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WH57 Outdoor Wireless Lightning Detection Sensor

$55.99 USD
$55.99 USD
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WH57_Plus freeshipping - ecowitt (7263977308322)
$55.99 USD
$55.99 USD
  • Lightning Sensor: detects lightning bolts and storms within 25 miles (40 kilometers) the data can be viewed on our free WS View App after the WiFi configuration(requires a GW1000 gateway[sold separately]) [Accessory Only, Can Not Be Used Alone]
  • Live Data on APP: requires a GW1000 WIFI gateway(sold separately) to connect to WiFi, after the WIFI configuration,you can monitor number of strikes daily, and the time & distance of the last strike detected within a 25-mile radius of your location on the Live Data page of the WS View app (requires the gateway and your phone is using the same Wi-Fi network)
  • Graph & History Records on Ecowitt Weather Server: supported to upload to our free Ecowitt Weather server(ecowitt.net) to view the lightning strikes graph and download the history records on the website; it's recommended to add a shortcut of the website on the home screen of your phone for quick access
  • Receive email alerts from the Ecowitt Weather Server; Remote monitoring with smart phone, laptop, or computer by visiting the websit
  • Battery power level display on the WS View App & battery alert function on the Ecowitt Weather Server


Features:

Lightning Detector

·Detects lightning bolts and storms within 25 miles (40 kilometers)

·Highor low sensor sensitivity selectable to meet different requirements.

·Long wireless range up to 330 feet (100 meters) in open areas

·Transmits readings every 79 seconds

·Easy installation includes hanging hole

When paired with a GW1000 Wi-Fi Gateway:

·Monitor number of strikes daily, and the time & distance of the last strike detected within a 25 mile radius of your location on the Live Data page of the WS View app (requires the gateway and your phone is using the same Wi-Fi network)

·Battery power level display on the WS View App

When paired with a WeatherStation Console (HP2551/HP3500/HP3501):

·View lightning data in real-time on the Display

·Get alerted to lightning strikes with the flashing lightning icon

When uploaded to Ecowitt Weather Server:

·View lightning data & history records & graph on the website

·Receive email alerts from the server

·Remote monitoring with smart phone, laptop, or computer by visiting the website


Note:

1.Once lightning strikes detected, the led light will flash once, and the ecowitt.net will push email alerts at the same time.

2.NiMh rechargeable batteries are prohibited using on this device. Li-ion none rechargeable is recommended.

3.Please use the default setting with all the 4 black switches in Down Position

Specification

Power: 2X1.5V AA batteries(not included)

SensorSize: 123x42x14mm

Wirelesstransmitting range: 100M(300feet)

Lightningdetection range: 0 - 25 miles / 0 - 40km

Sensorreporting interval: 79 seconds

Workingtemperature: 0~50C(32~122F)

Package List:

One Lightning Detection Sensor

One Solar Radiation Shield

One Mounting Arm 

One User Manual

Only install the sensor on a clear day whenno rain or lightning will likely to happen.

(The stainless steel rod in the picture is not included)

Manual & Firmware Download

Compatibility Instructions

for all ecowitt network consoles

Please refer to the table to choose the correct sensors and consoles before checkout.
Note:
1) "1/4/8/16" = max number of sensors supported per console (excluding accessories).
2) Upload only = sensor readings shown only in the Ecowitt app and cloud (www.ecowitt.net).
3) Firmware (e.g. V1.9.6 / V2.0.2) = gateway/console must run this version or newer.

Customer Reviews

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Georg Bertram

WH57 Outdoor Wireless Lightning Detection Sensor

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James Peal
Very good unit , seems acurite

Need to update app to send all alerts to txt with or without option to email also.

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Marv Srey
Works well but don't expect precise data

The WH57 Ligthning Detector does what its name promises - detect lightning. However when comparing the registered distance of the lightning strikes with a lightning map you'll probably notice that they can be quite wrong. In my case it often overestimates the distance.
Regarding the range you have to account for mountains as they can heavily decrease the range, especially when living inside a steep valley. It's the case for a friend who detects for a similar event only a 10th of the lightning strikes. On some other occasions the range can also be larger than 40 km if it's a strong lightning strike. I detected lightning as far as 75 km away (distance retrieved from a lightning map, detected range was probably about 35 km)
Other than that it's a nice addition to my weather sensors and warns for close thunderstrikes. A

As long as you don't expect precise distances I can recommend it.
I'd love being able to calibrate it

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Florian
Works as expected

The sensor was easy to install to a post. Since I live in the mountains, there is a lot of lightning going on. With default settings, the sensor detected in my opinion very accuratly the lightning even 20 to 30km away. The integration of the sensor into the GW2000-Gateway was a peace of cake and worked from the beginning and my Home Assistant listet the new entities as expected.

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Damjan Lukanec
WH 57

I bought two sensors, the first WH 43 which works great. The second WH 57 which does not want to connect. We are currently resolving the issue with your support service. I cannot give a rating for now because it does not work.

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