FORTEZA TRIBO-M User manual

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TRIBOELECTRIC GUARD ALARM
FOR PERIMETER AREAS
“FORTEZA TRIBO-M”
Operation Installation manual
Document Part Number FOR2012-09-03
2012

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1. General information 3
1.1. Purpose 3
1.2. Operating Conditions 4
1.3. Technical characteristics 5
1.4. Standard equipment 6
2. Principle of operation and design 7
2.1. Principle of Operation 7
2.2. Design 7
2.2.1. Sensitive element (SE-86) 7
2.2.2. Non sensitive element (NON-SE86) 7
2.2.3. Signal-Processing Unit (TRIBO-M) 7
2.2.4. Connection sleeve (CS) 8
2.2.5. End sleeve (ES) 8
2.2.6. Converter USB - RS485 (RS485) 8
2.2.7. Plastic ties 8
3. Application 9
3.1. Flexible Fence (Fig. 1) 9
3.2. Barbed-Element Fence (Fig. 1d) 13
3.3. Fence Made of Flat (Round) Reinforced Barbed Tape (Fig. 1e) 14
3.4. Wooden and rigid fence 15
3.5. Detection zones 23
4. Serviceability check 25
5. Installation and preparation for use 25
5.1. General 25
5.2. SPU TRIBO-M installation and connection 26
5.3. Sensitive element Laying 28
5.4. Connection of sensitive element with non-sensitive element 29
5.5. End sleeve connection 30
6. The procedure of programming 31
6.1. Software installation 32
6.2. Programming from a PC 33
6.3. Setting the COM port 34
6.4. Select or check of the inputs functions 35
6.5. Check system working status 35
6.6. LF or HF frequency adjustment 36
6.6.1. Setting the system sensitivity for LF 38
6.6.2. Setting the system sensitivity for HF 42
7. Check of output relays 48
8. System parameters 49
9. Operation of the system log 50
10. Setting the parameters of the RS-485 communication 51

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Contained in the Operation Installation Manual is the information on the design and technical
characteristics of the triboelectric guard alarm “Tribo-M” meant for perimeter areas (hereinafter referred to as
guard alarm) as well as the information on its installation and use.
1. General information
1.1 Purpose
Triboelectric single-position passive and unmasked guard alarm “Tribo-M” with surface detection zone
is designed for extended perimeter areas and is used as a stationary unit.
The guard alarm for perimeter fences mean to generate alarm signals after the local
deformation/vibration of the fence and the sensitive element fastened to it in the case of an unauthorized
penetration by climbing over the fence, without any facility, and as a result - deformation/vibration of the fence
and the sensitive element over its fasteners.
The guard alarm ensures the monitoring of the sensitive element integrity (the element of tribo electric
effect), the connecting element being checked as well. On their damage (short-circuit or broken element) the
guard alarm generates an alarm signal on the fault.

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1.2. Operating Conditions
The guard alarm is intended for continuous round-the-clock operation. Its performance is maintained
within the set normal values. The guard alarm does not generate the false “Alarm” signals on and after exposure
to the outdoor environmental factors (OEF) given in Table 1.1.
Table 1.1
OEF
Description
Value
Acoustic noise
Is not regulated
Elevated ambient temperature
Elevated operating temperature
+ 50 oC
Low ambient temperature
Low operating temperature
- 40 oC
Elevated humidity
Up to 98% at a temperature of +35 oC
Is not regulated with a signal-processing unit (SPU) installed in
the metal alarm cabinet
Low humidity
Is not regulated
Rain
Is not regulated
Hoar-frost and ice-crusted
ground Thickness (at wind speed)
2 mm
(10 m/s)
Dew
Is not regulated
Blanket of snow
Is not regulated
Fog
Of any intensity
Saline (sea) fog
Of any intensity
Dust (sand)
Particles circulation speed
10 m/s
Dust (sand) flow density
5 kg/m2/s
Ultra-violet solar radiation
Is not regulated
Wind
Mean wind speed
20 m/s
Maximum wind speed value
30 m/s
Blizzards and sand-storms
Of any intensity
Ground
Maximum sub grade slope for the fence
30 deg.
Terrain irregularities along the fence axis
± 0,30
Herbage
Is not regulated
Flood
For fence - depth
0.3 m

