ABOUT THE SOLARBEAM™ MONITORING CONTROL SYSTEM  

This is a general overview of the short and long range radio receivers, master control panels and Solarbeam™ software program and how it works in most applications.                                     4, 8 & 16-ZONE VOICE ANNUNICATION AND BYPASS PANEL The monitoring control receiver and the radio system may consist of several types of configurations and radio equipment based on the application and distance from the furthest tower to the monitoring station.  The radio system is generally located at the monitoring site, such as the guardhouse or control room. Depending on the size of the property and function of the clients monitoring requirements, several types of wireless radio communications can be utilized with the Solarbeam system. Shown below are the operational functions of the Master Control Receivers:

SHORT RANGE RADIO RECEIVERS

Several types of short range radio can be used with the Solarbeam™ such as the Phanton21 (most recommended)manufacturered by Chamberlain Proffessional Products, Inovonics (2nd choice), Ademco, Linear and other radio manufacturers with ranges of (600 to 5,000 feet) using 900 mhz transmitters may also be used. For extended range, the Phantom21 and Inovonics systems offer repeaters that will allow the user to extend the range for miles, the repeaters are easily installed inside the tower(s) and will add additional range of 2,500 feet between the transmitters.  Any type of wireless radio system can be incorporated into the Solarbeam system. With these examples, we have successfully used this equipment in many applications over the years.

PHANTOM21                  INOVONICS                    ADEMCO                  LINEAR

 SHORT RANGE RADIO TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER WITH CONTROL PANEL

As shown in this photo, a radio transmitter is located inside the Solarbeam™ tower. Once the IR beam is activated, the radio transmitter sinds a signal to the radio's receiver. The radio receiver can connect to any type of sub-system such as an alarm panel, CCTV interface, or a master control panel with voice output and bypass feature.                CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SOLARBEAM™ MASTER CONTROL PANEL AND ITS FUNCTION

 4-ZONE MASTER CONTROL PANEL AND FUNCTION

The Solarbeam 4- zone control panel provides the user the ability to monitor the perimeter system both locally (via voice annunciation) and connect the output relays to other sub-systems, such as an alarm panel, and/or other moitoring devices.      Here’s how it works: Power switch - turns main power on, this panel can opperate by solar or a/c power. Panel speaker - turns on the panel speaker mounted at the bottom of the unit. Outside speaker - turns on external or outside speaker. Reset switch - momentary push button resets the alarm after activation,if desired. Bypass Switches: Armed (switched in the up position) - activates voice alarm speakers Bypassed (center position) -  turns off voice for that zone Monitored (switched in the bottom position - activates voice alarm speakers and output relay(s) for monitoring devices such as to a 24-hour central station or connections to other sub-systems such as CCTV or alarm panel. Fault Light: When lit, indicates a low battery or no-radio contact from the towers transmitter.

 INSIDE THE 4-ZONE MASTER CONTROL PANEL  

By removing the front display cover allows access to the receivers, relays, voice module and other components which will provide the user to connect the control panel to other devices and sub-panels. Components Inside The Panel: Inovonics FA416 - (4 - zone receiver) Programed for zones 1 - 4 ELK Voice Module 124 ver2. - 8 ch. voice output per zone (connected to left side of relay) Zone Output Relay ELK924 - Triggered from the Inovonics receivers, each dual relay (armed & monitored) offers two outputs for each (activated) zone(s), the left side is used to trigger the voice module and the right side is use to connect to your alarm panel or sub-devices. The monitored zone relays - are triggered when the switch is in the monitored position Power Supply SMP3 - A/C powered or solar power voltage regulator - Activated by any alarm trigger, timer relay can connect to a strobe light or other optional timed devise. Zone Output Relays: Armed Zone Relays (switched in the up position) - Inovonics receiver output connects to this relay when switch is in the armed position. Bypassed (center position) - turns off trigger to armed and monitored dual relays. Monitored (switched in bottom position) - also activates the armed dual relay(s) upon activation for voice, but also activates the monitored relay(s) for triggering sub-devices. Fault Light & Output Relay: This circuit relay, connects to the FAULT light on the front panel.

