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Diablo Controls, Inc. 
Copyright © 2015 
Document:  

DSP13_MAN_B 

Released: 

October 9, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pros Who Know Trust Diablo 

 

User Manual

 

 

DSP-13 

Tri-Axis Detection (TRIAD

TM

) System

 

 

Summary of Contents for DSP-13

Page 1: ...Diablo Controls Inc Copyright 2015 Document DSP13_MAN_B Released October 9 2015 Pros Who Know Trust Diablo User Manual DSP 13 Tri Axis Detection TRIADTM System ...

Page 2: ...Safe vs Fail Secure 7 Fail Safe 7 Fail Secure 8 Detector Reset 8 Indicators 8 5 Installation 10 Detector Installation 10 Sensor Installation 10 6 Configuration 13 Sensitivity 13 DIP Switches 13 Pin Out 14 7 Troubleshooting 14 No Power LED 14 Power LED Slowly Flashing 14 Power LED Shows Quick Flashes Once Every Two Seconds 15 Detect LED Intermittently Comes On Stays On Without a Vehicle Present 15 ...

Page 3: ...ace This allows the TRAID sensor to be placed below pavers in a driveway or under asphalt or concrete in new construction The TRIAD system was specifically developed for access control systems that need reliable vehicle detection for all weather conditions with a minimally invasive installation The system is comprised of two parts a master unit DSP 13M and a sensor DSP 13S The advanced sensor s sm...

Page 4: ...ions Pulse Output 250 milliseconds Response Time Activation 50 milliseconds minimum 225 milliseconds maximum Deactivation 25 milliseconds minimum 200 milliseconds maximum Vehicle Hold Time Indefinite depending on environmental noise conditions Detection Range The type of vehicle will determine the actual point of detection Larger vehicles will be sensed further away The following chart is based on...

Page 5: ...s referenced to pin 10 Common of the DSP 13M Sensor to Sensor Proximity The sensors are passive measurement devices and as such will not interfere with other sensors at any distance Environmental Data Operating Temperature 35 F to 165 F 37 C to 74 C Storage Temperature 40 F to 176 F 40 C to 80 C Humidity Up to 95 relative humidity non condensing Mechanical Data DSP 13M Mounting Position Any DSP 13...

Page 6: ...B DSP 13S Mounting Position Any DSP 13S Housing Material Yellow Polyolefin DSP 13S Size 800 inches High x 1 750 inches Wide x 390 inches Deep 20 32mm High x 44 45mm Wide x 9 91mm Deep DSP 13S Lead in Diameter 175 DSP 13S Lead in Length 75 feet ...

Page 7: ...e that the detector output does not chatter during fringe detections Fail Safe vs Fail Secure Here s a little note on fail safe versus fail secure operation In general a fail safe detector will output detect when the sensor circuit is failed This is always useful on a safety sensor to prevent accidental closure of a gate arm on a vehicle On the free exit sensor this will keep the gate open until t...

Page 8: ...ensors and may impact correct operations of the sensors Indicators The DSP 13M is equipped with two LED indicators Power Green and Detect Red Power LED The green power LED has four possible states OFF The voltage applied to the detector is less than the minimum display voltage of approximately 3 3 volts The detector should not be operated below 7 volts DC as unpredictable operation will occur RESE...

Page 9: ...l setting will also stop the flashing DETECTION When the detector is in presence mode the LED will be on while a vehicle is in the detection zone In the pulse mode the LED will turn on for 250 milliseconds with the output off for 250 milliseconds and then show the occupancy display until the vehicle exits OCCUPANCY When the detector is operating in the pulse mode of operation and the detection zon...

Page 10: ...n the vehicle head on This causes the detection pattern to be oblong in the driving lane Usually 25 to 50 wider than it is long It is advised that you tape down the sensor on the surface in the approximate location that you plan to install it Connect it to the master and verify that detection zone is where you want it to be and that moving objects such as a gate are not picked up by the sensor You...

Page 11: ...ion from the sides of the saw slot This will allow better adhesion of the sealant to the saw slot In order to keep the sensor cable at the bottom of the saw slot 1 pieces of backer rod should be placed in the saw slot every 1 to 2 feet The backer rod should be sized such that it fits snugly in the saw slot Use a blunt object not a screwdriver to press the backer rod pieces down into the saw slot a...

Page 12: ...dule 80 conduit can be stubbed up at the desired detection point in the driving surface This conduit is then sleeved with a 2 Schedule 80 conduit that is used to protect the sensor It is important that these conduits be PVC and not metallic The 1 conduit can transition to metallic pipe after the elbow if desired Once the sensor cable is pulled through the 1 conduit the sensor should be held 2 down...

Page 13: ...or pulse detection The switch setting takes effect immediately when changed OFF the presence mode of operation is selected ON the pulse mode of operation is selected Fail Type Switch 1 This switch determines if the output operates in a fail safe or fail secure mode of operation During fail safe operation when the detector is in the presence mode of operation and a sensor failure is detected the ou...

Page 14: ... applied and the power LED is not on replace the detector Power LED Slowly Flashing This flash rate indicates that the sensors cannot be seen by the master This will happen if the applied DC voltage is below about 6 5 volts If the voltage is above the required 8 volts for normal operation either the wiring to the sensor has failed or the sensor itself has failed Check and tighten all connections a...

Page 15: ...omes On Stays On Without a Vehicle Present This type of symptom is usually caused by one of two issues electrical interference or moving objects in proximity to the sensor Electrical Interference There are several possible sources of electrical interference power lines and electric motors just to name a few Anything that uses electricity is a possible source for electrical interference depending o...

Page 16: ...etect LED does not illuminate then replace the detector If the red LED illuminates then perhaps the sensitivity setting is too low In most cases the sensitivity setting of 5 is the correct setting However to compensate for some unusual site geometries this setting may be inadequate Adjust the sensitivity by one level higher at a time and recheck the detector for proper detection If the sensitivity...

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