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Access Point Controller Card (APCC) 35

Sensys Networks, Inc.

Installation Guide

Chapter 7

Configuration

This chapter explains how to configure channels and other operating elements of
contact closure cards in the APCC and EX cards.

OTE

Prior to configuring channels, ensure that each contact closure card has been given a
unique Card ID. Refer to the

Identifying the SPP and Sensors

section in the

Installation

Considerations

chapter for more information.

Overview

Each channel of an APCC or EX card is configured separately. Configuring a
channel consists of the following activities:



Enabling (or disabling) the channel



Specifying the channel mode



Setting a presence mode modifier (optional)



Specifying the type of communication used to disclose channel status

Additionally, after channel configuration is completed, TrafficDOT is used to
define the sensor-to-channel mappings stored on the APCC.

After all configuration work is complete, including definition of sensor-to-channel
mapping entries for all channels, Sensys Networks recommends verifying the
operation of each channel using the front-panel channel LEDs.

Summary of Contents for VDS240

Page 1: ...APCC Sensys Networks VDS240 Wireless Vehicle Detection System Access Point Controller Card APCC Installation Guide P N 152 240 030 005 Rev F June 2015 ...

Page 2: ...tive owners Regulatory Statements FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Sensys Networks...

Page 3: ...arge or attempt to recharge the batteries they are NOT rechargeable DO NOT crush or puncture batteries DO NOT short circuit the batteries DO NOT force over discharge of the batteries DO NOT incinerate or expose batteries to excessive heating DO NOT expose battery contents to water DO dispose of batteries and devices containing batteries in accordance with local regulations NOTE Sensys Networks wir...

Page 4: ...pplications design guides configuration guides and best practices refer to the Sensys Networks technical documents library available at http sensysnetworks com resources tech_docs Contact Information Sensys Networks Inc 1608 Fourth Street Suite 200 Berkeley CA 94710 USA 1 510 548 4620 www sensysnetworks com ...

Page 5: ...nsors 10 Determining the Device Configuration 10 Configuration Worksheet 10 Determining Slots and Contact Closures 11 Mapping Wireless Sensors to Contact Closures 12 Chapter 4 SPP Installation Considerations 13 Powering the SPP 13 Acquiring Power From a Traffic Controller 13 Acquiring Power From Traffic Controller Using an Isolator 14 Voltages 15 Cabling 15 Collecting Data From the APCC 15 Determi...

Page 6: ...t 30 Proper Fit bushing fully seated into guides 31 Improper Fit bushing poorly seated into guides 32 Proper Fit recessed bushing smooth face 33 Improper Fit bushing not recessed pinched edge mushroomed face 33 Removing the Cable Connection 33 Chapter 7 Configuration 35 Overview 35 Configuration Methods 36 Configuring Channels With the Front Panel Interface 36 General Procedure 36 Saving the Confi...

Page 7: ...or Shelf Number 49 Settings for TS1 and TS2 Controllers 50 Appendix C Circuit board Dip Switch SW2 Settings 51 Settings for Slot Number 51 Appendix D Pre Installation Worksheets 53 Appendix E Contact Closure Card External Interfaces 55 Backplane Edge Connections 56 IN RJ45 Connector Pin Assignments 58 OUT RJ45 Connector Pin Assignments 58 ...

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Page 9: ...es the following information Chapter 1 Introduction defines the purpose and scope of the guide Chapter 2 Overview provides an overview of the APCC and its additional components It also describes the contents of a product shipment Chapter 3 APCC Installation Considerations provides the installation considerations for the APCC Chapter 4 SPP Installation Considerations provides the installation consi...

Page 10: ...ue card address Appendix C Circuit board Dip Switch SW2 Settings depicts combinations of switch settings on the circuit board dip switch SW2 Appendix D Pre Installation Worksheets provides worksheets for capturing pre installation information Appendix E Contact Closure Card External Interfaces provides the connector pin assignments for the external interfaces of contact closure master and expansio...

Page 11: ...d TS 2 controllers The Sensys Networks Access Point Controller Card APCC is a second generation controller card that maintains low power consumption supports multiple radios and allows for additional communication and processing power The APCC which is compatible with all of Sensys Networks VDS240 Wireless Vehicle Detection System products receives and processes data from the sensors The APCC then...

