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FlexZone Product Guide

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Specifications 

Processor

Model

processor card and enclosure

PCB dimensions (L x W)

13.2 x 14.5 cm (5.2 x 5.7 in.) 

Quantity

one processor per two sensor cables

Enclosure

IP66/NEMA 4 painted aluminum, outdoor rated

L x W x D 26 cm (+2.5 for cable glands) x 16 cm x 9 cm
10.25 in. (+1 for cable glands) x 6.3 in. x 3.5 in.

Cable entry ports

4 small cable ports (17 mm, 0.67 in.) fitted with 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) 
compression glands: cable range: 2.9 - 7.9 mm (0.115 to 0.312 in.)

1 large cable port (22.2 mm, 0.875 in.) fitted with compression gland: 
cable range: 4.3 - 11.4 mm (0.17 to 0.45 in.)

for armored cable, the 2 right side small cable ports must be drilled out 
to accommodate 1/2 in. cable glands (22.2 mm, 0.875 in.)

Probability of detection

95% with a 95% confidence factor for cutting the fence, lifting the fence 
fabric, or climbing over the fence unaided (based on a high quality 
chain link fence, and following manufacturers’ installation and 
calibration recommendations)

Maximum sensor cable 
length

300 m (984 ft.) max. cable length - app. 10% less for linear fence 
coverage - 270 m (886 ft.)

Power consumption

2.0 W nominal; 2.5 W nominal with NIC and option card

Power input

12 to 48 VDC (nominal)

absolute minimum 10 VDC

absolute maximum 60 VDC

min. 38 VDC input required for power over sensor cables and auxiliary 
power output capability

Connectors

removable terminal block for power input

removable terminal block for relay output connections

removable terminal block for auxiliary input/self-test connections

removable terminal block for sensor cable input

USB port for UCM connection

20-pin socket for network interface card

micro SD card slot to record sensor response data to removable media

Summary of Contents for FlexZone

Page 1: ...Product Guide FlexZone Fence mounted Locating Perimeter Intrusion Detection Sensor G6DA0102 001 Rev L November 14 2018 ...

Page 2: ...rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada USA This device complies 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 The use of shielded cabl...

Page 3: ...onment 12 Site Survey 13 Perimeter layout guidelines 14 FlexZone sensor cable 14 Cable layout guidelines 15 Cable length calculator flexible fences 15 Rigid fences 16 Fence height recommendations 16 Non detecting cable 16 Fence corners and heavier gauge posts flexible fences 17 Zone demarcation loops flexible fences 17 Service loops flexible fences 17 Drip loops flexible fences 17 Termination loop...

Page 4: ...posts 30 At corners or heavy gauge posts 30 At software defined zone boundaries 31 Service loops 31 Drip loops 32 Termination loops 32 Splice loops 33 Installing cable on welded mesh fence 34 Double pass cable installation 35 Installing cable on rigid fences 36 Sensor cable connections 36 Cable preparation all connections 37 Processor connections 38 Sensor cable splices 39 Sensor cable termination...

Page 5: ... setup 70 Connecting the UCM via USB 70 Setting the processor address 70 Network configuration 70 Sensor cable supervision 71 Adjacent Processor m setting 71 Power over sensor cables 72 Processor synchronization 73 Audio listen in function 73 Using the Audio listen in function via the UCM 73 Using the Audio listen in function via the FlexZone Audio Tool 74 Processor calibration 75 The Sensitivity ...

Page 6: ...elay setup Remote control mode 84 Linking cable segments to relays local control mode 85 System test procedure 85 4 Maintenance 87 Recommended maintenance 87 Preventing weather related nuisance alarms 88 Using the SD card function 88 Testing the fence condition 88 Ground faults 88 Adjusting the Target Filters 89 Replacing the processor 90 Removing the processor assembly 90 Replacing the processor ...

Page 7: ...passes of sensor cable are recommended for chain link fences that are higher than 4 3 m There are two models of the FlexZone processor available Both models process alarm data the same way However the FlexZone 4 processor supports up to 4 software defined alarm zones but does not report target location The FlexZone 60 processor supports up to 60 distinct alarm zones and reports target location Thi...

Page 8: ...bability of detection and the nuisance alarm rate A properly calibrated system will provide a high Pd and will minimize the NAR Alarm assessment response What happens when the system triggers an alarm Can the alarm be assessed visually Does the site include CCTV coverage to verify the event Senstar recommends engaging a security consultant to discuss the available methods of alarm assessment To en...

