Optex AX-100TFR Series Instruction Manual

Frequently
Asked
Questions
Reference For Sales Purpose Only
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For
Battery Operated
Photoelectric Detectors
AX-100TFR
AX-200TFR

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INDEX –List of Questions -
Q-01: How efficient is the AX-TFR‟ s energy consumption compared to conventional
wired model? P. 3
Q-02: How did you achieve low energy consumption? P. 3
Q-03: Is AX-TFR compromised in performance because it‟s low-energy consuming? P. 4
Q-04: What is the power range (V) required to run AX-TFR? P. 4
Q-05: Why do I have to use SAFT „s LSH20 (3.6V) instead of ordinary CR123A (3.0V
DC)? P. 4
Q-06: What happens if I use batteries other than SAFT‟s LSH20 (3.6V)? P. 5
Q-07: Can AX-TFRs operate with one battery for each TX (transmitter) and RX
(receiver)? P. 5
Q-08: How long do LSH20 batteries last? P. 5
Q-09: What affect the battery life of AX-TFRs? P. 5
Q-10: What happens if I accidentally insert batteries upside down? P. 5
Q-11: At what power voltage, Low battery signal is turned on? P. 5
Q-12: How can I be aware of Low battery status? P. 6
Q-13: Why can‟t I share TFR‟s batteries with wireless transmitters? P. 7
Q-14: Can I combine AX-TFRs with wired models? P. 7
Q-15: How long can AX-TFRs constitute a linear protection? P. 8
Q-16: Can I arrange AX-TFRs in a stack? P. 8
Q-17: Can I mount AX-TFRs on walls, poles or in towers? P. 9
Q-18: What features do back boxes have? P. 10
Q-19: What is an “IP rate”? P. 11
Q-20: Can I use the “HU-2” (an optional heating unit) for AX-TFRs? P. 12
Q-21: What outputs are there? P. 12
Q-22: What are initial settings for switches? P. 12
Q-23: When does D.Q. output work? P. 12
Q-24: What is an “intermittent output function”? P. 13
Q-25: What is the “battery saving timer”? P. 14
Q-26: Do lightning damage AX-TFRs? P. 14
Q-27: How durable is AX-TFR against vandalism? P. 14
Disclaimer notes P. 15

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Model Name Current
Consumption Model Name Current Consumption
New Wireless
Model AX-100TFR 0.62mA AX-200TFR 0.81mA
Conventional
Wired Model AX-100TF 44mA AX-200TF 48mA
010 20 30 40 50
mA
Conventional
Wired Models
AX-200TFR
AX-100TFR
Current Consumption Comparison
OPTEXAspherical Lenses
Sharper Focus
ConventionalSpherical Lenses
Blurring Focus
Q-01: How efficient is the AX-TFR’s energy consumption compared to
conventional wired model?
A-01: Compared to OPTEX wired photobeams detector, AX-100/200TF, the
level of energy consumption is reduced down to 1/60.
Q-02: How did you achieve low energy consumption?
A-02: Not only implementing OPTEX low energy design, but also, AX-
100/200TFR adopted high quality aspherical lenses to improve accuracy of
beam focus, hence photobeams are more sharply defined and minimized
usage of excessive power.

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<Basic Performance>
・99% Beam blocking stability ・InternationalprotectionIP55
・4 selectable beam frequencies ・Beam interruptionadjustment function
・D.Q. circuit (Environmentaldisqualification) ・High grade spherical lens
・N.C./N.O. output selection switch ・Easy angle adjustmentfunction
・A.G.C. circuit
LSH20
（3.6VDC、13.0Ah）
CR123A
（3.0VDC、1.6Ah）
Q-03: Is AX-TFR compromised in performance because it’s low-energy
consuming?
A-03: Although the power consumption is lower, its performance is more
than before; retaining same beam blocking ratio tolerance with new features
added. AX-TFRs withstand 99% attenuated photobeams without
malfunctioning.
Q-04: What is the power-range (VDC) required to run AX-TFR?
A-04: AX-TFRs are designed to run with current between 2.5 VDC~4.3 VDC
Q-05: Why do I have to use SAFT ‘s LSH20 (3.6 VDC) instead of ordinary
CR123A (3.0 VDC)?
A-05: Ordinary CR123A (3.0 VDC) does not have enough capacity for
running an AX-TFR for a longtime. To run an AX-TFR, thirty-two CR123A cells
are necessary whereas, LSH20 guarantees 3 years of operation just with four
cells. LSH20, despite its uniqueness, it is widely available and its reliable
performance is often used in various military forces worldwide.
<LSH20>
Temperature Range: -60 ~ 85 degree C
High Heat Durability: 120 degree C
Battery Life: 10 years
[For more information, please refer to P.1: FEATURES of the AX-TFR
instruction manual]
[For more information about the SAFT battery, please refer to a website:
http://www.saftbatteries.com/]

