Politec ALES QUAD Series Installation instructions manual

PRODUCT
ALES QUAD
ALES QUAD
Product code ALES QUAD 160
ALES QUAD 250
QUADRUPLE OPTIC PERIMETER BARRIER
INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING MANUAL VERSION 1.2

Table of contents
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1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...3
2. Product description……………………………………………………………………………………………........……………..3
3. General warnings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..…. 4
3.1 Additional warnings for devices powered by mains voltage
3.2 Installation warnings
4. List of main components ……………………………………………………………………………………….......……….………..5
5. Preparation for installation .................................................................................................................6
5.1 Preparation of the barrier parts before installation
5.2 It is advisable to carry out
6. Examples of mounting/fixing ………………………………………………………..……………………………………………….7
6.1 Placement and installation height
6.2 Placement and mounting
7. Evaluations before installation………………………………………………………………....…………………..….……… 9
7.1 Introduction to barriers
8. Barrier positioning………………………………………..……………………………………………………………........……..10
8.1 Precautions before installation
9. Wiring…………………………………….…………………………..………………………………………………………............. 11
9.1 Type of cable
9.2 Connection of cables from power supply to barrier
9.3 Connection for wired synchronism
10. Barrier alignment …………………………………………………………………....………………...........……………………… 14
10.1 Calibration using SMA system
10.2 Alignment
11. Basic functions …………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………… . ... 17
11.2 Basic settings and programming - AQ BASE RX board
11.2 Basic settings and programming - AQ BASE TX board
11.3 Heater connections - AHTR
12. Intervention time adjustment ……………………………………………………………………………………........…….…..20
13. Technical specifications………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..21
14. FAQ .....................................................................................................................................................22
15. Product disposal ……………………………………………. ………………………………………………………..........….……...23

1. Introduction
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Congratulations on having purchased the Politec perimeter barrier.This appliance guarantees
long-lasting and reliable operation if installed correctly.For correct and effective use, it is
necessary to read this instruction manual carefully.
The system has been designed to detect intrusions and activate the alarm; it is not a
device that prevents intrusion.Politec is not responsible for damage, injury or loss
caused by accidents, theft, force majeure (including momentary lightning-induced
overcurrent), abuse, improper or incorrect use, faulty installation or inadequate
maintenance.
2. Product description
The double optic infrared perimeter barrier consists of an infrared receiver and transmitter.
Operation is based on the "AND" logical operations: in other words, the alarm is activated only in
the event of simultaneous interruption of two superimposed beams.
This barrier is ideal for perimeter protection of internal and external areas.
The main features of this barrier are:
•Adjustable intervention time which allows you to adapt to the characteristics of the site to be
protected;
•Protection beam angle adjustment both vertically and horizontally;
•Set up for mounting on a wall, on a pole and on aluminium columns;
•Optical alignment with SMA function;
•Adjustable configuration for managing each individual optic
•Contact signalling barrier opening.
Warnings
Mounting, installation of the barrier and connection to the mains must be carried out
by expert and qualified personnel, in compliance with rules and regulations applicable
to electrical systems.
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3. General warnings
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This installation manual contains important information regarding safety for installation: it is
necessary to read all the instructions before proceeding with the installation.
Keep this manual for future use.
•If you have any questions or doubts during installation, do not carry out any operations and contact
the distributor's support service.
•Use of these products for purposes other than those specified in these instructions is prohibited.
•You must not make any change to the components of the product unless stated in the manual in
order not to void the warranty; such operations can only lead to malfunctions; Politec assumes no
liability for malfunctions or damage due to modified products.
•Depending on the specific situation of use, check for the need for additional devices: detectors or
signalling devices.
•During installation, mounting and use of the product, make sure no foreign objects (solids, metals
or liquids) are able to penetrate inside the open devices.
•Manufacturer's liability:Politec assumes no liability for failures resulting from incorrect installation;
lack of maintenance, incorrect assembly or use.
•Politec is also not liable for incorrect or incomplete operation of the product or failure to detect
intrusion.
•Warranty (summary of conditions):Politec guarantees its products for a period of 2 years from the
production date.The warranty is applied to those purchasing directly from Politec; there is no
warranty for the end user who, in the event of breakdowns or faults, must contact the installer or
dealer.
•The warranty excludes aesthetic parts as well as parts subject to normal wear and parts subject to
normal consumption such as batteries and accumulators.
3.1 Additional warnings for devices powered by mains voltage
This manual is intended only for technical personnel qualified to install such devices.
•Assessing the hazards that may occur during installation and use of the system, in order to achieve
complete safety, it is necessary that installation takes place in full compliance with applicable laws,
methods, rules and regulations.
•Before accessing the internal terminals of the product, it is necessary to disconnect all the power
circuits.
•If automatic circuit breakers or fuses trip, before resetting them it is necessary to identify the fault
and repair it.
3.2 Installation warnings
•Check that all the material to be used is in excellent condition and suitable for use.
•Before proceeding with the installation, check the environmental class of the products in the
"technical specifications" chapter.
•Check, by comparing with the values shown in the paragraph "technical specifications", that the
range of the devices is equal to or lower than the physical distance between the barriers.
•Check that the barrier is positioned in areas protected against potential impact, in flat areas and on
fixed supports to avoid oscillations.
•Do not place the system components close to heat sources as they could be damaged.
•Each barrier has its own operating principle: check the instructions for choosing the right position
in the respective instruction manual.

