SG000
SG000
Limited availabilityStrike Guard Lightning Sensor
Overview
The SG000 is an optical-coincidence lightning sensor that detects actual lightning strikes for up to 20 miles away. Available as an option for our CS110 Electric Field Meter, the SG000 Strike Guard is used in conjunction with the CS110 to create a complete lightning-threat measurement and analysis system. Data from the two sensors can be used to control warning systems and to help personnel make evacuation and shutdown decisions.
Technical Description
The SG000 Strike Guard detects cloud and cloud-to-ground lightning within a 20-mile radius. Strike information is classified in three range categories as lightning detected within 5 miles, 10 miles, and 20 miles. To prevent false alarms, the SG000 requires an optical signal to coincide with a magnetic-field-change signal before reporting lightning.
The SG000 is typically mounted on the same tripod or pole as the CS110. The SG000 connects to the CS110 via the FC100, the 14291 Field Power Cable, and the FC100CBL1-L (typically 10+ feet), and the following equipment depending on which CS110 port it is connected to.
Lightning Detection Ranges
The SG000 has three categories for lightning detection range estimates:
- CAUTION: Lighting is within 20 miles.
- WARNING: Lightning is within 10 miles.
- ALARM: Lighting is within 5 miles.
CS I/O Port
- CS110CBL2-L (typically 9 feet)
- SC932A
- 16987 Peripheral Mtg kit
RS-232 Port
- CS110CBL1-L (typically 9 feet)
The SG000 is an add-on option to the CS110. Due to a contractual agreement, it cannot be sold without the CS110, as a stand-alone sensor.
Benefits
- Fully integrates into CS110 system
- 20-mile detection radius
- Avoids false alarms with patented technology
- Periodic sensor and communication self-test
- Durable fiber-optic communication with connector-less technology
- Lightning-proof data communication
Specifications
- Detection Range
- Up to 32.19 km (20 mi) radius
- Enclosure Rating
- NEMA 4X
- Internal Battery
- Lithium primary cells with four-year life minimum
- Dimensions
- 20.3 x 17.8 x 19.1 cm
(8 x 7 x 7.5 in.)
- Weight
- 1.6 kg
(3.5 lb)
Accessories
(8)FC100
Fiber Optic Converter
Orderable14291
Field Power Cable, 12 Vdc Plug to Pigtail
Orderable18663
Null Modem Cable, 9-Pin PIn (Male) to 9-Pin Pin (Male)
OrderableCS110CBL1
CS110 to RS-232 (DTE) Cable wth Null Modem Cable
OrderableCS110CBL2
CS I/O Cable for CS110
OrderableSC932A
RS-232 DCE Interface, CS I/O to 9-Pin
Orderable16987
Peripheral Mounting Kit
OrderableFC100CBL1
Simplex PMMA Plastic Fiber Optic Cable
Orderable
Common Accessories
(8)FC100
Fiber Optic Converter
The FC100 is required to interface the SG000 with a Campbell Scientific datalogger, the CS110, or computer.
Orderable14291
Field Power Cable, 12 Vdc Plug to Pigtail
The 14291 power cable allows the FC100 to be powered from a suitable 12 Vdc battery.
Orderable18663
Null Modem Cable, 9-Pin PIn (Male) to 9-Pin Pin (Male)
The 18663 is a 9-pin to 9-pin null modem cable used to connect the FC100 to the datalogger's RS-232 port.
OrderableCS110CBL1
CS110 to RS-232 (DTE) Cable wth Null Modem Cable
The CS110CBL1 RS-232 cable is used to connect the FC100 to the RS-232 port of the CS110 Electric Field Meter. Typical cable length is 9 ft.
OrderableCS110CBL2
CS I/O Cable for CS110
The CS110CBL2 CS I/O cable is used to connect the FC100 to the CS I/O port on the CS110 Electric Field Meter. The SC932A (see below) is also required. Typical cable length for the CS110CBL2 is 9 ft.
OrderableSC932A
RS-232 DCE Interface, CS I/O to 9-Pin
The SC932A 9-Pin to 9-Pin RS-232 Interface is used to connect the FC100 to the CS I/O port of a datalogger or the CS110. The CS110CBL2 cable (see above) is also required to connect the SG000 to the CS110's CS I/O port.
Orderable16987
Peripheral Mounting Kit
The 16087 provides hardware for affixing an SC932A to an enclosure backplate.
OrderableFC100CBL1
Simplex PMMA Plastic Fiber Optic Cable
The FC100CBL1 is a simplex PMMA plastic fiber optic cable that connects the FC100 to the SG000.
Orderable
Compatibility
The SG000 is used with our CS110 Electric Field Meter.