SENSTAR LM100 User manual

Product
Guide
Senstar LM100™
Intelligent Perimeter Lighting and Sensing Solution
E8DA0102-001 Rev D
February 14, 2020

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Senstar Corporation
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E8DA0102-001 Rev D
February 14, 2020
Senstar and the Senstar logo are registered trademarks, and Senstar LM100 and Silver Network are trademarks of Senstar Corporation.
Product names and Company names included in this document are used for identification purposes and are the property of, and may be
trademarks of, their respective owners. Copyright © 2017, Senstar Corporation, all rights reserved. Printed in Canada.
The information provided in this guide has been prepared by Senstar Corporation to the best of its ability. Senstar Corporation is not responsible
for any damage or accidents that may occur due to errors or omissions in this guide. Senstar Corporation is not liable for any damages, or
incidental consequences, arising from the use of, or the inability to use, the software and equipment described in this guide. Senstar
Corporation is not responsible for any damage or accidents that may occur due to information about items of equipment or components
manufactured by other companies. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Any changes or modifications to the
software or equipment that are not expressly approved by Senstar Corporation void the manufacturer’s warranty, and could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. The figures included in this document are for illustration purposes only, and may differ from the actual
equipment.
Senstar Corporation’s Quality Management System is ISO 9001:2015 registered.
Compliance:
This equipment should be installed and operated such that the transmit antenna is 25 mm (1 in.) or more away from any person during the
device’s operation.
Canada: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Certification Number:
1454B-LM100 (Senstar LM100 luminaire)
CAN ICES-3B/NMB-3B
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Ce dispositif est conforme aux normes CNR Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes : 1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage
préjudiciable; et 2) il doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
USA: FCC Identification Number: I5TLM100 (Senstar LM100 luminaire)
FCC Certification - This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Europe:
This device complies with ETSI standard EN 300 440 for European operation.
The use of shielded cables is required for compliance.

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Table of Contents
1 System planning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -7
System description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Senstar LM100 luminaires - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9
Senstar LM100 luminaire AP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Senstar LM100 gateway - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Operating Frequency selection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
The Universal Configuration Module - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Alarm communication options - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Relay Output Card - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Dry Contact Input Card - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Fail-safe relay operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Power source and wiring - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Power cable protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Auxiliary device output power - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Power over Ethernet - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Grounding considerations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Alarm monitoring - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
NM Mode alarm reporting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14
Security factors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15
Fence structures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
Post clamps - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
Flexible fence types - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
Rigid fence types - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16
Climb-over deterrent hardware - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Barbed wire - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Razor ribbon - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
Gates - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Environment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Site Survey - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Equipment layout - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
2 Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -21
Installing LM100 luminaires - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
At regular fence posts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
Tools and equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
At corners or heavy gauge posts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24

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Installing luminaires on welded-mesh fence - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24
Installing luminaires on rigid fences - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25
Surface mounting luminaires - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26
Power cable installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -26
Tools and equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
Installing the luminaire AP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -29
Installing the LM100 gateway - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -30
Cable entry ports - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 31
Free-standing or fence post mounting the enclosure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 31
Surface mounting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33
Grounding - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -34
Input/Output ports - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -34
I/O port jumpers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 34
Outputs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 34
Relay contact ratings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35
Auxiliary inputs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35
Gateway wiring connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -36
Silver Network wiring connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -38
Silver Network specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 38
Silver Network data path connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -40
Power supply connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -42
Network power supply - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42
Local power supply - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42
Power over Ethernet - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42
Backup power - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42
Using the wireless gate sensor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -43
3 Calibration & setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 45
The Universal Configuration Module - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -45
Senstar LM100 configuration overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -49
Senstar LM100 definitions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -50
Senstar LM100 alarm detection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -50
Intrusion detection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -51
Cut detection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 51
Climb detection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 51
Luminaire supervision - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 51
Setting the supervision tolerance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 52
Initial gateway setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -52
Connecting the UCM via USB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -52
Setting the gateway’s Silver Network address - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -52
Silver Network configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -53
Sequencing the heads - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -53
Compiling the Unordered Heads list - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 54
Compiling the Ordered Heads list - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 55
Compiling the Head Sequence list - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 55
Senstar LM100 calibration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -56
The Sensitivity Profile - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -56
Recording the Sensitivity Profile - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 57
Detection parameter setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -58
Light Control - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 59

