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PORTAL®TI+ INSTALLATION MANUAL
Revision D
This manual provides comprehensive installation procedures for the Portal TI+. It includes
the process of site planning, site preparation, the mechanical installation of the Portal TI+ and
the electrical wiring of the unit.
If further assistance is needed, please contact the distributor from which the Portal TI+ was
purchased.
When calling for assistance, you must have the following information available:
Portal TI+ Serial Number:
Distributor Name:
Proprietary Information and Materials of Unitec Inc. Such proprietary information and
materials may not be disclosed to third parties without the prior written consent of Unitec
Inc.
D E C L A R A T I O N O F C O M P L I A N C E
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
C O P Y R I G H T
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Incorporated.
T R A D E M A R K S
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trademarks of Unitec, Incorporated.
All other products, services, and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
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Table of Contents
1Site Planning and Preparation ......................................................................................................1
1.1 General..................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Mounting Options...................................................................................................................1
1.3 Positioning the Portal.............................................................................................................1
1.3.1 In-Bay Applications ......................................................................................................................1
1.3.2 Express Wash Applications..........................................................................................................2
1.4 Electrical Preparation.............................................................................................................4
1.4.1 Conduit Installation.......................................................................................................................4
1.4.2 Power Requirements....................................................................................................................6
1.4.3 Site Wiring Requirements ............................................................................................................6
2Mechanical Installation ..................................................................................................................7
2.1 Hardware Required................................................................................................................7
2.2 Recommended Tools.............................................................................................................7
2.2.1 Mechanical Installation Tools.......................................................................................................7
2.3 Base Installation ....................................................................................................................8
2.4 Brick-In Installation ................................................................................................................9
2.4.1 Brick-in Mounting Options............................................................................................................9
2.4.2 Positioning the Portal.................................................................................................................10
2.4.3 Brick-in Guidelines.....................................................................................................................13
3Electrical Installation....................................................................................................................17
3.1 Hardware Required..............................................................................................................17
3.2 Recommended Tools...........................................................................................................17
3.3 General................................................................................................................................17
3.4 Connecting Power ...............................................................................................................18
3.5 Network Connection ............................................................................................................20
3.6 Telephone Cable .................................................................................................................21
3.7 Wash Control Wiring............................................................................................................22
3.7.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................22
3.7.2 Wiring the Wash Relay Interface................................................................................................23
3.7.3 Wiring the Wash-In-Use Interface..............................................................................................25
3.8 Intercom Systems................................................................................................................27
3.8.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................27
3.8.2 Intercom Connections................................................................................................................27
3.8.3 Intercom Adjustments ................................................................................................................27
3.8.4 Connection Overview.................................................................................................................28

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3.9 Camera Connection.............................................................................................................30
3.10 Gate Wiring.......................................................................................................................30
3.11 Connecting the Reach Free ID Option..............................................................................30
4System Test...................................................................................................................................31
Appendix A. Dimensional Schematic of the Portal TI+................................................................33
Appendix B. IPTran Installation......................................................................................................35
Appendix C. Portal Networking......................................................................................................38
Appendix D. Installing a Print Server ............................................................................................44
Appendix F. Installation of the External POS ..............................................................................46
Index of Figures
Figure 1. Portal Installation at the Wash Entrance................................................................2
Figure 2. Frame Location for Curb Mount.............................................................................2
Figure 3. Express Exterior Island.........................................................................................3
Figure 4. Conduit Runs........................................................................................................4
Figure 5. Portal Base Dimensions........................................................................................5
Figure 6. Base Installed in Concrete Pad.............................................................................8
Figure 7. Bricked-In Mounting Options...............................................................................10
Figure 8. Positioning the Adaptor Plate..............................................................................11
Figure 9. Door Positioning Options.....................................................................................12
Figure 10. Portal Mounting for Bricked-In Installation........................................................13
Figure 11. Portal Brick-In with Adaptor Plate.....................................................................14
Figure 12. Portal Brick-In with Adaptor Plate on Base Frame............................................15
Figure 13. Portal Interior ...................................................................................................18
Figure 14. Inside the AC Connector..................................................................................19
Figure 15. Line - Neutral - Ground Connections................................................................19
Figure 16. Network Port Location......................................................................................20
Figure 17. 2-Port Telephone Line Splitter..........................................................................21
Figure 18. Telephone Line Connection (for Data Modem)..................................................22
Figure 19. Wash I/O Board Connectors.............................................................................24
Figure 20. 10-Pin Phoenix Connector ...............................................................................24
Figure 21. 6-Pin Phoenix Connector .................................................................................26
Figure 22. Intercom Component Locations on the Display IO Board .................................28
Figure 23. Four-Wire Intercom Configuration ....................................................................29
Figure 24. Three-Wire Intercom Configuration ...................................................................29
Figure 25. Two-Wire Intercom Configuration......................................................................29
Figure 26. BNC Male Plug for Camera Connection............................................................30

