GVD201Vehicle Detector Operation Manual

GVD201 is a singl channel microprocessor based detector designed specifically for parking
and vehicle access control application.
GVD201 has been designed using the most up-to-date technology in order to meet the
requirements of vehicle detection.

Vehicle Detection of basic principle

When the vehicle traveling on the road through the loop,the loop inductance will be changed,
GVD201 detecting the vehicle by the changes of detection loop inductance.

Features
The working frequency setting,sensitivity setting and mode setting can be finished by the switches
on dector board.
The Detector have the self-diagnosis function and automatic tunning function.the detector provides
LED visuel output for power.detecting and fault.Red LED light ,indicates power is on,Green LED
light indicates one vehicle is crodding the loop, or the detecting loop is in fault.
There are two output modes : Relay NO/NC,and relay pulse.
TECHNICAL DATA
Electric Data
Power Requirements

220V AC 15%(48to60Hz)

Functional Data
Tuning

Fully automatic

Self-timing range

20uH to 1500uH

Frequency

Two step switch selectable

Frequency dependent on loop size

Sensitivity

Eight step switch selectable

Automatic sensitivity boot

Switch selectable

Presence Relay
Presence time

Switch selectable: Limited presence

Permanent presence

Functional mode conversion

Pulse relay

Switch 5 :

Switch 7 :

Pulse time
Pulse exit

300ms

Pulse entry

100ms

Response time

ON Output mode1(Prsece relay

output andFauls relay output)
OFF Output mode2(Presence relay
output and Pulse relay output)
ON pulse exit
OFF pulse entry

200ms

Visual indication

power : LED-Red
LED-Green

Detects Outputs

relays rated 5A/AC 230V

pulse rated5A/AC230V

Reset

Push button on PCB

Environmental compensation

Automation driftic drife compensation

Surg protection

Loop isolation transformer,gas discharge tubes,

and zener diode clamping on loop input
Presence relay

Fault Relay

Enviromental Data
Storage Temperature

40

to+85

Operating Temperature

40

to +70

Humidity

Up to 95% relative humidity without condensation

MECHANICAL DATA
ABS blend,Shelf or Din rail mounting 11-pin Submagnal
78mm(D)

.0

45mm(w)

45

78mm(H)

OPERATING PROCEDURES
Hardware set-up
The GVD 201 single channel vehicledetector is desingned to be shelf or DIN rail mounted,with the
comtrols ang visual indicators at the front,and wiring at the rear of the enclosure.
The power,loop and relay outputs are all connected to single 11-pin plug which is mounted at the
rear of the enclosure.

Switch Setting Selections

POWER
DETEC
PRES

PRES A
ASB
OUTPUT
SENS
FREQ
Mode
Reset

Reset Switch
The detector automatically tunes to the inductive loop connected to it when the power is applied,
whether on initial installation or after any break in power supply .shouly it be necessary to retune the
detector,as may be required after changing any of the switches or after moving the detector from one
installation to another,momentary operation of the RESET switch will inite the automatic tuning
cycle.

Frequency Switch
The frequency switches are the lower one switch,numbered 1.there are two frequency selections and
are set out as follows:
(OFF,ON)
Sw1
Frequency
Off
High
On
low
The frequency switch allow the operating frequency of the loop to be shifted higher or lower
depending on the switch position .the frequency of the loop is determinde by ensuring that the loops
of the two detectors are spaced sufficiently apart(approximately 2 metres beteen adiacent edges)and
also ensuring that the detectors are set to different frequencies.As a general rule the detector
connected to the inductive loop with the greatest inductance should be set to operate at the lowest
frequency.Loop Inductance increases as loop size,number of turns in the loop and feeder length
increases.
The frequency of the switch simply canses a frequency shift on the loop.

