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LD-1
Lightning Detector Manual
57-6043 Rev A
DYACON LD-1 Manual
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DYACON LD-1 Manual
Contents
1 .0 NOTICES ...........................................................................................................................................5
1.1.1 Copyright..............................................................................................................................5
1.1.2 Manufacturer.........................................................................................................................5
1.1.3 Declarations..........................................................................................................................5
1.1.4 Warranty Infor ation............................................................................................................5
1.1.5 Product Li itation................................................................................................................6
2 .0 LD-1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................7
2.1 Scope...............................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Technical Support............................................................................................................................7
2.2.1 Contact Infor ation..............................................................................................................7
2.2.2 Phone / E ail Support..........................................................................................................7
3 .0 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................8
3.1 Product Description.........................................................................................................................8
3.2 What Do You Get?..........................................................................................................................9
3.3 What You Need.............................................................................................................................10
3.3.1 Structural Pipe Fittings........................................................................................................10
4 .0 ASSEMBL INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................11
4.1 Required Tools..............................................................................................................................11
4.2 Mounting.......................................................................................................................................11
4.3 Wiring............................................................................................................................................11
4.4 Additional Asse bly I ages.........................................................................................................12
5 .0 MODBUS .........................................................................................................................................13
5.1 Modbus Su ary.........................................................................................................................13
5.2 Modbus Utilities............................................................................................................................13
5.3 Modbus Co ands.......................................................................................................................14
5.3.1 Supported Functions and Exception Codes........................................................................14
5.3.2 Modbus Configuration and Sensor Configuration..............................................................14
5.3.3 Lightning Detection Registers.............................................................................................15
5.3.4 Lightning Configuration Registers......................................................................................16
5.3.5 Error Codes.........................................................................................................................16
5.3.6 Syste Status Codes...........................................................................................................16
6 .0 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS ...................................................................................................17
6.1.1 Measure ent Para eters....................................................................................................17
6.1.2 Configuration Para eters....................................................................................................18
7 .0 SITE CONSIDERATIONS .............................................................................................................20
7.1 Electro agnetic Environ ental....................................................................................................20
7.2 Physical Installation......................................................................................................................20
8 .0 POWER SAVING ............................................................................................................................21
9 .0 SOFTWARE .....................................................................................................................................22
9.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................22
9.2 Modbus Reader.............................................................................................................................22
9.2.1 Materials.............................................................................................................................23
9.2.2 Wiring the Converter...........................................................................................................23
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9.2.3 Connecting to a Co puter..................................................................................................23
9.2.4 Changing Configuration Settings........................................................................................28
9.3 Boot Loader...................................................................................................................................29
9.3.1 Required Equip ent...........................................................................................................29
9.3.2 Procedure............................................................................................................................29
10 .0 REPAIR AND SERVICE ..............................................................................................................30
10.1 Repair..........................................................................................................................................30
11 .0 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................31
12 .0 MODBUS APPENDIX ..................................................................................................................32
13 .0 FIRMWARE REVISION HISTOR ...........................................................................................34
14 .0 MANUAL REVISION HISTOR ...............................................................................................35
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DYACON LD-1 Manual Notices
1.0 Notices
1.1.1 Copyright
© Copyright 2016 Dyacon Inc.
All Rights Reserved
This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. Any reproduction of this
anual, in part or in full, by any eans, echanical, electronic, or otherwise, is strictly
prohibited without express written per ission fro Dyacon, Inc.
The infor ation in this anual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.
However, Dyacon, Inc. assu es no responsibility for any inaccuracies that ay be contained in
this anual. All infor ation is subject to change.
Trademark Acknowledgments
Dyacon® is a registered trade ark of Dyacon, Inc.
Dyacon LD-1TM and, LDTM are trade arks of Dyacon, Inc.
All other trade arks are property of their respective owners.
1.1.2 Manufacturer
Dyacon, Incorporated, a Utah corporation whose website can be found at http://dyacon.co .
