Satel ACTIVA Manual

The ACTIVA is a series of photoelectric devices which serve as active infrared barriers. Each
device is composed of a transmitter and a receiver units. The ACTIVA barrier is available in
seven models which differ among themselves by the number of beams/height:
• ACTIVA-2 (2 beams, height: 52 cm),
• ACTIVA-3 (3 beams, height: 78 cm),
• ACTIVA-4 (4 beams, height: 105 cm),
• ACTIVA-5 (5 beams, height: 130 cm),
• ACTIVA-6 (6 beams, height: 158 cm),
• ACTIVA-7 (7 beams, height: 184 cm),
• ACTIVA-8 (8 beams, height: 210 cm).

1. Features

• Coding of infrared beams, which prevents swapping of the transmitters (light entering the
Receiver from another infrared source will be interpreted as beam interruption).
• Beams sensitivity adjustment.
• Option to automatically bypass the beams after preset number of interruptions.
• Option to permanently disable the beams.
• Selectable number of beams whose interruption will trigger an alarm.
• Memory of bypasses.
• Signal strength adjustment (barrier range).
• Programming capability by using the ACTIVA program.
• Tamper switch for detection of an attempt to open the cover or tear the device off the wall.
• Esthetic and durable covers (weatherproof and mechanical impact resistant), made of
aluminum and polyamide.

2. Description of electronics boards

Electronics boards of the ACTIVA barriers have a modular structure. Depending on the
model of the device, they differ by the number of interconnected basic components.
Presented below is a description of simplified views of the transmitter and receiver
electronics boards.

2.1 Transmitter

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TMP
LONG
SHORT
Active Infrared Barrier
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Figure 1. A simplified view of the transmitter board.
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