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Red handheld lightning detector with belt clip and LED display

Sentry

Sentry LD-1 Lightning Detector 64 km Range Electrician Tool

SKU CH-77WN-CGKHZ MPN LD-1

Detects lightning up to 64 km away, shows strike distance and storm direction, and alerts with audible beeps, LEDs and vibration

  • Color/FinishRed
  • Item Count1 pack
  • Selling UnitBox
  • Parts3 Years
  • Labor1 Year
  • Detects lightning up to 64 km away for early storm warning
  • Audible beeps and LED indicators show strike distance and direction
  • Vibration alert signals when lightning is approaching your location
  • Portable belt-clip design lets you carry it during outdoor work or recreation
  • Microprocessor accuracy covers four distance bands from 0 to 64 km

Lightning Detection Range

The Sentry LD-1 detects lightning activity up to 64 km away and displays strike distance in four bands. It provides audible beeps, LED indicators and vibration alerts that increase as storms approach. The handheld unit also shows whether a storm is moving toward or away from the user. It is designed for personal safety during outdoor work or recreation.

Outdoor Workers And Leisure Users

Construction crews, campers, golfers and sports teams can monitor approaching storms in real time. The belt-worn design keeps hands free while delivering distance, direction and battery status at a glance. Buyers who need networked alerts, data logging or integration with weather stations should consider other solutions.

64 km Detection Capability

The detector senses lightning from 0 to 64 km and groups strikes into 0–10, 10–19, 19–39 and 39–64 km ranges. Accuracy is maintained by a full digital microprocessor that drives the alarms, LEDs and vibration motor. This range specification determines whether the device covers the area you need to monitor.

Highlights

  • Detects lightning up to 64 km away for early storm warning
  • Audible beeps and LED indicators show strike distance and direction
  • Vibration alert signals when lightning is approaching your location
  • Portable belt-clip design lets you carry it during outdoor work or recreation
  • Microprocessor accuracy covers four distance bands from 0 to 64 km

Specifications

BrandSENTRY
ModelLD-1
Color/FinishRed
Item Count1 pack
Selling UnitBox
Parts3 Years
Labor1 Year

Questions about this item

Does the box include a battery, or must I buy one separately?

The detector runs on a standard 9 V battery that is not supplied in the box.

Is there more than one model or range option to choose from?

Only the single LD-1 model is offered, with a fixed 64 km detection range.

What do the four LED distance bands mean when I am on site?

The LEDs show strikes at 0–10 km, 10–19 km, 19–39 km and 39–64 km so you can judge if the storm is approaching or moving away.

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