Product Use and Deployment
The straightforward design and functionality of MicroDetector PMD-1 requires no user training. An “On/Off” switch in the middle of the device allows for one-handed activation. A field officer simply activates the device and leaves it behind in a cleared area.
Once deployed, each MicroDetector™, via its wireless transmitter, returns a “Motion detected? Yes/No” indication back to a PDA or laptop computer. Once in place, should motion occur, a “yes” signal is sent back to the receiver, alerting personnel that the situation in a cleared area has changed. Operations center officers can then alert in-field personnel to the change.
Each MicroDetector™ has a unique sensor serial number which is used to identify the unit’s location once deployed. Future models will give officers the ability to record a vocal identifier which can further detail the MicroDetector location—the officer might choose to record “north east corner of warehouse” or “3rd-floor hall” for example.
The unit is encased in a rugged, durable plastic housing. Motion detection is omni-directional up to 25 feet. Further, motion can be detected through light walls or even if the sensor is covered by a few inches of soil (to effectively “hide” the unit from threats). Motion detection occurs with objects that are man-size or greater.
The receiver (laptop, PDA, etc.) may monitor as many sensors as a tactical operation should ever need (32), provided they are within radio-range. Range to the PDA is limited to 200 ft. (60M) to maximize battery power duration. Units will ship in a carrying case of four PMD’s. The case also serves as the battery charger.
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| Specifications: | |
| Size: | 4 in diameter (10cm) 1.5 in thick (4 cm) |
| Weight:. | 8 oz. (226g) |
| Motion detection range: | 20 ft (6.1m) |
| Detection pattern: | Omni-directional |
| Battery charger: | Induction (wireless) |
| Charger power: | 240VAC/120 VAC |
| Rechargeable battery life: |
12 hours continuous |
| Housing: | Environmentally sealed, weatherproof and water resistant |
| Reporting Frequency: | 900 MHz (7 useable channels) |
| Wireless Range: | 300 feet (91m), repeaters can extend distance |
| Environmental: | 0°F to120 °F (-18°C to 49°C) |
| Operation reporting: | Each sensor will automatically report three times per minute to the base station to indicate unit functions, sensor serial number is reported. |
| Customer variations: | Various functions customer-adjustable prior to operational use including gain, sensitivity, duty cycle and schedule. |
| Motion detection reporting: | Alarm tone and serial number |
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