Operational Specifications				​	​
​Lightning Type		​Cloud-to-ground (CG) flashes and strokes and cloud flashes ​​
​Network Detection Efficiency		​>90% for CG; 10-30% for cloud ​​
​Network Median Location Accuracy		​250-500m CG stroke
​Nominal Baseline Between Sensors		​15 to 350 km ​
​LF Band		​1kHz-350kHz		​	​
​Performance Monitoring		​Complete manual and automatic system calibration and self-test ​​
​Remote Configuration		​Operational parameters are remotely configurable ​ ​
Synchronization
​Source			​GPS receiver
​Accuracy			​100 nanoseconds to UTC
​ Dimensions			​
​Weight			​37.4 kg
​​Height			​2.2 meters
​​Width			​0.4 m
​​Depth			​​0.4 m
​ Mounting			​
​2m Ground mount with concrete pad			​
​Roof mount option available			​
​ Power Requirements			​
​AC Power			​100-250VAC, 2.4-1.2A max, 50-60 Hz
​DC Power			​​48VDC (36-72 VDC), 2.7-1.4A max
​ Communication Interfaces			​
​​Asynchronous			​RS-232 at 9600 bps minimumTCP/IP (recommended)
​ Environmental Conditions ​
​Temperature			​-40°C to +55°C
​Relative Humidity			​0 to 100% condensing
​Wind Speed			​​0-240 km/h
​Altitude			​Up to 5500 meters
​​Hail			​2.0 cm in diameter
​​Ice			​8 cm
​Rain			​8 cm/h at wind speed 65 km/h
Operational Reliability ​
​Mean time between failures (MTBF)			​>30,000 hours
​Mean time to repair (MTTR)			​​<1 hours
​ Support Services				​	​
​Training, technical support, and spare parts are available for maintaining optimal network and sensor performance. Contact your Vaisala Sales Representative for service agreement information.				​	​
Standard Warranty				​	​
​Vaisala warrants all products manufactured by Vaisala to be free from defects in workmanship or material for one year from the date of delivery. Contact your Vaisala Sales Representative for specific product service warranty details.

 

 

LS7001 Maintenance Training
A hands-on training course for Vaisala Thunderstorm CG Enhanced Lightning Sensor LS7001 maintenance and service technicians. This comprehensive two-day course gives you a thorough theoretical background combined with practical training on pre-installation preparation, startup and configuration, and hands-on troubleshooting and repairs.

Technical Support
Get fast, easy access to professional support over the entire life cycle of your equipment. The Vaisala HelpDesk is your single contact point for technical inquiries related to Vaisala products and systems.   

Spare Parts
Get rapid access to the spare parts you need to maximize the uptime of your equipment and ensure reliable and accurate operation. In addition to standard spare part delivery, we also offer an express service where parts are shipped within one business day.

Repair Services
Vaisala repair services include fault tracing and repair or replacement of failed components, as well as final testing to ensure your equipment is functioning properly. Repairs can be carried out on site or at one of our service centers.

Warranty
All Vaisala products and services are covered by a 12-month warranty as standard, with selected products covered for up to 24 months. During this period you benefit from free repair or replacement of faulty equipment. With Vaisala’s extended warranty, you get free repair or replacement for five years.