User Manual

PORTAL TI
Site Planning and Base Installation for Portal TI Units 6
Document #: PTL1008
1.4.2 Power Requirements
The Portal requires 120 VAC, 8 Amps service. In applications where barrier gates
are to be used, each gate requires 120 VAC, 5 Amps service. The Portal and Gate
must be powered from separate cir cuits.
Note:
Ensure the protective earth ground wires do not carry any motor return current. Only
the neutral wire should carry return current. Follow local electrical code when wiring
the Portal TI.
1.4.3 Site Wiring Requir ements
Wiring requirements will vary by site depending on the type of wash equipment and
the Portal configuration. The followin g table show s site wiring, which may be needed.
As wires are pulled through conduit, ensure there is at least 6 ft. of wire extending
from the end of the conduit stub.
Circuit Description Wire Qty Wire Requirements
Portal Power (1 15-120 VAC, 8 Amp s). 3 16 A WG minimum, bla ck/white/green
Gate Power (115 -120 VAC, 5 Amps). 3 16 A WG minimum, bla ck/white/green
Network co nnection (to ro uter) 1 Cat 5 communication s cable, 295 ft max lengt h
Wash Signaling (re quired if the Portal wil l be
connected to the wash controlle r)
Varies
Refer to wash equ ipment manufacturer’ s
instructi ons
Phone Line
(required for dial-up cre dit option)
1 2 Pair / 4 Conductor Tele phone Cable
Intercom
(Required to interface with site intercom)
4 22 AWG minimum
Camera
(Required for Porta l camera option)
1 Type RG 59/U coaxial cable
Gate Control – from gate controller to Portal
(Required if g ate controlle r is used)
4 18 AWG minimum
Gate Control - from gate controller to gate
(Required if g ate controlle r is used)
3 18 AWG minimum
Gate Control – from Portal t o Gate
(Required if gate i s used without gate controll er)
4 18 AWG minimum
RFID Option
(from RFID Antenna to Portal)
1 Cable is suppli ed with RFID kit