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FP1150 Series
FPDA0802-402, Rev B
July 15, 2020

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  • Page 1 ® FiberPatrol Ranging Fiber Optic Fence Protection Sensor Product Guide FP1150 Series FPDA0802-402, Rev B July 15, 2020...
  • Page 2 The information provided in this guide has been prepared by Senstar Corporation to the best of its ability. Senstar Corporation is not responsible for any damage or accidents that may occur due to errors or omissions in this guide. Senstar Corporation is not liable for any damages, or incidental consequences, arising from the use of, or the inability to use, the software and equipment described in this guide.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 System description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9 FiberPatrol Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 FiberPatrol sensor system details - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 FP1150 configurations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10...
  • Page 4 Gate protection for periodically bypassed gates (independent zones) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28 Determining cable length requirements for gates - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29 Using the cable management kit at the hinged side of protected swinging gates - - - - - - - - 29 Protecting masonry walls and buildings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -30 Sensitivity loops for heavier gauge posts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -30...
  • Page 5 Laser light safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 55 Optical fiber safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 55 Fiber optic cable handling - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 56 Cable loss limits (maximum attenuation) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 56...
  • Page 6 Calibration setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -81 Optical location identification - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -81 Location calibration fences - the tap test - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -82 Location calibration buried cable - the tamp test - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -83...
  • Page 7 Load Raw Data - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 114 Frequency Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 115 Additional installer level settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -115 Configuration File Safety Backup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -116...
  • Page 8 Network Manager Alarm reporting Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -141 Communication content - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -141 Communication timing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -142 Page 8 FiberPatrol FP1150 Product Guide...

  • Page 9: System Description

    System description FiberPatrol Overview The FiberPatrol FP1150 perimeter intrusion detection system detects and locates intruders using fiber optic technology. For fence-mounted applications, FiberPatrol senses and locates minute vibrations in the fence caused by climbing, cutting, lifting, or otherwise disturbing the fence fabric. A fiber optic sensor cable is attached to the perimeter fence.

  • Page 10: Fiberpatrol Sensor System Details

    FiberPatrol Overview The FiberPatrol system includes Windows-based configuration and alarm display software, which is used to setup and calibrate the system. The configuration software can also serve as an operator interface to the system for alarm monitoring. The configuration software enables sensor calibration, detection parameter adjustments, system configuration settings and alarm processing.

  • Page 11: Alarm Reporting

    FiberPatrol Overview keyboard/monitor/mouse security sensor unit management system fiber connection module with dual end modules equipment room 2 fiber optic perimeter non-detecting lead cables 1 fiber optic sensor cable Figure 1 FiberPatrol block diagram - fully closed loop redundant configuration Alarm reporting The FP1150 Series sensor can be incorporated into any security system, which accepts contact closure alarm data.

  • Page 12: Fiberpatrol Components

    1.2 km of sensor cable). For buried applications, a 5% overage is recommended. The FiberPatrol FP1150 Series sensor system is available in two models, which are based on the length of fiber optic cable used. The FP115005 provides up to 5 km of detection sensing on each of its two sensors plus up to 500 m of non-detecting lead cable.

  • Page 13: Fiber Connection Module

    FiberPatrol components Fiber connection module The fiber connection module is contained in a 1 RU fiber patch panel next to the sensor unit in the equipment rack. It includes a splice tray to hold the fusion splices between the sensor unit and the two sensor fibers in the lead cable, as well as 2 terminated patch cords that connect to the SU.

  • Page 14: End Module

    FiberPatrol components open closed consumables Figure 4 FiberPatrol outdoor splice components End module The end module terminates the laser light signal at the end of each sensor fiber, without causing undesirable reflections. There are 3 types of end modules available, a single end module (FPMA0212) a double end module (FPMA0222) and a double end module that is included in the fiber connection module (FPMA0922).

  • Page 15: Cable Ties

    FiberPatrol components blue tube fiber designations ripcord filler tubes fiber # color designation blue orange E-glass strength rod green dark brown dark MDPE outer jacket 9/125 µm with 250 µm coating gray dark 11.4 mm OD white dark dark black dark kevlar filler yellow...

  • Page 16: Sensitivity Loops (Fence)

    FiberPatrol components metal or vinyl coated in lengths of 20, 36 and 51 cm (8, 14, and 20 inches). For situations in which the FiberPatrol cable will be installed on a temporary fence and will be redeployed later, UV resistant plastic cable ties are recommended. Sensitivity loops (fence) Corner posts, terminal posts and heavy gauge tension posts generally have a dampening effect on nearby fence vibrations.

  • Page 17: Site Planning

    Site planning FiberPatrol configurations The recommended method for installing FiberPatrol sensor cable is to use the minimum number of splices possible; i.e., run a single length of cable from the equipment room to the fence, and continue for as far as site conditions will allow you to go. Use splices for the equipment room connection to the SU, for the end module, and for any fiber drop points.
  • Page 18 FiberPatrol configurations In some instances it is desirable to have a single length of cable running between the equipment room and the start of the perimeter. This is most common in installations where the sensor unit equipment is located a significant distance from the perimeter. In this case, a dual end module is located inside a splice enclosure at the start of the perimeter and a single lead cable runs to the perimeter fence.

