Boltek EFM-100 v.2 - Manual (Page 7)

C H A P T E R 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Boltek EFM-100 Electric Atmospheric Electric
Field Monitor. The EFM-100 is a low cost, high quality atmospheric electric field monitor
which uses your personal computer to display and record data. The EFM-100 not only
detects nearby lightning but can also detect the high electric field conditions which
preceded lightning.
EFM-100 lightning data is only approximate and should not be used for
safety applications. Strike and storm locations indicated and alarm
statuses may be erroneous and should not be used to safeguard personnel,
equipment or data.
Up to four field mills can be monitored using the included software. Field mills can be
directly connected to the display computer (USB or COM port) or connected to a remote
computer with data transmitted over a network.
Your EFM-100 package should contain:
1 EFM-100 field mill
1 fiber optic cable
Standard length 100 feet (30 meters)
Optionally 150 feet (45 meters) or 200 feet (60 meters)
1 UTP power cable
Standard length 100 feet (30 meters)
Optionally 150 feet (45 meters) or 200 feet (60 meters)
1 EFA-10 fiber optic adapter
1 EFA-20 fiber optic adapter
1 DB-9 male to DB-9 female RS232 cable
1 USB cable
1 EPM-1 power module
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