Lightning Detector Sensor Froggit DP60

The Froggit DP60 is a compact and reliable lightning detector designed to bring early storm awareness to your weather setup. It detects nearby electrical activity and estimates the distance to storm cells, delivering timely alerts so you can protect people, equipment and plans. Easy to install and built for continuous outdoor use, the DP60 integrates seamlessly with compatible Froggit consoles and gateways to display strike counts and distance in real time. Choose the DP60 to upgrade your weather station with proactive lightning detection, clear distance-to-storm information in kilometres and wireless, battery powered convenience.

Key Benefits and Applications

• Early storm awareness — Receive alerts as thunderstorms approach so you can take action before lightning is overhead, reducing risk and downtime.
• Distance-to-storm insight — See approximate distance in kilometres to the storm front, helping you decide when to pause outdoor work, secure gear or move events indoors.
• Wireless freedom — Place the sensor where it performs best without running cables, perfect for gardens, rooftops, small farms and remote instrument masts.
• Fewer false alarms — Intelligent filtering and adjustable sensitivity help the DP60 ignore common electrical noise for dependable notifications.
• Enhances any weather station — Adds a critical safety signal alongside wind, rain and temperature, ideal for home weather enthusiasts, schools, sports venues and light industrial sites.
• Low maintenance operation — Long battery life and a weather resistant housing keep the DP60 working quietly in the background throughout the storm season.

Featured technical specifications

• Lightning detection capability — Senses local lightning activity and estimates storm distance, typically from the near vicinity out to tens of kilometres, presented in km for fast decision making.
• Strike counting — Records lightning strike events and can display cumulative counts over time when paired with a compatible Froggit console or gateway.
• Wireless transmission — EU frequency 868 MHz for stable sensor to gateway communication, designed for reliable operation in typical residential and light commercial environments.
• Typical wireless range — Up to 100 m line of sight to the receiving gateway or console under favourable conditions, allowing flexible placement outdoors.
• Sensitivity control — Adjustable detection sensitivity to match the local noise environment, helping reduce spurious detections near electrical equipment.
• Event based reporting — Transmits immediately on detected lightning activity and provides periodic status updates, ensuring you see the most relevant information as storms develop.
• Power supply — Operates on two AA 1.5 V batteries for easy replacement and long service intervals. Alkaline or lithium batteries recommended for extended life.
• Operating environment — Designed for outdoor use with a robust, weather resistant enclosure suitable for year round installation.
• Mounting options — Compact form factor with wall or mast mounting options to achieve optimal exposure away from electrical noise sources.
• System compatibility — Works with selected Froggit consoles and gateways for local display and data forwarding, including popular Froggit weather ecosystems used by enthusiasts and professionals.

Why this lightning sensor is the perfect choice

Pair the Froggit DP60 with your weather setup at Stratosens.com to gain a decisive safety advantage. Our team curates dependable instruments and provides knowledgeable support so you can integrate lightning detection with confidence. With fast shipping, expert guidance and a commitment to quality, Stratosens.com makes it easy to add professional grade storm awareness to your station and protect what matters when the weather turns volatile.