Biral BTD-200 User manual

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BTD-200
Lightning Works Messenger
BTD-200
Lightning Works Messenger

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PROPRIETARY NOTICE
The information contained in this manual (including all illustrations, drawings,
schematics and parts lists) is proprietary to BIRAL. It is provided for the sole purpose
of aiding the buyer or user in operating and maintaining the software. This information
is not to be used for the manufacture or sale of similar items without written
permission.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
This document has been prepared by Bristol Industrial and Research Associates Limited
and contains copyright material belonging to the company.
No part of this manual may be reproduced without the express permission of BIRAL.
© 2020 Bristol Industrial and Research Associates Limited (BIRAL).
Manual Number: 107794
Revision: 00A
Biral –P O Box 2, Portishead, Bristol BS20 7JB, UK
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: enquirie[email protected]
www.biral.com

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CONTENTS
1HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL................................................................... 4
2GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................... 5
2.1 Equipment covered in this manual ................................................................5
2.2 Lightning Works Messenger Description.........................................................5
2.3 Customer Satisfaction ..................................................................................5
2.4 After Sales Support......................................................................................5
2.5 Safety.........................................................................................................5
2.6 Contacting Biral...........................................................................................6
3SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT .......................................................................... 7
4BTD-200 LIGHTNING WORKS MESSENGER ........................................... 8
4.1 BTD-200 System Overview ...........................................................................8
4.2 Lightning Works Messenger Overview ...........................................................8
4.3 BTD-200 System Compatibility......................................................................9
5LIGHTNING WORKS MESSENGER INSTALLATION ............................... 10
5.1 Introduction.............................................................................................. 10
5.2 Software Licences...................................................................................... 10
5.3 Data Privacy.............................................................................................. 10
5.4 Compatible Operating Systems ................................................................... 11
5.5 Choosing the Computer.............................................................................. 11
5.6 Installing the Software............................................................................... 12
5.7 Running the Software for the First Time ...................................................... 14
5.8 Activating the Lightning Works Messenger Software ..................................... 15
6CONFIGURING LIGHTNING WORKS MESSENGER................................ 16
6.1 Entering the Email Service Provider Details .................................................. 16
6.2 Selecting an SMS Service Provider............................................................... 17
6.3 Entering and Editing Recipient Details ......................................................... 23
6.4 Message Sending Controls.......................................................................... 24
6.5 Setting the Message Text ........................................................................... 24
6.6 Time Control ............................................................................................. 25
6.7 Selecting the Language.............................................................................. 25
6.8 Auto Start and Jump to Front Function........................................................ 25
6.9 Adding Administrators................................................................................ 26
7USING LIGHTNING WORKS MESSENGER............................................. 27
7.1 Running Lightning Works Messenger........................................................... 27

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7.2 Lightning Works Messenger Indicators ........................................................ 27
7.3 Activity Log............................................................................................... 29
8INDEX .................................................................................................. 31
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 5-1 LWM Admin Mode ............................................................... 14
Figure 7-1 LWM Normal Mode .............................................................. 27

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1HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
The manual is organised so that if you read it from start to finish you will have a
good understanding of how the Lightning Works Messenger operates, how it should
be installed and how to use it. We realise however that different people may be
involved in the installation and use of the system, so the following guidance is given.
Software Installation
Section 5, covers the installation of the software.
We have made the installation as easy as possible, so if you are generally happy
installing software applications the process should not be too difficult. You may wish
to consult your IT department about where to install the software and how to access
your email account settings.
Configuration and Use
Section 5, covers configuring the Lightning Works Messenger to work in the way you
want. Section 7, covers use of the Lightning Works Messenger software. Both these
sections should be read by the person responsible for operating the system.
Choosing an SMS Service Provider
Section 6.2, discusses the SMS service providers supported by Lightning Works
Messenger and how to configure them. This section should be read by the person
responsible for administering and operating the system.
Email Service Provider Details
The procedure for configuring the Lightning Work Messenger to send email messages
is described in Section 6.1. You may need to contact your email service provider or
IT department to obtain the required information.

