Introduction
Finally, an affordable easy-to-use personal lightning detector that provides
an early warning of approaching lightning strikes from as far away as 40
miles. Perfect for all outdoor sporting events, work and recreation.
Product
Overview and Description
StrikeAlert, by Outdoors Technologies,
is a small and affordable lightning detector that provides an early warning
of approaching lightning strikes from as far away as 40 miles and lets you
know if the storm is coming your way. An audible alarm sounds when there's
a strike and a corresponding LED light illuminates accordingly at lightning
distances of 20-40 miles, 12-24 miles, 6-12 miles and within 6 miles.
The detector is housed in a small pager-like casing that can be clipped
on a belt loop and runs on a single AA battery. It's perfect for outdoor
sporting events and activities.
Features
and Benefits
Features:
Power Switch
The power switch has three positions: On, Off and On with tone. The switch
may also be depressed to indicate the direction of storm movement.
Battery Check
When first turned on, StrikeAlert performs a battery test.The LEDs will
indicate the battery level, with each LED indicating about 20 hours of
operation. The LEDs will light up, beginning with the red LED and leading
up to the current battery level. The current battery level will be the
final LED to light and will remain lit for two seconds. StrikeAlert will
then begin its normal operation.
Normal Operation
During normal operation, the green LED will be on continuously
to indicate StrikeAlert is monitoring for lightning strikes. If the green
LED is blinking, StrikeAlert is in the presence of interference.
Detecting Lightning Strikes
When a lightning strike is detected, StrikeAlert will light the appropriate
LED indicating the distance of the strike. This LED will remain lit for
two minutes- unless another strike occurs during that time. If a more
recent strike is further away, the LED indicating this distance will light
for two seconds, and then return to complete the two minutes from the
nearest strike. If a more recent strike is nearer, it will replace the
previous LED reading. This LED indicator will be held for two minutes.
This allows the user to see all the lightning activity within a 40 mile
range, giving clearer visibility to the nearest strike in the last two
minutes. If the power switch is in the "On with Tone" position,
StrikeAlert will also generate tone(s) indicating the distance of the
strike along with lighting the appropriate LED. This allows you to determine
the storm's activity without having to monitor the LEDs.
Storm Direction
Strike Alert uses a trend of strike distances over the last five minutes
to determine if a storm is approaching or departing. By depressing the
power switch, the LED will change to one of three patterns:· If
the LED cycles from green to red, the storm is approaching. · If
the LED cycles from red to green, the storm is departing. · If
the LED cycles from the center LED to the outside LEDs, the storm is stationary
or there's not enough data to determine the direction of the storm. Direction
cannot be determined if there has not been enough strikes to identify
a trend or StrikeAlert has not been running long enough. Approximately
five minutes is needed in the presence of lightning strikes to determine
direction.
Interference
StrikeAlert is designed to be used outdoors. While StrikeAlert
will work indoors, its ability to detect lightning strikes can be affected
by common sources of electromagnetic emissions, such as:
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CRTs - (televisions
or computer monitors) |
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Motors and engines |
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High-powered electronics
equipment |
Moving StrikeAlert a safe distance away from these devices (usually a
few feet) should allow the detector to return to normal operation. If
StrikeAlert is receiving interference due to such electromagnetic emissions,
the green LED will blink or may give a false lightning indication. The
static generated by some garments may also produce a false indication.
Again, moving the detector just a few feet away from the source of the
interference should allow StrikeAlert to resume normal operations. This
will be indicated by the green LED remaining constantly lit.
Benefits:
Convenient Size & Weight
Small and impact-resistant, StrikeAlert clips to your belt, golf bag or
backpack.
Take it wherever you go!
Audible Warning
Loud audible warning sounds before (and while) lightning is within striking
distance.
Low Power Consumption
Up to 100 hours of reliable operation with a single AA battery.
Easy-to-Use
With the flip of a switch, you can see the lightning strike distance,
track the storm direction and view battery life.
Frequently
Asked Questions
| Q: |
Who
needs StrikeAlert? |
| A: |
StrikeAlert is perfect
for an advanced warning to approaching lightning for all outdoor sports,
work and activities. Golf, swimming, baseball, soccer, hiking, walking,
boating, camping, picnics, tennis, biking, hunting, and outdoor concerts
are a few of the outdoor activities StrikeAlert is used for. Also
people working outdoors in construction and farming have found StrikeAlert
a valuable tool for personal safety.
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| Q: |
Is
StrikeAlert " weatherproof "? |
| A: |
StrikeAlert is designed
to be weatherproof, which means it can be used in all outdoor temperatures
and will operate when exposed to an occasional light rain. If submerged
in water (or covered in water) it may not operate accurately.
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| Q: |
How
long will StrikeAlert operate on one AA battery? |
| A: |
Under typical operating
conditions, StrikeAlert will operate up to 100 hours.
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| Q: |
Can
cell phones/pagers or metal bleachers cause interference? |
| A: |
Yes. There are other
common causes of electromagnetic emissions that can cause interference
as well. Some examples of this are televisions, computer monitors,
motors and engines, and high-powered electronic equipment. It is recommended
that StrikeAlert be kept 3 feet away from anything that can cause
interference.
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| Q: |
How
does StrikeAlert compare to other more expensive lightning detectors? |
| A: |
StrikeAlert has
gone through measurable testing procedures and ranked very closely
with more expensive units.
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Product
Ordering Information
| SH
Catalog # |
Product
Name |
| 90427 |
StrikeAlert
Personal Lightning Detector |
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