  • Page 19: Split Configuration

    FiberPatrol configurations The partially closed loop configuration uses a dual end module in the fiber connection module in the equipment rack. This configuration uses two lead cables and the two sensing fibers (S1 and S2) run in opposite directions around the perimeter. The partially closed loop provides single cut redundancy.
  • Page 20 FiberPatrol configurations splice enclosure splice enclosure splice enclosure single end module single end module Cable length = 2a + b + c fiber optic cable fiber connection module sensor unit fusion splice fiber optic termination keyboard, monitor, mouse Figure 14 FiberPatrol split configuration (1 lead cable) splice enclosure splice enclosure single end module...
  • Page 21 FiberPatrol configurations splice enclosure Cable length = 2a + b + c + d + e + f + g dual end module end point of detecting cable start point of detecting cable splice enclosure fiber optic cable fiber connection module sensor unit fusion splice fiber optic termination...

  • Page 22: Line Configurations

    FiberPatrol configurations Line configurations The line configuration is typically used when the sensor unit equipment is located at one end of the protected perimeter, and the perimeter extends away from the equipment room in one direction. The line configuration does not provide single cut redundancy. In the event of a cut or severely damaged sensor cable, detection will continue between the start of the detecting sensor cable and the cut/damaged point in the cable.

  • Page 23: Extended Lead Configuration

    Site survey Extended lead configuration The extended lead configuration is a variation of the line configuration in which lead cable runs from the sensor unit to one end of the perimeter. The detecting fibers S1 and S2 run the full length of the perimeter from one end to the other.

  • Page 24: Fences

    Fences Fences The fence must be properly installed, tensioned, and maintained, to provide effective intrusion detection with FiberPatrol. The fence should be uniform in height and quality, and should be high enough to present an effective barrier against climb-over intrusions. It is also recommended that a climb-over barrier, such as barbed wire or concertina, be installed along the top of the fence.

  • Page 25: Climb-Over Deterrent Hardware

    Note Contact Senstar Customer Service for information about using the FiberPatrol sensor on fences that are greater than 4.3 m (14 ft.) high. fences < 4.3 m (14 ft.)

  • Page 26: Razor Ribbon/Concertina

    Fences wire ties secure barbed wire cable ties secure sensor cable outrigger cable on barbed wire cable on fence fabric Figure 22 Sensor cable installation on barbed wire fence Razor ribbon/concertina FiberPatrol sensor cable can be installed on a fence that is protected with razor ribbon, providing the razor ribbon is secured so that it cannot move due to wind, or other environmental factors.

  • Page 27: Gate Bypasses

    Fences and vertical bracing. There are a number of factors that must be considered when planning for gates, including whether it’s a single panel or double panel gate and the type of ground beneath the gate (for cable bypass). Other gate requirements and concerns include: •...

  • Page 28: Gate Protection For Periodically Bypassed Gates (Independent Zones)

    Fences NOTE: double arrows indicate 30 cm (1 ft.) NOT TO SCALE 3/4 fence height seal conduit ends 1/4 fence height cable management kit conduit service loop (FPKT0500) all turns must respect the minimum bend radius Figure 25 Cable layout on a single panel swinging gate For a double swinging gate, both gate panels are protected by sensor cable.

  • Page 29: Determining Cable Length Requirements For Gates

    Fences sensitivity loop gate protection cable management kit NOT TO SCALE (FPKT0500) conduit 13 m isolation loop 13 m isolation loop 10 m service loop Figure 27 Independent gate zone gate protection cable management kit sensitivity loop NOT TO SCALE (FPKT0500) conduit 10 m service loop...

  • Page 30: Protecting Masonry Walls And Buildings

    Fences 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.

  • Page 31: Service Loops

    Fences NOTE: All double arrows indicate 30 cm (1 ft.) separation. All turns must respect the minimum bend radius. Figure 31 Sensitivity loop (heavy gauge post) NOTE: All double arrows indicate 30 cm (1 ft.) separation. All turns must respect the minimum bend radius. Figure 32 Sensitivity loop (corner post) Service loops A 10 m (33 ft.) service loop is recommended for every 300 m (984 ft.) of fence-mounted sensor...

  • Page 32: Isolation Loops (Optional)

    Fences service loop 5 loops 10 m (33 ft.) 60 cm of sensor cable (2 ft.) Figure 33 Service loop Isolation loops (optional) Isolation loops can be used at the start point of detecting cable, on both sides of gates that will be setup as independent zones, at cable bypasses and at zone boundaries.

  • Page 33: Cable Bypasses For Buildings And Structures

    Fences fence mounted sensor cable transition loop 15 loops 30 m (100 ft.) buried sensor cable of sensor cable Figure 35 Transition loop Cable bypasses for buildings and structures If there is a building or other structure along the perimeter, it can be bypassed in the same manner as a sliding gate.

  • Page 34: Selecting Conduit For Below Ground Bypasses

    Fences buried conduit buried isolation loop buried isolation loop Figure 37 Perimeter structure bypass (below ground with buried vaults) fence-mounted fence-mounted isolation loop isolation loop buried conduit Figure 38 Perimeter structure bypass (below ground) Selecting conduit for below ground bypasses When the sensor cable must go below ground to reach the other side of a gate, or go through or below a building or object, the cable must be protected by using conduit.

  • Page 35: Solid Wall Conduit

    Fences split wall conduit split wall conduit couplers split wall conduit sweeps (not elbows) Figure 39 Split wall conduit use cement at joints for solid wall conduit water tight rain plugs are required for sites which experience periods of freezing temperatures Figure 40 Conduit fittings flexible solid wall conduit is required for areas with freezing temperatures Figure 41 Solid wall conduit...

  • Page 36: Split Wall Conduit

    Fences Split wall conduit • Use conduit sweeps. Do not use 90º elbows. • Bury the conduit at least 30 cm (1 ft.) below ground. Deploying the sensor cable Note Install FiberPatrol sensor cable on the side of the fence that is opposite the threat (the secure side of the fence).