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Q-06: What happens if I use batteries other than SAFT’s LSH20 (3.6VDC)?
A-06: Usage of batteries other than LSH20 may result in followings.
Shorter or unstable operation time
Permanent damages to the AX-TFRs
Causing fire and/or emissions of toxic gas.
Q-07: Can AX-TFRs operate with one battery for each TX (transmitter) and
RX (receiver)?
A-07: Yes, It is possible that AX-TFRs operate with one LSH20 for each TX
and RX. Please also be aware that using one LSH20 will reduce the expected
operation period and make AX-TFRs more vulnerable to shocks and
vibrations.
Q-08: How long do LSH20 batteries last?
A-08: Under ordinary conditions LSH20 batteries last at least 3 years.
For AX-100TFR (30m): Approx. 5 years
For AX-200TFR (60m): Approx. 3 years
* Use four LSH20 batteries manufactured by SAFT (not included)
* Battery life is stated for a condition that it is used within the ambient
temperature range of 20 to 25 degree Celsius.
* Battery life of AX-200TFR Transmitter (TX) is approximately 3 years
whereas Receiver has approx. 5 years of life.
Q-09: What affect the battery life of AX-TFRs?
A-09: Colder climate may shorten the operation period. Since AX-TFRs do
not share power supply with wireless transmitters, expected life period will
not be affected by frequency of alarms.
Q-10: What happens if I accidentally insert batteries upside down?
A-10: Battery box (Back box) will not turn on electricity with LSH20 batteries
upside down. AX-TFRs will neither be operating nor be affected.
Q-11: At what power voltage, Low battery signal is turned on?
A-11: Low Battery Indicator and Output will be turned on at 3.0VDC.
Important note:
> Please remove all batteries prior to replacing with new ones. If this is not
done, the low battery indication LED will not reset and continues to flicker.

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Wireless transmitter
with two or more inputs
Wireless transmitter
with one input
Q-12: How can I be aware of Low battery status?
A-12: There are two ways to check Low battery status.
(1) LED indicator for Low battery status
When batteries are low, Low Battery Indicator LED blinks while front cover is
opened. (While the front cover is closed, LED indicator is put off to minimize
power usage.)
(2) Using Wireless transmitter for receiving Low battery signal.
If a wireless transmitter is available with more than one input, connecting
Low Battery Output to the wireless transmitter will enable monitoring of Low
Battery status by control panels. If the wireless transmitter is only equipped
with one input, then please use another wireless transmitter to accommodate
the low battery signal.
[Instruction manual P.11: OPERATION CHECK describes LED status in
details.]

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<NOT FEASIBLE> Stacking AX-TFR with a wired photo beam
<NOT FEASIBLE> Arranging AX-TFR in a line with wired photobeams
TX
TX
RX
RX
Wired
Battery operated (AX-100/200TFR)
X
X
Operating
Voltage (VDC)
Low Battery
Voltage (VDC)
Cut Off
Voltage
(VDC)
Wireless Transmitters 3.0 –3.6 2.3 –2.7 2.0
AX-100/200TFR 3.6 3.0 2.5
(TABLE: Voltage ranges for operation status)
Q-13: Why can’t I share TFR’s batteries with wireless transmitters?
A-13: AX-TFRs cannot share battery powers with wireless transmitters
because AX-TFRs do not comply with low battery voltages assigned in most
of wireless transmitters. If overridden, there is a risk that, before wireless
transmitters acknowledge low battery status, AX-TFRs may terminate their
operations.
Q-14: Can I combine AX-TFRs with wired models?
A-14: No, please do not install AX-TFRs with any other photoelectric
detector. It may cause failure to detect intrusions. If the receiver (RX) of
AX-TFRs receives any beam from another wired photoelectric detectors, it
becomes a factor of false alarm.
In case, using AX-TFRs with OPTEX’s wired photoelectric detectors in the
same site, please make sure that any beam does not come in sight of AX-
TFRs.

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Q-15: How long can AX-TFRs constitute a linear protection?
A-15:AX-100TFRs can protect long distance without limitation. Please choose
channel settings as suggested in a diagram below. It is important to set
apart adjacent beam channels from next to each other to secure reliability.
<Configuration example for a double stacking protection>
Q-16: Can I arrange AX-TFRs in a stack?
A-16: Yes, Double stacked protection is possible.
Important notes:
> Between two separate zones, please make sure that beams with the same
channel do not overlap in the same direction unless receivers are away 10X
the distance of 100/200 feet [30m/60m] from beam transmitters (1000 feet
[300m] for AX-100TFR, 2000 feet [600m] for AX-200TFR)
[For more detailed information, please refer to the instruction manual P.8:
SETTING]