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Defining the luminaire segments and alarm zones - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 59
Defining the segments and alarm zones - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 60
Verifying the luminaire segment boundaries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 61
Setting the Threshold - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 61
Segment threshold setting procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 62
Intrusion simulations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 63
Scheduling routine light activation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 64
Scheduling routine luminaire activation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 64
Input/output configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 65
Defining the I/O control mode, I/O type and option card - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 65
Auxiliary (Aux) inputs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 66
Local control mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 66
Remote control mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 66
Remote light activation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 66
Input wiring configurations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 66
Input configuration procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 67
Output relays - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 68
Output relay setup (Local control mode) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 68
Output relay setup (Remote control mode) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 68
Linking relays to zones (local control mode) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 69
System test procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 69
4 Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -71
Recommended maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 71
Preventing weather related nuisance alarms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 72
Adjusting the Target Filters - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 72
Replacing the gateway - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 73
Removing the gateway assembly - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 73
Replacing the gateway assembly - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 73
Updating the Senstar LM100 Firmware - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 73
a Parts list - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -75
b Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -77

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Related publications:
The following documents, included on the Senstar LM100 CD, contain information that may be
applicable to the Senstar LM100 system
•E8DA0103-001 Senstar LM100 quickstart instruction
•E8DA0303-001 Installing Luminaires
•E7DA0103-001 Wireless Gate Sensor
•00DA0109-001 Network Manager Overview
•00DA0209-001 Network Manager Interface
•00DA0803-001 Installing the network interface card
•00DA1003-002 UltraLink I/O
•00DA1203-001 Installing the network interface unit
•00DA1503-001 Installing I/O cards

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1 System planning
System description
The Senstar LM100 intelligent perimeter lighting and sensing solution combines high-intensity
LED lighting with an accelerometer-based vibration detection sensor. The system is comprised of
a distributed set of LM100 luminaires, which include the LED lights and the vibration detecting
sensor, a gateway device that processes the signals from the luminaires, and a luminaire AP
(access point) that provides an RS-485 half-duplex connection between the RF-based luminaires
and the gateway.
The Senstar LM100 luminaires are typically mounted on the perimeter fence, but can also be
mounted on walls or other surfaces. The luminaires communicate over a proprietary wireless
mesh network transmitting status information and receiving control point commands from the
gateway via the hard-wired connection to the luminaire AP. The gateway provides the user
interface to the distributed luminaires as well as the interface between the luminaires and a
security management system (SMS). The Senstar LM100 gateway supports up to 100 luminaires
including the luminaire AP.
Figure 1: luminaires at night

