Interlogix ND5-WH-MINI, ND5-OW-STD-2P, ND5-BR-STD-2P, ND5-BE-STD-2P User Manual

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Contents

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Chapter 1. Glassbreak/shock sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Product overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Prewire installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Inconspicuous installations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Bathroom windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Skylights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Windows with curtains and blinds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Single window with wireless sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Multiple windows with wireless sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

French doors and small windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Glass doors and windows that open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Insulated glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Windows with film. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Thick glass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Large rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Small rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Occupied areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Rooms with cleaning crews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Storefront windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Roll-up metal shutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Glass display and jewelry cases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Metal enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Filing cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Jewelry store safes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

ATM and night deposit boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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Chapter 2. Motion sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Pets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Wireless sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Discreet appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Flush mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Ceiling mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Antimasking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Office foyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Storefront windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Hallways and lobby lighting activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Partitions or other obstacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Request-to-exit door control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Request-to-exit roll-up door control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Room perimeters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Multilevel homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Valuable equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Vacation homes and garages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Indoor swimming pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Large areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Long corridors or aisles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Outdoor areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Loading docks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Drive-through pickup areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Vegetable gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Outdoor swimming pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

CCTV camera activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Outdoor lighting activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Extreme temperature conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Explosive atmospheres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Chapter 3. Magnetic contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Product overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Nice-Duc surface wire concealment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Sliding aluminum doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Automatic garage doors with switch shunting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Wood doors with threshold contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Steel doors with threshold contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Recessed steel doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Deeply recessed doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Overhead or curtain doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Panel or sectional overhead doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

High security doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Explosion-proof, high-security switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Revolving doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Freezer doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Roller-plunger contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Doors with uneven wiring holes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Increase gap distances with a second magnet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Mechanical recessed switch replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Window ventilation without false alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Window ventilation using two magnets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Sliding aluminum windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Windows with thin frames. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Windows with thin steel frames. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Double-hung windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Pella casement or awning windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Anderson casement windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Hinged skylights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

Attic entry drop-down stairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Barrier Bars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Roof hatches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Metal enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Cash register drawers with Bill Trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

China cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

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Guns and gun cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Art objects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Hung art objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Computers, TVs, and stereos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Recreational equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Boat decks and cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Boat moorings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Trucks and trailers at loading docks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Truck tailgates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Chain-link rolling gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Fence gates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Silent panic switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Chapter 4. Technical support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

Contacting technical support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

Preface

This is the GE Intrusion Sensor Application Notebook. This document includes a product overview, installation guidelines, and applications for the following products:

• glassbreak/shock sensors

• motion sensors

• magnetic contacts

Although the installation and tips in this document have been developed by engin eers and installers, GE disclaims any liability for injury or losses due to this information. This document does not supersede codes, ordinances, or regulatory standards. Refer to each sensor’s manual for detailed installation instructions. GE reserves the right to change product specifications at any time.

To use this document effectively, you should have the following minimum qualifications:

• a basic knowledge of security and life safety sensors; and

• a basic knowledge of sensor installation requirements

The most current versions of this and related documentation may be found on our website. Refer to Online publication library on page 170 for instructions on accessing our online publication library.

Note: A qualified service person, complying with all applicable codes, should perform all required

hardware installation.

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Conventions used in this document

The following conventions are used in this document:

Bold Menu items and buttons.

Italic Emphasis of an instruction or point; special terms.

File names, path names, windows, panes, tabs, fields, variables, and other GUI elements.

Titles of books and various documents.

Blue italic (Electronic version.) Hyperlinks to cross-references, related topics, and URL

addresses.

Monospace Text that displays on the computer screen.

Programming or coding sequences.

Safety terms and symbols

These terms may appear in this manual:

CAUTION: Cautions identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to the equipment

or other property.

WARNING: Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in equipment damage or

serious personal injury.

Chapter 1 Glassbreak/shock sensors

This chapter provides information on glassbreak and shock sensors including an overview of acoustic sensors, shock sensors, and wireless-compatible sensors.

Applications in this chapter include different types of windows and glass doors in a variety of rooms and buildings as well as applications for metal enclosures such as filing cabinets and safes.

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Product overview

There are two basic types of glassbreak sensors: acoustic and shock. Acoustic sensors listen for the unique sound of glass breaking, while shock sensors feel the wave generated by glass breaking.