  • Page 37: Site Analysis Checklist

    Fences The fusion splices in the equipment room and at the end modules are made once the field splices have passed the OTDR measurement test. service loops (10 m cable length, 60 cm diameter) splice enclosure conduit buried 13 m isolation loop (optional) Figure 42 Cable splice service loops and buried isolation loop at fully closed perimeter start/end point service loops (10 m cable length, 60 cm diameter)

  • Page 38: Cable Requirements

    Fences Cable requirements Note Each FP1150 SU supports up to 500 m of lead cable that does not count against the per meter software activation license. Calculating the total length of fiber optic cable required is one of the most important parts of site planning.

  • Page 39: Buried Cable Applications

    Buried cable applications For buried cable applications the FiberPatrol FP1150 Series sensor uses the Split configuration in which sensor 1 and sensor 2 run in opposite directions from a central location. Locating the head end equipment at the midpoint of the sensor cable enables the maximum coverage length.

  • Page 40: Burial Media

    Buried cable applications • fiber drop point locations (for access to dark fibers in sensor cable) for a fiber drop point you require an outdoor splice enclosure and splice tray, a buried vault and a section of conduit with a 90º sweep to bring the fiber optic cable above ground, Figure 45 illustrates a fiber drop point which includes three 10 m (33 ft.) service loops that are required to make the fusion splices...

  • Page 41: Sensor Cable Terminations

    Buried cable applications ground level fiber optic cable (includes dark fiber) buried vault HDPE conduit splice enclosure 10 m service loop 10 m service loop 10 m service loop sensor cable sensor cable Figure 45 Example fiber drop point Sensor cable terminations Each sensor fiber must be spliced to an end module to terminate the detecting sensor cable at the ends of S1 and S2.

  • Page 42: Sensor Cable Bypasses

    Buried cable applications Sensor cable bypasses In some instances, it may be necessary to bypass an area along the cable path and then continue the detection beyond the bypass. A typical situation like this occurs when the cable crosses a road (see Figure 48) or if a pipeline must go above ground to get past a river.

  • Page 43: Cable Installation For Pipeline Tpi Detection

    Buried cable applications Feature Description (length unit = meters, single pass coverage) Cable length lead cable length of cable from equipment room to start of perimeter length of coverage length of required protection including any cable bypasses service loops at each splice location, and at the sensor unit, each section of sensor cable requires a 10 m service loop (total number of service loops) X 10 m cable overage...

  • Page 44: Cable Installation For Tunneling Detection

    Buried cable applications Cable installation for tunneling detection To detect tunneling activity, the sensor cable should be buried at least 2 m (6.5 ft.) below ground. The deeper burial depth is necessary to prevent nuisance alarms caused by vibrations generated by above ground activity.

  • Page 45: Installing Fiberpatrol

    Installing FiberPatrol Installation on fences Note The FiberPatrol sensor cable is easily attached to the fence. However, the fusion splices require qualified personnel who are trained and certified in fiber optic cable splicing to telecom industry standards. There are ten steps required to complete a FiberPatrol fence-mounted installation: 1.

  • Page 46: Optical Fiber Safety

    Installation on fences Optical fiber safety Use care when working with exposed optical fibers. The bare fibers are 125 microns in diameter and can easily penetrate skin. Always wear safety glasses when working with optical fibers. WARNING Always dispose of bare fibers in a sealed and labeled container that is specifically designed to contain fiber optic waste.

  • Page 47: Cable Loss Limits (Maximum Attenuation)

    Installation on fences Cable loss limits (maximum attenuation) Note Test the fibers from both ends of the cable before splicing the fibers in the fiber connection module and end module. After being fully attached to the fence, each fiber sensor must be tested using an OTDR operating at 1550 nm.
  • Page 48 Installation on fences • For all cable turns attach the cable to the fence fabric at each 45º point of the curve. 50 cm (20 in.) 11 cm (4.3 in.) secure cable at any min. bend radius changes in direction with a cable tie at each 45º...
  • Page 49 Installation on fences • Attach service loops beside a fence post on the lower section of the fence using cable ties at each 45º point of the loop service loops require five 60 cm cable loops (10 m of sensor cable) 60 cm (2 ft.) diameter...
  • Page 50 Installation on fences • Buried vault installation details • burial depth - flush with ground surface 46 cm (18 in.) (dig a deeper pit for below ground vault) • pit dimensions (nominal) - 51 cm (20 in.) deep X 76 cm (30 in.) wide X 107 cm (42 in.) long •...

  • Page 51: Fiberpatrol Sensor Cable And Below Ground Bypasses

    Installation on fences FiberPatrol sensor cable and below ground bypasses FiberPatrol sensor cable typically passes through conduit that is buried below ground to get from one side of a gate to the other. There are several techniques that can be used to pull the cable through conduit.

  • Page 52: Attaching The Sensor Cable To The Fence

    Installation on fences 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 cable is dispensed to cover the cable length requirement for each feature.

  • Page 53: Attaching The Sensor Cable At Protected Gates

    Installation on fences 8. Attach the sensor cable at the junction of two fence wires app. 25 cm before the third post (point j). 9. Attach the sensor cable at 50 cm intervals on the second fence panel (points k, l). 10.

  • Page 54: Masonry Walls And Buildings

    Masonry walls and buildings Masonry walls and buildings To install sensor cable on masonry, custom P-clamps are used to secure the cable so it extends about 5/8 in. past the edge of the wall and 5/8 in. above the height of the wall. The P-clamps are attached to the masonry surface every 50 cm (20 in.).

  • Page 55: Buried Cable Installation

    Buried cable installation 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. Note Mark the desired hole depth on the bit with a piece of colored tape. 3.