System description
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For optimum performance and the highest probability of detection (Pd) the Senstar LM100
luminaires can be mounted on fences up to 3.6 m (12 ft.) high, with up to 6 m (20 ft.) separation
between luminaires. With 6 m spacing between luminaires, one Senstar LM100 system can
protect up to 600 m (1970 ft.) of perimeter fencing. The luminaires can be mounted at various
heights on the fence posts to avoid contact with barbed wire outriggers at the top of the fence.
The Senstar LM100 system can protect most types of fences with user-configurable detection
parameters and light activation controls. Each system supports up to 50 distinct alarm zones and
each alarm zone can include from 1 to 100 luminaires. In addition to alarm detection and
response, each software defined zone can follow a preset schedule for routine light activation. The
luminaire detection parameters and alarm response are configured through the LM100 gateway.
The lights can be turned ON, OFF, and Strobed in response to an alarm, individually or grouped by
zone. The luminaires can also have their brightness adjusted for routine lighting and alarm
response.
The LEDs on the Senstar LM100 luminaires are optimized to provide full spectrum lighting to
ensure high quality images for CCTV coverage. The LEDs provide uniform directional lighting
along the fence line with an elliptical 120º coverage pattern that minimizes light pollution. The LED
lights are fully ON or OFF instantly, without a warm-up period and each luminaire consumes only
2.5 W. There are four priority lighting levels that can be assigned to the luminaires, with the
brightness of each level set globally.
The Senstar LM100 gateway includes ten I/O ports that are individually selectable as inputs or
outputs with normally open or normally closed contacts. An I/O option card can be added to the
gateway to provide an additional 4 inputs or 4 outputs. The I/O points can be controlled locally by
the gateway with the outputs used to signal alarm and supervision conditions, and the inputs used
to activate luminaire zones. Alternately, the I/O points can be controlled remotely by a security
management system (SMS). In this case the outputs are used to activate auxiliary equipment and
the inputs are used to communicate the status of auxiliary devices to the SMS. The outputs are
individually configurable and can source, up to 100 mA to power auxiliary equipment. The inputs to
the gateway must be voltage free. The Senstar LM100 supports the Wireless Gate Sensor (WGS)
to provide security coverage for up to 4 gates per system. The WGS requires a receiver module
which mounts on the gateway circuit card assembly (CCA) and at least one gate sensor for each
protected gate.
The Senstar LM100 system can operate as a standalone system which reports alarm conditions
via contact closure outputs. Each luminaire can be configured to respond to alarm conditions, to
automatically turn ON and OFF according to a user-defined schedule, and to activate other
equipment (via gateway outputs). Each luminaire can also be configured to respond to dry contact
inputs from other equipment such as a photo cell for routine light activation.
The Senstar LM100 can be part of a Silver Network based security system. In this case the
gateway requires a network interface card (NIC) that connects to a PC running Senstar’s Network
Manager (NM) service. The NM interfaces seamlessly between the Senstar LM100 and a security
management system such as Senstar’s StarNet 2 or Alarm Integration Module. In addition, the
Network Manager functions as a data server which collects and distributes alarm point data and
control point status for third party Security Management Systems (SMS) via the Network Manager
Interface. The Senstar LM100 can easily be integrated into any SMS that accepts contact closure
outputs. There are 16 RF channels available to prevent mutual interference between closely
located Senstar LM100 systems (i.e., LM100s operating within 400 m of each other).
Note It is possible for the Senstar LM100 to protect fences higher than 3.6 m
by reducing the luminaires mounting height, and/or installing a luminaire
on every fence post (using 3 m spacing). However, Senstar strongly
recommends installing and testing a scaled-down Senstar LM100
system on higher fences to verify the sensor meets the site’s detection
requirements before installing a complete system.

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Senstar LM100 luminaires
The luminaire is both the sensing unit and the lighting unit for the Senstar LM100 system. The
luminaires communicate over a wireless mesh network, relaying status information to the gateway
via the luminaire AP. Luminaires are usually mounted near the tops of the fence posts, and can
also be mounted on walls or other flat surfaces. The luminaire head contains the electronic
components (a MEMs sensor, LED lights and a wireless RF transceiver). Each Senstar LM100
gateway supports up to 100 luminaires (1 luminaire AP + 99 luminaires). The luminaires are
configured remotely through a Universal Configuration Module (UCM) connection to the gateway.
One or more luminaires can be grouped into segments, and the segments can be assigned to
alarm zones (via the UCM). The detection parameters are set globally for all luminaires. However,
each luminaire segment has an independent alarm threshold and each luminaire zone can have
independent light activation controls. The global detection parameters include an Event Window,
an Event Count and an Alarm Window. There is also a Target Filter which can be used to screen
out some sources of environmental and mechanical noise. Each luminaire is supervised to ensure
operation and communication and protect against tampering and the removal of the device.
The luminaire’s lighting properties are also setup globally and are assigned on a zone by zone
basis. This includes brightness and response to alarm conditions. The luminaire LEDs can be
triggered by alarms, by inputs from other equipment, by inputs from a security management
system, and by a routine lighting schedule. There are four brightness levels that can be assigned
to the lighting triggers. The levels are prioritized so that if 2 triggers occur at the same time, the
higher priority controls the brightness. The priorities are (from lowest to highest) Level 1, Level 2,
Alarm, and force OFF. Level 1 and Level 2 are used to assign different levels of brightness to
routine lighting schedules and in response to inputs. The Alarm priority can be applied to sensor
Figure 2: Senstar 100LM luminaire and luminaire AP
luminaire head
6 mm (¼ in.) holes for wall-mounting
clamp slots for post-mounting
2-conductor power cable connection
LED lights and electronics
luminaire AP power
luminaire AP
luminaire
and data cable

