BEA ACTIVATION & SAFETY SENSOR
CONFIGURATOR
(Detailed description and sensor features/limitations)
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
DOOR TYPE - The type of door that the sensor will be used on (i.e. high-speed roll-up, bi-parting, sectional, etc.)
1.2
MODEL - The model of the door that the sensor will be used on
1.3
DIMENSIONS - The height and width of the door
1.4
AVAILABLE POWER - Most BEA sensors require 12-24V AC/DC to operate. The (LZR-i30) requires 15-35VDC to operate
(non-rectified DC power). If needed, using a 24VDC power supply/transformer with sufficient amperage would ensure
conformity with all BEA overhead sensors.
1.5
DOES THE PRIMARY USER HAVE ACCESS TO THE SENSOR/DOOR POWER SUPPLY?
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Access to the power supply of a BEA sensor may be required. Sensors that are installed near the low-end of their rated
operating temperatures will perform better if power is maintained.
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Active infrared sensors (IS40, IS40P) can be installed with a device (keyswitch, push button, etc.) to break the power
or relay to the sensor without having access to the door's power supply. This allows the user to disable the presence
detector during wash downs or extreme weather or utilize a momentary break in power to have the sensor take a new
background reference. This is good for areas where the ground/floor may change frequently.
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(LZR-i30) will only take configuration inputs from the remote control for 30 min after the sensor is powered. After 30
minutes the sensor's power must be cycled to make a configuration change.
1.6
DOES THE PRIMARY USER HAVE ACCESS TO A BEA UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL?
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(LZR-i30, IS40, IS40XL, IS40P) Sensors require a BEA Universal Remote Control for configuration adjustments.
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If the primary user does not have access to a remote, consider using a device capable of breaking the power or
disabling the presence relay. (IS40, IS40P) This will initiate a re-learn of the presence detection background. see
notes above 1.5
1.7
WHAT TERMINATION POINTS IN THE DOOR CONTROL WILL BE UTILIZED?
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(Falcon, FalconXL, MS08/09) – Microwave motion detectors CANNOT detect motionless objects and are almost
always terminated in the activation terminal.
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(IS40,IS40XL) – Dual technology sensors have 2 relay outputs. The Microwave relay is almost always terminated in
the activation terminal. The Infrared relay is almost always terminated in the safety terminal. In some instances, the
Infrared relay is used for activation and should be terminated accordingly.
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(IS40P) – For infrared presence detector with 2 relays, either relay or both relays can be terminated into the
activation or safety terminals.
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(LZR-i30) – Both relays are usually wired to the safety terminal. If the “virtual pushplate” function is utilized, the
optional relay is terminated in the activation terminal.
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CAN A SENSOR BE MOUNTED OVER THE CENTER OF THE DOOR OPENING?
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All directional functionality is in relation to the face of the sensor. Mounting a sensor, except the LZR-i30, on the side
of a door or rotating it horizontally may cause poor performance. Consider using a bracket or support to mount the
sensor in the center of the door.
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Active infrared sensors (IS40, IS40XL, IS40P) work on reflectivity and require that the sensor be mounted without
horizontal rotation and at a maximum 45 degree vertical pitch. Mounting height is critical to the size of the presence
zone. Therefore, consider that the sensor may need to be mounted higher/lower than the height of the door/opening.
1.8
1.9
ARE EXTENSION BRACKETS NEEDED FOR A SENSOR TO SEE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE DOOR?
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Are any extension brackets needed to clear any obstructions (door drum headers, pipes, etc.) so that the sensor(s) can
see the detection area clearly? Consider the use of BEA's telescoping HD Bracket.
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Active infrared sensors (IS40, IS40XL, IS40P) are normally mounted so that the presence zone is as close to the
door as possible. These sensors almost always require a bracket on the header side.
1.10
ARE THER ANY OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS THAT MAY PREVENT THE PROPER INSTALLATION/OPERATION OF AN
OVERHEAD SENSOR?
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Briefly describe any obstructions that may cause problems during installation and operation. This includes things like
pipes, columns, fans, blowers, etc.
