PCE Health and Fitness LD120 User manual

18/08/2005 V3.0
LD120
LOOP DETECTOR WITH MODBUS
COMMUNICATIONS
USER MANUAL
P.O.Box 24
STANFIELD 3613
SOUTH AFRICA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. AN OVERVIEW OF THE LD120 MODBUS SYSTEM ............................ 3
2. LD120 HARDWARE ............................................................................... 5
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 5
2.2 WIRING................................................................................................ 6
3. DIAGNOSTICS ....................................................................................... 7
4. RELAY FUNCTIONALITY ...................................................................... 8
5. LOOP INSTALLATION GUIDE .............................................................. 8
6. DATA ADDRESSES............................................................................... 9
6.1 LD120 - SINGLE CHANNEL DETECTOR ( MODULE TYPE = 34)............. 10

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1. AN OVERVIEW OF THE LD120 MODBUS SYSTEM
The LD120 is a series of single channel inductive loop detectors. The use of microprocessor
and surface mount technology enables a large number of functions to be incorporated into a
small package. The LD120 is compatible with most single channel detectors on the market
and is easy to set-up and install. All configuration is done through the communications port.
The LD120 is supplied with a RS485 communications port. The LD120R is supplied with a
RS232 communications port.
Typical applications in the parking and access control environments are safety loops, arming
loops and entry or exit loops.
The LD120 consists of an inductive loop detector with an integral 485 communications port.
The unit has been developed to enable remote monitoring and control of the loop detector
over a RS485 network. The communications allows access to internal setup parameters such
as sensitivity, timers, as well as counters. The LD120 can be multi-dropped on the RS485
network with other detectors and logic units, or linked to a PC running software for
configuration and monitoring of the parking system. Non volatile memory is used to store
counters and all configuration parameters.
Standard features of the logic on the unit are :
· RS485 Communications Port.
The RS485 communications port enables up to 127 detectors to be networked on a single
twisted pair cable. The LD120 communicates using the Modbus protocol in Binary mode. All
configuration data is held in modbus registers and can be setup by a PC or PLC on the
network.
· Selectable Pulse Time.
This feature sets the length of time that the pulse relay will be energized.
· Pulse Relay Selection.
The Pulse relay may be configured to energize on detection of a vehicle or when the vehicle
leaves the loop.
· Sensitivity Boost.
This feature sets the undetect level to maximum sensitivity and is used to prevent loss of
detection of high-bed vehicles.
· Switch selectable Sensitivity.
The detect sensitivity is the minimum change in inductance required to produce a detect
output. (%∆L/L) .
· Switch selectable Frequency.
The frequency of the loop is determined by the inductance of the loop and the frequency
switch setting. If the frequency switch is on, the frequency is reduced. It may be necessary to
change the frequency to prevent cross-talk between adjacent loops.
· Permanent Presence Option.

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This feature ensures detection of the vehicle will be maintained when the vehicle is parked
over the loop for extended periods.
· Filter Option.
This option is used to provide a delay between detection of the vehicle and switching of the
output relay. This delay is normally used to prevent false detection of small or fast moving
objects.
· Loop Fault Indicator.
This LED Indicator is illuminated when the loop is either open circuit or short circuit and is
used to give a visual indication of a faulty loop.
· Power Indicator.
This LED Indicator illuminates when power is present.
· Detect Indicator.
This LED Indicator is illuminated when there is a vehicle over the loop or the loop is faulty.
This LED can also be used to determine the loop frequency. On reset, count the number of
times the LED flashes. Multiply this number by 10KHz.For example: if the LED flashes 6
times, then the loop frequency is between 60KHz and 70KHz.
• Network Layout.
The diagram below shows how the LD120 may be connected to a Modbus network. The
LD120 can be placed on the network with other I/O products such as the popular MOD-
MUX from Procon Electronics.
A typical application is where a PC (Personal Computer) is connected to the Network.
Many SCADA software packages support the MODBUS Master Protocol and can hence
retrieve data from the LD120 as well as Input Modules or send data to Output Modules.
The serial port of the PC is connected to an RS232/RS485 Converter which in turn is
connected to the Network.
SERIAL
LINK
232/485
CONVERTER
PC
8DO
OUTPUTS
120 ohm Termination
8DI
INPUTS
MODBUS MASTER
MODBUS SLAVE
LD120
I/O

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2. LD120 HARDWARE
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS
POWER REQUIREMENT:
LD120 - 220VAC (+/- 15% ) 50Hz.
LD121 - 110VAC (+/- 15%) 60Hz.
LD122 - 12/24VAC/DC (+/- 15%).
PRESENCE RELAY OUTPUT: This output has both a normally open and normally closed
relay contact rated at 0.5A/220VAC.
PULSE RELAY OUTPUT: This output is a normally open relay contact rated at
0.5A/220VAC. This relay may be configured to operate on entry or exit from the loop.
INDICATORS: LED indicator's show: Power, Detect state and Loop Fault.
DETECTOR TUNING RANGE: 15 - 1500 uH.
FREQUENCY: Two step adjustable (internal jumper).
PROTECTION: Loop isolation transformer with lightening protection.
CONNECTOR: 11 Pin Connector on rear of unit.
DIMENSIONS: 80mm (HIGH) X 40mm (WIDE) X 79mm (DEEP)
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40°C to +80°C
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -40°C to +85°C
HUMIDITY: up to 95% non condensing
Complies with EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Equipment Directive 73/23/EEC.