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2GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 Equipment covered in this manual
BTD-200 Lightning Works Messenger
A software application that works with the BTD-200 Lightning Works software to
provide SMS and email messages when thunderstorm activity is detected.
2.2 Lightning Works Messenger Description
The Lightning Works Messenger application works with the BTD-200 and the
Lightning Works software to allow SMS and email messages to be sent automatically
when thunderstorm activity is detected. Both SMS and email messages are sent via
the internet, so a reliable internet connection is an essential requirement. Messages
can be sent to an unlimited number of recipients, with each recipient receiving
Warning, Alert or Fault messages by either SMS, email or both. The ability to inhibit
the sending of messages out of hours is also included.
2.3 Customer Satisfaction
At Biral we set our standards high and only your complete satisfaction is acceptable
to us. If you believe your experience has not met these standards, we would be
grateful if you would contact us, so we can discuss any issues you may have. We are
also pleased to hear of any positive experience.
2.4 After Sales Support
Biral offers support by telephone and email for the lifetime of our products, even if
there has been a change of ownership, so please get in touch if you require help.
Similarly, if you have any questions about your new software, we are only a mouse-
click or telephone call away. Our contact details are given below. For your
convenience our contact details are also on the label fixed to your equipment.
2.5 Safety
The Lightning Works Messenger uses the internet and third-party SMS messaging
and email service providers to deliver Warning, Alert and Fault messages to
recipients. Neither the internet, the SMS messaging or email services providers
provide a guarantee of service provision, therefore the user should not rely solely on
the Lightning Works Messenger to provide warnings of thunderstorm activity.

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2.6 Contacting Biral
If you would like technical assistance, advice or you have any queries regarding the
operation of the software please do not hesitate to contact us during normal
business hours.
Contact us by telephone on: + 44 (0)1275 847787
Contact us by fax on: + 44 (0)1275 847303
Contact us by email at: [email protected]
If you bought your system from a local agent, you may wish to contact them in the
first instance. No matter how you got your system Biral is here to help.

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3SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT
The following equipment is supplied in the Lightning Works Messenger pack. Please
check the contents carefully and immediately report any missing items to your
supplier.
Picture
Part No.
No. Supplied
Description
BTD20.LWM
1
USB Drive. Holds the software as
well as an electronic copy of this
manual
107794
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This Manual

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4BTD-200 LIGHTNING WORKS MESSENGER
This section explains the functionality of the Lightning Works Messenger and how it
interacts with other parts of the BTD-200 Lightning Warning System. Please take
time to read this section as it will help you to understand the detailed instructions in
later sections.
4.1 BTD-200 System Overview
The BTD-200 sensor detects the presence of lightning flashes and the possibility of
overhead lightning even before the first flash. The sensor must be mounted outside
in an open area where it can sense changes in the Earth’s electrostatic field caused
by thunderstorms. The sensor can provide you with lightning warnings in the
following ways:
•By direct connection to your site warning system using the internal relays
•By warnings on your computer using the supplied Lightning Works software
•By using the indicators and sounder on the BTD-200 Base Control Box
•By using the BTD-200 Wide Area Sounder
•By SMS and email messages via Lightning Works Messenger
•Or any combination of the above
A full description of the BTD-200 system components is provided in the BTD-200
Lightning Warning System manual.
Use of the Lightning Works Messenger requires as a minimum the BTD-200 sensor
connected to a user computer with an internet connection running the Lightning
Works Software.
BTD-200 Lightning Works Software
The Lightning Works Software is a multi-user application that runs on Microsoft
operating system computers. It enables up to five users on a local network to view
the status of the BTD-200 system and receive lightning Warnings and Alerts. The
administrative user can configure the system and cancel Warnings and Alerts.
The application has two parts, a server and a client. The server runs in the
background on the computer that is connected to the BTD-200 sensor, this can
either be a user’s PC or a local server. The client software runs on each computer
that requires access to the system. Any number of clients can be installed but only
five can be connected at any time.
4.2 Lightning Works Messenger Overview
Lightning Works Messenger is a software application that runs on Microsoft operating
system computers. It connects to the Lightning Works Server and can be installed on