Page 9: ... fence posts and often include top and bottom rails Expanded metal fences Expanded metal mesh is typically comprised of a metal material with diamond shaped holes Metals can be expanded in a range of material thickness and to a broad choice of patterns to suit specific applications Expanded metal mesh is available with a variety of diamond size openings and gauges that can be attached to a typical...

Page 10: ...nmental conditions Install bracing wires between the outrigger supports to prevent the barbed wires from spreading apart Each barbed wire 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 or be spot welded Remove or fasten any loose or rattling equipment Razor ribbon Senstar recommends using armored cable ...

Page 11: ...use when the sensor is active the type of ground beneath the gate the overall protection plan the number of processors and sensor cables and their location relative to the gate in question Figure 3 Recommended cable installation on barbed wire Figure 4 Razor ribbon armored cable on barbed wire sensor cable bracing wire barbed wire array outrigger cable tie on fence fabric razor ribbon armored sens...

Page 12: ...isel drill or smash their way through building walls ceilings roofs floors or stock cages FlexZone sensor cable can be attached to the structure using commercially available fasteners such as cable ties or nail clamps that ensure good contact between the sensor cable and the protected structure The fastening devices must not flatten or distort the sensor cable at the attachment points Sensor cable...

Page 13: ...ypass Cable connectors indicate the type of connection splice termination FlexZone processors note the addresses for network based processors Note Sites that include a fence line that abuts the primary perimeter fence can be vulnerable to climb over intrusions where the two fences meet To increase security in this situation extend the FlexZone cable for at least 2 m onto the abutting fence Figure ...

Page 14: ...ndard and armored Both Standard FlexZone sensor cable and Armored FlexZone sensor cable come in 150 m 492 ft and 220 m 722 ft lengths Two lengths can be spliced together to provide up to a 300 m 984 ft long sensor cable Note A FlexZone perimeter with 1 2 or 3 processors can be fully closed all sensor cables connected through splices A FlexZone perimeter with 4 or more processors must be open at th...

Page 15: ...in meters Figure 7 FlexZone sensor cable description Note Senstar strongly recommends installing the sensor cable on the secure side of the perimeter the side of the fence opposite the threat zone element required cable length in meters start point 1 m service loops 0 75 m X linear cable length 50 zone demarcation loops 3 m X number of zone boundaries sensitivity loops 3 m X number of corner and h...

Page 16: ...sensor cable is used The bypass cable is set to inactive Zone 0 in software and will not report sensor alarms Non detecting FlexZone cable must be well secured to prevent any cable motion The length of coaxial cable that is used for lead in must be deducted from the detecting cable length maximum cable length detecting plus non detecting 300 m 984 ft Note If the lower edge of the fence fabric is e...

Page 17: ...es Drip loops raise the connector above the sensor cable to prevent water from running along the cable and accumulating in the enclosure Drip loops also relieve strain resulting from temperature changes that cause the cable to expand and contract Form the drip loop by raising the connector 15 cm 6 in above the level of the cable run Allot 50 cm 20 in of cable for each splice or termination see Fig...

Page 18: ...cessor to provide software zoning and precise target location To accomplish this the processor is located at one end and the two sensor cable sides run parallel for up to 300 m along the fence in an upper and lower cable pass The ends of the two sensor cables are terminated or spliced together To enable precise target location the detection start points of both cables must match and both cables mu...

Page 19: ...e identical features e g service loops sensitivity loops zone demarcation loops etc Power flow data flow and synchronization must be setup for each block of sensors via the UCM Processor location guidelines The FlexZone processor can be mounted outdoors on a post either on or separate from the fence on which the sensor cables are installed see Figure 11 A rigid fixed post is recommended for outdoo...

Page 20: ...h side The processor connected to the power supply requires a stable low resistance earth ground connection which also serves as the ground reference for the connected block of processors Power and data distribution is setup via the UCM Figure 12 illustrates a 7 2 km 4 5 mi 12 processor FlexZone perimeter with power and data over the sensor cables and redundant Silver Network communications Auxili...

Page 21: ...ode the two Aux auxiliary inputs are self test inputs to the processor In remote control mode the alarm data is carried over the Silver Network to a host security management system SMS Remote control mode enables the SMS to control the processor s relays as output points to operate other security equipment The two Aux inputs provide inputs to the host SMS for reporting the status of auxiliary devi...

Page 22: ... ON OFF ON OFF etc by command then OFF by command or pulse mode ON for a period then OFF For flash and pulse modes the Active Inactive times are selectable Dry Contact Input Card The dry contact input card DRIC P N 00BA2400 includes four inputs to supplement the two inputs available on the processor In remote control mode the DRIC s inputs connect auxiliary devices to the host security management ...

