PD132 Loop Detector SpecificationVer1.
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PD132 Loop Detector
Specification
(Version 1.00)
PD132 Loop Detector SpecificationVer1.00
Content
1. Application ............................................................................................................................ 3
2. Technical Data....................................................................................................................... 3
3 Wiring Diagram...................................................................................................................... 3
4 Use and operational................................................................................................................ 4
4.1 Frequency adjust ......................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Sensitivity adjust ......................................................................................................... 4
4.3 Filter option ................................................................................................................. 5
4.4 Function output relay .................................................................................................. 5
4.5 Duration output time setting........................................................................................ 5
4.6 Reset ............................................................................................................................ 5
5. Operating Guide .................................................................................................................... 6
5.1 Operational Constraints ............................................................................................... 6
5.1.2 Crosstalk................................................................................................................... 6
5.1.3 Reinforcing............................................................................................................... 6
6 Installation Information.......................................................................................................... 7
6.1 Loop and Feeder Specification.................................................................................... 7
6.2 Sensing Loop Geometry.............................................................................................. 7
6.3 Loop Installation ......................................................................................................... 7
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1. Application
Loop detectors are used wherever vehicles have to be detected. Like monitoring and safe
guarding access ways to counting vehicles. The output signal can be used for controlling door
and gate drive mechanisms, operating barriers, controlling traffic light systems in car parks or
activating card dispensers in car parks.
2. Technical Data
z Operating voltage： 220V AC ±10%
z Power Consumption: ≤5VA
z Output relays: 240V/5A AC
z Frequency range: 20 kHz to 170 kHz
z Reaction time: 10ms
z Signal holding time: Unlimited / limited when loop is permanently covered
10 minutes
z Sensitivity: adjustable in 8 increments
z Wiring: 50µH to 1000 µH. Ideal is 150-300µH
z Loop connection wiring: Maximum length 20 meters,
z twisted at least 20 times per meter
z Autocorrecting time: 1to 2seconds
z Operating temperature: -20°C to +65°C
z Storage temperature: -40°C to +85°C
z Dimensions (include pedestal ): 78x40x108 mm (L x W x H)
z Net Weight （include pedestal）: 265g
z Specific set the table below. In trial runs, first sensitivity in the lower stalls, the actual test
vehicle detection if no response should be an increased sensitivity to stall, so repeated
several times until the car seized stability for normal work.
Pin Designation
3 Wiring Diagram 1 Live 230V AC 50/60 Hz
2 Neutral
3 Pulse Relay Normally Open contact
4 Pulse Relay Common contact
5 Presence Normally Open contact
6 Presence Relay Common contact
7 Blue Loop (twist this pair back to the control)
8 Blue Loop
9 Green Earth
10 Presence Relay Normally Closed
contact
11 Pulse Relay Normally Closed contact
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4 Use and operational
On powering the PD-132 loop detector, it will automatically calibrate. When correct, it
will show 2 LEDs. Do not leave a car on the loop or any other metallic objects when it is
calibrating. If the calibration is successful, the detect LED turns off. Failure of the calibration
is indicated by a flashing detect LED. When a car passes over the loop, the detect LED turns
on.
4.1 Frequency adjust
To avoid Crosstalk, please to select different frequencies and screened cables. There are 4 opt
frequency .The can be altered by means of DIP1, DIP2Switch.
4.2 Sensitivity adjust
The sensitivity can be adjusted on the front of the housing by means of a DIP3, DIP4 and DIP5
dip switches. Specifically set by varying the switches in the table below. Carry out trial runs with
different vehicles, cars, bikes etc. Repeat several times until the detector has stability for
normal work.
Low high
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4.3 Filter option
When the environment has electromagnetic disturbance, resulting in frequent detector
mis-operation, turn the DIP6 switch on to increase the filter coefficient, (filtering disturbance.)
Please note that when the environment is normal turning DIP6 to the on position may reduce
detector sensitivity detection or increase the delay time.
Note: If the loop parameters laid are unreasonable, it may also lead to frequent detector
mis-operation. These loop parameters should be amended or re-buried loop.
4.4 Function output relay
*Pin5,pin 6, pin10: Relay Pulse Output . The output pulse relay can be altered by means of
DIP7-Switch
OFF when the car enters the loop, the pin5, pin6 closes the contacts and after 500ms
switches-off.
ON: only when the car leaves the loop, the pin5, pin6 closes the contacts and after 500ms
switches-off.
*pin3, pin4, pin11: Relay Presence Output. When the loop is occupied by the car or metal, the
Pin3, pin 4 closes the contacts until the car leaves the loop. The duration decided by DIP8
4.5 Duration output time setting
The duration output time setting can be programmed by means of DIP8-Switch.
The presence time may be set to permanent presence or to limited presence. In permanent
presence mode the detector will continuously compensate for all environmental changes whilst
there is a vehicle present over the loop.
The presence mode is set with switch No. 8 and is configured as follows: -
SW8
Off - Limited Presence (The loop will automatically recalibrate after 10 minutes)
On - Permanent Presence (The loop will only recalibrate by the reset switch)
4.6 Reset
By powering off, then on again or pressing the reset panel buttons, or in limited duration mode
over time there will detector reset operation. After reset, the detector will be initialized for a
car-free state.
