Sensys Networks FlexControl VDS240 Installation Manual
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- Page 1 FlexControl Sensys Networks VDS240 Wireless Vehicle Detection System FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module Installation Guide P/N 152-240-030-005, Rev G February 2020...
- Page 2 Improper use or tampering with the device is prohibited and may not ensure compliance with FCC exposure guidelines. Warnings No Safety Switching Sensys Networks does not allow its equipment to be used for safety applications such as controlling a mechanical gate or switching a train to avoid a collision.
- Page 3 local regulations Sensys Networks wireless sensors contain no serviceable parts and should never be disassembled. Installation and removal of sensors from pavement should only be done by trained personnel and care should be taken to insure that the sensor casing is not punctured or crushed.
- Page 4 Sensys Networks Technical Publications For additional information regarding Sensys Networks products and applications, design guides, configuration guides, and best practices, refer to the Sensys Networks http://sensysnetworks.com/ technical documents library available at resources?tech_docs. Contact Information Sensys Networks, Inc. 1608 Fourth Street, Suite 200...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Appendix A: Circuit-board Dip Switch SW1 Settings ..........17 Settings for Shelf Number ......................17 Settings for TS1 and TS2 Controllers ...................18 Appendix B: Circuit-board Dip Switch SW2 Settings ..........19 Sensys Networks, Inc. FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module Installation Guide... - Page 6 Settings for Slot Number ......................19 Appendix C: Pre-Installation Worksheets ..............21 Appendix D: FlexControl Card (APCC) External Interfaces ........23 Backplane Edge Connections ....................24 EX Port RJ45 Connector Pin Assignments .................26 Sensys Networks, Inc. FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module Installation Guide...
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction
FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module in conjunction with the Sensys Networks VDS240 wireless vehicle detection system. This document is intended to be used by Sensys Networks customers, consultants, partners, dealers, and those who are interested in the application of wireless communication technology to the challenges of traffic detection, management, and control. -
Page 8: Chapter 2: Overview
CalTrans Type 170, Type 2070 ATC and NEMA TS-1, and TS-2 controllers. The Sensys Networks FlexControl, is a third generation controller card that maintains low power consumption, supports multiple radios, and allows for additional communication and processing power. -
Page 9: Contact Closure Expansion Card
Types of FlexControl Configurations The FlexControl Card (APCC) single-slot configuration consists of dual FlexControl Card (APCC) radio ports, Sensys Networks Expansion (EX) port, and contact closure interface via backplane to a traffic controller. It also has dual USB 2.0 full speed host ports and 10/100Base-T network access. -
Page 10: Flexcontrol And Serial Port Protocol (Spp) Digital Radio
FlexControl and Serial Port Protocol (SPP) Digital Radio The FlexControl, along with the Radio (SPP), maintains two-way wireless links to an installation’s sensors and repeaters, establishes overall time synchronization, and transmits configuration commands and message acknowledgments. FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module Sensys Networks, Inc. Installation Guide... -
Page 11: Isolator And Flexisolator
Information sheet The Sensys Networks FlexControl Card (APCC) is shipped with a factory default configuration suitable for bench-testing the device and typically requires further configuration to meet the needs of specific applications. Hardware serial numbers are found on the information sheet. -
Page 12: Flexcontrol Module Package Contents
Information sheet The Sensys Networks FlexControl Module is shipped with a factory default configuration suitable for bench-testing the device and typically requires further configuration to meet the needs of specific applications. Hardware serial numbers are found on the information sheet. -
Page 13: Additional Parts And Equipment Required
TrafficDOT, the system management software tool from Sensys Networks. The FlexControl is available with a range of options. Verify that the FlexControl you are using with the contact closure card(s) is appropriate for that use. FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module Sensys Networks, Inc. Installation Guide... -
Page 14: Chapter 3: Flexcontrol Installation Considerations For Contact Closure Interfaces
SPP and passes command and configuration data to/from the FlexControl. . Determine the location of the Radio (SPP) relative to the cabinet that will hold the FlexControl. The Cat5 cable that connects to the Radio (SPP) to the FlexControl, FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module Sensys Networks, Inc. Installation Guide... -
Page 15: Wireless Sensors
Default values are shown in bold. Configuration Example Options Element Data 1. Card identifier (Defined by the traffic controller or installer) 2. Channel 1, 2, 3, 4 3. Channel State Enabled | Disabled Enabled FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module Sensys Networks, Inc. Installation Guide... -
Page 16: Determining Slots And Contact Closures
Shelf and slot information from the controller are used to create an identifier, known as the Card ID, that uniquely defines a FlexControl Card (APCC) in the network. The FlexControl Card (APCC) includes four contact closure channels. For FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module 10 Sensys Networks, Inc. Installation Guide... -
Page 17: Mapping Wireless Sensors To Contact Closures
06C3 East bound, lane 2 3-05 14C7 Advance C.3 3-06 0404 Stop bar A1 3-15 05D7 West bound, lane 1 Table 2. Sensor-to-channel mapping worksheet with sample data FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module 11 Sensys Networks, Inc. Installation Guide... - Page 18 3. Values for Channel Extension and Location are optional. FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module 12 Sensys Networks, Inc. Installation Guide...
