English Series FOSTER Installation and Use Manual FOSTER Rev.13 03/2015 MITECH srl reserves the right to change the information in this document without warning.
Index Anti-intrusion barrier 3 Main components 4 General installation instructions 5 Bracket mounting options 5 Mounting on pole with brackets - support FTN SUP 5 Wall Mounting - support FTN WL 5 Examples of installation 6 Example of how to protect an independent building 7 Cables and wiring on terminal board 8 Receivers board ( RX ) Fig. 1 8 Transmitters board ( TX ) Fig. 2 9 Power supply 10 Aligning the barriers 11 Initial manual alignment 11 Aligning the instrumentation 12-13 Settings and programming 14 Description of indicators (leds) 14 Description of characteristics and jumper settings 15 Technical specifications and consumption 16 Notes 17-18-19 FOSTER Installation and Use Manual Page 2 of 15
Foster anti-intrusion barrier WARNING - Observe the minimum distances between the Tx and Rx barriers (see table on page 15) - Power the device using the 13.8 Vdc stabilised voltage only - It is imperative you switch on the temperature control system for both internal and external installations (24Vac) VIEW OF THE TWO-LENS BARRIER WITHOUT PROTECTIVE COVER FOSTER Installation and Use Manual Page 3 of 20
Main components 2 3 1 8 Part No. Components Quantity Description 1 1 Aluminium bar 2 1 IR cover 3 2 + 2 4 From 2 to 5 Plugging caps + Rubber screw cap Optical assemblies receiver / transmitter 5 From 2 to 5 Flat cable 6 1 Motherboard with terminal board and cable/camper input 7 From 2 to 5 Expansion module 8 1 Tamper module 7 5 4 Part No. Quantity 1 FTN SUP 2 FTN WL 3 GAR POW Optional Description Pole-mounting bracket (1kit comprises two pieces A+B) E.g. 4 kits are required for a pair of barriers 1TX+1Rx Wall-mounting bracket E.g. 4 brackets are required for a pair of barriers 1TX+1Rx Dual power supply unit (cannot be incorporated into the barrier) 1 power supply unit supplies power to a pair of barriers 1 B 3 3 6 A 2 FOSTER Installation and Use Manual Page 4 of 20
General installation instructions 1. After installing the barrier, make sure that it is perfectly closed with the watertight covers supplied. 2. Use the cable clamps supplied to insert the cable in the lower section. 3. Make sure that the path between the sensors is free and that there are no obstacles that could affect the communication between the optical assemblies of the transmitters and receivers (i.e. branches, plants, leaves, etc. that could interfere with the beams). 4. Verify that the optical path of the transmitter used by the receiver barrier is not exposed to direct sunlight at dawn and sunset. 5. Do not stack several barriers, as this could cause the transmitters to interfere with several receivers. It is usually advisable to reverse the transmitters and receivers when installing the barriers (see page 6 in Figure 1-2). 6. Do not use switching power supplies that cause disturbance to power supplies when amplified by optically synchronized systems. Bracket mounting options Mounting on pole with brackets (ø pole 48 mm) support FTN SUP 2. Mounting on pole 1. Rear bracket insertion FTN SUP 2x FTN SUP 48mm Wall mounting support FTN WL FTN WL Rear bracket insertion FOSTER Installation and Use Manual Page 5 of 20
Examples of installation To be able to monitor the whole perimeter of an area, install the barriers as shown in the figure: Barriers can also be stacked: 1. One-lens barriers 2. Two-lens barriers FOSTER Installation and Use Manual Page 6 of 20
Example of how to protect an independent building The Foster barriers come with crossed beams for maximum protection. For visibility purposes, the beams in this drawing are linear. Barriers Tx - Tx Beam transmitted by barriers Rx - Rx Rx - Rx Tx - Tx Barriers WARNING - Always pole-mount two TX and/or RX columns of the same group, to avoid possible communication disturbances/interferences. - Ensure no interference is caused by the presence of photocells for automatic gates or microwave sensors, as these may blind the barriers. FOSTER Installation and Use Manual Page 7 of 20
Cables and wiring on terminal board Receivers board ( RX ) Fig. 1 RX AND (0 Volt) input FOSTER Installation and Use Manual Page 8 of 20
Transmitters board ( TX ) Fig. 2 TX FOSTER Installation and Use Manual Page 9 of 20
Power supply Example of supply barrier RX with unit GAR POW. Note: with a power supply can power a pair of barriers (RX-TX or RX or TX-RX-TX). GAR POW 220 Vac -12 Vdc +12 Vdc 24 Vda 24 Vda 6 5 4 3 2 1 RX CARD +12 Vdc -12 Vdc 24Vda 24Vda WARNING The barrier to work properly, it needs a voltage filtered and stabilized at 230 Vac. Then check the wiring before applying the power supply. FOSTER Installation and Use Manual Page 10 of 20
