Nortech PD130 User manual

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PD130 Enhanced
Vehicle Detector
User Manual
NORTECH INTERNATIONAL (PTY) LTD
All rights reserved
Copyright © 2009
Document Number: 301UM0030_01
Date of Issue: September 2009
This document is for information only and unless otherwise indicated, is not to form part of any contract. In accordance
with the manufacturer’s policy of continually updating and improving design, specifications contained herein are subject
to alteration
without notice.

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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................5
2. TECHNICAL DATA ...................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Functional Data ......................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Electrical Data ........................................................................................................................................7
2.3 Environmental Data................................................................................................................................7
2.4 Mechanical Data.....................................................................................................................................7
2.5 Approvals................................................................................................................................................8
3. OPERATING PROCEDURE......................................................................................................................9
3.1 Hardware Set-Up....................................................................................................................................9
3.2 Switch Setting Selections.......................................................................................................................9
3.2.1 Frequency Switch............................................................................................................................9
3.2.2 Sensitivity ......................................................................................................................................10
3.2.3 Automatic Sensitivity Boost...........................................................................................................10
3.2.4 Filter Mode ....................................................................................................................................10
3.2.5 Pulse Relay ...................................................................................................................................10
3.2.6 Presence Time ..............................................................................................................................10
3.2.7 Reset Switch .................................................................................................................................11
3.3 Power Fail (Option)...............................................................................................................................11
3.4 Front Panel Indicator............................................................................................................................11
4. PRINCIPAL OF OPERATION .................................................................................................................12
4.1 Detector Tuning....................................................................................................................................12
4.2 Detector Sensitivity...............................................................................................................................12
4.3 Modes of Operation..............................................................................................................................13
4.4 Response Times...................................................................................................................................13
5. INSTALLATION GUIDE ..........................................................................................................................14
5.1 Product Safety Requirements...............................................................................................................14
5.2 Operational Constraints........................................................................................................................14
5.2.1 Environmental Factors to Consider...............................................................................................14
5.2.2 Crosstalk .......................................................................................................................................15
5.2.3 Reinforcing ....................................................................................................................................15
5.3 Loop and Feeder Specification.............................................................................................................15
5.4 Sensing Loop Geometry.......................................................................................................................16
5.5 Loop Installation ...................................................................................................................................16
6. CONFIGURATION...................................................................................................................................18
6.1 PD131 Enhanced Detector - Order number 301FT0119 .....................................................................18
6.2 PD132 Enhanced Detector - Order number 301FT0101 .....................................................................19
6.3 PD134 Enhanced Detector - Order number 301FT0122 .....................................................................19
7. APPLICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................20
8. CUSTOMER FAULT ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................21
8.1 Fault Finding.........................................................................................................................................21
8.2 DU100 – Detector Diagnostic Unit ......................................................................................................22
8.3 Interpretation of DU100 Readings........................................................................................................22
8.3.1 Frequency ......................................................................................................................................................22
8.3.2 Frequency drift ..............................................................................................................................................23
8.3.3 Sensitivity......................................................................................................................................................23
8.3.4 Time ..............................................................................................................................................................23
8.3.5 Crosstalk .......................................................................................................................................................24
8.4 Functional Test.....................................................................................................................................24

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APPENDIX A - FCC ADVISORY STATEMENT ................................................................................................25
APPENDIX B – INSTALLATION OUTDOORS..................................................................................................26
Appendix B.1 IEC 60950-22:2005 – Outdoor cabinet..................................................................................26
Appendix B.2 IEC 60950-22:2005 - Northern Europe .................................................................................26
Appendix B.3 IEC 60950-1:2005 – Overvoltage Category..........................................................................26
APPENDIX C –REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT FORM.....................................................................27

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WARNING: 1. This unit must be earthed!
WARNING: 2. Disconnect power before working on this unit!
WARNING: 3. Installation and operation by service personnel only!
WARNING: 4. No user serviceable parts inside. Only service personnel
may open the unit to change internal settings. Warranty
void if cover removed!
WARNING: 5. Always suspend traffic through the barrier area during
installation and testing that may result in unexpected
operation of the barrier.
WARNING: 6. USA
FCC Advisory Statement – Refer to Appendix A at the
end of this document.
WARNING: 7. Europe
Disposing of the product:
This electronic product is subject to
the EU Directive 2002/96/EC for
Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE). As such, this
product must not be disposed of at
a local municipal waste collection
point. Please refer to local
regulations for directions on how to
dispose of this product in an
environmental friendly manner.

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1. INTRODUCTION
The PD130 Enhanced Vehicle Detector is a single channel microprocessor based detector designed
specifically for parking and vehicle access control applications. The PD130 Enhanced Vehicle
Detector has been designed using the most up-to-date technology in order to meet the requirements
of a vast number of parking applications (in terms of operating conditions and options available to the
user.)
The primary function of the detector is to detect vehicle presence by means of an inductance change,
caused by the vehicle passing over a wire loop buried under the road surface.
The detector has been designed for ease of installation and convenience. The various modes are
selected by changing the positions of the switch on the front of the unit.
The switches allow for different loop frequency settings, sensitivity settings and mode settings.
The PD130 Enhanced Vehicle Detector provides visual output (LED) on the front of the enclosure and
relay change-over contacts are taken on the 11 pin connector at the rear of the enclosure. The LED
indicates the power has been applied to the unit, that a vehicle is present over the loop and if there is
a fault on the loop. The Presence relay is fail-safe and will close on a vehicle detect or in the event of
power failure or a loop fault.
Related Documents:
Data Sheet Document No. 301DS0010
Installation Leaflet Document No. 300LF0006
Diagnostic Unit DU100 User Manual Document No. 895UM0001

