AS3935 lightning detection sensor, I2C/SPI

Product detailed description

AS3935 lightning detection sensor, I2C/SPI

The AS3935 is a programmable fully integrated lightning sensor that detects the presence and proximity of potentially hazardous lightning activity in the vicinity and provides an estimate of the distance to the storm. An integrated lightning algorithm checks the pattern of the incoming signal and rejects potential man-made interference signals.
The AS3935 can also provide noise level information and inform an external unit (e.g. microcontroller). The AS3935 can be programmed using a 4-wire standard SPI or I2C interface. In the case of I2C it is possible to choose between four different addresses.

Specifications:

• Supply voltage: 2.4-5.5V
• Detection range: up to 40 km
• Storm distance estimation: per 1km - in 14 steps
• Detects cloud-to-ground, inside-cloud and cloud-to-cloud lightning
• Built-in interference suppression algorithm
• Adjustable detection thresholds
• Interface: SPI or I2C

Included in delivery:

• 1pc AS3935 lightning detection sensor, I2C/SPI

Remark:

• This product is not a standalone functional unit and may require professional installation.
• Product images are for illustration purposes only and may sometimes differ from the actual appearance of the item. However, this does not change its basic properties.

Sources:

• Library for Arduino, SPI interface
• Library for Arduino, I2C interface
• Test code for Arduino
• Article about this sensor