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Senstar Stellar Flash System Installation Manual

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Personal Emergency Alarm System
System Installation Manual
Company
Senstar-Stellar
Corporation
Name:
Address:
119 John Cavanaugh
Dr.
Carp, Ontario
Canada K0A 1L0
Phone:
+1 (613) 839-5572
Toll Free:
+1 (613) 839-5830
Fax:
Website:
www.senstarstellar.com
E-mail:
info@senstarstellar.com
All material, including technical data, designs, knowledge, and
ideas contained in this document are considered proprietary, and
the exclusive property of Senstar-Stellar Corporation, and shall
not be used, disclosed, reproduced, or transmitted in any form or
by any means, electrical or mechanical, including photocopying,
recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system,
without permission in writing from Senstar-Stellar Corporation.
T1DA0302-001, Rev A
Flash
T1DA0302-001, Rev. A
January 27, 2004
Senstar-Stellar
Senstar- Stellar Ltd.
43184 Osgood Rd.
Orchard House,
Evesham Rd.
Fremont, CA
Broadway, Worc.
USA 94539
U.K. WR127HU
+1 (510) 440-1000
+44 (1386) 834433
1-800-676-3300
+1 (510) 440-8686
+44 (1386) 834477
Flash™ System Installation Manual
Senstar GmbH
Senstar-Stellar Latin
America
Reidheimer Str. 8
Pradera No. 214,
Col. Pradera
88677 Markdorf
Cuernavaca,
Morelos
Germany
62170, Mexico
+49 (7544) 95910
+52 (777) 313-0288
+49 (7544) 959129
+52 (777) 317-0364
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  • Page 1 Flash™ System Installation Manual Personal Emergency Alarm System Flash System Installation Manual T1DA0302-001, Rev. A January 27, 2004 Company Senstar-Stellar Senstar-Stellar Senstar- Stellar Ltd. Senstar GmbH Senstar-Stellar Latin Corporation America Name: Address: 119 John Cavanaugh 43184 Osgood Rd. Orchard House, Reidheimer Str.
  • Page 2 Flash™ System Installation Manual Senstar-Stellar Life Safety Division 22611 Markey Court, Unit 110 Sterling, VA, USA 20166-6903 Tel: 703.421.2086 Fax: 703.421.2149 Revision History January, 2003 A76309 1A Initial Release January 27, 2004 T1DA0302-001 Rev A Company name and Logo change, new document number...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Flash™ System Installation Manual Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ......................5 System Introduction ......................5 Installation Overview......................5 Reference Documents .....................6 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE.....................7 Transmitters ........................8 Sensor..........................8 Monitoring Post Equipment....................9 2.3.1 Computer .........................9 2.3.2 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) ................10 2.3.3 Printer ..........................10 2.3.4 Audio Output........................10 2.3.5...
  • Page 4 Flash™ System Installation Manual SENSOR INSTALLATION .....................23 Disassemble Sensor ......................23 Mount Sensor Housing ....................23 AC Power........................23 Install Sensor Electronics....................24 Install Antenna .......................24 6.5.1 Mount Antenna ......................24 6.5.2 Lightning Arrestor ......................29 6.5.3 Connect Antenna to Sensor...................29 INSTALL PC EQUIPMENT....................30 PC System Setup......................30 Install UI (Modem)......................30...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The Senstar-Stellar Flash system is designed to monitor Personal Portable Alarms (PPA) and notify the system operator when alarm activation occurs. Flash is intended for use with the SSC Personal Protection Device (PPD) Transmitter; however, it also functions with other PPA/PPD devices such as the common Digilarm PPD.

  • Page 6: Reference Documents

    ‘Flash Documentation Binder’. • Flash ™ Software Manual – Flash ™ software operation • Flash ™ Technical Manual – System Maintenance for the Flash ™ system • PPD User Instructions – Care and Use of the SSC PPD •...

