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ShotSpotter Gunshot Location System Installation Manual

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ShotSpotter
Location System
Sensor Installation
Guide
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Gunshot
August 31, 2008
Initial Draft
Document Number: 630-0028-01 Rev A

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  • Page 1 ® ShotSpotter Gunshot Location System Sensor Installation Guide August 31, 2008 Initial Draft Document Number: 630-0028-01 Rev A...

  • Page 2: Copyrights

    ShotSpotter. You can find copyright information in the About ShotSpotter on the File menu bar under Help on the Main Window in the “ShotSpotter GLS User’s Guide”.
  • Page 3 ShotSpotter Sensor Installation Guide (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement The sensor with integrated radio equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

      BENEFITS ............................5   GLS S ................... 6 HOTSPOTTER YSTEM OMPONENTS   HOW DOES THE SHOTSPOTTER GLS WORK? ................. 7   SYSTEM PERFORMANCE AND ACCURACY ................7   INSTALLING THE WIRELESS SENSOR..................8   ............................ 8 VERVIEW   ....................8...

  • Page 5: Introducing The Shotspotter Gls System

    System Overview ShotSpotter, Inc. is the world leader in gunshot detection and location systems. With its patented technology, for over a decade, the company has delivered gunshot location systems to an increasing number of law enforcement agencies throughout the United States.

  • Page 6: Shotspotter Gls System Components

    ShotSpotter GLS displays accurate street address, allowing first responders to get onsite without guesswork. • Faster Response – Within 10 to 15 seconds, the ShotSpotter GLS alerts call- takers and dispatchers of an incident. • Pinpoint Areas of Interest – Find and target high crime areas and hotspots for enforcement.

  • Page 7: How Does The Shotspotter Gls Work

    ShotSpotter GLS detects gunfire using specialized acoustic sensors installed in elevated locations throughout the coverage area. The sensors detect loud and impulsive sounds and transmitts them to the ShotSpotter Location server via IP network connections. The ShotSpotter Location server uses accoustic triangleation and “Classifier”...

  • Page 8: Installing The Wireless Sensor

    Installing the Wireless Sensor Overview This chapter is an Instruction Guide for ShotSpotter Project Managers and a Reference Guide for Subcontractor Installers who will install and oversee installing the wireless sensor system. Some elements of this document may be applicable to wired sensor systems (wired sensors are no longer used), however, the primary intent of this document is wireless sensor system.

  • Page 9: Installing A Wireless Sensor - Background

    If the carrier approves the claim, ShotSpotter Inc will then send you a replacement product, and the carrier will pick up the damaged product for return to ShotSpotter Inc.

  • Page 10: Inspect The Radio Unit

    Warning: Before installing, it is important to verify the radio system kit to be installed uses the antenna provided along with the minimum cable lengths provided. The use of antenna or cables not approved by ShotSpotter, Inc. is expressly forbidden in accordance to FCC rules CFR47 part 15.204.

  • Page 11: Equipment List

    Coax-seal Miscellaneous screws, nuts, bolts, washers Spool of low voltage wire PN BELDEN 5300UG U-1000 ShotSpotter will provide a Gel Battery for testing Bring extra copies of the installation worksheet Map of the coverage area Rubber matts (1 per sensor install)

  • Page 12: Assemble The Wireless Sensor

    ShotSpotter Sensor Installation Guide Extendable ladder 20 foot (6.1 meter) minimum height at full extension Before ascending onto any roof, ensure your personal safety. Read the safety guidelines that are listed in Chapter 2. Assemble the Wireless Sensor The on-site installation takes a couple of hours at most and follows these general steps: 1.
  • Page 13 ShotSpotter Sensor Installation Guide (6) L Brackets (1) 8-inch Sensor Bracket (20.3 cm) (4) Stabilizer Brackets (3) 3-inch Shoulder Bolts (7.6 cm) (12) ¾ inch Shoulder Bolts (1.9 cm) (12) Lock Washers (12) Nuts (1) Rubber Mat (4) Cinder Blocks Locate the inventoried hardware on the roof at area specified for sensor install.
  • Page 14 ShotSpotter Sensor Installation Guide Assemble the mast using the 4 stabilizer bars, 5 ft. (1.52M) poles and 2 – 3”(5.1- 7.6 CM) shoulder bolts Again do not tighten the hardware. MOUNTING HOLE ON THE POLE S/B DOWN. Assemble the mast assembly to the square base assembly as shown below.
  • Page 15 ShotSpotter Sensor Installation Guide Place the supplied rubber mat, centered at final location for the assembly and relocate the assembled mount on the mat. The installers are required to acquire locally up to quantity eight 12 X 8 X 4 cinder blocks to stabilize the mounting assembly.

