Ranging Buried Cable Detection Sensor

iRange Technology:
Calibrated Thresholding - separate
threshold per metre of cable
Software Segmentation - optimized
sensor performance
Software Zoning - up to 50 zones per
processor, easily adjusted
Pinpoint Target Location - 1 metre
(3.3 ft.) accuracy, improved assessment
Precise Diagnostics - locate faults and
sources of nuisance alarms
Simplified Installation - fewer
constraints, cable plough possible

Sensor Features:
Enhanced Diagnostic Tools - using UCM
OmniTrax is the fifth generation, covert
outdoor perimeter security intrusion detection sensor that generates an invisible radar
detection field around buried sensor cables.
If an intruder disturbs the field, an alarm is
declared and the exact location of the intrusion is identified.
Targets are detected based on their
conductivity, size and movement. Smaller
targets, such as small animals, do not meet
the minimum requirements and are ignored.
OmniTrax operates through vegetation such
as grass, bushes and trees. OmniTraxs
digital processor easily filters out common
alarms caused by environmental effects such
as wind, rain, snow or blowing debris. As
a result, OmniTrax has an extremely low
False and Nuisance Alarm Rate (FAR/NAR)
and maintains a very high Probability of
Detection (Pd).

The terrain-following, volumetric detection

field is typically 1 m (3.28 ft.) high by 3
m (9.84 ft.) wide by up to 400 m (1312 ft.
or 1/4 mile) long. Systems can be standalone, or networked for long perimeters in
which sensor cables are connected together
to create a continuous perimeter. These
cables also carry alarm information and low
voltage power throughout the perimeter,
saving installation time and money. Cables
can provide bidirectional power and communications to provide full redundancy in
the event that a cable is cut or damaged.
The cables are robust enough for direct
burial in most mediums.
Once installed, the cables are completely
covert, the field is difficult to detect and site
aesthetics are left unchanged. Intruders
cannot locate, avoid or tamper with the
sensor. Combined with OmniTraxs
advanced detection capabilities, these
features result in the lowest Vulnerability to
Defeat (Vd) of any outdoor perimeter
intrusion detection sensor.

Up to 800 metres (1/2 mile) per Sensor

Processor
Sensor Networking - power and data
over cable, inherently secure
Silver Networking - enhanced
communications
Graded Cables - optimal performance
Absolute Minimum of Buried Connectors
- enhanced reliability
Operates in Wide Range of Soil
Conditions

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iRange Technology
Knowing exactly where an intruder
enters the perimeter is vital to assessing
the situation and initiating a response.
OmniTrax uses Senstar-Stellars iRange
technology to locate intruders with
pinpoint accuracy. Senstar-Stellar developed ranging with the launch of Guidar
in 1976 and has now further refined the
technology to locate intrusions to within
1 metre (3.3 ft.).
OmniTrax sensor calibration is simple.
Walking down the sensor cables while
in calibration mode allows the system
to automatically adjust the sensitivity
for each metre (3.3 ft.) and thus compensate for site variations. Buried cable
installation has never been so easy with
calibrated thresholding.
Each OmniTrax cable can be divided by
Universal Configuration Module (UCM)
software into Software Segments that can
have additional thresholding applied, or
segments can even be made inactive for
driveways, etc. Segments can then be
grouped by StarNeT 1000 into as many
as 50 alarm reporting zones per dual
cable processor. Segments and zones
can be changed at any time by technical
personnel.
In addition, the iRange technology has
many performance enhancing benefits
such as a more uniform detection field
with enough flexibility to work in almost
any environment. Relaxed installation
criteria allow for use of a cable plough to
reduce installation costs.
iRange makes troubleshooting easy.
Problems such as nuisance alarms can be
isolated within a metre (3.3 ft.), greatly
facilitating problem resolution and minimizing sensor downtime. With remote
sensor adjustment offered through the
UCM, support analysis can be done
remotely by our professionals, right from
our offices over secure links.

