TransitHound™ is a compact, covert cell phone detector for vehicles. It timestamps driver phone use and triggers your camera or DVR, helping enforce a no-phone policy for drivers of trains, buses and trucks.
TransitHound Operator Distraction Cell Phone Detector is a compact and discreet, calibrated receiver designed to detect all cell phone use by distracted drivers. When coupled with a camera and cell DVR, TransitHound allows owners, dispatchers and managers to keep a watchful eye on their drivers by keeping their driving safe and legal for everyone.
Whether your drivers are operating a train, bus or a truck; TransitHound will enforce a NO CELL PHONE USE policy in any vehicle where an impaired or distracted driver can endanger the public’s safety without interfering with the public use of any wireless devices. TransitHound’s system works simply…when any voice, text or cellular data is detected from within the vehicle. TransitHound timestamps the event and triggers video or still recording of offending cell phone.
| TransitHound™ | RoadRunner™ | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Drivers of trains, buses, trucks and fleet vehicles | Heavy machinery operators on mining, construction, transport and rail sites |
| Coverage | 0–100 ft, selectable to isolate the area around the driver | 25–200 ft, typical conditions |
| Evidence | Timestamps events and triggers your camera or DVR | Built-in high-resolution, timestamped camera |
| Power | 12–50 VDC from the vehicle (no batteries) | Internal batteries, 48+ hours |
| Sensitivity | -80 to -50 dBm, user selectable | -83 dBm, user adjustable |
| Data | Serial/USB connection to a PC; optional logging software | Export in standard spreadsheet format |
| North American model | PCS (1850-1910 MHz)CDMA (824-849 MHz), GSM (896-901 MHz) |
|---|---|
| European / Asian / Australian / New Zealand model | WCDMA / UMTS (1920-1980 MHz) Europe, Asia, Korea, Japan, Australia, Brazil, New ZealandGSM 1800 (1710.2-1784.8 MHz) Europe, Asia, Japan, EGSM 900 (880-915 MHz) Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand |
| Radius of Coverage Area | 0 to 100 feet (selectable to isolate and minimize area around driver) |
| Dynamic Range | 60 dB |
| Sensitivity | -80 dBm (user selectable) |
| Detector Resolution | 2 dB |
| Bandwidth Resolution | 4 MHz |
| Selectivity Rejection | >50 dB @ 1 MHz from uplink band edges |
| Antennas Supported | Optional Direction finding (field-swappable multiband panel antenna with SMA connector)Included Omni-directional (quarter-wave multiband, monopolar antenna with SMA connector), Integral/Covert (optional quarter-wave, multi-band, monopole connected internally,10 dBi gain) |
| RF Input | SMA jack for external antenna |
| Electrical Interfaces | Serial RS-232 port (USB cable included), Dry Contact, DC Supply, Ground |
| Dry Contact Port | Polarity insensitive, for triggering other devices |
| Weight | Under 1lb. with omni-directional antenna |
| Data Logging | Optional PC software |
No, because the TransitHound unit is usually deployed in a fixed position, it precludes the possibility to “triangulate” and locate the source of RF signals. By contrast, a hand-held cell phone detector like the Wolfhound™ Ultra can locate cell phones by taking two or more bearings (or, Lines of Position) of the source.
No, because the TransitHound does not use batteries, it derives its power from a 12-50VDC input.
No. TransitHound is a receiver that scans live for nearby cellular usage. It has a serial connection that allows the receiver to be controlled and data to be stored on any connected PC.
The TransitHound can be deployed either by an Omnidirectional or Directional antenna. When deployed at large inner open spaces the Omnidirectional antenna would be used. When deployed in corridors or otherwise constricted spaces a Directional antenna could be more effective.
No but custom triggers and alerts can also be created via optional software.
No. TransitHound is a simple, low-cost scanning device that simply triggers when nearby cell phone activity is detected. It is a wireless tool used by security officers and personnel that require a NO WIRELESS security policy.
Typical range is about 100 feet but this varies depending upon the environment.
No, TransitHound only detects RF signals.
No but Manta Ray™ and SentryHound-Pro™ both detect phones ON or OFF even with the battery removed.
Yes. Its polarity-insensitive dry contact port triggers other devices, such as a camera or DVR.
A North American model (PCS, CDMA and GSM) and a European/Asian/Australian/New Zealand model (WCDMA/UMTS, GSM 1800 and EGSM 900).
TransitHound™ datasheet (PDF): request a copy by email.
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