All contact infor ation can be found at the above URL.
1.1.3 Declarations
Dyacon LD-1TM is a low-power electronic device for industrial applications.
RoHS
All electronic and echanical co ponents confor to RoHS, Directive 2002/95/EC.
FCC CFR Part 15
This equip ent co plies with the li its for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These li its are designed to provide reasonable protection against har ful
interference in a co ercial installation.
1.1.4 Warranty Information
Limited Hardware Warranty
Dyacon, Inc. warrants that all Dyacon products and co ponents shall be free fro defects in
aterials and work anship for a period of one (1) year fro the date of ship ent when installed
according to instruction anuals acco panying said hardware and used for the purpose for
which said hardware was designed. In the event a defect in aterials or work anship is
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Notices DYACON LD-1 Manual
discovered and reported to Dyacon within the warranty period, Dyacon will at its option repair
the defect or replace the defective product. This warranty does not apply where the product has
been operated outside the specifications of the product. Dyacon’s obligation hereunder will be
li ited to such repair or replace ent. Custo ers shall have the responsibility to ship the
defective equip ent to Dyacon at its (custo er’s) expense, with all cost of ship ent prepaid.
Dyacon will ship the repaired or replaced ite at its (Dyacon’s) expense using the preferred
ship ent ethod of Dyacon. On-site service will only be offered where the nature of the
installation or failure requires Dyacon presence to troubleshoot or repair.
Disclaimer of Warranties
The warranties set forth above are in lieu of all other warranties of Dyacon, whether written,
oral, or i plied. Dyacon akes no warranties regarding its products (hardware or software),
including without li itation warranties as to erchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, any
warranty arising fro course of perfor ance, course of dealing or usage of trade whether any of
the foregoing warranties are either expressed or i plied. Dyacon specifically akes no
warranties as to the suitability of its products for any particular application. Dyacon shall in no
event be liable for perfor ance, or use of any product covered by this agree ent whether such
clai is based upon warranty contract (express or i plied), strict liability, negligence, or
otherwise. Any responsibility and/or liability of Dyacon shall, in connection with a warranted
product, be li ited in axi u a ount to the original purchase price of that product.
Removal of Serial Number
Re oval of the original serial nu ber label or reprogra ing of the electronic serial nu ber
voids any warranty on the device. Dyacon will not repair or update products if the serial nu ber
label issing or legiti ate ownership cannot be verified. Dyacon ay not return equip ent that
is issing serial nu bers or where legiti ate ownership is in question.
Updates or Modifications
Dyacon shall be under no obligation to update or odify its products except as herein noted to
correct defects or errors. Custo er agrees that all representation and warranties contained herein
shall be i ediately null and void in the event of any incorrect installation, odification,
alteration, or change in or to any product affected by or on behalf of custo er except for a
change ade by Dyacon or other direct supervision thereof.
1.1.5 Product Limitation
LD-1 is not a lightning protection device.
LD-1 will not detect all lightning strikes.
LD-1 cannot predict lightning strikes or the potential for lightning strikes.
The probability and efficiency of strike detection is dependent on the installation, environment,
user settings, and the capabilities of the equipment to which LD-1 is connected. nit-to-unit
variation may also result in differences in detection efficiency.
LD-1 should be considered an advisory instrument only, the instrument is intended to augment
knowledge, skill, understanding, and judgment of the users.
Dyacon assumes no liability for damage resulting from improper use of the instrument,
improper configuration, or the failure of the instrument to detect lightning strikes.
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DYACON LD-1 Manual LD-1 Introduction
2.0 LD-1 Introduction
2.1 Scope
The content of this docu ent is intended for integrators, installers, and users of LD-1TM, which
hereinafter ay be referred to as “LD”, “sensor”, “detector”, or “lightning detector”.
