SENSTAR FiberPatrol FP1100X Series, Site Planning & Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Site Planning Guide FiberPatrol Ranging Fiber Optic Fence Protection Sensor FPDA0102 401 Rev F January 8 2019 Installation FP1100X FP1400 series ...

Page 2: ...with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including any interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits...

Page 3: ...r patch panel 10 Outdoor splice enclosure 10 End module 11 Sensor cable non detecting lead cable 11 Cable ties 12 Isolation loops 12 Buried vault 12 2 Site planning 13 FiberPatrol configurations 13 Loop configurations 13 Open ended loop configuration 14 Split configuration 16 Line configurations 17 Extended lead configuration 18 Site survey 19 Fences 19 Chain link fences 19 Weld mesh fences 19 Fen...

Page 4: ...ble splices 31 Site analysis checklist 32 Cable requirements 33 Equipment requirements 33 3 Installing FiberPatrol 35 FiberPatrol installation overview 35 Laser light safety 35 Optical fiber safety 36 Fiber optic cable handling 36 FiberPatrol sensor cable performance specifications 36 Additional cable requirements 36 Cable loss limits maximum attenuation 37 Cable handling recommendations 37 Illust...

Page 5: ... 5 mi and requires professional installation using telecom industry standard practices All fiber splices require fusion splicing and the sensor unit fiber optic connections use FC APC type connectors FiberPatrol can operate as a standalone sensor which communicates alarm conditions via optional relay output modules A PC based security management system such as the Alarm Integration Module or StarN...

Page 6: ...RU user interface provides control maintenance calibration and configuration access to the FiberPatrol processor FP1100X configurations There are three distinct configurations for the FP1100X series sensor Loop configurations in which the two sensors run in opposite directions in the fiber optic cable Split configurations in which the two sensors run in opposite directions in two fiber optic cable...

Page 7: ...s a series of alarm zones e g when a sensor alarm occurs the zone flashes to identify the alarm s location Key features of a FiberPatrol system include user configurable alarm zone display fast response time 1 second or less digital recording of alarm history FP1100X Series up to 1440 software defined alarm zones software defined alarm zones enable the redistribution of alarm zones and zone length...

Page 8: ...of detection processing for cut immune configurations up to 3 km 1 86 mi of detection processing for non cut immune configurations FP1100X 03 up to 3 km 1 86 mi of detection processing for cut immune configurations up to 6 km 3 73 mi of detection processing for non cut immune configurations FP1100X 06 up to 6 km 3 73 mi of detection processing for cut immune configurations up to 12 km 7 46 mi of d...

Page 9: ... can annunicate alarm conditions with contact closure outputs or via the Network Manager software The processor has dual redundant power supplies which include an audible alert output that is activated in the event that one of the power supplies fails There is a pushbutton switch located between the two power supplies that will silence the alert tone Figure 2 illustrates front and rear views of a ...

Page 10: ...ctors on the outside of the of the enclosure Fiber patch cables then connect the four fibers to the FiberPatrol controller The splice tray includes six unused protective sleeves which are available to provide access to the dark fibers in the lead sensor cable Optionally a second splice tray can be added to the enclosure to make connections to any additional fibers that are being used In some confi...

Page 11: ...r jacket and a waterblock system The non armored loose tube cable is comprised of a 5 unit fiber optic core PE filler units and 12 fiber 6 fiber buffer tubes a central strength member and a rip cord Sensor cable can be ordered in lengths to match application requirements The non detecting lead cable is identical to the sensor cable with detection sensitivity being controlled via software Figure 5 ...

Page 12: ...sor cable for making future repairs and for making fusion splices A 10 m 33 ft service loop is recommended for every 300 m 984 ft of installed sensor cable A 10 m service loop is also recommended on the hinged side of each gate that is protected by sensor cable In addition a 10 m 33 ft splice point service loop is required for each section of sensor cable at all splice enclosure locations A 10 m s...

Page 13: ... ft isolation loop inside a buried vault The cable is then run through another section of conduit and back onto the fence where it continues as another zone Figure 8 provides the dimensions for the FiberPatrol buried vault Figure 8 Buried vault dimensions 46 cm 69 cm 27 in 18 in 49 5 cm 19 5 in 82 cm 32 25 in 103 cm 40 5 in top view end view side view NOTE dig hole 51 cm 20 in D X 76 cm 30 in W X ...

