AVS Electronics 114115567 User Manual

Curtarolo (Padova) Italy

www.avselectronics.com

CERTIFIED QUALITY

SYSTEM

ISO9001:2008

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DIGITAL MICROWAVE BEAMS

FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR USE

BM 60 HP

BM 120 HP
BM 200 HP

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BM 60 HP VAC
BM 120 HP VAC
BM 200 HP VAC

IST0772V2.2

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General Description.................................................................................................pag. 37

Transmitter................................................................................................................pag. 37

BM60HP - BM120HP - BM200HP Wiring systems receiver...................................pag. 38

AUX Input..................................................................................................................pag. 38

Extra power supply unit for BM 60-120-200 HPVAC..............................................pag. 39

DIP SWITCH - SW1...................................................................................................pag. 41

Serial addresses table - SW1...................................................................................pag. 41

DIP SWITCH - SW2...................................................................................................pag. 41

Frequencies Table - SW2.........................................................................................pag. 41

Description of working............................................................................................pag. 42

Positioning of the beams........................................................................................pag. 43

Advice for installation..............................................................................................pag. 49

Transmitter installation inside the wire system......................................................pag. 50

Receiver installation inside the wire system - UNIVERSAL..................................pag. 50

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Receiver installation inside the wire system - SERIAL..........................................pag. 50

Adjustments..............................................................................................................pag. 51

Measurements of the signal by oscilloscope.........................................................pag. 52

Sensitivity Adjustment.............................................................................................pag. 53

Kit TERM (optional) Resistence fo inside heating.................................................pag. 54

Kit AMP (optional) Anti-removal...............................................................................pag. 54

Disqualification (Important warning)......................................................................pag. 55

Optional Brackets.....................................................................................................pag. 56

Special functions......................................................................................................pag. 57

Detectors Management............................................................................................pag. 58

Synoptic panel..........................................................................................................pag. 62

Events History..........................................................................................................pag. 63

Signals library...........................................................................................................pag. 65

Recordings Archive.................................................................................................pag. 66

System notes............................................................................................................pag. 66

Upgrade Firmware...................................................................................................pag. 66

Information in conformity to the Directive 1999/5/CEE for model BM_HP...........pag. 67

Technical Characteristics........................................................................................pag. 68

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DIGITAL MICROWAVE BARRIER

The BM60HP, BM120HP and BM200HP and BM 60-120-200 HPVAC models are microwave intrusion
detection systems which functioning is based on the “field interruption” principle and, also thanks to a
microprocessor managing the digital signals, they are instruments ideal for the protection of large
surfaces, indoor and outdoor, allowing for a high degree of safety.
Models BM 60-120-200 HPVAC are supplied on large containers and are equipped with a 230 V ~ 1A
power supply unit and a 12 V - 0.8 Ah buffer battery (optional).

General Description
The system is made by a Transmitter and a Receiver which must be installed as a couple,

choosing the same working frequency among the 5 available, in both units (tx and rx) ,

through SW1 (4 dip-switch module) on board.

Compatibility with existing models

In case of replacement, choose the same frequency on the beam to be replaced (F1 by F1, F3 by F3
etc.). In order to identify the corresponding frequency, use the chart “BEAMS CHANNELS”

Filter of selection and compensation

Any receiver is equipped with a selection filter choosing only the frequency of its channel and rejecting
the others, thus not making possible the elusion of the beam in case of use of a false transmitter.
Special self-adjusting and signal-elaboration circuits have been used in the receiver for automatic
compensation of temperature variations.

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Detection Area

The shape of the irradiation area is very well defined and this allows a higher possibility of detection
and a reduction of false alarms risk.
These beams are manufactured exclusively with solid-state components and are tropicalyzed in
order to obtain a very good seal against weather conditions.

Transmitter

The transmitter is made of a planar microwave emitting a narrow and directional higly-stable low
power beam.
A 4-dip-switch for setting working frequency is on board.
Check that the transmitter working frequency set is the
same as in the receiver coupled

BM M

CHANNELS

F1
F2
F3

DIP DIP DIP DIP

1 2 3 4

ON OFFOFFOFF
OFF ON OFFOFF
OFFOFF ON OFF

BM Q PLUS

CHANNELS

GOLD

BLUE

SILVER

TAMPER

PB1

B A TT

SW1

S1

OFF
LED

LED

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F4
F5

-

+

T T

S1

OFFOFFOFF ON
OFFOFFOFFOFF

supplying negative 12 V
supplying positive 12 V
n.c. output for protection agaist detector opening

closed
open

supplying Led enabled
supplying Led disabled

YELLOW

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BM60HP - BM120HP - BM200HP Wiring systems receiver

SW1

SW2

The Receiver is made of a high sensitivity electronic circuit
coupled with the antenna; it captivates the signal transmitted
on its own channel and measures its intensity. Special
signal processing techniques enable compensating the
variations of the surrounding environment and
minimising the effect of any disturbances produced
by small animals or birds.animals or birds.
The electronic board contains two consoles with 8 dip­switches; the first 4 dips, of console SW2, are for the
setting of the work frequency.

Check that the working frequency of the
receiver is the same as set in the transmitter
coupled.

Terminal board

GREEN

LED

RED

LED

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DA-DB

+

T T

F
F

C / NC

TP

AUX

B

Trimmer

LEVEL

SENS.
COMP.

negative power supply 12 V
serial port for serial connection in RS485
positive power supply 12 V
output normally closed for protection against detector opening

Disqualification signal relay; normally closed during the quiet status.

This relay opens in case the signal from the Transmitter is not received for 30

seconds.
alarm relay exchange normally closed

Test Point positive output for the displaying of the received signal

NC input for the connection of an outdoor detector
positive input: 12 V for stand-by; giving a positive to this clamp, the alarm relay

locks in quiet status

trimmer for the adjustment of the received signal
trimmer for the sensitivity adjustment; increases by turning clockwise
trimmer for the compensation adjustment; increases by turning anti-clockwise

Connection

USB

USB connector for PC and programming software connections

AUX Input

The AUX input allows detecting the opening or not of an auxiliary detector connected to this
clamp. This input is not balanced, but is normally
closed with negative reference.

