StorMonitor - Electromagnetic Storm Detector

The StorMonitor is an electromagnetic type of thunderstorm detector.  It registers storm activity and lightning discharges within a 15 km radius of its antenna.  The Indelec StorMonitor was officially introduced in France on 1st July 2009.  StorMonitor is the result of seven (7) years of development and testing.  The StorMonitor provides alert information to the site operations manager by:
  • Triggering relevant alarms on nearby or approaching storms.
  • Registering storm events.
  • Preventing unwanted alarms.
On average, the alarms provide a lightning strike warning time of 15-30 minutes.
The StorMonitor can be used on all television broadcasting sites.
Features:
The StorMonitor comprises an antenna with 25 m of shielded cable and a processing unit.   There is 75 m extension cable available as an option.  During a thunderstorm, lightning strikes radiate electromagnetic waves that are detected by the StorMonitor antenna.  Signals are transmitted to the processing unit, which provides real-time lightning strike intensity and thunderstorm activity.  StorMonitor is provided with a self-test system that allows the user to check if the system is operating properly.  The processing unit has LED indicators for:
  • Lightning strike
  • Lightning RF signature value meter
  • Storm occurring
  • Dangerous thunderstorm
An audible alarm is provided with a buzzer and by the activation of a dry relay contact (NO).
StorMonitor complies with the following standards:
  • EN 50536:2011Protection Against Lightning – Thunderstorm Warning Systems
  • EN 61000-4-4:2012Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-4: Testing and Measurement Techniques – Electrical Fast Transient / Burst Immunity Test
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