Politec ALES 60 User manual

INFRARED PERIMETRAL BARRIER
DOUBLE BEAMS

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Index
1
MAIN COMPONENT LIST
Pag. 3
2
INSTALLATION TIPS
Pag. 5
3
INSTALLATION
Pag. 6
WALL MOUNTING
Pag. 6
POLE MOUNTING
Pag. 6
4
CONNECTIONS AND DESCTIPRIONS
Pag. 7
CABLE AND WIRING
Pag. 7
TRASMITTER/RECEIVER
Pag. 8
5
FREQUENCY SELECTION
Pag. 9
6
ALLIGNMENT TEST
Pag. 9
7
SETTING TIME
Pag. 11
TIME CHOICE
Pag. 11
8
ENVIRONMENTAL DISQUALIFICATION
Pag. 13
9
ADDITIONAL TAMPER
Pag. 13
10
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Pag. 14
Installation recommendation
Verify that the beam tower is fully watertight once the cover and end caps have been correctly filled at the
end of the installation.
The missed used of proper accessories decrease the IP grade protection of the product.
Avoid any type of obstruction between the transmitter and receiver.
Avoid installation of receivers beams in a position where are exposed to direct sunlight (with same angle),
especially at sunset and sunrise.
Do not install multiple beams where the transmitter beam can interfere with other receiver beams. It is
always better place either transmitter or receivers back to back.

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1. MAIN COMPONENT LIST
1
Terminal Block
2
Channel selector
3
TEST button
4
Tamper Switch
5
Horizontal adjustment
screw
6
Adjustment Buzzer (RX)
7
Adjustment high frequency
led (RX)
8
Vertical adjustment screw
9
Lens
10
Unit base
2
1
3
6
7
4
5
8
9
10

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MOUNTING
PLATE
“U” BRACKET
FOR POLE
MOUNTING
IR
COVER

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2.INSTALLATION TIPS
For proper installation of the product is necessary to remove all possible obstacles between the transmitter and
receiver (trees, grass, etc..), use for the installation immovable poles or walls firmly anchored to the ground.
You should also always use cables with screen for alarm connections, proper sizing by taking more precautions
due to electronic devices.
To avoid interfering with the performance and the degree of protection (IP) of the barrier is necessary to take
the necessary precaution, taking care not to alter seals, plastic and mechanical parts of the product, using
original accessories.
In case of repairs covered by warranty (2 years) but with obvious signs of improper installation, the Politec s.r.l.
reserves the right to decide on any repair costs.
Avoid installing the receivers beams in a position where direct sunlight, at the same angle as the receivers
beams, can enter directly into optics especially at sunset and sunrise
3. INSTALLATION
The barrier ALES can be installed to the wall using the mounting plate and the pole using the mounting plate
and the "U" bracket (Pole 48-50).
WALL MOUNTING
1. Insert the cable alarm screen in the hole of the plate and fix to the wall with screws.
2. Pass the cable through the gasket in the base and anchor on the same plate. Make connections to the
terminal.
3. Following the calibration and verification of proper operation of the system, replace the IR Cover.

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POLE MOUNTING
1. Insert the screened cable for alarm in the hole of the plate and fix the plate to the pole using the "U"
bracket.
2. Pass the cable through the gasket in the base and anchor on the same plate. Make connections to the
terminal.
3. Following the calibration and verification of proper operation of the system, replace the IR Cover.
4.CONNECTIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS
The wiring requires the shielded power cable 12Vdc (ex. 2x0.5 + 8x0.22) with the metallic shield connected to
ground to prevent the introduction of disturbances of the alternating voltage on the barrier.
The cable size depends on the consumption of the columns and the resistance of the cable
The table shows the cable cross-sections and the relative distances to cu ensure optimal performance using the
supplied LAR22 (2-12Vdc, 5A) and a barrier ALES.
SIZE
CODUCTOR
POWER SUPPLY
12Vcc
0,5 mm²
165 m
0,75 mm²
245 m
1,5 mm²
490 m
2,5 mm²
820 m
BODY METAL SUPPLY LAR22 IS NOT WATERPROOFAND WILL NOT BE PLACE OUTSIDE THE
PREMISES WITHOUT BEING PLACED IN TURN INSIDEA SEALED CONTAINER.