4. List of main components
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The package contains the following components and accessories.
When opening the package, check that everything has been included.
COMPONENT LIST
1
Polycarbonate black cover
9
AHTR thermostat
control kit
(present on AQ250)
2
Board cover
10
Gasket
3
Optics unit
11
Fixing plate stopper
4
Dis.TRG dual optics
12
Base Ales Quad
5 /
8
ATMP
13
Concentric stopper
6
Board
14
Wall fixing plate
7
Concentric gasket
15
U
-shaped brackets for pole fixing
1
2
3
3
4
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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5. Preparation for installation
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5.1 Preparation of the barrier parts before installation
Since the communication between the barriers can take place wired, via wireless and their alignment
can be done optically, it is advisable to firstly check all the component parts of the barriers and any
accessories before beginning the installation.
5.2 It is advisable to carry out:
•device configuration on a table;
•a check on the operation of the optical and acoustic alignment
•the permanent fixing of each device;
•the preparation and carrying out of electrical connections.
In order to avoid errors, operating and installation problems, it is advisable to proceed as follows:
a) Place all the products with the package open on a table;
b) For the low consumption barrier version for wireless models with universal electronic board
housing, insert and connect the radio transmitter, and connect it to the barrier receiver board
c) Power up the barriers and program them
d) Test barrier operation;
e) Place (without fixing) the barriers at the planned points;
f) Place (without fixing) all the other devices at the planned points;
g) Check for each barrier that there is sufficient field for radio communication (for wireless versions);
h) Permanently fix the barriers.
Before proceeding with the installation, it is necessary to check the integrity of the product, the
adequacy of the model chosen and the suitability of the environment intended for installation:
• Check that all conditions of use fall within the "limits of use" and in the "Technical specifications of
the product".
• Check that the environment chosen for the installation is compatible with the total footprint of the
product.
• Check that the surface chosen for the installation of the product is sturdy so as to ensure stable
fixing and that it is adequately protected against possible impacts or the elements.

6. Examples of mounting/fixing
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6.1 Placement and installation height
Position the barrier considering the type of surrounding environment and the protection distance for
correct and effective operation.
Position it in such a way that there are no obstacles in its range of action (trees/plants or objects that
can swing or move with the wind or rain).
Position the barrier so that sunlight does not hit it directly near the RX sensors.
However, it is necessary to take into consideration the specific beam diffusion of each model, to avoid
reflection of the rays caused by the ground or by adjacent objects.
Pole mounting with
wall brackets plus U-
shaped brackets
Wall mounting with
wall brackets Wall mounting with wall brackets and
appropriate spacers
(recommended for
long wall protection
sections)