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CONNECTION EXAMPLE

TP

CNC

B

AUX

DA
DB

FF

TAMPER

TAMPER

T T

LED

LED

ROSSO

VERDE

ON

1

8

ON

Extra power supply unit for BM 60-120-200 HPVAC
Tropicalised power supply unit

The power supply unit is a 15W switch with an output voltage of 13.8V and a maximum current of 1
A.

Mains power supply 100-240V~ (+/-10%) 50/60Hz
Voltage Rated supply voltage 13,8 V

Max. current absorbed from the mains
Maximum current available Power supply unit 1A
Output voltage at 110-230V - 10%

Output voltage at 110-230V + 10%

115V~

230V~

empty

With maximum load

empty

With maximum load

100 mA

13,8 V
13,6 V
13,8 V
13,6 V

ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED

Clips
Cable locking clips

Wire locking clips
Battery fastening
Clip screws

4.5 mm wide - 120 mm long 2

2.5 mm wide - 98 mm long 2

7.5 mm wide - 250 mm long 1

ø 4.2 - 6.5 mm long 2
Power supply unit screws M3 x 4 2
Buffer battery connection wire with F 1 Amp L250V fuse 1

Installation

Both in the receiver and the transmitter, the power supply unit must be fastened to the protective
cover of the electronic board:

Fasten the two clips supplied to
the two turrets, with the Ø 4.2 x

6.5 mm self-threading screws
supplied.

Using the marks on the inside of
the cover, make two 3 mm holes
to fasten the power supply unit in
place.

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Fasten the power supply unit in
place using the two M3 x 4 screws
supplied

The 12 V 0.8 Ah Y08A12 buffer battery (optional) (article code 1143118) (to be
fastened in place using the clip supplied) is housed on the lower part of the
back cover of the barrier, which must never exceed the dimensions of 65 mm
high, 96 mm wide and 25 mm deep.
To connect the Y08A12 battery, use the wire supplied, with the protective fuse
F 1A L250V and the connector for release if the cover comes open. If you use
a different battery with the same characteristics, it is necessary to eliminate the
connector in order to connect it to the power supply unit in the most appropriate
way.

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External connections

BATTERIA

The power supply unit must be connected as follows:

-

(1) V+
(2) V­(3) Earth
(4) Neutral 220V ~ N
(5) Live 220V ~F

Insert an omnipolar network switch in the electric installation of the building.
Connect the input of the mains voltage to the terminals marked L N (AC) and
the + and the - of the barrier board to those marked V+ e V- respectively.

The input for the mains power supply must be connected with double insulation wires

IN ALIM.

To be connected to the entrance of

+

the TX and RX board, respecting the
polarities

To guarantee electric safety, the wires must be
fastened in place using the clip directly on the
protective sheath

1 2 3 4 5

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Fasten the sheath of the
wires in the set points,
using the bigger clips
supplied.

Power supply

12 V board

Signals to the central control unit
In the case of serial connections, in
addition to the DA and DB clips, it is
necessary to connect the power
supply negative from the power
supply unit to the central control unit,

and we recommend the use of 0.5mm²
section sheathed wires.

Power supply

220 V ~ main

The 3 wires for the 230 V ~ mains power supply
and the 2 wires for the 13.8 V power supply must
fastened securely together with their own clip
(as shown in the figure) to stop them coming
into contact with sensitive parts of he barrier
if they come loose from the terminal.

Wire clip

(use the two small ones

supplied)

In the BM 60 - 120 and 200 HPVAC barriers it is possible to feed
the TERM 1 module (Optional) (Article code 1143102) directly with
the power supply unit on the barrier, inserting a protective fuse
F500mAL250V.

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DIP SWITCH - SW1

DIP Associated function

1 .. 5

6

7

8 ON -Active AUX input, the barrier reads the input

Selection serial addresses of the barrier - see addresses table
ON - Compensation activated

OFF - Compensation deactivated
ON - enables recording of the events even with lock engaged (B)

OFF - events recording disabled with lock engaged(B)

OFF - Excluded AUX input, the barrier does not consider the input

Serial addresses table - SW1

Detector DIP1DIP2DIP3 DIP4DIP5 Detector DIP1DIP2 DIP3DIP4DIP5

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10

11
12
13
14
15
16

ON ON ON ON ON

OFF ON ON ON ON

ON OFF ON ON ON

OFF OFF ON ON ON

ON ON OFF ON ON

OFF ON OFF ON ON

ON OFF OFF ON ON

OFF OFF OFF ON ON

ON ON ON OFF ON

OFF ON ON OFF ON

ON OFF ON OFF ON

OFF OFF ON OFF ON

ON ON OFF OFF ON

OFF ON OFF OFF ON

ON OFF OFF OFF ON

OFF OFF OFF OFF ON

17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

ON ON ON ON OFF

OFF ON ON ON OFF

ON OFF ON ON OFF

OFF OFF ON ON OFF

ON ON OFF ON OFF

OFF ON OFF ON OFF

ON OFF OFF ON OFF

OFF OFF OFF ON OFF

ON ON ON OFF OFF

OFF ON ON OFF OFF

ON OFF ON OFF OFF

OFF OFF ON OFF OFF

ON ON OFF OFF OFF

OFF ON OFF OFF OFF

ON OFF OFF OFF OFF

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

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DIP SWITCH - SW2

DIP Associated function

1 .. 4

5

6

7 ON - Enabled alarm signal red LED

8 Unused, for future uses.

Microwave frequency selection - see frequencies table
ON - Enabled microwave signal quality green LED