Page 12: ...l speed host ports and 10 100Base T network access The APCC dual slot configuration adds an SD memory card real time battery backed clock dual serial DB9 interface or an optional built in cellular modem Figure 2 1 APCC configurations APCC System The minimum APCC system consists of an APCC and one SPP radio The system can also consist of multiple SPP radios and an isolator that offers electrical is...

Page 13: ...om the SPP at RS422 distance Figure 2 4 Isolator APCC Package Contents Each APCC is shipped with the items listed below Verify that you have received all of them In the event that some items are missing contact Sensys Networks or the party that supplied the equipment to you The items in a Sensys Networks APCC shipment include An APCC Access Point Controller Card Installation Guide this document In...

Page 14: ...figuration elements SPP information sheets contain the following elements Serial number a globally unique identifier for the SPP Default RF channel a critical configuration property Default IP address Firmware release version NOTE RF channel is essential for communicating and further configuring the wireless sensor network Save all information sheets for the party who will configure and use the ne...

Page 15: ...uded in the SPP mounting kit SPP ball plate rectangular attached to the SPP at the factory refer to Figure 2 5 Figure 2 5 Factory installed ball plate rectangular Surface mounting ball plate square refer to Figure 2 6 Figure 2 6 Surface wall beam pole mounting ball plate square Double socket arm refer to Figure 2 7 Figure 2 7 Double socket arm ...

Page 16: ...indows XP Professional or Windows 7 including 64 bit editions and TrafficDOT the system management software tool from Sensys Networks NOTE The APCC is available with a range of options Verify that the APCC you are using with the contact closure card s is appropriate for that use Notes 1 Cabling a minimum of one straight through Ethernet cables are required 2 Laptop PC and TrafficDOT software if co...

Page 17: ...raffic controller s detector shelf and which contact closures are required refer to Determining Slots and Contact Closures 4 Develop the sensor to contact closure card mappings refer to Mapping Wireless Sensors to Contact Closures Identifying the SPP and Sensors SPP Each APCC must connect to an SPP This connection supplies power to the SPP and passes command and configuration data to from the APCC...

Page 18: ...ettings for any optional elements that modify the behavior of channels operating in presence mode The channel status communication method LED only used by each channel Configuration Worksheet Each APCC supports up to four channels that are separately configured Design decisions can be captured in a Channel Configuration Worksheet such as the one shown below NOTE Default values are shown in bold Co...

Page 19: ...nd ii the use of any predefined functions or phases for each slot such as in the case of a standard CalTrans 322 shelf where one contact closure card and three contact closure EX cards are required one card per phase Typically a site survey of the traffic controller is required Shelf and slot information from the controller are used to create an identifier known as the Card ID that uniquely define...

Page 20: ...in memory The sensor to contact closure channel mappings are maintained within TrafficDOT Defining the channel mappings is aided by the use of a Channel Mapping Worksheet such as the one shown below Table 3 Sensor to channel mapping worksheet with sample data Notes 1 The worksheet assumes one sensor per row Use as many rows as necessary to assign all necessary sensors to channels 2 Do not duplicat...

Page 21: ...Networks Wireless Vehicle Detection System Reference Guide Design Guidelines for Freeway Applications and Design Guidelines for Intersection Applications for more information Powering the SPP The overall network design determines how the SPP is powered two general models are supported Acquiring power directly from a traffic controller cabinet Acquiring power from a traffic controller using optiona...

Page 22: ... Inc Figure 4 1 SPP radio powered from a traffic controller Acquiring Power From Traffic Controller Using an Isolator An optional isolator can be used when acquiring power from the traffic controller as shown in following figure Figure 4 2 SPP radio powered from a traffic controller ...

Page 23: ...DMA based cellular services may be added The following connection models are supported for IP communications Connection via a wired network path for example bench configuration prior to installation field access based on patching a technician s laptop to the APCC via an Ethernet cable or an available wide area network connection Connection via a wireless network path for example using GSM cellular...

Page 24: ... the APCC optional isolator and wireless sensors allow the SPP to be mounted with its bulkhead connector and cellular antenna if applicable pointed toward the ground are within specified cable length limits do not submit the SPP to avoidable vibration shaking or movement are reasonably accessible to field support personnel ...

Page 25: ...ng the Cables to Each Device Determining the Card ID and Setting it via Circuit board Dip Switches SW1 and SW2 APCC and EX cards are addressed via a value known as the Card ID A Card ID must be unique to the network and is required for communication between the APCC and the EX cards Card ID values are expressed as shelf number slot number Both shelf number and slot number must be determined to cre...

