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Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit) vs Scout X High-Performance Imaging Platform
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
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Scout X High-Performance Imaging Platform
by exensor
45 MP Nikon Z9-based covert imaging node with 4K video and up to 300x virtual PTZ zoom on the Flexnet network.
| Cost of ownership | Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit) | Scout X High-Performance Imaging Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X High-Performance Imaging Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Camera | — | Nikon Z9 (core release); operates with any lens the Z9 supports |
| Still resolution | — | 45 MP |
| Video | — | 4K |
| Remote control | — | Remote control of Z9 capture functions - Start / Stop / Recording |
| Virtual PTZ | — | Zoom factor comparable to 300x versus the Flexnet preview (with Z9) |
| Detection | — | On-board image processing detects motion in user-defined areas; single or multiple images before, during and after an event |
| Activation | — | By other sensors over the radio network or by a PIR module attached via cable; operator pre-set motion-control sequence |
| Transmission | — | Full-resolution imagery stored locally, compressed previews sent to base station; advanced compression for low-bandwidth mesh |
| External camera support | — | Any 3G-SDI camera up to 1080p60; USB/UART-controllable USB or SDI cameras (on-demand adaptations) |
| On-board storage | — | Several thousand images and videos |
| Dimensions (excl. Z9) | — | 190 x 90 x 60 mm |
| Weight (excl. Z9) | — | 1.3 kg |
| Battery life | — | 20 days integrated rechargeable (standard of 1 wake-up of 30 s/hour); external battery for 30+ days |
| Encryption | — | AES-256 |
| Environmental standard | — | MIL-STD-810 |
| EMC standard | — | MIL-STD-461 |
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