Aligning the barriers Initial manual alignment 1. Barrier supply (see page 10) 2. Turn the transmitters optical groups towards the receivers and viceversa, adjusting the lens holder horizontally and vertically with light manual movements (be careful to move only slightly). 3. Check the red leds on the electronics of the RX optics are all OFF Horizontal and vertical orientation FOSTER Installation and Use Manual Page 11 of 20
Aligning Aligning the instrumentation Note: Foster barriers are already pre-aligned by the manufacturer. In the event of problems arising during alignment, follow the procedure described below. Alignment procedure Reference value: approx 4V 1. Connect the tester to the RX expansion board situated most centrally on the column, on the contacts marked by the inscription T.P., using the specific cable supplied (redblack). T.P. 2. Move the test jumper on the TX base board to position ON 3. Move the jumper test on the first TX expansion board to position ON FOSTER Installation and Use Manual Page 12 of 20
4. Manually adjust the optics of the first lower TX expansion board, towards the centre of the RX receiving column (see image), in order to display the maximum voltage value of around 4 Volt on the tester (over 4 Volt the voltage values are to be considered optimal). It is important in this phase to ensure all the red leds on the RX optics electronics are switched off. In the event of some or all of the leds being on, if it is not sufficient to adjust the RX optics vertically and/or horizontally, redirect the TX optics until the leds switch off. Repeat the operation for all the other expansion boards. PROFILE TX TX PROFILE RX 4 Volt Multimeter RX 5. Set the Jumper Test to the OFF mode of the first TX expansion board at the bottom and repeat the alignment of all the remaining TX expansion boards. 6. Ensure all the jumper tests of the base board and of the TX expansion boards are set to OFF. Double lens version: verify that the barrier generates an alarm signal when each assembly with two lenses is covered (OR setting). Single lens version: verify that the barrier generates an alarm signal when each lens is covered (OR setting). NOTES: a) Some multimeters might display a voltage that is up to 50% lower than the real value, therefore check the equipment is working correctly. b) The use of some transceivers to communicate during installation could affect the multimeter readings. FINAL WARNINGS: During the alignment procedure, verify the following on the base board of the receiver (RX): o the blinding led must be switched off o the AND and automatic mist disabling functions (signal low) must be set to OFF. The settings of the trigger blinding sensitivity trimmer must remain in the default position (the lever must be adjusted vertically, see image). FOSTER Installation and Use Manual Page 13 of 20
Settings and programming Description of indicators (leds) FOSTER RX boards have 6 indicators (leds) used for control purposes, which can be enabled by moving the jumper on the two-pin connector marked as leds to position ON. It is generally advisable to move the jumper back to position OFF at the end of the testing phase. Led S.LOW: low signal (DISQUALIFICATION) Led S.LOW switches on to indicate the presence of intense mist. If intense mist is detected, the barrier does not initially generate an alarm message signalling a missing signal, but switches the S.LOW led on, issuing the signal DISQUALIFICATION on the terminal board (open collector). Led MASK: Blinding signal Led MASK switches on and blinks to signal that the infrared signal detected has a modulated intensity above the one of the signal used. Note: this led is generally OFF in ordinary operating conditions. If the led continues to be lighted or blink, increase the blinding immunity by adjusting trimmer MASK (turn it clockwise to increase sensitivity). Led DETECT: Beam interruption detection Regardless of the alarm output resulting from the tripping delay, which can be adjusted with trimmer SPEED, led DETECT always switches on when the beams of the barriers are obstructed for a long or short period of time. Note: this led is generally OFF in ordinary operating conditions. The led blinks if one or more transmitter signals are not detected. The led lights permanently if no signals are detected from all the transmitters or if one or more receivers are blinded or incorrectly aligned. Led ALM: Alarm acknowledgement This led is normally OFF