Optex Virtual Loop - 6 Preparation before Operation; Concept of Detection Range

Road Width Detection range setting
2.5m (8.2ft.) 4.0m (13.1ft.) or less
3.0m (9.8ft.) 5.0m (16.4ft.) or less
3.5m (11.5ft.) 6.0m (19.7ft.) or less
4.0m (13.1ft.) 7.0m (23ft.) or less
4.5m (14.8ft.) 8.0m (26.2ft.) or less
5.0m (16.4ft.)
5.5m (18ft.)
6.0m (19.7ft.)
6.5m (21.3ft.)
7.0m (23ft.)
Install as 90°
Application
Bar gate - Activation 90° 45°
Bar gate - Protection 90° 45°
Slide gate - Activation 90° 45°
Slide gate - Protection 90° 45°
Swing gate - Activation 90° 45°
Swing gate - Protection 90° 45°
Swing gate - Shadow 90° 45°
Traffic control
Angle
30°
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6-1
Applications
• Select the application that matches how the sensor is to be used. Do not use the product for purposes
other than the selectable applications. Some models are not suitable for some applications.
6-2
Concept of detection range
• Be sure to set the installation angle and detection range according to the installation conditions.
• The installation angle and corresponding layout for each application are shown below.
• After configuring the settings, check the performance with an actual vehicle (refer to P.19, 20).
Installing at 45
°
Installing at 30
°
Detection range when installing at 45 ° and 30
°
When installing at 45 degrees, set the detection range by referring to the table below.
NOTE
Preparation before operation
6
Barrier - Activation : Opening a barrier / actvating a gate system
Barrier - Protection : For vehicle protection
Slide gate - Activation : Opening a slide gate / actvating a gate system
Slide gate - Protection : For vehicle protection
Swing gate - Activation : Opening a swing gate / actvating a gate system
Swing gate - Protection : For vehicle protection
Swing gate - Shadow : Preventing a swing gate from closing
*This appication is called as Shadow loop or Center loop.
Car warning : Notifing vehicle approach for pedestrian and detecting approaching vehicle only.
Recommended setting
Detection range = Road width - 1.5m (5’ )
Detection range
90°
45°
Detection range
Road Width Detection range setting
2.5m (8.2ft.) 2.5m (8.2ft.) or less
3.0m (9.8ft.) 3.0m (9.8ft.) or less
3.5m (11.5ft.) 4.0m (13.1ft.) or less
4.0m (13.1ft.) 4.5m (14.8ft.) or less
4.5m (14.8ft.) 5.5m (18ft.) or less
5.0m (16.4ft.) 6.0m (19.7ft.) or less
5.5m (18ft.) 7.0m (23ft.) or less
6.0m (19.7ft.) 7.5m (24.6ft.) or less
6.5m (21.3ft.) 8.0m (26.2ft.) or less
7.0m (23ft.) Install as 90°