1. Microwave Protection System
Intelli-WAVE
Microwave Protection System

2. Intelli-WAVE: Microwave Protection System
Volumetric, line-of-sight perimeter intrusion detection system - X-band radar
Dielectric Resonant Oscillator for greater frequency stability over temperature range
Adjacent channel rejection - six field selectable channels with greater than 60 dB. rejection between
Preamplifier for higher fade margins & greater applications
Field adjustable - phase lock loop (PLL) signal processing with user adjusted sensitivity for optimum detection

3. Intelli-WAVE Microwave Protection System
Range from 3 to 183 m
Tamperproof - completely enclosed in rugged all-metal housing with integral rain shield
Audible side-tone - output proportional to radar target velocity & cross section for alarm assessment and troubleshooting
Easy installation - transmitter and receiver install on posts
Low current operation - less than 75 mA/12 VDC
Built-in lightning suppression on all inputs and outputs

4. Intelli-WAVE: Microwave Protection System
Polarization diversity: rotatable antenna arrays
Remote self test input
Self-supervising transmitter option (power only)
Built-in LED bar graph for alignment
Optional multiplex communications
Rear access to electronics without disturbing the alignment
FCC certified
Trouble free reliable operation - 15 year MTBF
Receiver Modular Components

5. Where to use Microwave Sensors
Open outdoor storage areas
Sallyports in Correctional applications
High security areas with dual fences
Trucking companies
Gas and Oil storage sites
Nuclear power generating sites
Nuclear fuel storage sites
Power utility substations
Roof top applications for traps

6. Microwave Protection System: Do and Don’t List
Do use in clear areas where you have clean line of sight - Detection zone should be long and flat
Don’t use in areas where line of sight will be blocked, such as; parking areas, near fixed objects in beam (out buildings, guard shacks), power or light poles in direct center of beam
Do use in areas where ground is smooth
Don’t use over drainage ditches, ungraded areas where there is more than 6 inches change in terrain over the length of the zone

7. Microwave Protection System: Do and Don’t List
Do use in area which is free of extraneous motion
Don’t use in area with trees or shrubs in or near detection zone. Vegetation within detection zone will cause nuisance alarms. Don’t use near large areas of water, such as: ponds, streams, drainage ditches, property run off areas.
Do use in area that is fenced
Don’t use in unfenced areas because of problems with animal-caused nuisance alarms

8. Microwave Protection System: Do and Don’t List
Do mount Microwave link zone at least 15 feet in from the fence line
Don’t mount the Microwave link too close to the fence as it will make it easy to jump over the beam and fence movement can cause alarms
Do keep links out of traffic areas and provide protective devices to prevent damage
Don’t mount links near fence gates that can swing into the heads

9. Microwave Protection System: Ground Cover
Crushed rock is best ground surface to deploy microwave links over
Crushed rock allows proper drainage of rainwater and prevents puddling
If in snow area, pavement is most suitable surface. Pavement allows snow to be removed easily. Snow build-up can cause changes in microwave pattern and nuisance alarms
Well-mown grass (3 inches or less), asphalt, concrete, hard packed soil, are good for medium and low security sites.

10. Microwave Zones: Type of Security
High Security Zone
Detection of intruder stomach-crawling parallel to and through the beam
Medium Security Zone
Detection of intruder crawling on hands and knees through the beam.
Low Security Zone
Beam-break alarm only
Detection of a walking intruder, vehicles, etc.

11. Microwave Protection System: High Security Zones
Transmitter/Receiver separation distance no greater than 328 feet (100 meters)
Terrain must be level to grade, ±3 inches (7.6cm)
Terrain finished with crushed rock (1 inch max.) to a depth of 4 inches or paved zone completely void of vegetation
Transmitter/Receiver units mounted 24 inches beam centerline (center of antenna) to ground

12. Microwave Protection System: Site Design
Start by making detailed sight drawing
Show all dimensions, including terrain variations, drainage ditches, types of pavement, etc.
Zone placement must provide clear line-of-sight between transmitter and receiver
Zone length will depend on degree of security required.
High security zones may not be over 100 m
Medium Security zones may not be over 150 m
Low security zones may be up to 183 m
Trees, buildings in area may require shorter zones

13. Microwave Protection System: Site Design
Offsets
Microwave energy starts as a very narrow beam (6 inches wide)
Area immediately below and in front of transmitter and receiver are not protected
To compensate for this each zone must be installed to provide protection to its adjacent zone
Following charts depict proper offset placement based on a mounting height of 76 cm (30 in.) above ground (High Security Site)

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18. Microwave Protection System: Typical Site Layout