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Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit) vs Scout Mk3 Intelligent Motion Camera
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in perimeter-security.
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Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit)
by ara
MIL-STD-810-rated base station that turns Pathfinder ground sensors into a live intrusion-alert network
perimeter-security
Scout Mk3 Intelligent Motion Camera
by exensor
Day/night intelligent motion camera node with thermal and low-light heads for visual identification of UGS alarms.
| Cost of ownership | Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit) | Scout Mk3 Intelligent Motion Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 2 | 2 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit) | Scout Mk3 Intelligent Motion Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (H x D x W) | 2.1 x 7.2 x 8.4 in | — |
| Weight | 3.76 lb | — |
| Environmental rating | MIL-STD-810: Method 506.4 Procedure I (rain); Method 510.4 Procedures I and II (blowing dust and sand) | — |
| Operating temperature | -32 to +49 C (-25 to +120 F) | -32 to +71 degC |
| Storage temperature | -33 to +71 C (-28 to +160 F) | — |
| Connectors | 2x MIL-style bayonet (power, RS-232 serial); 1x waterproof RJ-45 Ethernet; 1x TNC female antenna | — |
| Power | 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz line power providing 12 VDC | — |
| Sensor link range | typically up to 10 km, terrain dependent; elevating the receiver antenna greatly increases effective range | — |
| Kit contents | Base station with Pathfinder software installed, waterproof Ethernet receiver, antenna, 10 ft antenna cable, antenna mounting hardware, installation tools, user manual, quick-reference cards | — |
| Standard sensor pairing | Kits normally include 60 Mini or 30 XL sensors; individual quantities customisable and expandable | — |
| Deployment | User-friendly, ready to use in minutes; no internet, gateways or relay infrastructure required | — |
| Export classification | ECCN 6A999.a under US Export Administration Regulations; export licence may be required depending on destination, user and end use | — |
| Imaging | — | Day/night; thermal imaging (TI) and low-light camera heads; stills and video clips |
| Camera heads | — | Controls up to 2 camera heads; heads attach directly to the body or are mounted remotely via cable |
| Lens options | — | 7 to 65 mm (zoom, narrow/wide angle) |
| Detection | — | On-board motion detection in user-defined areas; single or multiple images before, during and after an event |
| Activation | — | By other Flexnet sensors over the radio network or by a PIR module attached via cable; operator-configured motion-control sequence |
| On-board storage | — | Several thousand images; store-or-transmit with advanced compression for low-bandwidth transmission |
| Dimensions (19 mm single head) | — | 62 x 62 x 210 mm |
| Dimensions (19 mm dual head) | — | 62 x 69 x 220 mm |
| Weight (19 mm single / dual head) | — | 1.3 / 1.5 kg |
| Battery life | — | 30 days integrated rechargeable; 1-year battery option |
| Radio | — | Node in the Flexnet mesh; relays data from other UGS (Mini/Scout/PIR) |
| Encryption | — | AES-256 |
| Positioning / anti-tamper | — | GPS for self-location; built-in anti-tamper with GPS |
| Environmental standard | — | MIL-STD-810 |
| EMC standard | — | MIL-STD-461 |
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