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Confidential – Limited Distribution
PM-ENG-011

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  • Page 1 Fiber Defender FD348R User Manual Rev H Confidential – Limited Distribution PM-ENG-011...
  • Page 2 Fiber SenSys®, Inc., 2925 NW Aloclek Drive, Suite 120, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124, USA. This manual is provided by Fiber SenSys Inc. While reasonable efforts have been taken in the preparation of this material to ensure its accuracy, Fiber SenSys Inc. makes no express or implied warranties of any kind with regard to the documentation provided herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ......................4 Safety information ....................6 Safety terms ....................6 Electrical safety ....................6 Covers and panels ..................7 Inspection ....................... 7 Laser radiation ....................7 Fiber-handling precautions ................7 FCC rules ......................8 The Sensing Fiber ....................9 Fiber Optic Sensing ..................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction The Fiber SenSys FD348R is a rack mountable electro-optical Instrument that uses optical fiber as a distributed sensor for detecting intruders attempting to breach a perimeter. The Alarm Processing Unit (APU) can be tuned to disregard non-threatening stimulus such as wind and animals; thus, reducing nuisance alarms. When an intruder is...
  • Page 5 Some of the intrusion threats the FD348R can be used to detect include:  Fence climbing (along both the fabric and post)  Fabric cutting  Crawling underneath a fence  Ladder assisted climbing of a fence A single run of sensor cable can protect a zone up to 5 kilometers (16,400 feet/3.1 miles) in length.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    2. Safety information This section contains information to help ensure your personal safety and the proper operation of your equipment. Please read and follow all these instructions carefully, and keep them accessible, for future reference. Whenever using the FD348R, use only attachments and accessories that have been specified by FSI, and refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

  • Page 7: Covers And Panels

    Do not operate the product unless the covers and panels are installed. Inspection The FD348R APU should be inspected for shipping damage. If any damage is found, notify Fiber SenSys and file a claim with the carrier. Save the shipping container for possible inspection by the carrier. Laser radiation The FD348R APU is a Class I laser product, as defined by IEC 60825-1 and CFR 21 subchapter J.

  • Page 8: Fcc Rules

    FCC rules Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 9: The Sensing Fiber

    3. The Sensing Fiber The FD348R detects intruders by sensing small disturbances caused by vibrations induced within a fiber optic sensor attached to the perimeter. The optical sensor is a thin strand of multimode optical fiber. The fiber optic cable is installed in such a way that, when intruders attempt to cross the perimeter, they create slight vibrations that disturb the sensing fiber.

  • Page 10: Insensitive Leads

    Insensitive Leads The insensitive leads, so named because they are unaffected by vibrations, are single- mode type optical cables. Fiber SenSys offers several single-mode cable configurations to satisfy a wide range of system implementations. Like the sensor cable, the insensitive leads are made of optical fiber that is immune to RF and EMI energy.

  • Page 11: Connectors

    To learn more about sensing fiber installations, refer to the application note on installation: AN-ENG-027 Site Design and Installation for FD300 Series. Connectors To maintain a high signal-to-noise ratio, it is important that all connections within a given fiber optic sensor (zone) be made by either fusion splicing or by physical-contact fiber optic connectors (PC).

  • Page 12: The Alarm Processing Unit (Apu)

    4. The Alarm Processing Unit (APU) APU Description The FD348R APU is a module containing a laser, optical detector, and the electronics for processing return optical signals. The APU has 4 input/output ports. There are 2 optical connectors, as well as an RS-232 connector and Ethernet "Input"...
  • Page 13 Figure 4-2. Pin-out for the RS-232 connector Table 4-2. RS-232 Pin Assignments Description Number No connection T x D transmit R x D receive No connection Ground No connection No connection Note Connections to the APU’s RS-232 interface should use straight- pin DB-9 serial cable...
  • Page 14 LED indicators for are found on the front panel of the module. LED indicators. • " Fault indicates a loss or significant degradation of returning optical power. " • " Event indicates a disturbance or event has been detected in the sensor cable. "...

  • Page 15: Rack-Mount Chassis

    Also located on the rear of the APU and accessible on the back of the RK348 when the APU is installed, are the optical input and optical output ports. The insensitive leads of the FD348R are connected to these connectors. Rack-Mount Chassis The RK348 rack-mount chassis, shown below, holds up to eight FD348R APU modules and provides power to each.
  • Page 16 2. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into the opening at the top of the fuse module (shown below) and gently pry the fuse module out. 3. Install two [2] 250 V, 1 Amp fuses in the fuse module as shown below 4.

  • Page 17: Rk348 Rear Panel Connections

    RK348 Rear Panel Connections The back of the RK348 provides access to several mounted FD348R connections and an on/off switch. These connections are shown below: FD348R Optical FD348R Ethernet Output Connector FD348R Optical Input Alarm and Fault Relay ON/OFF Switch Contacts Power Input Fuse Block...

  • Page 18: Spectraview

    APU. Launch the SpectraView software by clicking on the icon pictured below, or navigate to “All Programs | Fiber SenSys | SpectraView”: Figure 5-1. SpectraView Icon Upon launching the program, click the tab in the top left labeled “Serial Port” and click on...

  • Page 19: Apu Parameter Editor Mode

    Figure 5-2. The Serial Port pop-up window APU Parameter Editor Mode From the tab on the left labeled “Modes” select “Parameter Editor.” The parameter editor mode (see figure below) is where the parameters are read, defined and written to the APU.
  • Page 20 Figure 5-3. The SpectraView Parameter Editor screen Press the Receive button (upper right-hand corner of the screen) to read the current tuning parameters from the APU. SpectraView queries the APU, reads in the processor information and displays it:...
  • Page 21 Figure 5-4. Users can change APU Parameter Settings using the Parameter Settings Table Once received by SpectraView, the APU model number, serial number, manufacturing date and firmware version appear at the top of the Parameter Settings table. Also appearing in the table are the individual tuning parameters, and their current settings. The allowable range for each parameter as well as the default value is also shown.