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Table 1.1 continued
OEF
Description
Value
One-man movement,
movement of several people
(from 3 to 5 men) and big
animals
Distance to the guarded zone 0.5 m
Driving of wheeled, full-track
and electric-battery vehicles
Distance to the guarded zone (working on LF)
Distance to the guarded zone (working on HF)
1.5 m
6 m
Railway freight and passenger
Distance to the guarded zone (working on LF)
Distance to the guarded zone (working on HF)
15 m
45 m
Power lines (up to 500kV)
Distance to the guarded zone
5 m
Exposure to the radar
electromagnetic field
Is not regulated (with a signal-processing unit installed in the
metal alarm cabinet)
Exposure to the ultra-short
pulses of the electromagnetic
field
Is not regulated (with a signal-processing unit installed in the
metal alarm cabinet)
Exposure to the momentum
neutron flux Is not regulated
Influence of birds and small
animals over the fence
components:
-birds
-small animals
Weight 1 (5) kg
up to 20 kg
1.3. Technical characteristicsTHE MAIN TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
-The maximum length of the sensitive element (Forteza sensitive element) in a single zone up to 300 m;
-The maximum length of the non-sensitive element (Forteza non-sensitive element) in a single zone up to
300 m;
-Entrance areas 4 independent zones;
-Relay outputs 4 independent outputs;

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-Power source 9-36 V (DC);
-With voltage drop below 5 V the guard alarm goes into the “Alarm” mod. ;
-Current consumption < 100 mA;
-Operating temperature from -40 °C to +50 °C;
-Alarm, tamper output dry relay contact;
-The duration of alarm signal is 1 s, minimum;
-Fixed resistor value to control integrity of sensitive and non-sensitive elements;
-Fixing on the metal fence with plastic ties on wooden with metal fix in elements (contact Forteza);
-Compatibility any alarm control panel;
-IP class IP55;
-Equipment set up using computer;
-Integral remote control of the detector. Suitable for any monitoring and control system;
. 1.4. Standard equipment
The following equipment is included in the guard alarm delivery set:
-Signal-processing unit;
-CD with Software Manual
-Warranty
Optional: end sleeve, connection sleeve, USB/RS485 converter, sensitive element, non-sensitive
element, plastic ties can be included in the delivery set on the customer request.
The number of connection sleeves and couplings and the sensitive element length are to be agreed in
ordering.

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2. Principle of operation and design
2.1. Principle of operation
The basis for the guard alarm operation is generation of electrical signals in the sensitive element and at
its stress centers (points of the sensitive element rigid fastening to the fence) under mechanical action on the
fence components and their subsequent detection by the signal-processing unit.
2.2. Design
2.2.1. Sensitive element (SE)
The sensitive element mounted on the fence is meant for electrical signal generation under unauthorized
mechanical actions on the fence. The sensitive element protection length depends on the guarded zone length,
the fence height, number of supports, and the selected way of the sensitive element mounting on the fence.
2.2.2. Non sensitive element (NON-SE86)
Element is using to connect Tribo-M unit with sensitive cable. The most commonly used version if the
Tribo-M is at a distance from the protected fence.
2.2.3. Signal-Processing Unit (SPU)
The signal-processing unit Forteza Tribo-M (SPU) is used for the sensitive element signals detection and
the alarm signal generation.
SPU is designed in the metal case with RS485 connection for alignment using the PC, grounding,
terminals for detection zones and alarm outputs connection.
Provided on the SPU case are fasteners meant for its installation.

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2.2.4. Connection sleeve (CS)
The connection sleeve is meant for connecting the sensitive element together with its non-sensitive
element which connected to the signal processing unit and for the connection point shielding and sealing.
In equipping gates and wickets use should be made of an extended connection sleeve permitting to fix a
spiral wrap hose for the non-sensitive element protection.
The connection sleeve is used when needed to connect two separate portions of the sensitive or non-
sensitive element and for the connection point shielding and sealing.
The coupling is equipped with nylon ties needed for its fastening to the fence.
2.2.5. End sleeve (ES)
The end sleeve provides a continuous monitoring of the sensitive element and the SPU connecting
element integrity. It is also meant for the sensitive element end point shielding and sealing.
2.2.6. Converter USB - RS485 (RS485)
Using to connect Tribo-m processing unit with computer to set up system parameters
2.2.7. Plastic ties
Plastic ties are using to fix sensitive element to the fence. Mounting claims is needed to transmit
deformation or vibration from the fence to sensitive element.

