Gravity: Lightning Sensor
The Gravity Lightning Sensor employs AMS's AS3935 lightning sensor IC and a Coilcraft MA5532-AE dedicated antenna to detect lightning distance, intensity, and frequency within a radius of 40km both indoors or outdoors.
In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM
Delivered by Fri, 15th of Nov
Quantity Discounts:
- 10-25 $31.46 (exc GST)
- 25+ $30.48 (exc GST)
The Gravity Lightning Sensor employs AMS's AS3935 lightning sensor IC and a Coilcraft MA5532-AE dedicated antenna to detect lightning distance, intensity, and frequency within a radius of 40km both indoors or outdoors. The embedded interference rejection algorithm can effectively suppress the interference generated by household appliances. In addition to allowing weather enthusiasts to measure local thunderstorm data simply and efficiently, thanks to its compact size and wide detection range, it can also be embedded in various smart wearable devices, like for an outdoor climber or people who work at heights. The sensor can also be embedded in the indoor protection device inside lightning-sensitive equipment, automatically switching these devices to backup power. When lightning is detected the interrupt pin IRQ generates a pulse. This can be used to trigger a cameras shutter to open, helping photographers to accurately capture images of lightning.
Connection Diagram Arduino
Connection Diagram Raspberry Pi
Features
- Lightning detection within 40km
- Lighting intensity detection
- Usable both indoors or outdoors
- Embedded man-made interference rejection algorithm
Applications
- Consumer Weather Station (thunderstorm measurement)
- Wearable Devices (outdoor thunderstorm early warning)
- Lightning Photography
Specification
- Input Voltage : 3.3V~5.5V
- Maximum Detection Range: 40 km
- Distance Detection Resolution: 1~4 km
- Intensity Detection Resolution: 21 bits, i.e. 0 ~16777201
- I2C Address: Three options 0x03, 0x02, 0x01
- Interface: Gravity I2C (logic level: 0-3.3V)
- Dimension: 30.0mm*22.0mm/1.18*0.87 in
Documents
Parts List
- Gravity: Lightning Sensor x1
- XH2.54-4P Black Header x1
- Gravity-4P I2C/ UART Sensor Wire x1
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- $12+ for Pack and Track (3+ days, tracked)
- $16+ for Express International (2-5 days, tracked)
If you order lots of gear, the postage amount will increase based on the weight of your order.
Our physical address (here's a PDF which includes other key business details):
Unit 18, 132 Garden Grove Parade
Adamstown
NSW, 2289
Australia
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