Sensor Technology

There are a number of technical

advantages to OmniTrax. The chosen
frequency band is optimum for human
detection. The variation in the size of

the port (leaky gap) with cable length

not only improves the uniformity of
the field, but also allows operation in
the widest range of soil conditions.
OmniTrax can be configured with no
buried interconnections to enhance reliability.

More affordable protection

With OmniTraxs graded, low attenuation

OC2 sensor cable and lower operating
frequency, a single processor can now
cover 800 linear metres (2625 feet, about
1/2 mile), double the length of previous
generation buried cable systems. Longer
cables mean fewer processors than any
other buried system and that means more
affordable protection.

INTEGRAL POWER AND DATA

In addition to detecting intruders,

OmniTrax cables can be used to
distribute power from a single source
to Sensor Processors, as well as collect
alarm and status data from each
Processor over Senstar-Stellar's Silver
Network for transmission to a control
and display system like StarNeT 1000.
OmniTrax cables are unique in providing
detection, power distribution and data
collection over a single secure buried
cable system. Full redundancy for both
power distribution and data collection is
also available.

OmniTrax Cable System

OmniTrax uses ported (leaky) coaxial

sensor cables to create an invisible
electromagnetic detection field. The
cables are specially designed with a gap
in the transmit cables outer conductor
which allows energy to escape and be
received by the corresponding parallel
receive cable. OmniTrax uses a coded
pulse signal technique (patent pending)
to determine the exact intrusion location,
which can identify multiple intruders
simultaneously.

Detection is based on the intruders

electrical conductivity, size and speed.
The Probability of Detection (Pd) for
an upright 35kg (77 lbs) intruder, penetrating through the detection field and
moving between 50 mm (2 in.) per
second to 8 m (26 ft.) per second is
greater than 99%, with 95% confidence.
Objects weighing less than 10kg (22 lbs)
are rejected with a statistical confidence
level of 95%. Separate sensitivity thresholds can be set on a per metre basis.
Any attempt to tamper with the cables,
the processor or its enclosure causes an
alarm. Based on 30 years of experience
with leaky cable sensors, OmniTrax
minimizes the nuisance alarms caused by
vegetation, rain, snow, hail, sandstorms,
wind, fog, temperature changes, seismic
vibration, acoustic and magnetic effects.
Cables are available in 3 configurations:
1) OC2 has its transmit and receive
cables buried in separate trenches and
can be spaced up to 2.0 metres (6.6 ft)
apart. This results in a detection field
roughly 1 m (3.3 ft) high by 3 m (9.9 ft)
wide. The actual field size will depend
on burial depth, the burial medium,
the cable separation and the threshold
settings of the sensor. The cables are
graded to extend the cables range to 400
m (1312 ft) in length, the longest offered
by any buried cable system. OC2 comes
with 30 m (98 ft) of integral lead in and
20 m (66 ft) of integral lead out cables.
The cables have factory-installed TNC
connectors so that all connections can
be made above ground to remove any
possibility of a cable splice failure underground. The cables also can be cut to fit
any application, or excess cable can be
buried or otherwise secured and turned
off through the UCM software. OC2 is
typically used in applications that allow
for longer cables (cost savings) and/or
require wider detection fields. These
cables are available in active lengths of
300 m (984 ft.) and 400 m (1312 ft.).
2) SC1 has transmit and receive cables
in a single jacket. These cables are used
in single trench or single slot applications, thus reducing installation time
and expense. The resulting detection
field is typically 1 m (3.3 ft) high and
2 m (6.6 ft) wide. The actual field size
will depend on burial depth, the burial

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medium and the threshold settings of the
sensor. SC1 cables are offered in 50 m
(165 ft) lengths up to 200 m (656 ft).

UNiversal Configuration Module

3) SC2 has its transmit and receive

cables buried in separate trenches, spaced
roughly 2 m (6.6 ft) apart. This results in
a detection field that is typically 1 m (3.3
ft) high and 3 m (9.9 ft) wide. The actual
field size will depend on burial depth,
the burial medium, the cable separation
and the threshold settings of the sensor.
SC2 cables are offered in 50 m (165 ft)
lengths up to 200 m (660 ft). SC2 is typically used in applications that require
wider detection fields but do not require
the use of longer OC2 sensor cables.