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1Site Planning and Preparation
1.1 General
This chapter provides guidelines for planning the Portal installation and preparing the site.
Site preparation includes:
Determining how and where the Portal will be mounted
Installing conduit runs and required wiring
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Note:
These instructions serveas general guidelines only. If your wash manufacturer’s
installation requirements differ from these guidelines, always meet the wash
manufacturer’s requirements first.
Requirements specified in local electrical and building codes must be followed and
shall take precedence over the guidelines provided within this document.
1.2 Mounting Options
Unitec offers a mounting base for the Portal and a “brick-in” kit. The base is available in (2)
heights, 35 in. for a standard (grade) mount and 29 in. for curb mounting. The base consists
of a tubular steel frame with a plastic cover. The frame is designed to be embedded in a
concrete pad and as such should be installed when concrete is poured at the site. In cases
where the concrete is already in place, it’s recommended that holes be drilled into the
concrete to secure the legs of the base frame. Refer to section 2.3 for base installation
instructions.
The brick-in option includes an adaptor plate that’s designed to provide the proper air
circulation required for the heat exchanger air intake and exhaust. The adaptor plate can be
attached directly to the brick structure or to the top of a curb height base frame. Refer to
section 2.4 for instructions on use of the brick-in adapter plate.
1.3 Positioning the Portal
1.3.1 In-Bay Applications
For in-bay automatics and other applications where the Portal is installed at the wash
entrance, it should be placed 10’-14’ from the wash to ensure the proper timing and flow of
customers. In applications where the Portal is installed adjacent to a conveyor, it should be
located 18“ from the centerline of the conveyor track. To achieve this dimension, the Portal
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Figure 1. Portal Installation at the Wash Entrance
For curb mount applications, the front surface of the Portal should be even with the edge of
the curb. To achieve this dimension, the base frame should be installed so its leading edge is
8 in. from the edge of the curb as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Frame Location for Curb Mount
1.3.2 Express Wash Applications
Express Exterior sites should be designed to provide 9 ft. wide traffic lanes at the Portals.The
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Portal and an underground vehicle detection loop is required under the gate arm. In some
cases, it may be desirable to install a 2nd loop between the gate and tunnel entrance (referred
to as the merge loop) to properly manage the vehicle queue.
If the Unitec ReachFree ID (RFID) option is included, the RF Antenna should be located
adjacent to the Portal. Figure 3 provides guidelines for the design of an Express lane with
the Portal, gate and RFID(antenna) option. Refer to the installation instructions provided with
the gate and RFIDoption for guidance in installing these devices.
Figure 3. Express Exterior Island

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1.4 Electrical Preparation
1.4.1 Conduit Installation
A typical installation will require 3 conduit runs for, power, data and wash control lines. DO
NOT run data wires in the AC Power or Wash Control conduits. Additional conduit runs may
be needed when a gate or the Portal RFID option are to be used. Conduit size should be at
least ¾ in, a larger conduit may be required depending on the quantity and gauge of wires to
be installed. Refer to local and national electrical codes to select the proper conduit type and
size. Figure 4 provides guidelines for conduit planning.
Figure 4. Conduit Runs
To ensure the conduit sections will be located within the Portal base and not interfere with the
base frame, they should be routed so the stubs can be contained within the 4 inch square
areas shown in the Figure 5.