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6.2 Placement and mounting
For wall mounting, the use of spacers is recommended when protecting openings (windows, doors
etc.) along the wall, in order to avoid small obstacles (hinges, edges of windowsills etc.) that could be
in the beams creating a signal attenuation.
Pole mounting with U-shaped brackets
The supplied brackets allow mounting on poles
with a diameter of 48 -50 mm.
•Drill an 8mm diameter hole on the pole for
the passage of the connection cable
•Pass the connection cable through the hole
•Place the U-shaped brackets on the pole and
fix them to the plate with the screws
provided
•Make the connections on the terminal board
•After checking the alignment and correct
operation, refit the cover and tighten the
closing screw firmly.
Wall mounting with fixing plate
•Measure the length of the barrier on the
wall drilling at the holes on the bracket
•Loosen the plate locking screw and remove
it by sliding the plate down against the
aluminium profile of the barrier
Wall mounting with spacers
Pass the connection cable through the hole in
the fixing plate and fix the plate to the wall with
the screws
•Make the connections on the terminal board
•After checking the alignment and correct
operation, refit the cover and tighten the
closing screw firmly.
WARNING:
Product warranty is invalid if there is any hole in the aluminium profile or any component

7. Evaluations before installation
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7.1 Introduction to barriers
The Active Infrared Barrier is characterised by two components, a TX transmitter that emits a pulsed
infrared signal towards the RX receiver.This signal is constantly controlled by a CODED SYNCHRONISM
which can be WIRED or OPTICAL according to the different types of barriers.
The transmitted infrared beam takes on a conical shape: the greater the distance between TX and RX,
the greater the diameter of the cone when it arrives.
2°
50 m
2 m
View from above
Signal interruption:ALARM
A barrier can be composed of several TX transmitters and RX receivers mounted inside specific
different columns.
The infrared barriers have multiple controls that significantly limit false alarms, as the genuine
alarm signal is given by the complete interruption of the infrared signal.
TX RX
TX
HEATERS
It is recommended to power the thermostating system as, in conditions of high humidity, the
condensation that is created on the screen can lead to a significant decrease in the IR signal up to the
alarm.For obvious reasons, for battery powered barriers, there is no thermostat control even if set
up, therefore to minimise the problem, it is necessary to reduce the working distance between TX
and RX, thereby ensuring a good amount of signal constantly, even in case of particular climatic
conditions.
POWER SUPPLY
The barriers can be divided into two categories, powered at low voltage and connected by wire, or
powered by batteries for Wireless systems, then combined with radio transmitters to communicate
with the alarm control unit, as required by specific sector regulations.

8. Barrier positioning
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8.1 Precautions before installation
In order to avoid false alarms, it is advisable to place the barriers away from reflecting surfaces, away
from walls or anything that can attenuate the signal.
DO NOT place the barriers if there are plants, bushes or fixed objects in the range that obstruct
the signal and create "grey areas".Leave a corridor of 50cm for distances between columns
greater than 50m
TX RX
TX RX
DO NOT place barriers close to roads: vehicle lights directed towards the RX could create
disturbances
DO NOT place barriers near automatic gates: photocell signals can create interference.
RX
DO NOT place the barriers close to walls, without spacing the columns with adequate
brackets: the signal quality may decrease
RX

9. Wiring
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9.1 Type of cable
Wiring requires you to SEPARATE the SHIELDED cable of the 12Vdc power supply plus all the signals to
the control unit (e.g.2x0.5 + Nx0.22), from the power cable of the 24Vac heaters (optional for AQ
160m version) (e.g.2x0.75)to prevent the input of alternating voltage disturbances on the barrier.
N.B. it is absolutely necessary to shield the cable that supplies the 12 Vdc power supply and to
ground the metal braid.
The sizing of the cables depends on the consumption of the columns and on the resistance of the
cable itself according to the distances involved.
The table shows the cable cross-sections and the relative distances to ensure optimum performance
using the LAR22 power supply (12Vdc-2.5A/24Vac-300W) and an ALES QUAD barrier (1 pair)
The LAR22 can power up to 8 ALES QUAD barriers.The LAR22 container is metallic, so it must be placed
inside a room or put in a watertight container if used outdoors.A battery up to 18Ah can be housed in
the container.
CONDUCTOR CROSS-
SECTION POWER SUPPLY BOARDS 12Vdc POWER SUPPLY HEATERS 24Vac
0.5 mm² 450 m 60 m
0.75 mm² 700 m 90 m
1.5 mm² 1400 m 180 m

