User's Manual

Octopus ATM Defense System

Installation and Operation Guide

Page B1

Appendix B

Optional Components

1 Door Contact Switch

Required in the basic installation kit, the door contact is a long throw normally-closed to activate. The

purpose of the door contact switch is to detect the door position as open or closed. Most ATMs already

have door contacts available that can be used; however, in the event that a door state indicator is not

available the door contact switch must be used to arm the system.

1 Smoke Generator

A simple two lead smoke canister may be purchased as an additional deterrence against robbery. When the

system activates to stain the currency, the MCU will also fire the smoke canister to fill the ATM safe with

dye staining smoke.

1 Remote Interface Monitor (RIM) – Future Option Unavailable with initial release.

A self-contained remote monitor may be purchased to allow for visual and/or aural indication. Using the

RJ-11 style 4 wire output the RIM may be conveniently placed in a suitable spot to alert service and

maintenance personnel of system status. The RIM has a buzzer and two light emitting diodes (LED’s)

which indicate the state of the system. For complete operational details please refer to the I/O guide for the

Remote Interface Monitor.

1 Remote Light Sensor – Future Option Unavailable with initial release.

A self-contained remote light sensor may be purchased to allow for penetration sensing in the event that the

ATM safe is breached through the side and or top without activation the door switch. This allows the MCU

to be placed anywhere within the ATM safe will still being able to remotely see the penetration attack.

1 Penetration Sensor

The penetration sensor is used to detect drill or torch attempts on the ATM safe through the wall onto

which it is mounted. It is a normally open circuit until penetration occurs. In order to use this device, the

MCU must be a “Nervous” system (see Appendix C). Its two leads should be attached to ground and

Manual Fire NC.

1 External Power Source – Future Option Unavailable with initial release.

A universal input (90-260 VDC) DC output power supply module. This device will allow the MCU to be

1 External RS232 – Future Option Unavailable with initial release.

The external RS232 module will level shift the MCU UART to allow for connection to a remote PC host,

or interface with option 11. At the writing of this document the protocol interface has not been defined.

8 Sensor Array Cable / Assembly

The sensor array cable is envisioned to be a straight through cable with RJ45 termination on the end for

interface the MCU for connecting an ATM alarm suite directly into the MCU. This combination will allow

the ATM sensors to directly control the operation of the system. A PCB which translates the RJ45 inputs

into terminal blocks for ease of installation may be developed.