Sensitivity
The sensitivity of the detector allows the detector to be selective as to the change of inductance
necessary to produce adetect.There eightsensitivity selection and are set as follows:
SW2
Off
Off
Off
Off
On
On
On
On

SW3
Off
Off
On
On
Off
Off
On
On

Sensitivity
Hight

Sw4
Off
On
Off
Off
Off
On
Off
On

Low

Functional mode conversion

This mode is selected by switch no.5 on the front of the enclosure and is as fllows:
SW5
On
Off

(OFF,ON)
Output1 ( Prsece relay output and Fauls relay output)
Output2 ( Prsece relay output and Pauls relay output )

Automatic Sensitivity Boost

Automatic sensitivity boost is a mode which alters the undetect level of the detector.This mode
is selected by switch no.6 on the front of the enclosure and is as fllows:
SW 6(OFF.ON)
Off
Disabled
On
Enabled
Automatic sensitivity boost causes the sensitivity level to be boosted to a maximum detection of a
vechicle,irrespective of current sensitivity level and maintainde at this level during the entire
presence of the vehicle over the loop.When the vehicle leaves the loop and the detection is lost,the
senditivity level reverts to the pre-selected level.

Presense Relay
In permanent presence mode the detector will comtinuoudly compensate for all environmental
changes whilst there is a vehicle present over the loop,The relay mode is set with switch No7 and
configured as follows:
SW7 (OFF,ON)
Off Limited presence
On
Permanent presence

Pulse Relay/Faulse Relay

This is selected with switch No.7
SW5: ON Output1
OFF Output2 Sw8 ON
OFF

warningoutput
Pulse on detect
Pulse on undetect

Front Panel Indicator

When the detector work, the channel LED will be indicate detector mode status.
1.When the detector is powered or reset,LED(Green)will flash,This is used to indicate the sensitivity
grade.The number of flashing eauirelent to sensitiviy grade.After aboat asecond,LED(Green) will
flash again,indicating detector work frequency (flash times 10kHz).Then LED (Green) will wink
and detector go into the detect status,if the detector is in normal.
2.All output LED will light, when the detector working in the presence or pulse mode.After, the system
finish tunning,output LED will wink.If the loop is in faule. LED will flash fo warning.r
Indicator Light(LED)

Mode

Work Status

Flashing with high frequency

GVD201

The loop is in short-circuit

Work frequency is below 10K Hz
Or the loop is in open-circuit status

Lighting coutinuousby
Flashing no-regula

Work frequency exceed 130K Hz

When the detector automaticly restorate from the fault ststus,the detector will work continusby,but
LED(Green) willkeep flashing.Indicates the fault occured ever. The infor mation can be cancelled,
after,the detector is repowered or is reset.When a vehicle cross induction loop ,the channle LED
(Green)will be light.The power LED in the front panel will be lighting during the detector is in
working time.

Detector Tuning
Tuning of the detector is fully automatic.When power is applied to detector upon installation of
the systen,or when a reset is initiated,the detector will automatically tune itself to the loop to which
it is connected.The detector will tune to any loop with an inductance in the range 20to1000
mixrohenries(uH).
This wide range ensures that all loop sizes and feeder combinations will be accommdates in the tuning
range of the detector.
Once tuned,any slow environmental change in loop inductance is fed to a compensatingcircuit within
the detector,which keeos the detector correctly tuned.

Detector Sensitivity
Sensitivity of the detection systems dependent on factors such as loop size,number of turns in the
loop,feeder length and the presence of metal reinforcing beneath theloop.
The nature of the application determines the required sensitivity,which may be adjusted by means
of the sensitivity switches on the front of the enclosure.
Sensitivity levels of the GVD201have been carefully optimised for parking and vehicle access
control applications.the detection of small unwanted objects such as bicycles and trolleys can be
eliminated by selecting lower sensitivity levele whilst high-bed vehicles and vehicle/trailer
combinations will not loose detection by using ASB opetion.
ASB operates as follows:When ASB is dissbled,theundetect level is dependent on the sensitivity
setting of the detector.Hence as the detector is made less sensitive,the undetect level will reduce
accordingly.When the ASB is enabled,the undetect level will always be the same irrespective of the
sensitivity setting ang will be equivalent to the undetece level when the sensitivity is on maximun
setting.

Output Mode
In the output mode the dector will give a continuous output during the presence of a vehicle over

the inductive loop.As the detector is designed with the permanent permanent presence feature,the
detector will indicate vehicle presence for an unlimited period of time.If the permanent presence is
not selected,then the detece time will be dependeng on the change of inductance.The presence time
on the limited presence setting will be approximately 30minutes..

