SENSTAR BR100 UltraWave User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- SENSTAR
Table of Contents
SENSTAR BR100 UltraWave
Introduction
This document provides an overview of BR100 installation. Refer to the BR100 Product Guide and the UCM help file for complete details on installing, setting up, and calibrating the BR100 sensor.
Installing a BR100 microwave sensor is a four step process:
- Design the system, and obtain the components.
- Prepare the infrastructure and zone.
- Install the transmitter and receiver.
- Setup, calibrate and test the system.
The BR100 system includes a transmitter unit and a receiver unit, which are usually post-mounted. Windows based Universal Configuration Module (UCM) software is required to setup and calibrate the sensor. Optional components include network communication accessories.
UltraWave BR100 site planning
The BR100 system requires a straight, flat detection zone, free of standing
or running water, as well as obstacles and depressions.
For the highest level of detection sensitivity and the narrowest beam width,
the terrain must be level to grade ± 7.5 cm (3 in.) and the surface must be
free of vegetation and either paved, or covered with a 10 cm (4 in.) layer of
crushed stone (2 cm {0.75 in.} max.).
The following separation distances are the minimum requirements. Certain
objects with large cross sections such as loose fences and large sheets of
metal (e.g. a tractor-trailer) require additional clearance. For this kind of
obstacle, double the recommended separation distance.
| transmitter/receiver separation | minimum clearance (centerline to object) |
|---|---|
| 10 m | (33 ft.) |
| 25 m | (82 ft.) |
| 50 m | (164 ft.) |
| 100 m | (328 ft.) |
The height of the microwave field at midspan is approximately equal to half of
the minimum required clearance between the beam centerline and an object, plus
the unit mounting height.
There are two recommended mounting heights for the BR100 55 cm (22 in.) or 95
cm (37 in.). Both units must be mounted at the same height.
For a double-stacked configuration the recommended mounting heights are 55 cm
(22 in.) for the lower pair and 130 cm (51 in.) for the upper pair.
The offset area for a 55 cm mounting height is approximately 3 m (10 ft.) and
for a 95 cm mounting height the offset is approximately 5 m (16.4 ft.).
Post-mounted example
- Senstar recommends hiring a local fencing contractor and consulting the building codes for information about installing mounting posts at your site.
Post-mount procedure part 1
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Using an 11 mm (7/16 in.) wrench, attach the mounting bracket to the BR100 unit with the supplied hardware.
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Pass the gear clamp through the two slots in the mounting bracket.
Post-mount procedure part 2 -
Using an 8 mm (5/16 in.) nut driver or socket, secure the gear clamp to the mounting post with the BR100 unit at the specified mounting height.
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Verify that the BR100 unit is at the correct mounting height (55 cm or 95 cm). (measure from ground to top of mounting bracket)
UltraWave BR100 alignment – post-mount
- Carefully, aim the BR100 transmitter directly at the receiver.
- Carefully, aim the BR100 receiver directly at the transmitter.
Mounting angle (vertical pitch adjustment)
- Units that are separated by 50 m (164 ft.) or less, should be mounted with a 5º pitch toward the ground.
Surface-mount example
Ensure the receiver and transmitter are aimed directly at each other for surface mount applications. If necessary, use shims to make minor horizontal alignment adjustments.
Surface-mount procedure
- Remove the mounting bracket and mark the 2 mounting holes on the mounting surface with the top of the bracket at the specified height.
- Drill two holes in the mounting surface.
- Attach the mounting bracket to the mounting surface.
- Attach the BR100 unit to the mounting bracket.
- Verify the mounting height and alignment.
UltraWave BR100 unit
Each BR100 unit is mounted inside a weatherproof enclosure.
NOTE: The BR100 transmitter and receiver units are virtually identical.
CAUTION: The 9/64 hex screws securing the enclosure cover are installed
finger-tight to prevent damaging the gasket and inserts. DO NOT over-tighten
the cover screws.
Input/output wiring and power connections
T4 is the power input and both BR100 units operate on 12 to 48 VDC. The 45º
spring terminals accept wire sizes from 16 to 24 AWG with a 9 mm (0.35 in.)
strip length.
NOTE: Use a DC power supply or PoE; not both.
For PoE the BR100 is an 802.3af class 1 device.
I/O Wiring – network alarm reporting
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Using a 9/64 hex key, open the unit’s cover.
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Pull the network cable into the enclosure.
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For Ethernet, terminate the cable with an RJ-45 plug.
OR
For RS-422 cable, prepare the wires for the connections. -
Make the appropriate wiring connections (Ethernet or RS-422).
Network wiring connections (RS-422)
The RS-422 wiring connections are made on 45º spring terminals. The spring
terminals accept wire sizes from 16 to 24 AWG with a 9 mm
(0.35 in.) strip length.
- Use single point grounding. Connect one end of the RS-422 cable’s shield to ground. Trim back the shield at the other end of the cable and leave it disconnected.
Final alignment
- Verify that each unit is at the correct mounting height, and that they are both aimed directly at each other.
- Connect the UCM to the receiver and note the displayed RSSI value.
- Adjust the receiver’s mounting height (max. ± 5 cm) and if required, the horizontal and vertical alignment slightly to attain the maximum RSSI.
- Measure the change in the receiver’s mounting height and adjust the height of the transmitter to 1/2 the change.
- Adjust the height of the receiver to the same height as the transmitter.
- Adjust the horizontal and vertical alignment of the transmitter unit slightly to determine if the received signal can be increased.
- Adjust the horizontal and vertical alignment of the receiver unit slightly to determine if the received signal can be increased.
- Verify that the RSSI is higher or the same as it was in step 2
Installing the Universal Configuration Module
UltraWave BR100 setup is done, using Senstar’s Universal Configuration Module (UCM). The UCM is a Windows-based software application that performs the calibration, setup, maintenance and diagnostic functions for Senstar’s line of intrusion detection sensors. The UCM connects directly to the BR100 unit via micro-USB. Silver Network based microwave units can also connect remotely via the Network Manager software.
- The initial setup should be done at the microwave unit’s location using a direct USB connection to the UCM.
- It is strongly recommended that the UCM computer be a portable computer (e.g. a lap-top or notebook).
- To install the UCM application, insert the installation CD into the appropriate drive on the computer and follow the prompts.
- If the installation program does not auto-start, use Windows explorer to locate and start Setup.exe.
- The standard installation will place an icon on the desktop. Double-click the UCM icon to sart the UCM application.
Connecting the UCM
Open the enclosure cover and connect the UCM computer to the UltraWave BR100 unit via USB (T6).
Start the UCM software (the UCM Connect dialog displays):
UCM UltraWave BR100 Status screen
UCM setup
The following setup and calibration activities must be conducted before the
UltraWave BR100 system can operate:
- setup the receiver and transmitter (specify the Frequency Pair)
- for Silver Network-based systems, specify the network configuration and Address
- setup the Auxiliary I/O configuration (Tx and Rx)
- align the transmitter and receiver
- specify the Receiver’s Thresholds
NOTE: Select F1 to launch the UCM online help. Refer to the BR100 Product Guide for additional information.
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