Page 23: ...r alarm reporting Local control mode or Silver Network based alarm reporting Remote control mode Each processor has four user configurable Form C relay outputs In Local control mode the four relays are used to signal alarm and supervision conditions For network based processors alarm data is carried over the network cables and the four relays are available as output control points from the securit...

Page 24: ...must be connected to processors on the ends of the perimeter two Silver Network connections to two Network Manager PCs at opposite ends of the loop OR star network configuration setup using PoE with redundant switches Figure 13 shows a seven processor high security perimeter up to 2 1 km 1 3 mi in length Note If a sensor cable is cut location accuracy may be diminished and an increased system nois...

Page 25: ...le at any time When using cable ties to attach the sensor cable to a fence install the ties by hand and pull them hand tight until snug DO NOT use mechanical tighteners to attach cable ties to a fence DO NOT allow the sensor cable to be pinched between the fence and a fence post or any other object Keep the ends of the sensor cable clean and dry If water enters the loose tube it can cause corrosio...

Page 26: ...enter conductor at both ends of the cable For armored cable remove 45 cm 18 in of the armor from each end of the cable then expose 30 cm 12 in of center conductor at each end Note This procedure applies to both standard FlexZone sensor cable and armored FlexZone sensor cable Note If site conditions prevent the cable from being laid out in a straight line minimize the number of turns and use as lar...

Page 27: ...e 16 The second person holds the cable by the black jacket and allows the center conductor to move freely no tension applied The first person stops pulling when they encounter an increase in resistance or the center conductor can be pulled no further Figure 15 Securing the center conductor Note Initially there may be resistance as well as some stretching as the center conductor is freed inside the...

Page 28: ...18 FlexZone cable conditioning part 2 cable flossing Figure 19 FlexZone armored cable conditioning part 2 cable flossing Note When conditioning is complete the center conductor slides easily in both directions and it may extend an additional 15 to 30 cm out of the cable jacket at both ends Note If the center conductor does not move back and forth easily or at all during the flossing process straig...

Page 29: ... the fence Avoid vertical drops greater than 1 m 3 3 ft when installing FlexZone sensor cable Vertical drops of 1 m or more can result in an area with excessive sensitivity which may cause nuisance alarms Install vertical cable drops that are greater than 1 m with a minimum 15º slope Use armored sensor cable if the cable is being installed in an area where it may be prone to damage from vandalism ...

Page 30: ...ot stretched tightly or flattened Once cable ties are attached at each side of the post it should be easy to move the sensor cable with your fingertips At corners or heavy gauge posts Install sensitivity loops at all fence corners and at any heavy gauge fence posts Figure 21 Smallest allowable bend radius Figure 22 Cable at fence posts 20 cm 15 cm 30 cm armored sensor cable FlexZone sensor cable 1...

Page 31: ...ll U shaped service loops approximately 50 m 164 ft apart along the sensor cable run The loop should measure 30 to 45 cm from top to bottom Install service loops at fence posts For a double cable pass create two equally spaced service loops in the same manner as for a single cable pass Figure 23 Sensitivity loops at corner and at heavy gauge posts Figure 24 Optional Zone demarcation loops for soft...

Page 32: ...s cable at a terminator location loop the cable back for one fence panel and form a termination loop by creating up to 5 loops of sensor cable with a 60 cm 2 ft diameter This will provide up to 13 m of sensor cable that can be used for future repairs or for changes in the sensor cable layout Figure 27 illustrates the recommended configuration for a termination loop Figure 25 Single cable pass serv...

Page 33: ... sensor cable at each side of the splice that can be used for future repairs or for changes in the sensor cable layout Figure 28 illustrates the recommended configuration for splice loops Figure 27 Termination loop example Figure 28 Splice loop example termination service loop 5 loops 60 cm diameter terminator end of detecting cable software up to 10 m of cable splice connection splice point servi...

Page 34: ...tly but that it is snug across the fence post 6 Hold the sensor cable straight and level along the fence while you attach the cable to the fence fabric beside the third post at point j 7 Return to the second post and install cable ties every 25 to 30 cm 10 to 12 in along the second fence panel at points k to p 8 Continue this procedure one fence panel at a time until the cable is fully installed 9...

Page 35: ...e upper pass If the double pass is required because the fence has a middle rail then the lower pass should be 1 2 way between the middle rail and the ground while the upper pass should be 1 2 way between the middle rail and the top of the fence Figure 30 Welded mesh fence Note Lay the two cables side by side on the ground beside the fence after the conditioning procedure and mark the two cables wi...

