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| Takex beams was final decision by CSG |
CSG made the decision that due to this fact, active infrared beams would be the preferred option as external PIR's would be unsuitable. After speaking with Jerry about this project, Takex were able to modify our flagship HF series Quad beam, and provide a new model PB-IN-HF/KH specifically designed to withstand the harsh marine environment. Other factors also influenced the decision in favour of Takex beams. Jerry Rowland of CSG says: "With the movement of the jetty and the problem of direct and reflected sun light, we needed a beam that would be reliable and dependable in this environment."
All Takex point-to-point beams are double modulated, which means the infrared signal sent between the transmitter and the receiver is manufactured and cannot be replicated naturally, making our beams extremely resistant to sunlight. Combining this with our programmed AGC (automatic increase of sensitivity in bad weather conditions) function the KH beam provides fantastic reliability with maximum protection.
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| Takex point-to-point beams are double modulated |
Housing of the beams is almost as important as choosing the correct beam itself. With the very nature of this installation the housing would need to be robust, strong, have high resistance to sunlight and be straightforward to install. Therefore Takex provided the PT double-sided tower, a black anodised aluminum-finished chassis to provide a significant degree of weather and oxidation resistance. The outer shielding is made of polycarbonate rather than Perspex, as polycarbonate is a flexible material, which makes it resistant to impact. Also polycarbonate is a polymer that provides a long lasting durability when exposed to sunlight unlike Perspex, which crystallises and eventually breaks into pieces.
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