Flash™ System Installation Manual
Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................5
1.1 System Introduction .........................................................................................................5
1.2 Installation Overview........................................................................................................5
1.3 Reference Documents .....................................................................................................6
2.0 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE.............................................................................................7
2.1 Transmitters.....................................................................................................................8
2.2 Sensor..............................................................................................................................8
2.3 Monitoring Post Equipment..............................................................................................9
2.3.1 Computer .........................................................................................................................9
2.3.2 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) .............................................................................10
2.3.3 Printer ............................................................................................................................10
2.3.4 Audio Output..................................................................................................................10
2.3.5 Interface Unit (IU) ..........................................................................................................10
2.4 Optional Serial Interfaces...............................................................................................10
3.0 UNPACKING and INSPECTION ...................................................................................11
4.0 INSTALLATION PLANNING..........................................................................................12
4.1 RF Coverage..................................................................................................................13
4.1.1 Single Building Facility...................................................................................................13
4.1.2 Small, Multi-Building Site ...............................................................................................14
4.1.3 Large Facility .................................................................................................................15
4.2 Communications Wiring .................................................................................................16
4.2.1 Daisy-Chained Wiring ....................................................................................................16
4.2.2 Star Wiring .....................................................................................................................17
4.3 AC Wiring.......................................................................................................................18
4.4 Antennas........................................................................................................................18
4.4.1 Antennas Overview........................................................................................................18
4.4.2 Antenna Guidelines .......................................................................................................19
4.5 Summary - Sensor Location Requirements ...................................................................19
5.0 PRE-INSTALLATION TEST ..........................................................................................20
5.1 Software installation.......................................................................................................20
5.2 Configure Sensor and Software.....................................................................................20
5.3 Sensor Preparation ........................................................................................................21
5.3.1 Data Connection ............................................................................................................21
5.3.2 Communication Selector Switch ....................................................................................21
5.4 Test Setup......................................................................................................................21
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