  • Page 7: System Architecture

    Printer Additional receiv ers as required to achiev e f ull f acility cov erage Optional Serial Interf ace to other Third Party Head-End Sy stems Sensor Receiver Figure 2. 0 Flash System Block Diagram T1DA0302-001, Rev A Page 7...

  • Page 8: Transmitters

    (Refer to Section 4 for guidelines in determining the type and placement of Sensor antennas). CAUTION Please note that there are no user-serviceable parts in any of the Flash ™ components. Flash components should be serviced only by a trained technician. The interior of Flash components contain exposed high voltage areas which can be hazardous to the untrained.

  • Page 9: Monitoring Post Equipment

    Flash™ System Installation Manual Monitoring Post Equipment Alarms detected Flash Sensors are annunciated and displayed on a ‘head end’ computer system. This equipment is typically installed in the Control Center of the facility. The head-end equipment consists of a combination of SSC proprietary hardware and software devices as well as commercially available computer equipment, peripherals, and accessories.

  • Page 10: Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)

    2.3.4 Audio Output In the event of an alarm, the Flash system will annunciate an audible alarm signal using the PCs external speaker system. The customer should select a PC speaker system and speaker placement that is appropriate for their particular requirements.

  • Page 11: Unpacking And Inspection

    Flash™ System Installation Manual UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Carefully unpack and inspect all of the equipment received. A site transmittal letter will be included with your shipment. Compare the items received to the items listed on this document. If there is any obvious physical damage to the unit or you believe you may be missing required...

  • Page 12: Installation Planning

    Flash™ System Installation Manual INSTALLATION PLANNING As described in Section 2.0, the Flash system consists of a PC system interconnected to one or more Sensors via twisted pair phone lines. If new wires are being pulled, it is suggested using shielded twister pair.

  • Page 13: Rf Coverage

    Flash™ System Installation Manual RF Coverage 4.1.1 Single Building Facility In a very small facility containing one building, a single Sensor should provide adequate coverage regardless of its specific placement. Select a location where AC power is readily available and it is easy to route a data cable between the Sensor and PC. In a very small facility adequate coverage may be obtained simply using the ‘rubber whip’...

  • Page 14: Small, Multi-Building Site

    Flash™ System Installation Manual 4.1.2 Small, Multi-Building Site In a small multi-building facility, and utilizing a single Sensor, it would be advantageous to install the Sensor in the middle (approximately) of the facility and use the Sensor's internal antennas. In a slightly larger single Sensor system it may be necessary to utilize one or more external antennas.

  • Page 15: Large Facility

    Flash™ System Installation Manual 4.1.3 Large Facility In large, multi-building facilities, two (2) or more Sensors may be required to provide additional coverage. The Sensors are positioned such that each provides coverage over a portion of the site. Figure 4.1.3 provides one example of a multi-Sensor system.

  • Page 16: Communications Wiring

    Flash™ System Installation Manual Communications Wiring The PC System communicates with the Sensor(s) via a pair of twisted (or shielded) wires. This pair can be a ‘spare pair’ in a telephone bundle, a dedicated pair of wires, or a CAT3 or CAT5 wire.

  • Page 17: Star Wiring

    Flash™ System Installation Manual 4.2.2 Star Wiring An example of ‘star’ wiring is shown in Figure 4.2.2. In this case, a pair of wires is routed from the PC to the 1 Sensor. A second pair of wires is routed from the PC to the 2 Sensor.

  • Page 18: Ac Wiring

    A77003 for locations of conduit penetrations. Antennas The type of antenna(s) used with the Flash system and their specific location and orientation within the facility, have a major impact on the performance of the system. Therefore, when planning a location for the Sensor, special consideration to antenna placement must be given.

  • Page 19: Antenna Guidelines

    CPA antenna’s blind spot. Yagi Antenna The Yagi is the most sensitive antenna typically used with the Flash system. The Yagi has a very wide beam width; but, it is more directional than the Whip or CPA described above.

