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DA-500 Drive-Alert Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many Sensor/Transmitters can be used?
A: Three hard-cabled sensors. However there is no way to discriminate which Sensor/Transmitter is causing the alert to sound.
Q: How many sound devices can be used?
A: See the following list and quantities supported:
•DA-063 8 inch Bell
QTY 2
•DA-052V Hard-Wired Remote Whistle
QTY 5
•DA-078 Wireless Plug-InChime
QTY Unlimited
•DA-071 Wireless Light Switch
QTY Unlimited
•DA-072 Wireless Lamp Module
QTY Unlimited
•DA-655 Wired Chime
QTY 3, with a maximum of 50 feet of wire
•Miscellaneous Sounder
QTY # That adds to 100mA(max) load
Q: Does the unit have the capability when it determines an alarm is to be sounded, to trigger another device.
A: Each unit DOES have this capability as the 3 contacts from the alarm relay are available for use at the Terminal Block (Terminals 6-8). In models
that DO have an internal Whistle and corresponding switch these contacts normally 24 Volts but can become Form C dry contacts when
the Whistle Switch is in the OFF position. In those models that DO NOT have an internal Whistle, and corresponding switch, these contacts will
always be swi24 Volts.
Q: Can a camera be activated by the Drive Alert.
A; Yes, by using the Form C dry contact mode or by buffering with an external relay in the non-dry contact mode.
Q: Can a gate be activated by the Drive Alert.
A: Yes, by using the Form C dry contact mode or by buffering with an external relay in the non-dry contact mode but safety care should be taken
for the event a person or vehicle in the gate’s path.
Q: Can vehicles be counted using the Drive Alert.
A: Yes, by using the Form C dry contact mode or by buffering with an external relay in the non-dry contact mode.
Q: Can the Drive Alert provide a contact closure for detection to open/lift an arm and then close it when the vehicle has cleared the area.
A: No, it does not provide intelligence beyond the simple sensing that the magnetic field has been disturbed. Once disturbed a closure occurs for
a user defined time up to 12 seconds at which time the gate or arm will then return to its home position. For these types of functions external logic
and timing is required.
Q: Can the Drive Alert sense which way the vehicle is traveling?
A: No, it does not include this capability and would require either external methods or the use of two systems and most likely external logic to
sequence the two systems for this determination.
Q: How can I determine if something NOT a magnetic metal is moving?
A: Within the range of the sensor, attach a magnet or a metal that has magnetic characteristics such as steel. Now whenever it moves the sensor
senses it, transmits to the Receiver/Control Panel and the alarm is set off.
Q: Does the Drive Alert sense people?
A: No, it doesn’t sense people or animals, only changes that result in a magnetic field disturbance. IF detecting people or animals is needed with a
Drive Alert, then a magnet or significant magnetic metal must be on the person/animal.
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