  • Page 56: Fiber Optic Cable Handling

    Buried cable installation Fiber optic cable handling The following are typical performance specifications for armored FiberPatrol fiber optic sensor cable used in buried pipeline applications: • fiber count: 24 • fiber type: single-mode • fiber wavelength: 1550 nm • minimum allowable bend radius (dynamic): 30 cm (12 in.) •...

  • Page 57: Illustrated Installation Recommendations

    Buried cable installation Illustrated installation recommendations Pipeline TPI For third party interference detection the recommended installation places the fiber optic sensor cable 30 cm (1 ft.) centered directly above the pipeline. However, if there is an existing fiber optic cable beside the pipe in the trench, or if circumstances make it difficult, or impractical, to install the fiber optic cable 30 cm above the pipeline, the cable can be laid in the trench beside the pipe.

  • Page 58: Intrusion Detection (Tunneling Activity)

    Buried cable installation Intrusion detection (tunneling activity) For detection of tunneling activity the recommended installation places the fiber optic sensor cable a minimum of 2 m (6.5 ft.) below the ground’s surface. The increased burial depth is required to prevent incidental vibrations originating above ground from causing nuisance alarms. FiberPatrol can detect digging and tunneling activity up to 20 m (66 ft.) away from the sensor cable.
  • Page 59 Buried cable installation Note Vegetation within the 12 m (40 ft.) clearance area should be kept below a height of 30 cm (12 in.). NOTE: The clear area must be kept free of running water. min. clear area min. clear area 6 m (20 ft.) 6 m (20 ft.) ground surface...

  • Page 60: Buried Vault Installation Details

    Buried cable installation • for outdoor splices the splice trays are housed in weatherproof enclosures • for outdoor splices the weatherproof enclosures are protected inside buried vaults (see Figure 69: Figure 70:) service loop splice enclosure gravel layer service loop Figure 69: Ground level buried vault closed and open top view end view...

  • Page 61: Installing Sensor Cable In A Buried Vault

    Buried cable installation Installing sensor cable in a buried vault • for below ground termination of fiber optic cable (buried end module): 10 m (33 ft.) service loop • for fiber splices: 10 m (33 ft.) service loop for each cable entering the splice enclosure •...

  • Page 62: Fiberpatrol Cable Installation (Intrusion Detection)

    Buried cable installation 7. Once you have reached the end of the cable reel, leave enough cable to create a 10 m service loop for a splice (or for fiber termination). Note Conduct the OTDR cable testing BEFORE burying the sensor cable. 8.

  • Page 63: Sensor Cable Verification And Test

    Sensor cable verification and test Sensor cable verification and test Before making the splices to the connection module in the equipment room and the end modules do a continuity check of all spliced fibers and OTDR test the two sensor fibers (S1 and S2). Continuity test Use a visual fault locater (VFL) to verify continuity in S1 an S2, as well as any dark fibers that were field spliced during the cable installation.

  • Page 64: Fiberpatrol Splices

    Control equipment installation 1 RU keyboard/monitor/mouse (optional) security 4 RU management FiberPatrol FP1150 sensor unit system 1 RU fiber connection module min. 30 cm (1 ft.) above floor EIA 19 in. equipment rack (20 in. mounting depth, 2 in. frontal clearance, 6 in.

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    Maintenance Recommended maintenance The FiberPatrol system requires minimal maintenance to ensure proper operation. However, setting up and following a maintenance schedule based on your site-specific requirements can ensure proper detection performance, prevent nuisance alarms and extend the operational lifetime of the system. The frequency at which the maintenance should be scheduled depends on your security requirements and on the installation environment.
  • Page 66 Recommended maintenance • use a hard, blunt tool (e.g., a screwdriver) to simulate a series of cut intrusions by tapping the fence and verify that alarms are declared and accurately located each time • climb on the fence at several locations and verify that alarms are declared and accurately located each time •...

  • Page 67: System Diagnostics

    System Diagnostics System Diagnostics The FiberPatrol software monitors the FiberPatrol system for any operational issues or component malfunctions. System self-diagnostics can detect and report the following conditions: • Sensor cable or lead cable damage • Loss of optical connections to sensor unit •...

  • Page 68: Local Systems

    System Diagnostics If other equipment at the site is still communicating, but the FiberPatrol system is not, then it could be a FiberPatrol system failure, requiring a site visit for further diagnostics. Local Systems Locally, the state of the system can be quickly assessed by checking the sensor unit Alarms screen.

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting Procedures

    Troubleshooting procedures Installation, configuration, or calibration issues generally become evident when the system is first armed and tested. Any problems must be rectified before commissioning the system. In addition, care must be taken to avoid any installation, configuration, or calibration issues following system repairs, reconfigurations, or upgrades.

  • Page 70: Fiberpatrol Software Check

    Troubleshooting procedures • Frozen with a Windows screen • Frozen with a FiberPatrol software screen • BIOS error screen • Windows error message FiberPatrol software check If the sensor unit (computer) is responsive, document any of the following conditions: • Running or not running •...

  • Page 71: Sensor Unit Reboot

    Troubleshooting procedures CAUTION DO NOT disconnect the fiber optic cables (S1/S2) after they are installed. Any dust or contamination will compromise system operation. Monitor any changes in the system status that occur while the connections are being verified. Sensor unit reboot Use the following sequence to reboot the sensor unit: Note If the sensor unit (computer) is unresponsive, reboot the sensor unit by...
  • Page 72 Troubleshooting procedures Page 72 FiberPatrol FP1150 Product Guide...

