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Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit) vs Seismo Unattended Ground Sensor (UGS) Security System
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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Seismo Unattended Ground Sensor (UGS) Security System
by rbtec
Buried seismic geophone strings with AI classification of footsteps versus vehicles — invisible, unsabotageable.
| Cost of ownership | Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit) | Seismo Unattended Ground Sensor (UGS) Security System |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 2 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Pathfinder Receiver (Base Station Kit) | Seismo Unattended Ground Sensor (UGS) Security 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) | -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°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 | — |
| 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 seismic geophone sensing units with real-time AI classification; designed to pick up only security-related vibrations — does not sense earthquakes |
| Detection pattern per sensor | — | Circular (360°), up to 10 m (33 ft) diameter |
| Sensors per system | — | 4 or 8 geophone sensing units + analyzer |
| Sensor spacing | — | 6-10 m (20-32 ft), pre-installed on the cable |
| Coverage per system | — | Up to 80 m (250 ft) |
| Detection coverage | — | 4-sensor system: 4x 10 m diameter; 8-sensor system: 8x 10 m diameter |
| Installation layouts | — | Line (up to ~40 m / 130 ft run) or square (~22-40 m / 80-130 ft) configurations |
| Event classification | — | Steps / vehicle, with configurable sensitivity level per threat type |
| Sensitivity | — | Set and registered per sensor |
| Calibration | — | Machine-learning algorithm continuously auto-calibrates to environmental influences; included calibration software (Windows PC, Ethernet needed for configuration only) |
| Versions | — | Standalone or IP network |
| Outputs | — | Dry-contact relays, N.O./N.C.; optional wireless |
| Integration | — | Any existing security system, burglar alarm or CCTV via dry contact / DC relay |
| Power supply | — | 12-48 VDC |
| Current draw | — | 500 mA @ 12 V |
| Sensor ingress protection | — | IP68 |
| Environmental immunity | — | Resistant to extreme weather and temperature changes; no interference from vegetation or strong winds; works in a large variety of terrains, in any ground, without preparation |
| Installation | — | Plug & play, installation in minutes; no training or special tools; designed to work without maintenance |
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