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2934 • REV A • ISS 26MAY17
ShatterPro II Advanced Acoustic Sensor with
Pattern Recognition Technology Installation
Instructions
SEE PAGE 4 FOR IMPORTANT WARNINGS, DISCLAIMERS,
AND PRODUCT/SAFETY INFORMATION.
Introduction
This is the 5820A-W and 5825A-W ShatterPro II Advanced
Acoustic Sensor Installation Instructions. The ShatterPro II
sensor is designed to detect breaking glass from framed
windows in the perimeter of a building.
Install the sensors on a perimeter loop armed whenever the
door and window contacts are armed. To prevent false alarms,
avoid applications where glassbreak sensors are configured to
be active in all arming levels.
The sensor false alarm immunity technology functions best in
rooms with only moderate noise. Some sounds can duplicate
the points on the glassbreak pattern the sensors detect.
The sensors may not consistently detect cracks in glass or
bullets that break through the glass. Always complement
glassbreak sensors with interior protection.
Connect the sensors to a UL Listed control panel, or a power
supply that provides at least four hours of standby power.
Mounting location
You can mount the sensors on the ceiling or on a wall.
Wall mount
The best wall-mount location is on the wall opposite to the
glass to be protected, assuming this glass is within the sensor
range and line of sight. You can also use the adjoining wall.
Ceiling mount
Mount the sensors in a location that is in direct line of sight of
the glass to be protected. However, since sound travels out
from a broken window, a position 8 ft. (2.4 m) into the room
provides better detection.
The mounting location can affect sensor detection ability. To
ensure optimum performance, the coverage zone width should
be no greater than two times the distance from the sensor to
the closest point of glass. For instance, if a sensor is mounted
10 ft. (3 m) from the glass, its optimum performance zone will
be 10 ft. (3 m) in either direction of the midpoint. You can
mount the sensors from 3.3 to 25 ft. (1 to 7.6 m) from the
farthest point of the glass. Figure 1 below shows the coverage
zone with D being the distance from the glass.
Figure 1: Coverage zone
Use the following guidelines to determine the best mounting
location:
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Mount the sensors at least 3.3 ft. (1 m) from the windows
being protected and at least 4 ft. (1.2 m) from noise
sources such as TV’s, speakers, sinks and doors.
•
Mount the sensors in the direct line of sight of the glass to
be protected.
•
Avoid rooms smaller than 10 by 10 ft. (3 m by 3 m).
•
Avoid locations where lined, insulating, or sound
deadening drapes or closed wooden shutters are used.
•
Mount the sensors in a suitable environment: temperature
between 0 and 120°F (−18 and 50°C); and humidity
between 10 and 90% noncondensing. Do not install the
sensors in humid rooms. Excess moisture on the circuit
boards can eventually cause a short and a false alarm.
•
Mount the sensors on a stable surface up to 25 ft. (7.6 m)
from the farthest point on the glass surface.
D
D
Optimum
detection
zone
D is distance from glass.
The optimum performance zone
is distance D in either direction
on the glass.
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