OFF - Disabled microwave signal quality green LED
ON - Enabled alarm signal buzzer

OFF - Disabled alarm signal buzzer

OFF - Disabled alarm signal red LED

Frequencies Table - SW2

BM HP

BARRIER

CHANNELS

F1
F2
F3
F4
F5

DIP DIP DIP DIP

1 2 3 4

ON OFFOFFOFF
OFF ON OFFOFF
OFFOFF ON OFF
OFFOFFOFF ON
OFFOFFOFFOFF

OLD

BARRIER

CHANNELS

GOLD
BLUE

SILVER

YELLOW

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Description of working

The two units (transmitter: TX and receiver: RX) must be positioned facing each other at the two
ends of the distance to protect. Be aware that the nature of the ground underneath, or special

weather conditions might affect the real range.
Working

The transmitter emits a modulated microwave signal (10,525 GHz), which is received by the
receiver and whose amplitude is compared with the programmed alarm threshold.
When an intruder crosses the microwave area, it causes a signal-intensity decrease under a
minimum level fixed; the receiver shows the alarm condition, lighting up a red Led indicator and
opening the contat of the alarm relay.
If the signal of the transmitter is not received for over 30 seconds, the alarm relay could go back
to quiet condition and the negative to terminal D (disqualification) fails until signal restoring.
For this reason, in the hard-wired system, it is suggested to make the connection described

in the chapter concerning
disqualification.

The drawings identify the
natural shadow areas in
the immediate
sorroundings of the
two units, which extend
for about 3 meters, in a
typical installation at 1 - 1,2 m height.

1 - 1,2 mt

3 meters

3 meters

BM60HP : max 60 meters
BM120HP : max 120 meters
BM200HP : max 200 meters

sensitive

zone

alarme

zone

sensitive

zone

Note: the diagrams of the patterns shown in the drawings are an indication and a guide
during installation. They do not represent the real radiation diagram of the antennas as
they may be subject to variations due to environmental context.

BM120HP

10 meters

Alarm zone

Sensitive zone

2 meters

BM60HP

BM60HP

6,5 meters

The sensitive zone shown in the drawings is to

be taken into consideration, as a big target.
Overpassing this area might cause the
same perturbations as a small body

passing the alarm area, that’s to say might

cause false alarms.

BM200HP

16 meters

Sensitive zone

3 meters

BM60HP 1,2 meters
BM120HP 3 meters
BM200HP 4 meters

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BM120HP-BM200HP

Positioning of the beams

For a correct installation of the system, choose carefully the positioning of the two units, according
to following advice:

3 mt

The typical installation of
BM HP system consists in
sorrounding the area to be
protected by use of more
beams couples in order to
obtain a proper perimetric
fence

TX

RX

3 mt

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Drawings identify the correct positioning of transmitters and receivers, in order to eliminate any
possible shadow area.
The drawings here below show how one or more couples of beams have to be positioned for
reaching the distance required.

BE CAREFUL: only elements with different frequencies (F1, F2, F3, F4, F5) and of the
same type (TX/TX or RX/RX) can be installed in proximity one to the other; in order to
avoid interferences between transmitters and receivers belonging to different couples.

TX

RX

6 mt

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TX

It is absolutely
necessary to
avoid installing a
transmitter near a
receiver belonging
to another couple

RX

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TX

RX

If, in a perimetric installation, the
beams cross the patterns, they
must always be installed in
pair (2, 4, 6 etc.)

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In order to extend the height of the protection, two couples of beams
can be installed as shown in the picture. In this case, it is

suggested to use couples of beams having
close working frequency (two couples

with frequency F1 and F2 or F3 and
F4)

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If the fence is made of bushes or metal fences
subject to possible movement, the minimum
distance must be 1 meter for BM60HP

and 10 meters for BM120HP and

BM200HP.

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BM60HP : 1 meter

BM120HP : 10 meters

BM200MHP : 10 meters

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A corridor large not less than 0,6 meters for BM60HP
and not less than 2 meters for BM120HP and
BM200HP, must be left free from obstacles
between transmitter and receiver; a clear
visual must always be granted in this
area

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BM60HP : 0,6 meters

BM120HP : 2 meters

BM200HP : 2 meters

BM60HP : 1 meter

BM120HP : 5 meters

BM200HP : 5 meters

The suggested height for the installation is

between 1 and 1,2 meters.

If a couple must be installed

near a building or a fix fence, a

minimum distance of 1 meter for

BM60HP and 5 meters for BM120HP and

BM200HP must be kept.
This is required in order to avoid false alarms
caused by reflection of microwave
beam.

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It is possible to install the system BM60HP also to protect
walls. In this case, the system of installation shown
in the drawing can be used, in order to avoid
false alarms caused by cats or birds. In
this case also, the height from
ground must be between 1 and
1,2 meters.

happen to have a very high

sensitivity in the centre of the

protected area and near the ground,

because of special reflection of the ray.

Because of ground

characteristics, it may

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BM60HP : 4 meters

BM120HP : 10 meters

BM200HP : 10 meters

BM60HP :1 meters

BM120HP : 5 meters

BM200HP : 5 meters

BM60HP) or 5 meters (or BM120HP and BM200HP) from the

fence.

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It is also possible

to install the system

BM HP along a transited

street with transit; in this case,

it is necessary to keep a minimum

distance of 4 meters (for BM60HP)

or 10 meters (for BM120HP and

BM200HP) between the sight-line of the

couple and the area of transit of the cars.

In case a metal fence is placed between the

transit area and the area to be protected, detectors

must be kept at a minimum distance of 1 meter (for

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•Should any pet be present and free in the installation area, it is suggested to carefully adjust
sensitivity, in order to avoid the risk of false alarms due to the passage of these small targets
in the areas which are very sensitive at the ground. To further decrease this risk, the height
of installation of the couple can be increased a little bit.

