FlashBang Smoke Install & Testing

Required Hardware & Software:

• (1) Smoke system

• (1) Smoke Cartridge

• (4+) AA Batteries

• Wire to connect the Alarm out from the camera to the FlashBang unit.

• (1) DS B004 camera and DS PoE Hub (mini or Pro) installed and in service

• Computer running ONVIF Device Manager and an available Ethernet port

• (1) Ethernet cable (for connecting laptop to switch for testing)

• (Optional) Needle nose pliers (makes removing AA batteries easier)

• (1-2) People. Testing is much easier with 2 people.

Quick Overview:

We are going to verify the system is working and installed properly. First step is to confirm the smoke unit is functioning properly, then we will configure the camera via ONVIF and test the alarm out function. Lastly we will test the Deep Sentinel Guards ability to test fire the smoke system. Once we complete those steps, the smoke canister can be installed and your system will be live. Ready? Let’s go!

CheckList

If this is your First time installing a FlashBang! Smoke system, please go through every detailed step. Otherwise, if you prefer, you can simply reference this quick checklist for subsequent installations.

1. Remove smoke canister and unplug from PCB
2. Call Customer Care and have the camera designated as a FlashBang! Camera
3. Test Smoke System by installing fresh batteries, turning on, and shorting IN- & IN+. Confirm activation.
4. Configure camera via ONVIF: Relay Mode = Bistable, Time Delay = 10
5. Test Smoke system via ONVIF: Click Relay State “Active”. Confirm activation.
6. Call guard (hands over head) and request FlashBang! Test. Confirm activation.
7. Install new batteries, turn off system. Confirm system is off.
8. Install Smoke Cartridge and mount smoke unit. Turn on. Confirm system is activated.
9. Call guard (hands over head) to confirm camera is being monitored by live guards.

Step 1: Install Camera & Hub

For FlashBang to function properly, you must first Instal and activate a Deep Sentinel camera (Model: DSB004) and associated hub (PoE Mini or PoE Pro). The camera needs top be pointed at the area to be secured via the FlashBang smoke system. Although the camera may not have the FlashBang unit in view, it must be pointed in the area that is being protected, allowing the guard to see the activation.

Step 2: FlashBang! Activation

Next, contact Seep Sentinel Customer Care to activate FlashBang unit on the DSB004 camera that is installed and ready for use. FlashBang! will not work until your system is designated as a FlashBang! system by the engineering team. Note: In the future this will become a partner accessible feature.

Step 3: Read & Understand The Instruction

Read and understand all the information included in the FlashBang smoke system packaging. These instructions are a supplement to the following instructions.

Step 4: Prepare & Install the Smoke System

Remove the smoke canister prior to moving onto any other steps in the installation process. It is removed by unscrewing the 4 hex bolts on the face of the smoke canister. The smoke system comes with a hex key in the accessory bag.

 

Unplug the 2 wires that connect the smoke cartridge. You do not need to worry about which one is which, they are interchangeable.

Step 5: Mount the Smoke System

Following the best practices found in the FlashBang smoke system, mount the unit in the area to be protected utilizing the included hardware.

Requirements for mounting the smoke unit:

• The ideal height for the smoke unit is 6-10' above the ground.

• The unit should be pointing towards the ground at approximately a 45º angle

• The smoke unit should be aimed at the area that the designated FlashBang camera is viewing

• The smoke unit should not be pointed at anything that could catch fire

• The smoke unit can not be used in any area with flammable or combustable goods

Step 6: Install the batteries

Make sure batteries are fresh, high quality, name brand, and new.

 

Install (2) AA Batteries into the smoke unit. It’s a tight fit, but you should be able to access them. If not, you can remove the (2) screws on the PCB, remove the PCB and install the batteries. Reverse the process to put the PCB back into the smoke system. Be careful not to unplug the wires from the PCB.

Next, Switch system on from back of unit. There is a very small switch, accessed from the 4th vent opening from the right of the smoke unit. Flip the power on using a small screwdriver or blunt object. It helps to have a flashlight to view the switch.

