Stacking bistatic microwaves
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Check the signal strength of the upper unit according to the product
manual. If the signal strength meets the specification for proper
operation, do NOT adjust the mounting height. If the signal strength is
below the specification, reduce the mounting height in small increments,
until the signal strength meets the minimum specification.
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Ensure that both units of each pair are in a correct line-of-sight
adjustment.
Advantages of microwave stacking
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increased zone height
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increased Probability of Detection (PD)
(There is double coverage from the two pairs for most of the zone.)
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with an X-Band, K-Band combination, the lower K-Band unit is more
sensitive to slow-moving and crawling intruders; the upper X-Band unit is
more sensitive to faster, upright intruders (This combination provides
increased detection against both types of intruders.)
Disadvantages of microwave stacking
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the cost is almost doubled
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the probability of nuisance alarms is increased
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if the lower unit is a K-Band microwave, there may be an increase of
nuisance alarms caused by rain and snow
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there is a greater potential for interference between microwave pairs
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because the upper unit is so high above the ground, its operating
characteristics (received signal) can change from constructive phasing
(strong received signal) to destructive phasing (weak or no received
signal) with a slight change in mounting height (Although the mounting
height is optimized during installation, snow accumulation changes the
effective mounting height. Therefore, during a snowstorm as the snow
accumulates on the ground, the operation of the upper microwave pair
can become unreliable. Some measures can be taken during installation
to anticipate this effect. However, sufficient snow accumulation will
severely affect performance.)
Conclusion
For most installations, the mounting height and detection coverage of the
MPS-4100 will provide sufficient protection against bridging attempts, as long as
the recommendations for zone coverage overlap are followed correctly.
When the stacking of bistatic microwave sensors is required, Senstar recommends
the use of two MPS-4100 (MPS 4100) X-Band units:
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MPS-4100 is easily field-configured
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MPS-4100 antenna elements are field-rotatable
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MPS-4100 will have fewer nuisance alarms from weather effects than an
X-Band, K-Band combination
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