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EMX CarSense 101 Driveway Sensor Probe Style Loop Detector
The CarSense 101 motion detector has a buried sensing probe to protect against vandalism. It is housed in a small, relay-type housing, making it easy to integrate with security control boards, gate and door operators.
The CarSense 101 provides a solution for many vehicle detection challenges. Where safety is an issue, the Carsense 101 detects moving vehicles in blind areas along a driving path, and actuates warning lights.
Where security is an issue, the CarSense 101 detects approaching vehicles or an unauthorized movement of a parked vehicle and actuates alarms, video cameras or annunciator.
For access control applications requiring free exit, the CarSense 101 detects vehicles and actuates gates, overhead doors and other parking barriers.
FEATURES:
• Controls and indicators are mounted on front panel
• Low current consumption makes it excellent choice for solar power applications
• Housed in a small, relay-type housing
• Surge Protection
BENEFITS:
• Easy to use and install
• Easy upgrade or switch out to new devices
• Quick access to controls
• Wide power supply options
• Energy conservation
The CarSense 101 provides a solution for many vehicle detection challenges. Where safety is an issue, the Carsense 101 detects moving vehicles in blind areas along a driving path, and actuates warning lights.
Where security is an issue, the CarSense 101 detects approaching vehicles or an unauthorized movement of a parked vehicle and actuates alarms, video cameras or annunciator.
For access control applications requiring free exit, the CarSense 101 detects vehicles and actuates gates, overhead doors and other parking barriers.
FEATURES:
• Controls and indicators are mounted on front panel
• Low current consumption makes it excellent choice for solar power applications
• Housed in a small, relay-type housing
• Surge Protection
BENEFITS:
• Easy to use and install
• Easy upgrade or switch out to new devices
• Quick access to controls
• Wide power supply options
• Energy conservation
| Power | 12V AC/DC, 24VAC, 24VDC or 120VAC |
| Current Draw | 10mA Standby / 45mA Detect |
| Operating Temperature | -40°F - +170°F |
| Output | DPDT Relay 1A@24VDC, 1A@120VAC |
| Housing Material | Control Unit - Break Resistant Polycarbonate ; Probe - PVC Water Tight |
| Connection | 11-Pin Connector 86CP11 |
| Surge Protection | MOV, Neon & Silicon Protection Devices |
| Indicators (LED) | Power - Green LED, Detect - Red LED |
| Sensitivity | High, Medium, Low Adjustment w / Continuous Sensitiviy Control Adjustments |
| Dimensions | Control Unit - 2.2"H x 1.6"W x 3.25"D (55 x 41 x 84mm); Probe - 17"L x 1"W |
| Brochures | prod_brochures/emx/carsense-101.pdf |
Loop Detectors and Loops
Loop Detectors are a device that is connected to a wire loop burred in the center of your driveway. A set of contacts and closes a circuit when a vehicle passes. The detector itself is a small box and has a universal connector (11 pin connector) or operator specific connector (custom connector). Both types of units do the same job. The universal type can be substituted for dedicated units. The dedicated units are convenient because they plug directly into the specific operator they are designed for, thus saving installation time. The detector acts similar to a metal detector in how it functions.
Loops are one of the most common sources of problems in automatic gate systems. Because the wire loops are buried beneath the roadway and are subject to adverse conditions and should be installed carefully. Always use recommended loop wire or loop assembles (pre-formed loops). Make sure connections and splices are in accessible boxes, preferable above grade. It is always a good idea to solder the connections.
Most loop detectors have sensitivity adjustments to accommodate larger high height vehicles. They also have a frequency adjustment. This is used primarily when using more than one detector to prevent RF (radio frequency) interference between the units. Always set the frequency differently when using more than one detector.
The detectors are commonly used to open the gate for exiting vehicles (exit loop) and to prevent the gate from closing on vehicles in its path (safety loops). Sometimes they are used to open a gate from outside as well (entrance loop). An installation may have two-way traffic with a desire to keep the gate closed as much as possible, such as keeping farm animals in. Another common scenario for an entrance loop is a gate that opens automatically upon entry, but is time controlled to prevent entry after hours. In that scenario the entrance loop detector is connected to a seven day timer.
Wand type vehicle detectors are an alternative that can be used as a vehicle exit detector. It is not recommended that they be used as safety detectors (safety loops). These are not recommended on wide roads, (no wider than 14’) due to their limited detection range. These units are buried shallowly by the side of the road and offer ease of installation. They come as fully self contained (single unit) and with detector/wand option (two piece). The two piece units offer the same options as regular detectors with frequency and sensitivity adjustments.
