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Senstar FiberPatrol FP400 vs GSE-DD Dual PIR Direction-Detection Sensor
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in perimeter-security.
perimeter-security
Senstar FiberPatrol FP400
by Senstar Technologies
Zone-based fiber optic fence sensor - 4 zones x 300 m, up to 20 km lead-in, nothing powered in the field
perimeter-security
GSE-DD Dual PIR Direction-Detection Sensor
by vortex-systems
Dual passive-infrared sensor that reports direction of travel on two separate paths simultaneously
| Cost of ownership | Senstar FiberPatrol FP400 | GSE-DD Dual PIR Direction-Detection Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 5 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Senstar FiberPatrol FP400 | GSE-DD Dual PIR Direction-Detection Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor type | Zone-based fiber optic fence-mounted intrusion detection | — |
| Detection zones | 4 per processor, up to 300 m (984 ft) of sensor cable per zone; zones created with Start/End modules in weather-proof field splice enclosures | — |
| Insensitive lead-in cable | up to 20 km | — |
| Probability of detection | Minimum 95% (95% confidence) for cutting, lifting or unaided climbing on a high-quality fence installed per manufacturer directions | — |
| Cable cut detection | within 3 seconds | — |
| Nuisance alarm mitigation | EDAPT (Environmentally Derived Adaptive Processing Technology) adapts to background wind and heavy-rain noise; DSP with tunable per-fence detection settings | — |
| Field hardware | No powered or conductive items in the field; immune to EMI and lightning; intrinsically safe in explosive atmospheres | — |
| Sensor cable construction | Central loose-tube cable, 12 fibers, black UV-resistant HDPE jacket, 34 kg/km; same cable type for lead-in and active sections; attached with UV-resistant Nylon-12 cable ties; 250 m and 1,000 m reels | — |
| Laser | Class 1, 1550 nm wavelength | — |
| Optical connector | SC/APC | — |
| Operating temperature | -40 to +70 deg C | — |
| Relative humidity | 0 to 95% non-condensing (conformally coated electronics) | — |
| Input power | 12 to 48 VDC or PoE (802.3af Class 1), 2.0 W consumption | — |
| On-board I/O | 6 Form C relay outputs (1.0 A at 30 VDC, activation programmable 0.125-10 s), 2 self-test/dry-contact auxiliary inputs with programmable supervision | — |
| Processor dimensions / weight | 179 x 43 x 155 mm / 444 g, including mounting brackets and connectors | — |
| Mounting | Panel-mount, 19-inch rack shelf (two processors per 1U), or outdoors in a protective enclosure | — |
| Communications | Built-in Ethernet RJ-45 10/100Base-T with PoE; USB Type B for local configuration; on-board alarm queuing during network interruption | — |
| Configuration | Windows-based Universal Configuration Module (UCM) via USB or over network; programmable fence type, gain, filter and disturbance-count parameters | — |
| Gate options | Sensor cable installable on swinging gates as an independent zone; gate contacts monitored via auxiliary inputs; sliding gates via Wireless Gate Sensor or UltraWave | — |
| Integration | Network Manager protocol to Senstar and third-party SMS/VMS/PSIM/access control; free SDK with API docs, simulator and sample code; customizable ASCII output | — |
| Fence types | Chain-link, welded mesh, expanded metal mesh, palisade; non-standard fences and walls after trial installation | — |
| Sensing modality | — | Dual passive infrared (PIR only) |
| Coverage | — | Two separate paths monitored simultaneously, with direction of travel for vehicles or pedestrians |
| Radio | — | Long-range VHF with adjustable RF output power |
| Battery life | — | 1 year |
| Sensitivity | — | Independently configurable per sensor channel |
| External input | — | Configurable connector for optional contact-closure sensor types |
| Enclosure | — | Rugged compact fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate with continuous poured-foam gasket |
| Security | — | Built-in tamper sensor |
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