 

Observe the LEDs once you have installed the batteries and turned the unit on.

The video above shows a blue and yellow flashing, indicating the batteries are too low to function properly. The batteries need to be replaced prior to any more testing, or final installation.

Step 7: Manual Short Test

Manually short the wires as a preliminary test to make sure the system is working properly. This is done without the smoke canister installed.

You must short the IN+ / IN- pins for a constant 2+ seconds by jumping the IN- and IN+ of the smoke unit with a piece of wire. If the short is not constant, the system will not deploy. If shorted property for a few seconds, a yellow light will illuminate indicating the firing of the smoke. In the video above, you will see the yellow light come on after a successful short of the IN- and IN+.

Step 8: Wiring

Now it’s time to connect the alarm out N & P to the FlashBang unit’s IN- & IN+. The exact order does not matter. This allows the camera’s alarm out to trigger the smoke system.

Step 9: ONVIF Test

Now we will test the camera's settings by using ONVIF Device Manager. Launch ONVIF Device Manager on your PC, and log into the FlashBang designated camera using the Deep Sentinel username and password.

 

Navigate to the Relays settings page and set the relayoutput() relay mode to “bistable” (default is mono stable)

 

Set Relay Idle State to “Open”

 

Set time to 10 and click “Set” (Although technically in bistable mode the time will be ignored. In practice, we found Bistable and a defined delay to be the best practice)

Next, make sure you can see the LEDs on the back of the smoke system. You should see either a green or yellow light blink every 6 seconds. If any other pattern or colors blink, refer to the LED status chart above to diagnose the issue. You most likely need to instal new batteries. The video below shows a green light flashing every 6 seconds, indicating a good battery.

Now you can test the firing of the smoke system by clicking xxxxxxx to active the alarm out. After a few seconds, you should see the yellow LED turn solid on the back of the smoke system indicating a successful firing of the smoke system.

Step 10: Live Guard Testing

Next, you will be performing the final test of the Deep Sentinel FlashBang system. The goal is to engage with a live guard in our LSC and they will request a FLashBang deployment. You will observe the LEDs on the back of the unit to confirm it activated. You perform this test without the smoke canister installed.

It is best if you have 2 people to initiate the final FlashBang test. 1 person observing the smoke units LED status while the other person calls for guard assistance. However, you can initiate the FlashBang request and then go to the back of the smoke system to observe the LEDs as the initiation take a few seconds to play the audio warning.

• One person needs to have a visual on the back of the smoke system to note the LED status. It should be blinking yellow (low battery, which is OK or this test) or green (system ready). Anything else and you need to go back through the steps to troubleshoot the issue.

• The 2nd person should call a guard by holding their hands in a triangle shape above their heads. The same as a standard test. They should notify the guard that they would like a FlashBang test. The guard will then request a supervisor's confirmation of FlashBang testing and deploy the system. If you are performing the test by yourself, let the guard know that you will be leaving the viewing area to observe the LEDs on the back of the smoke unit.

Upon deploying, an audio warning will play, followed by the LED on the back of the system turning solid yellow for a few seconds. This indicates that FlashBang has been successfully triggered. If you listen carefully you will also hear a very subtle click when the relay has been activated.

Step 11: Final Installation

Start by replacing the batteries, then switch the smoke device off using a small screwdriver and moving the switch down. Confirm no LEDs are blinking. We add fresh batteries first so we know the LEDs would flash if not properly powered off.

 

Next, unplug the camera connector from the back of the smoke unit.

 

Then you can install 2 new AA batteries. Make sure they are name brand and high quality AA batteries.

Next, plug the smoke canister into the (2) wires located inside the smoke system. The order does not matter.

 

Now you can secure the smoke canister into the unit with the 4 screws provided.

 

And install it back onto the wall mount.

 

Next, plug the camera alarm out back into the smoke device.

 

Then, turn the device back on via the switch in the back. You should see a green flashing LED after a startup sequence.