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Interior intrusion detection sensor
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Interior Intrusion Detection Sensor
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C8DA0402-001, Rev B
January 13, 2014

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  • Page 1 ® FlexPI Interior Intrusion Detection Sensor Product Guide C8DA0402-001, Rev B January 13, 2014...
  • 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 Installation planning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -5 System description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 Operation &...
  • Page 4 Monitoring nuisance alarm sources - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28 UCM Calibration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -29 UCM calibration overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -29...

  • Page 5: Installation Planning

    Installation planning System description FlexPI is Senstar’s interior intrusion detection sensor system that provides protection for assets inside buildings and other structures. FlexPI integrates easily into any existing alarm system and is typically used in unmanned installations in which an alarm will deter most intruders while alerting police or security.

  • Page 6: Operation & Alarm Outputs

    FlexPI calibration and configuration adjustments are made with either onboard switches or Senstar’s Universal Configuration Module (UCM). The UCM is a Windows-based application that connects directly to the processor via USB and also provides real time diagnostics and sensor plot modes.

  • Page 7: Lead-In Cable

    Lead-in cable The FlexPI lead-in cable is virtually identical to the sensor cable, but does not detect vibrations (non-detecting cable). Lead-in cable is available in 30 m (98 ft.) lengths for installations in which the processor must be located away from the start point of the detection zone. It can also be used to bypass sections of the mounting surface.

  • Page 8: Installation Rules

    When attaching the sensor cable to the surface, the type and the spacing of the fasteners are both extremely important. The fasteners must hold the sensor cable firmly against the surface without pressing into the jacket. Most of the contact between the cable and the mounting surface occurs at the fasteners.

  • Page 9: Wall Protection

    Wall protection To protect walls, FlexPI sensor cable is attached directly to the wall. The cable spacing depends on the required level of security, the building material, and the height of the wall. For areas where the cable may be subject to damage from vandalism or equipment, the cable can be installed inside metal conduit, which is attached to the protected surface.

  • Page 10: Installation Examples

    Installation examples The following figures illustrate FlexPI installation on security cages, walls, roofs, pipes and inside conduit. CAUTION The fasteners used to attach the sensor cable to the mounting surface must hold the cable firmly against the surface without pressing into the jacket or damaging the cable.
  • Page 11 61 cm (2 ft.) terminator 61 cm (2 ft.) 2.44 m (8 ft.) FlexPI processor 61 cm (2 ft.) sensor cable power & data 61 cm (2 ft.) cable Figure 3: High-security application (triple pass on 8 ft. wall) 81 cm (2.7 ft.) terminator 2.44 m FlexPI...
  • Page 12 terminator sensor cable around windows FlexPI processor sensor cable power & data cables Figure 6: Wall & windows application terminator sensor cable FlexPI processor reduced cable spacing on lower portion of roof NOTE: Cable installed indoors on the underside of the roof. Figure 7: Roof protection 30 - 50 cm cable tie...
  • Page 13 30 cm 12 in. sensor cable cable tie Figure 11: Mounting sensor cable on security cages/fences do not allow the support post sensor cable to be pinched between the post and the cage sensor cable If the cage is tightly secured to the post, wrap the cable around the post as illustrated...
  • Page 14 fastener 10 - 15 cm 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 in.) (4 - 6 in.) corner loop corner loop inside corner outside corner Figure 15: Using corner loops Page 14 FlexPI Product Guide...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation Installing the sensor cable The number of cable passes required on the mounting surface depends on the height of the mounting surface, the type of building material, and the required level of security. • For single cable passes attach the cable horizontally at the half-way height of the mounting surface (see Figure 5:).

  • Page 16: Installing Cable On Security Cages

    Installing the sensor cable Installing cable on security cages Figure 2: shows a double cable pass installation on a 3 m (10 ft.) security cage. • Use nylon cable ties spaced about 30 cm (12 in.) apart to attach the FlexPI sensor cable to the security cage.

  • Page 17: Installing Cable On Roofs

    Embedding sensor cable in buildings and walls This type of installation requires the installation of metal conduit inside the walls during the construction of the building. Senstar recommends hiring an electrical contractor with extensive experience in conduit installation to embed sensor cables.

