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Flexnet UGS System vs GS-20 Underground Sensor
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in perimeter-security.
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Flexnet UGS System
by exensor
Operationally proven wireless unattended ground sensor network for covert detection, classification and identification of threats.
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GS-20 Underground Sensor
by vortex-systems
Buried seismic and magnetometer intrusion sensor with 5-Watt VHF reporting up to 35 miles line-of-sight
| Cost of ownership | Flexnet UGS System | GS-20 Underground Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Flexnet UGS System | GS-20 Underground Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Sensing modalities | Seismic, acoustic, magnetic, PIR/thermal, radar, electro-optical (data fusion) | Internal seismic (pedestrian) + internal magnetometer (vehicle presence and travel direction) |
| Network architecture | Self-configuring, self-adaptive wireless mesh; every device is a network node | — |
| Sensor-to-gateway radio range | 1 km | — |
| Encryption | AES-256 | — |
| Node battery life (typical sensor nodes) | 30 days rechargeable, 1-year battery option | — |
| Localisation | Integrated GPS self-localisation per node | — |
| Integration | Standalone or BMS integration; API for third-party sensors | — |
| Environmental standard (nodes) | MIL-STD-810 | — |
| EMC standard (nodes) | MIL-STD-461 | — |
| External sensor inputs | — | PIR and contact-closure via configurable external connector |
| Sensor fusion | — | Up to 5 sensors |
| Radio | — | Built-in 5 W VHF, programmable RF output power, strong foliage penetration |
| Radio range | — | Up to 35 miles line-of-sight |
| Alarm codes | — | Up to 15 unique |
| Sensor address range | — | 1-9999 |
| Power | — | 8-20 VDC |
| Battery life | — | 1+ year (deployment 3 months to 1 year or longer depending on configuration) |
| Dimensions | — | 6.5 x 3 x 3 in |
| Enclosure | — | Watertight, corrosion-proof fiberglass-reinforced polyester with silicone foam gasket |
| Deployment | — | Buried (antenna only above ground) or above-ground |
| Output | — | Mechanical relay to trigger external devices (cameras, lights, sirens) |
| Security | — | Internal tamper switch |
| Timing | — | Real-time clock; programmable self-test messages and scheduled access windows |
| Networking | — | Stand-alone or networked; Coyote/Cub relay mode; compatible with legacy Vortex and Monitron systems |
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