EMP / lightning sensor

EMP / lightning-sensor is a High Energetic Pulse sensor, developed by SMDKing back in 2015.

This sensor can detect various EMP-signals, and primarily used for detecting lightning. However, it'll even detect electronic equipment, domestic appliances, fluorescent lights and some car-engines when they get (de)activated. Use this module as additional sensor for i.e. :

  • Weather-station
  • Photography
  • Arduino experiments
  • School / scientific experiments
  • Domotics
  • Etc..
This sensor is widely used (for protection purpose).

Sold over 1000+ times worldwide, ranked 5 out of 5 stars and easy to use. It is in use by many hobbyists and at several industries (i.e. internet-hosting, telecom, aeronautics, nuclear research facilities and even sensor developing companies).
In short : Tiny, fantastic sensor at a low price.

At GitHub code has been made available, by some users for this sensor, like :

  • Arduino
    Check for user mnccouk at github.com/mnccouk/lightning_detector


Specifications
EMP / lightning sensor
Manufacturer
SMDKing
Audible alarm
Yes (buzzer)
Visible alarm
Yes (LED)
Voltage
3.3 to 5.0 V DC
Current
5 ma (*)
Dimensions
0.74 x 1.18 x 0.57 inch [L x W x H]
18.75 x 30.0 x 14.5 mm
Weight
0.07 Oz / 1.9 gram
Detection range
± 20 miles / 30 km
Manual
Download it from smdking.com
at https://www.smdking.com/PDF/EMP3.pdf
(*) When EMP detected, a short peek of 10mA is required.