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any computer on the same local network. It enables SMS and email messages to be
sent automatically to a predefined list of recipients when the BTD-200 issues
thunderstorm Warnings or Alerts, or when a fault condition is detected. Each
recipient can be configured to receive notifications of Warnings, Alerts and faults by
SMS, email or both. The sending of messages outside of working hours can be
enabled or disabled on a recipient by recipient basis.
Lightning Works Messenger can be configured to run automatically when the
computer is started. It can be configured to run minimised and pop to the front of
the desktop on fault conditions. Access to configuration parameters and recipient’s
details is password controlled. SMS and email messages are sent via the internet
using SMS message and email service providers. It is therefore essential that a
reliable internet connection is available to the computer on which Lightning Works
Messenger is installed and that the computer and Lightning Works Messenger is
always running when warnings of thunderstorm activity are required.
4.3 BTD-200 System Compatibility
4.3.1 Hardware
The minimum system required for use of the Lightning Works Messenger is a
BTD-200 connected to a user computer running the Lightning Works server software.
The Lightning Works Messenger may be installed on the same computer as the
Lightning Works Server or any other current Microsoft operating system computer on
the same local network. The computer must have a reliable internet connection.
Use of the Lightning Works Messenger is controlled by an activation code which is
linked to the serial number of the BTD-200 sensor in the system. Activation codes
are available from Biral as described in Section 5.8.1.
4.3.2 Software
The minimum software revisions of the BTD-200 sensor firmware and the Lightning
Works Server and Client software for operation with Lightning Works Messenger are
as follows:
BTD-200 Sensor 3.0.0.0
LW Server 2.0.0.0
LW Client 2.0.0.0
The latest versions of BTD-200 sensor firmware and Lightning Works software along
with full installation instructions are available to download from the Service Support
pages of the Biral website www.biral.com.

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5LIGHTNING WORKS MESSENGER INSTALLATION
5.1 Introduction
The Lightning Works Messenger software should be installed after the BTD-200
sensor and the associated Lightning Works software are installed and configured.
5.2 Software Licences
5.2.1 Lightning Works Messenger Licence
The Lightning Works Messenger software remains the property of Biral and is
protected by appropriate copyright law and international treaty provisions. The
Licensee is granted the right to use the software, but not to de-compile or to in
anyway alter the composition of the software. The software contains information of
commercial value and worth to Biral.
In no event will Biral, its Directors or employees be liable for direct, indirect,
incidental, exemplary or consequential damages, expenses, or losses arising out of
the use or inability to use the Lightning Works Messenger.
No other warranties except those expressly set out above are implied or should be
inferred. Biral makes no warranty concerning the fitness of the BTD-200
Thunderstorm Detector, its Lightning Works software or the Lightning Works
Messenger for a particular purpose or use. Biral does not warrant, guarantee or
make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the BTD-200
Thunderstorm Detector or the software.
5.2.2 Software Activation Code
Use of the Lightning Works Messenger requires a software activation code. The
activation code is linked to the BTD-200 sensor serial number and will not be valid
for use with other BTD-200 sensors.
Full details on how to obtain an activation code and activate the software are given
in Section 5.8.1.
5.3 Data Privacy
The Lightning Works Messenger stores recipient details including names, telephone
numbers and email addresses in an encrypted database. Access to the data is only
available through the Lightning Works Messenger following entry of a password.
Additional security measures are included to ensure the database cannot be
decrypted without a password that was valid at the time Lightning Works Messenger
was last used.

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The capability of exporting the recipient data in .CSV file format is provided. Files
exported using this facility are not encrypted and it is therefore the user’s
responsibility to ensure local data protection requirements are met.
5.4 Compatible Operating Systems
The Lightning Works Messenger has been tested for use with the following Microsoft
operating systems:
•Windows 7
•Windows 10
•Windows Server 2012 R2
•Windows Server 2016 Standard
The software may work with other Microsoft operating systems, but this has not
been tested.
Please make sure that the version of Windows used has all the latest updates.
5.5 Choosing the Computer
The Lightning Works Messenger may be installed on the same computer as the
Lightning Works Server or any compatible computer on the same local network. It
may also be installed on a computer with the Lightning Works Client software.
The computer on which the software is installed must have reliable internet access
and must always be running when thunderstorm warning messages are required to
be sent.
The chosen computer should have sleep mode and hibernation disabled as these
power saving options stop the computer from running applications when it is not
being actively used.
The Lightning Works Messenger may be run on a maximum of five computers on the
same local network. This may be required when multiple SMS message or email
service providers are needed to provide an enhanced level of message delivery
confidence. Only one installation of Lightning Works Messenger per computer is
possible.

