AUTOGUARD PORTABLE INTRUDER DETECTOR USER MANUAL
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1. activating telephone diallers The two pole terminal 1s provided as standard while the 15 way connector 1s supplied to special order only Base Station Alarm Outputs A universal normally open contact available via the two terminal posts This output closes momentarily on receipt of a valid alarm signal from any of the 8 zones A 15 pin D Connector Pin 1 7 Alarms 1 7 Pin 9 Output common for all alarms Pin 8 amp N C 10 14 Pin 15 Alarm 8 These outputs are clean normally open giving momentary closure when a signal 1s received from any zone system Code Transmission and Settings On each activation an AUTOGUARD detection head transmits two separate signal codes back to the base station A third low battery code will be transmitted when required OPERATION amp DEPLOYMENT The Autoguard is a completely self contained portable intruder detection system demanding minimal skill during deployment and subsequent operation Capable of monitoring up to eight separate zones from a single monitoring unit it provides invaluable protection for a vast range of security operations where mobility and versatility are the prime operational requirements The Autoguard system is supplied in a robust protective case complete with the following items A battery mains operated base station monitoring unit complete with alarm outputs and integrated radio receiver Eight coded battery powered detection heads for portable deployment on2. AUTOGUARD PORTABLE INTRUDER DETECTOR USER MANUAL 1 8 M lt M r Li F E s NU PUBLICATION REVISION RECORD Ne ew 1 5 00 Includes new style detectors anl Manual MII 00 B JjAddiionofISO9000Logo 91 05 C Edited 143 08 D New Explorer CasePhoto CONTENTS PUBLICATION REVISION RECORD2 CONTENTS3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 4 DETECTION HEADS 6 BASE 5 8 OPERATION amp DEPLOYMENT 10 DETECTOR DEPLOYMENT 10 BASE STATION DEPLOYMENT 12 FAULT FINDING QUESTIONS 13 APPENDIX 15 DETECTOR BATTERY ENDURANCE 15 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The Autoguard System consists of the following Carry Case Base Station x 1 off complete with Antenna Detection Heads x 8 off complete with Antennas Bungee Straps x 16 off Small Tripods x 8 off Mains Charging Lead x 1 off User Manual Repeater Optional Point to Point Application Detector Detector Ces 1 N ps Control Detector Point to Multi Point Application A A R Y P Detector Detector TS A Control Repeater 8 DETECTION HEADS Each detection head 1s a self contained battery powered unit capable of transmitting a coded alarm signal to the central monitoring station Any number of similarly coded heads or a repeater may be deployed in up to eight separate zones Each sensor 1s
3. capable of continuous operation for up to 10 years See appendix for battery endurance Alarm response 1s by way of passive infrared detection The active alarmed area 1s a 30 meter beam detection zone from the sensor faceplate This gives excellent selective positioning control when deploying the units for example running along a fence line across an entrance door or corridor The units are permanently activated Note Environmental conditions may reduce the distance As the heads are permanently active they are ready for immediate deployment as and when required Optimum detection 1s achieved when mounted approximately 2m above ground level and positioned so that target movement will be across the zone rather than towards or away from the unit It is important to avoid situations where two or more heads can trigger simultaneously as this can corrupt the transmission to the base station Once deployed the detection zone should be walk tested using the base station on battery power Note Once activated the head has a reset time of approximately 5 seconds after movement has ceased The detection zones are indicated in the diagrams below DETECTION ZONE SIDE VIEW DETECTION ZONE PLAN VIEW BASE STATION The unit 1s lightweight and 16 intended for mains operation but also contains an internal rechargeable battery capable of providing up to 36 hours of portable use For example walk tes