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Figure 5. Portal Base Dimensions
The Portal base frame is a welded tubular structure that has the same plate on the top and
bottom. Its designed so that wires and/or conduit can be routed into the Portal through the
round conduit holes on the top. However, it will be far easier to bring the conduit stubs into
the frame through the large rectangular cut outs on the bottom plate. You can then attach
flex conduit between the stubs and conduit holes on the top panel or just run the wires from
the stubs up through these holes.

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1.4.2 Power Requirements
The Portal requires 120 VAC, 8 Amps service. In applications where barrier gates are to be
used, each gate requires 120 VAC, 5 Amps service. The Portal and Gate must be powered
from separate circuits.
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Note:
Ensure the protective earth ground wires do not carry any motor return current. Only
the neutral wire should carry return current. Follow local electrical code when wiring
the Portal TI+.
1.4.3 Site Wiring Requirements
Wiring requirements will varyby site depending on the type of wash equipment andthe Portal
configuration. The following table shows site wiring, which may be needed. As wires are
pulled through conduit, ensure there is at least 6 ft. of wire extending from the end of the
conduit stub.
Circuit Description
Wire Qty
Wire Requirements
Portal Power (115-120 VAC, 8 Amps).
3
16 AWG minimum, black/white/green
Gate Power (115-120 VAC, 5 Amps).
3
16 AWG minimum, black/white/green
Network connection (to router)
1
Cat 5 communications cable, 295 ft max length
Wash Signaling (required if the Portal will be
connected to the wash controller)
Varies
Refer to wash equipment manufacturer’s
instructions
Phone Line
(required for dial-up credit option)
1
2 Pair / 4 Conductor Telephone Cable
Intercom
(Required to interface with site intercom)
4
22 AWG minimum
Camera
(Required for Portal camera option)
1
Type RG59/U coaxial cable
Gate Control –from gate controller to Portal
(Required if gate controller is used)
4
18 AWG minimum
Gate Control - from gate controller to gate
(Required if gate controller is used)
3
18 AWG minimum
Gate Control –from Portal to Gate
(Required if gate is used without gate controller)
4
18 AWG minimum
RFID Option
(from RFID Antenna to Portal)
1
Cable is supplied withRFID kit

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2Mechanical Installation
2.1 Hardware Required
Prior to beginning the installation, take the time to verify that all the following required parts
are present and accounted for.
Items supplied with the Portal:
Allen Wrench For Door
Key set for door
Key set for vault door
IEC-320-C14 Female AC Power Connector
Items supplied with the Base:
(3) ½: Hex Nuts
(3) ½” Flat Washers
(3) ½” Lock Washers
Items supplied with the Brick-in Option:
Adapter Plate
(4) J-Bolts and nuts (for securing the adapter plate)
(3) ½:” x 1” Hex Bolts
(3) ½” Flat Washers
(3) ½” Lock Washers
2.2 Recommended Tools
2.2.1 Mechanical Installation Tools
The following tools are recommended for the typical mechanical installation of this Portal TI+
unit and base:
¾” deep well socket and socket wrench
Open end 9/16” wrench
Small, thin blade, flat-tip screwdriver
Hammer
Dual-plane Level
50’ foot tape measure

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The following items are required only when installing the Portal TI+ into an existing concrete
slab:
Hammer drill
2.5” Concrete hammer drill bit
2.3 Base Installation
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Note:
Pull all wires through conduits before mounting the base. See Electrical Planning for
wiring requirements.
When installing the Portal TI+ frame, it is recommended that the concrete pad be undercut,
as illustrated in the figure below. This type of installation provides greater security. The
undercut pad size should have the following dimensions:
Pad Dimension Requirements
Minimum
Recommended
Surface Width
18”
48”
Undercut Depth
8”
24”
Figure 6. Base Installed in Concrete Pad
To ensure the base is installed at the proper height, the lower cross braces should be flush
with the concrete surface (the braces are located 6 in. from the bottom of the frame). Ensure
the base frame is level and place the plastic base cover over the frame after the concrete has
set.