Acoustic sensors

Acoustic glassbreak sensors are an important part of an effective perimeter detection system. It is very important to choose the right sensor for a particular application or environment. GE offers you a variety of choices for virtually any glassbreak application.

ShatterPro 3, the premier technology. ShatterPro 3 acoustic glassbreak sensors give

you a potent combination of range, reliability, flexibility, and ease of use. They offer a 25 ft. (7.6 m) radius range for extended glassbreak detection. Using patented pattern recognition technology, the sensor is designed to eliminate common false alarms and improve detection of framed glass breaks. It does this by listening for the unique sound of glass breaking at numerous points across the entire frequency spectrum, not just at one or two points.

ShatterPro Plus, 24 hours a day. The ShatterPro Plus is an acoustic glassbreak sensor

combined with a passive infrared motion sensor (PIR). The sensor can detect break-ins through glass while eliminating occupant-generated false alarms.

Glassbreak/shock sensors

Chapter 1

Table 1 shows product comparison information of acoustic sensors to help you choose the right product.

Table 1. Acoustic sensors

Occupied

Pattern

Range to

Model

ShatterPro 3

58121NT 25 ft. (7.6 m) Yes Yes Yes Yes No

R5812NT 25 ft . (7.6 m) Yes Yes Yes Yes No

5812-RND 25 ft. (7.6 m) Yes Yes Yes Yes No

2000 25 ft. (7.6 m) Yes No No (3 x 3

ShatterPro II

5820A 25 ft. (7.6 m) Yes Yes Yes Yes No

584503*

24-hour sensors

5885 ShatterPro Plus

5600 10 ft. (3.1 m) No No No Yes Yes

window

20 ft . (6.1 m) Yes No Yes Yes No

12 to 15 ft. (3.7 to 4.6 m)

Automatic test

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

End-user verification

recognition technology

technology)

area perimeter loop

Yes No

24-hour application/ built-in PIR sensor

*Also available as 5845-ID, Point ID, NX488, and 60-873-95

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Acoustic sensor testing with the 5709C

To verify sensor range and operation for acoustic sensors (for 2000 models, see Acoustic

sensor testing with the GT-2 tester on page 7), use the 5709C tester and do the following:

1. Set the tester to the appropriate glass type. Use the tempered setting if you are unsure about the glass type.

2. Hold the tester 1 in. (2.5 cm) from the sensor (Figure 1) and activate the sensor.

Figure 1. Hand-held tester

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Plate •

Laminated •

Tempered •

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stays on during test

Battery LED

Battery is OK if LED

• Continuous

• Single

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3. Hold the tester near the surface of the glass to be protected and aim the speaker at the sensor. Be sure the tester is at the point on the glass furthest from the sensor. If closed drapes or curtains are present, hold the test behind them (Figure 2).

Figure 2. Testing with drapes

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4. Press the test button on the tester. The sensor should indicate the glass is within detection range of the sensor. If not, move the sensor and retest.

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Acoustic sensor testing with the GT-2 tester

To verify sensor range and operation for 2000 model acoustic sensors, use the GT-2 tester and do the following:

1. Remove the cover from the glassbreak sensor.

2. To put the sensor in test mode, press the test button on the sensor two times. The sensor LEDs will blink slowly. (See the sensor installation instructions for test button location).

3. For a low frequency test, tap the wall or ceiling near the sensor. The sensor LEDs should stay lit during the alarm event.

4. For a high frequency test, press the test button on the sensor two times. The sensor LEDs should blink rapidly. Place the cover on the sensor. Place the GT-2 tester behind the curtains of the window to be protected (see Figure 2 on page 6) and press the test mode switch on the tester (Figure 3). The sensor LEDs should remain lit during the alarm event.

5. The sensor will time out of test mode in 15 minutes.

Figure 3. GT-2 tester

Test mode switch

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Shock sensors

Breaking glass produces specific shock frequencies that travel through glass and window frames. When shock sensors feel the wave generated by breaking glass, they signal an alarm. These sensors mount directly on the glass or the frame and give you a product virtually immune to false alarms. Shock sensors can operate on windows with heavy drapes or shutters and they help prevent break-in attempts by providing a visual deterrent to intruders.

Most GE shock sensors are solid-state, with no mechanical part to wear out or fail. We incorporate a piezo transducer specifically tuned to the sh ock frequency of glass breaking, providing both excellent detection and false alarm immunity . Use Table 2 to choose the right shock sensor for a particular application or environment.