Auxiliary
Device

Senstar-Stellar's Silver Network consists

of the Silver Network Manager (SNM)
software, which controls network communications and passes alarm location
and status information to a control and
display system such as StarNeT 1000.
The Network Interface Unit (NIU) is
a reliable lightning-protected interface between the SNM and the sensor
processors. Communication between
processors is via the sensor cables.
Communication to the NIU is via either
RS-422, 4-wire data cables or dual multimode fiber optic. The data signal is
completely regenerated at each processor
to avoid data degeneration and termination issues.

Sensor
Processor 3
Network Power

Auxiliary
Sensor
Fiber Optic or
RS-422 Data
Cable x 2

Sensor
Processor 2
Zone 5

silver network

The Universal Configuration Module

(UCM) is an easy to use software tool
that provides real-time feedback for use
during OmniTrax calibration and setup.
The UCM runs on the Windows XP
operating system and can be used on a
personal desktop or laptop computer. It
is either connected directly to the processor using a Universal Serial Bus (USB)
interface or through Senstar-Stellars
Silver network. The UCM eliminates the
need for expensive awkward electronic
equipment, greatly reduces the configuration time and effort, and facilitates
factory support with its enhanced diagnostic tools.

Zone 11 to Zone 13

Zone 6 to Zone 10

Sensor
Processor 1

Control Gate
Access

UCM
(On a PC or laptop.
Optionally UCM can be
on the same PC as StarNeT)

Lead-in
Cable

OmniTrax Network

Sensor
Processor 4

Zone 2
to Zone 4

Zone 16 to
Zone 18

Zone 1

Network
Interface
Unit
(NIU)

Zone 14 to
Zone 15

Non-Reporting
Segment
SC1 Sensor
Cable

StarNeT 1000
with Silver Network Manager
(On a PC)

Zone 20

USB to USB
Cable

Fiber Optic or
RS-422 Data
Cable x 2

Zone 19

UCM
(On a PC or laptop)

NOTE: This diagram is for illustrative purpose only and should not be used for site planning or installation.

In a network configuration components such as the field power module

can be shared between multiple Sensor Processors. A NIU and Network
Manager assist in the operation of the system.

Up to 32 processors (i.e., up to 25.6 km or 15.9 miles) can be linked in

a single network system. Beyond that, multiple network systems can be
configured.

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S pecifications
Features

Direct Digital Receiver

Alarm Reporting
- Maximum number of Functional
Segments per cable 50, 100 per pro
cessor
- Maximum number of Alarm
Reporting Zones per processor 50
Relay Ouputs
- 4 (Alarm A, Alarm B, Supervision, Fail)
- Form C output 1.0 A maximum, 30
VAC/VDC max
Auxiliary Inputs
- 2 Supervised inputs
Lightning protection
- Tranzorb and non-radioactive gas dis
charge devices on all I/O ports
USB port
- UCM interface
End of Line Devices
- Decoupler
- Terminator

Performance

Probability of Detection (Pd) Optimized for the detection of an

upright 35 kg (77 lbs.), or larger, person
moving between 50 mm (2 in.) per
second to 8 m (26 ft.) per second, with
a probability of detection of 99% with
95% confidence. This is based on penetration of the intruder through the
detection zone.
False Alarm Rate (FAR) - Fewer than
1 per zone per month alarms from
unknown causes with full visual assessment.
Nuisance Alarm Rate (NAR) - Site
dependent

Sensor Cable OC2

Two pairs of sensor cable per processor

(A and B)
Contiguous Graded design with Lead-in,
Active Cable and Lead-out
- Lead-in length 30 metres (98.4 ft.)
- Active Cable length 400 metres
(1312 ft.) or 300 metres (984 ft.)
- Lead-out length 20 metres (66 ft.)
INTERNATIONAL

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Certificate 95711

Senstar-Stellar Corp.
119 John Cavanaugh Drive
Carp, ON K0A 1L0
Canada
Tel: (613) 839-5572
Fax: (613) 839-5830
info@senstarstellar.com