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alarms and in response to inputs. The highest priority setting is force OFF which is generally used
to disable the lights during daylight hours. When the force OFF setting is selected, alarm
conditions continue to be annunciated but the LEDs do not activate.
There are eight routine lighting schedules that can be applied to the luminaire zones. For
scheduled light control, the time ON, time OFF, days of the week and brightness are specified. For
example, a zone could be configured to turn ON at 50% brightness at dusk, switch to 25% at
midnight, respond to alarms at 100% brightness, and remain OFF during the daylight hours. For
Alarm response, luminaires can be turned ON, OFF, or strobed individually or in zones. The time
that the luminaires remain ON and their brightness are also specified. For example, the luminaire
that detects an intrusion attempt can be strobed and the zone it is assigned to can be turned ON. It
is also possible to configure a zone to provide lighting without intrusion detection. For example, a
number of luminaires could be used to provide walkway lighting and building entrance lighting.
These luminaires would be scheduled to turn ON at dusk and OFF at dawn. Alarm detection is not
desired for these luminaires so the detection for this group of luminaires would be disabled.
Senstar LM100 luminaire AP
The luminaire AP is the access point through which the distributed luminaires communicate with
the gateway device. It also functions as a standard luminaire providing intrusion detection and
routine lighting. A two-wire RS-485 connection between the AP and the gateway enables half-
duplex communication between the two devices. Individual luminaires are polled for status
information, and when a fence disturbance occurs, the luminaire detecting the disturbance
transmits the information. This information is passed over the wireless mesh network until it is
received by the luminaire AP. The luminaire AP sends the data to the gateway over the RS-485
connection. The gateway processes the data and triggers an alarm when the received signals
meet the criteria for a valid intrusion. The luminaire AP includes a 3 m (10 ft.) 4-conductor cable to
make the power and data connection to the gateway. The luminaire AP can be installed up to
100 m (328 ft.) away from the gateway by splicing in a suitable length of data/power cable. To use
the extended cable length requires a minimum 24 VDC power supply.
Senstar LM100 gateway
The gateway is the central controller for the Senstar LM100 system. It communicates with the
distributed luminaires through a 2-wire RS-485 connection to the luminaire AP. The gateway
receives the alarm and status information from the luminaires, and depending on the method of
alarm reporting, it either passes the data to the Silver Network Manager (NM) or it activates the
onboard outputs to signal alarm conditions and status information. System setup and configuration
for the luminaires is done using the Universal Configuration Module (UCM) through either a direct
USB connection to the gateway device, or remotely through the Silver Network Manager.
The gateway can be mounted outdoors on a post, either on, or separate from, the fence on which
the luminaires are installed. A rigid fixed post is recommended for outdoor applications. The
gateway can also be installed indoors or outdoors on a flat stable surface. Post-mounting
hardware is supplied for post sizes ranging from 4.5 cm to 12.7 cm (1¾ in. to 5 in.). The hardware
required for surface-mounting the gateway is customer-supplied. The gateway enclosure is hinged
on one side and includes a lockable latch (padlock not included).
The gateway includes ten input/output (I/O) ports, each of which can be configured as either an
input or an output. I/O option cards are available to provide an additional 4 inputs or 4 outputs.
There are two selectable control modes for the gateway’s I/O, local control mode and remote
control mode. The control mode is set in software, via the UCM. The default setting is local control
mode, in which the gateway controls the on-board relays to signal alarm and supervision
conditions (user selectable relay activation conditions). In local control mode, the inputs are used
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luminaires). In remote control mode, the alarm data is carried over the Silver Network to a host
security management system (SMS). Remote control mode enables the SMS to control the
gateway’s relays as output points to operate other security equipment. The input ports provide
inputs to the host SMS for reporting the status of auxiliary devices. In both modes, you can
configure the gateway’s input/output response according to your site-specific requirements.
•Local control mode - Hard-wired contact closure alarm data connections and input wiring
connections are made between the gateway and the annunciation equipment.
•Remote control mode - The alarm data communications are via the Silver Network. RS-422
copper wire data paths, fiber optic cables, or Ethernet cables connect the gateway to the Silver
Network Manager (NM). The NM handles the communication between the Senstar LM100
system and a host security management system.
The gateway supports the addition of two optional circuit cards on its expansion header. The
available option cards include:
• network interface card - enables network communications and connects the gateway to a PC
running the Silver Network Manager
• wireless gate sensor receiver card - provides wireless security monitoring of up to 4 gates
(also requires a gate sensor module on each protected gate)
• I/O option card - either a dry contact input card (4 additional inputs) or a relay output card
(4 additional outputs)
Operating Frequency selection
IEEE standard 802.11 g stipulates the frequency spectrum used by various Wi-Fi based devices.
There is an overlap between the Senstar LM100’s 16 channel bandwidth and the 13 channels
used by 802.11 g. Although the Senstar LM100 bands and the Wi-Fi bands are designed to
coexist, the Wi-Fi devices often use a great deal of airtime which can limit the amount of time the
LM100 can use for mesh network communication. Therefore, if your site uses a Wi-Fi network you
should select an LM100 channel that does not overlap a Wi-Fi band in use at your site. In North
America, Wi-Fi channels 12 and 13 are not used, so Senstar LM100 channels 15 and 16 can be
used without potential Wi-Fi interference. Figure 3: illustrates the frequency spectrum shared
between the Wi-Fi devices and the LM100 channels.
Note For the Senstar LM100 to be part of a Silver Network based security
system, the gateway requires a network interface card.
Note A Silver Network based Senstar LM100 can use local control mode to
operate the gateway’s inputs and outputs.

