Preparation Before Operation; Concept Of Detection Range - Optex Virtual Loop Installation Instructions Manual

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Preparation before operation

6-1
Applications
• Select the application that matches how the sensor is to be used. Do not use the product for purposes
other than the selectable applications. Some models are not suitable for some applications.
Barrier - Activation
Barrier - Protection
Slide gate - Activation
Slide gate - Protection
Swing gate - Activation
Swing gate - Protection : For vehicle protection
Swing gate - Shadow
Car warning
6-2

Concept of detection range

• Be sure to set the installation angle and detection range according to the installation conditions.
• The installation angle and corresponding layout for each application are shown below.
Recommended setting
Detection range = Road width - 1.5m (5' )
Application
Bar gate - Activation
Bar gate - Protection
Slide gate - Activation
Slide gate - Protection
Swing gate - Activation
Swing gate - Protection
Swing gate - Shadow
Traffic control
Detection range when installing at 45 ° and 30°
NOTE
When installing at 45 degrees, set the detection range by referring to the table below.
Installing at 45°
Road Width
2.5m (8.2ft.)
3.0m (9.8ft.)
3.5m (11.5ft.)
4.0m (13.1ft.)
4.5m (14.8ft.)
5.0m (16.4ft.)
5.5m (18ft.)
6.0m (19.7ft.)
6.5m (21.3ft.)
7.0m (23ft.)
• After configuring the settings, check the performance with an actual vehicle (refer to P.19, 20).
: Opening a barrier / actvating a gate system
: For vehicle protection
: Opening a slide gate / actvating a gate system
: For vehicle protection
: Opening a swing gate / actvating a gate system
: Preventing a swing gate from closing
*This appication is called as Shadow loop or Center loop.
: Notifing vehicle approach for pedestrian and detecting approaching vehicle only.
Angle
90° 45°
90° 45°
90° 45°
90° 45°
90° 45°
90° 45°
90° 45°
30°
Detection range setting
2.5m (8.2ft.) or less
3.0m (9.8ft.) or less
4.0m (13.1ft.) or less
4.5m (14.8ft.) or less
5.5m (18ft.) or less
6.0m (19.7ft.) or less
7.0m (23ft.) or less
7.5m (24.6ft.) or less
8.0m (26.2ft.) or less
Install as 90°
45°
Installing at 30°
Road Width
2.5m (8.2ft.)
3.0m (9.8ft.)
3.5m (11.5ft.)
4.0m (13.1ft.)
4.5m (14.8ft.)
5.0m (16.4ft.)
5.5m (18ft.)
6.0m (19.7ft.)
6.5m (21.3ft.)
7.0m (23ft.)
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90°
Detection range setting
4.0m (13.1ft.) or less
5.0m (16.4ft.) or less
6.0m (19.7ft.) or less
7.0m (23ft.) or less
8.0m (26.2ft.) or less
Install as 90°