpi.com.au ABN 11 099 190 897...
  • Page 3 Lightning Warning System LWS-MKIII Installation and Operating Manual Page 1 Document 36 II LWS-MKIII, pub V5 © Copyright 2011 LPI...
  • Page 4 Contents Contents ....................System Overview ................What is it? ......................What does it do? ..................... Console ....................... LWS Sensor Assembly .................. Event Indication Levels ................Warning Indication .................. Alarm Indication ..................All Clear Indication .................. Optional Range Extenders ................Installation ....................

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Establishing a LAN Connection to the LWS ..Introduction ....................Setting up a Direct Connection Network for the LWS using Windows 7....................... How to put LWS onto a Network ........Initially ......................If using DHCP follow these steps ............
  • Page 6 The LPI Lightning Warning System MKIII provides the user with the ability to manage the lightning risk and to fulfil a duty of care to employees, customers and all related personnel. As occupational...
  • Page 7 Console The LWS MkIII Console provides the user interface to the LWS via its Webserver. It communicates with the sensor providing the user access to current lightning information. This information includes details such as the current Lightning Warning Level, and recent lightning related activity such as Lightning Strikes and Electric Field Levels.
  • Page 8 Warning Indication A Warning Indication occurs when either a far lightning strike or a low electric field is detected. Far lightning strikes are defined as lightning events that occur within a radius of approximately 10 to 25.km of the sensor. Low electric-field events are defined as being when the local electric field rises above a level of 3kV/m.
  • Page 9 Alarm Indication An Alarm Indication occurs when a near lightning strike or high electric field is detected. Near lightning strikes are defined as those being within a radius of approximately 8 to 10km of the sensor and could be close enough to pose a significant risk within approximately 10-15. minutes. High electric field events are defined as being when the local electric field rises above 7.kV/m.
  • Page 10 All Clear Indication An All Clear Indication is given when no activity (far strikes, near strikes, low electric field or high electric field) has occurred within 10-30 minutes (programmable). After this period of no activity it is deemed safe to resume all activities. *There is also a Quick All Clear version of the LWS, which will behave slightly differently, this will give an all clear indication after 10-30 minutes with no Near Strikes or High E fields.
  • Page 11 Installation Console Installation The console should be situated in a secure location close to either the primary computer used to access the user interface, or to a router/network switch to allow for easy connection. This location should allow for a co-axial antenna cable to be connected to an “out-door” wireless antenna. The length of co-axial cable supplied is 2.5.m long.
  • Page 12 Screw the upper sensor antenna into the antenna base on the top of the sensor housing. iii) Ensure cabling for Alarm relay outputs (siren/ LED display), power input (12Vdc plug pack Solar Panel and Battery) and earth cable have been installed correctly, either up the centre of the mounting pole or through a hole in the side of the mounting pole.
  • Page 13 iv) Connect Alarm relay plug and socket and power input plug and socket. Note: Ensure the supplied dust cap remains fitted to the remaining 7. pin plug (if not being used). 7 Pin Socket (Female) Warning output from Sensor (supplied with fitted dust cap) 4 Pin Plug (Male) 4 Pin Socket (Female) From Sensor...
  • Page 14 Attach sensor housing to the mounting pole. Sensor Housing Securing Bolt Holes are provided in the LPI supplied Mounting Mast. Fit two securing bolts to lock the Sensor to the mast. LPI Mounting Pole Page 12 Document 36 II LWS-MKIII, pub V5 © Copyright 2012 LPI...
  • Page 15 vi) Securely place a mounting pole in the ground (recommended depth of at least 600mm with concrete and gravel fill). Sensor Housing LPI Mounting Pole Concrete and gravel fill Minimum Height LPI Mounting Mast 600 mm 600 mm Page 13 Document 36 II LWS-MKIII, pub V5 ©...
  • Page 16 vii) Drive the earth rod into the ground beside the Sensor Assembly and clamp the grounding cable (from the Sensor Assembly or from the 4 pin connector, see “Relay/Alarm Output and Power Connectors” section for details, page 44) to the rod using the rod clamp provided. Earth Wire from Sensor Assembly LPI Mounting Pole...
  • Page 17 viii) Ensure that the selected power supply and Alarm Indication device is connected correctly. If supplied, mount the solar panel assembly (with battery) on the mounting pole. To achieve maximum battery charging, the solar panel should be aligned so that it faces towards the sun. For locations in the Southern hemisphere the panel should face North, in the Northern hemisphere the panel should face South.
  • Page 18 Alarm Siren Mount Siren to Mounting Pole 7 Pin Female Plug 40 mm ø minimum 7 Pin Male Plug Mounting Pole Page 16 Document 36 II LWS-MKIII, pub V5 © Copyright 2012 LPI...
  • Page 19 LWS Antenna LWS Sensor Siren Mount Solar Panel to LWS Mounting Pole Solar Panel Optional Battery Box Sun Shade. Not supplied with LWS. If required, can be manufactured by customer. Adjustable bracket to allow Solar Panel to face the sun (seasonal) 7 Pin Plug 7 Pin Socket...
  • Page 20 The battery and circuitry in the power supply / battery box should be kept below 43 degrees Celsius at all times. Direct sun on a hot day will take the power supply box over this level. So If there is any possibility of this temperature being reached then shade must be provided for the power supply box.