1.11
SENSOR MOUNTING POSITION – Fill in the circle that corresponds to the appropriate mounting position of the sensor.
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(Falcon, FalconXL)- Should be mounted over the center of the door. In some instances, the sensor can be mounted
on the side of the door. The directional detection and rejection performance of the sensor will be affected when not
mounted over the center of the door or if mounted on a rotational (roll) angle.
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(IS40, IS40XL, IS40P) – When used on a door, the sensor should ALWAYS be mounted over the center of the door.
If the sensor needs to be mounted off of a door, it is critical that the sensor is mounted without a rotational (roll) angle.
1.12
SENSOR MOUNTING HEIGHT
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under 6.5 ft - (LZR-i30) recommended
(Falcon/FalconXL, IS40/IS40XL, IS40P) CANNOT BE USED
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6.5 -11.5 ft - (FalconXL, IS40XL, LZR-i30) recommended
(FALCON, IS40) may experience issues with rejection functionality
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11.5-23 ft - (FALCON, LZR-i30) recommended
(IS40, IS40P) recommended to maximum mounting height of 16 ft; If using and IS40, the senor can
be mounted up to 23 ft if THE MICROWAVE RELAY ONLY is being utilized.
(FalconXL, IS40XL) CANNOT BE USED
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Over 23 ft - (LZR-i30) recommended
(Falcon, FalconXL, IS40, IS40XL, IS40P) CANNOT BE USED
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Document any objects or obstructions that could pose a challenge in the installation/operation of a sensor. If there are
possible problems, try to take some pictures of the door and surrounding area and contact BEA for assistance.
2. ENVIRONMENT
2.1
DOOR LOCATION - Describes the door as interior, exterior. or exterior with cover. (Falcon, Falcon XL, IS40, IS40XL,
IS40P, LZR-i30, MS09) are in NEMA 4 enclosures and are rated for outdoor use.
2.2
WILL THE DOOR BE EXPOSED TO EXTREME WEATHER/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS?
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(IS40, IS40 XL, IS40P, LZR-i30) Extreme weather and environmental conditions can affect Infrared detection.
Making adjustments to the minimum target size needed for detection may improve performance in these conditions.
Consider using a device capable of breaking the power or disabling the presence/safety relay. See notes above 1.5
2.3
GROUND/FLOOR CONDITION - Survey of the ground/floor area around the door. (survey approx. 20 x 20 ft)
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(LZR-i30) - Does not require a background reference and is recommended for presence/safety protection in all
ground/floor conditions
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In cases where presence detection is marginal or unlikely, it is sometimes possible to use presence detection by making
configuration adjustments to the minimum target size and learn time parameters.
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Clean/Dry - Conditions are acceptable for presence detection
Gravel/Dirt - Conditions are unacceptable for presence detection
Shiny/Waxed - Conditions are marginal for presence detection.
Standing Water - Conditions are unlikely for presence detection.
Moving Water - Conditions are unacceptable for presence detection.
Debris/Dynamic - Conditions are marginal for presence detection. Consider reducing the learn time.
2.4
ARE EXPLOSION-PROOF OR “INTRINSICALLY SAFE” ENCLOSURES REQUIRED /DESIRED?
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(FalconEX, FalconEXXL) - Both the Falcon and FalconXL are available in NEMA 4x, 7BCD and 9EFG enclosures.
2.5
ARE THERE ANY OTHER MOVING OBJECTS OR REFLECTIVE METALS/MATERIALS IN THE DESIRED DETECTION
FIELD?
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(Falcon, FalconXL, MS08/09) - Doppler radar can be reflected by metal and moving objects such as fans, goalpost
bollards, conveyers, etc. Take note during your site survey. See notes 2.3
3. ACTIVATION
3.1
IS A SENSOR NEEDED OR DESIRED TO OPEN THE DOOR?
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Determine what sides of the door, if any, need a sensor to activate/open the door. All BEA sensors can be used to
activate/open a door. The correct sensor is determined through various factors such as mounting height and pattern
size required.
