Lightning Current Monitor (Outdoor) - lightning monitoring
IP65 Aluminum Alloy Housing + Rogowski Coil Sensor, Outdoor All-Weather Lightning Current Monitoring
An "all-weather sentinel" Born For harsh outdoor environments, IP65 protection, metal armor, fearless of sun, rain, and salt fog corrosion. Captures lightning current peak, polarity, surge intrusion timeinterval,counts,Uses Rogowski coil sensor, no magnetic saturation, good linearity, clip-on installation without affecting the original System Operation.
Product Overview
Lightning Current Monitor (Outdoor) to acquire Lightning Protection Mount Grounding Lead Under Wire Lightning Current Peak, Polarity, Electrical Surge Intrusion Time, Counts. Function Powerful, able to Accurately Record Lightning Current Data, For Improving Device Lightning Damage Methods, Raises High Device Reliability Running with Important Significance.
Uses Rogowski coil sensor, no magnetic saturation, good linearity, clip-on installation without affecting the original system operation. An "all-weather sentinel" Born For harsh outdoor environments, IP65 protection, metal armor, fearless of sun and rain, salt spray corrosion.
Core Capabilities
- Captures lightning current peak, polarity, surge intrusion time, and count.
- IP65 aluminum alloy housing, withstands heavy rain, sandstorm, salt fog and other harsh weather.
- Stores up to 100 Lightning Strike records, providing traceable evidence for incident analysis.
- Rogowski coil sensor, no magnetic saturation, good linearity, clip-on installation.
Product Features
Wide Range, High Precision
Measurement range 1kA~120kA, compatible with 8/20μs and 10/350μs waveforms, accuracy ±5%, suitable for various lightning scenarios.
Smart Alarm Threshold
Alarm threshold can be set locally (default 20kA); indicator turns from green to red when exceeded, promptly reminding field personnel to inspect equipment.
Indoor/Outdoor Dual Versions
Available in indoor DIN rail (IP20) and outdoor aluminum alloy (IP65) versions, adapting to different installation environments and protection needs.
Complete Lightning Record
Precisely records lightning current peak, polarity, occurrence time and energy (charge), stores up to 100 datasets, providing complete evidence for incident analysis.
Wide Temperature, Strong Weather Resistance
Cast aluminum housing, IP65 Rated, withstands heavy rain, sandstorm, salt fog and other harsh weather, designed for outdoor poles, roofs, substations and other unsheltered scenes.
Flexible Rogowski Coil
Uses Rogowski coil sensor, no magnetic saturation, good linearity, clip-on installation without affecting the original System Operation.
Selection Guide
Model Naming Rules
| Model | Mounting Environment | Function - Peak | Function - Energy | Comm - RS485 (MODBUS) | Comm - Zigbee (MODBUS) | Comm - Ethernet (MODBUS TCP) | Comm - Ethernet (MQTT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL-01212-R-Z | Outdoor | 1kA~120kA | --- | Yes | Yes | --- | --- |
| FL-01222-E | Outdoor | 1kA~120kA | electricalload/Unitenergy | --- | --- | Yes | Yes |
Technical Parameters
Basic Parameters
| Operating Voltage | AC 220V±20% |
| Power Consumption | 2W |
| Operating Temperature | -20℃~60℃ |
| Operating Humidity | <95% |
| Weight | 5kg |
| Dimensions | 260×260×107mm (L×W×H) |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum alloy |
| Protection Rating | IP65 |
| Mounting | Side mounting with M7 screws |
| Communication | RS485/Zigbee/Ethernet |
| Protocol | Modbus/MQTT protocol |
Smart Monitoring Functions
| Lightning Current | 8/20μs, 10/350μs |
| Measurement Range | 1kA~120kA, ±5% |
| Data Storage | 100 records, auto-overwrite |
| Polarity | Positive/Negative |
| Occurrence Time | Year.Month.Day.Hour.Min.Sec |
| energy | electricalload,Unitenergy |
Installation Instructions
Installation Dimensions
Sensor Description
Sensor Type
| Sensor Type | Rogowski coil transformer (flexible split-core transformer) |
Uses Rogowski coil sensor, no magnetic saturation, good linearity, clip-on installation without affecting the original System Operation.
Interface Diagram
Wiring Definition
| Interface | Definition |
|---|---|
| Interface 1 | Communication interface; for Ethernet: RJ45 port; for wireless: Antenna Port |
| Interface 2 | RS485 bus interface, brown-blue two-core wire, brown-A, blue-B |
| Interface 3 | None |
| Interface 4 | Sensor interface, matches SMA connector of Rogowski coil |
| Side Interface | AC220V power interface, brown-blue two-core wire, brown-L, blue-N |
Key Points
- Definition： The Outdoor Lightning Current Monitor is FEXLINK's online monitoring device for outdoor lightning current events, recording peak value, polarity and timestamp.
- Core Capabilities： High outdoor protection rating; records lightning current peak and polarity for event traceback; uploads via RS485.
- Scenarios： Suitable for outdoor lightning monitoring of lightning rods, outdoor substations, oil depot grounding grids and towers.
- Related Products： FL Transient Current Monitor, FR Three-Point Ground Resistance Monitor, FG Smart Gateway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product FAQ
What is Outdoor Lightning Current Monitor?
The Outdoor Lightning Current Monitor is FEXLINK's online monitoring device for outdoor lightning current events, recording peak value, polarity and timestamp.
What scenarios does Outdoor Lightning Current Monitor apply to?
Suitable for outdoor lightning monitoring of lightning rods, outdoor substations, oil depot grounding grids and towers.
How does Outdoor Lightning Current Monitor differ from traditional solutions?
Unlike ordinary lightning counters that only record event counts, the outdoor monitor records peak value, polarity and timestamp for event traceback.
How is Outdoor Lightning Current Monitor installed and integrated?
Clamp the sensing coil around the down conductor, mount the main unit waterproof, connect the RS485 bus, and configure parameters.
How can I purchase FEXLINK products or request a demo?
Submit requirements via the Contact page on the FEXLINK website, or call +86-755-8653-6148 to request a demo and selection consultation; engineers will propose a matched solution and quotation based on your scenario.
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FEXLINK Business Scope
FEXLINK specializes in smart lightning protection and electrical safety, offering a product portfolio covering lightning protection, lightning online monitoring, lightning protection online monitoring, lightning arrester, intelligent lightning arrester, lightning arrester monitoring, grounding resistance, grounding monitoring for smart lightning protection scenarios, while addressing digital distribution, smart distribution, electricity meter, carbon neutral, industrial internet, carbon asset for digital business, helping enterprises achieve safe, efficient and low-carbon energy management.