Future Fibre Technologies
FFT Aura (Ai-2)
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FFT Aura (Ai-2)
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FFT Aura (Ai-2)

Overview

Aura Ai-2, the next generation controller from FFT, offers advanced and versatile perimeter intrusion detection with the capability of combining fence-based and covert buried intrusion detection in a single compact and highly resilient controller.

FFT Aura Ai-2 is also perfect for monitoring fibre optic communications networks. The system can monitor for tapping and tampering by connecting spare (dark) fibres inside each network cable to Aura Ai-2. Network cable disturbances, including removal of protective layers, attempted tapping or cable movement, will be instantly detected and generate an alarm indicating the location.

Aura Ai-2’s next generation opto-electronics deliver industry leading accuracy over an extended detection distance of 80 km (50 miles) on fences, or 110km (70 miles) when buried.

Features
- High sensitivity fibre optic sensing up to 80 km (50 miles) for fences and up to 110 km (70 miles) for covert buried
- Intrusion detection to within ± 2m (6.5ft) for fences and within ± 5m (17ft) for covert buried
- Real time simultaneous detection on two channels
- Artificial intelligence algorithms for improved classification and reduced nuisance alarms
- Cut resilience (immunity) and redundancy
- No electronics or power in the field
- Immune to EMI/RFI and lightning
- Intrinsically safe
- Compact (4RU) state-of-the-art opto-electronics
- Lower total cost of ownership versus alternative technologies
- Cyber penetration tested to National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) cybersecurity framework and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 2900 cybersecurity standards

Warranty
2 years, with optional per year warranty extension available

Electrical Specifications
- Fibre Optic Cable: Single fibre for each channel in black UV stabilized single-mode fibre optic cable
- Detection Channels: Two channels of simultaneous real time independent intrusion detection
- Sensing Technology: Coherent Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (COTDR)
- Maximum Fibre Loss: Fence: < 11dB (typical max distance ~ 40km /ch) / Buried: < 13.5 dB typical max distance ~ 55km /ch)
- Operating Life: >10 years (dependent on operating environment and regular maintenance)
- Artificial Intelligence(AI): Intelligent intrusion detection algorithms optimize sensitivity and probability of detection, avoiding nuisance alarms by automatically adapting to changing conditions and dynamically adjusting controller settings
- Detection Resolution: 0.5 m (1.6 ft) between detection points along sensing fibre (2000 measurements per km of sensing fibre) 15 m (49 ft) minimum cable separation between individually reported disturbances (simultaneous)
- Location Accuracy: ± 2m (6.5 ft) location of an intrusion along fence perimeter / ±5 m (17 ft) for covert buried dependent on soil condition and event type
- Cut Resilience and Redundancy: Intrusions continue to be detected from the controller to within 10m of a fibre optical cable cut, or to within 10m either side of a cut for a redundant loop configuration
- Sensor Sections: Independently software configurable sensor sections (detection zones)
- System Interface: TCP/IP (Ethernet), relay closures (via FFT CAMS connected PLC or ADAM module)
- Operating Humidity / Temperature Range: FFT Fibre Optic Cables: -55°C to +85°C (-67°F to +185°F) for cable across complete humidity range Controller: +5°C to +45°C (+41°F to +113°F), 5% to 80% RH non-condensing
- Inputs and Outputs: 2 x E2000/APC single mode optical connectors (back, for sensing cables) 2 x USB2 ports (on back) 3 x USB3 ports (two on front, one on back) 1 x VGA port (on back) 2 x Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps, on back)

General Specifications
- Power Supply: Dual (for redundancy) power supplies. Hot swappable (one power supply can be removed/replaced while controller continues operating) 110 to 240 Vac, 47 to 63 Hz, auto ranging
- Power Consumption: 280 W typical, 380 W max
- Data Storage: 2 x 256GB internal SSD in RAID-1 configuration 1 x 3TB internal 7200 rpm HDD (hard disk drive)
- Dimensions / Rack Clearance / Weight: 4U high in 19” rack module: 175 x 483 x 553 mm (6.9” x 19” x 21.7”), Minimum clearance - 30 mm (1.2”) at controller front, 60 mm (2.4”) at back, 24 kg (52.9 lb)
- Laser Safety Class: Class 1 (IEC 60825-1, 21CFR1040.10), shutoff: key switch on front panel
- MTBF - < 150,000 hours
- Regulatory Certification: ISO9001 accredited design and manufacturing CE certified (EN60950-1 safety, EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/ EC, CISPR 22-EN55022 emissions, EN 50130-4 electrostatic, radiated and conduced immunity, EN61000 EMC and RoHS2 2011/65/EU); FCC Part 15B Class B compliant
- Cyber Assurance: Cyber penetration tested to National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) cybersecurity framework and
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 2900 cybersecurity standards