TALOS NMEA 2000 Network Lightning Detector

The SFD-1000-N2K Lightning Detector is designed specifically for the marine industry by TALOS, the global leader in lightning detection. It is designed to be fully NMEA 2000 compliant, integrating seamlessly with the NMEA 2000 CAN bus and displaying warning alerts across all the vessel's MFD screens.

This version installs embedded within the boat, hidden from sight, with no drilling and no external power or wiring needed — just plug and play into the N2K network. Both visual and audible alerts indicate the distance of lightning strikes from 25 nautical miles away and closer, detecting both cloud-to-cloud and cloud-to-ground activity, departing or approaching. Browse more options in our marine safety category.

Key Features

• 25 nautical mile range
• plug-and-play NMEA 2000
• no drilling/external power needed
• hidden install
• Detects: Cloud-to-Cloud and Cloud-to-Ground Strikes
• Weight: 2.7 oz

Frequently Asked Questions

How far can this detector sense lightning? Up to 25 nautical miles away.

Does this device need external power or wiring? No, it's powered directly by the NMEA 2000 network — just plug and play.

Can this be installed during boat building or as an aftermarket add-on? Both — it works either way.