  • Page 20: Pre-Installation Test

    Flash™ System Installation Manual PRE-INSTALLATION TEST Before permanently installing Flash Sensors, it is strongly advised the system is setup in a temporary configuration in order to test and ensure the selected Sensor locations will provide adequate facility coverage. This step will also verify the equipment is configured correctly and is in proper working order.

  • Page 21: Sensor Preparation

    Flash™ System Installation Manual Sensor Preparation The Flash Sensor is designed to be very versatile and configurable for use in a variety of systems developed by Senstar-Stellar. For this reason, prior to installing it into a system, the installer needs to verify that the device is properly prepared and configured for use in a Flash system.
  • Page 22 AC power to the Sensor. Start the Flash application software and verify communications with the Sensor. Conduct an RF coverage test of the facility. Coverage testing is a two person operation. One person monitors the head-end equipment while the other person 'walks' the facility activating PPD alarms at various prearranged locations.

  • Page 23: Sensor Installation

    AC Power Flash Sensors are typically connected to AC power via a twist-lock AC power cord. This is primarily a matter of convenience and ease of disconnect for service and repair. In many...

  • Page 24: Install Sensor Electronics

    Flash™ System Installation Manual routing AC power via rigid conduit. When connecting conduit to the Sensor, refer to additional SSC Documentation (A77003) for installation instructions and one-to-one drill templates. As previously stated, the Sensor draws approximately .25 AMPS at 120 VAC. The circuit should be protected by a maximum 20 A breaker and the circuit should be on the facility’s emergency...
  • Page 25 Flash™ System Installation Manual Two Inch Yagi Antenna, Cushcraft P457-3 Diameter Steel Position 10 Feet Above Roof Line. Position Radiators Vertically (As Shown). Steel Pipe Coaxial Cable: 20 Ft Max RG58. Mounting 100 Ft Max RG8. Bracket Tie wrap to mast.
  • Page 26 Flash™ System Installation Manual Mount box to wall using 4 Tapcons. Existing Cinder Block Wall Steel 4X4 Junction Box. Outdoor. Mount to block and seal Steel Junction Box Cover. Cover Mounting Screws. 1" Conduit. Seal After Installation. Right Angle Antenna Mounting Bracket.
  • Page 27 Flash™ System Installation Manual Existing Brick Wall Steel 4x4 Junction Box. Outdoor. Mount to block and seal. Existing Cinder Block Wall Steel Junction Box Cover. Cover Mounting Screws. 1" Conduit. Seal After Installation. . Right Angle Antenna Mounting Bracket. 062" Steel. (Available from SSC) Figure 6.5.1 C...
  • Page 28 Flash™ System Installation Manual Mount antenna with radiators oriented vertically (as shown here). Coaxial Cable Yagi Antenna, Cushcraft P457-3 15.25" Figure 6.5.1 d Detail of Building Mounted Yagi T1DA0302-001, Rev A Page 28...

  • Page 29: Lightning Arrestor

    Flash™ System Installation Manual 6.5.2 Lightning Arrestor Outdoor building mounted or mast mounted antennae must be appropriately protected against lightning. Figure 6.5.2 below presents a block diagram showing the relative position of the lightning arrestor. RG-58 RG-58 Yagi Antenna TNC Plug...

  • Page 30: Install Pc Equipment

    Before starting the application for the first time, these values are set by editing the Flash.ini file using Microsoft Notepad. Specific configuration procedures and an explanation of the ini file settings and their allowed values can be found in the Flash Software Manual.

  • Page 31: Communications Test

    Sensor(s), a ‘Data Communication Error’ message will be displayed on the screen. Verify that the system self-test feature is enabled in the flash.ini file and that the self-test interval is set to fairly low number such as ‘5’. Enter the Main Operational screen of the application. If no error message is displayed after approximately 60 seconds, then the system is able to communicate with the Sensor(s).

  • Page 32: System Problems

    If you experience difficulty with the system (e.g. Sensors do not communicate, will not detect alarms, etc.) refer to the Flash Maintenance and Technical Manual (Section 6) for assistance with troubleshooting and diagnosis. If you need additional technical assistance, contact:...

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