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TRANSMITTER / RECEIVER
1
TEST BUTTON
(only RX)
when pressed allows you to access the functions of alignment
2
DIS OUT (only RX)
In case of disqualification activated gives output signal (NEGATIVE
OPEN COLLECTOR)
3
TERMINAL BLOCK
1
ALARM CONTACT N.C. (only RX)
2
3
TAMPER CONTACT
4
5
GND
6
POWER SUPPLY 10 –30 Vdc
4
DIS ON (only RX)
With inserted jumper enables the environmental disqualification and
the monitoring output Dis Out
5
CHANNELS SELECTOR
Moving the dip switch in ON (one at a time) enables a transmission
channel, the same set to the TX must be corresponding to that of the RX
6
TMP 1
Tamper input additional, in case of absence MUST remain closed by
jumper
7
TMP
Tamper anti cover removal
2
1
4
5
6
3
7

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5.FREQUENCY SELECTION
To compose barriers or dams with more than one pair of Ales, it is necessary to avoid interference assign a
different channel to each of them. To do this you must turn ON dip switches on the desired channel on the
mother board. The channel will be the same from both the transmitter from the receiver
(ex. CH_TX1→CH_RX1 –CH_TX2→CH_RX2 –CH_TX3→CH_RX3 –CH_TX4→CH_RX4).
RX1
1
2
3
4
ON
TX1
1
2
3
4
ON
RX2
1
2
3
4
ON
TX2
1
2
3
4
ON
RX3
1
2
3
4
ON
TX3
1
2
3
4
ON
RX4
1
2
3
4
ON
TX4
1
2
3
4
ON

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6.ALLIGNMENT TEST
Press the TEST button on the RX mother board for 3 seconds until the buzzer will beep twice, accompanied by
two blinking of LEDs, to begin calibration.
1.Press the TEST button on the RX Column
2.Power on of buzzer and LEDs on RX column

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3.Align the optics placed in the column TX to RX, vertically and horizontally by turning the adjustment
screws (horizontal and vertical) to find the maximum alignment. The condition of maximum alignment will
be achieved when the LEDs are fixed and the buzzer will sound continuously. The condition of partial or
total misalignment is indicated by flashing LEDs and low frequency whistle of buzzer.
►Buzzer sounds continuously for max 3 minutes
To get a good alignment is necessary to make a complete rotation on the optics receiver
horizontal axis, thus effecting the SCANNING of the optical signal.
4.After obtained the calibration tighten the screw for horizontal adjustment, and exit from TEST mode by
pressing the TEST button for 3 seconds on RX mother board. Two beeps of buzzer will indicate the end of
the TEST function.
►After adjusting for the next 3 minutes each alarm event will be highlighted by a beeper
1.Vertical adjustment
2. Horizontal adjustment

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7.SETTING TIME
You can adjust the operating time of the optics such that the system goes into alarm, depending on usage and
the location where it is installed in order to avoid false alarms.
CONFIGURATIONS:
Standard (t = 50 ms)
Intercept run
t = 250 ms
Pets disqualification
t = 500 ms
Wall application
t = 750 ms
Particular aplication
TIME CHOICE
Press the TEST button and perform the alignment.
When alignment is performed, press the TEST button to exit the alignment mode and wait for the two
consecutive beep of the buzzer.
If you need the standard 50 ms delay time is not necessary to continue to the next step but wait for the
confirmation BEEP at the end of the 5 seconds.
Re-press the TEST button within 3 seconds at a time until you hear two consecutive BEEP to activate
the mode of action 250 ms, continue to press the TEST button until you hear three consecutive BEEP
and activates the mode of action 500 ms. And 'possible to obtain the means of intervention 750ms taking
further down the TEST button until the fourth consecutive BEEP.
To reset the time back to the first point of intervention.