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2. TECHNICAL DATA
2.1 Functional Data
Tuning Fully Automatic
Self-tuning range 20 µH to 1500 µH
Sensitivity Four step switch selectable
High 0.02 %∆L/L
Medium High 0.05 %∆L/L
Medium Low 0.10 %∆L/L
Low 0.50 %∆L/L
Frequency Four step switch selectable
Frequency dependent on loop size
Automatic Sensitivity Boost Switch selectable
Filter Switch selectable 2 second filter
Presence Relay Fail-safe
Presence Time Switch selectable: Limited presence
Permanent presence
Pulse Relay Switch selectable: Pulse on detect
Pulse on undetect
Pulse Output Duration 150 milliseconds
Response Times 100 milliseconds
Detect Outputs Relays rated – 5 A @ 230 V
AC
Optional – Opto Isolated 50mA @ 30 V
DC
Drift Compensation Rate Approx. 1 %∆L/L per minute
Visual Indications 1 x Power LED - Red
1 x Channel Status LED - Green
Reset Push button on front of enclosure
Surge protection Loop isolation transformer, gas discharge tubes and Zener
diode clamping on loop input
Power Fail (Option) 10 minutes memory retention of detector state on power
failure.

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2.2 Electrical Data
Power requirements 12 V -10% to 24 V +10% (PD134)
120 V
AC
± 10% (48 to 62Hz)
230 V
AC
± 10% (48 to 62Hz)
Requirement: 1.5 VA Maximum @ 230 V
Relay Contact Rating Relays rated – 5 A @ 230 V
AC
Optional – Opto Isolated 50mA @ 30V
DC
For ambient temperatures above 60°C De-rate the rel ay
Maximum current as per graph below
2.3 Environmental Data
Storage Temperature -40°C to +80°C
Operating Temperature -40°C to +70°C
Humidity Up to 95% relative humidity without condensation
Circuit protection Conformal coating over the PCB and all components
IP Rating IP30
2.4 Mechanical Data
Housing Material ABS blend
Mounting Position Shelf or DIN rail mounting
Connections 11-pin Submagnal (JEDEC No. B11-88)
Size of Housing 78mm (H) X 41mm (W) X 80mm (D)
80 mm
75.9 mm 77.7 mm
40.6 mm

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2.5 Approvals
CE Regulations: EN 301 489-3 Equipment Type: III
Class of Equipment: 2
EN 50293 Performance Criteria B
Safety: IEC / EN 60950 -1

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3. OPERATING PROCEDURE
3.1 Hardware Set-Up
The PD130 Enhanced Vehicle single channel parking detector is designed to be shelf or DIN rail
mounted, with the controls and visual indicators at the front, and wiring at the rear of the enclosure.
The power, loop and relay outputs are all connected to the single 11-pin plug, which is mounted at the
rear of the enclosure.
3.2 Switch Setting Selections
3.2.1 Frequency Switch
The frequency switches are the lower two switches, switches No. 1 and 2. There are four frequency
selections:
SW2 SW1
Off Off High
On Off Medium-High
Off On Medium-Low
On On Low
The frequency switches allows the operating frequency of the loop to be shifted higher or lower
depending on the switch position. The frequency of the loop is determined by the loop size, and the
frequency of the switch simply causes a frequency shift on the loop.
Where more than one detector is used the detectors must be set-up to ensure that there is no cross-
talk (interference) between the detectors. This can be achieved by ensuring that the loops of the two
detectors are spaced sufficiently apart (approximately 2 metres between adjacent edges) and also
ensuring that the detectors are set to different frequencies. As a general rule, the detector connected
to the inductive loop with the greatest inductance should be set to operate at the lowest frequency.
Loop inductance increases as loop size, number of turns in the loop and feeder length increases.

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3.2.2 Sensitivity
The sensitivity of the detector allows the detector to be selective as to the change of inductance
necessary to produce a detect. There are four sensitivity selections:
SW4 SW3
Off Off High
On Off Medium-High
Off On Medium-Low
On On Low
3.2.3 Automatic Sensitivity Boost
Automatic sensitivity boost is a mode which alters the un-detect level of the detector. This mode is
selected by Switch No. 5 on the front of the enclosure:
SW5
Off Disabled
On Enabled
Automatic sensitivity boost causes the sensitivity level to be boosted to a maximum on detection of a
vehicle, irrespective of current sensitivity level and maintained at this level during the entire presence
of the vehicle over the loop. When the vehicle leaves the loop and the detection is lost, the sensitivity
level reverts to the pre-selected level.
3.2.4 Filter Mode
The filter mode is selected with the mode Switch No. 6 shown below. The filter produces a delay turn-
on time of two seconds when a vehicle occupies the loop. This is to enable small, unwanted objects to
pass over the loop without being detected. The filter option may be used on any sensitivity setting.
SW6
Off Disabled
On Enabled
3.2.5 Pulse Relay
The pulse relay may be made to operate on detect (entry) or on undetect (exit) of a vehicle. This option
is selected with Switch No. 7:
SW7
Off Pulse on Detect
On Pulse on Undetect
3.2.6 Presence Time
The presence time may be set to permanent presence or to limited presence. In permanent presence
mode the detector will continuously compensate for all environmental changes whilst there is a vehicle
present over the loop. The presence mode is set with Switch No. 8:
SW8
Off Limited Presence
On Permanent Presence