Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Sensys Networks VDS240 Wireless Vehicle Detection System
- Access Point Controller Card (APCC) Installation Guide
- Contents
- Introduction
- Overview
- Access Point Controller Card (APCC)
- Types of APCC Configurations
- APCC Package Contents
- SPP Package Contents
- Additional Parts and Equipment Required
- 1. Cabling – a minimum of one straight-through Ethernet cables are required.
- 2. Laptop PC and TrafficDOT software – if contact closure cards will be configured via TrafficDOT's GUI, a suitable host is required.
- 3. Contact closure card functions can be configured from the switches on the front panel eliminating the need for a laptop PC and TrafficDOT.
- APCC Installation Considerations
- SPP Installation Considerations
- APCC Installation Procedures
- SPP Installation Procedures
- Tools Required for SPP Installation
- Step-by-Step Procedures
- Installing the Mounting Plate on Poles
- Installing the Mounting Plate on Walls
- Installing the Mounting Plate on Beams
- Determining the Type of SPP Radio Bulkhead Connector
- Connecting the Cable to an SPP Radio with the Hex-head Connector
- Step-by-Step Procedures
- Figure 6.6. Remove the factory-installed cap
- Figure 6.7. Inspect the factory-installed gasket
- Figure 6.8. Replace damaged or used gaskets
- Figure 6.9. Thread cable through connector A
- Figure 6.10. Thread cable through connector B
- Figure 6.11. Ethernet cable bushing chart (not to scale)
- Figure 6.12. Fit bushing onto cable between connector A and connector B
- Proper Fit (little to no gap between edges of cut)
- Improper Fit (gap between edges of cut)
- Proper Fit (bushing fully seated into guides)
- Improper Fit (bushing poorly seated into guides)
- Proper Fit (recessed bushing, smooth face)
- Improper Fit (bushing not recessed, pinched edge, mushroomed face)
- Removing the Cable Connection
- Configuration
- Overview
- Configuring Channels With the Front-Panel Interface
- Starting TrafficDOT and Connecting to an APCC
- Configuring Channels with TrafficDOT
- Defining Sensor-to-Channel Mappings
- Exiting TrafficDOT
- X Mode LED Displays for Slot Numbers
- Circuit-board Dip Switch SW1 Settings
- Circuit-board Dip Switch SW2 Settings
- Pre-Installation Worksheets
- Contact Closure Card External Interfaces
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.
Lithium Thionyl Chloride Batteries
Sensys Networks uses Lithium Thionyl Chloride batteries in the following products:
Sensors (VSN240-F, VSN240-T, VSN240-S, VSN240-M, VSN240-F-2,
VSN240-T-2)
Repeaters (RP240-BH-2, RP240-BH-LL-2, FLEX-RP-B-2, FLEX-RP-B-LL-2)
Lithium batteries are widely used in electronic products because they
contain more
energy per unit -weight than conventional batteries. However, the same properties that
deliver high energy density also contribute to potential hazards if the batteries are
damaged. Improper use or handling of the batteries may result in leakage or release of
battery contents, explosion, or fire.
Following are the recommendations of the battery manufacturer for proper use and
handling of batteries in the Sensys Networks devices mentioned above:
DO NOT charge or attempt to recharge the batteries (they are NOT
rechargeable)
DO NOT crush or puncture batteries
DO NOT short-circuit the batteries
DO NOT force over-discharge of the batteries
DO NOT incinerate or expose batteries to excessive heating
DO NOT expose battery contents to water
DO dispose of batteries and devices containing batteries in accordance with
local regulations
N
OTE
:
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.
Additional safety information is available from the battery's manufacturer:
Sensor and repeater battery cell: http://www.ewtbattery.com/en/
DownView.asp?ID=9
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