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The Universal Configuration Module
The Universal Configuration Module (UCM) is a Windows based software application, which
serves as the calibration, setup and maintenance tool for the Senstar LM100 system. The UCM
communicates with the gateway locally through a USB connection, or remotely via the Silver
Network Manager. When the UCM software starts, a window displays that enables you to specify
the device to which you are connecting (Senstar LM100).
Alarm communication options
• contact closure alarm communications provide up to 14 distinct alarm zones per Senstar
LM100 system (requires optional relay output card)
• Silver Network data communications using RS-422 copper wire data paths, Ethernet cable, or
fiber optic cable (requires a network interface card)
Relay Output Card
The relay output card (ROC) (P/N 00BA2500) includes four relays to supplement the outputs
available on the gateway. In local control mode, the ROC’s outputs signal user-selectable alarm
and supervision conditions. In remote control mode, the host security management system
operates the ROC’s relays as output control points. The ROC’s outputs cannot source power. The
ROC is mounted on the gateway’s expansion header.
Dry Contact Input Card
The dry contact input card (DRIC) (P/N 00BA2400) includes four inputs to supplement the inputs
available on the gateway. In local control mode the DRIC’s inputs are used to activate user-
specified luminaires. In remote control mode, the inputs report the status of auxiliary devices to the
host security management system. Inputs to the DRIC must be voltage free. The DRIC is mounted
on the gateway’s expansion header.
Figure 3: Senstar LM100/Wi-Fi overlapping frequencies