Page 14: ...ed anywhere along the perimeter length with the start and end points of the detecting sensor cables co located in a splice enclosure Non detecting lead cable carries the signal from the sensor unit to the start point of the detecting cable The two sensing fibers S1 and S2 run in different directions around the perimeter In the event of a cut or severely damaged sensor cable detection will continue...

Page 15: ...e partially closed loop configuration uses a dual start end module in the equipment room and has two lead cables This configuration also provides single cut redundancy for a partially closed perimeter The two sensing fibers S1 and S2 run in different directions around the perimeter In the event of a cut or severely damaged sensor cable detection will continue around the perimeter in both direction...

Page 16: ...ble S1 sensor fiber 1 internal to fiber optic cable S2 sensor fiber 2 internal to fiber optic cable fusion splice fiber optic termination splice enclosure sensor unit equipment Note Cable length a b c d e f dual end module FiberPatrol sensor cable fiber optic cable sensor cable lead cable Note S1 sensor fiber 1 internal to fiber optic cable S2 sensor fiber 2 internal to fiber optic cable sensor un...

Page 17: ... from the sensor unit to the perimeter see Figure 14 Using two lead cables eliminates the need to have the start point splice see Figure 15 Figure 13 FiberPatrol open ended loop configuration Figure 14 FiberPatrol split configuration 1 lead cable fiber optic cable sensor cable lead cable Note S1 sensor fiber 1 lead S2 sensor fiber 2 lead fusion splice fiber optic termination splice enclosure splic...

Page 18: ...he detecting cable at the start point of the sensor cable Splices may also be required for other site specific features Figure 15 FiberPatrol split configuration 2 lead cables Figure 16 Recommended line configuration fiber optic cable Note S1 S2 fusion splice fiber optic termination splice enclosure sensor unit equipment Cable length 2a b c single end module splice enclosure single end module incl...

Page 19: ...he start of the sensor zone and the cut damaged point in the cable Figure 17 line configuration with start point splice Figure 18 FiberPatrol extended lead configuration fiber optic cable sensor cable lead cable S1 sensor fiber 1 internal to fiber optic cable S2 sensor fiber 2 internal to fiber optic cable fusion splice fiber optic termination splice enclosure splice enclosure sensor unit equipmen...

Page 20: ...rrier such as barbed wire or concertina be installed along the top of the fence The condition of the fence is critical to the efficient operation of the FiberPatrol sensor system Breaks in the fence structure or slack portions of the fence fabric will inhibit the transmission of the fence vibrations to the sensor cable Poor fence conditions can also cause metal on metal contact noise that will res...

Page 21: ... strand should be taut and tightly secured at each support Any extension arms or outriggers attached to post tops should have a tight press fit set screw or be spot welded Remove or fasten any loose or rattling material It is possible to install FiberPatrol sensor cable on barbed wire but extra precautions must be taken to avoid damage to the sensor cable Run the sensor cable along the fence and l...

Page 22: ...red so that it cannot move due to the wind or other environmental factors Use tensioning wires to secure the coil and to prevent the razor ribbon from separating if it is cut Due to the nature of razor ribbon FiberPatrol does not recommend installing sensor cable directly on the razor ribbon Contact Senstar Customer Service if your application requires that sensor cable be installed on razor ribbo...

Page 23: ... bypasses To get the sensor cable from one side of a gate to the other the sensor cable is buried below ground inside conduit The sensor cable continues the fence coverage beyond the gate If site conditions make it impossible to dig underground to continue the coverage on the other side of a gate install the cable above ground over the gate inside protective conduit Protecting swinging gates with ...

Page 24: ...on loops should be far enough away from the gate to prevent the transmission of vibrations into the adjacent zones when the gate is in use The SMS software should be configured to ignore alarms from the gate zone when the gate is in use zone accessed bypassed Note FiberPatrol recommends creating a service loop on the hinged side of all protected gates Figure 23 Cable layout on a single panel swing...

