Material Construction | Harsh outdoor environments (e.g., coastal) | Industry Standard: 304 Stainless Steel (ASTM A240) Our Base: 304 SS Our Advanced: 316 SS ▲ (ASTM A240) | Base: Standard corrosion resistance; Advanced: Enhanced marine-grade durability | Base: Limited to non-marine settings; Advanced: Higher cost due to premium alloy |
Data Retention | Long-term lightning monitoring | Industry: 5 years (IEC 61000-4-5) Base: 2 years Advanced: 10+ years ▲ (non-volatile memory) | Advanced: No resets required for over a decade; Industry-compliant | Base: Frequent manual resets needed for accuracy |
Environmental Protection | Industrial zones, wet environments | Industry: IP65 (dust/water resistance) Base: IP65 Advanced: IP68 ▲ (submersion up to 1m, 30min) | Advanced: Survives accidental submersion; Base: Meets basic outdoor needs | Base: Vulnerable to heavy rain; Advanced: Bulky design for deeper immersion |
Display Technology | Sunlight-heavy locations | Industry: LCD (ISO 9000) Base: LCD Advanced: Backlit LCD ▲ (ISO 9000 + 5000 lux readability) | Advanced: Clear visibility in direct sunlight; Base: Affordable baseline | Base: Glare issues in bright conditions; Advanced: Slightly higher power draw |
Surge Counting Accuracy | High-strike zones (e.g., tropical regions) | Industry: ±5% error (IEC 61000-4-5) Base: ±5% Advanced: ±1% ▲ (IEC 61000-4-5 + AI noise filtering) | Advanced: 99% accuracy in chaotic weather; Base: Meets basic compliance | Base: Potential overcounting in dense lightning; Advanced: Complex calibration required |
Mounting Flexibility | Rooftops, towers, or walls | Industry: Wall mounts Base: Wall mounts Advanced: Wall/ceiling mounts ▲ (universal bracket) | Advanced: Adapts to vertical/horizontal surfaces; Base: Simple installations | Base: Limited to flat walls; Advanced: Requires additional hardware for ceiling use |