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Portable Lightning Detector Raitan-kun English Version

Detect Approaching Lightning Strikes!
Nisshin Electric's "Raitan-kun" is a Portable Lightning Detector.
It picks up lightning discharges as far as 40-kilometer away, and gives alarms in three levels (beep and LED lamp) based on the lightning strength and distance from the detector.
This will help you to quickly take shelter from potential hazards during outdoor work, construction, mountain climbing, hiking, and other activities.

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Document Title Raitan-kun English Version
Document Type Product Catalog
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Company 株式会社日辰電機製作所 (Documents List)

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Portable Lightning Detector Raitan-kun Detect Approaching Lightning Strikes! Nisshin Electric’s “Raitan-kun” is a Portable Lightning Detector. It picks up lightning discharges as far as 40-kilometer away, and gives alarms in three levels (beep and LED lamp) based on the lightning strength and distance from the detector. This will help you to quickly take shelter from potential hazards during outdoor work, construction, mountain climbing, hiking, and other activities. Three Portable Manufactured in Warning 65g / 2.3oz JAP AN Level (Including battery ) Used For: ●Climbing, Hiking, Camping, Fishing, and other outdoor recreational activities ●Baseball, Soccer, Football, Golf, and other outdoor sports activities ●Fairs, School Events, Concerts, and other outdoor events ●Construction, Excavation, Farming, and other outdoor work Alarm Levels Signals approaching lightning strikes by sounds (warning beeps) and visuals (LED alerts): DETECTED :LED lights up in red and issues a beeping alarm when the device detects a lightning strike 1 (Caution) :About 40km (25mi) away (one short beep sounds repeatedly) 2 (Warning):About 20km (12mi) away (two short beeps sound repeatedly) 3 (Danger) :About 10km ( 6mi) away (three short beeps sound repeatedly) Specif ications Model : NTD-P01 雷探くん (Raitan-kun) Lightning alert distance : Approximately 40km (25mi) radius, depending on ambient conditions and magnitude of lightning discharges. Lightning alert indication : Alert Indication: Detection and 3-step alerts (LED)・Alarm sound (beeper) Ambient temperature : -10˚C to +40˚C (14˚F to –104˚F), humidity under 85% RH Power supply and run time : Two AAA alkaline batteries / approximately 400hours (in standby mode) Dimensions(approximate): W: 54.5mm (2.15in) x H: 86mm (3.4in) x D: 15.5mm (0.6in) Weight(approximate) : 65g (2.3oz), including battery International Protection : IP33 (IEC60529) Country of Origin : Japan This product is intended for lightning strike detection and does not prevent lightning-related accidents. Specifications and other descriptions may change without notice. 2018/08 iu06 Manufacturer C o n ta c t c o m p a n y :
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LOCK ON Before you realize a lightning strike is approaching, you are suddenly in its midst and it is too late to evacuate! Lightning strike is targeting you!!! Each year around the world, 2,000 people are killed by lightning strikes, and many more sufer in the aftermath. In most cases they lost their lives during outdoor leisure activities (climbing, hiking, ishing, marine sports, etc.) and outdoor work (construction, excavation, farming, etc.). If you can detect an approaching lightning strike early and seek adequate shelter, it will minimize your risk of death by electrocution. The 雷探くん (Raitan-kun) is produced by Nisshin Electric Co., Ltd., which has over seventy years experience in the ield of lightning strikes protection/detection. The base model of 雷探くん (Raitan-kun) is a stationary type authorized and used by the Japan Self-Defense Force at their 100+ bases. Using the core speciications and proven functionality of that stationary model, Nisshin Electric Co., Ltd. Designed 雷探くん (Raitan-kun) for consumer use. 【Approach of a Thunderstorm】 Caution Warning Danger 40-20km (25-12mi) 20-10km (12-6mi) Under 10km (6mi) (within 1 hour) (within 30 minutes) (Under 30 minutes/imminent) Distance from Thunderstorm Distance Thunderclap Risk of Lightning strike Over 40km(25mi) No sound Low, but electrical charges are present 40-20km(25-12mi) No sound Considerable possibility of lightning strike 20-10km(12-6mi) Minimal sound Stronger possibility of lightning strike: Prepare to evacuate Under 10km(6mi) Clear sound Serious possibility of lightning strike: Evacuate The speed of thunderclouds is 5–40km (3–25mi)/hour and the radius of thunderclouds is under 10km (6mi). When you hear a thunderclap and attempt to evacuate, you are already within range of a lightning strike. The detection accuracy of 雷探くん (Raitan-kun) is over 80% (lightning detection times/all lightning incidents > 80%). 【Actual size—very small and compact】 86mm (3.39in) 54.5mm (2.15in)