Page 26: ...lled X mode that queries the traffic controller backplane for an address Because it can be difficult to determine from visual inspection if the backplane dictates card addresses the standard practice is to use X mode to see if this is the case X mode uses the four front panel channel LEDs to visually indicate the backplane address assigned by the controller if any Refer to Appendix A X Mode LED Di...

Page 27: ...rates how to set switch SW2 to values between 0 and 15 Setting the Shelf Number With Circuit board Dip Switch SW1 Circuit board dip switch SW1 implements the shelf number component of the Card ID Shelf numbers are assigned by the installer after visually inspecting the cabinet The convention is to consider the top most shelf in the card rack as shelf zero and to increment the shelf number by one f...

Page 28: ...d the port labeled SPP 1 or SPP 0 on the APCC The green LED labeled POWER on the APCC should light When communication is established between the SPP and the APCC the LED labeled LINK blinks periodically When data from the radios are being transmitted to the APCC a periodic blinking occurs 3 Connect a straight through CAT5 or better cable terminated with RJ45 connectors to the jack labeled TO EX CA...

Page 29: ...troller Card APCC 21 Sensys Networks Inc Installation Guide Figure 5 2 Cabling an isolator and hub or switch to an APCC Cabling Summary The cabling to connect an APCC SPP and laptop is shown in the following figure Figure 5 3 Cabling a PC or laptop ...

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Page 31: ... the universal mounting kit provided with each SPP Tools Required for SPP Installation The following tools are required for installing an SPP RJ45 crimp tool to terminate the SPP cable Sensys Networks recommends the EZ RJPRO P N 100044 from Platinum Tools Figure 6 1 EZ RJPRO RJ45 connectors rated Cat5e or better to terminate the SPP cable Cat5e cable continuity line tester to validate cable contin...

Page 32: ... Step by Step Procedures The square surface mounting ball plate can be installed on any available vertical surface sufficient to support the SPP including poles walls or beams This section provides procedures for pole installation considerations for wall or beam mounting follow this section Installing the Mounting Plate on Poles When attaching the square surface mounting ball plate to a pole the c...

Page 33: ...o the other end of the double socket arm Figure 6 3 Double socket arm installation 7 Point the front of the SPP toward the wireless sensors and tighten the double socket arm to secure the SPP digital radio s position Installing the Mounting Plate on Walls When attaching the square surface mounting ball plate to a flat surface the clamp band is not used Instead attach the ball plate to the surface ...

Page 34: ... SPP Radio with the Hex head Connector to connect the Ethernet cable to SPPs using this connector type Connecting the Cable to an SPP Radio with the Hex head Connector Follow the steps in this section to properly connect the cable to the SPP via the hex head bulkhead connector Components Open the bulkhead connector kit and arrange the components as shown in the following figure In the figure the t...

Page 35: ...x head bulkhead connector Step by Step Procedures 1 Remove the factory installed hex head cap from the bottom of the SPP and set it aside The cap may be discarded after the cable has been completely connected Figure 6 6 Remove the factory installed cap 2 Carefully inspect the factory installed gasket seated on the bulkhead connector Ensure the gasket is seated smoothly and uniformly on the connect...

Page 36: ...signs of fatigue or wear When replacing an SPP always use a new gasket NOTE Use gaskets from Sensys Networks only Never substitute a different gasket doing so exposes the device to environmental risk and voids the product warranty Figure 6 8 Replace damaged or used gaskets 3 Thread the cable through the Connector A as shown in the following figure Figure 6 9 Thread cable through connector A ...

Page 37: ...e Use the following chart to select one of the provided bushings based on the cable OD NOTE Use only one bushing Discard the other bushing after the job is complete Figure 6 11 Ethernet cable bushing chart not to scale 6 Fit the bushing onto the cable between Connectors A and B as shown in the following figure Proper fit is achieved when the bushing fully closes around the cable with no gap at the...

Page 38: ...mproper Fit gap between edges of cut Figure 6 14 Incorrect fit bushing does not close fully around cable leaving large gap 7 Connect the cable to the RJ45 input jack on the bottom of the SPP Figure 6 15 Connect cable to input jack 8 Thread Connector B onto the hex head nut on the bottom of the SPP and tighten by hand until it no longer turns easily NOTE Snug Connector A down by hand Do not over ti...

