Summary
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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.
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Hardware Requirements
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Personal Computer |
Desktop |
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| Processor |
Pentium® III 750 MHz (minimum 500 MHz) |
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| RAM |
256 MB |
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| Hard Drive Space |
20 GB |
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| Ports |
2 serial |
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| Monitor |
17" (choose from standard and flat screen options) |
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| Resolution |
1024 x 768 pixels (or higher) |
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| Color Depth |
24 bit |
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| Peripherals |
CD-ROM drive, floppy drive, surge suppressing
power strip
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Operating System
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| Microsoft Windows® 2000 (Service Pak 6.0) |
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Windows XP®, Windows NT® (Service Pak 2.0)
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Communications
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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.
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Communications Options
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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.
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Additional Options
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Relay card
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32-bit PCI, eight outputs; termination card and
connecting cable |
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| UPS |
APC 1000 VA, 120V or 240V
Battery pack for UPS extended backup
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Support Services
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Vaisala ALARM system training can be tailored to your specific
needs. Technical support is available online and via telephone,
e-mail and fax. Contact your sales representative for details. |
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