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Magus Guard 1

Smart Protection for Utility Infrastructure

Critical utility infrastructure faces growing risks of theft, vandalism, and sabotage.

MAGUS Guard 1 is an autonomous, solar-powered, intrusion detection device for unstaffed utility assets. This includes power poles, distribution cabinets, energy meters, and telecom nodes. It combines a microwave presence sensor with a MiniFPS sensitive cable. It can detect motion, vibration, touch, cutting, and tampering. MAGUS Guard 1 captures an image at the moment of the event, and sends an encrypted alert by RF to a gateway.

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Magus Guard 1

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Triggers: Motion, tactile/tamper, and vibration detection.
  • Sensors: Microwave presence detection combined with MiniFPS sensitive cable.
  • Camera: Event-based image capture for visual confirmation.
  • Communication: RF communication supporting mesh or point-to-point topology.
  • Uplink Options: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, LTE, 5G, or satellite via gateway.
  • Power Supply: Solar panel and battery-ready for autonomous operation.
  • Operating Temperature: –20°C to +70°C.
  • Enclosure: Rugged outdoor housing (IP65+ recommended).

KEY CAPABILITIES

REAL-TIME ALARM DETECTION

Detects motion, vibration, touch, cutting, and tampering on high-value outdoor equipment.

VISUAL VERIFICATION

Captures timestamped images at the moment of intrusion for immediate situational awareness.

MULTI-SENSOR FUSION

Combines microwave presence detection with sensitive cable-based tactile and tamper sensing for high accuracy.

SECURE IoT COMMUNICATION

RF communication to the nearest gateway, with uplink options via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, LTE, 5G, or satellite.

APPLICATIONS

Electricity Poles & Overhead Components

Protect pole-mounted transformers, switches, and overhead network elements from sabotage or theft.

Distribution & Control Cabinets

Monitor unauthorized access, tampering, or physical interference with mission-critical electrical cabinets.

Energy Meters & Utility Measurement Points

Prevent manipulation or illegal access to gas, water, and electricity meters installed in public or remote areas.

Telecom Towers & Fiber Junctions

Enhance security at telecom infrastructure sites where cable theft or equipment damage can disrupt services.

Remote Stations, Solar Farms & Micro-Grids

Ideal for unmanned renewable energy installations exposed to remote terrain and changing weather.

Any Isolated or Critical Outdoor Asset

Flexible mounting and wireless communication allow deployment on any high-value standalone infrastructure.

MAGUS ECOSYSTEM INTEGRATION

MAGUS Guard 1 is fully integrated into the MAGUS ecosystem, including the MAGUS Command & Control (MAGUS CC) platform. Events, images, device status, and fleet activity are centralized for utility operators, enabling unified monitoring across large geographic areas.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • High-precision detection of intrusion, tampering, vibration, or tactile interaction
  • Automatic image capture for visual confirmation of events
  • Intelligent multi-sensor fusion using microwave detection + sensitive cable
  • Reliable long-range wireless communication
  • Operates independently using solar and battery power
  • Designed for remote, off-grid, and harsh outdoor environments
  • Discreet design suitable for public-access or urban areas
  • Local event buffering ensures no lost alarms during connectivity downtime
  • Fast installation on utility poles, cabinets, meters, or remote stations
  • Seamless integration with MAGUS Command & Control – MAGUS CC for monitoring across utility networks

How it Works

  • Microwave sensor detects presence near the asset
  • MiniFPS sensitive cable identifies touch, vibration, cutting, or tampering
  • Camera captures an image at the event moment
  • Encrypted alerts are sent via RF communication to the nearest gateway
  • Gateway transmits alarms to central systems via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, LTE, 5G, or satellite
  • If connectivity is temporarily unavailable, MAGUS Guard 1 buffers events locally and automatically forwards them once the network is restored

Key Benefits

Instant alerts and verified event images

Reduces theft, downtime, and operational recovery costs

Solar and battery-ready for fully remote locations

Discreet, low-impact design suitable for public environments

Wireless communication range up to 1000 m

Rugged weather-resistant enclosure (IP65+)

Secure communication and tamper-resistant housing

Quick installation on poles, cabinets, and exposed infrastructure

FAQ

What does Magus Guard 1 protect?
Magus Guard 1 protects isolated, high-value outdoor assets: electricity poles, overhead components, distribution and control cabinets, gas, water and electricity meters, telecom towers, fiber junctions, remote stations, solar farms and micro-grids. Flexible mounting also allows use on any standalone critical asset.
How does Magus Guard 1 detect an intrusion?
A microwave sensor detects presence near the asset. A MiniFPS sensitive cable identifies touch, vibration, cutting, or tampering. A camera then captures an image at the moment of the event, and an encrypted alert is sent by RF to the nearest gateway.
How does Magus Guard 1 communicate, and what happens if the network is down?
It uses RF communication to the nearest gateway, in mesh or point-to-point topology, with a range of up to 1000 m. The gateway forwards alarms via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, LTE, 5G or satellite. If connectivity is lost, the device buffers events locally and sends them once the network returns.
Does Magus Guard 1 need mains power?
No. It is solar-panel and battery-ready and operates independently. This is why it suits remote and off-grid locations. The rugged outdoor housing (IP65+ recommended) and an operating range of –20 °C to +70 °C are designed for harsh outdoor environments.
Can operators verify alarms remotely?
Yes. Each alarm includes a timestamped image captured at the moment of intrusion. Events, images, device status, and fleet activity are centralized in Magus CC. Utility operators can monitor and verify alarms across large geographic areas from one platform.

See Threats Before They Become Damage

MAGUS Guard 1 is a small device with significant impact, engineered to protect the infrastructure that keeps the world running. Discover how smart, distributed field protection can prevent costly downtime, reduce operational risks, and secure critical assets.

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