Table 2. Shock sensors

Model Coverage Mounting site Powered Indicating LED Reed switch

5150 10 ft. (3.1 m) Glass Self No No

5600 10 ft. (3.1 m) Frame Wired Yes No

5620 10 ft. (3.1 m) Frame Wired Yes Yes

5414 10 ft. (3.1 m) Glass or frame Self Yes No

5415A 10 ft. (3.1 m) Glass or frame Self Yes Yes

GS600 Varies Glass, frame,

wall, or roof

GS611 Varies Glass, frame,

wall, or roof

5402 2 x 4 x 1 ft.

(0.6 x 1.2 x 0.3 m)

5422 2 x 4 x 1 ft.

(0.6 x 1.2 x 0.3 m)

Metal enclosure Self No No

Metal enclosure Wired Yes No

Wired (analyzer)

No No

No Yes

Shock sensor testing

To test shock sensors, rap the protected glass with the handle of a screwdriver in the corner farthest from the sensor. This should trip the sensor. If the sensor does not trip, you may need to move the sensor, or use more than one sensor in the application.

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Wireless compatible sensors

Use Table 3 to choose the right wireless compatible acoustic/shock sensor for a particular environment or application.

Table 3. Wireless compatible acoustic/shock sensors

Model Coverage Mounting site LED Reed switch

5845 25 ft. (7.6 m) Omnidirectional Yes No

5645 10 ft. (3.1 m) Frame Yes Yes

5150 10 ft. (3.1 m) Glass No No

5812NT 5 ft. (1.5 m) Frame No No

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Installation guidelines

When using glassbreak sensors, follow these guidelines:

• Glass must be in good repair (not cracked) and securely mounted in its frame.

• A bullet or BB going through the glass will probably not be detected. The glassbreak incident must leave a fist-sized hole before a sensor is expected to detect the incident.

• Sensors are designed to work on glass that is a minimum of 1 square foot (0.3 x 0.3 m).

• Acoustic glassbreak sensors are designed to detect breaks in framed windows from the outside in.

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Prewire installation

Application. New construction applications offer the opportunity to prewire an acoustic

glassbreak sensor, creating an attractive, unobtrusive installation. The 5812NT and 2100 sensors, installed on a single-gang box, are especially appropriate for prewire installations.

Installation. Open the sensor and screw the back of the sensor onto the single-gang box as

shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4. Prewire 5812NT installation

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Inconspicuous installations

Application. Sometimes customers want their security system to be as inconspicuous as

possible. This is especially true in most residential, office foyers, executive offices, and upscale retail store installations. The 5820A Recessed ShatterPro II sensor is the least obtrusive acoustic glassbreak sensor available. When installed, the sensor is little larger than a quarter and is rarely noticed. Another option is to hide a 5600 ShatterPoint sensor behind curtains or blinds.

Installation. The 5820A (Figure 5) can protect an entire room. Sensor range is 25 ft.

(7.6 m) to the bottom of the glass in a 360-degree pattern. Mount the sensor on the ceiling, the opposite wall, or an adjoining wall (Figure 6 on page 12). To install the sensor, do the following:

1. Drill a 1 in. (2.5 cm) diameter hole through the drywall or ceiling tile in the desired location.

2. Insert the 1 in. (2.5 cm) sleeve into the hole and insert the sensor into the sleeve. Use the trim ring, if necessary, to cover any irregularities in the drywall hole.

The 5600 is a shorter range sensor that protects up to 10 ft. (3.1 m) of glass. For a hidden appearance, mount the sensor on the window frame behind curtains or blinds (Figure 7 on page 12). To protect windows that open, use a sensor with a built-in magnetic contact.

Figure 5. 5820A installation

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Figure 6. Wall-mounted Recessed ShatterPro II

Figure 7. ShatterPoint mounted behind the curtains

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Bathroom windows

Application. Bathrooms are challenging environments for glassbreak sensors. Humidity

can be very high and bathrooms are acoustically live rooms. These attributes produce a greater potential for false alarms when acoustic sensors are used. Shock sensors are a better choice and have fewer problems than acoustic sensors in high humidity environments such as bathrooms.

Installation. For best false alarm immunity in bathrooms, use the hermetically-sealed

GS600 shock sensor with 12 ft. (4 m) of range mounted on the glass (Figure 8). To protect windows that open, use the frame-mounted GS611 shock sensor with built-in magnetic contact. Both sensors work with the GS614 analyzer.

Figure 8. Bathroom window

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Skylights

Application. Skylights can be a vulnerable entry point to many homes and businesses. To

protect skylights made of Plexiglas or other types of plastic, use a shock sensor. To protect glass skylights, use an acoustic glassbreak sensor.