Page 36: ...processor connections splices and terminations The sensor cable to processor connections are made on removable terminal blocks which plug into connectors on the processor Splice and termination connections are made on terminal blocks that are mounted on small circuit card assemblies CCA Figure 32 Palisade fence with FlexZone sensor cable on top rail Figure 33 Splice CCA Terminator CCA TIP Follow t...

Page 37: ...ided shield 3 Separate the strands of the exposed braided shield and twist the strands into two separate conductors on opposite sides of the cable 4 Peel back and remove the foil covering flush with the black outer jacket 5 Trim back the clear tube to a length of 5 mm 1 5 in by carefully removing app 15 mm 3 5 in from the end of the cable DO NOT nick the center conductor 6 Bend and form the two se...

Page 38: ...nto the terminal block and tightening the screws The center conductor goes into the center second terminal 9 Repeat this procedure for the B Side sensor cable 10 Pull the sensor cables back out through the cable glands until they are the correct length to plug into T9 A Side to terminals 1 2 3 B Side to terminals 4 5 6 Tighten the cable glands Figure 36 Preparing FlexZone sensor cable steps 5 6 No...

Page 39: ...djacent opposing terminals on the splice CCA and tighten the screws 11 Secure both sensor cables to the splice CCA using the supplied cable ties Ensure that the heads of the cable ties are all on the same side of the CCA and that they are at a 45º angle from the flat plane of the CCA 12 Line up the splice CCA so it is centered between the dual cable guide bars and press the assembly firmly into th...

Page 40: ...d and center conductor to a length of 6 mm 1 4 in past the clear tube 9 Insert the center conductor into the right side terminal and tighten the screw Insert the twisted braided shield into the left hand terminal and tighten the screw Observe polarity 10 Secure the sensor cable to the termination CCA using the supplied cable ties Ensure that the heads of the cable ties are both on the same side of...

Page 41: ...cked in the slots 13 Attach the enclosure to the fence Form a 20 cm 8 in drip loop and install the enclosure horizontally to protect the cable entry points from rain and run off Figure 44 Sensor cable terminations steps 9 10 Note The weather proofing protective gel should be oozing out of the gel snap enclosure Figure 45 Sensor cable terminations steps 11 12 Figure 46 Mounting the termination encl...

Page 42: ...e Install the sensor cable on the side of the fence into which the gate panel opens If the gate panel opens in the opposite direction or both directions leave enough slack in the sensor cable so that the gate can be fully opened in either direction Make sure that there is no loose sensor cable when the gate is closed Run the cable from the fence to the gate at the hinged side of the gate and then ...

Page 43: ...ble ties to tightly secure any exposed bypass cable to the fence fabric 6 Continue installing the sensor cable on the fence beyond the gate Installing sensor cable on swinging gates 1 Run sensor cable to the hinged side of the gate 2 Make a service loop that reaches the gate without binding the cable when the gate is fully opened in either direction 3 Run the sensor cable around the perimeter of t...

Page 44: ...gate disconnect will be mounted 3 Before tightening the clamp position the L bracket against the post under the clamp 4 Tighten the clamp until the assembly is firmly attached to the post 5 Dress the non detecting cables to the splice kits with cable ties 6 Follow the directions for a standard splice 7 Attach the rubber cover over the disconnect assembly Figure 49 Installing sensor cable on swingi...

Page 45: ...e two sections of armored together to create a 300 m 985 ft cable Use armored condulet fittings to protect cable splices and terminations see Figure 55 If you must move armored cable after dispensing the cable on the ground carefully move it in 5 m 16 ft lengths to prevent cable damage Use stainless steel cable ties or wire ties to secure the armored cable to the fence fabric Secure armored cable ...

Page 46: ...es of each outrigger and run the cable along the top of the fence On razor ribbon Attach the sensor wire to the outer perimeter of the coil see Figure 4 Use stiffening wires to prevent the concertina from moving Splicing armored sensor cable Armored sensor cable splices use the standard splice kit P N G6KT0101 and are protected by an armored metal shell G6KT0300 Note Refer to Installing cable on c...

Page 47: ... the protective bushing over the cable and slide it under the armor to protect the sensor cable splice location 10 cm 4 in a Carefully remove 6 5 cm 2 6 in of the metal jacket b Remove 2 cm 0 8 in of the black jacket c Separate the strands of the braided shield d Tightly twist the strands of the braided shield into two separate conductors Remove the exposed foil shield f Trim the clear tube back t...