•Should trees or bushes affect the protection corridor because of the wind, false alarms
might occur. In the same way, if the system is installed near a hedge, this one must be
carefully attended to avoid darkening the protected area.

•High grass ad bushes decrease sensitivity at groud level.

•Any obstacle or important difference of level in the ground in the protected area, create
shadow-areas and very sensitive zones.

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The BM HP system has a good tolerance against bad weather conditions and temperature
variations; nevertheless it is necessary to care for following situations:

• RAIN: strong rain only causes a decrease of signal power whilst water puddles may increase
sensitivity at ground level

• SNOW: snow fall does not affect beams sensitivity, but the system cannot work if it is entirely
covered by the snow; so take care in areas with frequent and abundant snow

• FOG: a very thick fog can decrease the signal for 1/3. Because of the limits of compensation
of the gain automatic control (C.A.G.) , it is suggested to install the beams couple at a
distance not exceeding 85% of max range,in the regions where a thick fog is frequent.

The temperature working concditions are between - 20°C and + 55°C; if the use is required in
areas where temperature goes lower than 0°C, it is necessary the permanent installation of the
heating kit, which requires an alternate current at 12 V for a consumption of 150 mA for any
element of the beam (see Kit TERM for installation of heating kit).

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Advice for installation

The fixing bracket
is pre-arranged
for the
installation
on a steel
pipe, whose
external
diameter is 40
millimeters

Thanks to the two slides on the sides of
the fixing bracket, it is possible to adjust
the inclination (max 5° upwards
and 5° downwards) in both
transmitter and
receiver.

Two
notches on
the slides indicate the
max inclination

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•Use special care for the
cables entry, in order to avoid
moisture and rain penetrating
inside the box.

•For cable entry inside the
covers of board protection, use the
cable-loops given within (as shown in the
drawing)

• In the hard-wired system use anti-fire shielded cable (2 x 0,75 mm² + 8 x 0,22 mm²)

In the wireless system, connect the support pole to ground and use an additional
shield for the supplying cable 220 V ~ inside the pole, in order to create a double
isolation.

•Before installing the support poles in a definitve way, it is suggested to make a trail installation
in order to find out the best position of alignement for the best effective detection:

1 Position the beams couple in the centre of a free area, respecting the minimum distances

for beams positioning and the installation height

2 Supply the transmitter and the receiver with two batteries and orientate TX and RX one

towards the other
3 Check the signal on TP and adjust it at 7,3 V .
4 Move the two beams towards RIGHT/LEFT within 30 - 50 cm and Up/Downwards

checking the variations of signal of TP and identifying the signal max point.
5 Once identified the best position, fix the brackets.

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•During positioning and adjusting of the Receiver, take care not to have big bodies inside the
sensitive zone, which will then be moved when the system is in use, such as lorries or cars;
the adjustment could be highly affected.

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Transmitter installation inside the wire system

1) Choose the position of the Transmitter, fix it at the wanted height and adjusted as precisely as
possible in the direction where the Receiver will be mounted.

2) Position the 4 dip-switches depending on the chosen work frequency.

3) Connect the power supply (from 11.5V to 15V ) and check the functioning of the Transmitter,
by switching on the red LED; by removing the bridge S1 (Led Off), the LED can be disabled to
decrease absorption.

4) Connect the TT clamps of the electronic board tamper to the tamper proof line of the control
unit.

Receiver installation inside the wire system - UNIVERSAL

1) Install the Receiver in the envisioned support point, at the same height as the Transmitter.

2) Position the 4 dip-switches depending on the chosen work frequency.

3) Connect the power supply (from 11.5V to 15V ) to the positive + and negative - clamps.

4) Upon commissioning, the LED and buzzer, if enabled, will flash for a stabilising time

5) Connect the C and N.C. alarm outputs and the "FF" disqualification signal output to the
detection line of the control unit and the electronic board tamper TT clamps to the tamper
proof line of the control unit.

Receiver installation inside the wire system - SERIAL

1) Install the Receiver in the envisioned support point, at the same height as the Transmitter.

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2) Position the 4 dip-switches depending on the chosen work frequency.

3) Connect the power supply (from 11.5V to 15V ) to the positive + and negative - clamps.

4) Upon commissioning, the LED and buzzer, if enabled, will flash for a stabilising time

5) Connect the DA and DB serial communication clamps on the barrier, to the respective on
the satellite. The alarm signals, tampering, fault and all technical signals will be reported
using this connection.

• It is possible to connect on the same serial port RS485, up
to 32 barriers.

• For connection of serial communication terminals DA

and DB only, shielded cables of 0.5 mm² are suggested,

Towards the

other barriers

whilst the section of the supplying cables (+ and -) of the
devices connected to the serial has to be chosen by the
installer according to the system and to his experience

• The total length of the connection cable can be 600 meters
and must be subdivided for all connected electronic boards.

Addressing

Should installation envision more points, the installed barriers must be addressed using
the dip-switch, on the electronic board of the same barriers.
The numbering of the barriers must be progressive and there cannot be more peripherals
with the same serial address.

Main warning for the wiring system

We recommend reaching the two units by means of flexible and water proof plastic
piping and carry out connections using shielded conductors.

The choice of section of the conductors to use for the connections must be carried out
depending on the distance from the power supply source, to guarantee a continuous
minimum voltage of 12 Vol, on both units. Malfunctioning may occur should the power
supply voltage drop below such value.

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Adjustments

1)Orientate at sight the device in the
direction of the transmitter and
connect a voltmeter betwen the ne­gative (-) and TP terminal (Test
Point) on board

GREEN

LED

RED

LED

2) Orientate the device in horizontal

7,3 Volt

way, looking for the position giving
the max reading; in case it is over
7,3 Volt tthe signal level must be
reduced by use of LEVEL trimmer,
in such a way as to bring the signal
to the best point of working, that’s
to say 7,3 Volt

•It is possible to have a high value
also with receiver not aligned to
transmitter; in this case it could be
a reflection of the beam
transmitted, which must most be
taken into consideration.

