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Strike Guard Lightning Warning System
Strike Guard LWS
 

The Strike Guard Lightning Warning System is a Professional Grade Lightning Warning System which comprises
5 main components:

• A Strike Guard Lightning Sensor
• A Strike Guard Lightning Data Receiver
• Strike View Software License
• A Strike Guard WAVE SIREN Transmitter
• A Strike Guard WAVE Siren Station(s)

The Strike Guard Lightning Warning System operates continuously and automatically where every effort has been made to ensure that the Strike Guard Lightning Warning System does not malfunction or fail during a local thunderstorm, even in conditions with very close lightning activity.

As the external Strike Guard sensor is self powered, it does not require any externally run power supply, as internally, the Strike Guard Sensor includes long-life lithium batteries that are capable of operating the Sensor in a typical environment for over four years.

The sensor is typically securely mounted in a well-exposed place out-of-doors, and unlike other professional grade Lightning Warning Systems, is not affected by any placement near to, or on high objects.

For the maximum in operator safety, and to achieve the highest reliability of the warning equipment in a lightning environment, the externally mounted Strike Guard Lightning Sensor communicates with the Strike Guard Lightning Data Receiver, (which is mounted inside an office environment) via a non-conducting fiber-optic link.

Strike Guard Lightning Warning System
Strike Guard LWS Consists of:
Part Number: SG001

• Strike Guard Lightning Sensor
• Mounting hardware
• Tripod
• Lightning Data Receiver with alarms, relays, battery back-up and PC ready output
• 30 meters simplex fibre-optic cable
• Strike Guard Simulation Software

The Strike Guard Lightning Sensor:

1. Receives and processes the optical and radio emissions of lightning discharges within 20 miles of the Sensor.
2. Classifies lightning signals by the estimated range to the discharge.
3. Rejects background noise.
4. Transmits serial data messages to the Lightning Data Receiver via a lightning-proof, fiber-optic link.
5. Performs a periodic self-test of Sensor functions including battery charge level and transmits confidence messages to the Lightning Data Receiver to ensure that a healthy Sensor and viable communications link are always available.

The Strike Guard Lightning Data Receiver:

1. Receives the serial data transmissions from the Strike Guard Lightning Sensor and decodes the lightning and status messages.
2. Provides user-set thresholds for issuing lightning alarms via front panel Led’s, audio transducers and contact-closure signaling.
3. Provides the relay contact-closures needed to activate the optional Wave Transmitter and Wave Siren System, or to signal other equipment that uses contact-closures.
4. Provides continuous operation with battery back-up when commercial power fails.
5. Indicates Sensor status information and Lightning Data Receiver battery level information.

The Lightning Data Receiver (LDR) decodes lightning and status messages, and provides the logic and timing needed to give audible and visual lightning and status information, and to provide contact-closure signaling of external equipment. The LDR is designed to be easy to install and easy to use with a short learning curve for set-up and use.

The Strike Guard LDR is designed for maximum reliability during local thunderstorms when lightning-caused power disturbances, power failures, and lightning surge currents tend to compromise less robust commercial equipment.

Unlike the external Strike Guard Lightning Sensor, the Strike Guard LDR is not weatherproof, and is required to operate in a normal office environment. Subjecting the LDR to high humidity, high temperature, insect and rodent habitat will shorten useful product life significantly.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Strike Guard Sensor
mounted on tripod

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The WAVE Transmitter
WAVE Transmitter Consists of:
Part Number: WAVE-TR01

• Wireless transmitter
• Key-operated
• Antenna
• 50 ft coaxial cable,
• AC power supply and battery back-up.
• Strike Guard interface cable provided connects between the Strike Guard Receiver and the WAVE Transmitter. Includes timer device to control hours of siren operation.
The WAVE Transmitter is the interface between the Strike Guard Lightning Warning System and the WAVE Siren Stations, which combine to provide a fully automated lightning warning system. Strike Guard easily connects to the WAVE Transmitter to remotely trigger the remote based WAVE Siren Stations (and optional WAVE Sequencers) for audible lightning hazard notification and equipment protection at multiple locations.

