Connecting hy-5a vehicle detectors -5, Hy-5a v – Controlled Products Systems Group SWINGSMART DC 20 User Manual
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Overview of the Smart DC Controller
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Smart DC Controller
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There are four vehicle detector inputs available on the Smart DC Controller as well as via the direct plug in
modules. The vehicle detector input functions are as follows:
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Free Exit Loop Detector - This opens a fully closed gate.
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Outside Obstruction Loop Detector (Out Obs Loop) - This is for the outside reversing loop
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Inside Obstruction Loop Detector (In Obs Loop) - This is for the inside reversing loop
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Center Loop Detector - This is also known as a Shadow Loop and is used for swing gates only to prevent a
gate from S.T.A.R.T.ing open or closed when a vehicle is in the path of the gate.
NOTE
Use of any combination of HY-5A detectors and box detectors is acceptable. On occasion, mul-
tiple obstruction detectors may be mandatory. For example, an area greater than 200 square feet
(61 square meters) of loop cannot be connected to any one detector because the sensitivity
becomes inadequate.
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ONNECTING
HY-5A V
EHICLE
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ETECTORS
Install the HY-5A Vehicle Detector modules, one at a time, according to the following procedure:
1. Turn off both AC and DC power switches.
2. Insert the locking end of the two white plastic standoffs into the mounting holes on the detector.
3. Plug the detector into the appropriate socket along the right edge of the Smart DC Controller board.
Be
careful to align the six detector pins into the socket correctly (the screws for tightening the terminals should
face toward the board), and then snap the standoffs into the holes in the control box.
4. Route the loop wires through the holes provided in the control box and connect the loop leads to the two
terminals on the HY-5A detector. Tighten the terminal screws securely.
5. To enable the detector, turn on power. The detector will immediately tune if it is connected to loops. Make
sure no cars or other metal objects are over the loops.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for each HY-5A detector.
7. If the detector module is unplugged after it is enabled, a communications alert (ALERT 10) will be
triggered; if the fault continues an error message, ERROR 3 “Detector Failed” is displayed.
NOTE
If there is any detector fault, the gate operator functions as if the detector is triggered.
Pressing the RESET button:
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Clears any errors
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Tunes the detectors on connected loops
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Un-installs any detectors that have been removed
8. The Smart DC Controller automatically governs frequency selection for all HY-5A detector modules. This
simplifies installation and guarantees that there is no cross-talk between multiple loops. The frequency can
also be manually selected; if this is required, refer to the