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Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit) vs RaySense DAS Buried Fiber Optic Intrusion Detection System
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in perimeter-security.
perimeter-security
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
RaySense DAS Buried Fiber Optic Intrusion Detection System
by rbtec
Covert buried fiber sensing that locates footsteps, digging and vehicles to 3 m over up to 100 km.
| Cost of ownership | Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit) | RaySense DAS Buried Fiber Optic Intrusion Detection System |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 2 | 3 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit) | RaySense DAS Buried Fiber Optic Intrusion Detection System |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | — |
| 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 | Buried/underground, covert; hybrid system — same cable can be used on the fence and underground; dedicated buried algorithm set |
| Export classification | ECCN 6A999.a under US Export Administration Regulations; export licence may be required depending on destination, user and end use | — |
| Detection principle | — | Buried Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) via Coherent Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (COTDR) on standard single-mode fiber |
| Detected events | — | Footsteps, digging and vehicle movement above the buried line |
| Detection distance | — | 1-100 km (1-60 mi) per processing unit |
| Localisation resolution | — | 3 m (10 ft) between detection points along the sensing fiber |
| Simultaneous event separation | — | 40 m (130 ft) minimum cable separation between individually reported disturbances |
| Cut resilience | — | Detects to within 10 m (30 ft) of a fiber cut; within 10 m on either side of the cut in redundant loop configuration |
| Channels | — | Two fiber channels of simultaneous real-time independent intrusion detection per device |
| Event classification | — | Deep-learning detection-by-classification; offline AI, no monthly fee or hidden costs |
| Nuisance alarm handling | — | Detection parameters adjustable by location |
| Zones | — | Software-configurable independent sensor sections |
| Sensor cable | — | Standard single-mode fiber optic cable; maximum fiber loss 12 dB; no field power or electronics |
| System interface | — | Web 2.0; IP-based remote control and monitoring |
| Integration | — | TCP/IP (Ethernet); relay closures via connected PLC or ADAM module |
| Ports | — | 2x FC/APC single-mode optical connectors, 1x USB2, 1x Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Power supply | — | 110-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, auto-ranging |
| Power consumption | — | 85 W typical, 125 W max |
| Form factor | — | 19 in / 2U rack; 49 x 50 x 8.9 cm; 8 kg |
| Controller operating temperature | — | 0-40°C (32-104°F), air-conditioned environment |
| Operating life | — | >10 years (dependent on environment and regular maintenance) |
| MTBF | — | 80,000 hours |
| Laser safety | — | Class 1 (IEC 60825-1, 21CFR1040.10); key-switch shutoff on front panel |
| Certification | — | CE — EMC Directive 2014/30/EU (EN 55032:2015 Class A et al.) + Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU (IEC 62368-1:2018); ISO 9001 accredited design and manufacturing |
| Warranty | — | 2 years, optional per-year extension |
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