PD132 Single Channel Loop Detector
Specification
(Version 1.00)
Content
1. Application ...................................................................................................................... 3
2. Technical Data ................................................................................................................ 3
3 Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................................ 4
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 ............................................................................................................. 5
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
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
Supply voltage： 230V AC , 115V AC, 24V DC/AC, 12V DC/AC
( See the label on the detector)
Voltage tolerance AC: +10% / -15%
Voltage tolerance DC: ±15%
Power Consumption: ≥5VA
Output relays: 240V/5A AC
Frequency range: 20 kHz to 170 kHz
Reaction time: 10ms
Signal holding time: Unlimited / limited when loop is permanently covered
10 minutes
Sensitivity: adjustable in 8 increments
Wiring: 50μH and 300μH. Ideal is 150μH
Loop connection wiring: Maximum length 200 meters,
twisted at least 20 times per meter
Autocorrecting time: 1to 2seconds
Operating temperature: -20° C to +65° C
Storage temperature: -40° C to +85° C
Dimensions (include pedestal ): 78x40x108 mm (L x W x H)
Net Weight （include pedestal）: 265g
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.
3 Wiring Diagram
4 Use and operational
On power the vehicle loop will automatic correction. It will last 1 second, when correction，
on screen 2 LED shows Do not leaving car on the loop when it correction .If successful ,the
screen “check” LED turn off., The screen “check” LED turn on and the relay will action When
car through. If fail check loop, the LED blinking at 1Hz.
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、DIP5
sliding switch. Specific set the table below. In trial runs, first sensitivity in the lower stalls, After
the actual if test vehicle detection no response should be increased sensitivity to stall, so
repeated several times until the detector stability for normal work.
Low high
4.3 Filter option
When the environment is larger electromagnetic disturbance, resulting in frequent detector
misoperation, turn the DIP6 switch on to increasing the filter coefficient, filtering disturbance.
Please note that when the environment normal turn DIP6 on position. The may reduce detector
sensitivity detection or increase the delay time.
Note: If the loop parameters lay unreasonable it may also lead to frequent detector
misoperation. These loop parameters should be amended or re-buried loop.
4.4 Function output relay
*Pin5, pin 6, pin10: relay pulse output .It can be altered by means of DIP7-Switch
ON when car entry loop, the pin5, pin6 close conduction after 500ms switch-off.
OFF when car away loop, the pin5, pin6 close conduction after 500ms switch-off.
*pin3, pin4, pin11: relay existence output. When the loop is occupied by the car or metal, the
Pin3, pin 4 close conduction until the car away 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.
ON unlimited duration output （when car passing by loops, Duration output last all long
OFF limited duration output time:10 seconds （when overtime10seconds the car pass by
loops, vehicle will New Calibration/Reset .
4.6 Reset
When power on detector, 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.
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.
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
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 -1.5m
road road
edge edge
Traffic direction
45°cross cut
Diagram 6
