Diablo Controls DSP-40S User manual

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Product Profile
DSP-40S Vehicle Detector
All this and a 5-Year Warranty too!
Features
Works on any in-ground
inductive loop from 20 to
2000 microhenries.
Designed to be cross talk
free between other loops
Automatically compensates
for loop and lead-In sizes
Separate Power/Fail and
Detect LED's for both
channels
Small profile, perfect for
many installations
Fail safe operation
Wide low-voltage operation
This series of Diablo
Controls detectors are
covered by United States
Patent number US
7,132,959 “Non-Interfering
Vehicle Detection.”
Separate Power/Fail and
Detect LEDs.
Overview
At last a plug-in detector that will operate on any voltage from 10
to 30 volts AC or DC. The DSP-40S detector is covered by United
States patent number US 7,132,959 “Non-Interfering Vehicle
Detection.” This detector is virtually cross-talk free in most
applications. It has been specifically designed to handle parking,
drive-through and access control applications where solid-state
outputs are required for both the detect and fail outputs. The
sensitivity level may be changed. (See below). The detector loop
inductance should be between 20 and 2000 microhenries.
LED Indicators
The green Power LED will be on steady to indicate the detector is
operating and powered. The red Detect LED will turn on when a
vehicle is over the loop detection area.
Detect Memory
Power interruptions of short duration are ignored. If power fails for
approximately 1 ½ seconds or less the detector “remembers” a
vehicle.
Sensitivity and Reset Push Button
The Reset/Sens. button is used for two functions. A short press
and release of the button will reset the detector and the LED's will
both flash from 1 to 4 times, indicating the detector's sensitivity
level. The detector is shipped from the factory with the sensitivity
set at level 3.
If a different sensitivity level is required:
Push and continue to hold the button until the LED's start flashing
- release the button immediately after the desired number of
flashes. For example, if the sensitivity is to be changed to level 2,
push and hold the button until the LED's flash twice then
immediately release the button. The sensitivity level can always
be verified by a quick tap on the push button. This will reset the
detector and flash the two LED's indicating the present level.
Level 1 - Very Low
Level 2 - Low
Level 3 - Normal (Factory setting)
Level 4 - High
Loop or Wire Failures
In the case of a loop circuit failure, the green LED flashes slowly
(twice per second) for an open loop circuit failure. The green LED
will flash fast (10 times per second) to indicate a shorted loop
circuit.

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Specifications are subject to change.
DSP-40_CUT_A 2/5/2014
Product Profile
DSP-40S Vehicle Detector
Fail Safe vs Fail Secure
A fail safe detector will output “detect” when the loop circuit is failed. This is always useful on a
safety loop. On the free exit loop this will keep the gate open until the situation is fixed. This is
useful in applications where it is important to allow traffic flow to continue. A fail secure detector will
never output “detect” when the loop circuit is failed. This will keep the gate closed. This is useful in
high-security areas or installations where containment is needed. The DSP-11 is a fail safe
detector. Note: Never use a fail secure detector on a safety loop.
Outputs
Solid-state (open transistor collectors) for both detect” and fail outputs. 30 mA maximum current
sink - transient voltage protected.
Power
12 to 30 volts DC
Operating Temperature
-35°F to 165°F (-37°C to 74°C)
Size
Height: 2.4" Width: 0.8" Depth: 2.25”
Connector
10-position Molex Type 09-48-1104
Mates with many female PCB 0.156” pitch headers in use by some access control devices and gate
operators.
1 - Loop input
2 - Loop input
3 - Power* (10 to 30 volts AC or DC)
4 - No Connection
5 - No Connection
6 - Fail output -connects to common for fail.
7 - Fail output -connects to common for fail.
8 - Detect output -connects to common for detect.
9 - Power* (10 to 30 volts AC or DC)
10 - Power Common
*Either or both of these pins can be used to supply power to the detector.
Ordering Information
Only one model available: DSP-40S
Veteran Owned & Operated
Diablo Controls, Inc.
565 Dakota St, Unit F
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Toll Free 866-395-6677
www.diablocontrols.com
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