Page 25: ...each side of the gate plus two 13 m 43 ft isolation loops plus length of cable to reach the buried vaults if used Using the cable management kit at the hinged side of protected swinging gates A section of split conduit is used at swinging gate locations to protect the sensor cable from being caught or pinched by the gate while allowing the cable to rotate freely within the conduit when the gate is...

Page 26: ...e conduit Protecting masonry walls and buildings If some or all of the perimeter is comprised of masonry walls or buildings FiberPatrol sensor cable can be installed along the outside edge and if necessary the inside edge of the structure to protect against climb over intrusions In this case custom P brackets are used to fasten the sensor cable to the structure so it extends slightly outside and a...

Page 27: ...ience freezing weather split conduit can be used Figure 28 Protecting a masonry structure along the perimeter Figure 29 Split wall conduit Figure 30 Conduit fittings fence mounted isolation loop fence mounted isolation loop P brackets 60 cm 2 ft spacing along edge of wall respect min turn radius at corners dual sensor cables outside and inside edges single sensor cable outside edge split wall cond...

Page 28: ... cm 1 ft below ground Sensitivity loops for heavy gauge posts and corner posts Corner posts terminal posts and tension posts are usually made of heavier gauge steel and can have a dampening effect on nearby fence vibrations To compensate for this FiberPatrol recommends using sensitivity loops at all corner posts terminal posts and tension posts on the fence The sensitivity loops provide additional...

Page 29: ...5 loops of cable with a 60 cm 2 ft diameter In addition a 10 m 33 ft splice point service loop is required for each section of sensor cable at all splice enclosure locations Service loops must be securely attached to the lower section of the fence beside a fence post Attach service loops directly to the fence fabric using one cable tie at each 45º point of the loop 8 cable ties Figure 32 Sensitivi...

Page 30: ...to the fence in the same manner as service loops see Figure 34 Cable bypasses for buildings and structures If there is building or other structure along the perimeter it can be bypassed in the same manner as a sliding gate In some instances it may be possible to pull the cable through conduit that has been embedded in the structure Otherwise use the below ground cable bypass method To ensure the b...

Page 31: ...ucture Figure 37 Perimeter structure bypass below ground with buried vaults Figure 38 Perimeter structure bypass below ground fence mounted isolation loop fence mounted isolation loop buried conduit buried isolation loop buried isolation loop buried conduit fence mounted isolation loop fence mounted isolation loop ...

Page 32: ...of sensor cable requires a 10 m 33 ft service loop The service loops at splice points allows the sensor cable and splice enclosure to be attached removed from the fence fabric for splicing Inside the splice tray sensor fibers S1 and S2 and any dark fibers that are designated for use must be fusion spliced When dressing the bare fibers ensure that the turn radius is kept above a minimum bend radius...

Page 33: ...ed description of fences type condition height fence rails climb over deterrent hardware other cables conduit or signs attached to fence detailed description of gates type condition location size locate all obstacles on site survey spur fences or fences abutting the perimeter fence sidewalks paths roads driveways buildings walls and other structures utilities sewers pipes conduits and electrical c...

Page 34: ...atch panel for start module and control equipment fiber splices outdoor splice enclosure 1 required for each out door cable splice or termination splice consumables kit 1 required for each cable splice indoor outdoor cable management kit 1 required per gate panel for each protected swinging gate Feature Description length unit meters single pass coverage Cable length lead cable distance from equip...

Page 35: ...Guide stainless steel cable ties 1 tie per 60 cm 2 ft of cable additional ties required for cable loops and outdoor splice enclosures requires installation tool FiberPatrol cable vaults optional for buried isolation loops conduit for below ground cable bypasses ...

Page 36: ...the loss in each spliced fiber from both ends of the sensor cable 6 Install and connect the sensor unit equipment in the control room 7 Make the fusion splices for the start and end modules 8 Set up and configure the system software 9 Calibrate the system 10 Test the system to ensure it meets the site s detection requirements 11 Put the system into operation Laser light safety Note The FiberPatrol...

Page 37: ... F Typical outside diameter may vary with cable type 11 2 mm 0 44 in Cable weight 93 kg km may vary with cable type 62 lb 1 000 ft Maximum available cable length 12 km 7 46 mi Additional cable requirements central strength member water blocking tape gel filled buffer tubes rip cord WARNING Use care when working with exposed optical fibers The bare fibers are 125 microns in diameter and can easily ...