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5.6 Installing the Software
5.6.1 Installation
To install the Lightning Works Messenger software on a computer, follow the steps
below.
1. Insert the BTD20.LWM USB Drive into a suitable USB port of the computer,
wait for the drive to be recognised and then use file explorer to locate the
Lightning Works Messenger folder. Open the folder.
2. Double click on the Lightning Works Messenger Setup application to start
installation.
3. The software will install in the default program directory of your computer. It
is not possible to install the software in another location.
4. To install the software, you must accept the End User licence terms and
conditions. Please read the licence terms and check the agree box to proceed
with installation.
5. When the software has successfully installed you will see the following
window.

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The software is now ready to use.
5.6.2 Running the Lightning Works Messenger Software
To start the software for the first time, see section 5.7.
The Lightning Works Messenger can be configured to start automatically with the
computer, or it can be started by doubling clicking on the desktop icon. The software
may also be configured to start minimised to the system tray area of the task bar.
See section 6.8 for details of how to configure these options.
5.6.3 Removing the Lightning Works Messenger Software
To remove the Lightning Works Messenger software, select Programs and Features
in your computer’s Control Panel. Locate the Lightning Works Messenger entry in the
list and click on it. Use the Uninstall option at the top of the list to remove the
Lightning Works Messenger software.

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5.7 Running the Software for the First Time
The first time the program starts a dialog box will appear asking for the default
username and password to be entered. Enter the following:
Username: admin
Password: admin
Once the default details have been entered a new dialog box will open to create an
administrator login. The username may be any length, the password must have
between 6 and 12 characters. The password is case sensitive and may include
numbers and special characters.
Once a valid username and password have been provided the software will open in
Admin mode and appear as shown in Figure 5-1 below. Additional administrators
may be added as described in section 6.9.
Note: The default username and password are only valid the first time the program
runs. If the administrator username or password is lost it will be necessary to
reinstall the software, all recipient details and configuration settings will be lost.
Figure 5-1 LWM Admin Mode

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5.8 Activating the Lightning Works Messenger Software
Before the Lightning Works Messenger software can be used the licence must be
activated with a code supplied by Biral. The activation code links the Lightning Works
Messenger software serial number to the serial number of the BTD-200 sensor with
which it is used. The activation code will not work if the Lightning Works Software is
used with another BTD-200 sensor.
5.8.1 Obtaining an Activation Code
To obtain an activation code send an email with the title “Lightning Works Messenger
Activation” to enquirie[email protected]. It is essential to include the following
information:
Lightning Works Messenger software serial number: xxxxxxxx
BTD-200 Sensor serial number: Jxxxxxx-xx
The Lightning Works Messenger software serial number is shown on the envelope
containing the USB drive.
The BTD-200 serial number can be found on the label on the sensor, on the sensor
test certificate or in Help\About window of the Lightning Works Client. The BTD-200
serial number is also shown in the “About Lightning Works Messenger” window of the
Lightning Works Messenger, this is accessed using the “About” button of the
“Settings” tab. The BTD-200 serial number is of the form Jxxxxx-xx.
Keep a secure copy of the activation code as it will be required if you need to
reinstall the software.
5.8.2 Entering an Activation Code
To enter an activation code the Lightning Works Messenger software must be in
Admin Mode. To enter Admin Mode click on the “Enter Admin Mode” button and
enter a valid user name and password. Click on the “Settings” tab and then the
“About” button in the right hand side of the window. A new window will open entitled
“About Lightning Works Messenger”. Enter the activation code in the “Activation
Code” box and click on “Check Code”. If the activation code is accepted, click “OK” to
return to the main window. If the code is not accepted contact Biral for assistance.