  • Page 73: Configuration & Calibration

    5 Configuration & calibration Before setting up and calibrating the FiberPatrol sensor, the installer must ensure the following steps have been completed: • all outdoor components are installed and tested • lead cable, sensor cable, fusion splices, end modules • OTDR testing of sensor cable completed successfully •...

  • Page 74: Operator Access Level

    Initial configuration Operator access level The Operator’s function in the FiberPatrol IDS software is alarm processing. The Operator level provides access to the Alarms tab and the Alarm History tab. Supervisor access level The Supervisor’s access level enables password maintenance, detection parameter adjustments, alarm zone setup, alarm display, alarm reporting, event simulations and tests.

  • Page 75: Safe Start

    Figure 76 FiberPatrol System Status panel during initial startup Safe Start The FiberPatrol FP1150 series launches into safe start mode during the initialization process. Safe start mode prevents potential damage to the photo-detectors that can be caused by incorrect fiber installation.
  • Page 76 Initial configuration 1. A warning will be displayed asking the user to login at the installer level if the software detects a possible cross-fiber connection. Figure 78 FiberPatrol Safe Start Warning After logging in as the Installer, the user will be prompted to disconnect one of the sensor cables from the processor (if a cross-connection is suspected).
  • Page 77 Initial configuration Figure 80 Safe Mode warning 4. If the user continues with the Safe Check by disconnecting a connector and selecting Yes the FP1150 software will determine if there is a cross-fiber connection. Figure 81 Cross-fiber detected 5. If no problems are detected with the sensor cable installation a Safe Start Check complete message will display.

  • Page 78: Fiberpatrol Sensor Cable Configurations

    Initial configuration When first started, the sensor unit loads a default Alarm Screen configuration with a straight line perimeter, in which the cable length is based on the license limit and a Cable Cut warning may be displayed if the installed cable length is less than the software license indicates. Menu selection bar Sub-panel tabs Perimeter map display...

  • Page 79: System Configuration

    Initial configuration • The Fully Closed Loop - the two sensors cover the entire perimeter beginning and ending at the same location (with or without start point splice). • The Interrupted Loop - the two sensors do not fully cover the entire perimeter having different start and/or end points, typically to accommodate a building or structure.

  • Page 80: Global Setup

    Initial configuration Note If the system is unable to calibrate itself within 5 minutes a popup will display indicating that length calibration has failed. In this case, wait an additional 5 minutes for the system to settle, and reselect the Auto Set button. 4.

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting Dialog

    Calibration setup Troubleshooting dialog Figure 87 Troubleshooting dialog The Troubleshooting Settings can be used to verify the status of the system hardware (select Component Check). It also includes a Skip SafeStart check box to disable the Safe Start on subsequent startups. Contact FiberPatrol Technical Support for additional information before using the Troubleshooting feature.

  • Page 82: Location Calibration Fences - The Tap Test

    Calibration setup In FiberPatrol installations, the actual length of the sensor cable does not match the length of the protected fence, or pipeline. Adjustments must be made for the non-sensing lead cable between the equipment room and the perimeter, as well as for site features that require extra sensor cable (i.e., gates, bypasses, service loops, sensitivity loops, isolation loops).

  • Page 83: Location Calibration Buried Cable - The Tamp Test

    Calibration setup Location calibration buried cable - the tamp test Note By convention, Sensor 1 (from the sensor unit or from location 0) goes in the direction of increasing zone numbers (i.e., Sensor 1 starts and runs to zone 1 then zone 2 then zone 3 etc.). To mark the features and zone boundaries for the FiberPatrol software, thump the ground directly above the sensor cable repeatedly in a rapid sequence (for approximately 10 seconds).

  • Page 84: Location Calibration For Loop Configurations

    Calibration setup use the default settings select the Automatically Clear Alarms After checkbox, set the time period to 10 seconds and select the Upon Completion checkbox set the disturbance Life and the Event Life to 10 seconds Figure 88 Temporary settings for location calibration Location Calibration for Loop configurations Calibrating the Set Start for Sensor 1 and the Set End for Sensor 2 (Loop configurations) Note...

  • Page 85: Calibrating The Set Start For Sensor 2 And Set End For Sensor 1 (Loop Configurations)

    Calibration setup 4. Set the value of the Set Start for Sensor 1 to the above result (104 m). 5. Save the configuration (select the Configure menu > Save Configuration). 6. Calculate the average location of the 3 tests for Sensor 2 (high value). For the Sensor 2 end point: Sensor 2 (high value) + 10 m = end point of sensing for Sensor 2 Add 10 m for the splice point service loop.

  • Page 86: Calibrating The Sensor 2 Offset (Loop Configurations)

    Calibration setup 3. Calculate the average location of the 3 tests for Sensor 2 (low value). Calculate the average location of the 3 tests for Sensor 1 (high value). 4. For the Sensor 2 start point: Sensor 2 (low value) - 10 m = Start point of sensing for Sensor 2 (Set Start 2) Subtract 10 m for the start point service loop.

  • Page 87: Calibration Setup For Split Configurations

    Calibration setup Set Start values for Sensors 1 & 2 Set End values for Sensors 1 & 2 Sensor 2 Offset Figure 92 Calibrated Sensor Parameters (from examples above) Calibration setup for Split configurations For Split configurations, location 0 (the sensor start point) is at the terminated end of Sensor 1 (the farthest point on Sensor 1 from the sensor unit).

  • Page 88: Location Calibration For Split Configurations

    Calibration setup Location calibration for Split configurations: To ensure location accuracy on the map display, and for alarm reporting, you must conduct location accuracy testing to match site features and zone boundaries to cable length. This location accuracy testing is then used for location calibration. Beginning at Location 0, proceed along the fence conducting a series of 3 tests to create 3 alarms at each feature and zone boundary.