Page 39: ...the cable bushing toward the SPP and fully insert it into the guide fingers on Connector B as shown in the following figure Proper fit is achieved when the edge of the bushing is flush with the edge of the guide fingers Figure 6 17 Slide cable bushing fully into connector B Proper Fit bushing fully seated into guides Figure 6 18 Proper fit of cable bushing into connector B ...

Page 40: ...turns easily NOTE Snug Connector A down by hand Do not over tighten or use tools Figure 6 20 Thread connector A onto connector B and hand tighten 11 Inspect the seating of the bushing by looking at it from the exposed cable end of Connector A Proper fit is achieved when all of the following conditions are met bushing edge is recessed 1 8 to 1 4 below the lip of Connector A bushing face is smooth n...

Page 41: ...ed bushing smooth face Figure 6 21 Proper fit of the cable bushing inside connector A Improper Fit bushing not recessed pinched edge mushroomed face Figure 6 22 Improper fit of the cable bushing inside connector A Figure 6 23 Removing the Cable Connection Perform procedure above in reverse to remove the cable from the SPP ...

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Page 43: ...Overview Each channel of an APCC or EX card is configured separately Configuring a channel consists of the following activities Enabling or disabling the channel Specifying the channel mode Setting a presence mode modifier optional Specifying the type of communication used to disclose channel status Additionally after channel configuration is completed TrafficDOT is used to define the sensor to ch...

Page 44: ...TrafficDOT Configuring Channels With the Front Panel Interface After completing the configuration of all channels continue setting up the APCC by starting the TrafficDOT software utility and defining the sensor to channel mappings NOTE If the APCC is configured with TrafficDOT this section can be ignored General Procedure The general procedure for configuring channels via the front panel is provid...

Page 45: ...terface The procedures may be performed in any order or combination Enabling Disabling a Channel APCC and EX cards ship with channels one and two enabled Sensys Networks recommends explicitly disabling all unused channels Follow these steps to enable or disable a channel 1 Position front panel dip switch 8 to the left to enable to the right to disable the channel Figure 7 2 Enabling disabling a ch...

Page 46: ...ier type and scope is specified using front panel dip switches five and six together Refer to the Sensys Networks VDS240 Wireless Vehicle Detection System Reference Guide for more information Using Delay and Extension When Delay or Extension are specified the rotary dial is used to articulate the numeric value associated with the parameter When Delay is specified the value set on the rotary dial i...

Page 47: ...d in this section Specifying the Type of Communication Used by the Channel Status Monitor Contact closure cards indicate the status of each channel via the front panel LEDs The state of an LED corresponds directly to the channel state When the LED is on the channel relay is closed indicating a call When the LED is not on the channel relay is open Additionally a contact closure card can be set such...

Page 48: ...raphical user interface GUI to the network s devices settings and operations The GUI simplifies both configuration and management of installations TrafficDOT requires an IP network connection to the APCC When configuring contact closure cards the connection is made by cabling a laptop to an APCC or EX card Refer to the section Cabling Summary in Chapter 5 for additional information NOTE Refer to t...

Page 49: ...c Installation Guide Figure 7 6 TrafficDOT Main and Connect windows 2 Type the IP address of the APCC into the IP Address field and accept the default value in the TCP Port field Click Connect 3 After clicking Connect wait a moment for the Main window Figure 7 7 Map view ...

Page 50: ...ller card on your image map The Controller Card Configuration window displays Figure 7 8 Controller Card Configuration window Entering controller card information To enter controller card information select the controller card image on the map and enter the information into the Configuration Panel or drag and drop a sensor onto the controller card icon and then enter the information ...

Page 51: ...ted to the contact closure card Disabled the channel is not operational When a channel is disabled its contact closure relay and status relay are continuously open The factory default configuration enable channels one and two Ensure that any unused or unavailable channels are disabled Configuring Channel Mode Enabled channels operate in one of the following modes Pulse the contact closure relay pu...

Page 52: ... do not apply to channels operating in pulse mode Configuring Channel Holdover Duration The Channel Holderover parameter allows an extension to the channel holdover duration when it is activated by the events from a particular sensor Values from 0 0 to 0 75 are available for selection Defining Sensor to Channel Mappings To map sensors to an APCC or EX card perform the following steps 1 Select a se...

