Bosch PLS User manual

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User manual
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Table of contents
1General description and intended use 3
2Assembly and commissioning 3
2.1 Installation requirements .....................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Installing the sensor base ...................................................................................................................................4
Required material for installing the parking lot sensor .......................................................................................4
Preparation of the parking space .......................................................................................................................5
Installation of the sensor base ...........................................................................................................................6
2.3 Installing the sensor core ....................................................................................................................................9
2.4 Replacing/removing the sensor ........................................................................................................................ 11
2.5 Setup and operation of the parking lot sensor in the backend..........................................................................11
3Technical specifications 12
4Legal information 13
4.1 Disposal note ....................................................................................................................................................13
4.2 Manufacturer Information ..................................................................................................................................13
4.3 European Union: EU Declaration of Conformity ...............................................................................................13
4.4 Japan: Japanese Radio Law (電波法) Notice ...................................................................................................13
4.5 India: Equipment Type Approval .......................................................................................................................13
4.6 Singapore: Equipment Registration ..................................................................................................................14
4.7 Australia: Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................................14
4.8 Hongkong: Declaration of Conformity ...............................................................................................................14
4.9 Republic of South Africa: Equipment Type Approval.........................................................................................14
4.10 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice .......................................................................................14
4.11 ISED Canada (IC) Notice ..................................................................................................................................15
4.12 Note for transport ..............................................................................................................................................15
4.13 OSS note...........................................................................................................................................................16

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1General description and intended use
The Parking Lot Sensor (PLS) with TPS110 sensor core is designed for detecting parked vehicles in parking lots. This
user manual is valid for the PLS with TPS110 sensor core by BCDS.
The Parking Lot Sensor with TPS110 sensor core is not designed for use in life-sustaining applications, safety-critical
applications or applications for which a malfunction could lead to bodily harm, death or severe property damage. Only
use the Parking Lot Sensor with components approved by BCDS.
2Assembly and commissioning
2.1 Installation requirements
Warning
Read carefully and keep the user manual for future reference. The Product, as referenced in this
manual, is the complete hardware package for the Parking Lot Sensor, including the Cap, Screw, Core
and Base.
Follow these instructions and all information.
⇒ The Customer must comply with all applicable laws and regulations for the installation and operation
of the Product, and if necessary, obtain necessary approvals. The Customer must take appropriate
measures to avoid injury of third parties, for example, by them tripping over the Product. Therefore,
the Product should only be installed in a clearly designated parking space and should not, for
instance, be installed on the sidewalk.
Before installing the sensors, make sure that the necessary infrastructure is working properly - make sure the
gateways are switched on, that a stable Internet connection has been established, and that there is a backend
connection. The backend, as well as the associated management software, must be functional. Make sure that all of
the required components (see Fig. 1 Parking Lot Sensor with TPS110 sensor core), as well as the tools, are ready.
Figure 1 Parking Lot Sensor with TPS110 sensor core
1 Cap
2 Screw
4 Base (sensor base)
3 Core (sensor TPS110)

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2.2 Installing the sensor base
Warning
To ensure safe installation:
⇒ Install the PLS core (black part) into the PLS base (grey part) only after the final installation of the
PLS base.
⇒ Do not bring a magnet near the PLS (this would power the device).
⇒ Install the PLS core properly into the PLS base.
⇒ Avoid uninstalling and reinstalling the PLS core after the initial installation into the PLS base.
⇒ Do not open the sensor core.
The sensor base is attached to the substrate (e.g., concrete, asphalt). To do this, we recommend a two-component
adhesive. We have already had good experience with the following adhesive: DELO®-PUR 9692 (universal 2-
component polyurethane adhesive available in 50 ml and 200 ml cartridges). We will be happy to support you with
procurement. We recommend installing several sensor bases first and only then inserting the sensor cores.
Required material for installing the parking lot sensor
Figure 2 Material for attachment
1Disposable gloves (protection against contact with adhesive)
2Two-component adhesive
3Adhesive press (these differ, depending on the cartridge size)
4Mixing tube
5Tape rule
6Sensor base
7Sensor core (sensor)
8T20 screw
9Sensor cap (sensor sealing cap)
Sensor Cap

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Preparation of the parking space
The parking space must be free of dirt, dust, oil, water and other contaminants. For this purpose, at least one swept
area should be prepared. However, it is recommended to clean the surface to remove contamination using a high-
pressure cleaner and a burner. The installation must take place in the center of the parking space (intersection of the
two diagonals, see Fig. 3) in order to ensure optimum sensor accuracy.
Figure 3 Determination of the center of the parking space
Figure 4 Available parking space for sensor installation
INFORMATION:
For the bonding procedure, please follow the instructions of the adhesive manufacturer (e.g.,
temperature, safety information and work instructions).
A parking space cleaning should be clarified in advance with the parking lot operator so that the
treatment does not result in removal of existing coatings.