Page 48: ...center conductor meets center d Secure the sensor cables to the splice PCB with four cable ties Keep the cable ties on the same side and at a 45º angle from the flat plane of the CCA center conductor shield screws follow the screening on the PCB h Raise the armored shell 15 cm 6 in above the cable run and attach it to the fence horizontally with four cable ties For increased security use stainless...

Page 49: ...bushing over the cable and slide it under the armor to protect the sensor cable termination location cut location 53 cm 21 in a Carefully remove 7 5 cm 3 in of the metal jacket b Remove 2 cm 0 8 in of the black jacket c Separate the strands of the braided shield d Tightly twist the strands of the braided shield into two separate conductors Remove the exposed foil shield f Trim the clear tube back ...

Page 50: ...2 in cable glands see Removing the processor assembly on page 90 center conductor shield drip loop a Feed the cable through 1 2 of the armored shell and follow the screening to connect the center conductor and shield to the terminal block on the CCA b Secure the sensor cable to the CCA with two of the cable ties Keep the cable ties on the same side and at a 45º angle to the flat plane of the CCA e...

Page 51: ...the enclosure 12 Use a thin bead of silicone on the inside of the cable gland to seal the fitting Installing the FlexZone processor Do not remove the processor circuit card when installing the enclosure The processor is shipped with two gear clamps that are used for securing the enclosure to a post The hardware required to mount the enclosure on another type of surface is customer supplied Figure ...

Page 52: ...he processor on page 50 Item Description Item Description 1 Network interface card mounting hardware X 2 9 T8 Form C relay output connections X4 Normally Closed Common Normally Open 2 Activity LEDs DOOR OPEN UCM ACTIVE NETWORK POWER FAIL INTERNAL POWER FAIL FPGA ACTIVITY BOOT FAIL MEMORY FAIL HEARTBEAT TXA RXA FAULT A TXB RXB FAULT B LED ON condition active 10 T9 terminals 1 2 3 A Side sensor cabl...

Page 53: ... secure side of the perimeter can help prevent tampering If razor ribbon is installed along the bottom of the fence mount the processor on the secure side of the perimeter away from the fence and razor ribbon CAUTION For installations in environments which include hot sunny periods Senstar recommends that a sun shield be installed to protect the enclosure from direct sunlight or that the enclosure...

Page 54: ... gear clamp through an upper flange slot around the fence post and back through the second slot 3 Insert the end of the gear clamp into the gear mechanism and tighten the screw 4 Repeat this with the second gear clamp on the lower flange at the bottom of the enclosure 1 Hold the enclosure against the 2 Drill 4 holes in the mounting surface 3 Using appropriate hardware mount mounting surface and ma...

Page 55: ...tching rated for 30 V 1 A max In Remote control mode you can configure the relays as latching ON by command OFF by command in flash mode ON OFF ON OFF by command then OFF by command or pulse mode ON for a period then OFF For flash and pulse modes the relay Active Inactive times are selectable In Local control mode the relays remain active for the event s duration or for the selectable Hold Time wh...

Page 56: ... shows the input output wiring connections to the FlexZone option cards Figure 68 to Figure 73 show the Silver Network wiring options Figure 65 Self test Auxiliary device input wiring examples Note See instruction sheet 00DA1503 for information about installing the optional relay output card and dry contact input card AUX 1 AUX 2 NO self test inputs Local control mode dual resistor supervision NO ...

Page 57: ...D 12 to 48 VDC auxiliary self test inputs AUX input 1 AUX input 2 relay 1 NC relay 1 COM relay 1 NO relay 2 NC relay 2 COM relay 2 NO relay 4 NO relay 4 COM relay 4 NC relay 3 NO relay 3 COM relay 3 NC center conductor shield B SIDE sensor cable center conductor shield A SIDE sensor cable shield shield T4 power output for processors receiving power over sensor cables ROC outputs DRIC inputs auxili...

Page 58: ... 5 cable 100 m between PoE switch and processor location Note A network interface card is required to enable Silver Network communications between a FlexZone processor and the Silver Network manager Note For groups of FlexZone processors that communicate over the sensor cables only the processor that is connected directly to the Silver Network requires an NIC Note Use low capacitance shielded twis...

Page 59: ...68 Silver Network EIA 422 wiring connections expansion header T1 use single point grounding plugs into T2 on processor mounting hardware X 2 A side comms B side comms connect one end of cable on solder side the other end and leave it disconnected shield to ground trim back ...

Page 60: ...e with other processors via the sensor cables Figure 69 Silver Network Ethernet wiring connections Figure 70 Silver Network data connections loop configurations expansion header T1 T4 processor power input plugs into T2 on processor mounting hardware X 2 PoE NIC DC output 12 VDC Ethernet network connection on solder side The PoE NIC typically receives power over its Ethernet connection It provides...

