Peek Traffic 625X User manual

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625X
Inductive Loop Detector
Installation Guide
Sarasota Series Detectors

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Quick Setup
1. Verify the input voltage by looking at the label on the back
of the detector (located just under the connector.)
2. Terminate the wiring harness to the proper connector on
the terminal strip for each of the desired functions (power,
desired outputs, loop, etc.)
3. Connect the harness to the detector.
4. Verify power is reaching the detector. (The Presence LED
should come on and flash for two seconds, then go out.)
5. Set sensitivity switch (SENS) to Medium (M).
6. Adjust the frequency (FREQ) to Low (L) for a single loop.
For multiple loop applications, set each detector to a differ-
ent frequency setting.
7. Press and hold the RESET button for three seconds, until
the Presence LED flashes. The detector is ready to oper-
ate.
Upon power-up, Presence LED will flash
for 2 seconds, then go out.
Sensitivity: First set to Medium, then
adjust if necessary.
Frequency: Set to Low or Medium for
single loop installations.
To Reset Detector: Press and hold for 3
seconds, or until Presence LED blinks.

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Setup Details
1. Power is supplied to the unit on pins 1 & 2 (black
& white.)
2. Ground the unit by taking pin 4 (green) to the
Operator ground.
3. The most common hook-up is for using the Pres-
ence relay, pins 5 & 6 (yellow & blue.) The Pres-
ence relay common, pin 5 (yellow), is taken to the
common of the terminal strip on the Operator.
The Presence relay
N.O. Normally Open, pin 6 (blue) is taken to ei-
ther Open, Close, Hold Open, etc. (i.e. whichever
function is to be performed when presence is
detected.)
4. For a second Presence or Pulse output, Relay 2
on pins 3 & 9 is used. Relay 2 Normally Open
(N.O.) is on pin 3 (orange) and is taken to either
Open, Close, Hold Open, etc. (whichever func-
tion is to be performed.) If a Normally Closed
(N.C.) output is necessary, use pin 11 (white/red).
The Relay 2 common, pin 9 (red) is taken to the
common on the terminal strip of the Operator.
5. The loop leads come into the detector on pins
7 & 8 (gray & brown.) This is from the loop to the
ground. These leads must be twisted all the way
to the detector for proper operation.
(See diagram on page 7.)

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625X Pin Connections
Pin Function Wire Color
1120VAC or 24VAC Black
2AC Neutral Common White
3Relay 2 N.O. (Normally Open) Orange
4Chassis Ground Green
5Presence Relay Common Yellow
6Presence Relay (Normally Open) Blue
7Loop Gray
8Loop Brown
9Relay 2 Common Red
10 Presence Relay (Normally Closed) White/Black
11 Relay 2 (Normally Closed) White/Red

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Loop Installation Tips
The loop consists of a 12 to 18 gauge stranded wire
suitable for direct burial with low AC and DC resis-
tance. The size of your loop will be determined by the
width of the area in which you need detection, and the
height of the vehicles you need to detect. If high-bed
trucks will be detected, the loop should be no less than
6’ on a side (i.e. at least 6’×6’.)
Smaller loops are suitable for car or fork truck detec-
tion. The depth of the saw cut is typically 1¼” to 2”,
and from ¼” to 3/8” wide. Cut the corners of the loop
to 45° angles to avoid pulling loop wires around a 90°
corner and risk damaging the wires. Do no push the
loop wires into the saw-cut with a sharp object. Be
sure to keep the loops a minimum of 2” above any
rebar or wire mesh installed in the roadway.
The loop wire is wound to form a coil (usually 3 to 5
turns.) Ideally, there should be no splices in the loop.
Or, in other words, attach your loop wire to the gray
wire in the wiring harness, run the loop out to your
saw-cut, go around the saw cut the recommended
number of times, return the loop wire back to the de-
tector. Twist the lead-in portion of the loop wires at
least 5 to 7 twists per foot, and then connect the other
end of the loop wire to the brown wire on the wiring
harness. The lead-ins and loop should be made of one
continuous piece of wire.
Important: Twist only the lead-in (the part of the loop
wire that runs from the edge of the loop back to the
detector.)
Do not twist the wires in the loops themselves.