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When installing the frame in pre-existing concrete, set the frame in the desired location and
mark the location of each leg of the frame. Drill 2 ½ in. diameter by 8 in. deep (minimum)
holes in the concrete for the frame legs. Fill the holes with concrete anchoring cement (such
as Quickrete #1245-20) and insert the base legs. Ensure the frame is level and place the
plastic base cover over the frame after the anchoring cement has set.
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Note:
For added security, the base can be filled with concrete. Before doing so however, the
electrical conduits should be extended to the top of the frame. A rope (or similar
material) should be tied around the plastic cover to prevent it from expanding as
concrete is poured.
Before setting the Portal in place, ensure the field-installed wires are routed to a point where
they can be accessed and pulled through the wiring holes on the bottom of the Portal.
Carefully set the Portal on top of the base so the (3) studs of the base pass through the
mounting holes on the bottom of the Portal. Secure the Portal to the studs with the flat
washer, lock washer and hex nut (in that order) supplied with the base. Pull the wires up
through the cable entrance ports on the bottom of the Portal enclosure.
2.4 Brick-In Installation
2.4.1 Brick-in Mounting Options
There are (2) options for bricked-in mounting:
Build the brick enclosure, fill it with concrete, sink the Adaptor Plate with Mounting
Bolts into the wet concrete, let the concrete cure, mount the Portal TI+ unit, and
then finish bricking in the unit.
Install the Curb-Height Steel Frame, attach the Adaptor Plate, build the brick
enclosure around the frame, mount the Portal TI+ unit, and finish bricking in the
unit. For added security, you can fill the brick enclosure with concrete prior to
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Figure 7. Bricked-In Mounting Options
2.4.2 Positioning the Portal
The adapter plate should be located so its front edge is recessed 4.50” from the front face of
the brick structure (as shown in Figure 8). The adapter plate has (2) sets of mounting holes.
One set is used to install the Portal so its front door will be flush with the brick. The other set
is used to recess the door within the brick. These (2) mounting options and hole patterns are
illustrated in Figure 9 and Figure 10..
Electrical conduits should be extended to the adapter plate and positioned so wiring can be
routed through the rectangular opening in the plate.

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Figure 8. Positioning the Adaptor Plate

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Figure 9. Door Positioning Options

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Figure 10. Portal Mounting for Bricked-In Installation
2.4.3 Brick-in Guidelines
2 . 4 . 3 . 1 U s i n g t h e A d a p t e r P l a t e
The recommended procedure when mounting the Adaptor Plate directly to the brick structure is
as follows:
1. Build the brick enclosure up to 36” high (8 rows of bricks) from the pavement.
2. Fill the enclosure with concrete.
3. Sink the Adaptor Plate with Mounting Bolts into the wet concrete. Position the Adaptor
Plate 4 ½” back from the front edge of the brick. Level the Adaptor Plate while the
concrete is still wet.
4. After the concrete has cured, secure the Portal TI+ to the Adaptor Plate with the (3) flat
washers, lock washers and bolts supplied with the brick kit. Pull the wires up through the
cable entrance ports on the bottom of the Portal enclosure and finish the brick structure.

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Figure 11. Portal Brick-In with Adaptor Plate
2 . 4 . 3 . 2 U s i n g t h e C u r b H e i g h t F r a m e
Follow the base installation instructions in section 2.3 to set the base frame in the concrete.
The adapter plate attaches to the (3) studs on top of the frame with ½” nuts and washers.
Position the frame so the front of the adapter plate will be recessed 4.5” from the front face of
the brick (as shown in Figure 12).

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Figure 12. Portal Brick-In with Adaptor Plate on Base Frame

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