# VL-100-LRW

Real-Time Detection of Lightning Strikes

## Summary

The VL-100 is a LoRaWAN TM Class A device that detects lightning approaching thunderstorms within a 40-kilometer radius. It can determine its approximate distance, the energy level of individual lightning strikes and uses fine-tuned algorithms to reject man-made interference to prevent false positives. It operates entirely on a solar panel and battery for easy maintenance and installation.

## Applications

- Personnel Safety Warning Measures.
- Power infrastructure protection.
- Golf course player safety.
- Thunderstorm activity logging at marinas.
- Airport and aviation early warning system.
- Safety in outdoor parks and recreation sites.

## Features:

- LoRaWAN TM Class A
- Lightning Activity detection radius of up to 40km.
- Solar-cell and battery powered for easy installation and maintenance.
- Waterproof Enclosure (IP67)
- Intra and inter-cloud lightning detection.
- Interference and false detection rejection.
- RoHS Compliant

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## System Specifications:

### Radio Frequency Communication

| Radio Frequency Communication |  |
| --- | --- |
| Protocol | LoRaWAN™ Class A |
| Activation Method | OTAA or ABP |
| Frequency(MHz) | EU:863-870 US:902-928 |
| Transmit Power(dBm) | +14 |
| Receiver Sensitivity(dBm) | -140 |
| Data Encryption | AES128 |
| Default Transmission Duty Cycle | Every 10 minutes |

### Lightning Detection

| Maximum Detection Range(km) | 40 |
| Distance Estimation Resolution(km) | 3 |
| Maximum Detection Efficiency(%) | 50 |

### Electrical

| Power Supply | Integrated Solar Cell + LiPo Battery |
| Battery Life in Sunlight | Infinite |
| Battery Life in Darkness | 5 days |

### Mechanical

| Dimensions | 122mm x 82mm x 55mm |
| Ingress Protection | IP67 |
| Installation Methods | Tied to a railing or a wall |

### Environmental

| Temperature Range(℃) | 0 to 60 |

### Reference

| Model Description |
| --- | --- |
| VL-100-LRW-US | US Version |
| VL-100-LRW-EU | EU Version |

## Ordering Information
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