WAVE employs state-of-the-art wireless technology to address the most demanding audible and visual event notification and hazard warning applications over large areas

Designed for critical safety applications, the WAVE Transmitter broadcasts digitally encrypted messages to activate standalone WAVE Siren Stations placed remotely around the site within a 5 km radius. The Transmitter accepts contact-closure signalling for automated triggering during programmable hours of operation. WAVE relies on low frequency RF communication to operate in noisy environments and over challenging terrain. WAVE Siren Station horns are modular in design to provide audible notification specific to the desired coverage area and application. Based on coverage area and sound pressure level requirements, Siren Stations can be ordered with up to four 100 W re-entrant horn, high-efficiency compression-drivers.


 
Back To Top The WAVE Siren Stations

WAVE Siren and the Strike Guard Lightning Warning System combine to provide a fully automated lightning warning system.

Strike Guard easily connects to the WAVE Transmitter to trigger the WAVE Siren Stations (and optional WAVE Sequencers), for audible lightning hazard notification and equipment protection at multiple locations.

The Wave Siren stations can be installed at standalone locations and be powered by site AC or Solar Panels, and can be configured to accommodate multiple horns for any variety of locations and high noise environments. Threat annunciations are transferred to the Wave Siren stations by the Wave Transmitter through coded Radio Frequency.

See the following links for typical arrangements:
Strike Guard and WAVE Siren installation diagram
Strike View on a Local Area Network (LAN) diagram

Strike Guard and WAVE Siren and WAVE Sequencers installation diagram

WAVE Siren Station
 
WAVE Siren
Part Number: WAVE-SS01

• Multi-function,
• Single Remote Siren Station with one all weather 120-degree directional horn
• Radio receiver
• AC power supply with rechargeable battery back-up,
• Antenna
 
Part Number: WAVE-SS02

• Multi-function
• Dual Remote Siren Station with two all weather 120-degree directional horns
• Radio receiver
• AC power supply with rechargeable battery back-up,
• Antenna
 
Part Number: WAVE-SS03

• Multi-function
• Triple Remote Siren Station with three all weather 120-degree directional horns
• Radio receiver
• AC power supply with rechargeable battery back-up
• Antenna
Part Number: WAVE-SS04

• Multi-function
• Quadruple Remote Siren Station with four all weather 120-degree directional horns
• Radio receiver
• AC power supply with rechargeable battery back-up
• Antenna

Back To Top The WAVE Sequencer (Optional)

The WAVE Sequencer employs state-of-the-art technology to shut down and isolate vulnerable electrical components during local thunderstorms. The Sequencer receives digitally encoded signals from the WAVE Transmitter to initiate the orderly protection of critical plant equipment.

The WAVE Transmitter accepts contact-closure signals from the Strike Guard Lightning Data Receiver and sends disable and/or enable signals via radio to the Sequencer based on detection of local lightning by Strike Guard.

Each Sequencer allows three separate electrical power feeds to be switched with programmable delays. The 12 VDC outputs of the Sequencer are designed to control contactors appropriate for managing the loads represented by pumps, irrigation systems and other critical equipment.

STRIKE VIEW – Windows Based Display Software

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Consists of:
Part Number: SG002

• Strike Guard RS232 to Fibre-optic Converter
• 10 meters simplex fibre-optic cable
• installation CD
• Strike View Software Pricing
• Additional Software Licenses

Strike Guard – Extended Warranty / Advance Exchange
Consists of:
Part Number: SG003
Provides advance exchange of appropriate system components during warranty period.
Extends warranty from one to three years.

Strike Guard – Spare Parts List
Part Number: SFC30 30-Meter Fibre-optic Cable
Part Number: SFC60 60-Meter Fibre-optic Cable
Part Number: SFC90 90-Meter Fibre-optic Cable
Part Number: FOC001 Strike Guard RS-232 to Fibre-optic Converter
Part Number: SG007 Tripod with Mounting Hardware
 

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