  • Page 89: Calibrating The Set End Position (Line Configurations)

    Calibration setup Note The location for Sensor 1 and Sensor 2 will nominally be the same. 3. Take an average location from the 3 tests, and subtract 10 m from the average location. 4. If there is a splice point service loop at the start of the sensing cable, subtract the 10 m loop. 5.

  • Page 90: Locating The Features And Zone Boundaries

    Locating the features and zone boundaries Locating the features and zone boundaries To draw the perimeter line on a site map, and to accurately display the location of alarms, you must determine the position of the site’s features and zone boundaries relative to the length of sensing sensor cable.

  • Page 91: Zone Boundary And Site Feature Identification (Fences)

    Locating the features and zone boundaries Note The FiberPatrol system uses “soft” zone boundaries, which are defined in software. The location resolution of FiberPatrol is 4 m (13 ft.). Therefore, if CCTV coverage will be used for alarm assessment there should be an overlapping field of view of at least 8 m (26 ft.) at all zone boundaries (see Figure 97).

  • Page 92: At Splice Locations

    Locating the features and zone boundaries At splice locations Tap the cable one fence panel away from the service loop(s) at splice locations. tap cable 1 panel away from service loop tap cable 1 panel away from service loops Figure 99 Tap test location - outdoor splices At sensitivity loops (corners, tension posts, heavy gauge posts) Tap the cable at the center of the sensitivity loop where it crosses the fence post.

  • Page 93: At Bypass Locations

    Locating the features and zone boundaries Tap the cable one fence panel away from the service loop(s) at gate locations, where the gate will be included as part of a zone. service service loop loop tap cable 1 panel away from service loop tap cable 1 panel away from service loop Figure 103 Tap test location - gate (part of zone) At bypass locations...

  • Page 94: At Zone Boundary Locations

    Locating the features and zone boundaries tap cable here tap cable here Figure 106 Tap test location - service loops At Zone boundary locations Tap the cable at the location of all soft zone boundaries. Zone 1 Zone 2 tap cable at zone boundary Figure 107 Tap test location - zone boundaries Zone boundary and site feature identification (buried cable) To draw the buried cable path on a map, and to accurately display the location of alarms, you must...
  • Page 95 Locating the features and zone boundaries 1. Conduct a series of 3 tamp tests to create 3 alarms at the Sensor 1 end module (location 0) (i.e., the start point or 0 footmark of detecting cable). Wait at least 15 seconds between each test.

  • Page 96: Creating The Site Map

    Creating the site map Creating the site map The FiberPatrol IDS software can display alarms on a graphical site map created from a satellite image. The map is created with the IDS Map Manager software, and is imported into the FiberPatrol IDS software.
  • Page 97 Creating the site map menu bar tool bar menus Hover the mouse cursor over a toolbar item or menu item and a description of the function will display. Figure 110 Map creation tools Undo Redo Removes (selected item from map) Select Area of Interest Measure the ground distance Set map orientation to North Up...
  • Page 98 Creating the site map 5. Enter the GPS coordinates of the site in decimal format (latitude and longitude) and specify the Zoom Level (12 - 14) and then select Go. Figure 113 Go to Location dialog Note If the selected zoom level is too high, there will not be an image available (see Figure 114).

  • Page 99: Creating The Perimeter

    Creating the site map • Enter the Device ID (the device ID is 10 followed by the last four digits of the sensor unit’s serial number). • Specify Point-Sensing as the device type. • Select OK once you have entered the required information. In the Project tree under Device(s) a device (computer icon) named Sensor - 10xxxx is displayed.
  • Page 100 Creating the site map 2. Start at the beginning of the sensing sensor cable, and add the start point vertex to the map. Perimeter segment definition table superimposed start point and end point vertices Figure 117 Drawing the perimeter 3. Proceed around the perimeter map and use the completed location/calibration table to place a vertex at each located feature.

  • Page 101: Select The Area Of Interest (Aoi)

    Creating the site map 4. Select each segment and enter the average optical Start and End locations from the Location/ calibration table. 5. Save the Project file. Note To use the alarm zones as created in the IDS Map Manager, proceed to Select the Area of Interest (AOI) on page 101.

  • Page 102: Importing Configuration Files Into The Fiberpatrol Ids Software

    Creating the site map 4. Increase the Zoom on the Area-of-Interest Details field until either the Image Width or Height is approximately 1000, and then select OK. 5. When you are prompted to Download Missing Tiles select Yes. Note The Download Missing Tiles process can take several minutes. Wait until the Map Extraction Complete popup displays before proceeding.
  • Page 103 Creating the site map The map image and perimeter line created in IDS Map Manager display when the new configuration files are loaded. Figure 122 Verifying the Map image 5. Go to the Help menu, and select About FiberPatrol. Change the Site ID and Unit ID to the appropriate numbers. Verify that there are no License Errors.

  • Page 104: Defining The Zone Boundaries (Zone Definitions)

    Creating the site map Defining the Zone Boundaries (Zone Definitions) Figure 124 Zone Definition window Note Right-click a Zone line to add or delete a Zone. When a new zone is added, the Start Location and End Location are 0, the Zone Label is newzone and the zone name is New Zone.

  • Page 105: Remote Interface/Alarm Output Setup

    Remote Interface/Alarm output setup 7. Verify that the Zone Definitions are accurate. Note To verify the Zone Definitions perform tests to cause alarms along the perimeter. Test each zone and any site features and check the Alarm log to ensure that each alarm is reported accurately in the correct zone at the proper location.