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6CONFIGURING LIGHTNING WORKS MESSENGER
Once the Lightning Works Messenger software has been activated it must be
configured. All configuration actions are performed in Admin Mode, essential
configuration activities include entering a list of recipients and the SMS and/or email
service provider details.
6.1 Entering the Email Service Provider Details
To send thunderstorm warning emails an email account is required, this may be an
existing email account or a new one dedicated to issuing thunderstorm warnings.
You will need the email account details to configure the Lightning Work Messenger,
these will be available from your IT department or your email service provider. If you
do not wish to use an existing email account, it is possible to use a Gmail account. If
a Gmail account is used the Gmail account must be configured to allow automatic
sending of emails on the Gmail website.
To enter the email account details, open the “Settings” tab in Admin Mode. Click the
“Edit Email Server Details” button located on the righthand side of the window. A
new window will appear, as shown below.
The entries shown are typical for a Gmail account, settings may be different for
different email service providers.
From Mailbox Name
Free text that will appear as the from email
address. Not all email service providers allow the
use of alternative text for the From Mailbox
name, if this is the case enter your email address.
From Mailbox Address
The email address of the account to be used.
Some service providers allow the use of
alternative email addresses.
Port Number and Connection Security
Must be set according to information supplied by
the Email Service Provider. Typically, 465
SSL/TLS.
SMTP Server User Name
The username of the email account. Often the
same as the email address.
SMTP Server Password
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Once valid email account details have been entered the Email indicator in the top
section of the Lightning Works Messenger window will turn green provided message
sending is not disabled by the checkboxes in the top left of the main window. If
message sending is disabled, the Email indicator will remain grey.
6.2 Selecting an SMS Service Provider
To send SMS messages you must have an account with one of the SMS message
service providers supported by Lightning Works Messenger. The following SMS
messaging service providers are supported.
•Twilio
•IntelliSMS
•Nexmo
•TextMagicAPI
Your choice of service provider will depend on your location, your expected usage
and whether you wish your SMS messages to come from a dedicated local phone
number. Please study the service provider websites carefully to ensure they meet
your requirements. All SMS service providers charge for use of their service. The
cost of the SMS message service is not included in the purchase price of
the Lightning Works Messenger software.
Navigating the SMS service provider websites can be daunting as they offer many
different services, but only an account and some basic settings are necessary. To
help you, information is provided for each supported service provider in the following
sections. The service provider websites change frequently so it is not possible to
provide web links in this manual. Please read the configuration section for each
service provider before visiting their website as this will help you navigate to the
correct section and service.
Most of the SMS service providers offer a free trial of their services. You can use this
to see which is most appropriate for your needs.
6.2.1 SMS Messaging Basics
The Lightning Works Manager uses an Application Program Interface or API to talk to
the SMS service provider. When looking through the supplier website this is the type
of service you need. Don’t worry if you come across a lot of technical details, we
have taken care of all the difficult technical stuff.
Lightning Works Messenger uses the API to talk to the service provider over the
internet. When a message is sent, Lightning Works Messenger establishes a
connection to the SMS service provider and sends the message text and optionally

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the Sender ID along with the recipient’s phone number. The SMS service provider
then sends the message as an SMS over the phone network.
The Sender ID is what the recipient sees to tell them who the SMS message came
from. The Sender ID can either be a telephone number or a text string such as
BTD200. All the SMS service providers supported by Lightning Works Manager allow
you to use text for the Sender ID.
Note: Some countries do not allow the use of text for the Sender ID.
When setting up your account you only need basic SMS message sending capability.
There is no need to pay for extra features that allow you to receive replies to the
SMS messages. Lightning Works Messenger does not support replies sent in response
to its SMS messages.
As with all SMS messages, there may be a delay between Lightning Works
Messenger sending the message request to the service provider and the SMS
message arriving at the recipient’s phone. These delays occur in the mobile
phone network and are beyond the control of either the Lightning Works
Messenger or the SMS service provider. Most messages will be received
almost immediately but on occasions delays will occur. For this reason, it is
recommended that a local warning system such as a sounder is used in
addition to Lightning Works Messenger.
The configuration of Lightning Works Messenger for your selected service provider is
described in the following sections.