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9.2 Connecting cables from power supply to barrier
RX TX
RX
TX
TX
RX
Power supply
Power supply
It is recommended to make a star-shaped connection to avoid excessive voltage drops on the
power cables
The various examples shown here highlight the connection from the power supply to single
columns, however it can also be carried out in cascade when two columns have been fixed on the
same pole, having duly calculated: the distance, cable cross-section and consumption.
TX
Power supply
TX
TX
TX RX
RX
RX
RX

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9.3 Connection for wired synchronism
The synchronism connections can be made directly in the control unit.Using a 2x0.22 shielded cable,
connections up to 500 metres can be made. In the event of joints, the braid and shield connections
must also be restored.
N.B.:Connect the power supply negatives of the common columns.It is possible to carry out this
procedure by connecting the braids of the synchronism cables on both columns
N.B.:In case of optical synchronism, the receiver must not get IR signals from other sources
(photocells, other IR barriers etc.)
RX TX
Sin Sout

10. Barrier alignment
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For correct alignment, once the barriers are installed, orient the optical units of the transmitters and
the optical units of the receivers towards each other, adjusting the lens holder horizontally manually,
after having loosened the locking screw on the joint and vertically through the front screw located to
the left of the lens.
Vertical orientation Horizontal orientation
JOINT LOCKING
SCREW
N.B.:Tighten the joint locking screw after the adjustment
10.1 Calibration using SMA system
It is possible to improve the calibration by using the supplied filter.
1. Fold the device
following the pre-set
folds.
2. Position the filter in
front of the TX optic
positioning the two
hooks on the pins of
the optic fork.The
filter is designed to
refine the search for
the alignment signal
under adverse
conditions.
It is sufficient to apply the filter only on the TX, there is no need to repeat the operation also on
the RX.

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10.2 Alignment
•Power the unit electrically
•Set the parameters relating to the various functions
•Set to ON TEST 1 DIP on the RX motherboard to enter the test with lower optic RX1.
•Set to ON TEST 1 DIP on the TX motherboard to enter the test with lower optic TX1
•Orient the TX optic on the column towards the RX optic, vertically and horizontally acting as
explained above, until you find the maximum alignment.
•The maximum alignment condition will be reached when the high-intensity LEDs are on steady
and the buzzer will emit a continuous sound, for this reason, it may be necessary to make minor
adjustments also on the RX optic.
TX RX
TX RX

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•N.B.: the fixed buzzer sound has a maximum duration of 3 minutes.To obtain a good alignment it
is necessary to complete a FULL rotation on the horizontal axis of the RECEIVER optic, thereby
performing the SCANNING of the optical signal.
•The partial or total misalignment condition is signalled by the infrequent flashing of the LEDs and
by the non-continuous whistle of the buzzer.
•Exit the test of the optic by setting to OFF the DIP of TEST 1 on the TX motherboard
•Set to ON the TEST 2 DIP on the TX motherboard and repeat the alignment procedure for the
crossed calibration of the barrier
•Once the operation is completed, set to OFF the TEST 1 DIP of the RX motherboard and the TEST 2
DIP of the TX motherboard
•Set to ON TEST 2 DIP of the RX motherboard to enter the test with the upper optic RX2
•Set the TEST 2 DIP of the TX motherboard to enter the test with the upper optic TX2
•Exit the test of the optic by setting to OFF the TEST 1 DIP on the TX motherboard
•Set to ON TEST 1 DIP of the TX motherboard and repeat the alignment procedure for the crossed
calibration of the barrier
•After calibration, set to OFF the TEST DIPs on both motherboards, activating the automatic WALK
TEST phase for 60 seconds
Once the calibration is completed, tighten the horizontal adjustment screw of all the optics.
At the end of the operation, remove the screen which acts as an attenuator, making sure to have
found the optimal value.
N.B.:Optical synchronism requires greater attention
during the installation phases, in particular, that the
receiving column is not affected by other sources of
IR light.
To be absolutely certain that the alignment of the
optics is correct (and therefore no false alignments
due to the transmission of other infrared sources,
such as other barriers of the same system as well as
gate photocells) cover the TRANSMITTER optic with
your hand: if the RECEIVER continues to give a
continuous beep, it means that it sees another
infrared source that must be turned off and
eliminated.