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3. Application
To ensure the required detector operation stability (unauthorized actions detection), high noise immunity
(actually an utter absence of false responses) and specified sabotage resistance
THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE PROVIDED:
•proper fence mounting (flexible fences should be stretched uniformly with specified tension force);
•combination of different-type fences with respective schemes of sensitive element laying and fastening;
•fence uniformity, i.e. the fence in one detection zone should be made from the same material because
different-material sections generate signals of different strength when subjected to an unauthorized
action;
•sensitive element proper installation and tightness;
•SPU detection zones optimal sensitivity setting;
Versions of Fence Equipping
Possible are the following versions of the guard alarm installation:
-flexible fence made of reinforced barbed tape, element netting, element netting “Rabitsa”, barbed
element, etc. (Fig.1);
-rigid (continuous) fence made of metal elements (forged and welded gratings, solid metal plates,
corrugated plates, etc.), concrete, bricks, wood, etc. (Fig.2);
-gates, wickets, etc. (Fig.3).
3.1. Flexible Fence (Fig. 1)
Flexible fence is actually a fence made of metal element netting
according, barbed element, element of rust-resistant steel, bimetallic element,
reinforced barbed tape, etc.
The sensitive element is mounted directly on the fence’s flexible
elements. The supports enabling a violator to get over the fence without
touching its flexible elements being available, the sensitive element is
mounted on the supports as well.
The “Alarm” signal is generated on the flexible fence under local deformation of the fence and the sensitive
element fastened to it in the case of an unauthorized penetration by climbing over the fence, without any
facility, and as a result – deformation/vibration of the fence and the sensitive element over its fasteners.

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To obtain the required noise immunity, be sure to limit the flexible fence mobility under wind as much
as possible.
Element-Netting Fence (Fig. 1а)
The element-netting fence should meet the following requirements: make sure the netting is stretched
uniformly between the fence supports in a horizontal plane with a force of 100 kg, minimum
Fig. 1a

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Element-Netting Fence (Figs 1b and 1c)
The element-netting fence should meet the following requirements
•make sure the netting is stretched uniformly between the fence
supports in a horizontal plane with a force of 100 kg, minimum and
fastened to the upper and lower element ropes (Fig. 1b);
Fig 1 b

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•a frame made of angle sections being used, make sure the netting is stretched uniformly and fastened to
the all sides of the frame. In addition be sure to lay the sensitive element along the upper angle section
of the frame and the fence supports (Fig. 1c).
Fig. 1c

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3.2. Barbed-Element Fence (Fig. 1d)
The barbed-element fence is actually barbed element stretched in
several level lines between rigid supports. Stretched diagonally is also
barbed element fastened to each level element line, which, in its turn,
should be rigidly fastened to each fence support.
The barbed-element fence should meet the following
requirements: make sure barbed element is stretched in a horizontal
plane with a force of 200 kg, minimum.
Fig. 1d

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3.3. Fence Made of Flat (Round) Reinforced Barbed Tape (Fig. 1e)
The Reinforced Barbed tape fence should meet the following
requirements: make sure the reinforced barbed tape is fastened to the
element ropes stretched between the fence supports with a force of 200
kg, minimum.
Fig. 1e

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3.4. Wooden and rigid fence
Rigid (Continuous) Fences (Fig. 2)
Rigid fence is a fence made of metal elements (forged and welded gratings, solid metal plates,
corrugated plates, etc.), wooden materials, reinforced concrete panels, concrete blocks, brickwork or masonry.
The sensitive element is mounted directly on the rigid fence elements. The supports enabling a violator
to get over the fence without touching its rigid elements being available, the sensitive element is mounted on the
supports as well.
To equip rigid fence of forged and welded gratings be sure to lay the sensitive element according to the
diagram with stress centers on every bar (Fig. 2 а);
Fig. 2 a

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Fig 2 a (continue)

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To equip rigid fence of wooden materials, solid metal plates and corrugated plates, be sure to lay the
sensitive element according to the diagram, stress centers being made with clamps (Rigid Figs 2 b and
Wooden 2 c).

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Rigid Fig. 2 b

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Wooden Fig. 2 c
Note. If the stiffener is available at the top of the fence, be sure to lay the sensitive element along this
stiffener as well.
To equip rigid solid fence of reinforced concrete panels, concrete blocks, brickwork or masonry, be sure
to lay the sensitive element along the fence upper crown under the visor made of deformable material, for
example, plate (Fig. 2d).

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Fig. 2d
If an extra flexible fence is available over the solid one, be sure to lay the sensitive element along the
flexible fence (Fig. 2e).