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MP-4 (Optional kit)
Metal Plates Tamper Bushings
Q-17: Can I mount AX-TFRs on walls, poles or in towers?
A-17: Yes, you can. It is also possible to mount two AX-TFRs on a same pole,
back to back. When you mounting an AX-TFR in a beam tower, an optional
unit “MP-4”(indicated in a picture below) is required. MP-4 includes tamper
bushings for LED termination.
Important notes:
> The switch selection cannot be recognized with the tamper bushing
inserted. Remove the tamper bushing before selecting a function using the
switch.
> After completion of the settings, be sure to insert a tamper bushing and
please check that all LEDs are turned OFF.
> Monitor Jack Output becomes disabled when tamper bushing inserted.
> When inserting the tamper bushing, reception indicators for beam
alignment will be disabled. Please complete the alignment tuning before
inserting the tamper bushing.
[For installation instruction, please refer to P.3-7 of the instruction manual.
P.12: SPECIFICATION describes more about the MP-4.]
Wall mount Pole mount
(Single detector)
Pole mount
(Two detectors)
Tower in-mount
MP-4 (Option)
required

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Q-18: What features does a backbox have?
A-18: AX-TFRs’back boxes feature three installer friendly specifications.
(1) Spacious & Universal design
A Backbox can accommodate two wireless transmitters. Battery holder is
designed to ignore batteries installed upside down. Double-sided tapes are
also included in a package to hold transmitters in the box.
(2) Pre-wired color cables for easier installation.
Wiring to wireless transmitters is made as easy as possible. Matching
patterns are indicated on a label placed on a side of the box.

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(3) Tamper alarm to acknowledge both backbox and front cover removal.
Tamper alarm works in three ways. Either removal of the front cover, back
box or mounting plate can trigger tamper output. The latter two tampers
share the same output connection placed in the backbox.
Q-19: What is an “IP rate”?
A-19: International Protection (IP) rate is the standard defined by IEC60529.
AX-TFRs’rating is IP55. The first numeral indicates degrees of protection
against dusts. The second numeral indicates degrees of protection against
water. Please refer to the International Electrotechnical Commission website
for detailed explanations (http://www.iec.ch)
IP 55 suggests:
Dust-protected. Ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust shall not
penetrate in a quantity to interfere with satisfactory operation of the
apparatus or impair safety. Protected against water jets from any direction
(Front Cover Tamper) (Back Box Tamper) (Wall Tamper)

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Setting Position
Interruption Time 50 msec Up
Battery Saving OFF Up
Intermittent Output OFF Up
N.O./N.C. selection for Low
Battery and D.Q. outputs N.C. Up
Q-20: Can I use the “HU-2”(an optional heating unit) for AX-TFRs?
A-20: No, because the HU-2 works with 24VDC, AX-TFRs’LSH20 (3.6 VDC)
can not support the heating module. Not to mention the fact that AX-TFRs do
not have holes to put through wires, outside power supply cannot be
accommodated either. When using AX-TFRs in a tower, usage of the HU-2 is
an option; however HU-2 will not produce enough heat to resist frost and
condensation inside the tower.
Q-21: What outputs are there?
A-21: There are four kinds of outputs, alarm(Form C), tamper (Form C), low
battery and D.Q. Each output is available with choice of N.C. or N.O.
Q-22: What are initial settings for switches?
A-22: The initial settings for switches are as follows.
Q-23: When does D.Q. output work?
A-23: D.Q. output will send a trouble signal when the beam strength reaches
below acceptable levels for more than 20 seconds, due to rain, snow, or
heavy fog. D.Q. output will return to “OFF”if reception is regained for more
than two seconds.

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(Alarm output is repeated while interruption continues.)
Q-24: What is an “intermittent output function”?
A-24: Intermittent output function enforces outputs to reset while
photobeams continues to be interrupted. This function is effective if your
wireless transmitters do not have supervised features to monitor relay
status. For an example, with such transmitters, security system can be
armed while beams are interrupted by an accident. Intermittent output
function repeats alarms with intervals to let the system be aware of
interrupted status.
Important note:
> When using this feature, alarm, tamper, low battery and D.Q. outputs are
set for intermittent function simultaneously.
>Apply same switch settings to the both TX and RX of AX-TFRs to enable the
function.

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Q-25: What is the “battery saving timer”?
A-25: The battery saving timer enforces 2min intervals between alarm
outputs. If the site of security involves a lot of traffic or in/out of people over
a detection zone, wireless transmitters may wear out batteries quickly. The
battery saving timer cancels alarms for two minutes after the initial output,
preserving powers of wireless transmitters.
Important note:
> Apply same switch settings to the both TX and RX of AX-TFRs to enable
the function.
Q-26: Do lightning damage AX-TFRs?
A-26: No, because AX-TFRs do not require external wirings, neither electrical
surge nor noise will be induced to affect operations of AX-TFRs.
Q-27: How durable is AX-TFR against vandalism?
A-27: AX-TFRs are very durable. OPTEX photobeams detectors are equipped
with high-grade polycarbonate shells to withstand an attack of hummer. AX-
TFRs also features triple tamper detection mechanism that monitors not only
the wall attachment, but also front cover removals.

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Disclaimer:
This document is supplied to aid an understanding of AX-TFRs‟ features and
specifications. Please also refer to Installation Instruction manual enclosed in
TFRs‟ packages for detailed procedures and setting configurations.
The manual as well as catalog, product images and DXF files also can be
downloaded from OPTEX website (http://www.optex.co.jp/e/).
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