Page 38: ...ng and minimize the angle of cable pay off during unwinding hauling Cable spools must be held firmly in the pay off stands to ensure smooth rotation and prevent any vibration which can damage the drum and the cable Illustrated installation requirements Attach the sensor cable to the fence fabric with cable ties at the junction of 2 fence wires Space the cable ties 60 cm 2 ft apart Attach the senso...

Page 39: ...acing around corners Figure 44 Static and dynamic bend radius limits 60 cm 2 ft secure cable at any changes in direction with a cable tie at each 45º point 110 mm 4 3 in min bend radius 30 cm 1 ft 30 cm 1 ft 60 cm 2 ft 60 cm 2 ft smallest allowable bend radius for installed sensor cable 110 mm 4 33 in smallest allowable bend radius when installing sensor cable 220 mm 8 66 in ...

Page 40: ...ction of the fence using cable ties at each 45º point of the loop Figure 45 Service loops Figure 46 Isolation loops service loops require five 60 cm cable loops 10 m of sensor cable 60 cm 2 ft diameter attach service loops with cable ties at each 45º point around the loop isolation loops require seven 60 cm cable loops 13 m of sensor cable 60 cm 2 ft diameter attach isolation loops with cable ties...

Page 41: ...try points 4 3 cm 1 7 in minimum hole size For instances where the cable must be unreeled and pulled back to accommodate site specific installation requirements e g gates bypasses lay the cable on the ground in a large figure 8 pattern to prevent twisting or kinking Never lay the cable in a circular roll Note Conduct the OTDR cable testing BEFORE filling the vault with sand Note The conduit must b...

Page 42: ...ound never freezes split conduit can be used to protect the sensor cable in areas where ground freezing occurs solid wall conduit must be used the solid conduit must be sealed at both ends to prevent water from entering if the cable is being deployed from a cable stand the cable can be pulled through the conduit as it is dispensed if the cable is being deployed from a trailer or truck it will have...

Page 43: ...e designated start point leave enough cable to create a 13 m isolation loop optional and continue to deploy the sensor cable around the perimeter 4 At each point in the installation where extra cable is required lay out a sufficient amount of cable in a figure 8 pattern to cover the feature If you are pulling the cable around the perimeter you must pull back a sufficient amount of cable after the ...

Page 44: ...way from the second post point b 3 Attach the sensor cable at the junction of two fence wires app 60 cm past point b point c 4 Attach the sensor cable at the junction of two fence wires app 30 cm before the second post point d 5 Attach the sensor cable at 60 cm intervals on the first fence panel points e f g 6 Hold the cable straight and level just past the third post and attach it to the fence at...

Page 45: ...om covers the sensor cable and protects it from chafing against the top and bottom edges of the conduit 8 Form a sensitivity loop and attach the sensor cable to the fence panel leading up to the gate 9 Form a sensitivity loop and attach the sensor cable to the fence panel leading away from the gate Masonry walls and buildings To install sensor cable on masonry P clamps are used to secure the cable...

Page 46: ...s to the surface 1 Measure and mark the mounting hole locations on the surface 2 Using a 5 32 carbide tipped bit drill the mounting holes 1 1 2 in deep 3 Once the holes are drilled use compressed air to blow out any residue 4 Fit a P clamp over the sensor cable and pinch the ends together with your fingers so the 2 holes line up 5 Use lineman pliers to squeeze the bracket together at the sensor ca...

Page 47: ...trol components are designed to be installed in an EIA 19 in equipment rack The rack requires a mounting depth of 20 in 51 cm plus a minimum 2 in 5 cm of front space between the equipment and the rack doors and at least 6 in 15 cm of rear space for cables and ventilation The overall depth of the rack must be a minimum of 28 in 71 cm Both the front and back of the equipment rack must be accessible ...

Page 48: ...atch cable FC APC FC APC Yes Cable identification details CAUTION The FiberPatrol Controller and patch cables include protective dust caps on the connectors Leave the dust caps on until you make the connections Do not touch the ends of the fiber connectors or allow the ends of the fiber connectors to touch anything To make the connection remove the dust cap clean the connector ends and then gently...

