UltraWave ™ BR100 Microwave Detection Sensor Product Guide E5DA0102-001, Rev A July 23, 2020
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Table of contents 1 System planning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -5 Site design - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 Zone conditions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 Zone height - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 Mounting an
Silver Network connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19 Stacking BR100 units - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -21 3 Setup and calibration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23 Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23 Transmitter setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1 System planning The BR100 Microwave Detection Sensor is designed for outdoor perimeter intrusion detection. BR100 consists of a microwave transmitter unit and receiver unit, which detect motion in a defined area (see Figure 1). The transmitter emits microwave energy, which the receiver constantly monitors. Any motion in the detection zone causes a variation in the received signal.
Site design Note Certain obstacles 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.
Site design transmitter units receiver units mounting heights maximum zone height 135 cm 55 cm Figure 2 Stacking BR100 units Mounting angle For microwave pairs with a unit separation of 50 m or less, the microwave units are mounted with a 5º pitch (toward the ground). This provides the optimum signal strength, when combining the direct signal and the reflected signal at the receiver unit (see Figure 6).
Site design T detection zone R T R T T T protected area 1.35 m (4.4 ft.) 1.35 m (4.4 ft.) beam centerline T R T R corner offset 95 cm (37 in.) mounting height T R R R R T T R T T R 1 m (3.3 ft.) T basket weave layout for odd shaped perimeters T 2.7 m (8.9 ft.) parallel offset T R 95 cm (37 in.
Site design Alarm data communications BR100 alarm data communications can be provided in two ways, via relays in Local control mode and over the Silver Network in Remote control mode. Each BR100 unit (transmitter and receiver) has two user-configurable relay outputs and one input. The relay contacts are held in the closed position during normal operation and open to signal an event, or if power is lost.
Site design Relay contact ratings The solid state relays are Form A (N.O.) rated for 60 V @ 100 mA maximum, non-inductive load. In Remote control mode, you can configure the relays as steady ON, flash mode (ON-OFF-ONOFF, etc.), or pulse mode (ON for a period, then OFF). For flash and pulse modes, the relay Active/Inactive times are selectable. In Local control mode the relays remain active for the event’s duration or for the selectable Hold Time, whichever is longer.
Site design BR100 unit 4.8 to 11.4 cm post power and alarm wiring in conduit mounting height from top of mounting bracket to ground ground level buried conduit to alarm panel & power supply concrete footing rebar through post * Consult the local construction codes for information about using concrete footings in ares where ground freezing occurs.
Site design BR100 alarm reporting The BR100 system reports a sensor alarm when a target disturbs the microwave field. If a large target (e.g., a vehicle) enters the microwave field and blocks the beam, the BR100 sensor goes into alarm and continues the alarm until the object leaves the field. If the calibration parameters are outside the valid range at startup, or during operation, the BR100 system goes into constant alarm until the calibration problem is corrected.
2 Installation The cover on each BR100 unit enclosure is secured with two captive screws that are factory installed to a finger-tight torque specification. There are no user-serviceable components inside the compartment.
LED # Description LED # Description D3 door open: enclosure door open D10 fault: comm fault on B-side D4 USB active: active UCM connection D14 speed: communication speed D5 TXA: transmitting data on A-side D15 duplex: 2-way communications D6 RXA: receiving data on A-side D16 alarm: microwave sensor alarm active D7 fault A: comm fault on A-side D17 fail: major malfunction no detection D8 TXB: transmitting data on B-side D18 heartbeat: indicates health of system D9 RXB: receiving da
Post-mounting procedure 1. Pass the gear clamp through the slots in the mounting bracket. 2. Tighten the mounting bracket assembly on the BR100 unit. 3. On the mounting post, measure the mounting height of the BR100 unit and mark the post at that point. 4. Wrap the gear clamp around the post and tighten until snug against the post so that the BR100 unit is at the correct height (top of mounting bracket is at the measured mark). 5. Aim the BR100 unit at the second mounting post, and using an 8 mm (5/16 in.
post mounting slots mounting bracket 7 mm (0.25 in.) mounting holes Figure 10 Mounting setup Surface mounting procedure 1. Measure the mounting height of the unit from the ground and mark the surface at that point. 2. Using an 11 mm (7/16 in.) wrench, remove the hardware attaching the mounting bracket to the unit. 3. Hold the mounting bracket against the mounting surface so the top of the bracket is level with the mounting height mark and then mark the two holes on the mounting surface. 4.
