Rad-DX Mesh Network

Everyone knows that a single camera doesn’t make a very effective security system.  Even if placed in an optimal location, a single camera can miss important details – a fact that becomes very apparent on countless action movies.  The same is true with radiation detection.  Many detectors working together can identify threats that might slip by a single detector.  This is the core idea behind the mesh network capabilities of the Rad-DX. 

The D-tect Sensor Net, a wireless mesh network built on the 802.15.4 hardware layer, is responsible of the novel network capabilities of the Rad-DX..  All Rad-DXs used in a system (for example multiple devices used at various entrances of building complex) communicate to each other via the D-tect SensorNet.  Each Rad-DX in range of the system automatically connects to the network, the devices automatically form the most efficient network possible, and all units can be monitored at once.  Because each Rad-DX has integrated WiFi and Ethernet, network data is available to smartphones, iPads, and PCs from anywhere in the world.

The D-tect SensorNet is a self-healing network, meaning that even if a Rad-DX loses its connection to the rest of the network (power outage, communication failure, etc.), the rest of the Rad-DXs will route communications around the inoperative unit and continue to communicate effectively.  Have a large area to cover?  The node-to-node range of the Rad-DX is up to 1 km (line of sight), and systems with multiple nodes can cover great distances.  Integrated GPS in every Rad-DX unit allows you to quickly identify the exact location of incidents.

Each detector is able to communicate with the entire mesh network.  Information is relayed anywhere in the world by units in WiFi range.

The communication abilities of the network are supplemented by the following unique features to ensure security.  First, the both the network and WiFi connections are 128-bit encryption protected.  Monitoring can be conducted in real-time, or past even logs can be reviews.  And floor plans can be integrated into the Rad-DX display to provide an intuitive understanding of where radiation is detected. 

So, remember the lessons of James Bond and don’t try to protect your facility with a single detector.  With a mesh network of Rad-DXs you’ll be able to identify and track threats in ways that were never possible before.  Visit the Rad-DX page for more mesh network explanations and examples.

New Rad-DX App

If there is one thing we’ve learned from designing and implementing radiation detection systems, it’s that security takes work.  Monitoring large areas for moving threats can be tedious and time consuming.  That’s why we’ve designed the new Rad-DX to simplify the protection process and work for countless security application.

One of the most convenient features of the Rad-DX is the app we’ve designed for tablets and PCs.  The app allows you to monitor all the Rad-DXs in your network in real-time, as well as allowing you easily playback events and access alarm logs. With the following steps, you can monitor any Rad-DX in the network from a remote location. 

All you’ve got to do is enter the URL of your Rad-DX and login with your username and password.  Your network of Rad-DXs will automatically connect with your tablet.  To create an intuitive display of your network, you can upload the layout of your building or complex to the Rad-DX app. An icon for each Rad-DX detector can be added to its location, giving the operator a simple view of entire detector system, and allowing a user to track the arrival or motion of radiation through the system. 

Rad-DX Screenshot

 Once you’re logged in, you’ll be able to see each Rad-DX in your network.  Touch the icon for any one of the units and you can access the its name, current alarm level, temperature, dose rate, and alarm level.  You can also adjust the settings on your tablet for audio levels and several graph views.  To see a Rad-DX in action, visit http://dxpublic.dtectsystems.com/index.html 

At the bottom of the screen you’ll find buttons to help you play see what’s going on right now, or play back past events. You can speed through an entire day to see trends in radiation detection, or slow down to focus on a specific event.  For any specific recorded time you can access all the information for each Rad-DX, a feature critical for reviewing alarm records.

With these new features, you’ll be able to keep an eye on your Rad-DX network wherever you go.  For more information on how the Rad-DX can simplify your security network, visit http://www.dtectsystems.com/rad-DX_page.html.

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D-tect Systems is a supplier of advanced radiation and chemical detection equipment sold around the world. www.dtectsystems.com.