Automated Lightning Alert and Risk Management System is an automated, easy-to-use display of approaching and overhead lightning threats.

Manage lightning risk with lightning threat display and automated warnings

• Cloud-to-ground lightning activity shown in three ranges and in directional octants when used with a Vaisala TSS 928™ sensor
• Cloud lightning counts when used with a Vaisala TSS 928™ sensor
• Electric field intensity measurements when used with up to seven Vaisala EFM II sensors
• Displays data within a 30-nautical mile (56-km) radius around the location
• Map overlays

Custom Alarm Setting

• Set alarms for specific lightning activity levels in each range and  directional octant and for
• Set alarms for unsafe electric field
• Choice of automatic audible, visual and
• Send alarm messages to any e-mail-enabled cloud lightning intensity levels 

Summary
Vaisala ALARM displays electric field measurements from up to seven Vaisala electric field mills and real-time lightning flash data from one Vaisala local lightning Thunderstorm Sensor. Vaisala ALARM system includes a personal computer, network card, software, color monitor and power strip with surge protection.
Hardware Requirements
Personal Computer			Desktop
Processor			Pentium® III 750 MHz (minimum 500 MHz)
RAM			256 MB
Hard Drive Space			20 GB
Ports			2 serial
Monitor			17" (choose from standard and flat screen options)
Resolution			1024 x 768 pixels (or higher)
Color Depth			24 bit
Peripherals			CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, surge suppressing power strip
Operating System
Microsoft Windows® 2000 (Service Pak 6.0)
Windows XP®, Windows NT® (Service Pak 2.0)
Communications
The standard data link between the Vaisala ALARM system and Vaisala electric field mills and Vaisala local lightning is by direct serial connection via two RS-232 ports.
Communications Options
Communications card (32-bit PCI, 8 serial ports) For connecting to sensors within 10,000 feet of the system, communications hardware is a RS-232 cable, a RS-232/RS-422 interface, and a RS-422 cable. Other configurations are available for distances exceeding 10,000 feet.
Additional Options
Relay card			32-bit PCI, eight outputs; termination card and connecting cable
UPS			APC 1000 VA, 120V or 240V Battery pack for UPS extended backup