and switches on to signal the presence of an alarm. The alarms of FOSTER barriers depend on the tripping delay set on trimmer SPEED, which can range from a minimum of 50 msec to 500 msec (turn the trimmer clockwise to increase the delay). Led HTR: Heating system enabling acknowledgement FOSTER barriers have an automatic heating system with electronic control that guarantees a minimum internal temperature of 17 C in all environmental conditions. If the led is on, the heating system is working correctly. POWER: power supply Led POWER is the only one that is permanently on in ordinary operating conditions. It is used to indicate that the board is correctly powered. FOSTER Installation and Use Manual Page 14 of 20
Description of characteristics and jumper settings FOSTER RX boards can be programmed in different configurations by means of the jumpers. RX BOARD BEAM (preset by manufacturer) Use all the jumpers that correspond to the number of receivers fitted on the barrier (if the barrier has 4 double or single lenses, move jumpers to positions 3 and 4). TX BOARD BEAM (preset by manufacturer) Enable only the jumper that refers to the TX optics fitted on the barrier (for example if the barrier has 4 beams, move the jumper to position 4). AND The selection of the ON mode enables to attain the random AND of two beams, which means that an alarm is generated only if at least two beams generate an alarm. This applies to all the beams used both on transmitters and receivers. This function can also be programmed remotely through the 0 Volt command on the terminal board. SPEED TRIMMER Trimmer for the adjustment of the tripping time (50 msec - 500 msec). MASK TRIMMER Trimmer to adjust the sensitivity of the anti-blinding device (generally preset by manufacturer). LEDS If moved to position ON, this jumper enables the leds. NOISE (RX) This jumper has to be programmed if interference from transformers, inverters, etc. is detected. S. LOW: low signal (DISQUALIFICATION) This jumper has to be programmed if intense mist is detected. Note: The S. LOW and MASK outputs provide a transistor NPN that is normally open and closes towards 0V when the output is active. FOSTER Installation and Use Manual Page 15 of 20
Technical specifications and consumption Technical specifications Maximum operating range outdoors (two lens model) Maximum operating range outdoors (one lens model) 100 meters 70 meters Minimum distance 4 m (height 1 m) - 15 m (height 1.5-2.0-2.5 3.0 m) Barrier height Synchronization Total number of beams Power supply Disqualification Max. absorption of columns (version 5 lenses) Maximum absorption of column heaters Operating temperature 1.0 m - 1.5 m - 2.0 m - 2.5 m 3,0 metres Optical 50 crossed 12Vdc Automatic with external signals Tx 120 ma + Rx 270 ma 30W +30W 24Vac with heat regulator 25 C +70 C Vertical alignment angle 30 Horizontal alignment angle 180 Detection system Anti-blinding system Tripping time Alarm output Tamper output Led indicators IR signal AND / OR on Tx and Rx remote AND Automatic, can be disabled Adjustable, 50 / 500 ms Contact of exchange relay NC/NA NC contact Power supply, blinding, heating, low signal, alarm, detection Pulsed, coded Class of protection IP 65 Full warranty 2 years Consumption BARRIER TX RX TOTAL DESCRIZIONE FTN 102M 120mA 110mA 230mA Barriers with 2 single lenses 2TX+2RX (4 cross beams) FTN 102D 120mA 110mA 230mA Barriers with 2 double lenses 2TX+2RX (8 cross beams) FTN 152D 120mA 110mA 230mA Barriers with 2 double lenses 2TX+2RX (8 cross beams) FTN 153D 120mA 150mA 270mA Barriers with 3 double lenses 3TX+3RX (18 cross beams) FTN 154M 120mA 230mA 350mA Barriers with 4 single lenses 4TX+4RX (16 cross beams) FTN 154D 120mA 230mA 350mA Barriers with 4 double lenses 4TX+4RX (32 cross beams) FTN 204M 120mA 230mA 350mA Barriers with 4 single lenses 4TX+4RX (16 cross beams) FTN 204D 120mA 230mA 350mA Barriers with 4 double lenses 4TX+4RX (32 cross beams) FTN 205D 120mA 270mA 390mA Barriers with 5 double lenses 5TX+5RX (50 cross beams) FTN 206M 120mA 270mA 390mA Barriers with 6 single lenses 6TX+6RX (36 cross beams) FTN 254D 120mA 230mA 350mA Barriers with 4 double lenses 4TX+4RX (32 cross beams) FTN 255D 120mA 270mA 390mA Barriers with 5 double lenses 5TX+5RX (50 cross beams) FTN 304D 120mA 230mA 350mA Barriers with 4 double lenses 4TX+4RX (32 cross beams) FTN 305D 120mA 270mA 390mA Barriers with 5 double lenses 5TX+5RX (50 cross beams) FTN 355D 120mA 270mA 390mA Barriers with 5 double lenses 5TX+5RX (50 cross beams) FOSTER Installation and Use Manual Page 16 of 20
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