  • Page 21 Antenna 8 mm ø Bolt Holes Cable Gland Coaxial Cable Power LWS Console 110-240V Mains Power Restore Ethernet Defaults Port Relay Contacts (optional) Customer supplied IEC C7 Mains lead 6V DC Power Supply Coaxial Figure 8 IEC Antenna Cable Input (110-240V AC) Page 19 Document 36 II LWS-MKIII, pub V5 ©...
  • Page 22 Approved Sensor Locations To ensure correct operation of the LPI LWS MkIII, the following requirements for possible Sensor locations must be adhered to: i) For single Sensor systems the Sensor Assembly location must be within 1km of the Console antenna with direct line of sight between the two wireless antennas. ii) Sensor Assemblies must be located on “flat”...
  • Page 23 iv) The Sensor Assembly should not be placed under or within 7.m of power or telephone wires. v) Height of objects within 7.m of the sensor should be at most 1.5.m tall. vi) Minimum 7.m distance applies to objects with a height comparable to the sensor, taller objects will need to be further away to prevent shielding of the sensor.
  • Page 24 Operation Accessing the Interface homepage To start using the LWS Connect the console to power. Connect the out-door wireless antenna, to the console by screwing the antenna cable in. Connect the provided cross-over Ethernet cable to the LWS and to your computer. Ensure that your computer has an IP Address of 19.2.168.1.1 (or similar) and a subnet mask of 25.5..25.5..25.5..0.
  • Page 25 Event Log By clicking on the “Event Log” the user will be directed to a page displaying the log of previous events. A maximum of 15.0 different events will be stored in the Log (above this number new events will overwrite old events).
  • Page 26 • All Clear, the event timer on the sensor timed-out and there is now no lightning activity within the detection range. • Found MA, the sensor regained communications with the console after a communication time-out. • Lost MA, the console has lost communications with the Master Sensor. •...
  • Page 27 Saving in Firefox: By pressing the “Save Event Log” button in Firefox, the user will be taken to a page displaying the file. To save the file click on the “file” menu and then click “save page as”. The log text file can then be saved in the desired location on the connected computer.
  • Page 28 Saving in Google Chrome By pressing the “Save Event Log” button in Google Chrome. The user will be directed to a page displaying the file. To save the file click on the “page” icon in the top right corner of the Google Chrome browser and then click on “save page as”.
  • Page 29 Changing the Settings To access most of the setting pages a username and password is required each time a new browser session is started (browser closed then opened again). The default username and password is “admin” and “admin” respectively. The username and password can be changed in the Username/ Password page.
  • Page 30 Settings: IP Address This page allows the user to change the IP Address, IP Mask, Gateway Address and DNS Address of the console. The Address settings of the console can either be set by manually choosing preferred values or by setting the console to automatically download Addresses from a local connected DHCP server.
  • Page 31 Settings: Update Status This page allows the user to check on the status and voltage of connected batteries. If Range Extenders have been included in the system, a “battery flat” warning is displayed on this page when the Range Extender battery is flat. This page is a display page only, no settings can be changed on this page. Page 29 Document 36 II LWS-MKIII, pub V5 ©...
  • Page 32 Settings: System Time It is very important that the LWS time is set accurately to the local time. This page allows the user to update the System Time of the LWS. Having a correct system time is important for correlating observed lightning events with those recorded in the event log, and that the alarms are enabled at the correct times.
  • Page 33 Settings: System Status This page is similar to the main page but has the addition of a Status Table. The Status Table lists all the LWS Entities that are currently connected or have been connected to the radio network. An entity can be either the Console or the Sensor or one of the range extenders (if used).
  • Page 34 Settings: Alarm Reassert This page allows the user to reassert current alarm conditions by manually sounding the siren. It can also be used to test the sirens. If the LWS is in Warning or Alarm condition, then the user cannot assert an All Clear or a lower level condition.
  • Page 35 Settings: Indication Duration This page allows the user to change the length of time for Alarm, Warning and All Clear Indications to occur for. The user has the option of choosing a time (between 5. seconds and 60 seconds) to have indications enabled for.
  • Page 36 Settings: Alarm Enable Times This page allows the user to change the time at which Alarm (Warning and All Clear) Indications are enabled and disabled, so that if lightning events occur during a time when the area is not in use there will be no unnecessary alarms.
  • Page 37 Changing the Settings: All Clear Mode Sometimes an LWS is in Alarm condition at the time the alarms are disabled. ( By the Alarm Enable Times). This means that an Alarm has sounded but no corresponding All Clear has been given. When this is the case there are three options here to do with how to sound the All Clear.
  • Page 38 Changing the Settings: Username and Password This page allows the user to set the username and password for accessing the individual settings pages. The username and password can be set to any string of characters, 10 characters or less. Both the username and password are case sensitive.
  • Page 39 Restoring Console Factory Default Values Before restoring the LWS to factory default settings you should try to ensure that the LWS console, the Sensor and all the range extenders are communicating. To restore the LWS to factory default values, use a paper clip or similar object to press the factory default reset button.