  • Page 18: Installing Terminators

    Installing terminators Installing terminators The FlexPI sensor cable must be properly terminated, to enable processor supervision of the cable. To terminate the sensor cable, a terminal block is used to install a 1 M Ω resistor between the center conductor and the shield at the end of the cable (away from the processor). Once the sensor cable is mounted, you can install the terminator.

  • Page 19: Splicing Cable

    Splicing cable Splicing cable Cable splices are made the same way for sensor cable to sensor cable splices and for lead-in cable to sensor cable splices. Begin by installing the cables to the point where the splice will be made. Follow steps 1, 2 and 3 from the termination procedure to prepare the two cables for splicing (see Figure 17:).

  • Page 20: Installing The Processor

    Installing the processor Installing the processor FlexPI comes in a shielded, indoor-rated, plastic enclosure. The processor can be mounted at the beginning of the sensor zone by connecting the sensor cable directly to the processor. Alternately, the processor can be mounted up to 30 m away from the beginning of the zone by connecting lead-in cable to the processor and splicing the lead-in to the sensor cable.
  • Page 21 Installing the processor Item Description Item Description S1 - CLIMB switch - Sets the minimum time of RESPONSE LEVEL - Bar LED graph a sustained attack that must accumulate indicates the received signal strength from before an alarm is declared (0.5 to 7.5 the sensor cable.
  • Page 22 Installing the processor mounting hardware alarm data cable sensor cable and power cable Figure 21: Enclosure mounting Page 22 FlexPI Product Guide...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Sensor Cable Or Lead-In Cable

    Installing the processor Connecting the sensor cable or lead-in cable The processor to sensor cable connection is made on a removable terminal block. First, prepare the cable. Then install the cable in the terminal block and connect the terminal block to the sensor cable input (T4).

  • Page 24: Wiring The Processor

    Installing the processor Wiring the processor You make FlexPI processor wiring connections on removable terminal blocks. The screw terminals accept wire sizes from 12 to 24 AWG, with a 6 mm (0.25 in.) strip length. Remove the terminal blocks to make the wiring connections. Reinstall the blocks after the connections are complete, and verified.
  • Page 25 Installing the processor relay output and sensor cable connections power input connections RELAY CONNECTIONS 30V, 0.5 A RELAY PWR INPUT ALARM SUPERVISION SONALERT 12 - 48 VDC FLEX NC COM NO COM NO NC COM NO + VDC SHIELD - VDC CENTER ALARM NO ALARM COM...
  • Page 26 Installing the processor Page 26 FlexPI Product Guide...

  • Page 27: Calibration

    Calibration Introduction FlexPI calibration can be done two ways, using the onboard switches, or via Senstar’s Universal Configuration Module (UCM). The sensor’s detection parameters can be adjusted by either method. However, the UCM provides greater control over more features, and allows you to fine tune the sensor’s response.

  • Page 28: Calibration Setup

    Calibration setup Calibration setup The FlexPI sensor is typically used in sites where the sensor is OFF during business hours, and ON when the business is closed. In addition, the activity, motion, vibrations, EMI, temperature and other effects of nearby equipment will vary over time. It is important to consider these changing factors when calibrating the system.

  • Page 29: Ucm Calibration

    UCM Calibration UCM Calibration CAUTION Some of the UCM parameters are available through the Advanced parameters view and should be adjusted only by qualified personnel. Note Consult the online help for additional details on UCM operation. UCM calibration overview Note An enclosure tamper condition must exist to establish a UCM connection to the FlexPI processor (enclosure cover - OFF, tamper switch lever - UP, shunt not installed on T3, D17 DOOR LED - ON).

  • Page 30: Ucm Detection Parameters

    UCM Calibration UCM detection parameters UCM Parameter Parameter description Default Cut Alarm Settings Parameters used to detect an intrusion attempt using cutting, hacking, smash- through, etc. (impact attack) Window (sec) The time period in which the specified number of impacts (Count) must occur to cause an alarm.

  • Page 31: Step 2 - Calibrating The Gain Settings

    UCM Calibration benefit from excluding the high frequencies. However, a sensor cable mounted on a stock cage, or sheet metal, or steel structure that conduct vibrations quite well would benefit from excluding the lower frequencies and using the high band. To verify the sensor’s frequency response, open the Calibrate tool and start a Frequency plot.