Page 61: ... 5 R X B R X B G N D T X B T X B 1 2 3 4 5 maximum 60 processors max distance between processors 1 2 km 3 4 mile first processor second processor last processor shield shield shield shield shield shield NOTE Network Interface Unit lightning arrestors lightning arrestors to Network Manager Use single point grounding Connect one end of the cable shield to ground trim back the other end and leave it ...

Page 62: ...security management system computer between processor and PoE switch 100 m 328 ft Category 5 Ethernet cable class 3 PoE switch maximum 60 processors first processor second processor last processor Network maximum distance third processor fourth processor fifth processor Manager computer SMS PC between processor and PoE switch 100 m 328 ft Category 5 Ethernet cable class 3 PoE switch FlexZone senso...

Page 63: ... cables concept Local power supply It is possible to use a local DC power supply when a source of AC power is readily available near the processor The DC power supply must be installed in its own weatherproof enclosure The local supply can be mounted on the same post as the processor to keep the wire runs to a minimum Each processor being powered by a local DC power supply requires an earth ground...

Page 64: ...emote control mode Senstar s UltraWave microwave sensor can receive power from a FlexZone processor as well as communicate alarm status via the Silver Network or through the FlexZone processor s Aux inputs The recommended method is via the Silver Network which requires network interface cards on both the FlexZone processor and the UltraWave receiver Figure 76 illustrates connection diagrams for th...

Page 65: ...s supplying power and data connection to UltraWave sensor network connection setting UltraWave Local control mode relay output alarm wiring O P 1 Alarm O P 2 sup vn N O alarm contacts FlexZone processor using power data via sensor cables supplying power and auxiliary input data connection to UltraWave sensor UltraWave transmitter UltraWave receiver Use single point grounding Connect one end of the...

Page 66: ...Installing the FlexZone processor Page 66 FlexZone Product Guide ...

Page 67: ...Network Type field select the network to which you are connecting Silver for FlexZone in the Device Type field select the device FlexZone 4 or 60 the address of the connected processor is displayed select the connection type i e USB select the arrow to display the connected USB device select the connect button to establish the connection in the Network Type field select the network to which you ar...

Page 68: ...report valid targets by assigning a cable segment to Zone 0 alarm zone An alarm zone is made up of one or more cable segments and is used for the control and annunciation of sensor alarms access secure graphic map display with precise target location There can be up to 60 alarm zones per FlexZone 60 processor over two sensor cables and up to four for a FlexZone 4 processor Alarm zones are defined ...

Page 69: ...rms from being declared at the same location The Alarm Hold Time is three seconds and cannot be adjusted Once the processor declares an alarm at a location another alarm will not be triggered at that location for three seconds Intrusion detection Cutting the fence fabric produces a high amplitude signal that exceeds the Threshold The first time the detection signal exceeds the Threshold the Event ...

Page 70: ...u must define the network Protocol and Connection scheme under the Network Cfig tab The network configuration can be adjusted only by using a direct USB connection between the UCM computer and the processor For Silver Network based processors there are two selectable Protocols based on the network configuration The Silver Star Protocol uses an IP backbone and a direct Ethernet connection to each p...

Page 71: ...le Supervision Mode for the Side A cable 3 Repeat for the Side B cable 4 Save and download the configuration changes to the processor Adjacent Processor m setting If the selected cable side is connected to another processor via the sensor cables you must specify the total length of sensor cable between the 2 processors 1 Select the Side A Cfig tab 2 Select the total length of the 2 connected senso...

Page 72: ...power over the A side cable 2 Select the Cable B checkbox to verify the power distribution function if this processor will distribute power over the B side cable Note The Cable Supervision Mode must be set to cable pair supervision before the test function can be used Figure 81 FlexZone power over sensor cable settings select cable pair supervision to enable green indicator indicates power distrib...

Page 73: ...the fence disturbance signals picked up by FlexZone sensor cable The NMS Audio MUX node is used to define the FlexZone sensor zones available for audio monitoring The Audio Tool can be used to listen to one zone or to multiple zones through the default audio device of the computer on which it runs The Audio Tool can be run on any computer that has a network connection to the target NMS The Audio T...

Page 74: ...e is used to define the FlexZone sensor zones to support the audio listen in capability 100 audio channels available The FlexZone Audio Tool a software add on to the Network Manager Service must be setup and configured to enable the audio output The Audio Tool must be communicating with the Silver Network Manager Service Figure 82 FlexZone Audio output via the UCM Note Only one Audio Tool can conn...

