Quick Guide

QUICK FEATURES GUIDE
Beam detection range shouldn’t be the only feature you look at when
selecting an OPTEX photobeam. Review the additional features below
to nd the right detector for your photobeam application.
Hardwired Beam Considerations
Keeping these tips in mind will greatly reduce false and missed alarms
caused by improper installation.
Distance
The longer the distance, the bigger the voltage drop. Drops in voltage
can lead to missed and false alarms. For longer runs, use thicker gauge
wire. (Max 18 gauge)
Power Supply
When selecting your photobeam’s power supply, make sure to choose
one with the correct Amps to cover the beam’s current consumption.
Wiring
Choose the correct wiring conductor based on the outputs you want
monitored. (Tamper, Alarm, D.Q. Circuit, Power; varies by model)
Zoning
Although photobeams can be installed in series, home runs are always
recommended. This allows for easier troubleshooting and zones to be
identied when an alarm occurs.
Battery-Powered Value
Cost
In the majority of cases, applications such as utility substations and
large parking lots can be too expensive or labor intensive to trench.
Power
Battery-Powered beams can be installed in areas where power is not
readily available, such as roof tops or remote locations.
Installation Downtime
Because of the signicant drop in installation time and the fact that no
trenching is required, end-users are less inconvenienced. Businesses
and residents can operate as usual during the install.
Flexible
In environments where storage conditions may change, such as
construction sites and storage facilities, battery-powered beam options
allow the detection area to move accordingly with minimal eort.
Upgrade
Battery-powered beam options can easily be added on to existing
security, video or access systems.
“Beam alignment over long distances is troublesome.”
Solution: Sniper Viewfinder & BAU-4 Auto Alignment Unit
The Sniper viewnder includes x2 magnication over conventional
photobeam models. This allows for high visibility during the alignment
process, even over long distances. The optional BAU-4 Auto Beam
Alignment Unit automatically and accurately adjusts the optical access
to peak performance, allowing one technician the ability to align long
distances beams without additional help.
For All SL Models
“Getting power to perimeter is too expensive.”
Solution: Battery-Operated Models
To combat costly trenching and labor, or in situations where power is
not available, choose one of OPTEX’s wireless ready, battery operated
models. Mount them in the AX-TW200 beam tower for a completely
wireless and secure perimeter.
AX-100TFR, AX-200TFR, AX-100TFRi, AX-200TFRi, SL-350QFR, SL-350QFRi
“Fog, snow, & heavy rain can be an issue at my job site.”
Solution 1 : D.Q. Output (Environmental Disqualification)
D.Q. output will send a trouble signal when the beam strength is below
acceptable levels, for more than 20-40 seconds, due to fog, snow or
heavy rain.
AX-100TF, AX-200TF, AX-100TFR, AX-200TFR, AX-100TFRi, AX-200TFRi, SL-
350QFR, SL-350QFRi, SL-350QDP, SL-650QDP, SL-350QDM, SL-650QDM
Solution 2 : A.T.C.P. (Automatic Transmit Power Control)
The A.T.C.P. feature automatically controls, adjusts and optimizes the
power of the beam and maintains optimal performance. It decreases false
and missed alarms caused by fog, frost, cross talk and signal saturation.
SL-350QDM
“I want to stack my photobeams for added protection.”
Solution: Four Channel Selectable Beam Frequencies
FEATURES & VALUE
Require extra protection at the
perimeter? Choose a photobeam
detector that has four channel
selectable frequency and stack two
of them on a pole or better yet, in
an AX-TW200 Beam Enclosure.
AX-100TF, AX-200TF, AX-100TFR,
AX-200TFR, AX-100TFRi, AX-200TFRi,
SL-350QFR, SL-350QFRi, SL-200QDP,
SL-350QDP, SL-650QDP, SL-200QDM,
SL-350QDM, SL-650QDM
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