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Lightning Detection Solution for Boating & Marine Industry
Is Safety Optional? Or Essential?
Every year, 60% of lightning related accidents occur near water. Whether near the water for work or play, safety is NOT an option. From pleasure crafts to boat building, it’s essential to stay aware when dangerous lightning is in striking range. Lightning can strike from 25 miles away, but thunder can only be heard from 10 miles away.
The chance of a boat being struck by lightning is 1 in 1,000! With odds like that, it’s essential to protect life and property. Lightning can cause severe damage to some of the most expensive parts of a boat, including electronics. Knowing lightning is imminent can provide precious time to batten down & seek safety.
Recently, lightning caused four pontoon boats to catch fire in St. Lucie County. While it happened overnight and no one was injured, it’s an ominous reminder to stay aware when lightning is in the area.
Lightning Detection Alerts
- GREEN with 1 beep: 25 miles away
- BLUE with 2 beeps: 16 miles away
- RED with 3 beeps: 6 miles away
Boaters can see the flashing LEDs and hear the alerts when lightning is detected from 25 miles away. As the storm moves closer or further away, the LEDs will change color. Informing the user whether danger is leaving or moving in closer allows boaters to decide if it’s time to get to safety.
Key Features
- Provides awareness of dangerous lightning in the area up to 25 miles
- Waterproof
- Robust design for rugged applications
- High rate of accuracy
- Same technology as expensive weather stations
- No WIFI or data connection needed
Key Benefits
- Innovative technology minimizes false indicators
- Real time alerts based on location of the device, giving occupants more time to seek shelter
- Antenna auto tuning for optimal detection
- Cost effective
- Customizable OEM Solution
- Real time instant alerts
- Detection of cloud to cloud and cloud to ground activity
Why TALOS® Lightning Alerts? Phones Already Send Notifications!
- Phones are safely secured inside golf bag or pocket
- Phones are set to silent/do not disturb
- No data signal or connection
- Weather notifications are set for specific intervals, real time updates can be missed
- Weather app updates are set for a location other than where the person is actually located
TALOS Portable Lightning Detector (SFD-1000-G)
The TALOS® portable lightning detector comes with a mount for easy mounting onto your boat. You can also take it with you as the detector is portable. Take it with you anywhere you are on the water!
Benefits & Features
- Compact design
- Auto sleep functionality**
- Easy to mount
- Easy to detach
- Long battery life (1 year based on average usage)
- Battery powered: requires 4 AA batteries (lithium recommended)
**When the unit is first turned on, the unit is in “Normal Mode” and will actively listen for lightning/storm activity. Pressing the ON button a second time puts the unit into the auto-sleep mode. In this mode, the detector will sleep until motion is detected, then it will turn on. If no motion is detected for 30 minutes, the unit goes back to sleep.
Where to Mount the Lightning Detector
The lightning detector should be mounted a minimum of 3 feet away from cell phones, wearables, or any other devices emitting electrical noise to avoid false positive signals. If the detector goes through a sequence of all colors, this indicates that it is detecting electrical noise interference.
The TALOS SFD-1000-R Remote Lightning Detector
The SFD-1000-R is a ready-to-install design solution that provides:
- Clean Appearance
- Permanent, Space Saving Design
- Real Time Lightning Alerts
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**Although the remote lightning detector is designed primarily for OEMS, end users can purchase and install as well. Contact us at 727-532-6144 or sales@taloslightningdetectors.com to get started today!
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Boat Installation Video
The TALOS Remote System is Currently Being Tested or Designed in Solutions for:
Wakeboard Boats
Water Ski Boats
Bass Boats
Kayaks
Pontoon Boats
Center Console Boats
Deck Boats
Dinghy/Tenders
Luxury Yachts
Sport Fishing Yachts
Cruisers
& Many More…
This is What Makes TALOS a Perfect Solution
- The bright LEDs and loud audible alerts keep occupants aware of approaching lightning & storm fronts
- The lightning detector is a SELF-CONTAINED, stand alone device
- Real time alerts are based on the location of the device, giving occupants more time to seek shelter
What Sets Us Apart From Other Lightning Detectors?
| TALOS®️ Advanced Features | Other Lightning Detectors |
| The Brightest LEDs for Lightning Detection Devices on the Market |
Contains 1 LED |
| The Loudest Device – Audible in Noisy Environments |
May be Difficult to Hear in Noisy Environments |
| Continual Flashing & Beeping (up to 15 Minutes, or Danger is over 25 mi) |
Lower Frequency of Alerts |
| Waterproof – Built to Weather the Storm |
NOT Waterproof |
| Designed for Outdoor Use |
Indoor Use Only |
| Stand Alone Device – Needs No Data Connection |
Phones Need Data Connection |
| Automatic Brightness Control | No Automatic Brightening or Dimming |
| Real Time Alerts Based on Your Location | Alerts May Be Delayed or Come From Tower Location |
| Easy to Understand Alerts | May Be Difficult to Read or Hear |
| False Signal Rejection Technology | More False Positives Detected |