Although mounting the sensor at the side of a lane may be successful, this mounting location increases the potential for problems.
To reliably detect a vehicle from the side, the sensor threshold must be increased to see objects farther away in the lane of interest.
Unfortunately, this enables the sensor to also detect lawn mowers in the median or vehicles in adjacent lanes, causing false counts.
Place the M-GAGE sensor at the edge of a traffic lane only if there is no possibility of the sensor detecting other objects. To avoid
detecting other objects, ensure no vehicles will be within 10 feet of the sensor on the non-traffic side.
Buried Installation
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Always wear proper eye protection when grinding or drilling.
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Gloves, hearing protection, and sturdy boots are highly recommended.
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Always read and follow all specific instructions and safety precautions provided by the manufacturer of all equipment.
Required equipment includes:
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3” Coring equipment. Many options exist; choose what works best for the conditions of your installation site.
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Sealer. We recommend using a flexible, weather-proof liquid asphalt/concrete repair compound suitable for your needs.
Banner Engineering used Fabick Protective Coatings joint sealers for test installations. Banner recommends Fabrick Pour-
Pac
™
for more information.
The installation objective is to fully encapsulate the M-GAGE sensor in sealant.
1. Bind and configure all devices before continuing.
2. Drill a 3 inch diameter hole to a depth of about 3 inches. Use a chisel to break off the plug of material and remove any loose
material remaining in the bottom of the hole.
76.2 mm
[3”]
76.2 mm
[3”]
3. Verify all surfaces inside and near the hole are free of debris, warm (consult sealer manufacturer data for temperature
threshold data), and thoroughly dry.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all locations.
5. One hole at a time, pour 0.25 inches of sealer into the hole.
6. Battery side up, place the M-GAGE into the hole and rotate until the internal antenna (black wire inside the housing) is facing
the master radio location. Do NOT position so that the battery is between the antenna wire and the master radio.
The top of the M-GAGE should be about 1.5 inches below the surface.
7. Verify the M-GAGE is communicating with its master radio.
8. Immediately fill the spaces surrounding the device with sealer. Completely fill the hole with sealer to avoid leaving a recess
that collects water and dirt.
Sealer
M-GAGE
battery
9. Repeat steps 5-8 for all M-GAGE Nodes.
10. Allow the sealant to set and harden. The M-GAGE Node is now properly installed.
M-GAGE Installation Instruction Manual
P/N b_51162884 Rev. A
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