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Fail-safe relay operation
In the default configuration, the gateway’s relays operate in fail-safe mode. During normal
operation, the relays latch in the non-alarm state. In the event of a total gateway failure all relays
switch to the alarm state.
Power source and wiring
The Senstar LM100 system operates on a wide range of input voltages (12 to 48 VDC). A 12 VDC
power supply is suitable for powering the gateway and the luminaire AP, or a single luminaire.
Outdoor rated low voltage power cable is available in 150 m (492 ft.) reels (P/N: 14/2 GW0337-14,
10/2 GW0337-10). The distance covered by a power supply can be extended by running the
power cables in both directions around the perimeter from a central location. The following tables
includes the number of luminaires that can be powered based on power supply voltage, wire
gauge and distance:
Power cable protection
Some Senstar LM100 installations require that the power cables are protected against vandalism
and accidental damage. There are two recommended methods of providing power cable
protection:
• Use armored outdoor and wet location rated power cable.
• Use standard outdoor and wet location rated power cable that is protected inside conduit.
Auxiliary device output power
The gateway device can source up to 100 mA at the gateway’s input voltage via the onboard
outputs. The outputs can be used to energize high voltage relays or to activate auxiliary security
devices.
Note The gateway can use either an input card or an output card, not both.
Note In locations where AC power may not be stable or reliable, an
uninterruptable power supply (UPS) should be used for primary power.
Note To use 10 AWG power cables you require kit number E8KT0101-001
which includes 2 large wire joint crimps and a larger cable gland.
Figure 4: Senstar LM100 luminaire power cable recommendations

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Power over Ethernet
Silver Network based gateways using Ethernet communications have the option of using Power
over Ethernet. To use this powering option requires a PoE class 3 switch that is located within
100 m (328 ft.) of the gateway, and minimum Category 5 Ethernet cable. Power over Ethernet is
supplied to the gateway’s Network Interface card (NIC) and the power output on the NIC is
connected to the power input on the gateway. The PoE connection can also supply power to the
luminaire AP (but not to any other luminaires). Figure 45: illustrates an Ethernet based Silver
Network.
Grounding considerations
The Senstar LM100 gateway requires a stable low resistance earth ground connection. Use a
short straight length of heavy gauge copper wire to connect the ground lug on the bottom of the
enclosure to an approved low resistance earth ground. Avoid sharp bends in the ground wire.
Alarm monitoring
Alarm monitoring is site specific and depends on whether you are using relay outputs for alarm
reporting (standalone system, local control mode) or Silver Network based alarm reporting
(networked system, remote control mode). Each gateway has ten user-configurable I/O points
(inputs/outputs). In standalone mode, the outputs are used to signal alarm and supervision
conditions. For network based gateways, alarm data is carried over the network cables and the
outputs are available as output control points from the security management system.
NM Mode alarm reporting
The LM100 gateway can be configured to report alarm and supervision conditions through an
UltraLink modular I/O system operating in Network Manager Mode (NM Mode). In NM Mode, the
UltraLink I/O processor functions as a Network Manager, providing alarm outputs for a connected
network of up to eight Silver Network compatible devices. With the UltraLink processor in NM
Mode, the Silver devices do not require a connection to a PC running Silver Network Manager
software. Sensor alarms and supervision conditions are assigned to UltraLink I/O outputs. When
an alarm occurs on a connected sensor, the assigned UltraLink output is activated (see
00DA1003-002 UltraLink I/O for additional details).
Note Senstar recommends using a fully managed PoE switch, to supply
power to a Senstar LM100 gateway.
CAUTION Consult the local electrical code for grounding information.