  • Page 106: Setting Alarm Detection Parameters

    Setting Alarm Detection Parameters • In TCP/IP Client mode, the FiberPatrol IDS implements a TCP/IP client. It connects to a TCP/IP server via the specified IP Address and Port. Note Select Server mode for Network Manager Interface (NMI) applications. • The IP Address specifies the remote server’s IP address when TCP/IP Client mode is in use.

  • Page 107: Intrusion Simulation Tests

    Setting Alarm Detection Parameters The Low Frequency filter is used to screen out low frequency vibrations such as the fence motion caused by steady wind and loose fence fabric. The High Frequency filter is used to screen out high frequency vibrations. When the number 0 is displayed for the high frequency filter, it indicates the High Frequency filter is at the default value (maximum).

  • Page 108: Simulated Climb Intrusion Tests

    Setting Alarm Detection Parameters Rather than striking the fence, you can also simulate a cut intrusion by weaving a length of fence wire tightly into the panel and then cutting the inserted wire. Both methods generate a signal that is similar to the response of an actual cut intrusion.

  • Page 109: Setting Zone Specific Sensitivity Thresholds

    Setting Alarm Detection Parameters • If the test disturbances are not going above the red line, reduce the Disturbance Threshold. • If the test disturbances are well above the red line, increase the Disturbance Threshold. • If the duration of the test disturbances are not long enough to cause an alarm, but are over the red line, reduce the Alarm Threshold so that an alarm is generated.

  • Page 110: Fine-Tuning Detection Parameters

    Setting Alarm Detection Parameters 6. Repeat this procedure for each Zone. Note You must select Apply, and then select Replace for the sensitivity changes to take effect. 7. Go to the Configuration menu and select Save Configuration (see Figure 65:). 8.

  • Page 111: Spatial Compensation

    Setting Alarm Detection Parameters • Start and End Locations: The length of a section is defined by entering a start location and an end location. The values for the start and end locations use the same unit that was chosen in the System panel (meters or feet).
  • Page 112 Setting Alarm Detection Parameters Figure 129 Motion Rejection - Parallel panel The first column in the Motion Rejection – Parallel panel lists the section numbers. A section is a part of the sensor cable where Motion Rejection – Parallel can be applied to reject vibrations caused by nearby parallel motion.

  • Page 113: Motion Rejection - Perpendicular Settings

    Setting Alarm Detection Parameters Motion Rejection – Perpendicular Settings At some installations, particularly airports, large planes taking off and landing can cause vibrations that affect the sensor cable when the planes pass over almost perpendicular to the perimeter. If planes cause nuisance alarms when flying low over the perimeter line at the end of a runway, then Motion Rejection –...

  • Page 114: Save Raw Data

    Raw Data feature creates text files which are saved into the Data Folder (C:\Data). The text files can be sent to Senstar technical support for analysis. When enabled, the Save Raw Data function saves the configuration folder and creates a sub-folder every 5 minutes.

  • Page 115: Frequency Display

    Setting Alarm Detection Parameters Frequency Display The FiberPatrol FP1150 Series sensor includes a Frequency Display window for each sensor, under the Service menu. In Zone Mode, the Frequency Display window enables an advanced user to view signal amplitudes on a zone by zone basis. In Location Mode, you can specify a location and view the signal amplitudes at that location.

  • Page 116: Configuration File Safety Backup

    Setting Alarm Detection Parameters Use the signal graph to verify the health of the system in Linear mode or by dB. The Global Setup can be used to simplify sensor calibration by specifying the installation type and medium. The Refresh button resets the system’s net signal calculation.

  • Page 117: Operator's Functions

    Operator’s functions FiberPatrol Definitions Term Definition Disturbance Disturbance is a detected and localized mechanical motion or vibration in the protected area. Event When the total amount of disturbance within the specified limits of location and time exceeds the event threshold, the disturbance is declared to be an event. In Progress An event remains in progress as long as the disturbance continues within a specified distance of the event location.

  • Page 118: Auto-Start Routine

    Auto-start routine • When the electrical power is turned on or restored, the FiberPatrol system will automatically power up. • The FiberPatrol sensor unit auto-boots into a Windows administrator account. • After a one-minute delay for the initialization process to complete, the FiberPatrol IDS main panel opens, with the FiberPatrol login window displayed.

  • Page 119: Fiberpatrol Operator Control Panel

    The Installer access level enables the system installer or a maintenance technician to configure the FiberPatrol system, to diagnose the system operation, to optimize the hardware and software performance of the FiberPatrol sensor, and for shutting down the system. The Installer level provides access to the Alarms, Alarm History, Log, Signal and System sub-panels, and access to all menus.

  • Page 120: System Status

    Perimeter map alarm display (2 alarms) Alarm data for current alarms (location-based alarm reporting) System Status, Alarm Status, and Alarm Location fields Figure 136 Operator Alarms panel (2 alarms) System Status The System Status field displays information on the current state of the FiberPatrol system (see Figure 136).

  • Page 121: Menu Bar

    Menu bar The Menu bar provides access to the system functions, based on the access level of the current user. Menus and menu items that are not available to the current user are grayed out. For the Operator, some of the functions on the Systems menu and Help menu are available. System and Help menus available Grayed out menus and menu items are not available...

  • Page 122: Clear Alarm Button

    Clear Alarm button The Clear alarm button is used to acknowledge alarms. Selecting the Clear Alarm button displays the alarm dialog window (see Figure 139) for the currently selected alarm. The alarm dialog window is used to enter details about the selected alarm (i.e., the alarm cause and response). Operator actions current unselected alarms selected alarm location...