  • Page 22: Realtime Mode

    3. Once the parameters have been edited, the new settings can be saved to the APU by pressing the Send button. For detailed information about these tuning parameters, see the Fiber SenSys application note on tuning parameters titled: AN-SM-008 Setting the Tuning Parameters.
  • Page 23 Figure 5-5. Signal with low frequency content (top) caused by wind, and a signal with high-frequency content (bottom) caused by cutting the fence fabric. For detailed information about SpectraView, refer to the SpectraView user’s manual available through Fiber Sensys Inc.

  • Page 24: Integrating The Apu Into The Security System

    6. Integrating the APU into the Security System The FD348R APU is designed to be installed into a local-area network (LAN) and connected to a security head-end or other annunciator/monitoring equipment. The FD348R communicates via XML (extensible markup language) sending status messages to the network such as alarm, tamper, and fault conditions.

  • Page 25: Testing And Certification

    7. Testing and Certification System tuning is necessary when installing a new system and after performing any system maintenance that involves changes to the cable assembly or if the APU is replaced. Anytime the system is tuned, it should be re-tested and verified that it meets all requirements for probability of detection and rejection of nuisance alarms.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    8. Maintenance Maintenance consists of routine inspections and periodic testing to verify the performance of the tamper and fault alarms, as well as the probability of detection for simulated intrusions. Visually inspect the FD348R APU at least every 90 days: 1.
  • Page 27 Connect power to the new APU and repeat the processes described in the chapters in this manual, on calibration, tuning, integration, and testing. For troubleshooting assistance, contact Fiber SenSys Technical Support Service: telephone, 1-503-726-4455; email, support@fibersensys.com; or go to the Fiber...

  • Page 28: Appendix A. Product Specifications

    Appendix A. Product Specifications System Type Alarm processor for perimeter security Up to 8 fully independent zones per RK348 Number of Zones 1 zone per FD348R Insensitive lead length: ≤ 20 km (12.4 miles) Insensitive Lead-In  Uniform sensitivity over the entire length ...

  • Page 29: Appendix B. Fd348R Menu Structure

    Appendix B. FD348R Menu Structure This appendix provides details for all programmable FD348R system tuning parameters. Connect the PC to the APU via serial cable. Launch the terminal emulation software or SpectraView, and establish communication between the two instruments. The following properties must be set to communicate using terminal emulation software: Bits per Second: 9600 Data bits: 8...
  • Page 30 GAIN A password of "GAIN" allows access to the gain setting of the APU. The default setting is 20 and the range is 1 to 50. The gain setting adjusts the sensitivity of the system to events, with higher settings meaning a higher sensitivity. For example, a gain setting of 30 is more likely to register an event than a gain setting of 10.
  • Page 31 Wind [1] This submenu allows the enabling and scaling of the internal wind rejection algorithms. When enabled, this function helps your FD348R APU cope with environmental disturbances caused by wind. NOTE: Hitting ENTER will cycle forward to the next parameter. Typing “-“ and hitting ENTER will cycle back to the previous parameter.
  • Page 32 Select option [2] to change the calibration date. Calibrate [4] The calibrate submenu gives the user access to parameters affecting 5 areas: • Processor 1 [1] • Processor 2 [2] • Details [3] • Passwords [4] • Reset [RS] NOTE: The default value for most parameters described in this section changes depending upon whether the user sets the APU for fence or buried applications.
  • Page 33 The lowest allowable frequency used by the processor to evaluate the presence Lowest 10 to 600 of an intruder. This may be set to Frequency (Hz) eliminate lower order frequencies caused by nuisances such as vibrations from nearby structures The highest allowable frequency used by the processor to evaluate the presence of Highest 10 to 600...
  • Page 34 NOTE: Hitting ENTER will cycle forward to the next parameter. Typing “-“ and ENTER will cycle back to the previous parameter. Processor 2 [2] Parameter Range Default Description Enable Y / N Enables the processor 1 to Sets the level above which the signal from a sensor Level of cable must meet or exceed before an event is Signal...
  • Page 35 A period of time after an event during which any subsequent events or activities are ignored. This 0 to setting is useful for setting the system to mask or Event ignore the effects of oscillations from a single Mask Time (sec event, such as a bird striking a fence.
  • Page 36 Password [4] Parameter Range Default Description Gain Menu Sets the password to access the Gain GAIN Password characters menu maximum Setup Menu Sets the password to access the Setup SETUP Password characters menu maximum The alias under which the device will Device Name communicate through the XML characters...
  • Page 37 One can note from this example that the alarm history is provided for each alarm that occurs for each processor. From this report, the “#3” indicates the alarm report number, “Processor 2” indicates the processor in which the alarm occurred and the date and time on the bottom line of the text indicates when the alarm was received.

  • Page 38: Appendix C. Warranty Information

    C. Fiber SenSys liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the product only, and not the costs of installation, removal, or damage to user’s property or other liabilities. If Fiber SenSys is unable to repair or replace a non-conforming product, it may offer a refund of the amount paid to Fiber SenSys for such product in full satisfaction of its warranty obligation.

  • Page 39: Appendix D. Referenced Documents

    AN-SM-007 Fiber Optics AN-SM-008 Setting the Tuning Parameters AN-SM-009 APU Networking AN-ENG-027 Site Design and Installation for FD300 Series Note: It is possible to download these documents online from the Fiber Sensys web page: www.fibersensys.com Fiber Defender FD348R User Guide...

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