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Security factors
There are many important factors to consider when planning a perimeter security system:
• Fence height - The fence must be high enough to present an effective barrier to climb-over
intrusions. It should also include climb-over deterrent hardware such as barbed wire or razor
ribbon (for flexible fences). Rigid fence types should incorporate a climb over deterrent in their
design (pointed stakes or pales). Senstar recommends that the minimum fence height for a
Senstar LM100 installation on a flexible fence type is 2.5 m (8 ft.). For rigid fence types the
minimum recommended fence height is 2 m (6.5 ft.).
• Fence condition - the Senstar LM100 detects intrusions by sensing the minute vibrations
caused by an intrusion attempt. Therefore, the fence must be in good condition to prevent any
metal on metal contact or vibrations caused by environmental factors. It may be necessary to
upgrade or repair the perimeter fence to ensure it presents a sufficient barrier against climb
over and crawl under intrusions. If you are not sure of the suitability of your fence for a Senstar
LM100 system, Senstar recommends hiring a local fencing contractor to inspect, and if
required, repair the fence.
• Fence length - The length of the fence, the number of fence posts and the fence post spacing
determine the number of luminaires required to provide adequate coverage. The maximum
recommended spacing for luminaires is 6 m (20 ft.). The minimum recommended spacing for
luminaires is 3 m (10 ft.). The minimum spacing provides the highest level of security.
Exceeding the maximum recommended spacing can result in areas with reduced detection
sensitivity and gaps in the lighting coverage.
• Probability of detection (Pd) vs. nuisance alarm rate (NAR) - With a fence-mounted intrusion
detection system there is always a trade-off between the probability of detection and the
nuisance alarm rate. Generally, as the Pd goes up, so too does the NAR. However, a properly
calibrated Senstar LM100 system will provide a high Pd while minimizing the NAR.
• Alarm assessment/response - What happens when the system triggers an alarm? Can the
alarm be assessed visually? Does the site include CCTV coverage to verify the event?
Senstar recommends engaging a security consultant to discuss the available methods of
alarm assessment. To ensure maximum confidence in the system you must be able to
distinguish between valid alarms and nuisance alarms.
• Deterrence - The Senstar LM100 can activate or strobe lights at the location where an
intrusion attempt is detected while the intruder is still outside the perimeter fence. Brightly
illuminating the area of attack serves as a powerful deterrent while also providing high quality
light for CCTV coverage.

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Fence structures
To ensure consistent detection, the fence panels should be similar in type and size and be in good
condition. Ensure that there are no loose panels, fittings or metal parts that can move and cause
nuisance alarms. A shake test in which you grip the fence fabric in the middle of a panel and shake
it back and forth with an increasing motion will help identify any loose pieces. Listen for metal-on-
metal contact and correct any problems found. Verify that there are no washouts or depressions
under the fence that could allow an intruder access. Ensure that there is no vegetation or other
objects that can make contact with the fence in windy conditions.
Post clamps
Stainless steel post clamps are included for mounting the gateway and the luminaires. The post
clamps fit a wide range of post sizes with outside diameters (ODs) from 4.5 to 13 cm (1¾ to 5 in.).
The clamps will fit rectangular posts measuring up to 10 cm (4 in.) per side. The recommended
luminaire spacing is from 3 to 6 m (10 to 20 ft.) separation. However, The maximum recommended
separation between two luminaires is 20 m (66 ft.) to ensure accurate low power RF
communication between the devices.
Flexible fence types
Rigid fence types
Note It is also possible to install luminaires by marking the fence posts,
drilling four holes and using self-tapping screws.
Figure 5: Standard flexible fence types
Figure 6: Rigid fence (palisade)
chain-link welded-mesh expanded metal

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Climb-over deterrent hardware
Barbed wire
Barbed wire outriggers must be secure to prevent movement due to environmental conditions.
Each barbed wire strand should be taut and tightly secured at each support. Any extension arms
or outriggers attached to post tops should have a tight press-fit or be spot-welded. Fasten and
secure any loose components.
Razor ribbon
The razor ribbon must be secured so that it does not move in the wind. Use bracing wires to
secure the coil and to prevent the razor ribbon from separating if it is cut.
Note The mounting height of the Senstar LM100 luminaires on the fence
posts may require adjustment to avoid contact with the climb-over
deterrent hardware.
Figure 7: Avoiding contact with barbed wire
Figure 8: Razor ribbon
to avoid contact with the barbed wire
lower the luminaires mounting height
razor ribbon
bracing wire
wire tie

