Need help?Do you have a question about the SENSTAR OmniTrax and is the answer not in the manual?
Overview of the OmniTrax sensor system, its technology, and components.
Details on minimum lengths, segments, zones, burial depth, and spacing for sensor cables.
Explains the process of calibrating the OmniTrax system using UCM software.
Outlines the process and considerations for conducting a site survey for OmniTrax installation.
Details the need for accurate measurements during site surveys, including perimeter and obstructions.
Discusses how seasonal weather changes can affect system performance and require recalibration.
Covers built-in and additional lightning protection measures for the system components.
Guides on reviewing drawings and verifying site survey information for accurate planning.
Describes various soil and man-made surfaces for cable installation and their impact.
Details different soil types (light, heavy clay) and their characteristics affecting detection.
Explains installation considerations for concrete, asphalt, and crushed stone mediums.
Outlines methods to protect buried sensor cables from damage and environmental factors.
Provides guidance on protecting sensor cables when crossing roads and sidewalks.
Provides a table of minimum separation distances from various obstacles based on soil type.
Explains how to splice non-detecting cable to bypass obstacles in the active cable path.
Explains how metal objects affect detection fields and provides guidelines for planning around them.
Details using UCM to set sections of cable as inactive for areas where detection isn't needed.
Describes splicing non-detecting cable sections to bypass obstacles or metal fences.
Explains how to increase lead-in cable length or repair damaged sections using splices.
Guides on using site survey information to create a perimeter layout plan.
Specifies minimum cable length requirements for standalone and connected processors.
Discusses recommended burial depths based on soil type and potential obstacles.
Details recommended and minimum spacing between TX and RX sensor cables.
Guides on positioning decouplers at cable set ends to terminate RF signals and manage clutter.
Describes using terminators at the end of perimeters for detection field and data flow termination.
Explains methods for supervising sensor cables (Clutter, Cable Pair, Cable Set).
Details how to select and define alarm zones based on communication methods and processor capabilities.
Offers guidelines for determining optimal locations for processors and enclosures.
Discusses power requirements for OmniTrax processors and available power supply options.
Outlines methods for powering the system: via sensor cables, local or network power.
Details powering systems with multiple processors using 48 VDC network power supplies.
Describes the optional 6 VDC backup battery kit for maintaining operation during power loss.
Explains how alarm data is communicated via relay outputs or the Silver Network.
Details the default mode where the processor controls I/O, with relays for alarms and inputs for self-test.
Describes how the host system controls relays and uses AUX inputs for auxiliary devices in remote mode.
Recommends setting up a maintenance network for remote access to standalone processors.
Lists available methods for OmniTrax alarm data communications.
Recommends additional lightning protection for circuits and cables exposed to storms.
Guides on modifying the cable path to account for obstacles and zone layouts.
Lists information to indicate on site plans, including perimeter length, segments, zones, and bypasses.
Specifies details to indicate on site plans regarding component placement and wiring.
Instructions to prepare a diagram showing connections between system components.
Provides examples of site plans for standalone and network-based OmniTrax systems.
Discusses using dual trench installation with 1.5m spacing, or narrow spacing if space is limited.
Recommends burial depths for natural soils and heavy soils, and gradual depth changes.
Addresses compromising between detection zone and obstacle avoidance for optimal performance.
Guides on avoiding irrigation pipes and electrical cables, and shielding when necessary.
Advises on protecting sensor cables from landscaping activities using burial depth or barriers.
Details using PVC conduit for protecting sensor cables crossing roads and sidewalks.
Provides practical tips for trenching, cable laying, and backfilling during installation.
Describes the features and mounting options of the OmniTrax processor enclosure.
Explains the requirement for a low resistance earth ground connection for the OmniTrax processor.
Guides on installing the telecom enclosure in a concrete base for outdoor protection.
Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the telecom enclosure and its components.
Guides on positioning concrete forms and pouring concrete for the enclosure base.
