WireTrap™ Metal Theft Interdiction System
Description
Description
WireTrap™ Metal Theft Interdiction System
WireTrap™ is a covert, line-triggered surveillance node purpose-built for metal theft investigations. It stays dormant for extended periods, then activates instantly on line disturbance to capture evidence—suspect approach, vehicle activity, and actionable video—right when it matters.
How it Works
Metal theft crews move fast—often in remote right-of-way areas and low-visibility conditions—leaving investigators with limited evidence. WireTrap™ is designed to activate when the line itself is disturbed, then immediately power up the camera and communications stack through a gated activation relay. This architecture enables long-duration readiness with minimal standby draw, while supporting local evidence recording as a fail-safe even if cellular connectivity drops.
Built for Metal Theft. Configurable for Anything.
WireTrap™ is engineered as a modular foundation: MAXSUR can adapt the platform with alternate sensors (vibration, strain, continuity, geo-fence tracking) and concealment approaches (single-camera, pole-mounted variants, decoys, and more) to match your environment and investigative workflow.
Key Benefits
- Line-triggered activation to capture the event at the moment of tampering
- Ultra-covert concealment that blends into common telecom/utility environments
- Dual-camera evidence capture (baseline configuration) for corridor + approach/vehicle angles
- Local recording + live transmission to preserve evidence if cellular drops
- Long-duration readiness using a relay-gated low-standby architecture
- Rapid redeploy as hotspots shift over time
- Expandable sensors & concealments via MAXSUR custom configuration
Specifications
| Primary Use Case | Metal theft interdiction & evidence capture (telecom / utility corridors) |
| Deployment Style | Covert, unattended, rapid redeploy |
| Triggering | Wireless line disturbance sensors → receiver → activation relay |
| Sensor Types Supported | Tilt (standard) + configurable: vibration, continuity, strain, geo-fence tracking |
| Wireless Sensor Link | Long-range encrypted sensor communications (LoRaWAN-class architecture) |
| Cameras | Covert IP pinhole camera system (dual-camera baseline) |
| Video Integration | ONVIF-compliant (SOC/VMS-friendly), RTSP/standard IP workflows (config dependent) |
| Recording | Local evidence recording (SD / NVR options depending on configuration) |
| Communications | Rugged 5G modem/router platform with external multi-band antenna |
| Location / Asset Tracking | GNSS capability for install-location logging; geofence options available |
| Power System | 12V architecture with high-capacity sealed battery; relay-gated activation for minimal standby draw |
| Enclosure / Concealment | Field-authentic telecom-style pedestal concealment (low scrap-value materials) |
| Tamper Detection | Optional concealment tamper sensing (tilt/open) |
| Customization | Additional sensors, concealment styles, cameras/PTZ, alternate housings, integrations & workflows |
Need More Flexibility Than a Fixed Pedestal Concealment?
If you need similar capabilities but with a highly flexible configuration—swappable concealments, alternate camera layouts, and broader field-deploy options—see Longhorn™ Long-Duration Field Surveillance System .
Custom Configuration
Need a different trigger, camera angle, concealment style, or integration? MAXSUR can custom-configure WireTrap™ with alternate sensors, housings, PTZ concealment, and workflow integrations to match your environment.
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