Sequencing the heads
Senstar LM100 Product Guide
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Silver Network configuration
For Senstar LM100 gateways that use Silver Network alarm data communications, you must
define the network Protocol under the Network Cfig tab. There are two selectable Protocols based
on the network configuration:
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The Silver Loop Protocol uses a ring topology and sends data in both directions around a
perimeter to provide communication redundancy. The Silver Loop Protocol can use RS-422
wiring or fiber optic cable to connect the distributed sensors to the Silver Network Manager.
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The Silver Star Protocol uses an IP backbone and an Ethernet connection to the gateway. This
configuration is often used when the sensor network is distributed over a large area and
consists of isolated blocks of sensors with only a few nodes in each block. A PoE switch can
be used for communications and to power the gateway and luminaire AP.
1.
Specify the network Protocol - Silver (Loop) or Silver (Star).
2.
For the Silver Star configuration, specify the IP address, the subnet mask, the IP address of
the switch (gateway) and the Speed and Duplex setting.
3.
Save and download the configuration changes to the gateway.
Sequencing the heads
The process of sequencing the heads is used to identify each luminaire by its installation location
rather than its 5-digit mesh network Id. Once the locations of the luminaires are known, they can
be sequenced into a logical order. The sequenced heads are then organized into segments and
zones.
Sequencing can be done by one person who starts the recording and then does the location tests,
or by two people with one monitoring the UCM and the other doing the location tests. To determine
the physical position of each luminaire, and put them into a logical sequence, one person goes
around the perimeter fence causing a disturbance at each luminaire while the results are recorded
on the UCM. The luminaire AP is the recommended starting point for the sequencing procedure.
However, for your site-specific sensor layout you may prefer to begin at a particular corner or
some other identifiable feature.
Pre-sequencing test
: When power is applied to the luminaires before they are sequenced, the
luminaires’ LEDs turn ON steady by default. Before beginning the sequencing procedure, apply
power to the luminaires and verify that the LEDs on each installed luminaire are illuminated. If a
luminaire does not turn ON, check the head’s power wiring leads for loose connections or reversed
polarity. If a string of luminaires are not illuminated, check the power distribution cable leading to
the string for loose connections or reversed polarity.
Note
Senstar LM100 heads are organized into segments and zones in the
same manner as a FlexZone sensor cable.
Note
The Define Head Sequence window includes 3 indicate buttons to
assist in identifying specific luminaires. Select a luminaire from a list,
select the indicate button below the list, and the specified head will flash
5 times.