  • Page 32: Setting The Cut Alarm Parameters (Impact Attacks)

    UCM Calibration 3. Review the Magnitude Response plot. Note the peak responses from the impacts. Note The response should be similar for impacts of similar force (heavy impacts = high magnitude, light impacts = low magnitude). 4. If required, adjust the Cable Gain Setting and repeat the tests (i.e., if both the light impacts and the heavy impacts are registering high magnitude responses, lower the Gain one level;...

  • Page 33: Setting The Cut Count And Time Window

    UCM Calibration CAUTION If the Cable Gain setting is adjusted it will also affect the Climb Alarm Threshold. Retest, and if required, adjust the Climb Alarm Settings after changing the Cable Gain. Setting the cut Count and time Window The default settings for the cut Count and time Window are based on years of field experience. However, if the security regulations at your facility mandate a specific cut Count and time Window, then adjust the settings accordingly and monitor the system for nuisance alarms.

  • Page 34: Setting The Climb Time And Window

    UCM Calibration CAUTION If the Cable Gain is adjusted it will also affect the Cut Alarm Settings. If the Cut Alarm parameters have already been set, retest, and if required, adjust the Cut Alarm parameters after changing the Cable Gain setting. Setting the climb Time and Window If the security regulations at your facility mandate a specific climb Time and Window, then adjust the settings accordingly and monitor the system for nuisance alarms.

  • Page 35: Area Preparation

    UCM Calibration To calibrate the FlexPI sensor via the onboard switches: 1. Set switch S5-4 to the ON position (switch calibration). Note Switch S5-4 must be set to ON to operate the FlexPI processor with switch configuration settings. 2. Reboot the processor (cycle the power OFF, then ON). 3.

  • Page 36: Step 1 - Setting The Filter Response

    UCM Calibration Step 1 - Setting the Filter Response The Filter Response setting depends primarily on the type of surface on which the sensor cable is mounted: • If the sensor cable is installed on a surface that can have a dampening effect on vibrations (e.g., wood, drywall, plasterboard, cement, brick, stone, masonry, etc.) select the low band filter response (SW5-1 ON - 100 to 300 Hz).
  • Page 37 UCM Calibration Note If there is no Gain setting that provides a consistent response, select the other Filter Response band and repeat the tests. set the switches conduct tests raise gain NAR = nuisance alarm rate NAs = nuisance alarms gain already sensor alarms? at maximum?

  • Page 38: Setting The Climb Alarm Parameters (Sustained Attack)

    UCM Calibration Setting the Climb Alarm parameters (sustained attack) Note While setting up and testing the climb alarm parameters you can disable cut alarm reporting by setting all S3 switches to OFF. With the switches set as illustrated in Figure 27:, the Climb time is 2 seconds and the Time Window is 32 seconds.
  • Page 39 UCM Calibration Note The Cut Profile is an advanced parameter, which can be adjusted only through the UCM, For switch calibration, the Cut Profile is ON at the default setting of 20%. This means that each time an Impact is recorded, 20% of the Climb Window setting is added to the time remaining in the Climb Window.

  • Page 40: Calibration Concepts

    Calibration concepts Calibration concepts The following figures illustrate various FlexPI calibration functions. Figure 29: illustrates the Cut Alarm Settings. The Window is set at 30 seconds, the Threshold is set at 10, the Count is set at 4 and the Cut Profile is set to 20%. The first part of the figure shows how 4 impacts within 30 seconds triggers a Cut Alarm (without the Cut Profile parameter).

  • Page 41: Parts List

    Parts list Component Part Number Description FlexPI processor Processor and C8EM0100 FlexPI processor mounted in an indoor use enclosure, provides electronic enclosure processing for one sensor zone with up to 600 m (1970 ft.) of sensor cable Processor C8BA0200 FlexPI processor printed circuit board assembly FlexPI sensor cable 300 m sensor cable G5FG0203 MEX cable with black jacket, 300 m (984 ft.) reel (when ordering, allow for...
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  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications Model • processor card and indoor enclosure PCB dimensions (L x W) • 12 x 9 cm (4.7 x 3.5 in.) Quantity • one per sensor zone Probability of detection • greater than 95% with a 95% confidence factor Maximum Zone length •...
  • Page 44 • 10 LED bar graph - received signal strength indicator • 1 LED per onboard switch - LED ON = Switch ON • power LED LED indicators • Supervision Alarm LED • Alarm LED • UCM connected LED • Enclosure door open LED •...

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