SENSTAR OmniTrax - Omnitrax Cable Set Separation

Planning the cable path
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OmniTrax cable set separation
There are two distinct cases in which the cable separation rules are different:
• Synchronized processors are connected through decouplers, or through data cables.
Processor synchronization prevents closely located OmniTrax systems from interfering with
each other. Synchronized processors require 30 cm (1 ft.) side by side separation, and no
separation for end to end cables.
• Unsynchronized processors are independent (standalone) OmniTrax systems and must
follow minimum separation distances between the two cable sets to prevent mutual
interference. Figure 14:
illustrates this concept.
Figure 13: Gradual turns in concrete (slots)
Figure 14: Cable set separation distances for unsynchronized processors
1. Mark the inside cable path using 2 straight lines to make a 90º
turn around the corner.
2. At the intersection of the 2 lines, mark out a square with sides
that are one half of dimension X (X = 3.6 m minimum).
3. From the lower inside corner of the square, measure 3.6 m to
the intersection point of the lower cable path.
4. Mark a line to join the intersection point of the lower cable path
and the lower inside corner of the square.
5. Repeat the 3.6 m measurement to the intersection point of the
upper cable path.
6. Mark a line to join the intersection point of the lower cable path
and the lower inside corner of the square.
7. Cut the inside slot along the marked cable path.
8. Measure the specified cable spacing around the turn, and mark
the outside cable path.
9. Cut the outside slot along the marked cable path.
To make a 90º turn ina hard surface, make 3 turns of 30º.
Each turn must be separated by at least 3.6 m (12 ft.).
Begin with the inside turn.
maintain consistent cable
spacing throughout the turn
X = 3.6 m (12 ft.)
(minimum)
cable sets in parallel (side by side)
parallel
separation
distance
30 m (100 ft.)
minimum
cable sets in series (end to end)
series separation distance
45 m (150 ft.) minimum
end of detecting sensor cable
second cable set
first cable set
second cable set
first cable set