Page 75: ...ply consistent pressure as you walk along the side of the fence Keep the pressure steady and maintain a uniform pace as you drag the screwdriver along the fence fabric When you reach the first fence post lift the screwdriver over the post Continue dragging the screwdriver along the fence fabric maintaining a consistent distance from the sensor cable until you reach the end of the detecting cable K...

Page 76: ... stop recording the Sensitivity Profile 8 Review the Sensitivity Profile to verify that it was successful Look for a reasonably flat response that is somewhat lower near the end of the cable than at the beginning typically a 20 dB drop over a 300 m cable 9 Once you are satisfied with the profile select the Update button to load the Sensitivity Profile data If the recorded Sensitivity Profile is no...

Page 77: ...lapse before a subsequent Event will be recorded at the same location You can also specify the period of time in which a subsequent Event must occur Defining a zone When the profile is completed and updated the sensor cable will have a single segment which is not assigned to a zone Zone 0 Begin by assigning Segment 1 to Zone 1 Setting the cable Threshold Before recording a sensor plot to locate an...

Page 78: ...hold independently for each cable segment to increase or decrease the sensitivity in that segment Locating the cable segment boundaries 1 Establish a UCM connection to the processor and select the Side A Config tab 2 Select File Magnitude plot and set the FlexZone response plot to Display Format Magnitude vs Location Absolute and Peak Capture 3 Select the Record button to start the plot 4 Have the...

Page 79: ...ng cable according to the site plan Each time you select the split button you divide the selected segment into two equal sections You then adjust the length of the selected segment and assign the segment s zone number for alarm reporting Each processor can include up to 100 cable segments 50 per cable side and up to either 60 FlexZone 60 or 4 FlexZone 4 distinct alarm zones plus zone 0 Note To pre...

Page 80: ...endpoint of detecting cable Use the results of the location tap testing to specify the end point of the detecting cable 1 Select the last defined cable segment the segment that includes the meter at which detection ends 2 Select the Split button 3 Use the Range m spin control to enter the meter at which detection ends 4 Use the spin controls to assign the last Segment to Zone 0 5 Save the UCM file...

Page 81: ...se the globally set threshold of 6 dB below the profile Segment 2 Zone 2 is a high threat area and the threshold has been lowered to 12 dB below the profile Setting the segment threshold 1 Select the defined segment to which you will apply a cable segment Threshold 2 Use the Threshold dB spin control to set the Threshold for the selected segment 3 If required repeat this procedure to set a cable s...

Page 82: ...n parameters if bad weather causes a high nuisance alarm rate Once the system is detecting all intrusion simulations and the NAR is at an acceptable rate The sensor is properly calibrated for your site Save a UCM file that includes the processor s current settings Input output configuration This section details the procedures for configuring the processor s I O for Local control and Remote control...

Page 83: ...ocessor reports any change of an input s state to the SMS via the Silver Network Manager Table 2 includes the selectable Remote Control input wiring configurations and Table 3 includes the selectable supervision resistor values Input option UCM selection Alarm relay Supervision R1 R2 unsupervised NO single resistor supervision NO cut 5 1 k dual resistor supervision NO cut short 4 3 k 820 unsupervi...

Page 84: ...te 4 Repeat this procedure for the other relays 5 Save the UCM configuration file and download the configuration changes to the processor Output relay setup Remote control mode In Remote control mode the relays are controlled by the host SMS to operate auxiliary equipment as output control points e g to activate lights doors sirens CCTV equipment etc You configure the relays response to commands f...

Page 85: ...nd setup you should conduct a series of tests to verify detection Run a UCM Response plot during the testing Network based processors can be tested over the network to verify network communications Cut detection Use the tap test or weave a piece of scrap fence wire into the fabric of the fence and cut the scrap wire Test each zone in at least three separate locations At each location tap the fence...

Page 86: ...tivate the system self test In this case activate the appropriate switch and verify that the self test occurs Repeat for both cable sides For Remote control mode the Aux inputs serve as auxiliary device inputs to the host Security Management System In this case activate the connected device and verify the status change is reported by the host SMS Repeat for each input PASS ____ FAIL____ Relay outp...

Page 87: ... contact with the fence there is no loose sensor cable the sensor cables are held snugly against the fence fabric and the cable ties are holding the cable securely in place connectors and terminator enclosures are properly mounted according to the installation instructions there is no corrosion or moisture inside the processor enclosure 2 Physically test the system once per week use a screwdriver ...