Details mounting the OmniTrax bracket and enclosure within the telecom enclosure.
Provides instructions for mounting the processor enclosure indoors on a stable surface.
Discusses mounting the OmniTrax enclosure in a user-provided enclosure.
Covers the procedure for removing and replacing the processor and its backplate.
Outlines the general steps for installing sensor cables and fittings for optimal performance.
Provides general guidelines applicable to all cable types for successful installation.
Details procedures for preparing trenches in various soil and surface mediums.
Provides specific width and depth requirements for trenches based on soil type and installation method.
Guides on excavating trenches while maintaining consistent cable spacing and burial depth.
Details trench preparation and cable laying for narrow spacing in a single trench.
Explains burying sensor cables directly in native soil for dual trench installations.
Provides guidelines for cable burial when crushed stone is used as a topping or surface treatment.
Covers installation procedures for sensor cables buried under asphalt surfaces.
Outlines modified installation techniques required for moderate and heavy clay soils.
Covers cutting slots in concrete for cable installation and managing surface cracks.
Explains how to slope slots and trenches at media transitions for proper cable burial.
Provides a table of slot dimensions for various applications and cable types.
Guides on cutting basic slots in concrete, including corner preparation and cleaning.
Details packing slots with backer rods and sealing them with sealant or tape.
Describes three methods for above ground berm installations using fabric, sand, and stone.
Explains how to manage cable crossovers and separations at the start of sensor cables.
Guides on laying and anchoring lead-in cables and aligning red bands at the start point.
Provides instructions for digging trenches for lead-in cables to the processor.
Outlines steps for dispensing sensor cables from reels and inspecting them for damage.
Explains how to dispense sensor cables from reels, ensuring proper handling and inspection.
Details the procedure for installing ferrite beads on lead-in cables for signal dampening.
Provides a procedure for installing TNC connectors on OC2 sensor cables using specific kits.
Step-by-step guide for preparing and installing connectors on OC2 sensor cables.
Details the stripping dimensions and preparation steps for OC2 sensor cable connector installation.
Covers the process of assembling the connector onto the prepared OC2 sensor cable.
Provides procedures for installing connectors on SC1 and SC2 sensor cables using specific kits.
Lists dimensions for stripping outer jackets and preparing SC1/SC2 cables for connectors.
Covers procedures for terminating unused cable sides and installing decouplers and terminators.
Explains how to disable and supervise unused cable sides using UCM settings.
Details how to properly seal heatshrink over decouplers and splices using a heat gun.
Provides installation procedures for OC2/SC2 decouplers using two different methods.
Explains the recommended technique using active loops for superior detection at decouplers.
Details an alternative method using adjoining trenches for processor-to-processor connections.
Guides on installing decouplers in concrete or asphalt slots, using wider slots and a lazy-S pattern.
Covers two revised techniques for connecting SC1 sensor cables through decouplers.
Provides procedures for installing terminators on OC2/SC2 sensor cables in concrete slots.
Covers procedures for splicing sensor cables, including required equipment and key considerations.
Details adding OC2 lead-in cable and splicing it to detecting cable sections.
Guides on adding SC1/SC2 lead-in cable and splicing it to existing lead-in or detecting cables.
Explains how to splice non-detecting cable to bypass obstacles, including ferrite bead placement.
Lists necessary equipment for performing cable integrity tests, including multimeter and jumper wires.
Defines a cable pair as two sensor cables connected by a decoupler and illustrates the setup.
Defines a cable set and its connection to processors, decouplers, and terminators.
Lists the required tests: continuity, insulation resistance, leakage resistance, and cable-pair continuity.
Details the procedure for testing continuity of individual sensor cables using a multimeter.
Explains how to test the isolation of the center conductor from the outer cable conductor.
Describes testing for leakage resistance between the connector shell and ground rod.
Details testing continuity for cable pairs connected via network decouplers.
Outlines testing continuity for cable sets in open-ended perimeters using a terminator.