Installation. To protect plastic skylights, mount a 5150 shock sensor in a corner of the

skylight 1 in. (2.5 cm) in from the frame (Figure 9). If more than 3.5 ft. (1.1 m) of range is required, mount two sensors in opposite corners.

The plastic material in the skylight will absorb much of the shock energy from a break and the range of a shock sensor on plastic is typically 50 percent less than the range on glass. For example, a shock sensor with a 7 ft. (2.1 m) range on glass would generally have a 3.5 ft. (1.1 m) range on a plastic skylight. See Shock sensor testing on page 8.

T o protect glass skylights, mount a 5600 sensor on the ceiling or on any wall within range of the skylight or use a GS600 sensor mounted on the frame. To protect vented skylights, use the GS611 with built-in magnetic contact.

Recommended products. 5150, 5600, GS600, GS611

Figure 9. Skylights

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Windows with curtains and blinds

Application. Many homes and offices have windows with curtains or blinds. The 5150

shock sensor can protect windows regardless of the type of window covering present. With proper placement, acoustic sensors can also protect windows with blinds and light drapes.

Installation. Mount shock sensors in the corner of the glass, 1 in. (2.5 cm) from the frame.

Shock sensors are not affected by curtains or blinds. See Shock sensor testing on page 8. You can also mount a 5600 sensor on the window frame behind curtains or blinds to protect

one or more windows (Figure 10). The sensor will protect a 10 ft. (3.1 m) area, although the range may be reduced if the window coverings are touching the glass. For windows that open, use a sensor with a built-in magnetic contact.

For a larger range on windows with venetian or vertical blinds, mount a 5812NT ShatterPro 3 or a 5820A Recessed ShatterPro II on the ceiling (Figure 11 on page 16), adjoining wall, or a wall opposite the glass you want to protect. See Acoustic sensor testing

with the 5709C on page 6.

Recommended products. 5150, 5600, 5812NT, 5820A

Figure 10. Sensor mounted behind curtains

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Figure 11. Recessed sensor on ceiling

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Single window with wireless sensor

Application. A wireless-compatible shock sensor can be used for economical protection of

rooms with a single window. For glass doors or windows that open, use a wireless compatible sensor with a built-in magnetic contact.

Installation. Mount the 5150 shock sensor on the glass, 1 in. (2.5 cm) in from the corner.

Range is a 7 ft. (2.1 m) radius out from the sensor. The 564503 frame-mounted shock sensor can protect two fixed windows in the same

window opening (Figure 12). Range for the sensor is up to 10 ft. (3.1 m). Frame mounting affects the sensor range, so it is essential to test the sensor (see Shock sensor testing on page 8). The sensor includes a built-in magnetic contact to protect windows that open.

These sensors must be connected to a transmitter.

Note: The 564503 Wireless ShatterPoint shares the battery of the transmitter. Its current draw of up to

15 microamps may reduce transmitter battery life by up to 50 percent. Since other devices are likely to need battery replacement before the sensor, this is rarely a problem.

Figure 12. Wireless sensor on single window

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Multiple windows with wireless sensors

Application. To economically protect multiple windows use one transmitter and a 584503

Wireless ShatterPro acoustic sensor. The sensor combines excellent false ala r m immunity and consistent detection with wireless compatibility and has a coverage radius of 20 ft. (6.1 m) if mounted on a ceiling. A single sensor can typically protect an entire room.

Installation. To hide the transmitter and provide an integrated look, mount the transmitter

inside the back box of the 584503 sensor. The transmitter can also be mounted next to the sensor on the bracket (included with the sensor).

Note: The sensor shares the transmitter battery, which may reduce battery life by up to 50 percent.

Since other devices are likely to need battery replacement before the sensor, this is rarely a problem.

Position the 584503 sensor a minimum of 4 ft. (1.2 m) and a maximum of 20 ft. (6.1 m) from the glass (Figure 13). See Acoustic sensor testing with the 5709C on page 6

Recommended products. 584503, NX488, 60-873-95

Figure 13. Multiple window with wireless sensors

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French doors and small windows

Application. Older homes often have windows with small panes and French doors. Small

windows have unique properties when they break. The sound o utput may be low since there is not much glass to break and the glass may pop out of the window frame when hit instead of breaking. Detection in both cases can be difficult.

Modern French doors are usually two large pan es of glass with false dividers between them. The dividers have little effect from a detection standpoint you do not need to take any special precautions.