INSTALLATION GUIDE
Optimum functioning of the detector module is largely dependent on factors associated with the
inductive sensor loop connected to it. These factors include choice of material,loop configuration
and correct installation practice. A successful inductive loop vehicledetection system can be
achieved bearing the following constraints in mind,and strictly following the installation instructions.
The detector must be installed in a convenientweatherpoof location as close as possible to the loop.

OPERATIONAL CONSTRAINTS

Crosstalk
When two loop coop configurations are in close proximity, the magnetic fields of one overlap and
disturb the field of the other. This phenomenon, known as crosstalk, can cause false detects and
detector lock up.
Crosstalk between adjacent loops operating from different detector modules can be
eliminated by:
1. Careful choice of operating frequency. The closer together the two loops, the further apart the
frequencies of operation must be.
2. Separation between adjacent loops. Where possible a minimum spacing of 2 metres between loops
should be adhered to.
3.Careful screening of feeder cables if they are routed together with other electric cables. The screen
must be earthed at the detectior end only.

Reinforcing
The existence of reinforced steel below the road surface has effect of reducing the inductance,and
therefore the sensitivity of the loop detection system. Hence,where reinforcing exists 2 turns should
be added to the normal loop, as referred to in section.
The spacing between the loop and steel reinforcing shoud be greater than 150 mm although this is not
always practically possible.The slot depth should be kept as shallow as possible, taking care that the
feeder remains exposed after the sealing compound has been applied.

Loop And Feeder Specifcation

The loop and feeder should preferably constitute a single un-joined length of insulated multi-strand
copper conductor, with a minimum of 1.5mm cross sectional area.
Joints in the loop or feeder are not recommended. Where this is not possible,joints are to be soldered
and terminatedin a waterproof junction box.this is extremely important for reliable detector
performance.

Sensing Loop Geometry

Sensing loops should, unless site conditions prohibit,be rectangulsr in shape and should normally be
installed with the longestsides at right angle to the direction of traffic movement. These sides should
ideally be 1 metre apart.
The length of the loop will be determined by the width of the roadway to be monitored.The loop
should reach to within 300mm of each edge of the roadway.

In general, loops having a circumference measurement in excess of 10 metres should

be installed using two turns of wire, while loops of less than 10 metres in circumference, should have three turns or more.Loops having a circumference measurement of
less than 6 metres should have four turns. it is good practice at time of installation
to construct loops with alternate three and four turn windings.

Loop Installation
All permanent loop installations should be inthe roadway by cutting slots with a masonry-cutting
disc or similar device. A 45 crosscut should be made across the loop corners to reduce the chance
of damage that can be caused to the loop at right angle corners.
NOMINAL SLOT WIDTH: 4 mm
NOMINAL SLOT DEPTH: 30 mm to 50 mm
A slot must also be cut from the loop circumference at one corner of the loop, leading to the road way
edge to accommodate the feeder.
A continuous loop and feeder is obtained by leaving a tail long enough to reach the detector before
inserting the cable into the loop slot .Once the requird number of turns of wire is would into the slot
around the loop circumference, the wire is routed again via the feeder slot to the roadway edge. A
similar length is allowed to reach the detector and these two free ends are twisted together to ensure
they remain in close proximity to one another.(Minimum 20 turns per metre)Maximum recommended
feeder length is 100 metres. It should be noted that the loop sensitivity decreases as the feeder length
increases, so ideally the feeder cable should be kept as possible.
The loops are sealed using a "quick-set" black epoxy compound or hot bitumen mastic
to blend with the roadway surface
2m Depending on Road Wid

300mm

300mm

1m

SAW CUTS

MIN DISTANCE APART

MAX DISANCE APART

45

2m(Road Width=2m)
3m(Road Width=4m)
No Limit

CROSSCUT TO PROVIDE STRESS RELIEF

TRAFFIC DIRECTION

Adjacent loops connected to different detector modules

URB/
ROAD
EDGE

ROAD SURFACE

30-50mm

Loop Sealant

33Turn
Turnsof
of
Loop
LoopCable
Cable

4mm

Slot Details

CONNECTION MODE
11-pin connector wiring for GVD201 DETECTOR
11 PIN
Connector
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

FUNTION
Firewire input 220VAC
Zero line (50-60Hz)
Pulse Relay N/O
Pulse Relay Common
Presence Relay N/O
Presence Relay Common
Loop
Twist this pair
Loop
power earth
Presence Relay N/C
Pulse Relay N/C