•In case the signal does not reach 6,8 V having LEVEL trimmer at max, move the device in
vertical way within a limit of 10-20 cm.

•Shouldn’t it be possible to reach the min. value, it will be necessary to decrease the distance
between receiver and transmitter or look for a better alignement position

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3)Check the quality of the signal received, keeping in mind that in absence of seeming
movements inside the protected area:

LED

LED

GREEN

VERDE

LED

ON

•Green Led on fix: there is no signal noise

•Green Led quick or slow flashing: the signal noise is low but

RED

ROSSO

LED

ON

is anyway detected by the beam

•Green Led slow flashing (off for about 1 second) , the signal noise
is more important and it is near to the intervention threshold of the beam

In order to have a more precise indication on the quantity of noise and to have the possibility

of making adjustments according to the environmental context, we suggest to use the software
HPSOFT

4) after all tests, LEDs can be deactivated in order to reduce the consumption of the receiver

Note: Thanks to the digital trimmer, the barrier has the possibility of self-calibrating the signal

level (LEVEL) and to compensate the environmental variations, guaranteeing the stability of

the signal. Fog, snow, gradual variations of the reflecting surface will be automatically
compensated by the barrier, both in positive and in negative, within certain values. Should
the requested variation be above that tolerated by the system, the disqualification signal
(FF) will be had.

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Measurements of the signal by oscilloscope

In the drawing below, the points where to connect
the oscilloscope are shown:

Punto A

(ss)

Indicates the range

of the received

signal

Punto C

(SO)

Indicates the alarm

threshold

GREEN

LED

RED

LED

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Punto B

(SI)

Indicates the quality

of the received

signal

In the graphic here below the wave shapes concerning the signal quality are shown:

1- the beam is in quiet condition and there is no passage of people or any perturbation due to

moving objects, the level is fix . Check that the quiet condition is as described.

2- the beam is disturbed or we are crossing a sensitive area (partial darkening)
3- the beam has been darkened and there is an alarm situation

.2 s

Point B shows the quality

0.5 V

.2 s

0.5 V

B

of the signal received

Sensitivity

range

0 V ž

.2 s

2 .1 V DC

3 .1 V DC

Point C shows the alarm

C

threshold (trimmer sens.).
In this case the sensitivity
is adjusted at the half

x

10

x

10

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Sensitivity Adjustment

1) Turn the SENS trimmer anti-clockwise in the minimum sensitivity position and carry out a
test by walking in the central point of the covered zone (point with lower system sensitivity)
and check the behaviour of the green LED.

2) If required, progressively increase sensitivity until the wanted reply degree is obtained.

3) 3) After each sensitivity adjustment, wait for approx. 20 seconds for all signals to be set and,
therefore, carry out a new test.

Attention: an excessive sensitivity can cause unwanted alarms in critical conditions (intense rain,

snow, etc.).

4) 4) A special compensation circuit has been included in the BMHP system, adjustable by
means of the COMP trimmer (turning it clockwise increases compensation); this circuit
records the disturbances produced within the microwave field when the target is nearing or
moving away, transversally at lobe, and automatically increases the sensitivity of the Receiver
to facilitate detection when the target crosses the central line of the lobe. The compensation
circuit can be completely excluded using DIP6=OFF of SW1. An excessive compensation
can cause an unwanted alarm of the barrier when objects move near the lobe.

If wanting the complete management of the adjustments, using the software (mod.
HPSOFT), the trimmers "SENS" and "COMP" and DIP6=ON must be set halfway

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Alarm

thresold

Signal

Alarm

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ALARM

Extreme Compensation

ALARM

Correct Compensation

CAUTION

(BM120HP and BM200HP ONLY)

Due to larger pattern and to compensation circuit, BM HP beams are more sensitive to
perturbations caused by moving objects in the areas near the corridor protected.
Consequently, the security distance to be kept in the installation, especially in respect to
the transit of vehicles, trains, or presence of big trees or bushes, must be increased. In the
special case of a street with vehicles transit, parallel to the protected area, it is suggested
to keep a minimum security distance of 10 meters.

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Kit TERM (optional) Resistence fo inside heating

•For installation in an indoor or outdoor place where
temperature can go lower than 0°C, it is
necessary to use the heating kit Term 1 in
both Receiver ad Transmitter. This has to
be done in order to avoid formation of
condensation which might affect the good
working of the electronic circuit.

•The optional heating kit, is made of a circuit
where an electromechanical thermostat, a
heating resistence and a terminal board for
connection to supplying, are placed.

•Supplying must be given by means of an
external trasnformer with output at alterna­te 12V ; the consumption of any heating
resistence is 150 mA at the tension of alter­nate 12 V.

•The thermostate intervention occurs taking
off supplying to the resistence when the tempe­rature of 30° C is reached inside the box.

Supplying: alternate 12 V
Consumption: 150 mA max
Transformer: input: 220 V ~

output: 12 V ~

for 4 couples of beams: 20 W power

Kit AMP (optional) Anti-removal

The anti-removal kit AMP is made of two bulbs,
whose function is sending an alarm in case of
tampering or removal of the beam from its support.
This kit must be positioned in such a way that one of
the bulbs is installed in vertical position compared
to the device and the other one in horizontal position
as shown in the picture.

This system allows a complete protection against any
attempt of :

- removal of the beam from the support

- removal of the supports from fixing points

The horizontal bulb must be positioned in such a way
that the contact opens as soon as there is an attempt
of moving the beam.
Before connecting the tamper line to the control panel,
check that the contact of single bulbs as well as
tamper line is closed .

