Contents Introduc�on ................................4 Technical Data ................................5 Func�onal data..............................5 Electrical Data ..............................6 Environmental Data ............................6 Mechanical Data..............................6 Approvals ................................7 Opera�ng Procedure ..............................8 Hardware setup..............................8 DIP Switch Selec�ons ............................8 Front Panel Indicators ............................9 Opera�on..................................
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WARNING: 1. This unit must be grounded (earthed) ! WARNING: 2. Disconnect power before working on this unit! WARNING: 3. Installa�on and operation by service personnel only! WARNING: 4. No user serviceable parts inside. No internal settings. Warranty void if cover removed! WARNING: 5.
The unit provides diagnos�c informa�on by means of the Nortech DU100 and DU700 units. The PD17x provides visual outputs (LED’s) on the front of the enclosure to provide an indication of the state of the channel, as well as the detector itself.
2. Technical Data 2.1 Functional data Tuning Fully Automa�c with the op�on to enable Automa�c Frequency Selec�on (AFS) Self-tuning range 20 µH to 1500 µH Sensi�vity Four step adjustable on the DIP switches (High, Medium-High, Medium-Low, Low) Op�ons available are 0.01% ΔL/L, 0.02% ΔL/L, 0.05% ΔL/L and 0.10% ΔL/L ASB (Automatic Sensi�vity Boost) is selectable via the DIP switches Frequency With AFS switched on, the channel tunes automa�cally to one of five possible frequencies...
2.2 Electrical Data Power requirements 120V AC ± 10% (48 to 62Hz) (PD171) 230V AC ± 10% (48 to 62Hz) (PD172) Requirement: 1.5 VA Maximum @ 230 V 12-24V ± 10% DC/AC (48 to 62Hz) (PD174) Requirement: 1 VA Maximum @ 12 V Relay Contact Rating Relay contact ra�ng: 2A@30VDC, 0.5A@125VAC, 0.25A@250VAC For ambient temperatures above 60°C de-rate the relay...
The figure below shows the 11 pin connector on the rear of the PDx7x unit, as well as the DIN Rail clip for the DIN Rail housing version. The 11 pin connector plugs into a relay base that accommodates all of the wiring for the unit. A list of acceptable relay bases is given below.
3. Operating Procedure 3.1 Hardware setup The PD17x Series single channel parking detector is designed to be 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 connected to the 11 pin relay base at back of the housing.
3.2.7 Sensitivity (switch 4 and 3) The sensi�vity of the detector determines the change of inductance necessary to produce a detect. The PD17x provides a selectable range of four sensi�vity se�ngs. Sensitivity is defined as a change in the inductance, with the PD17x it ranges from 0.01% to 0.1%, with 0.01% being the highest sensi�vity selec�on.
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indica�ng to the user that a fault has occurred. The detector must be power cycled or reset via the pushbu�on in order to clear the historical fault informa�on. In the event of a vehicle passing over the inductive loop, causing a detect, the Green Channel LED will light up indica�ng the presence of a vehicle and remain on for the dura�on of the detect.
4. Operation The induc�ve loop vehicle detector senses the presence of a vehicle over an area defined by a loop of two or more turns of wire, laid under the road or pavement surface. This loop of wire is connected to the detector by a twisted pair of wires called a loop feeder.
4.3 Types of Outputs The PD17x has one relay set to output presence on detect and the other to output a pulse on detect or undetect. When a relay is configured as a presence output, it will produce a con�nuous output during the presence of a vehicle over the induc�ve loop.
OFF and Powerfail is turned on, as any drastic change in temperature could result in Powerfail starting up in the incorrect state. Nortech accepts no responsibility or liability in the event of incorrect behaviour caused by user interference.
Only use CE approved 11 pin relay bases such as Nortech Part No. CTR119090 or equivalent. As an alternative to the 11 pin relay base, Nortech has an 11 pin wiring harness, Nortech Part No. 302FT0041, which can only be used in SELV voltage (less than 60 or less than 42 V ) applications.
4. Running feeder cables in their own slots, separated by at least 300 mm. For addi�onal informa�on on Crosstalk refer to the sec�on “Crosstalk Preven�on” in the DU100 Diagnos�c Unit User Manual Nortech Document No. 895UM0001. For informa�on about resolving Crosstalk refer to the “Theory of Applica�on” sec�on in Diagnos�c Unit DU100 User Manual Document No.
It is good prac�ce at �me of installation to construct adjacent loops with alternate three and four turn windings. For addi�onal Informa�on on loop geometry refer to the following documents: “INDUCTIVE LOOP VEHICLE DETECTION” – Nortech Doc. No. MKT0001. “TRAFFIC DETECTION” – Nortech Doc. No. MKT0002.