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To provide the adhesive with a closed substrate, the surface intended for the installation of the sensor base should be
free of any gaps or misalignment (see Figure 4 Available parking space for sensor installation). This is crucial for the
contact surface and the adhesive effect of the sensor.
Figure 5 Substrate example (continuous) Figure 6 Substrate example (gap)
Installation of the sensor base
Warning
The bottom of the base has been processed with a plasma treatment for the adhesion of the glue
on the ground:
⇒ Take out the base of the sensor only just before putting down the glue there.
⇒ Do not touch the bottom side of the base with your hands or anything else.
⇒ Do not put the base on the ground before gluing, to avoid dust on the sensor base.
⇒ Ensure that all parts of the sensor device will be protected and will be kept clean till the installation
has been completed, so that these parts will be used only within the described intended use.
⇒ Check that the glue is compatible with the ground and the base of the sensor.
Insert the adhesive cartridge into the glue gun/adhesive press (Fig. 7 Inserting the adhesive cartridge; in the case of
DELO®-PUR 9692, the mixing ratio is 1:1, so you do not have to pay attention to the orientation of the cartridge). Then
attach the mixing tube on the cartridge by removing the cartridge cap (Fig. 8 Sealing cap adhesive cartridge) and
attaching the mixing tube (Fig. 9 Mixing tube on adhesive cartridge; here, bayonet fitting).

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Figure 7 Inserting the cartridge Figure 8 Sealing cap Figure 9 Mixing tube
To avoid contamination and to get the maximum use out of the plasma cleaning process, open the sensor base
package just before applying the adhesive. In the case of DELO® PUR 9692, you apply about 40 ml of the adhesive in
the middle (see Fig. 10 Applying adhesive, and Fig. 11 Amount of adhesive); if you use a 50 ml cartridge, you can
empty it completely. Apply the adhesive in the form of a bubble in the center of the sensor base (no screws or even
surface).
Figure 10 Adhesive application Figure 11 Adhesive amount
Please note that, as soon as the two components are mixed, the adhesive cures within a few minutes.
INFORMATION:
The use of the mixing tube is important for mixing the two components of the adhesive and for the
resulting adhesive effect.

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Now you can mount the sensor in the center of the parking space by applying light pressure on the sensor base (see Fig.
12 Sensor base attachment). Make sure that the sensor is centered in the parking space and that the Bosch logo on the
sensor base points towards the access road (see Figure 13 Sensor base installed). Subsequent twisting of the sensor base
is not possible.
Figure 12 Sensor base attachment Figure 13 Sensor base installed
Allow the two-component adhesive > 12 h to cure (hand-tight at room temperature after 30 min) before you screw in
the sensor. Keep the parking space closed off until the sensor is installed to prevent damage (such as breaking the
dome) to the sensor base.
INFORMATION:
Once the adhesive in the mixing tube has cured, it cannot be used again. At room temperature, a
typical processing time for the adhesive is about 5 minutes.

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2.3 Installing the sensor core
Warning
Defective seals can cause water to get into the sensor and damage it. The functionality of the parking lot
sensor is not guaranteed if it is installed incorrectly.
⇒ Make sure that the sealing rings on the cap and sensor are seated correctly!
⇒ Do not install the sensors when it is raining.
⇒ Do not use damaged components!
⇒ Do not open the sensor housing!
⇒ Only use original replacement parts!
Risk of explosion
Extreme heat can damage the battery and the sensor.
⇒ Do not expose the sensor to temperatures above 85 °C!
⇒ Do not expose the sensor to open flames!
When using a gas burner (for example, when removing weeds), keep a distance of at least 1.50 m between
the flame and the sensor!
Warning

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The sensor can be screwed into the base after the adhesive has cured. To simplify insertion, the arrow on the bottom
of the sensor points towards the Bosch logo (see Figure 14 Installing/screwing in the sensor). After inserting the
sensor, it will take approx. 2 minutes until the first measurements are carried out. During this time, the sensor should
be completely screwed in to ensure optimum teaching of the sensor. To tighten it, use the T20 screw and a
T20 screwdriver and tightening torque with at least 1.4 Nm up to a maximum of 1.8 Nm. And then close the opening
with the sensor sealing cap.
Figure 14 Installing/screwing in the sensor