Introduction of the Raikan-kun NTD-P01 by Nichin Denki Seisakusho.
Nichiden Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Thunder Probe-kun NTD-P01
Portable Lightning Detector Raitan-kun
In recent years, due to climate change and other weather anomalies, it is said that the occurrence of sudden heavy rain has been increasing. With the COVID-19 period now completely over, outdoor activities and sports have been revitalized, and it seems that lightning accidents are also increasing year by year. Our product, the portable lightning detector "Kaminari Taku-kun," is credit card-sized, water-resistant, and can detect lightning discharges within approximately 40 km, issuing alerts in three levels according to intensity and distance. It is a device used as an aid to prevent human damage from lightning during outdoor work and leisure activities. For the Nichitsu Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Kaminari Taku-kun NTD-P01, please leave it to Aiko Electronics.
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basic information
Model: NTD-P01 Raitan-kun Lightning detection range: Approximately 40 km (varies depending on surrounding conditions and the scale of lightning discharge) Lightning information display/alarm sound: Detection and three-level alarm display (LED)/alarm sound (buzzer, adjustable between large, medium, and small) Operating temperature: -10℃ to +40℃ Humidity: 85% RH or below Power supply and operating time: Approximately 400 hours (standby mode) with two AA alkaline batteries Dimensions and weight: Approximately D: 86 × W: 54.5 × H: 15.5 mm, approximately 65 g (including batteries) Water and dust resistance: Life waterproof IP33 (JIS C 0920) Protection against solids: No entry of wires or solid objects with a diameter of 2.5 mm or more Protection against water: No harmful effects from water droplets falling within a range of 60 degrees from vertical It captures electromagnetic waves associated with lightning discharge and notifies you of lightning information through LED display and alarm sound. Detection: Red light when detecting lightning discharge Caution: Within approximately 40 km (about 1 hour) Alert: Within approximately 20 km (about 30 minutes) Danger: Within approximately 10 km (visible, audible)
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Delivery Time
※Currently out of stock from the manufacturer, due to high demand for the popular product, the estimated delivery date is after November 2025.
Applications/Examples of results
● Outdoor leisure activities such as mountain climbing, hiking, camping, and fishing ● Outdoor events such as school activities, festivals, and concerts ● Outdoor sports such as baseball, soccer, and golf ● Outdoor work such as civil engineering, telecommunications, electrical work, construction, and fireworks
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| Model number | overview |
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| NTD-P01 | Raitan-kun: Lightning detection range: approximately 40 km |
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