The AP5000 is a lightning data management processor module that receives and stores real-time lightning data from the Vaisala Thunderstorm Central Processor CP8000 or CP7000. Vaisala Thunderstorm Information System operators use the AP5000 to archive their lightning data into Sybase®, a relational database manager. Users have easy and secured access to the archived data for use in their lightning display software and lightning analysis software. The Vaisala AP5000 also provides secured access to real-time lightning data. Multiple users can simultaneously access lightning information for use in their Vaisala FALLS® Fault Analysis and Lightning Location System or custom lightning application software. The standard data format allows users to import lightning data into their weather display software that is configured to accept external data.

Summary
The AP5000 resides on a single or multiprocessor server. A resident relational database is provided with this module. All databases in the relational database management system, including lightning databases, are mirrored for increased reliability.
System Compatibility
Communication Interfaces				AsynchronousRS-232                                                             TCP/IP (recommended)
AP5000 supports: Archive lightning location data to Vaisala FALLS®      and Vaisala DAM analysis software Real-time data to other third-party software ASCII-based, user-defined formats Stored procedures and triggers ODBC-compliant applications and other Vaisala FALLS® server software      (may require additional hardware)
Hardware Minimum Specifications
AP5000 module includes a reliable server with the following minimum specifications*:
4GB of RAM
Dual Core x86_64 compatible CPU
2 x 1 (one) TB SATA II disk, RAID 1
2 x NIC ports (100/1000 Mbps)
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1280x1024 certified video adapter and monitor
DVD+RW burner
16 port Digi-term RS232 serial server included
Graphics card with hardware accelerated drivers compatible with
RHEL5** (512MB RAM, PCI Express Interface, ATI RADEON HD 4350 is      recommended)
RHEL5.0 Server Software license (64 bit edition)
RHEL5** compatible modem
* Please note: Computer hardware is subject to change. In case of evolution of an item, an equivalent or better item will be provided.
** RHEL5 release at 5.3 or greater.
Environmental specifications***
*** The environmental specifications are equal to the HW specifications by default. The following specifications are subject to change without notice based on hardware availability.
Operating Temperature 10 ºC to 35 ºC (50 ºF to 95 ºF)
Storage Temperature -40 ºC to 65 ºC (-40 ºF to 149 ºF)
Operating Relative Humidity 20 % to 80 % non-condensing      (non-condensing twmax=29C)
Storage Relative Humidity 5 % to 95 % non-condensing       (twmax=38C)
Operating Altitude -16 to 3,048 m (-50 ft to 10,000 ft)
Storage Altitude -16 m to 10,600 m (-50 ft to 35,000 ft)
Data Access/output
Scalable number of simultaneous users Supports simultaneous real-time and archived data access Access to archived data based on date/time, latitude/longitude, and range/azimuth queries Base configuration supports on-line storage for one billion strokes or flashes Simultaneous flash or total lightning and stroke data access support
Power Requirements
100 to 240 VAC; 47to 63 Hz; 0.4 kVA