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5. Operating Guide
The detector must be installed in a convenient weatherproof location as close to the loop as
possible.
WARING:
1) This unit must be earthed.
2) Installation and operation by service professional only.
3) Disconnect power before working on this unit.
A correct loop configuration and detector installation will ensure a successful inductive loop
detection system.
5.1 Operational Constraints
5.1.2 Crosstalk
When two loop configurations are in close proximity, the magnetic field of one can overlap and
disturb the field of the other. This phenomenon, known as crosstalk, can cause false detect and
detector lock-up. Crosstalk can be eliminated by:
1. Careful choice of operating frequencies of operation frequency. The closer together the
two loops, the further apart the frequencies of operation must be.
2. Separation between adjacent loops .where possible a minimum spacing of 2 meters
between adjacent loops. Where possible a minimum spacing of 2 meters between loops
should be adhered to.
3. Careful screening of feeder cables if they are routed together with other electrical
cables. The screen must be earthed at the detector end only.
5.1.3 Reinforcing
The existence of reinforced steel below the road surface has the effect of reducing the
inductance, and therefore the sensitivity, of the loop detection system .in this case two
additional turns of wire should be added to the loop.
The ideal spacing between the loop cable and steel reinforcing is 150mm, although this is not
always practically possible. The slot depth should be kept as shallow as possible, talking care
that no part of the loop or feeder remains exposed after the sealing compound has been
applied.
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6 Installation Information
6.1 Loop and Feeder Specification
The loop must consist of insulated wire with a minimum copper cross-sectional area equivalent
to 1.5 square millimeters. The feeder should be of the same material but twisted a minimum of
20 twists per meter.
Joints in the loop or feeder are not recommended. Where this is not possible, Joints are to be
soldered and terminated in a waterproof joint bow. This is extremely important for reliable
detector performance.
Where long loop feeders are used, or feeders are routed together with other electrical wiring,
the use of a screened cable is suggested for the feeder. The screen must be earthed at the
detector end only.
6.2 Sensing Loop Geometry
Sensing loops should, unless site conditions prohibit, be rectangular in shape and should
normally be installed with the longest sides at right angles to the direction of traffic movement.
These sides should ideally be 1meter apart.
The length of the loop will be determined by the width of the roadway to be monitored. The loop
should reach to within 300rnmof each edge of the roadway.
In general, loops having a circumference measurement in excess of 10 meters should be
installed using 2 turns of wire, while loops of less than 10 meters in circumference should have
three or more turns. Loops having a circumference measurement less than 6meters should
be have four turns, It is good practice at time of installation to construct adjacent loops with
alternate three and four turn windings to escape crosstalk.
6.3 Loop Installation
All permanent loop installations should be installed in the roadway by cutting slots with a
masonry cutting disc or similar device. A 45°crosscut should be made across the loop corners
to reduce the chance of damage that can be caused to the loop cable at right angle corners.
Nominal Slot width: 4mm
Nominal Slot depth: 30mm to 50mm
A slot must also be cut from the loop circumference at one corner of the loop to the roadway
edge to accommodate the feeder.
A continuous loop and feeder is obtained by leaving a tail long enough to reach the detector
before inserting the cable into the loop slot. Once the required numbers of turns of wire are will
into the slot around the loop circumference, the wire is routed again via the feeder slot to the
roadway edge. A similar length is allowed to reach the detector and these two tree ends are
twisted together to ensure they remain in close proximity to one anther.(Minimum 20 turns per
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meter).Maximum recommended loop sensitivity decreases as the feeder length increases, so
ideally the feeder cable should be kept as short as possible.
The loops are seated using a “quick-set” black epoxy compound or hot bitumen mastic to blend
with the roadway surface.
0.5m-1.5m 0.5m-1.5m
Sliding
road road
edge edge
Traffic direction
Diagram 6
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Wiring Example to gate controller for pulse exiting
It is recommended that the condominium setting is enabled on gate controllers when using
inductive loops.
Gate Controller Pin Designation
1 Live 230V AC 50/60 Hz
2 Neutral
3 Pulse Relay Normally Open contact
Com Start 4 Pulse Relay Common contact
0 0 5 Presence Normally Open contact
6 Presence Relay Common contact
7 Blue Loop (twist this pair back to the control)
8 Blue Loop
9 Green Earth
10 Presence Relay Normally Closed
contact
11 Pulse Relay Normally Closed contact
Inductive Loop Detectors Basic Layout
Inductive loops work by detecting metal objects such as motor vehicles when the
frequency of the loop is disturbed by the passing or presence of a vehicle.
There are two basic ways to form a driveway inductive loop. In both cases the
nearest wire to the surface
1) A saw cut loop buried directly in the traffic lane and the saw cut filled with a
flexible resin. (Typically a concrete or tarmac surface)
2) With a preformed loop made from conduit
The loop itself is a continuous run of wire that enters and exits from the same point.
A typical size of the loop in a single traffic lane would be 2.5m X 1m and the wire
should go three or four times around the loop before exiting at the same point.
The two ends of wire that exit the loop and return to the loop control box should be
twisted together