Page 88: ...UCM magnitude response plot to record the tests and listen for any metal on metal contact When you review the plot look for any response spikes that are over the threshold If the shake test causes metal on metal contact or generates response spikes over the threshold locate and correct the problems on the fence This will help to prevent weather related nuisance alarms Ground faults If excessive no...

Page 89: ...nce and would like to increase the detection sensitivity you can lower the high pass filter If you do lower the high pass filter monitor the fence to ensure that the NAR has not increased If you are encountering detection problems low sensitivity rather than nuisance alarms the most likely source of the problem is the sensor cable Sensor cable problems typically result from improper conditioning h...

Page 90: ...cing the processor assembly 1 Fit the replacement processor inside the enclosure so the 4 mounting holes are lined up with the standoffs 2 Use the retained mounting hardware to secure the CCA to the enclosure 3 If required replace the network interface card and its ground wire 4 Reconnect the tamper switch connector 5 Reinstall the removable terminal blocks 6 Apply power to the processor connect t...

Page 91: ...t the Browse button Navigate to the location of the XDU file Select and open the FlexZoneFPGA_x xx XDU file x xx firmware version CAUTION Update the FPGA firmware first before updating the MSP firmware Figure 91 Updating the firmware select the FPGA button select the Application button select the MSP button select the Browse button Select the Current Active radio button then select the Browse butt...

Page 92: ...file Select and open the FlexZoneMSP_x xx XDU file x xx firmware version Note After the FPGA firmware update the processor s two CPUs will be unable to communicate with each other As a result a boot fail or processor offline error may be reported Ignore this error and proceed with the update CAUTION If the MSP firmware is updated first before the FPGA firmware it will then be impossible to upgrade...

Page 93: ...al system components 150 m FlexZone sensor splice kit enclosure G6EM0102 UCM software CD UV resistant cable ties FlexZone 60 processor and 150 m armored sensor cable G6FG0200 cable G6FG0111 terminator kit GH0916 G6KT0101 G6KT0201 00SW0100 post mounting clamps included ...

Page 94: ...ylene cable ties 1000 piece bag dry contact input card 00BA2400 plug in option card provides 4 dry contact voltage sensing inputs relay output card 00BA2500 plug in option card provides 4 relay outputs stainless steel cable ties GH01080 stainless steel cable ties for armored sensor cable 100 piece bag stainless steel cable tie tool GX0310 manual installation tool for stainless steel cable ties dou...

Page 95: ...Data converter mounting kit GB0360 MK 35 mm DIN rail mounting kit for Ethernet to dual EIA 422 data converters Network Interface Card multi mode fiber 00BA1901 Network interface card for multi mode fiber optic communications Network Interface Card EIA 422 00BA2000 Network interface card for copper wire communications Network Interface Card single mode fiber 00BA2101 Network interface card for sing...

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Page 97: ...with a 95 confidence factor for cutting the fence lifting the fence fabric or climbing over the fence unaided based on a high quality chain link fence and following manufacturers installation and calibration recommendations Maximum sensor cable length 300 m 984 ft max cable length app 10 less for linear fence coverage 270 m 886 ft Power consumption 2 0 W nominal 2 5 W nominal with NIC and option c...

Page 98: ...iary device self test inputs Outputs 4 form C relay outputs 30 VDC 1 A maximum non inductive load user configurable relay response LED indicators power one per relay UCM connected Enclosure door open diagnostic activity Supervision mechanical enclosure tamper switch sensor cables processor operation Temperature 40º to 70ºC 40º to 158º F as measured inside the enclosure Relative humidity 0 to 95 no...

Page 99: ...raLink I O system operating in NM Mode with eight connected sensors and a temporary connection to a Silver Network Manager to enable remote maintenance access Note NM Mode supports only the Silver Loop configuration The Silver Star configuration PoE NIC cannot be used with NM Mode Note The UltraLink I O output point assignments for each node are made at the sensor level through a direct UCM USB co...

Page 100: ...or see 00DA1003 001 To setup and access a Silver Network for maintenance access the UltraLink I O processor must be taken UltraLink I O processor card 1 O P card 3 O P card 4 O P card 2 O P UltraLink I O output modules A side B side FlexPS processor FlexZone processor FlexZone processor FlexPS processor processor OmniTrax processor OmniTrax processor XField node 1 node 2 node 3 node 4 node 5 node ...

Page 101: ... menu to specify the appropriate output select the Side A or Side B Cfig tab select the arrow and use the drop down select the cable Segment that will activate the UltraLink output when a sensor alarm menu to specify the output that will activate when the associated cable Segment detects the processor s 4 onboard relays are also is detected within that segment available in NM Mode a sensor alarm ...

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