  • Page 40: Establishing A Lan Connection To The Lws

    Establishing a LAN Connection to the LWS Console Introduction To communicate with the LWS you also need a personal computer, tablet or smartphone. Communication needs to be established between your device and the LWS, at least partially through a wired LAN (local area network). It is also possible to establish communication through a hybrid wired/wireless LAN too.
  • Page 41 Step 1. Start Windows Explorer (not Internet Explorer) This can be done in many ways, here is one: • Click on the Start button at the bottom left of the screen. • Directly above the start button is a text box, type in the word “explore” •...
  • Page 42 Step 2. Open the Networking And Sharing Center This can be done in many ways, here is one: • Type in the path in the diagram. • Press the “Enter” key. Step 3. Click on the link marked “Local Area Connection” Page 40 Document 36 II LWS-MKIII, pub V5 ©...
  • Page 43 Step 4. In the page name Local Area Connection Status, Click on the button marked “Properties” Page 41 Document 36 II LWS-MKIII, pub V5 © Copyright 2012 LPI...
  • Page 44 Step 5. In the page name Local Area Connection Properties, Select the line marked “Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)” Then click on the button marked “Properties” Page 42 Document 36 II LWS-MKIII, pub V5 © Copyright 2012 LPI...
  • Page 45 Step 6. In the page Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) properties”, Select the radio button marked “Use the following IP address” Type in the address 19.2.168.1.1 Type in the subnet mask 25.5..25.5..25.5..0 Click Ok. Page 43 Document 36 II LWS-MKIII, pub V5 © Copyright 2012 LPI...
  • Page 46 Step 7: Disconnect your computer from the network and connect to the Console using the black cross-over Ethernet cable supplied with the LWS MkIII Console. Step 8: Your computer has now been assigned the IP Address of 19.2.168.1.1 and can now access the LWS console in a Firefox or Internet Explorer web-browser by entering the address 19.2.168.1.9.0 into the address bar.