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300 mm 300 mm +/- 2 m depending on road width Min Distance Apart - 2 m (Road width = 2 m) - 3 m (Road width = 4 m) Max Distance Apart – No Limit Figure 7. Adjacent loops connected to different detector modules 4 mm Figure 8.
6. Con�iguration WARNING: 1. The connector PIN assignments vary from model to model. Refer to the label on the side of the unit for connector PIN assignment. WARNING: 2. The wiring harness is only rated for SELV voltages (less than 60V DC or 42V AC).
6.3 PD174 Enhanced Detector - Order number 307FT0102 11-pin connector wiring for PD174 DETECTOR Order number 307FT0102 301FT0041 Wiring Harness 11 PIN Connector FUNCTION Wire COLOUR Pin No. Live Power supply 12-24V ± 10% DC/AC Black Neutral Grey N/O Pulse Contact Violet Common Pulse Contact Yellow...
6.5 PD172 Enhanced Detector DIN Rail - Order number 307FT0105 DIN Rail connector wiring for PD172 DETECTOR Order number 307FT0105 6 PIN Connector FUNCTION Pin No. Loop Twist this pair Loop Earth Power supply 230V AC ± 10% 50Hz Not Connected N/C Pulse Contact Common Pulse Contact N/O Pulse Contact...
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Common Presence Contact N/O Presence Contact 307UM0100_01 May 2016 PD17x User Manual Page 21 of 31...
7. Applications The PD17x Series single channel detectors can be used in a variety of applica�ons in the parking and door/gate environments. To arm card readers and ticket dispensers As a barrier/gate/door closing detector As a barrier/gate/door opening detector ( Free exit ) To generate pulses for vehicle coun�ng The features that make the PD17x Series detectors ideal for these purposes have been described in the preceding paragraphs.
8. Customer Fault Analysis 8.1 Fault Finding FAULT CAUSED BY REMEDY Red LED does not glow on power If the indicator is off then there is Check power feed to the unit. a fault on the power connection to the unit. A�er the ini�al tune period the Unit cannot tune to the loop due Check on-board diagnos�cs to...
8.2 Functional test To test a detector, connect it to an induc�ve loop with a total inductance in order of 300 microhenries. (This may be achieved in the workshop by winding (x) turns of wire on a non-metallic former of diameter (y)). X = 19 turns 0,25mm wire Y = 238mm (9.4 inches) Bring a small metal object approximately the size of a matchbox close to the loop coil.
APPENDIX A - FCC ADVISORY STATEMENT NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec�on against harmful interference in a residential installa�on. Opera�on is subject to the following two condi�ons: 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired...
APPENDIX B – INSTALLATION OUTDOORS Appendix B.1 IEC 60950-22:2005 – Outdoor cabinet If the PD17x Series Detector is to be installed outdoors it must be installed in a cabinet / housing that complies with the requirements of IEC 60950-22:2005 for a minimum of pollu�on degree 2. Appendix B.2 IEC 60950-22:2005 - Northern Europe To achieve outdoor opera�on down to -50 °C as required by IEC 60950-22:2005 for Northern Europe (Finland, Norway...
APPENDIX C – REQUEST FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT FORM For Technical support please fill in the form below and send it to your supplier. It is recommended that at installa�on you complete this form as a record of the Installa�on. If there is a problem later on you can iden�fy what has changed.
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What applica�on is this unit used in (short descrip�on)_______________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ POWER SUPPLY DETAILS: Nominal Voltage: _______ V Minimum Voltage: _______ V Maximum Voltage: ________ V AC or DC ? ______________ If AC then the Frequency _______ Hz LOOP DETAILS Channel 1 Size of loop: ____ m by ____ m Shape of loop: _____________________...
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Are there any power cables below these loops ____ If yes please give details: (Yes/No) ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Are there any other loops in the area ____ If so how many? ________ and (Yes/No) how close to these loops are they? ________ m FEEDER CABLE DETAILS Channel 1 Length of feeder cable ________ m...
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With the detector disconnected, measure the following:- Channel 1 AC voltage between the two wires of the feeder cable __________ V AC voltage between one of the feeder cable wires and earth __________ V DC resistance of Feeder plus Loop: _______ ohms Inductance of Feeder plus Loop: ________ µH Frequency of measurement? ______ KHz Loop and feeder resistance to earth...
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READINGS FROM DIAGNOSTICS Channel 1 Frequency _____________ kHz Frequency Min ____________ kHz Frequency max ____________ kHz Sensitivity Min: ___________ %' L/L Sensitivity Max: ___________ %' L/L Channel Status:____________________________ (Undetect, Detect, Open circuit, Short circuit or Indeterminate) Inductance Change for each vehicle type (Use the maximum sensitivity reading and reset the statis�cs between each reading) Vehicle Type Channel 1 Inductance Change...