Cable jacket diameter 10.29 mm

(0.405 inches)
TNC Connectors factory installed

Auxiliary Power Supply

- Accepts 18 to 56 VDC
- Output 12 VDC, 150 mA

Sensor Cable SC2

Silver Network

Two pairs of sensor cable per processor

(A and B)
Contiguous Graded design with Lead-in
and Active Cable (no Lead-out)
- Lead-in length 20 metres (66 ft.)
- Active Cable lengths of 50, 100, 150
or 200 metres (164, 328, 492 or 656 ft.)
Cable jacket diameter 8.0 mm
(0.315 inches)

Sensor Cable SC1

Two cables per processor

Transmit and Receive cable in a single
jacket
Contiguous Graded design with Lead-in
and Active Cable (no Lead-out)
- Lead-in length 20 metres (66 ft.)
- Active Cable lengths of 50, 100, 150
or 200 metres (164, 328, 492 or 656 ft.)
Cable jacket size 8.5 x 15 mm
(0.335 x 0.590 inches)

Processor Options

RS422 Communications Card

- Direct connection to processor
- Supports two RS422 (4-wire)
data paths
- True regeneration of signal
(removes distortion at each node)
- Every processor in a network con
figuration requires a communica
tions card
Fiber Optic Communications Card
- Direct connection to processor
- Supports two Fiber Optic data paths
- Each data path requires 62.5/125
multimode fiber optic cable (total of
4 fibers)
- True regeneration of signal
(removes distortion at each node)
- Every processor in a network con
figuration requires a communica
tions card
Input / Output Card
- Direct connection to processor
- 8 Form C relay outputs
(1.0 A maximum, 30 VAC/VDC max)
- 8 Supervised inputs

UNITED STATES

Magal-Senstar, Inc.
43180 Osgood Road
Fremont, CA 94539
Toll Free: +1 (800) 676-3300
Fax: +1 (510) 249-1540
mkt@magalsenstarinc.com

UNITED KINGDOM

Senstar-Stellar Limited
Orchard House
Evesham Road
Broadway
Worcs., U.K. WR12 7HU
Tel: + 44 (1386) 834433
Fax: + 44 (1386) 834477
senstaruk@senstarstellar.com

Network Interface Unit - reliable

lightning protected computer interface
Silver Network Manager (SNM) software interface to StarNeT 1000
Alarm data including pinpoint target
location
Diagnostic data to support remote UCM
operation
Point-to-point Communication - avoids
termination issues
Regenerates signal at each node
Facilitates fail safe communication

Packaging/Environmental

Processor on a base plate in a white

aluminum NEMA 4 (or equivalent)
enclosure
40 H x 23.5 W x 16.5 cm D
(15.75 H x 9.25 W x 6.5 in. D)
-40 C to +70C (-40 F to +158 F)
Relative Humidity to 95%
noncondensing
Protective telecom enclosure accepts
OmniTrax NEMA 4 enclosure
- Size - 254 x 254 x 910 mm
(10 x 10 x 36 in.)
- Colour - light green enamel over
steel
- Protection - IP33

Power Requirements

18 to 56 VDC Network input voltage at

less than 6 watts
12 VDC Standalone input voltage at less
than 6 watts
Integrated internal battery backup

* Specifications subject to change without prior

notice.

LATIN AMERICA

Senstar-Stellar Latin America,

Nueva Italia No. 5
Col. Lomas De La Selva
Cuernavaca, Morelos
62270, Mexico
Tel: + 52 (777) 313 0288
Fax: + 52 (777) 317 0364
info@senstarstellar.com.mx

EUROPE

Senstar GmbH
Riedheimer Str. 8
88677 Markdorf Germany
Tel: + 49 7544-95910
Fax: + 49 7544-959129
info@senstar.de

Senstar-Stellar is
represented by dealers
in over 75 countries.

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Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Senstar-Stellar, OmniTrax, Senstar, the Senstar-Stellar logo are registered trademarks and StarNeT is a trademark of Senstar-Stellar Corporation.
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