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11.2 Basic settings and programming - AQ BASE RX board
Bus A / Bus B Not in use
Sin - / Sin + Input synchronism
Sout - / Sout + Not in use
A Mask O.C. active IR masking signal output:NO to GND
Slow O.C. fog disqualification signal output:NO to GND
ALM / ALM NC alarm output
TMP / TMP NC tamper output
24V / 24V Heater power supply
GND / 12V 12V power supply
LED INDICATORS
•POWER:On if powered
•HTR:Heaters on if present
•SL2:Low signal upper RX optic
•SL1:Low signal lower RX optic
•SYNC:Very fast flashing (side with RX optic
inside and wired synchronism)
•SLOW:Fog disqualification
•AMASK:Antimask
•ALM:On if barrier in alarm
RECEPTION DIP
•Channel 1-4:Used with optical synchronism
INTERVENTION TIME ADJUSTMENT TRIMMER
SMA TEST DIP
•DIP1:Lower optic test RX1
•DIP2:Upper optic test RX2
5 DIP UNIT FOR CONFIGURATION
•DIP1:Enables anti-tear tamper
•DIP2: Enables LED indicators
•DIP3:ON for OPTICAL synchronism, OFF for WIRED synchronism
•DIP4:Enables fog disqualification
•DIP5:Enables antimask
11. Basic functions
TERMINAL BOARD DESCRIPTION

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11.2 Basic settings and programming - AQ BASE TX board
Bus A / Bus B Not in use
Sin - / Sin + Output synchronism
Sout - / Sout + Not in use
TMP / TMP NC tamper output
24V / 24V Heater power supply
GND / 12V 12V power supply
3 DIP UNIT FOR CONFIGURATION
LED INDICATORS
•POWER:On if powered
•HTR:Heaters on if present
•SYNC:Very fast flashing (side with RX optic
inside and wired synchronism)
•T2:TX2 upper optic in TEST
•T1:TX1 lower optic in TEST
TRANSMISSION DIP
•Channel 1-4:Used with optical synchronism
•DIP1:Enables anti-tear tamper
•DIP2: Enables LED indicators
•DIP3:ON for OPTICAL synchronism, OFF for WIRED synchronism
SMA TEST DIP
•DIP1:Lower optic test TX1
•DIP2:Upper optic test TX2
TERMINAL BOARD DESCRIPTION

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11.3 Heater connections - AHTR
The ALES QUAD TS kit is already present and connected in the AQ 250 version, while it is optional in
the AQ 160 version, in this case, connect the AHTR board with the cable provided and fix it at the
bottom to each TX and RX column, using the screws supplied.
N.B.:The jumpers must be positioned on 24Vor 12V depending on the type of power
supplied for the heaters only

12. Intervention time adjustment
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On the RX board there is a potentiometer to adjust the INTERVENTION TIME.
In particular, it is possible to set the barrier for rapid (crossing while running) or slow (crossing while
walking) alarms.
By adjusting the potentiometer anticlockwise, the intervention time is increased up to 500ms.In
this condition, the alarm of a person crossing the barrier while walking is guaranteed, with the
advantage of excluding the possibility of any false alarms (e.g. animal crossing).
By adjusting the potentiometer clockwise, the intervention time decreases down to 50ms.In this
condition, the alarm of a person crossing the barrier running at maximum speed is guaranteed.
Working with 2 beams, the barrier must be installed at a height greater than 70cm from the
ground to effectively detect a person running
ALARM
ALARM