Microwave & Beam Detection
Microguard™
Microwave barriers and photo-electric beam sensors that create invisible detection fields across open ground and approaches.
Overview
Microguard™ extends perimeter protection beyond the fence line with microwave barriers and photo-electric beam detection. Together they create overlapping invisible detection fields that cover open ground, gateways, rooftops and sterile zones where a physical barrier is impractical.
Microguard™ delivers cost-effective early warning of an approaching threat and integrates directly with cameras, Multisys® or any system accepting dry relay contacts. Where target tracking and geolocation are required, Omni Guard Radar is the appropriate solution.
Datasheets & downloads
Key Features
- Microwave barriers for sterile-zone volumetric detection
- Photo-electric beam towers for gates and approaches
- Beam range up to 200 m, 3.5 m at the widest point
- Automatic Gain Control: fog and rain do not cause false alarms
- Extremely low power consumption, solar-powered MW-200 option
- All-weather operation, day or night
- Detects walking, running, crawling and vehicle movement
- Integrates with Multisys® or any dry-contact security system
Applications
- Open-ground & sterile zones
- Solar farms & renewable estates
- Oil, gas & pipeline approaches
- Mining & remote operations
- Gatehouses & vehicle approaches
Technical Specifications
Engineered to perform under pressure.
| Technologies | Microwave · photo-electric beam |
|---|---|
| Microwave Barrier | MW-200 digital X-band, transmitter + receiver |
| Beam Range | 200 m |
| Beam Width | 3.5 m at the widest point |
| Detection | Walk · run · crawl · vehicle |
| Operation | 24/7 all-weather · Automatic Gain Control |
| Power | Extremely low consumption · solar option |
| Operating Temp | -30°C to +65°C |
| Ingress Rating | IP66 sensor housings |
| Certification | CE / UKCA · ISO 9001:2015 |
How It Works
Detect. Deter. Alert. Record.
Detect
Microwave barriers and beam sensors create invisible detection fields across open approaches.
Confirm
Signal processing separates a genuine intrusion from environmental movement in the detection field.
Alert
An alarm is raised against the affected zone and can slew PTZ cameras for instant verification.
Record
Alarms are passed to Multisys®, your VMS or any dry-contact system for assessment and logging.
In The Field
Learn more about our solutions.
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Microguard™ questions, answered.
Is Microguard a radar?
No. Microguard uses microwave barriers (the MW-200 digital X-band transmitter and receiver) and photo-electric beam sensors to create invisible detection fields across open ground, gateways and sterile zones. Where target tracking and geolocation are required, Omni Guard Radar is the appropriate APS product.
What range does Microguard cover?
Microguard beams reach up to 200 metres, with a detection field 3.5 metres wide at its widest point, and detect people walking, running or crawling as well as vehicle movement.
Does fog or rain cause false alarms?
No. Automatic Gain Control compensates for fog and rain so the system operates around the clock in all weather. Sensor housings are rated IP66 and operate from -30°C to +65°C.
Can Microguard run on solar power?
Yes. Microguard has extremely low power consumption and the MW-200 microwave barrier is available in a solar-powered option for remote approaches, solar farms and pipeline routes.
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