Explains performing a surface test to identify problems before burying cables, using UCM and magnitude plots.
Introduces common cable faults like ground faults and decoupler faults and how to identify them.
Explains ground faults caused by outer jacket damage and their potential intermittent nature.
Discusses faults caused by improperly sealed decouplers, leading to ground faults.
Lists equipment needed for fault testing, including UCM, multimeter, and fault locators.
Guides on locating cable damage, often near recent construction, and assessing its severity.
Provides instructions for replacing faulty decouplers and testing the connections.
Explains how to classify cable damage (superficial, minor, moderate, severe) based on cut length.
Details repairing minor cuts or scrapes on the outer jacket with mastic and vinyl tape.
Covers repairing minor damage (<1 cm) to OC2/SC2 cables by splicing and sealing.
Explains how to repair moderate cable damage by cutting and splicing new cable sections.
Outlines procedures for repairing severe detecting sensor cable damage based on section length.
Details repairing severe damage (<3m) by cutting out the section and splicing in new cable.
Guides on replacing damaged sections longer than 3m, emphasizing matching graded foil opening.
Covers options for repairing damaged lead-in cable, including repositioning or splicing.
Details wiring and fuse installation for the 48 VDC network power supply.
Lists requirements for sensor cable power fuses (F3, F4) based on processor configuration.
Describes the auxiliary power supply module that mounts on the enclosure door.
Guides on installing the optional 6 VDC rechargeable backup battery kit for power continuity.
Provides instructions for routing wiring and cables within the telecom style enclosure.
Details wiring the tamper switch from the telecom enclosure to the OmniTrax processor.
Illustrates and lists the various features and connectors on the OmniTrax processor.
Guides on making I/O wiring connections on removable terminal blocks using appropriate wire sizes.
Outlines steps for connecting lead-in cables and I/O wiring to the processor's bulkhead connectors.
Lists available transmission media and maximum separation distances for Silver Network connections.
Details relay configuration options in network control mode, including latching, flash, and pulse modes.
Explains voltage sensing inputs and their configuration for auxiliary devices in remote control mode.
Guides on installing sensor cable lightning arrestors and connecting them to the processor and ground.
Details the procedure for replacing gas capsules in lightning arrestors, recommending regular replacement.
Provides steps for installing auxiliary cards like NIC, ROC, or UIC onto the processor.
Describes the function and variants of the Network Interface Card for Silver Network communication.
Details the Relay Output Card (ROC) for adding 8 additional relay outputs to the processor.
Explains the Universal Input Card (UIC) for adding 8 additional inputs to the processor.
Provides an overview of the calibration process, including initial setup and sensitivity profiling.
Guides on assigning unique network addresses to processors for Silver Network communications.
Details how to set up processor synchronization to prevent mutual interference in network systems.
Outlines the process of setting initial parameters like cable type, supervision mode, and sync settings.
Describes enabling the battery charging circuit for the optional local backup battery.
Guides on configuring processor I/O control modes and adding auxiliary option cards.
Explains creating a sensitivity profile and determining recommended transmitter power.
Details the procedure for performing a centerline cable walk to record the sensitivity profile.
Guides on editing the sensitivity profile to exclude unusable signal sections near startup or decouplers.
Addresses challenges in finding adequate detection signal points and avoiding trimmed dead spots.
Explains setting the transmitter power based on UCM recommendations, considering signal-to-noise ratio.
Outlines system setup after calibration, including cable margin, segments, zones, and network communication.
Guides on adjusting the alarm threshold for the full length of detecting cable.
Explains how to divide detecting cable into segments and assign them to alarm zones.
Details setting the lead-in cable segment to Zone 0 for non-reporting.
Guides on defining detecting cable segments and assigning zone numbers for alarm reporting.
Explains how to set individual cable margins for segments to adjust sensitivity in specific areas.
Covers testing and adjusting target speed settings to meet detection requirements for various target speeds.
