Vehicle Detection Sensor

(Model: AX1-2)
anti-collision / trigger type

User Manual
please carefully read this manual before installation.
 Copyright Notice
Thank you for choosing our vehicle detection sensor. This kind
of sensor is mmWave technology radar sensor with unique dual
working modes and is widely used in parking industry.

For anti-collision mode use,It is installed on parking barrier box

and detect the area under the barrier arm, which ensures that if
people or vehicle is detected within the detection area, the barrier
arm will not close so that can avoid the damage to people or
vehicle.

For triggering mode use, it’ s suggested to install the sensor on

separate pole, to trigger the barrier gate opening or trigger the
camera to capture the vehicle license. also can be used with
ticket dispenser and other kind of applications, such trigger
function with excellent direction recognition feature.

To ensure the best performance of the sensor product, please

carefully read this user manual before use ,and then install and
config it strictly following the instructions provided in this
manual.
***specifications &design may be changed without prior notice.

NO BLOcklNG
For safety reason, DO NOT
bIocK sensor when worKing.

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 Content

1.Introduction 3

2.Technical Specifications 4

3.Features 5

4.Installation Instructions 6

5.Cable connection 8

6.Configuration Instructions 10

7.Remarks 20

8.FAQs 21

9.Packing List 22

CERTIFICATE of CONFORMITY
No:MRT202003RSH15
CE certified

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 1.Introduction
Vehicle detection sensor AX4 is designed for the entrance and exit
management of parking lot or underground garage.It can be used
as barrier arm anti-collision sensor or trigger sensor which
can precisely control the open&close of the barrier arm by cooper-
ating with the gate main control board , the sensor detection area
can be configured by mobile App via bluetooth, compared with
traditional loop detectors, it ‘s much more convenient and smarter,
meanwhile no need any saw cuts. which greatly improve customer
experience with its excellent performance and competitive cost.

The sensor is millimeter wave technology radar sensor with the highly
integrated RF chip SOC scheme, which has the characteristics of small
size, low cost, all-weather working capability, high detection,sensi -
tivity, high precision,easy debug&installation, very good stability and
reliability. It is a new type detector which can be perfect alternative of
loop detectors.

The sensor antenna is MIMO design that enables the sensor good
angular resolution and high angle measuring accuracy. The signal
processing and control unit apply DSP+ARM dual core architecture.
Through the combined optimization design of software and hard -
ware, this product can accurately identify and judge the targets
passing through the barrier arm area, and avoid the accident of
"vehicle or person hurt " and "barrier not closed".

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 2.Technical Specifications

Model: AX1-2

Detection distance 1-6m（default 3m）

Detection width 0.5-1.5m（left）/0.5-1.5m(right)

Working frequency 79GHz
Supply voltage 9-24VDC/ (12VDC)/1A

Power < 2.5W

Output Relay: NO/ NC

Interface bluetooth/RS48 5
Dimension 107.9*73.6*17.2mm
Net weight 104g
Enclosure rating IP66
Working T° -40°C~85°C
Cable length 1m
Installation barrier gate box install

Certification CE.FCC.RoHS

radar detection area

(virtual loop)
radar
1-6m(3m default) 0.5-1.5m(R)
width
0.5-1.5m(L)

length

(by App configuration，for anti-collison mode)

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 3.Features
Sensor appearance shown in Figure 1. The main features are:
LED indicators：
Two LED indicators on the front of sensor.
Red LED is for power, it will stay on when power on.
Green LED is for signal, it will stay on when objects detected in the detect area
and turns off when there is no objects.

. Detection area configuration:

anti collision mode sensor default detection length is 3m in front and 0.5m left & right side.
trigger mode sensor default detection length is 1.9m in front and 0.5m left & right side.
different detection areas can be configured via mobile APP or laptop debugging software.
Configuration parameters saving and reload:
Configuration such as detection area can be automatically saved, and the latest
configuration parameters will be loaded after sensor power off and restart.
. Firmware upgrade:
The firmware can be upgraded online through App or RS-485 ,no need to dismantle
the sensor, and the new firmware will be effective just by restarting the sensor power.
Stable performance:
millimeter wave technology is strong and work perfectly in harsh environments such as
different light conditions, rain, fog, snow & dust.

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Figure 1. appearance（picture for reference only）

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 4.Installation Instructions
The vehicle detection sensor should be installed on the surface of
barrier gate box and vertically to the ground. The installation must
follow the below steps:
Step1. installation position(for anti-fall use)
drill a Φ18mm hole on the
boom inner side
barrier controlbox cover to
install the sensor,follow the
size before drilling.

65-75cm
( small cars and van trucks)

75-80cm
(chassis higher than 70 cm
large trucks)
6 5 - 8 0 cm

20-30 cm

installation position(for trigger use)

standing pole
(for trigger sensor)

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Step2. mounting process

sensor rubber seal gasket mounting plate metal gasket wire harness

M16 nut

Sensor

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 5.Cable Interface Definition

Red +
Black
Blue
-
{ Normally Open
Green （no polarity）
Brown Normally Close
Purple {（no polarity）
W it e { RS485
Gr y
Ye ow Spare
Or ng e {

No. Cable ID Color Description

1 9~24VDC Red Positive pole

2 GND Black Negative pole

3 NO1 Blue Normally Open1

4 NO1 Green Normally Open1

5 NC2 Brown Normally Close2

6 NC2 Purple Normally Close2

7 B-/RX White RS485 B-

8 A+/TX Gray RS485 A+

9 INPUT Orange
Spare
10 GND Yellow

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NO type relay sensor
COM
Vehicle detector signal
(connect Open terminal when used as trigger)

Barrier gate
control board

+ -
power supply 9-24VDC (12V/1A preferred)

NC type relay sensor

COM
Vehicle detector signal
(connect Open terminal when used as trigger)

Barrier gate
control board

+ -
power supply 9-24VDC (12V/1A preferred)

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 6.Configuration Instructions

The vehicle detection sensor can be configured by mobile App or the

computer software. Mobile App configuration:

1-downloadtheApptothe mobile phone, click the App icon and seethe user
interface as Figure 2. click Connect device button then shown in Figure 3,
select the correct radar built-in bluetooth name andstart bluetooh connect.

bluetooth name: "Radar…" or ” Mbit...”

user password: 88888888.