Example: RX BEAM

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Disqualification (Important warning)

In order to prevent and signal misalignments caused with the system disarmed or by obstacles
interposed within the action beam of the barriers, for installations envisioning the UNIVERSAL
connection, it is essential to connect the disqualification output (FF clamps) in series to the alarm
relay exchange.

NOTE
The FF output supplies a normally closed relay exchange that opens when the signal level
drops below a minimum level for more than 30 seconds.

In the examples below, the control unit will signal the open zone, both in alarm and in
disqualification.

Balancing

resistance

SINGLE BALANCING

CONNECTION

Balancing

resistances

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DOUBLE BALANCING

CONNECTION

The power supply must come from very low safety voltage circuit with the characteristics
of a limited power source protected by a fuse.

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MUST BE EXECUTED BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL

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Optional Brackets

The optional bracket mod. SB20 and mod.
SB60 can be used for installation to the wall

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SB20

4 cm

14 cm

The bracket mod. SB20 has a wheelbase
of fixing holes in the wall of 4 cm

Optional bracket mod. SB60 can be used with

BM60HP

The bracket mod. SB60 has a base
rectangular 14x18 cm wheelbase of fixing
holes in the wall of 11x15 cm.

11 cm

SB60

15 cm

60 cm

SB130

130 cm

Optional brackets mod. SB120 and mod.
SB130 can be used for installation to the floor

The bracket mod. SB120 has a square base
of side 18 cm with a wheelbase of fixing holes
in the floor 14 cm.

SB120

120 cm

14 cm

14 cm

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14 cm

Special functions

Return to initial screen

Activation of the USB/Telephone connection, for the displaying and

Activation of the USB/Telephone connection, for the displaying and

Activation of the USB/Telephone connection for the customisation of

Access to the local archive of the signals recordings carried out

Access to the personal notes per system

Activation of the firmware upgrade procedure of the barrier

Thanks to the software from PC HPSOFT, it is possible to make the best use of the potential of
digital technology.
HPSOFT allows, for each digital barrier:

- Check:

- microwave signals

- outputs status (alarm - disqualification - tamper)

- input status (AUX)

- barrier diagnostic (temperature - test point - compensation on/off - power supply)

- alarms history with over 3600 recordings complete of time and date

- customised archive by the installer

- synoptic barriers status (if connected in RS485 to satellite)

- signals recording archive per barrier

- Management:

- sensitivity adjustment

- compensation adjustment

- valid signal threshold adjustment

- customisation archive dedicated to "FALSE ALARMS"

- customisation archive dedicated to "ALARMS"

- signals recording

- select the detection method:

- traditional detection mode

- ALARMIDENTIFY detection mode

- upgrade firmware (not active in PSTN/GSM)

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These functions are active with USB connection in local, meaning directly connected on to the
digital barrier receiver, or in USB on XSATHP satellite or PSTN/GSM telephone connection.
Once the management software is installed, it is necessary to create a numerical "New Code" in
"Clients Master" and define that it is BM 60 - 120 - 200 HP.

management of the barrier settings
Activation of the USB/Telephone connection, for the simultaneous

displaying of the barrier status

management of the barrier alarms history

the signals library dedicated to the "Alarms/False Alarms"

manually by the installer

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Detectors Management

Access to this menu imposes to choose the type of connection; USB - PSTN/GSM.
For a connection in local it is necessary:

1- to power the barriers
2- to connect the barrier receiver to the computer using the USB connection.
note: if first connection, carry out the drivers loading procedure for the recognition of the peripheral.
3- to select the barrier address on HPSOFT and then choose "connect"

Once connected, it will be possible to display the information relating to the barrier in real time,
from the field signal to the outputs status; it will also be possible to vary the functioning parameters
and adjust the date and time like on a PC.

Adjust time and date

Select "Align time" to synchronise the time and date to that of the PC.
This setting is important for managing the events history of the barrier

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Parameters displaying

These parameters highlight:

Temperature: : indicates the
functioning temperature of the receiver.

Test Pont: indicates the value of the
received signal.

Compensation: indicates, if the function is active (DIP 6 = ON), the integration value.
Power supply: indicates the power supply present on the receiver

Outputs Status

This section indicates the status of the receiver:

Alarm: if the barrier is in alarm, the red LED activates
Tamper: if the barrier is tampered with, the red LED activates
Disqualification: if the barrier is in disqualification (lowering of

the constant signal (>30sec.)), the red LED activates

Aux: if the barrier's auxiliary input is open, the red LED activates (DIP 8 =OFF the barrier does
not consider the input)

Recording

The "REC" button allows the installer to start recording what happens to the
barrier on the PC. All signals will be directly saved on to an archive on the
PC that can be accessed at any time. This function is very interesting when
wanting to check the detection zones of the barrier or monitor its behaviour.

The "STOP" button interrupts the recording.

It will be requested to "Enter a note" used to distinguish
the various files of the recordings history.
To display, it is necessary to consult "Recordings
Archive" and select the file.

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Oscilloscope function

This application enables checking the barrier signals in real time.

Timescale: it selects the timescale on the axis of ordinates.
Traces to display: it enables the displaying of traces.

Traces to display

Green L.

Yellow L.

Red L.

White line: it indicates the signal received from the barrier
Red line: it indicates the set threshold alarm
Green/yellow line: it indicates the valid signal threshold; the signals inside the two lines do not

start the integration circuit of the signal (compensation)

Signal received

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The quality of the signal depends on many factors, mainly
environmental. A stable installation passes through the research

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for minimum disturbance on the barrier. For a correct installation,
it is important to keep away all those objects that might oscilla­te in the presence of wind, for example, hedges, branches,
metal nets, etc. It is some times sufficient to slightly adjust both
pairs from the opposite side compared to the possible
disturbance to make the barrier stable, being careful that this
does not jeopardise the signal level.

EXAMPLES OF RECEIVED SIGNALS

ΠGood signal

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adjusting, the disturbance reduces.

