Hi-Tech Solutions C5, Installation And Operation Manual

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C5 Installation and Operation Guide Equipment Specifications Data sheets 21
Step 3 – Installing a Loop Detector
This step is relevant for an access-control system installation in which a loop detector is
used. Skip this step if you are installing an access-control system using the C5 internal
motion detector, or if you are installing a monitoring mode system.
It is assumed that the loop detector is a magnetic-loop detector type, about 1 m x 2 m.
Consult with HTS for recommended loop detectors. Follow the specific loop detector
instructions for exact installation instructions.
It is also advised to use speed bumps to slow down the traffic and to avoid bumper-to-
bumper cases which might cause detection failures. Consult HTS for a solution in these
cases.
Step 4 – Performing Electrical Connections
Perform the following electrical connections. Refer to Enclosure Wiring for details.
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Sensor/gate (optional input and output) – Connects to the sensors and gate. The two
pairs of connections are for the gate (output) and for the sensor (dry contact input).
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P/S Power Supply (input) – Gets 15 VDC from the power supply unit, which feeds
from the 100-200 VAC mains.
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LAN – A wire or wireless network connection. Connects C5 to the network and
enables access to the C5 web-server and secure shell.
Step 5 – Fine Tuning the Loop Detector
It is recommended to use loop detectors with a fast response time of under 50 msec. For
details, refer to
Ground Loops Specifications .
Factory default settings are normally set to medium sensitivity. To fine tune the detector to
the size of the plate, increase and decrease the sensitivity.
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Increasing the sensitivity causes the loop detector to detect the vehicle when it is
relatively far. The result is that the plate looks relatively small in the captured image.
To decrease the plate size, increase the sensitivity.
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Decreasing the sensitivity causes the loop detector to detect the vehicle when it is
relatively close. The result is that the plate looks relatively large in the captured image.
To increase the plate size, decrease the sensitivity.
Initial Configuration
Connecting C5 to the Network
You should connect C5 to the network via a LAN or wireless connection, or both. This
section describes how to set up the initial connection to the network. If you wish to
subsequently change the network connection settings, refer to
Changing Network
Connection Settings .
Regardless of the method you use to connect to the network, by the end of the process,
C5 will have an IP address. Write down the IP address since you will need it each time
you access the C5 portal to change C5 settings, such as to modify the authorized cars list.