Page 49: ...trol Processor Cable LAN SWITCH COM 5 D1 DATA 1 ETHERNET E1 ETHERNET COM 1 D2 DATA 2 FiberPatrol Controller Cable FiberPatrol Start Module COM 3 D3 DATA 3 FC APC 1 FO1 1 COM 4 D4 DATA 4 FC APC 2 FO2 2 DATA 5 D5 DATA 5 FC APC 3 FO3 3 RF1 RF1 RF1 FC APC 4 FO4 4 FiberPatrol Processor Cable Rack mount KVM USB U1 USB USB U2 USB VGA V1 VGA Cable interconnection details Note Use an OTDR to test the fiber...

Page 50: ...able to exceed 0 3 dB km as measured by the OTDR The maximum allowable loss for any cable event is 0 1 dB Figure 56 FiberPatrol dual start end module and splice tray Sensor cable fiber Start module fiber label End module label S1 blue cable beginning 5 S2 orange cable beginning 6 S1 blue cable end 7 or 8 S2 orange cable end 7 or 8 Refer to the site plan for details on dark fibers which may require...

Page 51: ...rol field termination splice requirements single and double end module Sensor cable fiber Single end module End module label S1 blue cable end 7 S2 orange cable end 7 Single end module termination splice connection Sensor cable fiber Double end module End module label S1 blue cable end 7 or 8 S2 orange cable end 7 or 8 Double end module termination splice connections double start double end module...

Page 52: ...identify any loose pieces gates ensure that all gate hardware is tight and secure and cannot move in the wind there are no washouts or depressions under the fence vegetation beside and above the fence is cut back and cannot make contact with the fence the frequency at which vegetation must be cut back depends on the local growing conditions the sensor cable is fastened firmly against the fence fab...

Page 53: ...here is adequate clearance for ventilation and clean the processor s filters if required clean the filters in warm water and ensure that they are completely dry before replacing them in the filter trays on the front doors 5 If a reflection is found at the start of the sensor cable you must clean both the external connectors from start end module and the internal connectors inside Controller Discon...

Page 54: ...6 FiberPatrol sensor unit for fence mounted applications up to 16 km 9 94 mi of cut immune detection processing up to 32 km 19 88 mi of non cut immune detection processing FiberPatrol processor and controller FP1100X 20 FiberPatrol sensor unit for fence mounted applications up to 20 km 12 43 mi of cut immune detection processing up to 40 km 24 85 mi of non cut immune detection processing FiberPatr...

Page 55: ...multiples of 100 m 328 ft single mode fiber optic cable FPSP0448 single mode fiber optic lead sensor cable for fence applications 48 fibers in multiples of 100 m 328 ft buried vault GM0748 Buried vault for below ground splices and cable loops 100 x 75 x 45 cm 39 x 30 x 18 in cable ties polypropylene GH0916 Bag of 1000 UV resistant cable ties for temporary usage cable ties stainless steel GH1080 08...

Page 56: ...ection up to 50 km 31 07 mi of non cut immune fence detection FP1400 08 up to 2 5 km 1 55 mi of fence detection FP1400 12 up to 5 km 3 1 mi of fence detection Power 3 separate AC circuits 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 4th circuit required for keyboard monitor mouse if applicable 250 W max not including optional keyboard monitor mouse Mounting EIA 19 in equipment rack with 51 cm 20 in mount depth 5 cm 2 in fr...

Page 57: ...onal number of fibers 12 24 36 48 2 required as sensor fibers remaining dark fibers available for perimeter applications Fiber type wavelength single mode 1550 nm Bend radius smallest allowable dynamic during installation 220 mm 8 66 in static during operation 110 mm 4 33 in Tensile rating during installation 2700 N 600 lbf Outside diameter weight 11 5 mm 0 45 in maximum 93 kg km 62 lb kft Optical...

Page 58: ...isturbances in the same general area default 6 m Event Life the length of time in seconds after which an event is complete provided that no additional disturbance has occurred within the localized area of the event default 60 s Environment Compensation used to help screen out environmental factors like strong wind gusts and heavy precipitation that can cause nuisance alarms Spatial Environment Com...

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