Taurus – Field Non Linear Junction Detector
Taurus is a unique hand-held long range non-linear junction detector (NLJD) specifically designed to detect RCIED’s and all kinds of concealed electronic devices as well as landmines (excluding those in plastic casing) as well as hidden arms caches.
Depending on various factors and conditions such as the target type, operator’s skill, environment etc Taurus has a detection range of up to 30 meters.
Features
Ability to detect Remotely Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIED), electronically initiated land-mines, electronic circuits, concealed arms cache.- User friendly, lightweight, one-handed search head operation.
- Ultra safe operation, health impact is considerably less than a cellular phone.
- Taurus detects RCIEDland-mines’s within metal cluttered locations, under railway lines, inside all types of vehicles, or concealed areas including concrete reinforced surface structures and road surfaces.
- Dust/shock/weatherproof design allows Taurus to be operated within a wide range of environmental conditions and extreme ambient temperatures.
- Taurus is simple to use. Its basic modules are located on the user’s vest providing operational flexibility. All essential controls & indications are placed on an antenna system back panel that is fitted with an easy-to-use ergonomic handle.
- Enhanced power supply increases operational autonomy.
Left: Detection Mode. Centre: Control Panel. Right: Equipment Case
Technical Specifications
| Output pulse power, max/min, Watts | 200W / 30W |
| Output power adjustment range, dB | 8 ±1dB |
| Pulse duration, microseconds | 3 |
| Duty cycle | 1300 |
| Receiver | Two channel-(2-d and 3-d harmonic) |
| Sensitivity (digital signal processing),dB/W | Not less than 150 (under S/N ratio 6dB) |
| Attenuator levels, dB | -10, -20, -30 |
| Antennas | Transmit & Receive (Tx/Rx) |
| Polarisation | Circular |
| Ellipticity ratio | Not less than 0.8 |
| Gain | 8dB (each) |
| Main lobe angle | Less than 40° |
| Back lobe level, dB | No more than -20dB |
| Information displayed | - Transmitter output level - Receiver attenuator adjusted level - 2-d and 3-d harmonic level |
| Audio | Tone (500 Hz) |
| Visual display | 2 x 16 dot LED scales (res. 2.5kB) |
| Power supply | Rechargeable 6v Ni-Cad battery (2 packs supplied) |
| Continuous operational time from one pack/hour | Not less than 10hours |
| Antenna (diameter x height / weight) | 250mm х 170mm / 1.1kg |
| Transceiver unit | 82mm x 70mm x 155mm /1.7kg |
| Battery pack Ready-to-use detector with a battery pack |
182mm x 40mm x 126mm /1.6kg /4.3kg |
| Complete set in a carrying case | 520mm х 300mm х 260mm / 13.0kg |
| Detector in harness, weight, kg | 5.5kg |
| Temperature range | -30°С to +50°С |
| Limiting high temperature | +60°С |
| Limiting low temperature | -40°С |
| Humidity (at +35°С) | 95% |
| Warranty | 2 years |