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Testing the Loop
A good loop is critical for reliable operation from your
detector. When installing your loop, take great care not
to damage the insulation of the wire. Breaks in the
insulation can cause the wire to act as a wick —pull-
ing in moisture, corroding the wire itself, and causing
erratic operation from the detector. Cross-link polyeth-
ylene is the most popular insulation and is strongly
recommended (XHHW), in 16 or 18 gauge. If the lead-
in is extremely long, increase the wire size. The insula-
tion must be able to withstand wear and abrasion from
the shifting of pavement, moisture, and attacks by
solvents and oils, as well as able to withstand high-
temperature sealants. Stranded wire is recommended
over solid wire, because of its mechanical characteris-
tics. Stranded wire is more likely to survive bending
and stretching than solid wire.
Megging a loop and lead-in should have an insulation
resistance to earth greater than 20MS, measured at
500 Volts. One end of the loop goes to one lead from
the meggar, and the other lead from the meggar goes
to a good ground. The loop should also display a se-
ries resistance of less than 10Swith a standard Ohm
meter. If a problem with a loop is suspected, try swap-
ping the detector with a known good detector and see
if the problem follows the detector or the loop.

8*optimum detection range is between 70µH and 250µH
Loop Size
(ft) 1 Turn 2 Turns 3 Turns 4 Turns
4 × 4 720 44 78
4 × 6 825 56 100
4 × 10 12 36 81 144
4 × 15 17 50 112 199
4 × 20 21 64 143 253
4 × 25 26 78 174
4 × 30 30 91 204
4 × 35 35 105 235
4 × 40 39 119 266
4 × 45 44 132
4 × 50 49 146
4 × 55 53 160
4 × 60 58 174
4 × 65 62 187
4 × 70 67 201
4 × 75 71 215
4 × 80 76 228
4 × 85 81 242
4 × 90 85 256
4 × 95 90 270
Inductance(µH)*
4 × 100 94 283
4 Foot Loop Width

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*optimum detection range is between 70µH and 250µH
Loop Size
(ft) 1 Turn 2 Turns 3 Turns 4 Turns
6 × 4 825 56 100
6 × 6 10 31 70 124
6 × 10 14 43 96 171
6 × 15 19 58 129 229
6 × 20 24 72 161 286
6 × 25 29 87 194
6 × 30 34 101 226
6 × 35 38 116 259
6 × 40 43 130
6 × 45 48 145
6 × 50 53 159
6 × 55 58 173
6 × 60 63 188
6 × 65 67 202
6 × 70 72 217
6 × 75 77 231
6 × 80 82 246
6 × 85 87 260
6 × 90 91 275
6 × 95 96 289
Inductance(µH)*
6 × 100 101 303
6 Foot Loop Width

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Output Configuration Options
Presence means the relay will be energized the entire
time a metal mass is within the field generated by the
loop. The 625X has the ability to provide two presence
outputs. Relay 2 can be set for presence or pulse.
Relay 1 is always presence (pins 5 & 6, yellow and
blue wires), however Relay 2 on the 625X can be
assigned to one of several output configurations.
Relay 2 (pins 3 & 9, Orange and Red wires) can be set
for presence using the switches on the back panel. Set
switch 3 to OFF and switch 2 to ON
Pulse on Entry means that the relay 2 will be ener-
gized as soon as a metal mass enters the field gener-
ated by the loop. On the back panel, set switch 3 to
OFF and switch 2 to OFF. This pulse will last 125mS.
Pulse on Exit means that relay 2 will be energized
when a metal mass has left the loop. Set switch 3 to
ON and switch 2 to OFF. The pulse will last 125mS.
Loop fault output means the relay will be energized if
there is a current fault (open loop, shorted loop or
greater than a 25% inductance
change.) Set switch 3 to ON
and switch 2 to ON.
3
2
1
ON
Switches 2 & 3 control which
output function of Relay 2 is used.
Switch 1 ON doubles the sensitivity
settings on the front panel

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Pulse on Exit—Momentary pulse when metal
leaves the loop
Presence—Constant presence (detect)
while metal is over the loop
Pulse on Entry—Momentary pulse
when metal enters the loop

