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.