Senstar Corporation LM100 User Manual
Installing the LM100 gateway
Senstar LM100 Product Guide
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Cable entry ports
The bottom of the gateway enclosure includes five cable entry ports fitted with compression glands
for the power cable, I/O cable, and RS-485 cable. The central port includes a 12.7 mm (1/2 in.)
cable gland, which fits cables ranging between 4.3 - 11.4 mm (0.17 to 0.45 in.). The other four
ports (two on each side) provide 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) compression glands, which fit cables ranging
between 2.9 - 7.9 mm (0.115 to 0.312 in.). Five plugs are included for instances where not all of
the cable entry ports are required. The bottom of the enclosure also includes an exterior ground
lug for the earth ground connection.
for the power cable, I/O cable, and RS-485 cable. The central port includes a 12.7 mm (1/2 in.)
cable gland, which fits cables ranging between 4.3 - 11.4 mm (0.17 to 0.45 in.). The other four
ports (two on each side) provide 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) compression glands, which fit cables ranging
between 2.9 - 7.9 mm (0.115 to 0.312 in.). Five plugs are included for instances where not all of
the cable entry ports are required. The bottom of the enclosure also includes an exterior ground
lug for the earth ground connection.
Free-standing or fence post mounting the enclosure
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Install the gateway near eye-level on the secure side of the perimeter.
Mounting the enclosure away from the protected fence on the secure side of the perimeter can
help prevent tampering.
Mounting the enclosure away from the protected fence on the secure side of the perimeter can
help prevent tampering.
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Mount the enclosure with the cable entry ports on the bottom toward the ground.
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Install an approved earth ground at the gateway location, if required (see
).
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If razor ribbon is installed along the bottom of the fence, mount the gateway on the secure side
of the perimeter, away from the fence and razor ribbon.
of the perimeter, away from the fence and razor ribbon.
Figure 29: Cable entry recommendations
CAUTION
For installations in environments which include hot sunny periods,
Senstar recommends that a sun shield be installed to protect the
enclosure from direct sunlight, or that the enclosure be installed in a
shady area. The maximum operating temperature, as measured
inside the enclosure, is 70º C (158º F).
Senstar recommends that a sun shield be installed to protect the
enclosure from direct sunlight, or that the enclosure be installed in a
shady area. The maximum operating temperature, as measured
inside the enclosure, is 70º C (158º F).
RS-485 cable
network data cable
network data cable
12 to 48 VDC
I/O port wiring
earth ground
(luminaire AP)