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2.2 WIRING
Comms (RJ45) – RS485 (LD120)
Pin Name Function
1 N/C Not used (no connect)
2 485 + Line of 485 Comms
3 485 - Line of 485 Comms
4 N/C Not used (no connect)
View From Cable side of connector (Looking ‘into’ hole)
1 2 3 4
Comms (RJ45) – RS232 (LD120R)
Pin Name Function
1 N/C Not used (no connect)
2 TXD RS232 Transmit
3 RXD RS232 Receive
4 GND RS232 Common
View From Cable side of connector (Looking ‘into’ hole)
1 2 3 4
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LOOP INPUT
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1
2 POWER INPUT
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LD120 220VAC / LD121 110VAC
LD122 12-24VAC/DC
EARTH
LOOP TWISTED
CABLE
5 3
10 PRESENCE RELAY 11 PULSE RELAY
OUTPUT OUTPUT
6 4

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3. DIAGNOSTICS
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The POWER LED is
not on.
No power supply voltage on the
input.
Check that the power supply is correctly wired to
the detector. (PINS 1 and 2)
The DETECT LED
flashes erratically.
There may be a poor
connection in the loop or loop
feeder.
The detector may be experiencing
crosstalk vith the loop of an
adjacent detector.
Check all wiring. Tighten screw terminals. Check for
broken wires.
Try changing frequencies using the frequency switch.
Put the detector with the larger loop onto low frequency
and the detector with the smaller loop onto high
frequency.
The DETECT LED
randomly stays on.
Faulty loop or loop feeder
wiring.
Movement of the loop in the
ground.
Check the wiring. Tighten screw terminals. Check
for pinched or bent wires. Is the feeder wire
twisted?
Check for cracks in the road surface near the loop.
The LOOP FAULT LED
is flashing.
The loop inductance is to small
or the loop is short circuit.
Check that there is no short circuit on the loop
feeder wiring or the loop. If there is no short circuit
then the inductance is to small and more turns of
wire should be added to the loop.
The LOOP FAULT LED
is permanently
illuminated.
The loop inductance is to large
or the loop is open circuit.
Check that there is electrical continuity on the loop.
This can be done using a multimeter on the ohms
range (< 5 Ω). If the loop inductance is to large then
try reducing the number of turns.

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4. RELAY FUNCTIONALITY
RELAYS VEHICLE
PRESENT
NO VEHICLE LOOP FAULTY NO POWER
N/O CLOSED OPEN CLOSED CLOSED
PRESENCE
RELAY N/C OPEN CLOSED OPEN OPEN
N/O PULSE CLOSED OPEN OPEN OPEN
PULSE RELAY N/C PULSE OPEN CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
5. LOOP INSTALLATION GUIDE
1. The detector should be installed in a waterproof housing as close to the loop as possible.
2. The loop and feeder should be made from insulated copper wire with a minimum cross-sectional area of 1.5mm2.
The feeder should be twisted with at least 20 turns per metre. Joints in the wire are not recommended and must
be soldered and made waterproof. Faulty joints could lead to incorrect operation of the detector. Feeders which
may pick up electrical noise should use screened cable, with the screen earthed at the detector.
3. The loop should be either square or rectangular in shape with a minimum distance of 1 metre between opposite
sides. Normally 3 turns of wire are used in the loop. Large loops with a circumference of greater than 10 metres
should use 2 turns while small loops with a circumference of less than 6 metres should use 4 turns. When two
loops are used in close proximity to each other it is recommended that 3 turns are used in one and 4 turns in the
other to prevent cross-talk.
4. Cross-talk is a term used to describe the interference between two adjacent loops. To avoid incorrect operation of
the detector, the loops should be at least 2 metres apart and on different frequency settings.
5. For loop installation, slots should be cut in the road using a masonry cutting tool. A 45o cut should be made
across the corners to prevent damage to the wire on the corners. The slot should be about 4mm wide and 30mm
to 50mm deep. Remember to extend the slot from one of the corners to the road-side to accommodate the
feeder.
6. Best results are obtained when a single length of wire is used with no joints. This may be achieved by running the
wire from the detector to the loop, around the loop for 3 turns and then back to the detector. The feeder portion of
the wire is then twisted. Remember that twisting the feeder will shorten its length, so ensure a long enough feeder
wire is used.
7. After the loop and feeder wires have been placed in the slot, the slot is filled with an epoxy compound or bitumen
filler.
300mm 300mm
1M
ROAD
EDGE
45
O
FEEDER
TRAFFIC DIRECTION
4mm
ROAD SURFACE
30-50 mm
SLOT
SEALANT
WIRES

