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.
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| 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.
