Mar. 04

StarNeT 1000StarNeT 1000™™

Product Familiarization

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StarNeT 1000StarNeT 1000

• An Alarm Monitoring System

– Windows O.S. Based System (NT/2000, WIN 9x, Xp)

• Open PC Architecture

– Operator Friendly User Interface for SSC Intrusion sensors

• High Resolution Graphics

• Mouse or Touchscreen Control

– Multi-Station Capability

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Alarm Monitoring for Small/MediumAlarm Monitoring for Small/MediumPerimeter ApplicationsPerimeter Applications

• Support for all Senstar-Stellar Intrusion Sensors

– via the Sennet Network• Perimitrax• Transponder Unit• Large Transponder Unit

– via the Crossfire Network• Intelli-FLEX/ Intelli-FIBER• Intelli-FIELD• Intelli-WAVE• I/O Transponders

– PLC 420, 430 transponder family

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System Configurations- Single StationSystem Configurations- Single Station

• One Computer, operator console and sensor server

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System Configurations- Multiple StationsSystem Configurations- Multiple Stations

• Multiple Stations via LAN

• Applications

– Two or more operator stations for distributed workload

– Separate Operator, and Supervisor/Maintenance consoles

– Separate Operator, and Sensor Server computers

• e.g. Sensors collected in one building, operator(s) located in a separate building.

• 64 Stations

• via TCP/IP over any LAN structure

– (typically 10/100 Base T Ethernet)

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System Configurations- Multiple StationsSystem Configurations- Multiple Stations

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System ConfigurationsSystem ConfigurationsNetwork Alarm InterfaceNetwork Alarm Interface

• Customer collects alarms via TCP/IP LAN connection– Senstar-Stellar supplied DLL (Customer writes a program which

links to our DLL, providing network services)

Sensor Networks

StarNeT 1000(Maintenance

Workstation Only)

TCP/IP

Customer’sSecurity Display

System

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System Configurations- Sensor Server System Configurations- Sensor Server Redundancy for Cross-fire NetworkRedundancy for Cross-fire Network

• Automatic Switchover in case of failure of the primary

(sensor server) computer

LAN Hub

AdditionalStations

(as required)

PLC PLC PLC

Network Controller

Sennet Network Devices

Crossfire Network Devices

SM SM TUSMSwitchover UnitSwitchover Unit

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LAN/WAN Based Sensor IntegrationLAN/WAN Based Sensor Integration

• StarNeT 1000 supports a TCP/IP based interface to the Crossfire network components– Utilizing an EIA-422 to TCP/IP (over Ethernet) converter

– Sensors can be located anywhere a network connection is available

PLC PLC PLC

Hub

Ethernet to 422Converter

Ethernet to 422Converter

HubEthernet Network

Crossfire Transponders

StarNeT Station

To other StarNeT Stations

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Open PC ArchitectureOpen PC Architecture

• StarNeT 1000 can be used on any Microsoft O.S.– Windows 98, Me, NT-4, 2000, Xp

• Utilizes standard Windows Hardware Support– Serial Port adapters installed as required

• Any vendor/ technology supported by the BIOS/ Windows

– ISA/PCI Cards, USB to 232 Converters, PC cards

– Com 1,2,3,4,5,6 etc.

• Touchscreen– Any vendor supported by Windows

• Mouse point and click emulation

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Open PC ArchitectureOpen PC Architecture

• Network Interface Card– Any vendor supported by Windows using TCP/IP

• Any physical media

– e.g. 10BaseT, 100BaseT, 100BaseFL

• Video Adapter/Monitor– Any vendor supporting the required resolution

• Sound Card– Any Windows compatible vendor supporting .wav files

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SoftwareSoftware

• Control Program– The StarNeT 1000 end-user’s application

• SIMPL– The StarNeT 1000 Site Creation application

• Distribution via CD-ROM– includes:

• both programs• product guides, FSB’s, application notes• default site configurations (P-trax, I-Flex)• demonstration configurations (Commercial, Detention)• examples for many programming requirements

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Software SecuritySoftware Security

• Software Security via Encrypted Hardware Key

– Parallel Port Pass-through Adapter

• Rainbow Technologies “Sentinel-Pro”

– Key Required for Transponder and Network Polling Only

• Demonstrations and Site Creation possible without the key

– Two System Sizes

• Small, up to 32 Transponders, 64 Stations

• Large, up to 128 Transponders, 64 Stations

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Language TranslationLanguage Translation

• Microsoft OS Dependent– Map background, button legends, and alarm text can be shown in

any language supported by the end-user’s OS

• Full translation of built-in text (dialog boxes, event-logging, etc.)– software is ready to accept translations as made available

by customer.

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Access RestrictionAccess Restriction

• Password Control available for all user functions– 253 Levels available

• Levels assigned during Site Creation

• Users and their password “level” assigned in the Control Program

– Zero through 249, normal users

• 250 and 251, access to the Maintenance Toolbar

– 252 access to sensitivity settings,

– 253 provides access to “Password Maintenance”

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““Cross-fire” Communications NetworkCross-fire” Communications Network

Xp 1 Xp 2Xp 2

Up to 128 Transponders

• Basic architecture

– Full Duplex, Bi-directional loop, A and B side polling

– EIA-422 datalink

• balanced 5 volt signal, up to 19.2 Kbaud

• “self-healing” concept

– smart A side/B side polling

– will detect a cable break and

continue communicating

up to the break via each side

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Cross-Fire NetworkCross-Fire Network

• Cross-fire, Point to Point (Full duplex, 4 wire EIA-422)

A B A

AA

B

B B

232/422Converters

232

232

422

422

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““Cross-fire” Communications NetworkCross-fire” Communications Network

• EIA-232 to 422 Conversion

– Crossfire Adapter Kit, commercial part, many equivalents

• 9 pin serial connectors, with extension cable

• Self-powering from the serial data signals (RTS, and DTR)

• Needs external lightning protection

– Use of J4KT0500 Redundant Switcher is recommended instead of the Crossfire Adapter Kit

• Fiber Optics Option – Supports PLC/Fiber Version of Intelli-FLEX

– Requires J4KT0500 Redundant Switcher or original FOX-3A converter card

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The Senstar-Stellar The Senstar-Stellar PLC Family TranspondersPLC Family Transponders

• “PLC” Transponder Line– Uses copper-based Cross-fire Network Communications

– PLC-420, General Purpose I/O in a card cage

• 64 inputs/ 64 outputs via individual cards 101 Card (32 Opto-isolated Inputs) 102 Card (16 Supervised Inputs) 201 Card (32 Open Collector Outputs) 202 Card (16 Relay Outputs)

– PLC-430, Outdoor grade I/O

• 8 inputs, 4 or 8 outputs

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Video Switcher IntegrationVideo Switcher Integration

• Contact Closure or Serial Data Communications

– via Serial Data Interface • Pelco 9500, CM6800• American Dynamics • Cohu• Philips Allegiant

– Serial Interface supports a variety of control methods• Camera/Monitor/Scene Selection • Sequence/ Tour Control• Alarm: Point On Point Off

– Separate On Alarm/ Off Alarm programmingreturns cameras to default position, afterevent is cleared

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Activity ArchiveActivity Archive

• One file created for each day in an events directory

– Stored in CSV (comma separated values) format for easy import to database program for sorting and report generation if required

– Automatic daily archiving to any other any R/W media

• e.g. Floppy Disk, CD R/W, USB “memory stick”, Remote Drive on Network

• Can be viewed on-screen by operator for quick reference

• Can be printed to a “line printer” if required