8 - ZONE MASTER CONTROL PANEL AND FUNCTION

The Solarbeam 8- zone control panel provides the user the ability to monitor the perimeter system both locally (via voice annunciation) and connect the output relays to other sub-systems, such as an alarm panel, and/or other moitoring devices.  Here’s how it works: Power switch - turns main power on, this panel can opperate by solar or a/c power. Panel speaker - turns on the panel speaker mounted at the bottom of the unit. Outside speaker - turns on external or outside speaker. Aux. switch - provides an optional on/off switch. Reset switch - momentary push button resets the alarm after activation,if desired. Bypass Switches: Armed (switched in the up position) - activates voice alarm speakers Bypassed (center position) - turns off voice for that zone Monitored (switched in bottom position) - activates voice alarm speakers and output relay(s) for monitoring devices such as to a 24-hour central station.  Fault Light: When lit, indicates a low battery or no-radio contact from the towers transmitter.

  INSIDE THE 8-ZONE MASTER CONTROL PANEL  

 

By removing the front display cover allows access to the receivers, relays, voice module and other components which will provide the user to connect the control panel to other devices and sub-panels. Components Inside The Panel:  Inovonics FA416 - (4 - zone receiver) Programed for zones 1 - 4  Inovonics FA416 - (4 - zone receiver) Programed for zones 5 - 8 ELK Voice Module 124 ver2. - 8 ch. voice output per zone (connected to left side of relay) Zone Output Relay ELK924 - Triggered from the Inovonics receivers, each dual relay offers two outputs for each (activated) zone(s), the left side is used to trigger the voice module and the right side is use to connect to your alarm panel or sub-devices. The monitored zone relays - are triggered when the switch is in the monitored position Power Supply SMP3 - A/C powered or solar power voltage regulator Timer Relay - Activated by any alarm trigger, timer relay can connect to a strobe light or other optional timed devise.  Bypass Switches:   Armed (switched in the up position) - Inovonics receiver output connects to this switch and then to the dual relays. Bypassed (center position) - turns off trigger to dual relays. Monitored (switched in bottom position) - also activates the dual relays upon activation for voice, this switch is only shunting the circuit output wire (right side of relay) for triggering sub-devices.  Fault Light: This circuit relay, connects to the FAULT light on the front panel.

16-ZONE MASTER CONTROL PANEL AND FUNCTION 

The 16-zone master control panel is already programmed to the sixteen transmitters provided and labeled to its respective zone. If additional zones (more then 16) are required, a second 16-zone master control panel will be labled  17 - 32 and so on.

LONG RANGE RADIO WITH SOLARBEAM™ COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE PROGRAM

 LONG RANGE RADIO

The long radio communication system consists of a 2/5-watt, 1/2 duplex VHF or UHF range transmittion for high-end applications requiring customized monitoring capability. The computer software program will allow the user to monitor all functions of the perimeter system. In addition to monitoring the alarm zones, the Solarbeam™ software provides  diagnostic status of each tower e.g. battery voltage, solar voltage, beam alignment, fault status and much more.                    The master control receiver, ultilizing a standard 17" and/or 23" flat screen VGA color monitor or a 60" LCD screen, the Solarbeam software program provides a complete monitoring and diagnostic information center. Using a photograph or map of the complex, protected areas or zones are displayed. Anytime the zone is activated, a voice announcement is made to indicate the exact zone and location of the alarm signal received. Red, yellow and green zones represent the protected area(s) and are located around the defind perimeter and displayed on the monitor. The red zone indicates an alarm condition, placing the mouse over the zone and clicking, a yellow zone will display, representing that a zone is bypassed. When the zone is green, the system is fully functional. An icon, located at the bottom of the display monitor, allows the user to reset, check history and silence the voice audible alarm signals.

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