De Haardt XTRA.SENSOR User manual

XTRA.SENSOR
User Manual
Article No. 200.740
Document version: 1.2
Date: 2022-10-26

Copyright
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Any trademarks, trade
names, service marks or service names owned or registered by any other company and used in
this manual are property of the respective companies.
Copyright 2022
De Haardt bv
Marithaime 6
6662 WD Elst (Gld)
The Netherlands
Tel.: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
All rights reserved.
Safety
All De Haardt’s products are designed as supplement to make karting safer, but cannot replace
safe track procedures. If equipment fails, the normal operating procedure must still be adequate
to safely operate the track.
This document has been written with great care. However, the manufacturer cannot be held
responsible, either for any errors occurring in this publication or for their consequences.

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Table of Contents
1GETTING STARTED .....................................................................................................................4
1.1 WHAT IS IN THE BOX............................................................................................................................4
1.2 MOUNTING ........................................................................................................................................5
1.3 CONNECTING...................................................................................................................................... 6
2TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................7
2.1SPECIFICATION OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................7
2.2 WATER AND DUST RESISTANCE ............................................................................................................. 7
3SUPPORT ....................................................................................................................................8

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Getting started
This manual provides one with all the information needed to install and use the Xtra.Sensor.
The Xtra.Sensor is a product that can be used for loop detection. Depending on the Xtra.Beacon
configuration, several functions can be performed such as controlling go-kart speed and lap-
timing. The Xtra.Sensor is powered through the Xtra.Transponder and therefore no batteries are
required. The Xtra.Sensor is a supportive product that could result in less dangerous situations on
the track. The Xtra.Sensor is designed as supplement to make karting safer but cannot replace safe
track procedures.
1.1 What is in the box
Before proceeding, make sure the box contains the following items:
1. Xtra.Sensor
Figure 1 - Xtra.Sensor
2. De Haardt network cable(optional)
Figure 2 –De Haardt network cable

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1.2 Mounting
Each go-kart requires its own Xtra.Sensor. It is essential that the Xtra.Sensor is installed according
to the descriptions below, otherwise performance problems or even damage can be expected.
The most important rules of installation are:
•The maximum distance between the loop antenna and the housing of the Xtra.Sensor is
20 cm.
•For best performance the Xtra.Sensor must be mounted flat on the go-karts plastic floor
plate in line with the driving direction (printed arrow points to the driving direction). Metal
floor plates may reduce performance.
•For the best performance keep the Xtra.Sensor as far away as possible from tubes, iron or
other electric conducting materials as well as the go-karts high current conducting cables.
The Xtra.Sensor can be fixated using 4 plastic screws or cable tie.

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1.3 Connecting
This chapter describes how to connect the Xtra.Sensor. The Xtra.Sensor must be connected to a
Xtra.Transponder through a network port. The Xtra.Sensor has two identical network ports. This
makes it possible to chain multiple De Haardt products into the De Haardt network. The network
ports are normally protected with a rubber cap. This rubber cap has to be removed before the
network cable can be attached. Connect one side of the network cable to the network port of the
Xtra.Transponder followed by connecting the other side of the network cable to any network port
of the Xtra.Sensor.
It is recommended to install the Xtra.Sensor on a single go-kart first and verify correct operation
before installing it on other go-karts.
Figure 3 - Xtra.Sensor
Check the polarization before fitting the connector!
Keep unplugged connectors (both sockets and plugs) completely dry and clean.
Never expose them to water, fuel, oil, chemicals or any kind of dirt!
Make 100% sure that vibration CANNOT loosen the network connection as this
can cause several problems like bad functioning of the system, corrosion of the
network plug and socket, etc..
The Xtra.Sensor is compatible with all De Haardt transponders.

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2Technical specifications
This chapter describes the technical specifications of the Xtra.Sensor.
2.1 Specification overview
Description
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
Operational temperature
-10
55
°C
Operation voltage
3
24
V
Input current*
4
5
25
mA
Radio Range safety band**
20
cm
Radio frequency 1
125
kHz
IP code
IP65
*Ambient temperature 20°C.
** The environment is of great influence on the achieved range.
2.2 Water and dust resistance
The Xtra.Sensor is rated as an IP65 device.
De Haardt cannot be held responsible for water damage when:
•An network cable other than the one supplied is used.

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3Support
For support, one can contact the support department of De Haardt by email: support@de-
haardt.com