Page 53: ...number a Slot number and a Channel from the drop down lists NOTE The C button clears the data in that row 4 Click Apply to save configuration NOTE To assign a sensor to multiple controller channels supply entries to the additional Card Addresses areas Exiting TrafficDOT End the TrafficDOT session by selecting Disconnect from the Connect menu ...

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Page 55: ...ays when an APCC operates in X mode When a card is configured in X mode the front panel channel LEDs display one of the patterns shown in the figure below Match the pattern of the front panel channel LEDs to a pattern in the figure Use the corresponding value found under the heading Address as the slot number portion of the Card ID Refer to Examples after the figure ...

Page 56: ...ller Card APCC Installation Guide Sensys Networks Inc Figure A 1 Channel LED display slot number combinations Examples 1 All fours channel LEDs lighted indicates slot number 15 2 Single lighted LED on channel 2 indicates slot number 4 ...

Page 57: ...ions of switch settings on the circuit board dip switch SW1 Settings for Shelf Number The figure below depicts SW1 settings that identify the shelf number portion of the unique card address NOTE The small slide switches are referred to by number 1 4 starting with the left most switch Switches three and four of SW1 are not used in setting the shelf number ...

Page 58: ...ches 1 and 2 only Settings for TS1 and TS2 Controllers The following figure depicts SW1 settings that identify the type of traffic controller Type 170 and TS1 controllers are set the same way Figure B 2 SW1 settings for TS controller types switch 3 only NOTE Slide switches one two and four are not used in setting the controller type ...

Page 59: ...s combinations of switch settings on the circuit board dip switch SW2 Settings for Slot Number Circuit board switch SW2 is used to designate the slot number portion of a contact closure card s Card ID The switch combinations and the slot number values they represent are shown in the following figure Slot number values appear beneath the switches ...

Page 60: ...Appendix C 52 Access Point Controller Card APCC Installation Guide Sensys Networks Inc Figure C 1 SW2 settings for slot number ...

Page 61: ...er Defined by the traffic controller or installer 2 Channel 1 2 3 4 3 Channel State Enabled Disabled 4 Channel Mode Pulse Presence 4a Presence Mode Modifier applicable only to channels in presence mode 4b Modifier Type None Delay Expansion 4c Modifier Duration 0 31 seconds in 1 sec increments Delay 0 7 5 seconds in 0 5 second increments Expansion 5 Channel Holdover Setting 0 75 seconds in 05 secon...

Page 62: ...ion worksheet Table 5 Sensor to channel mapping worksheet Distance from Sensys APCC without Isolator 328 feet 100 meters 10BaseT List of Wireless Sensor for the Channel use SensorIDs of each sensor Card ID Channel 1 4 Sensor ID Channel Extension opt Location Lane Description opt Configuration Element Options Value ...

Page 63: ...ard APCC 55 Sensys Networks Inc Installation Guide Appendix E Contact Closure Card External Interfaces This appendix shows the connector pin assignments for the external interfaces of contact closure master and expansion cards ...

Page 64: ...link Daisy chain RS485 Down link 9 Daisy chain RS485 Downlink Daisy chain RS485 Down link 10 Address 1 Address 1 11 AC power neutral AC power neutral 12 AC power line AC power line 13 Not connected Not connected 14 Not connected Not connected 15 Address 2 Address 2 16 Not connected Channel 3 status 17 Not connected Not connected 18 Not connected Not connected 19 Not connected Not connected 20 Not ...

Page 65: ...ot connected L Chassis Ground Chassis Ground M AC power neutral AC power neutral N AC power line AC power line P Not connected Not connected R Not connected Not connected S Channel 3 collector Channel 3 collector T Channel 3 emitter Channel 3 emitter U Not connected Not connected V Not connected Not connected W Channel 2 collector Channel 2 collector X Channel 2 emitter Channel 2 emitter Y Channel...

Page 66: ...n on EX Card 1 Not connected Daisy Chain RS485 Downlink 2 Not connected Daisy Chain RS485 Downlink 3 Not connected Daisy Chain Uplink 4 RS485 Not connected 5 RS485 Not connected 6 Not connected Daisy Chain RS485 Uplink 7 48V Not connected 8 48V Return Not connected Pin Function on CC and EX Cards 1 Daisy Chain RS485 Downlink 2 Daisy Chain RS485 Downlink 3 Daisy Chain RS485 Uplink 4 Not connected 5...

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