This docu ent includes installation instructions, technical specifications, electrical
require ents, and data protocol infor ation. So e aspects of the equip ent operation ay be
covered in other docu ents. Please contact Dyacon or visit the Dyacon.co website.
2.2 Technical Support
2.2.1 Contact Information
Dyacon, Inc.
Phone: (435) 753-1002
E ail: support@dyacon.co
Internet: www.Dyacon.co
Nor al business hours are fro 9:00 a to 5:00 p . (Mountain Ti e Zone, GMT -0700)
2.2.2 Phone / Email Support
If you need technical support via the phone or e ail, please have the following infor ation
ready:
Product na e, odel nu ber, and serial nu ber.
Your na e and na e of the purchaser of the equip ent.
Na e of co pany, institution, or agency.
Phone nu ber, e ail address.
Billing and Shipping address.
A clear description of the question or proble .
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Product Overview DYACON LD-1 Manual
3.0 Product Overview
3.1 Product Description
Dyacon LD-1TM is an advisory instru ent used for the detection of lightning strikes. The
instru ent indiscri inately detects cloud-to-cloud, intra-cloud, and cloud-to-ground discharges.
LD-1 is a digital output sensor, sending instru ent data and receiving control co ands via a
digital serial port using Modbus-RTU protocol over TIA-485-A (RS-485). Consequently, there is
no easure ent degradation due to cable length.
LD-1 is easily ounted to the end of a 1” pipe using si ple tools and standard structural pipe
fittings.
LD-1 is not a lightning protection device.
LD-1 will not detect all lightning strikes.
LD-1 cannot predict lightning strikes.
The probability and efficiency of strike detection is dependent on the installation, environment,
user settings, and the capabilities of the equipment to which LD-1 is connected.
LD-1 should be considered an advisory instrument only to augment knowledge, skill,
understanding, and judgment of the users.
Sensor Protocol Descriptions
Modbus-RTU (RS-485) is an electrically robust protocol used in auto ation syste s, such as
progra able logic controllers (PLCs). LD-1 uses a default data rate of 19200 bps, ensuring
adequate data throughput with extended cable length capability. The bit rate and address ay be
configured by the user.
Additional fir ware and custo ization options are also available to VARs. Contact Dyacon, Inc.
for ore infor ation.
Mechanical Design
The echanical design for LD-1 was intended to eet the following objectives.
•Mini ize installation hardware and co plexity.
•Facilitate the ounting of the sensor so that it can be spaced fro conductive structures that
ay conduct electro agnetic disturbances.
•Maintain echanical si plicity for easy asse bly and service.
•Protect electronic co ponents fro environ ental conditions.
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DYACON LD-1 Manual Product Overview
3.2 What Do You Get?
LD-1 ships with:
Attached cable
Optional ounting pipe (Shown below)
Optional ounting syste for attach ent to 1” pipe. (Shown below.)
Outdoor cable ties (As required.)
Stainless steel band cla p (As required.)
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Image 3.1: LD-1
Sensor Image 3.2: LD-1 Sensor with optional mounting pipe.
Image 3.3: LD-1 sensor with mounting pipe and pipe
mounting system.(Vertical pipe not included.)
Product Overview DYACON LD-1 Manual
3.3 What You Need
In order to utilize the LD-1 you will need the following.
5 to 24 VDC power supply.*
Modbus host device.*
* Not required if using the LD-1 with a Dyacon control odule.
3.3.1 Structural Pipe Fittings
When configured with a 1” pipe, LD-1 ay be used with structural pipe fittings. Standard
structural pipe fittings for 1” schedule 40 pipe are available fro hardware suppliers and
anufacturers.
Hollaender Nu-Rail (www.nurail.co )
J.C. Denier (www.denierco.co )
Easyfit (www.easyfit.co )
Dia ond Alu inu (www.dia ond-alu inu .co )
KEE Syste s (www.keesyste s.co )
McMaster-Carr (www. c aster.co )
Grainger (www.grainger.co )
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