{"title":"Lightning Detectors","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoltek long-range lightning detectors for weather enthusiasts, outdoor events, sports grounds and industrial sites. The LD-250 and LD-350 detect lightning strikes at long range, with kits that include the antenna and accessories you need.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bolteck-ld250-simple","title":"Boltek LD-250 Long Range Lightning Detector - optional mobile operation","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive long range detection up to 300 miles (480km)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack Storm Movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser set alarms for Close Storm or Severe Storm alerts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortability allows detector to be connected easily to a desktop PC or Laptop’s USB or Serial COM port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay software is compatible with all current Windows operating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional Output Relay Module (RLO-10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo online or recurring fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne year parts \u0026amp; labor manufacturers warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LD-250 puts a live-action lightning display on your computer screen, showing storm activity up to 300 miles in all directions from your location so you can track position, speed, and direction. With optional GPS or Fluxgate compass, you can use the LD-250 to chase or avoid the storm in your car, truck, or boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA self contained device, the LD-250 is constantly seeking lightning strikes even if the computer is turned off. An audible alarm and blinking light will alert you to turn the computer on and receive full data whenever strikes are detected. Front panel lights and audible alarms also indicate when storms are close, severe, or both, according to standards determined by the user. Your computer can be set to sound an alarm or show a pop-up window to indicate close or severe storms. Alarm tones can be disabled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLD-250 data is live! You are actually detecting the lightning strikes themselves. There are no on-line or recurring charges of any kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LD-250's antenna is a small black box that can be mounted indoors in a wood framed structure, outdoors using the optional ENC-1 outdoor enclosure or on your vehicle using the ENC-2 mag-mount enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boltek","offers":[{"title":"Detector","offer_id":54234405372251,"sku":"BC-LD-250-220V","price":1316.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Detection kit (with 50 ft cable)","offer_id":54309953569115,"sku":"BC-LD-250-KIT-220V-50FT","price":1551.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/0302\/7291\/files\/ld250.jpg?v=1790924579"},{"product_id":"ld350-lightning-detector","title":"Boltek LD-350 Long Range Lightning Detector","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong Range detection up to 300 miles (480km) away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferentiates between cloud-cloud and cloud-ground lightning strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser configurable alarms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal beeper can easily be enabled\/disabled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB plug and play device allows for easy PC\/Laptop connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftware is compatible with all current Windows O\/S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo online or recurring fees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne year parts \u0026amp; labour manufacturers warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe LD-350 puts a live lightning map on your laptop or desktop computer. \u003c\/strong\u003eWithin milliseconds of a lightning strike the detector beeps and your computer displays the strike location. The LD-350's direction-finding antenna measures lightning strike direction while the LD-350's receiver estimates distance from received signal strength. Advanced signal processing in software improves distance accuracy, reducing the effects of strike-to-strike variations in strike energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe LD-350 can warn of both close and severe thunderstorms.\u003c\/strong\u003e If a storm is detected closer than a preset distance or the strike rate exceeds a preset limit, the LD-350 sounds its internal alarm and activates the computers alarm tone or WAV file notification. Both the Close Storm and Severe Storm alarm statuses are indicated on the LD-350's front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrike rates, both Close Strikes \/ Minute and Total Strikes \/ Minute are shown for the previous hour on the Strike Rate Trend Graph letting you easily see if storms are increasing in severity or dying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple display ranges allow you to zoom into the region of interest. Zoom out to the maximum range of 750 miles (1200 kms) or zoom in as close as 16 miles to view only the nearby storms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLD-350 lightning data is live! \u003c\/strong\u003eYour computer beeps and displays the strike within milliseconds of the strike happening! With the LD-350 Lightning Detector you are actually detecting the lightning strikes themselves. There are no on-line or recurring charges of any kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLD-350 Lightning Detector has two built-in alarms:\u003c\/strong\u003e a Close Storm Alarm and a Severe Storm Alarm. The Close Storm Alarm will activate if a thunderstorm is detected closer than a preset distance. The Severe Storm Alarm activates if the number of lightning strikes per minute exceeds a preset limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LD-350 will sound an alarm tone when either alarm activates. Front panel pushbuttons allow both the Strike tone and Alarm tones to be disabled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe computer can also be configured to sound an alarm tone and\/or pop up a notification window when an alarm activates. Alarm status is indicated by the color of the Close Storm distance circle and Severe Storm status indicator in the top left corner of the map window.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boltek","offers":[{"title":"Detector","offer_id":54234408780123,"sku":"BC-LD-350-220V","price":1764.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Detection kit (with 50 ft cable)","offer_id":54309954978139,"sku":"BC-LD-350-KIT-220V-50FT","price":1998.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/0302\/7291\/files\/ld350.jpg?v=1790924762"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tempcon.co.uk\/collections\/lightning-detectors.oembed","provider":"Tempcon Instrumentation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}