• Very disturbed signal - it is necessary to check there

are no oscillating objects within the zone of interest
of the barrier; it may be necessary to move the

barriers away from the disturbance.

• Very disturbed signal with accentuated risk of

unwanted alarms.

‘ Alarm signal.

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Low Sensitivity

Middle Sensitivity

Hight Sensitivity

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To obtain maximum possibility of managing the barrier settings, we recommend setting the

SENS trimmer on the receiver at halfway of its run.

This setting on the barrier allows the complete management of the sensitivity, even with connection
from PC.
The graphic displaying is had by checking the position of the RED line on the oscilloscope. The
closest the line to the upper part and, therefore, to the barrier signal (white line), the more sensitivity
increases.
The numerical indications (127 / - 127) indicate by how much, in percentage, the signal increases
or decreases, compared to the trimmer position adjusted in barrier.
The setting at (0) zero, displays the exact adjustment of the sensitivity on the barrier without any
influence by the management software.

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Compensation management
To obtain maximum possibility of managing the barrier settings, we recommend setting

the COMP trimmer on the receiver at halfway of its run.

This setting on the barrier allows the complete management of the compensation, even with
connection from PC.
The "Compensation" value (xx) indicates that the alarm threshold line (Red line) rises by xx Volts
per second only when the microwave signal is disturbed enough to come out from the window
fixed by the two yellow and green lines.
The numerical indications (127 / - 127) indicate by how much compensation increases or
decreases, compared to the trimmer position adjusted in barrier.
The setting at (0) zero, displays the exact adjustment of the compensation on the barrier without
any influence by the management software.

Cursor position Compensation V/sec. Description

High compensation

intervention.

Average compensation

intervention.

Compensation does not

intervene.

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Valid signal threshold management

This particular function, called WIND UP can be programmed only with the use of the HPSOFT
software; it enables selection of the intervention zone of the barrier. It is possible to virtually
reduce the analysis lobe, enabling to select all those situations that might create system instability.
Often the generated lobe interests lateral zones where, the presence of hedges, metal nets or
other, create continuous disturbance. The WIND UP function enables modulating the lobe at
software level, until it becomes 20%-30% smaller than that declared. Usually the lobe creates a
sort of cigar effect between TX and RX; by activating the WIND UP function, the cylindrical
shape of the lobe will be amended creating a real and proper ellipse.
This function ensures that the compensation is not activated for signals inside the yellow and
green lines, indicating the valid signal threshold.
The signal is considered valid when it overcomes the reference lines.
The graphic displaying is had by checking the position of the YELLOW AND GREEN lines on the
oscilloscope. The greater the distance between the lines, the more the barrier rejects signals that
would activate compensation with factory adjustments.
The numerical indications (15 - 30 - 60) indicate by how much the valid signal threshold of the
barrier increases or decreases.

Graphic displaying on the management software.

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Green L.

Yellow L.

Green L.

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Yellow L.

Graphic indication of the possible reduction of the signal threshold.

The indications below are merely indicative. Only a field test will precisely indicate the coverage
zone and the valid signal thresholds.

BM60HP

6,5 meters

BM120HP

10 meters

BM200HP

16 meters

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Sensitive zone

Alarm Zone

BM60HP 1,2 meters
BM120HP 3 meters
BM200HP 4 meters

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Sensitive zone

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3 meters

BM120HP - BM200HP

Detection mode

The possibility of alternating between the two functioning methods is possible only with the use
of the HPSOFT software.

Detection mode NORMAL: as the term indicates, the barrier behaves as describes up to now,
generating the alarm when the signal drops below the sensitivity threshold line and this does not
coincide with the waveforms customised library, relating to possible "False alarms".

Detection mode ALARM IDENTIFY: the barrier will go in alarm only if the detected signal coincides
with one of those recorded in the waveforms customised library as "real alarm".
This detection mode can be used when wanting to detect only particular types of crossings. To
use this opportunity, carry out a series of passages to generate alarms. Once a sufficient number
of alarm signals have been caused, check the "events history" in barrier and transfer the alarm
signals on to the "real alarm" customised library.
The barrier will then generate the alarm only for signals similar to those saved in this library;
every other signal will not generate an alarm.
This solution can be of interest if wanting to detect only the transiting of heavy means (cars/
articulated lorries, etc.), but not the transiting of persons or other.

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Synoptic panel

Access to this menu imposes to choose the type of connection; USB - PSTN/GSM.
For a connection in local it is necessary:
1- to power the barriers
2- to connect the barrier receiver to the computer using the USB connection.
note: if first connection, carry out the drivers loading procedure for the recognition of the peripheral.
3- to select the barrier address on HPSOFT and then choose "connect"

Once connected, it will be possible to display in real time, the information relating to all connected
barriers.
If we were connected to a barrier in USB its status would be verified, but if we were connected to
the serial satellite, we would be able to see the status of all active barriers in the system.

Displayed elements:

- Barrier's time and date settings

- power supply

- Test point

- Temperature in barrier

- Barrier status: Alarm - Tamper - Disqualification

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Events History

Access to this menu imposes to choose the type of connection; USB - PSTN/GSM.
For a connection in local it is necessary:
1- to power the barriers
2- to connect the barrier receiver to the computer using the USB connection.
note: if first connection, carry out the drivers loading procedure for the recognition of the peripheral.
3- to select the barrier address on HPSOFT and then choose "connect"

Once connected, access will be gained to the alarm events history recorded in barrier.

Data loading procedure
1- Select the satellite - the barrier: "current satellite"-"current detector"

2-Define the number of events to load, with a maximum of 3840: "Max n. events"
3- Start the process: press "Load Record List"
4- The events complete with Record Number, Date and time, will be displayed.

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5- 5- Click on show signal; the software will load the information directly from the barrier

The displaying is complete of certain information recorded at the time of alarm:

- Alarm signal - Test Point - Power supply - Temperature.