Details using STC filters to prevent spurious signals and enhance detection of slow-moving targets.
Guides on configuring processor inputs and outputs via the UCM's Aux Cfig tab.
Details selectable input configurations, including resistor values and supervision schemes.
Step-by-step guide for configuring input parameters like supervision and resistor values.
Guides on configuring relay activation modes (latching, flash, pulse) and active/inactive times.
Explains how to link defined cable segments to processor or ROC relays for alarm signalling.
Guides on selecting network connection types and synchronization modes using the UCM.
Explains the clutter display for identifying potential cable faults based on changes in clutter levels.
Details how to use historic clutter levels and variance parameters for cable supervision alarms.
Outlines testing system settings by performing multiple crossings and recording magnitude response plots.
Guides on precisely locating the detection field centerline using cable locators or crossings for recalibration.
Provides an overview of the Silver Network's communication backbone and its point-to-point system.
Details key components of the Silver Network, including NM, NIU, and NICs.
Describes the function and availability of the Network Manager software for alarm data management.
Explains the NIU's role as a gateway device translating data between NM and network devices.
Details the function and variants of the NIC required for processor communication on the Silver Network.
Describes the OmniTrax sensor system's covert, high-security nature and volumetric detection field.
Explains the XField sensor system's terrain-following capabilities and electrostatic detection field.
Details the FlexZone system's use of coaxial cables on fences to detect vibrations.
Describes the FlexPS system's use of microphonic sensor cable on fences to detect disturbances.
Introduces the LM100 system combining LED lighting and vibration detection sensors.
Explains the FiberPatrol FP400's use of fiber optic sensor cables for fence intrusion detection.
Details the 16I/16O processor's analog inputs and relay outputs for host system communication.
Describes the UltraWave sensor for perimeter intrusion detection using microwave technology.
Explains the UltraLink I/O system for providing I/O points to the security management system.
Details the UCM software's role in configuration, calibration, and maintenance of Silver Network devices.
Describes the repeater's function in amplifying and reshaping data signals to extend network distances.
Outlines recommended Silver Network configurations, including closed-loop and linear setups.
Lists key specifications for the Silver Network, including data rate, devices, and transmission media.
Details selectable options for network communication and processor synchronization via UCM.
Illustrates wiring diagrams for EIA-422, sensor cable, and fiber optic based Silver Networks.
Explains setting up redundant Network Managers and security management applications for failover.
Provides mapping of OmniTrax input and output points to Silver Network and StarNet 1000 systems.
Provides a comprehensive list of OmniTrax system components, part numbers, and descriptions.
Lists specifications for the OmniTrax processor, including dimensions, power, and operating parameters.
Details the control adjustments available via the UCM, including sensitivity, margins, and target speeds.
Lists various connectors used on the processor, including TNC, terminal blocks, and USB ports.
Describes the processor's relay outputs and sensor alarm relays, including their ratings.
Lists the various LEDs on the processor and their functions for status indication.
Details the supervision features for the enclosure, sensor cables, and processor operation.
Outlines lightning protection measures on I/O, outputs, communication lines, and power inputs.
Specifies the requirement for earth ground connection at each processor for optimal performance.
Lists available auxiliary cards like NIC, ROC, and UIC and their functionalities.
Details specifications for OC2, SC1, and SC2 sensor cables, including lengths and minimum requirements.
Lists specifications for the 48 VDC network power supply, including enclosure and output.
Details specifications for the 12 VDC standalone power supply, including enclosure and output.
Lists specifications for the auxiliary power supply module, including power input and output.
Provides an overview of the Silver Network, including network control, devices, and transmission media.
Details Network Manager software functions for controlling Silver Network sensors and reporting status.
Guides on using UCM to establish connections and assign outputs for reporting OmniTrax alarms via UltraLink I/O.
General| Brand | SENSTAR |
|---|---|
| Model | OmniTrax |
| Category | Accessories |
| Language | English |
To Next Page