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Page 19: Chapter 4: Flexcontrol Installation Procedures For Contact Closure Interfaces
In the latter case, the installer assigns the Card ID ensuring that it is unique to the network. Follow the procedures in this section for each FlexControl Card (APCC) to be installed. FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module 13 Sensys Networks, Inc. Installation Guide... -
Page 20: Factory Default Card Id
Set circuit-board dip switch SW1 to the shelf number using the two left-most switches. Refer to for a figure that Appendix A: Circuit-board Dip Switch SW1 Settings illustrates how to set switch SW1 to values between 0 and 3. FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module 14 Sensys Networks, Inc. Installation Guide... -
Page 21: Determining The Controller Type And Setting It Via Circuit-Board Dip Switch Sw1
4. To connect a laptop PC to the system, connect a straight-through CAT5 (or better) cable, terminated with RJ45 connectors from the laptop to the port labeled “ETHERNET” on the FlexControl. FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module 15 Sensys Networks, Inc. Installation Guide... -
Page 22: Cabling Summary For Flexcontrol Card (Apcc)
The cabling to connect a FlexControl Card (APCC), Radio (SPP), and laptop is shown in the following figure. Figure 4.3. Cabling a FlexControl Module to a PC or laptop FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module 16 Sensys Networks, Inc. Installation Guide... -
Page 23: Appendix A: Circuit-Board Dip Switch Sw1 Settings
The small, slide switches are referred to by number [1-4] starting with the left-most switch. Switches three and four of SW1 are not used in setting the shelf number. FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module 17 Sensys Networks, Inc. Installation Guide... -
Page 24: Settings For Ts1 And Ts2 Controllers
Type 170 and TS1 controllers are set the same way. Figure B.2. SW1 settings for TS controller types (switch 3 only) Slide switches one, two, and four are not used in setting the controller type. 18 FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module Installation Guide Sensys Networks, Inc. -
Page 25: Appendix B: Circuit-Board Dip Switch Sw2 Settings
Card ID. The switch combinations and the slot number values they represent are shown in the following figure. (Slot number values appear beneath the switches.) FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module 19 Sensys Networks, Inc. Installation Guide... - Page 26 Appendix B Figure C.1. SW2 settings for slot number 20 FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module Installation Guide Sensys Networks, Inc.
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Page 27: Appendix C: Pre-Installation Worksheets
5. Channel Holdover Setting 0 -.75 seconds in .05 second incre- ments 6. Channel Status LED-only | LED and Tone Communications Other Information (Optional) APCC identifier (from APCC) FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module 21 Sensys Networks, Inc. Installation Guide... - Page 28 Table 4. (Continued from prior page) Channel configuration worksheet Channel Sensor Channel Location / Lane / Card ID (1 - 4) Extension (opt.) Description (opt.) Table 5. Sensor-to-channel mapping worksheet 22 FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module Installation Guide Sensys Networks, Inc.
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Page 29: Appendix D: Flexcontrol Card (Apcc) External Interfaces
Appendix D FlexControl Card (APCC) External Interfaces This appendix shows the connector pin assignments for the external interfaces of the FlexControl Card (APCC). FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module 23 Sensys Networks, Inc. Installation Guide... -
Page 30: Backplane Edge Connections
Channel 2 status Not connected Not connected Not connected Channel 4 status Reset input Reset input Not connected Not connected Not connected Not connected Channel 1 collector Channel 1 collector 24 FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module Installation Guide Sensys Networks, Inc. - Page 31 Channel 4 collector Channel 4 emitter Channel 4 emitter Table 1.(Continued from prior page) Backplane edge connections Notes 1. Pins G, I, O, and Q are not implemented. FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module 25 Sensys Networks, Inc. Installation Guide...
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Page 32: Ex Port Rj45 Connector Pin Assignments
Daisy Chain RS485 Downlink - Daisy Chain RS485 Uplink + Not connected Not connected Daisy Chain RS485 Uplink + Not connected Not connected Table 2. EX Port RJ45 connector pin assignments 26 FlexControl Card (APCC) and FlexControl Module Installation Guide Sensys Networks, Inc.
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