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10 SEC
Press the
TEST
button and
perform the
alignment
Press the
TEST
button to
exit the
calibration
mode
Press the TEST until 2 BEEPto
have 250ms intervention time
Continue to press the
TEST button until the 4
BEEPto have 750
intervention time
Double BEEPconfirm
the alignment done
Perform the
alignment
Continue to keep pressed the
TEST button until 3 BEEPto
have 500ms intervention time
Automatic BEEP if no
choose has been done

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8.ENVIRONMENTAL DISQUALIFICATION
To obtain the message in the control panel of environmental disqualification, you must insert the jumper in DIS
ON and connect a "OPEN COLLECTOR NEGATIVE" to the output DIS OUT. This feature allows output to
the control panel of environmental disqualification, for which the barrier is in a standby state, this will avoid
annoying false alarms caused by weather conditions.
9.ADDITIONALTAMPER
On mother boards TX and RX there is a supplementary Tamper input useful to add a wall tamper. In case of
absence of additional Tamper, Check the closing of the contact by a jumper.
1. Insert jumper in DIS ON.
2. With the supplied cable connect
the output OUT DIS (open
collector negative) to bring the
output in the control panel
Tamper input additional, in case of absence
MUST be closed by jumpers.
.

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10. TECHNICALFEATURES
ALES 60/120
Max range indoors
250m / 480m
Max range outdoors
60m / 120m
Synchronization
4 optical channels
Enviromental disqualification
Yes with open collector output
Setting intervention time
4 settings
Power supply
10-30Vcc
Operative current consumption
90mA
Heaters consumption (couple)
Optional with thermostat
10-30V:
10/15V = 6W, 0.4 A cad.
20/30V = 6W, 0.2 A cad.
Tamper output
contact NC
Operating temperature
-25° (with Heather) +65°
IP protection
IP65
Mounting brackets for wall/pole
TOTAL WARRANTY 2 YEARS

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11. F.A.Q.
I can’t find alignment
oCheck no obstacles are placed between TX and RX and site
conformation not gives itself an obstacle to installation;
oCheck arrival supply tension to terminal block;
oUse a screened cable to supply barriers, connecting screen to
GND on terminal block(it is suggested, if problem is not
solved, to use two different screened cables, one to supply
and one for alarm/tamper output);
oCheck correct dimension of cable used to supply barriers
oMake sure that no other external lights are interesting RX
side, during function TEST (gate photocell, any other barrier,
infrared lights, exc…).
oIt is possible to increase barrier screening, connecting to
GND a cable coming from the screw that link sensor base to
metallic bracket;
After best signal achieved
(LEDs are fixed and buzzer
sounds continuously)
barrier stays in alarm
oMake sure RX and TX have same channel;
oMake sure that no other external lights are interesting RX
side, during function TEST (gate photocell, any other barrier,
infrared lights, exc…).
oUse a screened cable to supply barriers, connecting screen to
GND on terminal block(it is suggested, if problem is not
solved, to use two different screened cables, one to supply
and one for alarm/tamper output);
oCheck correct dimension of cable used to supply barriers;
oIt is possible to increase barrier screening, connecting to
GND a cable coming from the screw that link sensor base to
metallic bracket;
System in alarm with fog
or rain
oMake sure environmental disqualification is activated;
oMake sure columns are well closed and check inside there
are no presence of water or insects;
oCheck the precision of alignment and in case remake
alignment TEST, making sure that no other external lights
are interesting RX side (gate photocell, any other barrier,
infrared lights, exc…);
oTo obtain a more precise alignment position a side of ales IR
plastic cover in front of the lenses, during the alignment test,
to have a double attenuation of beam;
oFor long range protection is suggested the use of thermostat
warranting an enough supply to it.

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Repeated false alarms
oUse a screened cable to supply barriers, connecting screen to
GND on terminal block(it is suggested, if problem is not
solved, to use two different screened cables, one to supply
and one for alarm/tamper output);
oCheck correct dimension of cable used to supply barriers;
oIt is possible to increase barrier screening, connecting to
GND a cable coming from the screw that link sensor base to
metallic bracket;
oIf a switching power supply is used, substitute it with a
“linear” one to reject any kind of electrical power disturb
from line;
oIf possible, increase the alarm delay up;