4. d this will not effect the application With all or several Detector units deployed you may have several alarms showing this 1s OK as they would have been activated during deployment To acknowledge the alarm s flick the Reset toggle switch down all alarms should clear 1f not check the detector set up that nothing 1s activating the unit prematurely It is always required that you walk test each detector location covers the area you wish to monitor and that no moving objects you wish to ignore do not set off the detector s Once the Base Station 15 activated you can choose whether you want the activation audio able or silent This 1s done by selecting which criteria you wish using the toggle switch on the Base Station In either case the alarm LED will glow and indicate which detector has been activated Again to acknowledge this use the Reset button If you wish the Base Station could be used up to 36 hours powered by its own internal batteries this facility 1s normally used during the setting up period Antenna that attaches to the Monitor Unit Base Station FAULT FINDING QUESTIONS EN Was the unit damaged during shipment Has the unit been dropped Have you walk tested the PIR system Note make sure heads are not pointing in the same direction Have you let the detector acclimatise to its environment Base unit fully charged Is there a road or footpath close to the zone Are there people
5. site as required capable of transmitting a radio signal back to the base station giving location number of alarmed area Operating instructions DETECTOR DEPLOYMENT 1 Remove the Detector from its carry case 2 Install the Detector s in their final locations On a wall or flat surface Stand the Detector Unit on its freestanding base On a Pole or Tree Strap the Detector Unit to a Pole or Tree using two bungee straps over the top and bottom of the mount bracket 3 Remove the blanking cover from the Detector Hidden Post Mounted O 1 7 3 Pi J er AUTOGUARD HEAD SAN Ol _ Naya ma V T B 12 IF n SBE C I CI r EXHIBITS em A en u 7 lt j gt Xe 2 Ng p V N lle S n EI NG Public Place NOTE If the Detector Heads NOT activated on a regular basis i e during your daily weekly walk test they can go to sleep and their performance 15 reduced BASE STATION DEPLOYMENT Power up the Base Station by connecting the mains lead into the back of the unit and using the toggle switch marked ON OFF switch on the Base Station The LED marked Mains will glow yellow indicating power 1s supplied to the unit The LED marked Charging may also glow yellow if the internal rechargeable batteries are at a certain voltage level This led indicates the unit 1s also being charge
6. ting etc The battery 1s charged automatically during mains operation The base station can also be powered by an external 12V DC supply e g by acar cigar lighter socket The internal battery 1s charged during this mode of operation This facility 1s available to special order only A single on off switch this illuminates the yellow power indicator next to the switch The alarm sounder may be set to one of three modes Off Steady or Pulse by way of the audible alarm switch The nine bank LED display indicates an alarm condition by the individual zone numbers and remains illuminated until the reset switch 1s activated The incoming alarm signal also triggers the sounder depending on the mode setting The reset switch 1s used to extinguish any illuminated zone LED s as and when required It will also reset the low battery warning The sounder will operate again 1f a new alarm is received from a zone already illuminated on the LED display prior to reset The low battery indicator lluminates on receipt of low battery warning transmitted by any of the detection heads See notes on Detector Head Batteries On the rear of the unit either a two pole terminal is fitted for providing a single common output for all alarms and 15 pin socket is fitted for additionally supplying individual outputs for all eight alarms The individual outputs can be used for example to position CCTV cameras while the common output is suitable for
7. using mobile phones near the detectors How high and where is the detector mounted Is the detector pointing into direct sun light or to a surface shined upon by sunlight 10 How many false alarms are you receiving ll the alarms from one particular detector 12 What kind of site movement is around the protected zones i e vehicles people 13 What are the detectors pointing at 14 Are there any overlapping areas covered by the detector heads 15 Do you keep the base connected to the mains AG 16 Did the fault occur suddenly or over a period of time 2 N ON WT R WALK TESTING 1 8 fo 2 1 metres high zk TEST EACH HEAD AT EACH RANGE m as st xx zu Ea Ko m m A m o tes Ge gt M d APPENDIX DETECTOR BATTERY ENDURANCE No alarms 1 alarm 24h 2 alarms 24h 10 alarms 24h 24 alarms 24h Note typical values at 25 DAYS 5606 DAYS 5461 DAYS 3523 DAYS 443 DAYS 3443 YEARS 15 36 YEARS 14 96 YEARS 14 58 YEARS 12 14 YEARS 9 43
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