3.2
THE SENSOR WILL ACTIVATE/OPEN THE DOOR FOR:
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Vehicles only (Falcon, FalconXL) Can reject human traffic and detect only vehicles
(IS40, IS40XL) Can reject human traffic and detect only vehicle on the microwave/activation
relay
(IS40P) CANNOT reject human traffic and detect only vehicles; increasing the
minimum target size parameter can possibly provide the ability to not detect a human
(LZR-i30, MS08, MS09) CANNOT reject human traffic and detect only vehicles
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Vehicles & Humans All BEA sensors are recommended to activate/open a door for both vehicles and humans.
3.3
IS THERE A SECONDARY FORM OF ACTIVIATION?
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Is there another device that will activate/open the door?
3.4
WILL DETECTION NEED TO OCCUR ACROSS AN ABSOLUTELY STRAIGHT LINE?
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(LZR-i30) Can provide precise activation across a straight line
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(IS40, IS40XL) Can provide precise activation across a straight line on the Infrared/presence relay; Sensor mounting
heights/positions are critical to providing straight line activation points. See notes 1.7
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(Falcon, FalconXL, MS08, MS09) Doppler radar floods an area with microwaves and CANNOT provide straight line
activation points.
3.5
WILL TRAFFIC PARALLEL TO THE DOOR OPENING (CROSS-TRAFFICE)NEED TO BE DETECTED?
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(Falcon, FalconXL) Can reject traffic parallel to the face of the sensor. Will also reject humans when rejecting
parallel/cross-traffic.
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(IS40, IS40XL) Can reject traffic parallel to the face of the sensor on the microwave relay; Will also reject humans
when rejecting parallel/cross-traffic
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(IS40P) When used for activation, can be configured to ignore traffic parallel to the face of the sensor.
3.6
ACTIVATION ZONE NEEDED (Distance away from the door where detection is desired) - This is measured from the
center of the door opening perpendicular from the face of the door.
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10 ft or less - All BEA sensors can activate 10 feet or less from the door.
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10 ft to 30 ft – (IS40, IS40XL) Can be used for activation on the microwave relay only.
(IS40P) CANNOT be used for activation
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Over 30 ft - (Falcon) If sensor is mounted with a high vertical pitch, it is possible to detect movement over 30 ft
away.
3.7
DIRECTIONAL DETECTION - Determine which direction traffic must be moving to cause a detection.
4. SAFETY
4.1
IS PRESENCE DETECTION NEEDED TO DETECT MOVING AND MOTIONLESS OBJECTS NEAR THE DOOR OPENING?
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No - (Falcon, Falcon XL, MS08/09) CANNOT detect motionless objects.
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Yes - (IS40, IS40XL, IS40P, LZR-i30) Can detect both moving and motionless objects.
4.2
IS TRUE HUMAN SAFETY OR CATEGORY 2 SAFETY REQUIRED/DESIRED?
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(LZR-i30) Provides true human safety and if configured accordingly, provides Category 2 safety.
4.3
IS THE GROUND/FLOOR SPACE AROUND THE DOOR LIKELY TO CHANGE FREQUENTLY?
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(IS40, IS40XL, IS40P) If the ground/floor space around the door is likely to change frequently, consider using a
"learn time" that will allow the sensor to accept a new background reference after a predetermined period of time if
presence detection is held. i.e. - If the sensor has a 30 second learn time and an object is placed into the presence
zone and remains motionless for 30 seconds, the sensor will accept the object as part of its background and allow the
door to close.
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Cycling the power to the sensor will cause a new background reference to be determined. This can be used if the
workspace changes and no adjustments to the learn time are desired.
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Consider changing the pattern size parameter of the presence zone to keep the field as close to the door as possible.
4.4
PRESENCE DETECTION NEEDED - The width of the presence zone needed.
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7.5 ft or less - (IS40, IS40XL, LZR-i30)
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10 ft or less - (IS40, LZR-i30)
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Over 10 ft - (LZR-i30)