1. Detection Technologies

·        PIR (Passive Infrared): Detects changes in heat signatures (body heat). Most common for rural security.

·        Ultrasonic Sensors: Emits high-frequency sound waves to measure the exact distance of an object; excellent for gate monitoring.

·        Microwave/Radar: Can detect movement through wood or thin plastic; harder to "trick" than PIR.

·        Seismic Sensors: Buried sensors that detect the ground vibration of heavy footsteps or vehicles.

2. Operational Range

·        Detection Zone: Typically covers a radius of 10 to 50 meters per sensor.

·        Transmission Range: For wireless systems, the sensor can often communicate with a central hub or smartphone from 500 meters to 10 kilometers (using LoRaWAN or Long-Range Radio).

·        Detection Angle: Usually between 110° and 360° depending on the lens or sensor array.

3. Smart "Filter" Features (Pet Immunity)

·        Weight/Size Filtering: Advanced sensors can be programmed to ignore movement from objects under a certain weight (e.g., ignoring a dog or a single cow but triggering for a human or a truck).

·        Heat Signature Analysis: AI-integrated sensors can distinguish between the heat profile of a cow and the heat profile of a person.

4. Power & Durability

·        Power Source: Most are Solar-Powered with internal backup batteries (Li-ion) to ensure 24/7 operation in remote pastures.

·        Weatherproofing: Must be IP66 or IP67 rated (completely dust-proof and resistant to heavy rain/pressure washing).

·        Operating Temperature: Built to withstand extremes, typically from -20°C to +60°C.

5. Alarm & Notification Specs

·        Local Deterrent: Built-in siren (approx. 120dB) and high-intensity LED strobe lights to scare the thief instantly.

·        Remote Alert: 4G/LTE or Satellite-linked SMS/Push notifications sent to the owner’s phone in under 2 seconds.

·        Silent Mode: Option to trigger a notification to the farmer without sounding the local siren, allowing for a "catch them in the act" response.

6. Physical Specifications

·        Mounting: Flexible options for mounting on fence posts, trees, or magnetized to heavy machinery.

·        Tamper Protection: Built-in accelerometers that trigger the alarm if someone tries to move or dismantle the sensor itself.