
FlexPS Product Guide
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Installation
Installing the sensor cable
Cable handling rules
The FlexPS sensor cable converts minute vibrations in the fence fabric into electrical signals. Any
damage to the cable from mishandling or poor installation practices will have a negative effect on
the system’s performance.
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DO NOT allow the cable to fall off the cable reel during installation.
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DO NOT bend, twist, jerk, knot, or kink the sensor cable. Sensor cable MUST NOT be nicked,
or scraped.
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Avoid tight turns in the sensor cable, the smallest allowable bend radius for MEX sensor cable
is 4 cm (1.5 in.) for Mark 2 sensor cable is 7.5 cm (3 in.) and for Armour-FLEX cable is 15 cm
(6 in.).
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DO NOT place objects on the sensor cable or allow anyone to stand or walk on the cable.
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DO NOT apply excessive tension to the sensor cable at any time.
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When using cable ties to attach the sensor cable to a fence, install the ties by hand and pull
them hand-tight until snug.
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DO NOT use mechanical tighteners to attach cable ties to a fence.
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DO NOT allow the sensor cable to be pinched between the fence and a fence post, or any
other object.
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When attaching the sensor cable to a flat mounting surface, use fasteners that hold the cable
firmly against the surface without squeezing, crimping or distorting the cable in any way.
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DO NOT use a staple gun to attach sensor cable to a wall.
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Keep the ends of the sensor cable clean and dry. For Mark 2 cable, if water enters the loose
tube it can cause corrosion and potentially freeze in the winter, thereby having a negative
effect on detection sensitivity.
Note
The number of cable passes required on a fence depends on the
height of the fence, the type of fence, and the required level of
security (see
Fence height recommendations on page 15
Note
Mark 2 sensor cable must be conditioned before it is attached to the
fence.