  • Page 123: Alarm History Sub-Panel

    • The Cancel button discards the Operator’s comments and closes the Alarm Dialog without clearing the alarm. selected alarm details text entry fields for the Alarm Cause and Actions Taken Clear Alarm button Figure 139 FiberPatrol Alarm Dialog Once the alarm is cleared, the Alarm Dialog closes and the selected alarm is removed from the Current Alarms list and Map Display.
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  • Page 125: Supervisor's Functions

    Supervisor’s functions The Supervisor functions enable the fine-tuning of system parameters and operation, as well as simulating alarms and password maintenance. menu access sub-panel access tabs Clear All button available Figure 141: FiberPatrol Supervisor access level display The details on the Alarms sub-panel and the Alarm History sub-panel are the same as the details provided in the Operator’s functions.

  • Page 126: The Signal Sub-Panel

    Alarm Log table Event log details Add Entry button Figure 142: Log sub-panel To add a text entry to the Event Log, select the Add Entry button. An Event Log Entry dialog displays in which comments can be added to the Event Log (see Figure 143:).

  • Page 127: Disturbance Signal Display Graphs

    Frame Indicates the strength of the received signal Duration from the selected zone Filter settings Indicates the disturbance signal over time Detection parameter Indicates the settings disturbance count at specific locations Figure 144: Signal sub-panel Disturbance signal display graphs The upper Disturbance graph displays the maximum received disturbance signal from the selected zone.

  • Page 128: System Menu

    System menu System > Login - Displays the Login Dialog that is used for changing the Access Level while the FiberPatrol software is running. If an incorrect password is entered or the Cancel button is selected, the software continues to run with the same Access Level. System >...

  • Page 129: Service Menu

    Service menu Service > Simulate Cut - Opens a dialog that enables various cable cut scenarios to be simulated for demonstration, personnel training, and functionality verification. Service > Status - Opens a dialog that shows the current system status, also enables the simulation of various system failures for demonstration, personnel training, and functionality verification.The Status dialog includes a Raid Alerts button to check the status of the Raid hard drives.

  • Page 130: Supervisor Functions

    Service > Motion Rejection Parallel - see Motion Rejection – Parallel Settings on page 111. Service > Motion Rejection Perpendicular - see Motion Rejection – Perpendicular Settings on page 113. Service > Save Raw Data (requires Installer access) - see Save Raw Data on page 114 Service >...

  • Page 131: Zone Masking (Access)

    fence fabric. The High freq cutoff (low pass filter) is used to screen out high frequency vibrations that can be caused by nearby machinery. The default settings of the Filter Cutoffs typically provide good detection on most types of fences (High freq cutoff default = 0 maximum).

  • Page 132: Password Maintenance

    Figure 149: FiberPatrol Zone Masking Password maintenance The Change Password dialog enables the Supervisor to assign and change passwords for system users. There is one password available for each level of user access. Figure 150: FiberPatrol Change Password dialog 1. Select Manage > Change Password. 2.

  • Page 133: Remote Interface

    1. Check the Automatically Clear Alarms After checkbox. 2. Specify the time period after which the Alarms will automatically clear. 3. Check the Upon Completion checkbox for alarms to clear automatically when completed. 4. Apply the changes. Figure 151: FiberPatrol Alarm Auto Clearing Settings Remote Interface Select Configure >...
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  • Page 135: System Component List

    System component list Component Part Number Description FiberPatrol sensor unit FP115005U FiberPatrol sensor unit for up to 5 km of cut-immune detection processing up to 10 km of non cut-immune detection processing requires per meter activation license FiberPatrol sensor unit FP115040U FiberPatrol sensor unit for up to 40 km of cut-immune detection processing...
  • Page 136 FiberPatrol connector GX0313 fiber technician connector cleaning kit for FiberPatrol applications cleaning tool kit FiberPatrol installation tool GX0314 fiber technician tool kit customized for FiberPatrol applications Contact Senstar for information on ordering FiberPatrol sub-assemblies. Page 136 FiberPatrol FP1150 Product Guide...

  • Page 137: Specifications

    Specifications • FP115005U - up to 5 km of cut-immune detection Sensor unit part number - up to 2 X 5 km of non cut-immune detection • FP115040U - up to 40 km of cut-immune detection - up to 2 X 40 km of non cut-immune detection •...
  • Page 138 • flexible innerduct - high density polyethylene Material/size/weight/length/ • OD 42.2 mm (1.66 in.); ID 35.3 mm (1.39 in.) bend radius • wall thickness 3.12 mm (0.12 in.) • 394 kg/km 265 (lb/kft) • maximum continuous length 1829 m (6000 ft.) •...

  • Page 139: Location/Calibration Table

    Location/calibration table tap point # description time/location 1 time/location 2 time/location 3 avg. location FiberPatrol FP1150 Product Guide Page 139...
  • Page 140 test point # description/GPS coordinates time/location 1 time/location 2 time/location 3 avg. location Page 140 FiberPatrol FP1150 Product Guide...

  • Page 141: Remote Alarm Output

    Remote Alarm Output Network Manager Alarm reporting Setup Note For Network Manager alarm reporting the most common Report Mode is either 0 or 6. In the default configuration, the FiberPatrol sensor unit provides a TCP/IP server with one available connection for interfacing to a remote security management system (SMS). Additional connections can be configured (restrictions apply).
  • Page 142 • Query/modify basic detection settings • Query/modify zone assignments, add/delete zones • Query/modify zone-specific detection settings • Modify interface parameters (enable/disable reporting, set reporting interval, select report mode) Communication timing By default, FiberPatrol alarm reports are transmitted approximately once per second. When a new alarm is generated, a report with the new alarm information is transmitted immediately.

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