  • Page 47: How To Put Lws Onto A Network

    How to put LWS onto a Network To put the LWS on a Local Area Network (LAN) you will need some help from the Network Administrator. You will need to know whether the Administrator wants you to use a fixed IP address or use DHCP to assign your network settings.
  • Page 48 Page 46 Document 36 II LWS-MKIII, pub V5 © Copyright 2012 LPI...

  • Page 49: If Using A Static Ip Follow These Steps

    If using a Static IP follow these steps Step 1 Browse the Settings Page Step 2 Click button marked Enter Manual IP Address (Even for DHCP) Step 3 Ask your network administrator what IP address to use and what IP mask to use. Step 4 Insert the values given by the network administrator into the text boxes on the page.

  • Page 50: Relay / Alarm Output And Power Connectors

    Relay / Alarm Output and Power Connectors The Pin Connections for Sensor Assembly Diagrams show pin Plugs are as shown in the following diagram. connections looking  towards front of plugs Alarm Relay and Power Connectors (Sensor and Range Extennders) 4 PIN MALE 1 = DC (-) 2 = DC (+) 3 = SOLAR (+) 4 = DC (-) Linked 7 PIN FEMALE (Covered) 1 = DC (-)

  • Page 51: Maintenance Check Recommendations

    Maintenance Check Recommendations A maintenance check should be conducted every 3 months, if a communications error is displayed or if the system is suspected of not recording obvious lightning events. Sensors and Range Extenders • Check for physical damage to exterior of Assembly. •...

  • Page 52: Supporting Documents

    Supporting Documents Links to a software copy of the Installation and Operating Manual, Technical Data Sheet and to the Brochures (English and Chinese) can be accessed by browsing to “Supporting Documents” from the Links list. The documents have short names, here is an explanation of them. LOG.TXT: Your log file.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Checking Power When power is initially connected to the Sensor or Range Extenders a “Power On Self Test” is performed. Successful power on and start up is indicated by switching the Alarm Output Relays on in sequence (Warning, Alarm, All Clear). If the Alarm Output Relays are not enabled this indicates a fault has occurred with the Power Supply or with the Sensor or Range Extender itself.

  • Page 54: Checking Siren Functionality

    Check that communications to all units are listed as OK. Check that all voltages except console are above 11.3 volts and are green. If this is not the case you have to investigate why, possibly the solar panel is not charging. LPI can help you with this, please contact us.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Specifications Control Console Enclosure: Die-cast, 170mm (L) x 120mm (W) x 50mm (H) Control: Micro Processor Interface: Webpage (default address 192.168.1.90) Operation: Console receives Electrostatic Field measurements and event notification from sensors in the field and displays received information on an easy to read webpage. Allows users to download and save a log of events that have occurred. Allows users to change a range of settings. Relay Output: 3 Outputs (All Clear, Warning and Alarm. 1 amp, 24Vdc or 120Vac) Weight: 840g Colour: Grey Power Supply: 6V plug pack (110V-240V) Wireless Frequency: 2.4GHz Sensor Assembly...
  • Page 56 Lightning Protection International Pty Ltd ABN 11 099 190 897 PO Box 379 Kingston, Tasmania, Australia, 7051 Phone: +61 3 62271955 Email: info@lpi.com.au Fax: +61 3 62291900 Web: www.lpi.com.au LWS-MKIII Install Man V5.

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