6- Press Ok to close the screen

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It is possible to create a waveforms customised archive to modulate the reply of the barrier
depending on the environmental contexts.
The signals transferred in the archive called "False Alarm", are verified by the microprocessor
before activating the real and proper alarm signal. If there were a correspondence between the
recorded signal and the generated waveform, the barrier will not activate any signal, considering
the event a false alarm.

We recommend setting in this archive only the ascertained false alarm signals.
Procedure:

1- Click on "False Alarm"; it will be requested to confirm the operation.
2- Press Yes to confirm; the wording "sample added to the library with success" confirms the

operation. If the procedure is rejected, it means that signal is not recognised among those that
can be customised.

3- Press No to desert the procedure

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"Alarm" library customisation

This library is linked to the detection mode of the barrier.
The barrier checks this archive when the barrier is set in "ALARM IDENTIFY" detection mode;
the barrier will be alarmed only if the detected signal coincides with one of those recorded in this
archive.

Procedure:
1- Click on "Alarm"; it will be requested to confirm the operation.
2- Press Yes to confirm; the wording "sample added to the library with success" confirms the

operation.
3- Press No to desert the procedure

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Signals library

Access to this menu imposes to choose the type of connection; USB - PSTN/GSM.
For a connection in local it is necessary:
1- to power the barriers
2- to connect the barrier receiver to the computer using the USB connection.
note: if first connection, carry out the drivers loading procedure for the recognition of the peripheral.
3- to select the barrier address on HPSOFT and then choose "connect"

Once connected, access is gained to the library of signals recorded in barrier by the installer.
Signals considered "FALSE ALARM" and others considered as "ALARM" can be found in this
customised library.

Symbols:

FALSE ALLARM
ALLARM

Data loading procedure
1- Select the satellite - the barrier: "current satellite"-"current detector"

2- Select which type of signal is to be loaded
3- Start the process: press "Load Record List"
4- The events complete of Record Number and "ALARM/FALSE ALARM" symbol will be displayed
5- To completely delete the signals library: press "Empty Library"

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Signals displaying procedure
6- Click on show signal; the software will load the information directly

from the barrier and the saved signal will be displayed.

7- Press Ok to close the screen
8- Press "Delete" to delete this signal from the library and confirm.
9- Confirm deletion of the signal.

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Recordings Archive

The archive of the recordings enables
displaying the signals recorded by the installer
on PC using the "recording" procedure
described in the "Detectors Management"
chapter.
By entering this archive, access will be gained
to a database where the various files will be
saved with date/time, description and duration
of recording.

Data access procedure
1- Select: "Recordings Archive"

2- Select the file to be loaded
3- To scroll the oscilloscope trace, drag the

cursor found on the lower section

System notes

In this section it is possible to load an image
reminding us, for example, where the barriers
are installed. It is also possible to enter notes
on the editable paragraph.

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Access procedure
1- Select: "System Notes"

2- Select "Change image" to load a file.
3- "Select "save notes" to confirm

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Upgrade Firmware

In this section it is possible to upgrade the barrier firmware. This procedure is only necessary if
AVS Electronics issues upgraded firmware versions. There is a section on the site dedicated to
the DOWNLOAD of files (http://www.avselectronics.com/PHP/login.php).

Access procedure
1- Select: "Upgrade Firmware"

2- Select the barrier to be upgraded
3- Select "Upgrade"
4- Select the file and confirm

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Information in conformity to the Directive 1999/5/CEE for model BM_HP

The product here described is in conformity to the essential prescriptions of the Directive 1999/5/CEE

operation.

(R&TTE) on the radio-transmitting devices of low power and on the use of frequencies of the radioelectrical

spectrum, in accordance with CEPT 70-03 recommandation.

NOTICE:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by AVS Electronics S.p.A.

may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Technical Characteristics

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BM60HP

BM60HPVAC

Max range 60 meters 120 meters 200 meters

Nominal tension 12 V 12 V 12 V

Min tension 11.5 V 11.5 V 11.5 V

Max tension 15 V 15 V 15 V

Consumption during quiet TX : 31 mA

RX : 100 mA

Consumption during alarm TX : 31 mA

RX : 100 mA

Size: (P x L x H) 150 x 105 x 195 136 x 225 x 225 136 x 225 x 225

Block of detector relay by appointed terminal B

Auxiliary input Negative input for detector

Alarm output n.c. exchange with 500 mA range at 12 V

Disqualification output normally closed good reception control exchange of signal with range

Tamper output n.c. exchange with 500 mA range at 12 V

Optional kit for anti-removal
(AMP)

Serial output - RS485 yes

Selectable serial addresses Maximum 32

Events memory Up to 3600 events recorded with time and date

Stop recording with system
disarmed

Filter false alarms yes

Test Point output for checking of signal received

Mirowave working frequency 10,525 GHz (+/-20MHz)

Modulation in 5 different channels, selection through dip-switch

Irradiation of RF power peak: 25 dBm

Temperature conditions from - 20°C to + 55°C

For installation outdoor, the use of the optional heating kit (Term2) is

IP Protection IP 34

Given within Bracket for fixation on 40 mm tube

no yes yes

BM120HP

BM120HPVAC

TX : 31 mA

RX : 100 mA

TX : 31 mA

RX : 100 mA

500 mA at 12 V

yes

suggested .

BM200HP

BM200HPVAC

TX : 31 mA

RX : 100 mA

TX : 31 mA

RX : 100 mA

Via Valsugana, 63

35010 (Padova) ITALY

Tel. [phone] / Fax. [phone]

[e-mail]

www.avselectronics.com

Assistenza Tecnica: [phone]

[e-mail]

AVS ELECTRONICS S.p.A. reserves the right to modify the technical and esthetical characteristic of the products at any time.

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