  • Page 16: Step 2. Attach The Sensor And Antenna To The Mounting Subsystem

    ShotSpotter Sensor Installation Guide Once the mounting hardware is assembled, the acoustic sensor, radio and antennas must be attached to this assembly as shown below. Step 2. Attach the Sensor and Antenna to the Mounting Subsystem The sensor is set on top and the thumb screw tightened. The Antenna is attached using the supplied antenna mounting hardware brackets.

  • Page 17: Step 3. Level The Acoustic Sensor

    Warning: Before installing, it is important to verify the radio system kit to be installed uses the antenna provided along with the minimum cable lengths provided. The use of antenna or cables not approved by ShotSpotter, Inc. is expressly forbidden in accordance to FCC rules CFR47 part 15.204.
  • Page 18 ShotSpotter Sensor Installation Guide Face south and tighten the sunshield in place. Mount the flat panel antenna and align its face directly towards the base station antenna. (The base stations should have been installed first on initial installations). Orient the panel antenna to the vertically polarized position unless instructed otherwise.

  • Page 19: Step 5. Install The Ac Power Subsystem

    ShotSpotter Sensor Installation Guide Note: These connectors are provided with some marking from the manufacturer for alignment help – some units have dots, others have a small arrow indicator, look carefully for these. Do not use force to make this inter-connect- you will...
  • Page 20 Install the lightning platform. <Picture of DC distribution box and new lightning platform here> The Deutsch HDT-48-00 crimping tool will initially be provided by ShotSpotter. If you lose or damage this tool it is your responsibility to repair, replace, or pay for replacement...
  • Page 21 ShotSpotter Sensor Installation Guide The connectors provided are labeled with the number 1 and the number 3 on either side of the grey plastic. (They are printed in very small lettering). Slide the cushion onto the wires first. Cut the low voltage wire to length, and Crimp one pin onto the red wire and one onto the black wire (the white wire is extra).

  • Page 22: Step 6. Verify Communication With The Base Station

    Do the following steps: Contact the ShotSpotter PM or designee and report that the sensor is powered up. Follow the instructions given by the ShotSpotter Technician. You may have to do the following things: Double-check that power is available at the power outlet.

  • Page 23: Step 7. Complete The Sensor Documentation

    Record the serial number of the sensor and the serial number of the radio unit on the worksheet before you leave the rooftop. You can find the numbers of the back of the equipment. You may be able to read these numbers to the PM or ShotSpotter Technician to record on the Site Excel Document.

  • Page 24: Cabling

    ShotSpotter Sensor Installation Guide Cabling A little text with a picture that needs to be taken at HQ. Basic Usage Best (easiest) case - good settings and good signal. Tap the red Connect button.
  • Page 25 ShotSpotter Sensor Installation Guide Text will scroll down this window. During the approximately 15 seconds the PDA is communicating with the radio and initializing data. Tap on the Graphics tab then tap on the green RSSI button. The button will turn red.
  • Page 26 ShotSpotter Sensor Installation Guide Tap on the Settings tab to see the current settings. Brief description: 1. select field 2. change it 3. tap on “W” to right of field 4. repeat until all fields are satifactory 5. tap on the Reset button...

  • Page 27: Loading Default Settings

    ShotSpotter Sensor Installation Guide Pass is selected and the message “unsupported setting” appears near the top of the screen. The message is visible no matter what tab is being displayed. Tap the button to the right of the field to send the change to the radio. A yellow square will indicate that this field has been changed since the last time the radio was reset.
  • Page 28 ShotSpotter Sensor Installation Guide The signal strength may be monitored by watching the activity on the Graphics tab. One can observe numerical values as well as graphical and audio representations of the signal’s RSSI. The audio can be turned on and off by using the RSSI Audio checkbox.

  • Page 29: Writing Settings To A File

    ShotSpotter Sensor Installation Guide Writing settings to a file The settings may be written to a file. Navigate to the File IO tab. To save to a new file, tap in the filename field and then tap in a new name using the soft keyboard (that automatically appears).

  • Page 30: File Content

    ShotSpotter Sensor Installation Guide Tap on the field next to the Ping button and enter an address to ping. The number of times to ping can be adjusted with the up and down arrows. Tap on the Ping button to start pinging (this uses the Ping capability in the “Monitor”...
  • Page 31 ShotSpotter Sensor Installation Guide The contents of the default file are as follows: Saved settings file The format (number: field name: data) is the same as the defaults file, but the data itself may be different.

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