I. BASIC CONCEPT
The FIRE STROBE 2000 signal is received optically
by line of sight. The range varies with the ambient light and
intensity of the strobe emitter. A typical range varies from 150
feet to 500 feet. The detector will not allow false operation
with unwanted signals from radio interference and/or flashing
headlights or loud sounds as it is 100 percent digital.
The acquisition time from the emitter light source
to the discriminate module is approximately 500ms.
The FIRE STROBE 2000 is widely used for security/electric
gate access. It can be used for firehouse garage doors and other
related access needed by emergency vehicles. This emergency-vehicle
strobe detector provides rapid access to any gated community that
has been serviced by fire and emergency equipments from the OPTICOM*
Strobe system and now with our new STROBEWATCH feature, it responds to both double and quad flash strobes
found on many police and emergency vehicles.
II. INSTALLATION & TESTING
Complete installation instructions are provided with
the FIRE STROBE 2000 for simple hook-up of the unit to
interface with your gate or access control. Two dry contacts are
also provided for bi-directional operation where needed.
The photoeye assembly is typically mounted 8 feet
to 10 feet above the street level and is aimed for optimal strobe
signal. (A total of (2) photoeye assemblies may be used) A 12
VAC power supply is provided with the FIRE STROBE 2000
system.
Testing can be accomplished with the optional fire
strobe transmitter tester. This FIRE STROBE 2000
transmitter
will enable a throughput of signals from the photoeye assembly
to the relay output. This is a hand-held transmitter which operates
via 9-Volt battery.
III. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. Frequency 14.035 Hz +/- .25Hz for class II signals.
New learn option for double and quad flash strobes.
2. The FIRE STROBE 2000 is fully compatible
with the OPTICOM* priority control emitter.
3.
Responds to
both the high and low priority outputs of both the OPTICOM and STROBECOM II
emitters
and with the unit set in STROBEWATCH mode it will respond to both dual
and quad flash strobes.
4. The strobe acquisition time is programmable from 500ms-2000ms.
5. The
nominal field of view ( half power points) is
15 deg off axis (a conical beam pattern).
6. The PC board construction is mounted in the enclosed
8" x 8" x 4" rain-tight NEMA J-Box.
7. The weight is approximately seven pounds.
8. The power requirements are 12/24 Volts AC/DC non-polarity
conscious, approximately 1 Watt draw.
IV. WARRANTY
The FIRE STROBE 2000 has a one year warranty
when used according to the manufacturer's specifications. This
warranty does not apply when the FIRE STROBE 2000 has been
abused, over voltaged , or altered in any way. The warranty coverage
is at the sole discretion of the manufacturer. This unit is to
be used only for the operations as described above.
*OPTICOM is a trademark
of 3M