How TrapX® Cable Works

Turning Infrastructure into a Monitoring Network

TrapX® Cable transforms cable infrastructure into a continuous rodent damage detection system. Instead of waiting for traps to trigger or cables to fail, TrapX® Cable monitors the infrastructure itself to detect chewing activity in real time.

The system uses vibration sensing technology installed directly on cable trays and conduits to identify rodent chewing signatures.

The Problem with Traditional Monitoring

In many facilities, critical cable infrastructure runs through hidden spaces, including:

  • Raised-floor plenums
  • Cable trays
  • Conduits
  • Wall penetrations
  • Equipment corridors

These areas are difficult to inspect manually and often remain unmonitored until damage occurs.

Rodents can chew through insulation and fiber cables long before traditional traps detect their presence.

How TrapX® Cable Detects Rodent Chewing

Rodent chewing produces distinct vibration patterns that travel through cables, trays, and conduit structures.

TrapX® Cable sensors detect these signals and analyze them using onboard algorithms.

Detection Process

  • Rodent begins chewing cable insulation
  • Chewing generates vibration signatures
  • Vibrations travel through cable tray or conduit
  • TrapX® Cable sensor detects the vibration pattern
  • Event is analyzed and classified
  • Alert is sent to the TrapX® monitoring platform

Sensor Deployment

TrapX® Cable sensors are typically installed on:

  • Cable trays
  • Metal conduits
  • Raised-floor support structures
  • Cable ladder racks

Sensors are spaced along cable routes to provide continuous coverage.

Typical Deployment Spacing

  • 6 meters apart on straight cable tray runs
  • 3 meters apart near entry points and infrastructure transitions

Additional sensors are installed at critical locations such as:

  • Fiber entry points
  • Electrical penetrations
  • Telecom rooms
  • Raised-floor access corridors

Key Features

Real-Time Detection

Detect rodent chewing activity as it happens.

Infrastructure Monitoring

Protect cable infrastructure in areas that are normally hidden from inspection.

Non-Invasive Installation

Sensors mount directly on trays or conduits without modifying cables.

Continuous Monitoring

TrapX® Cable provides 24/7 automated monitoring.

Integration with TrapX® Smart Traps

TrapX® Cable works alongside TrapX® smart traps to provide both early detection and capture confirmation.

Why Infrastructure Monitoring Matters

Traditional pest monitoring focuses on detecting rodents after they enter traps.

TrapX® Cable takes a different approach by detecting the damage itself, allowing facilities to respond before cable failures occur.

This is particularly important in environments where cable damage can lead to:

  • Equipment shutdown
  • Network outages
  • Production interruptions