Lesson 1Central units and communication modules: JA-100/JA-150 families and recommended models (e.g., JA-106K/JA-101KR equivalents)Explains JA-100 and JA-150 control units and communication modules, focusing on workshop needs. Covers model comparison, expansion options, power limits, and recommended central units for small, medium, and large metal workshops.
JA-100 vs JA-150 system family overviewControl panel capacity and segment planningBuilt-in vs external communicator selectionRecommended panels for workshop sizesLicensing, firmware and regional variantsLesson 2Power supply, backup battery and surge protection for control panel and peripheral devicesCovers power supply design for control panels and peripherals in workshops. Explains transformer sizing, backup battery capacity, voltage drop, surge and lightning protection, and maintenance planning for long-term reliability.
Calculating total current consumptionBackup battery sizing and autonomyVoltage drop on long cable runsSurge and lightning protection optionsBattery testing and replacement scheduleLesson 3Communication and connectivity: LAN modules, GSM/LTE communicators, recommendation of models and failover strategiesCovers LAN, GSM, and LTE communication modules for Jablotron systems. Explains model selection, SIM and data planning, dual-path reporting, failover logic, and best practices for reliable connectivity in harsh workshop environments.
LAN communicator models and use casesGSM and LTE module selection criteriaDual-path reporting and ARC setupFailover priorities and test intervalsSIM management and signal quality checksLesson 4Overview of Jablotron system architecture: control units, wireless vs wired devices, modulesProvides an overview of Jablotron system architecture, including control units, buses, wireless segments, and expansion modules. Explains how to combine wired and wireless devices to suit metal workshop layouts and constraints.
Control panel, bus and segment structureWireless vs wired device selectionAddressing, enrollment and device mappingExpansion modules and zone planningTopology examples for metal workshopsLesson 5Motion detectors and detectors for workshop environments: pet-immune PIR, volumetric detectors, recommended models and placement rulesFocuses on motion detection in workshops with machinery, vehicles, and pets. Explains PIR and dual-tech options, pet immunity, lens selection, mounting heights, and strategies to reduce false alarms from drafts, heat, and reflections.
Pet-immune PIR vs standard PIR selectionDual-tech detectors for harsh conditionsMounting height and angle in large baysAvoiding heaters, fans and reflectionsRecommended models for metal workshopsLesson 6Accessories: repeaters, external antennae, tamper switches, and mounting hardware appropriate for metal workshop environmentsDetails accessories that improve radio coverage and robustness in metal workshops. Covers repeaters, external antenna options, tamper switches, and mounting hardware that minimises detuning, vibration issues, and mechanical damage.
When and where to use JA-150R repeatersExternal antenna types and cable routingTamper switch placement on covers and doorsMounting hardware for steel structuresCorrosion and vibration mitigation measuresLesson 7Outdoor detectors and shock/tilt sensors for roller gates and perimeters: model choices and mounting guidanceDescribes outdoor detectors and shock or tilt sensors for roller gates, fences, and yard areas. Covers model choice, mounting surfaces, cable routing, environmental limits, and strategies to avoid nuisance alarms from wind or traffic.
Outdoor PIR and dual-tech model optionsShock sensors on rolling and sliding gatesTilt sensors for sectional doorsMounting on metal frames and claddingReducing false alarms from wind and rainLesson 8Smoke detectors and heat detectors for workshops: ducting, false alarm mitigation, model selection and placementFocuses on smoke and heat detection in workshops with dust, fumes, and high ceilings. Covers detector types, ducting, spacing, false alarm reduction, and recommended models and placements for welding and painting areas.
Optical vs heat and combined detectorsPlacement in high and sloped ceilingsDucting and sampling in dusty areasFalse alarm mitigation near weldingModel choices for special risk zonesLesson 9Keypads, user interfaces and tags: model selection, mounting positions, tamper considerations (examples from JA-103+/JA-107 ranges)Explores keypads, touch screens, and RFID tags for Jablotron systems. Covers model selection, user ergonomics, mounting near doors and gates, tamper protection, and examples from JA-103+ and JA-107 installations in workshops.
Keypad model comparison and featuresPlacement near main and staff entrancesTag and code management for employeesTamper detection and cable protectionOutdoor-rated and semi-outdoor optionsLesson 10Siren and alarm signalling: interior vs exterior sirens, power considerations, model examples and mounting locationsExplains interior and exterior sirens, power needs, and signalling strategies. Covers model selection, sound levels, backup batteries, mounting on metal structures, and placement to ensure audibility and tamper resistance.
Indoor vs outdoor siren model optionsSound pressure and coverage planningPower and backup for siren circuitsMounting on steel walls and facadesTamper protection and cable routingLesson 11Door/window contacts and magnetic sensors: types, mounting on metal doors/roller gates and model recommendationsExplains door and window contacts for metal doors, gates, and industrial openings. Covers recessed vs surface contacts, magnetic range, cable routing, mechanical protection, and recommended Jablotron models for heavy-duty use.
Contact types and magnetic gap basicsMounting on steel doors and framesSolutions for rolling and overhead gatesProtecting cables and junction pointsModel recommendations for heavy doors