Transmitter/receiver wiring connections The BR100 wiring connections are made on 45º spring terminal blocks. The spring terminals accept wire sizes from 16 to 24 AWG with a 9 mm (0.35 in.) strip length. The DC power input is made on T4 and the input/output (I/O) connections are made on T4 and T5. Each unit’s auxiliary (AUX) input is available when using Remote control mode (network alarm data communications). The self-test input is available in Local control mode (relay output alarm signaling).
Note The contact closure input to the AUX input must be voltage-free. Relay contact ratings The solid state relays are Form A (N.O.) rated for 60 V @ 100 mA maximum, non-inductive load. The relay contacts are held in the closed position during normal operation and open to signal an event, or if power is lost. Cable ports Each BR100 unit includes one 22 mm (0.875 in.) cable port fitted with a compression gland. Pull the cables through the compression gland, into the enclosure and through the locking nut.
Power over Ethernet For power over Ethernet, a fully managed class 3 PoE switch is recommended. In this configuration, minimum Category 5 shielded Ethernet cable is also required and the maximum distance between the BR100 transmitter/receiver and the PoE switch is 100 m (328 ft.). To use PoE, connect the PoE switch to the Ethernet port on the CCA. Silver Network alarm data communications Note The BR100 units can use either Ethernet or RS-422 for network communications.
maximum 60 devices second device 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 TX A+ TX A RX A+ RX A GN D TX B+ TX B RX B+ RX B GN D TX A+ TX A RX A+ RX A GN D TX B+ TX B RX B+ RX B GN D 1 2 3 4 5 last device TX A+ TX ARX A+ RX A GN D TX B+ TX B RX B+ RX B GN D first device 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 shield 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 shield 1 2 3 4 5 Network Interface Unit 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 shield TX A+ TX ARX A+ RX A GN D TX B+ TX B RX B+ RX B GN D shield 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 shield shield lightni
Stacking BR100 units To increase the height of the microwave field, it is possible to stack two units on one mounting post. The initial mounting height of the lower unit is 55 cm (22 in.) and the upper unit is 1.35 m (4.4 ft.) Each BR100 sensor must use a different Frequency Pair. To ensure maximum signal isolation, use Frequency Pairs that are at least two numbers apart. Do not use Frequency Pairs that are adjacent, consecutive numbers (e.g., use Frequency Pairs 1, 3 rather than 1, 2).
3 Setup and calibration Setup Note BR100 setup and calibration should be performed by a qualified technician. BR100 setup and calibration 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 USB.
Setup Transmitter setup 1. Remove the cover from the BR100 transmitter unit enclosure and use the USB cable to connect the UCM computer to the USB port on the PCB. 2. Start the UCM application and establish a connection.
Setup Setting the transmitter unit’s Frequency Pair 1. With the UCM connected to the transmitter unit, select the Config tab. set the transmitter’s network address update the transmitter’s firmware select the Locale (region of operation) select the Frequency Pair the Power level displays (based on the selected Locale) Figure 19 UCM Config tab (transmitter unit) 2. If required, use the arrows to specify the Locale for this BR100 transmitter.
Setup Receiver setup After setting the transmitter’s Locale and Frequency Pair, the receiver can be setup and calibrated. 1. Connect the UCM to the receiver unit, and then select the Config tab. 2. Set the receiver’s Locale and Frequency Pair to match the transmitter’s settings. 3. For a Silver Network based receiver, set a unique network Address. 4. Enter the paired transmitter’s serial number (or click the button). 5. Download the configuration changes to the receiver unit.
Setup Network configuration For BR100 units that use network alarm data communications, you must define the network type under the Network Cfig tab. The network configuration can be set only by using a direct USB connection between the UCM computer and the USB port on the unit. 1. Specify the type of alarm data network (Silver Loop, or Silver Star). 2. For the Silver Star (Ethernet) you specify the IP Address, the Subnet Mask and the Gateway IP Address (if required). 3.
Setup R1 values (single resistor supervision) R1 values (dual resistor supervision) R2 values (dual resistor supervision) 820 1.1 k 820 1k 2.2 k 1.1 k 1.1 k 4.3 k 2.2 k 1.2 k 4.7 k 3.3 k 1.5 k 5.1 k 5.6 k 2.2 k 5.6 k 3.3 k 4.7 k 5.1 k 5.6 k Table 5 Selectable resistor values Input configuration procedure (Local control mode) 1. Select the Aux Cfig tab on the UCM window. 2. Set the Filter Window. 3. Save and download the configuration changes to the unit. 4.