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Sensitivity
Six sensitivity settings are available using the 3-position front
panel slide switch and DIP switch 1 on the back panel.
(Refer to the diagram on the previous page.)
SW1 = OFF (to the number side)
SW1 = ON (to the ON side)
At the above switch settings, the front panel slide switch posi-
tions yield the following sensitivities:
SW1 = OFF SW1 = ON
Max = 0.04% Max = 0.02%
Med = 0.16% Med = 0.08%
Min = 0.64% Min = 0.32%
The above sensitivities are for the detect threshold when a
vehicle enters the loop. The detector has a SENSITIVITY
BOOST facility in which the drop sensitivity decreases to half
its numerical initial value (except the 0.02 setting.)
Always operate the detector on the lowest sensitivity possible
while still detecting the desired vehicles. Construct the loop for
your specific job. Remember, the smallest side of the loop will
determine how high off the ground you will be able to detect a
vehicle. Your loop will have an effective field at a height equal
to 1/2 to 2/3rds of the size of the smallest side of the loop.
Example: A 6’x6’ loop has a smallest side of 6’, therefore your
detector can reliably see a vehicle at 3’ to 4’ above the loop
wires. A 6’ x 3’ loop has a smallest side of 3’, so your detector
will reliably see a vehicle up to 1½’ to 2’ above the loop wires.
Also remember, your loop will sense metal off to the sides,
although not from as far as directly above the loop. Do not
install the loop too closely to any moving metal. The detector
does not know the difference between a vehicle and a metal
door or gate. Keep your loop far enough away from any mov-
ing metal to avoid false detections, approximately 4’ at least.

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Troubleshooting
Q: The detector LED blinks, and it won’t detect
anything.
A: A blinking LED indicates there is a problem tuning the loop.
An open loop, shorted loop, bad connection to the harness,
loop wires twisted around the entire loop and not just the lead-
in, or not enough turns in the loop are possible causes.
Q: The detector won’t let the door or gate down, it just
reverses and goes back up
A: The loop has been installed too close to the door. A loop
detector does not know the difference between a vehicle and
a moving metal door or gate. If turning down the sensitivity
does not help, consult the factory or move the loop farther
away from the metal object, at least 4 feet away.
Q: The detector doesn’t detect trucks
A: The sensitivity is not high enough or the loop is too small to
detect the generally higher metal chassis of a truck. Adjust the
sensitivity or increase the size of the loop so that it can detect
the truck. A loop can typically detect any metal that is less
than 1/2 to 2/3 the distance of the smallest side of the loop.
Q: The detector is erratic
A: Detectors are generally very stable. If you see erratic be-
havior, check the loop for continuity and leakage to ground.
Check for constant supply voltage. Check to see that the
detector and operator are properly grounded. Check to see
that the wiring harness is securely attached.

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625X Specifications
Dimensions
3”H × 1½”W × 3½”L, excluding connector
(76 mm × 38 mm × 89 mm)
Supply Power
120VAC, 24VAC, 12VDC, or 24VDC
Preset on order and delivery
Temperature Range
-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
Outputs
Presence and Relay 2 are changeover relay contacts rated at
250VAC, 5A, 150W/600VA max.
Inductance Range
18 to 1800 microHenries automatically tuned
Frequency Range
10 to 97 kHz
Lightning and Transient Protection
Zener diode protection from over-voltage induced on loop and
feeder leads. Flash over-protection from loop to earth. Protec-
tion exceeds NEMA specification.

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Frequencies
One of three operating frequency ranges can be selected
using the front panel slide switch. The purpose of this is to
avoid crosstalk in multi-loop installations and to tune to loop
inductance ranges.
Reset
The Reset button must be pressed for three seconds to reset,
and automatically retune, the detector. If pressed for less than
three seconds, the device will indicate if any historical loop
faults have occurred since the last reset. (See next item.)
Loop Fault Indications
If the 625X detects a loop fault, for example an open loop, a
shorted loop, or a change in the loop’s inductance of more
than 25%, then the Presence LED will flash quickly (16 times
each second.) If the fault condition corrects itself, the Pres-
ence LED and detector will resume normal operation. If the
Reset button is pressed for less than 3 seconds, the detector
will flash at 16 Hz if one of these temporary faults was de-
tected at any time since the detector was last reset. When the
button is released, the detector will resume normal operation
after approximately three seconds.
Presence Time
60 minutes standard
Presence Time Options
8 minutes, 16 minutes, or permanent

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About the 625X
• Small size: 3”H × 1½”W × 3½”L (76 × 38 × 89 mm)
• Failsafe or Failsecure outputs
• Increased sensitivity
• Six selectable sensitivities
• Easy to use controls
• Second relay output mode is selectable
⎯ Pulse on Entry
⎯ Pulse on Exit
⎯ Second presence output
⎯ Loop fault output
• 120VAC or 24VAC input
• Automatic sensitivity boost
• Current and historical loop fault indicators
• Compatible with existing equipment
• Automatic tuning
• Consistent presence time