RBtec LPU-400 Calibration Software User Guide

RBtec LPU-400 Calibration Software

LPU-400 Calibration Software

User Manual

The LPU-400 is an outdoor security solution that requires a field installation. This user manual provides detailed instructions for installing and calibrating the system. It is important to read the entire manual before attempting to install the system. The LPU-400 comes with a standard 1-year warranty, but an extended warranty of 3 years on the processor and cable can be obtained by scanning the QR code or visiting Warranty.rbtec.com.

Required Tools for Installation

• USB-A to USB-C cable
• Windows laptop with Anydesk software for remote support from RBtec
• Internet connection

LPU-400 Processor Overview

The LPU must be powered for the software to connect. Each used sensor cable should be connected to the board with an end-of-line before calibration starts. Each input has a dedicated output. Zone 1 will trigger Relay 1 (RLY1). By default, the outputs are normally closed (NC) but can be changed to normally open (NO) in the LPU Calibration software.

Calibration Software Overview

The calibration software provides an interface for adjusting the sensitivity, level range, upper and lower thresholds, NO/NC adjustment, relay trigger time, and sensor signal. The green line indicates the alarm level, and when it reaches the top of the screen, an alarm is triggered. The status window shows whether the LPU board is connected.

Installation Instructions

1. Install all sensor cables and terminate them with an end-of-line resistor.
2. Connect the LPU to power.
3. Connect the LPU to a Windows laptop using a USB-A to USB-C cable.
4. Download and install Anydesk software from www.anydesk.com for remote support from RBtec.
5. Open the LPU-400 Calibration Software on the laptop.
6. Click the Serial Connect button to connect to the LPU board.
7. If the connection is successful, the connect button will turn red, and the status window will show COM(X) CONNECTED.
8. Click the Read LPU button to read the current setup from the LPU board. This process can take 1-2 minutes.
9. Choose the zone number you would like to view.
10. Adjust the sensitivity under Sensitivity. The scale is 1-250 but is limited by MIN and MAX Sens (Sensitivity). To lower sensitivity lower than Min Sens, you need to first lower the Min Sens and only then change sensitivity. If sensitivity is lower than MIN Sens, the zone will be disarmed.
11. To test the system, hit the selected zone. If the green line rises from the bottom, you have detection. If the green line reaches the top of the screen, an alarm has been triggered, and the relay has changed status.
12. Configure which relay latches when it alarms by choosing a specific zone.

Field Equipment Installation Guide

The purpose of this guide is to provide field installation instructions for the LPU-400.
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL THE SYSTEM

This handbook includes instructions for:

• Installation of the LPU-400.
• Connecting the LPU-400 processor field control unit.
• System calibration.
• Troubleshooting.

It is recommended to view the PDF power point in full color for clarity

To Receive an extended Warranty of 3 years on the Processor and Cable please Scan the QR code or go to
Warranty.rbtec.com

Required Tools For Installation

Must Have for Offline Calibration

Additional tools needed if remote support from RBtec is required

LPU-400 Processor Overview

Important!

1. The LPU must be powered for the software to be able to connect
2. Each used sensor cable should be connected to the board with an end of line BEFORE calibration starts.

Each Input has a dedicated output. Zone 1 will trigger Relay 1 (RLY1)
By Default the outputs are Normally Closed (NC) but can be changed to Normally Open (NO) In the LPU Calibration software.

Calibration Software Overview

Calibration Process

Step 1

When loading the software for the first time the window should like the picture to the right

Step 2

Step 3

All sensor cables must be installed, connected and terminated with an end-of- line resistor BEFORE clicking the “Set error IO” button to set a baseline.

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

Troubleshooting

Attention!

The LPU processor is in the default setting when ALL the following are true:

1. ALL the power LEDS indicated on slide 17 are turned on.
2. There are no alarms indicated on the RLY outputs on the top of the board
3. There is only 1 red LED shown per zone
4. At least 1 green LED is lit on each active zone

Sensitivity/Alarm testing
Sensitivity test should ONLY be done by tapping on the fence. Pulling, pushing or shaking of the fence is the INCORRECT way to test the system. Tapping on the fence should be done in a similar way of knocking on a door.

1. Tap the fence, if detection was made the red LED should be moving up from 1 to 6. Keep lowering the sensitivity until only hard tap on the fence will cause the red LED to reach number 6 and trigger the alarm LED on the top of the board.
2. Once reached a level hard tap triggers an alarm raise the sensitivity 1 levels up to achieve detection level.
3. Test the fence with a person climbing and simulate a cut but tap the fence twice with a heavy metallic tool such as a large screwdriver or wrench.

Periodic Testing Of the System
It’s recommended to do a system test monthly to quarterly basis in order to verify proper operation of the system.

To Receive an extended Warranty of 3 years on the Processor and Cable please Scan the QR code or go to Warranty.rbtec.com

LPU-400 Not Connecting

If when clicking “Serial Connect” you receive the “COULD NOT IDENTIFY LPU SERIAL PORT” Check the following:

Open Device Manager through a command prompt or the “Run” window. First, press Windows+R to open a “Run” window. In the “Open:” text box, type devmgmt.msc and then click “OK.” Device Manager will appear.

See unrecognized FT232 or USB Serial Port device download the drivers from https://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/

Once update has been complete you should see the USB Serial Port recognized as a COM port with a number

Noise on Sensor Cable

If the signal in the software looks like the picture to the right or similar there is a extreme noise on the sensor cable.

To identify if the noise is coming from the board or the sensor cable please follow the following steps:

1. Disconnect all sensor cables from the LPU board If the noise is gone the noise is from the sensor cable.
2. If noise still exists the noise is from the board/power supply/ground.

If the noise is from the sensor cable check for

1. shorts between the cable wires, cable and fence.
2. Loose connections, gate connectors disconnected or misconnected, broken splice connection, misconnected RG6, water in joints, cable or boxes.

If the noise is from the board check for

1. No ground for the power
2. Noisy power supply
3. Unshielded lead wire
   Try to power the board with a 12v battery to see if the noise is from the power source.

Pulsating Noise on Sensor Cable

Sensor signal on normal operation should be even line. If the signal in the software looks like the picture to the right or similar pulses but smaller, there is a grounding issue.
To identify if the noise is coming from the power source of the sensor wire, please follow the next steps:

1. Disconnect all sensor cables from the LPU board. If the noise is gone, the noise is from the sensor cable.
2. If noise still exists, the noise is from the board/power supply/ground.

If the noise is from the sensor cable connect a ground wire and see if the signal goes flat.
If that does not help ground the NEGATIVE (-) of the DC power (black wire)

Issue with power supply

If the signal in the software looks like the picture to the right or similar there is an issue with the power supply or grounding issues.

1. Try to lower the voltage to 12vdc if it’s anything else.
2. Test the system with a 12v battery to see if the noise is from the power source or ground.
3. Ground the negative terminal of the DC voltage at the LPU board location to a true ground

Faulty CPU or Main Board

If the signal in the software looks like the picture to the right the Main Board or CPU are faulty.
Please contact RBtec.

This document has been written and produced by RBtec to provide the reader with as much technical and general information as possible regarding Rbtec, its products, and its services.
Copying any of its contents without prior permission from RBtec is strictly prohibited.
This information is provided for the purpose of initial evaluation and subsequent installation of RBtec’s products and services. In keeping with RBtec’s policy of continuous development, RBtec reserves the right to alter these specifications without notice.

Site: www.rbtec.com
Email: info@rbtec.com

References

• Warranty Form
• The Fast Remote Desktop Application – AnyDesk
• Perimeter Security Systems PIDS | RBtec

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