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Gates
There are generally two types of gates used with fences, swinging gates and sliding gates. The
type of gate protection required is determined by:
• the type of gate
• the frequency of gate use
• when the system is active
Gates should consist of fence fabric on a rigid frame that includes horizontal and vertical bracing.
• Firmly attach all gate hardware accessories (minimum free-play).
• Make sure that double gates have travel stops (rigid anchors).
• Prevent locking hardware from moving in the wind.
• Prevent sliding gate track hardware, supports, guides, etc., from rattling in the wind.
There are two ways to protect gates with the Senstar LM100 system:
• The wireless gate sensor (WGS),
• An alternate technology (e.g., a microwave sensor).
Environment
For installations in environments which include hot sunny periods, install a sun shield to protect the
enclosure from direct sunlight, or install the enclosure in a shady area, or indoors. Extra care must
be taken at sites that experience strong winds on a regular basis. The fence must be well-
maintained to prevent any metal on metal contact caused by the wind. Any objects that can make
contact with the fence should be removed from the perimeter. Heavy vegetation (thick weeds,
brush, trees, etc.) should also be kept away from the fence. Vegetation should not touch or hang
over the fence fabric.
Site Survey
Conduct a site survey to ensure that site conditions are suitable, and to determine the number of
luminaires required to cover the perimeter fence. Also include any luminaires that will be used
exclusively for lighting purposes. The primary concern of the site survey is the condition of the
fence and gates.
Indicate the following on the site plan:
• The locations of existing structures (include fences, fence posts, heavy fence posts, gates,
buildings, roads, etc.).
• The locations of obstacles including vegetation and trees.
• The length of the fence that is being protected.
• The number of regular fence posts, heavy gauge fence posts, and the fence post spacing.
• The number of surface-mounted luminaires required at the site (in addition to fence-mounted).
Note The ambient temperature, as measured inside the gateway enclosure,
must be within the operational range of -40 to +70º C (-40 to +158º F).

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Equipment layout
Depending on the height of the fence and the desired level of security, a luminaire is attached to
every fence post (3 m spacing) or every second fence post (6 m spacing). Regardless of the
luminaire spacing used, each tension post, corner post and gate support post, should have a
luminaire attached as these types of posts are usually made of thicker steel and have a wider
outside diameter (OD) than regular fence posts. As a result of the heavier construction, these
posts tend to dampen vibrations.
Use a site plan to mark the locations for the Senstar LM100 components:
• LM100 gateway - indicate the location and note the address for network based systems
• LM100 luminaire AP - indicate the location for the Access Point
• LM100 luminaires - indicate the location, the segment groupings, and zone boundaries (on the
site plan, number the luminaires in the order that will be used to form segments)
• Power supply - indicate the type and capacity of power supply and the power distribution plan
• Power cable - indicate the type and length of power cables that will be used
• Alarm communication wiring - relay output or network alarm communications; indicate the type
and length of data cables
• Wireless Gate Sensor - the number of protected gates and the number of WGSs required to
cover them
Figure 9: Example site plan
LM1_AP
power cable routing
LM2 LM3 LM4 LM5 LM6 LM7 LM8 LM9
LM10
LM11
LM12
LM13
LM14
LM15
LM16LM17LM18LM19LM20LM21LM22LM23
LM24
LM25
LM26
LM27
LM28
LM29
LM30 LM31
LM32
LM33
LM36 LM37
LM38 LM39 LM40
LM41
LM42
LM43
GW
WGS1
WGS2
WGS3 WGS4
security
control
room
parking
buried conduit
(power & RS-422)
buried
(power)
3m post spacing 6m luminaire spacing
shipping gate
StarNet 2 SMS
network
power supply
loading dock
outdoor alarm and lighting zones
Zone 1: LM1 - LM6 & LM9
Zone 2: LM7, LM8 shipping gate
Zone 3: LM10 - LM16 North fence
Zone 4: LM17 - LM23 East fence
Zone 5: LM24, LM25, LM28, LM29 South fence
Zone 6: LM26, LM27 main gate
Zone 7: LM30 - LM43 (facility outdoor lighting)
Zone 8: WGS1 East panel main gate
Zone 9: WGS2 West panel main gate
Zone 10: WGS 3 South panel shipping gate
Zone 11: WGS4 North panel shipping gate
conduit
main
gate
LM34
LM35

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