Figure 2 Figure 3
after successful connection, select sensor type, as shown in
Figure 4, and enter App(App interface as Figure 5, 6,7,8,9).

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 Anti-collision mode

Figure4 Figure5
2-set or change the sensor parameters based on real situation, then click
Save to background learining after setting.

Figure6 Figure7
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Background learning

The sensor will learn and record the environmental background, identify the
active area of the barrier boom. By learning, the sensor will detect targets
effectively in the setting area, and can avoid the detection of barrier boom
which may cause the boom bounce.
For straight type barrier, background learning process is quick and simple,
only takes 2-3s, and make sure no pedestrians or vehicles passing by radar
during learning.

2-3s

background learning

For fence type barrier or advertising type barrier, background learning

process is longer, will takes 30-60s, and make sure no pedestrians or
vehicles passing by radar during learning. Also use the remote controller
to open and close this kind of barrier continuously.

30-60s

background learning

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False alarm
This function only can be used when the green LED is always ON, and the
barrier not close, usually green LED ON indicates that some targets are
detected in the area, such targets is not normal, in such case, use false
alarm function to eliminate the abnormal targets, to have a clean detection
area.

Figure 8 Figure 9

if firmware upgrade needed, select F.M.Mgt. button below, selectthefirmware

for sensorfirmware upgrade,click upgradefirmware andwaitforthe completion.

Figure10
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Error report
During the use of sensor, when any problems happened, select Error
report as shown in Figure 11, the problems can be analyzed though
such report by supplier.

Figure11

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 Trigger mode(withdirectionrecognitionfeature)

Installation Precautions:

to ensure normal performance,a separate pole is highly suggested

for trigger mode use,

s e arate
p ople

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selecttriggermode connectsuccessful

parametersetting frmware management

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 falsealarmchecking otherfunctions

Other functions can be seen in up right corner, such as password

change, updates check. etc

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when in trigger mode,the sensor has the function of direction recogni -
tion. it can detect both direction movement, or from right to left, or from
left to right,such function can be set in the App.

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the vehicle detection sensor sensitivity can be set also in App. high sensitivity
will detect all the targets in the detection area, and low sensitivity will only
detect big target such as car, people less than 2 will not be detected also.

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 7.Remarks
Please read the following instructions carefully before using sensor:
Ensure stable power supply to avoid affecting the sensor performance, It
is recommended to use 12V /1A power adapter separately for power
supply.
Sensor antenna is integrated inside. if Dusts, heavy snow, muds etc on
sensor surface may affect the sensor normal operation, shall be cleaned
in time.
If environment changes (such as installing the guide column, ice cream
cone, etc.) in the detection area, please learn to record the environment
again.
There shall be no objects (such as metal fence, billboard, license plate
recognition camera, wall, etc.) in the sensor detection field which will
affect the normal operation.
It is not recommended to use sensor in a single lane where different
types of barriers installed.
it is recommended to install 2 sensors or remote control barrier arm
when for entry&exit of semi trailer, concrete mixer, and other vehicles
which chassis higher than 1m.
It is not recommended to install sensor on muddy roads &extreme
weather (rainstorm, heavy snow) which may affect the sensor operation
stability.
Set the detection range based on the barrier arm length, normally this
range is slightly less than or equal to the barrier arm length, so as to
prevent people or objects from being detected by sensor when.passing
beyond the gate arm.
When environment record & learning, the fence / advertising type arm
may shake when it falls to the ground. operation can be carried out
after the arm falls completely.
Relearn the background If there is arm rebound caused by the sensor.

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 The installation height of the sensor should be 75-80cm in case of
the metal strong scatterers like deceleration belt (for example iron
plate) are directly in front of the sensor.

Sensor applicable power supply : 9~24VDC. preferred 12V/1A

power supply or connected to camera 12/24VDC power supply.

If radar working environment is special, please contact supplier first. then install
according to the suggestions.

8.Common problems

1-Q:The sensor green light always on after installation and the

barrier arm doesn’ t fall.
A: new enhanced reflectors within the sensor detection area
need to be removed from sensor field of view or background
learning should be carried out again.

2-Q: the person stand in front of the sensor, the green light is not on.
A: The sensor is activated pedestrian / vehicle classification
function, when vehicles trigger the sensor and green light
on,The sensor then can detect.
3-Q: The sensor red light flashes.
A: It is recommended to connect an extra 12V-1A power adapter.

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 9.Packing List

No Parts Q’ ty

1 Sensor 1

2 M16 nut 1

3 Gasket 2
4 Wire harness 1

5 Certificate 1

6 User Manual 1

Mobile debuggingApp download:(android & IOS)

Search “ ISensor”

1 Outdoor use!
Please use outdoors. operation indoors can be problematic due to multi-path
reflections.

2 Keep,on a regular base, sensor cover clean !

Clean the surface of the sensor AX4 on a regular basis with clean dry rag.
Be attention !! After a certain time, snow-rain-fog-mud-dirt-dust, that settles
on the surface of the sensor AX4, can have a small influence to the functioning.

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