Installation. To

mounted within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the glass. See

protect small windows with an acoustic sensor, use a 5600 ShatterPoint

Acoustic sensor testing with the 5709C

on page 6.

For more consistent detection, use a GS600 frame-mounted shock sensor. Often several sensors will be needed to protect a frame of multiple windows. Make sure you test the sensor (see Shock sensor testing on page 8) and use additional sensors as needed.

Minimum glass size for glassbreak sensors is 1 square foot (0.3 x 0.3 m).

Figure 14. Small window protection

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Glass doors and windows that open

Application. Running wires from the glass to the frame can make glass door protection a

challenge. A shock or acoustic sensor with a built-in magnetic contact can make both glassbreak and forced-open protection possible.

Installation. To protect glass doors and windows that open, use a 5150C or GS611 shock

sensor, or a 5620 shock/acoustic sensor. The 5150C sensor mounts on a corner of the frame and ships with a 3 ft. (0.9 m) coil cord that reaches to a termination on the frame (Figure 15). The 5620 and GS611 sensors have built-in magnetic contacts and mount on the frame. Mount the sensor’s magnet on the door or movable window and mount the sensor on the frame as close as possible to the magnet. See Shock sensor testing on page 8.

Recommended products. 5150C, 5620, GS611

Figure 15. Protection for windows and glass doors that open

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Insulated glass

Application. Many modern buildings use windows that contain two panes of glass divided

by an air space for added insulation. You can protect this insulated glass with shock and acoustic glassbreak sensors. As long as the inside pane of the glass breaks, the sensor will detect the break. It is possible to break the outside pane of glass without setting off an alarm.

Installation. Installation for insulated windows is the same as for other windows. Mount

5150 or GS600 shock sensors in the corner of the glass or GS611 shock sensors on the frame. Mount 5600, 5620 or 5812NT acoustic sensors so that the protected glass is within the sensor’s range (Figure 16).

See Acoustic sensor testing with the 5709C on page 6 and Shock sensor testing on page 8.

Recommended products. 5150, 5600, 5620, 5812NT, GS600, GS611

Figure 16. Insulated glass protection

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Windows with film

Application. Film is applied to windows for a variety of reasons. In sunny climates some

commercial windows have a tinting film attached to the glass. Some commercial windows have a plastic film attached to the glass to prevent shattering from impact or bullets. This armor-coated glass can be found in bank drive-up windows, in retail stores, and in other vulnerable buildings.

Installation. Tinted film does not affect shock sensors. To mount shock sensors on the

glass, cut away the film where the sensor will be placed so that the mounting tape is affixed to the glass itself and not to the film (Figure 17).

Armor-coated glass may reduce shock sensor range. Thoroughly test shock s ensors (see

Shock sensor testing on page 8) to see if additional sensors are needed.

Recommended products. Any GE shock sensor, as long as the installation guidelines

are followed.

Figure 17. Tinted film on windows

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Thick glass

Application. Some installations may have glass thicker than the 0.25 in. (0.6 cm)

maximum thickness rating of acoustic and shock sensors. Since thick glass absorbs much of the shock energy from a break, it is more of a challenge for glassbreak detection. Shock sensors can be used on thick glass if they are thoroughly tested (multiple sensors may be needed). ShatterPro sensors are not designed to protect thick glass and should not be used for this application.

Installation. Use the 5150 or GS600 shock sensor and mount the sensor on the glass

approximately 1 in. (2.5 cm) in from the corner (Figure 18). See Shock sensor testing on page 8 and add multiple sensors as needed.

Figure 18. Thick glass protection

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Large rooms

Application. Most large rooms have several windows, often widely spaced from each

other. The most economical way to protect large rooms with multiple windows is with a single, long-range acoustic sensor. However, be careful to match sensor range to room size. If the sensor range extends beyond the room boundaries it is vulnerable to false alarms.

Installation. Use a 5812NT ShatterPro 3 or a 5802A Recessed ShatterPro II to protect

large glass areas and up to four walls of glass. To protect glass on more than one wall, mount the sensor on the ceiling (Figure 19). Make sure that all protected glass is within the sensor’s coverage pattern. The distance from the bottom of the window to the sensor must be no more than the sensor’s maximum range.

To protect one wall of glass, mount the sensor on the opposite wall (if all protected glass is within the sensor’s range). See Acoustic sensor testing with the 5709C on page 6.

Recommended products. 5812NT, 5820A, 2000

Figure 19. Large rooms with multiple windows

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