Boltek LD-350 Especificaciones
LD350-12172018
BOLTEK CORPORATION
Lightning Detection
LD-350 Lightning Detector
Installation/Operators Guide
SEE DISCLAIMER ON REVERSE
BOLTEK LIGHTNING DETECTION
LD-350 Lightning Detector
Disclaimer
LD-350 lightning data is only approximate and should not be used for safety applications. Strike and storm
locations indicated and alarm statuses may be erroneous and should not be used to safeguard personnel,
equipment or data.
Neither Boltek Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties
for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of use, misuse,
accident, or abuse.
Notwithstanding the above Boltek Corp’s liability shall not exceed the purchase price of the equipment.
THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR SAFETY PURPOSES
2000-2018 Boltek Corporation
Boltek Corporation
4 Stonebridge Dr. Unit 2
Port Colborne, ON
L3K 5V5
CANADA
Email: info@boltek.com
Web: www.boltek.com
Phone (905) 734-8045 • Fax (905) 734-9049
FCC Compliance Statement
For United States Users
This equipment is tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification
of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment.
It is the responsibility of the user to use a shielded interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than
one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For Canadian Users
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du
Canada.
Table of Contents
Installation............................................................................................................. 2
Quick Start............................................................................................................ 3
Installing the Antenna .......................................................................................... 5
Attaching Cable to ANT-2.................................................................................... 8
USB Drivers ....................................................................................................... 11
Stand Alone Operation....................................................................................... 12
Front Panel Controls ......................................................................................... 12
Rear Panel Connectors ...................................................................................... 14
Noise................................................................................................................... 15
Receiver Range................................................................................................... 15
Configuration Utility .......................................................................................... 16
USB Commands and Messages.......................................................................... 18
Commands
.................................................................................................... 18
USB Messages
........................................................................................... 19
Making an Antenna Cable ................................................................................. 20
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 22
LD-350 Hardware Specifications
..................................................... 22
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Installation
he LD-350 Lightning Detector puts a live lightning map on your laptop or desktop
computer. The LD-350 is suitable for use with a computer or as a stand-alone
lightning detector for fixed installations.
Your LD-350 package should contain:
1 LD-350 lightning detector
1 ANT-2 lightning sensor
1 antenna cable (Cat6 Direct Burial),
standard length 50 feet (15 meters)
1 AC wall adapter:
120VAC to 12VDC or
220VAC to 12VDC International Adapter
1 A/B USB cable
4 rubber feet for desktop mounting
USB Flash Drive containing Windows software, drivers, and manuals
1 User Manual (this is it)
The following items are included with the optional mounting kit:
1 mast with mounting bracket
3 x Stainless Steel Clamps (Range 1-13/16" to 2-3/4" / 46 to 70mm)
3 x Stainless Steel Clamps (Range 3-1/16" to 4" / 78 to 102 mm)
Unpack your LD-350 and make sure all the parts are included.
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Quick Start
1) Connect the USB cable from your computer USB port to the USB connector of
your LD-350.
2) Plug in the AC power adapter into the lead of the LD-350 and into an AC outlet.
Turn on the LD-350. The two yellow LEDs should blink three times, then the unit
will beep and illuminate the indicator lights for 2 seconds.
3) After the power is turned on, the USB drivers for the LD-350 should automatically
install if there is an active internet connection on the computer. If there is no
internet connection, the USB driver install program can be found on the Boltek
USB drive under:\LD350\USB_DRIVER\.
4) Insert Boltek USB flash drive into available USB port on the desktop computer and
open File Explorer
5) Navigate to the LD-350 folder, then into the 32 or 64 bit installation folder
depending on your Windows Operating System.
6) Run the setup executable and follow the prompts to install the software. When you
get to the Choose Components screen, ensure that “StormTracker PCI device” is
deselected.
7) Run NexStorm software, along the top menu bar select Options, then
Configuration.
8) Select the Hardware tab, then select LD-350 under Receiver model
9) Under Receiver activation, check Enable on startup.
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10) After clicking the Close button, you may need to click on “Receiver” under the
date and time to connect the LD-350 to the software for the first time.
11) Connect the antenna cable to both the LD-350 and the antenna. Hold the antenna
a few feet from a computer monitor or television. (A laptop computer display may
not produce enough noise.) The LD-350 should detect the radio frequency noise
from the monitor as a constant stream of noises and/or strikes. By moving the
ANT-1 you should be able to find a position that produces strikes. Yellow strike
dots should appear on the map display. Rotating the antenna should change the
strike direction.
12) Mount the antenna away from televisions, computer monitors and other sources of
electrical noise.
LD-350 Connection Diagram
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Installing the Antenna
The ANT-2 is housed in a white enclosure attached to a mast and mounting bracket that is
to be secured vertically to a pole or tripod. The antenna cable inserts through the bottom
of the mast and plugs into the RJ45 connector on the inside of the ANT-2. When
mounting, ensure the ANT-2 is rotated until the label faces true north. The label on the
antenna corresponds to the top of the computer screen. If the label on the antenna does
not face north the strikes will not appear in the correct location in the display software.
Provided there are no large metal objects to block the radio signals, mounting the antenna
6 feet high is ok. Mounting the antenna 12 feet high is good. 20-25 feet is better.
LIGHTNING
Receiving lightning signals does not cause lightning to strike. Your LD-350 antenna
is less likely to be struck by lightning than your anemometer, since the antenna
does not need to be above the roof line. Still though you must exercise common
sense when choosing a location for your antenna. If you mount the antenna on a
ten foot pole on the highest point on your roof, with no trees or television tower
nearby you are asking for lightning to strike.
Your best protection against lightning is to mount the antenna indoors. Radio
waves will pass right through a wood building. Lightning is more likely to strike a
tall tree, television antenna, copper plumbing vent, satellite dish, telephone line,
power lines, or CB antenna. If you do mount the antenna outdoors make sure
there are plenty of ground paths for lightning nearby (such as those just
mentioned), and higher than the antenna.
The LD-350 receiver board has surge suppression in its input to protect against
voltages induced into the antenna cable. It is also a good idea to purchase a surge
suppressor to plug your computer into. If you have a modem try to find one that
will protect your phone line as well. Lightning often enters through the telephone
line. Both your computer and surge suppressor will need to be grounded.
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