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Appendix B – Optional Inductive Loop Vehicle Detector Installation
For Specific Installation Instructions, Refer to Manufacturer’s Documentation
Cut the rectangle for Inductive Loop Vehicle Detector per manufacturer’s instructions and
ensure that the loop makes proper connection to the cut that runs under the Control Cabinet.
Ensure there is enough spare loop wire to reach the control panel, leaving at least 12 inches of
slack (beyond what is required to reach the control panel termination point) as a service loop.
Specific installation instructions can be found at the following Internet sites.
http://www.editraffic.com/
http://www.renoae.com
B.1 Inductive Loop Vehicle Detector (Saw Cut Control Loop) General
Guidelines
Use the table below as a guideline for cutting the saw cut loop to correspond with the Spike
Systems PBG system being installed.
Saw Cut
Guideline
Spike Systems Model Saw Cut Rectangle Dimensions
PBG-­‐100 (10’) 32”-­‐48” x 6’
PBG-­‐120 (12’) 32”-­‐48” x 6’
PBG-­‐140 (14’) 32”-­‐48” x 6’ or custom size (Note 1)
PBG-­‐160 (16’) 32”-­‐48” x 6’ or custom size (Note 1)
Note 1 – All systems that include an Inductive Loop Vehicle Detector option ship with sufficient
material for a 4’ x 6’ saw cut loop. It may be advisable in some cases to create a custom saw cut
loop for certain installations. To do this, locally acquire sufficient lengths of 18 or 16-­‐gauge wire
(14 gauge is acceptable if 16 or 18 gauge are not available). Hand-­‐twist the locally acquired wire
per manufacturer’s specification for twists per foot. Install the module within Control Cabinet as
per normal instructions.
When all saw cuts have been made, blow out any debris and moisture from the sawed area with
an air compressor or similar device. Ensure that no sharp objects are in the cut tracks.
Place Inductive Loop Vehicle Detector wires in place by positioning the wires over the cuts,
ensuring the proper twists per foot per manufacturer instructions. Standard 4’ x 6’ loops are
shipped with proper wire twists in place.
Using a pizza wheel, putty knife or screwdriver, carefully press wires into cut groves.