Installation manual

DRIVE-ALERT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS page 1 of 3
Q: How many Sensor/Transmitters can be used?
A: Three hard-cabled sensors or unlimited wireless sensors, however there is no way to discriminate which Sensor/Transmitter is
causing the alert to sound.
Q: How many sound devices can be used?
A: See the following list and quantities supported:
•DA-063 8” Bell QTY 2
•DA-052V Hard-Wired Remote Whistle QTY 10
•DA-068 Wireless Plug-InChime QTY Unlimited
•DA-070 Wireless Battery Chime QTY Unlimited
•DA-071 Wireless Light Switch QTY Unlimited
•DA-072 Wireless Lamp Module QTY Unlimited
•Miscellaneous Sounder QTY # That adds to 100mA(max) load
Q: Does the unit have the capability when it determines an alarm is to be sounded, to trigger another device.
A: Each unit DOES have this capability as the 3 contacts from the alarm relay are available for use at the Terminal Block (Terminals
6-8). In models that DO have an internal Whistle and corresponding switch these contacts normally switch +24 Volts but can
become Form C dry contacts when the Whistle Switch is in the OFF position. In those models that DO NOT have an internal
Whistle, and corresponding switch, these contacts will always be switching +24 Volts.
Q: Can a camera be activated by the Drive Alert.
A; Yes, by using the Form C dry contact mode or by buffering with an external relay in the non-dry contact mode.
Q: Can a gate be activated by the Drive Alert.
A: Yes, by using the Form C dry contact mode or by buffering with an external relay in the non-dry contact mode but safety care
should be taken for the event a person or vehicle in the gate’s path.
Q: Can vehicles be counted using the Drive Alert.
A: Yes, by using the Form C dry contact mode or by buffering with an external relay in the non-dry contact mode.
Q: Can the Drive Alert provide a contact closure for detection to open or lift an arm and then close it when the vehicle has cleared
the area.
A: No, it does not provide intelligence beyond the simple sensing that the magnetic eld has been disturbed. Once disturbed a
closure occurs for a user dened time up to 12 seconds at which time the gate or arm will then return to its home position. For these
types of functions external logic and timing is required.
Q: Can the Drive Alert sense which way the vehicle is traveling?
A: No, it does not include this capability and would require either external methods or the use of two systems and most likely
external logic to sequence the two systems for this determination.
Q: How can I determine if something NOT a magnetic metal is moving?
A: Within the range of the sensor, attach a magnet or a metal that has magnetic characteristics such as steel. Now whenever it
moves the sensor senses it, transmits to the Receiver/Control Panel and the alarm is set off.
Q: Does the Drive Alert sense people?
A: No, it does not sense people or animals, only changes that result in a magnetic eld disturbance. So, if sensing of people or
animals is needed to use the Drive Alert, then a magnet or signicant magnetic metal must be in existence with that which is trying
to be sensed.
Q: My unit sounds an alert immediately when plugging in then stops after about a couple minutes or so. Why?
A: During the initialization of both the Sensor/Transmitter and the Receiver/Control Panel, a test tone is provided to allow
recognition by the user that power has been received. In the case of the Sensor/Transmitter it is transmitting and in the case of the
Receiver/Control Panel it is recognizing test alarm conditions and can sound the alarm.
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