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Skyscan P5-3
SKYSCAN P5-3 Handheld Lightning Detector
Introducing the Skyscan P5-3 handheld Lightning Detector, an ‘instantaneous response detector’ (IRD) that provides immediate ranging classification of cloud to ground lightning strikes, and which is capable of providing a forewarning to the the approach of severe weather conditions based around the proximity to lightning, which can aid in the determinations for the suspension and resumption of workplace operations .
The Skyscan P5-3 is an affordable handheld lightning detection device, which provides the user a factual dataset of lightning threat information by which to gauge their own situational safety, as well as that of others during those times where higher risk conditions exist.
It is able to detect cloud to ground lightning within 60 kilometres, and will alert users by way of an audible tone, and visually through 4 color coded LED’s.
A range selector allows the user to choose at which range detected cloud to ground lightning strikes will sound the audible warning tone,
which prompts the user to seek safe shelter, until the risk has passed.
Skyscan is powered by two 9V batteries, six 1.5V AA batteries, or by ( optional) 240VAC and/or 12 volt power adaptors.
A Low Battery LED automatically alerts users when the unit has approximately five hours of operational life remaining
in its batteries, and after five hours an automatic shutoff cuts in for extended battery life.
Additionally a battery save function extends battery life, by deactivating all LED’s, except the Battery Save LED , but will still provide the audible warning of local lightning strikes.
FEATURES
• Visual and audable alerts
• 40-50 hours normal battery life (75+ in battery saving mode)
• Can be operated on 9V or AA batterys
• Auto 5 hour shut off feature (Battery saving)
Any portable lightning detector must only be used under the strict guidance of a considered use policy and procedure that outlines those steps that need to be taken to ensure that a predetermined safe shelter is sought, whenever thunderstorms are considered local.
Users must be mindful that no technology can predict if, when or where lightning will strike, and that the equipment is not able to detect “cloud to cloud” lightning activity which may preceed and /or accompany cloud to ground lightning activity.
If and where required, Lightningman can assist organisations with their selection and vetting of the most appropriate threat detection technology most suited to their operations, and can assist in the development of Lightning Management Plans, and Safe Working Procedures surrounding the use of threat detection and lightning safety.
