FlexZone Product Guide Page 25
2 Installation
Installing the sensor cable
Cable handling rules
The FlexZone sensor cable converts minute vibrations in the fence fabric into electrical signals.
Any damage to the cable from mishandling or poor installation practices will have a negative effect
on the system’s performance.
• DO NOT bend, twist, jerk, knot, or kink the sensor cable.
• DO NOT nick or scrape the sensor cable’s outer jacket.
• Avoid tight turns in the sensor cable, the minimum bend radius for FlexZone sensor cable is
10 cm (4 in.) and for armored FlexZone cable is 15 cm (6 in.).
• DO NOT place objects on the sensor cable or allow anyone to stand or walk on the cable.
• DO NOT allow the cable to fall off the side of the cable reel.
• DO NOT apply excessive tension to the sensor cable at any time.
• When using cable ties to attach the sensor cable to a fence, install the ties by hand and pull
them hand-tight until snug.
• DO NOT use mechanical tighteners to attach cable ties to a fence.
• DO NOT allow the sensor cable to be pinched between the fence and a fence post, or any
other object.
• Keep the ends of the sensor cable clean and dry. If water enters the loose tube it can cause
corrosion and potentially freeze in the winter, which will have a negative effect on sensitivity.
CAUTION FlexZone sensor cable must be conditioned before it is attached to
the fence.
CAUTION When installing FlexZone sensor cable during periods of freezing
weather (below 0º C, 32º F) extra care must be taken as the sensor
cable is less flexible, and the polypropylene cable ties can be prone to
failure.
Note The number of cable passes required on a fence depends on the
height of the fence, the type of fence, and the required level of
security (see Fence height recommendations
on page 16).
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