CHAPTER 2 SERVICE UPON RECEIPT AND INSTALLATION

CHAPTER 2

SERVICE UPON RECEIPT AND INSTALLATION

Section I. EQUIPMENT PLANNING

2-1. General

2-2. Equipment Capabilities

Equipment planning involves becoming familial

1. Each receiver is capable of covering an area of 15

with the capabilities of the processor and the

by 20 feet when mounted at the corner of the

receiver used to detect ultrasonic energy generated

rectangle (fig. 2-1). The reception beam pattern

during attempts at forced penetration. One proces-

extends at 90 degrees and approximates an

sor is capable of operating with one to twenty

eggshape, with maximum sensitivity perpendicular

receivers. To determine the number and the place-

to the unit cover. For positive protection, the selected

ment of the receivers, requires an investigation of

mounting location of the receiver must have direct

the size of the area, places within the area that are

line of sight to the area being protected and it is

most likely location of forced penetration, and logical

desirable to minimize the distance.

positions and angles for mounting the receivers.

NOTE

Detection is independent of distance, and depends only on the

intensity of the signal. For maximum protection the distance

NOTE

between the receiver and most likely site of forced entry should be

The following installation procedure must be made with

minimized and preferably should be in a line perpendicular to the

the assistance of direct support (intermediate or higher

receiver cover

level maintenance personnel.

ME 6350-262-14/2/2-1

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