Setup 1. Select a relay (the parameters listed below a relay apply only to that relay). 2. Specify the Hold/Active Time parameter. 3. Specify the conditions from the Local Aux Control Activation field under which this relay will activate. 4. Repeat this procedure for the second relay. 5. Save and download the configuration changes to the BR100 unit. 6. Repeat this procedure for the second BR100 unit.
Receiver calibration Receiver calibration Once the BR100 transmitter and receiver are setup and configured, perform the receiver calibration. CAUTION Ensure that the microwave detection zone is not disturbed during the calibration process. 1. On the receiver’s UCM Status tab, select the Recalibrate button. The receiver performs a self-calibration.
Receiver calibration Note See Verifying the BR100 alignment on page 37 for information about using the UCM plot display to determine the received signal strength. The following procedure is best done with two people (one at the receiver and one at the transmitter). However, it can also be done by one person walking back and forth. 1. Connect the UCM to the receiver and select the Recalibrate button. Note the displayed RSSI value once the self-calibration is complete. 2.
System verification tests System verification tests Once the setup and calibration procedures are completed, test and verify the BR100 sensor. The type of tests recommended to verify the proper operation of the BR100 system depends on the type of installation, and your site specific security requirements (see Site design on page 5).
System verification tests set the Thresholds conduct tests NAR = nuisance alarm rate NAs = nuisance alarms microwave alarms? raise Threshold(s) N lower Threshold(s) Y N too many NAs? monitor NAR Recalibrate button Y verify installation installation OK? Y N correct problems monitor NAR too many NAs? Y N calibration complete Figure 22 BR100 verification test flow chart BR100 Product Guide Page 33
4 Maintenance This section details the recommended BR100 unit maintenance, site maintenance and testing required to ensure proper operation. BR100 unit maintenance Twice per year following major seasonal changes, inspect and clean the microwave units: • Use a soft damp cloth to wipe off the antenna covers. • Verify the mounting hardware is tight and corrosion free. • Ensure that the mounting post is firmly anchored and plumb.
BR100 testing The amount and type of testing depend on your security requirements and installation. • High Security Zone - detection of an intruder stomach-crawling perpendicular to the beam, and log rolling parallel to the beam. • Medium Security Zone - detection of an intruder crawling on hands and knees. • Low Security Zone - detection of an upright walking intruder (beam-break alarm).
Verifying the BR100 alignment If the BR100 sensor is encountering detection problems it is possible that one of the unit’s may be out of alignment. The UCM includes a received signal strength indicator (RSSI) that indicates the signal strength at the receiver unit. Make minor adjustments to the alignment of both units to see if the RSSI can be increased. (operational range D9 to D6) Figure 23 UCM response plot 1. Remove the cover from the receiver unit. 2. Connect the UCM and note the RSSI value. 3.
Updating the firmware Updating the firmware To update the BR100 unit’s firmware, begin by establishing a UCM connection. Select the Browse button, then navigate to the location of the .XDU file. In the Program field, select the Application button. Wait while the UCM downloads the .XDU file to the processor. Select abort to cancel the update. Once the programming is complete, select Close. To keep the processor’s current calibration data select the Current Active radio button Select the .
Transmitter/Receiver General a Specifications Power consumption • 1.2 W per unit (max.) Operating range • 5 m to 100 m (16.4 ft. to 328 ft.) Beam width • 20 cm to 4 m (8 in. to 13.1 ft.) Velocity response • 3 cm/sec to 15 m/sec (1.2 in./sec to 50 ft./sec) • height - 15.6 cm (6.1 in.) • width - 15.5 cm (6.1 in.) • depth - 5.6 cm (2.2 in.) Mounting post size (OD) • 4.8 to 11.4 cm (1 7/8 to 4 1/2 in.) Weight • 0.34 kg (0.
b Component Parts list Part Number Description BR100 microwave sensor system BR100 sensor system E5FG0101 BR100 transmitter and receiver pair BR100 transmitter unit transmitter unit E5EM0101 replacement transmitter unit BR100 receiver unit receiver unit E5EM0102 replacement receiver unit BR100 accessories UCM 00SW0100 Universal Configuration Module software, Windows-based application, setup, calibration and diagnostic tool UCM cable GE0444 UCM interface cable, 3 m, USB (connects PC running U