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6. DATA ADDRESSES
The data in the modules is stored in registers. These registers are accessed over the network
using the MODBUS communication protocol.
The MODBUS mode used is the RTU mode with the following set-up:
BAUD RATE 9600
DATA BITS 8
PARITY NONE
STOP BITS 1
There are 4 types of variables which can be accessed from the module. Each module has
one or more of these data variables.
Type Start Address Variable
1 00001 Digital Outputs
2 10001 Digital Inputs
3 30001 Input registers (Analog)
4 40001 Output registers (Analog)
Note: Due to the limited buffer memory size in the modules, the Modbus
message length must be limited to 8 consecutive read or write registers.
If more registers are required then a new poll group must be added for
the next 8 registers.

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6.1 LD120 - Single Channel Detector ( MODULE TYPE = 34)
Modbus
Address
Register Name Low
Limit
High
Limit
Access Comments
10001 Digital Input 1 0 1 R Loop Fault Status.
10002 Digital Input 2 0 1 R Loop Detect Status.
10003 Digital Input 3 0 1 R Not used.
10004 Digital Input 4 0 1 R Not used.
10005 Digital Input 5 0 1 R Loop Error – Open circuit.
10006 Digital Input 6 0 1 R Loop Error – Short circuit.
10007 Digital Input 7 0 1 R Not used.
10008 Digital Input 8 0 1 R Not used.
00009 Digital Output 1 0 1 R/W Relay 1
00010 Digital Output 2 0 1 R/W Relay 2
30001 S/W Version /
Module Type
N/A N/A R High Byte = Software Version
Low Byte = 34
30002 Digital I/O N/A N/A R 0, bit 15
0, bit 14
0, bit 13
0, bit 12
0, bit 11
0, bit 10
Relay 2 bit 9
Relay 1 bit 8
0, bit 7
0, bit 6
Loop Error – Short circuit bit 5
Loop Error – Open circuit bit 4
0, bit 3
0, bit 2
Loop Detect Status bit 1
Loop Fault Status bit 0
40003 Seconds 0 65535 R/W Real Time Clock
40004 Minutes 0 65535 R/W "
40005 Hours 0 65535 R/W "
40006 Days 0 65535 R/W "
40007 Date 0 65535 R/W "
40008 Month 0 65535 R/W "
40009 Year 0 65535 R/W "
40010 Counter 1 MSB 0 65535 R/W Counter MSB and LSB combine to give a 32 bit
40011 Counter 1 LSB 0 65535 R/W Counter with range 0 to 4294967295.
40012 Not Used 0 65535 R/W "
40013 Not Used 0 65535 R/W "
40014 Node ID 0 65535 R/W Network ID 1 to 127 (Default = 254)

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40015 Mode 0 65535 R/W 0, bit 7
0, bit 6
0, bit 5
pulse relay (1=undetect,0=detect) bit 4
0, bit 3
pulse relay (1=modbus,0=detector) bit 2
pres relay (1=modbus,0=detector) bit 1
perm_pres (1=on,0=off) bit 0
40016 Detect
Sensitivity
0 65535 R/W ( X0.01%)
40017 Not Used 0 65535 R/W
40018 UnDetect
Sensitivity
0 65535 R/W ( X0.01%)
40019 Not Used 0 65535 R/W
40020 Pulse Time 0 65535 R/W ( X5ms)
40021 Not Used 0 65535 R/W
40022 Filter (Det Time) 0 65535 R/W ( X5ms)
40023 Not Used 0 65535 R/W
40024 Extend
(UnDet Time)
0 65535 R/W ( X5ms)
40025 Not Used 0 65535 R/W
40026 Reset Seconds 0 65535 R/W
40027 Reset Minutes 0 65535 R/W
40028 Reset Hours 0 65535 R/W
40029 Reset Days 0 65535 R/W
40030 Reset Date 0 65535 R/W
40031 Reset Month 0 65535 R/W
40032 Reset Year 0 65535 R/W
40033 Reset Counter 0 65535 R/W
40034 Pwr_Down Cntr 0 65535 R/W
40035 Re-Tune Cntr 0 65535 R/W
40036 Not Used 0 65535 R/W
40037 Not Used 0 65535 R/W
40038 LoopFreq. MSB 0 65535 R/W Frequency MSB and LSB combine to give a 32
40039 LoopFreq. LSB 0 65535 R/W bit value.
40040 Not Used 0 65535 R/W
40041 Not Used 0 65535 R/W
40042 Delta 1 0 65535 R/W Change in loop inductance.
40043 Not Used 0 65535 R/W
40044 Delta 1 MIN 0 65535 R/W Smallest change in inductance.
40045 Not Used 0 65535 R/W