User Manual
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a) The detection loop must be positioned in such a way
that the communicator is above the center of the
detection loop when the front of the cars/motorcycle
crossesthenishline.Makesurecars/motorcycle
cannot pass outside the detection loop. Extend the
detection loop outside the track if necessary.
b) One loop can be used for a track width of max. 10m
(33ft). For wider tracks use 2 or 3 (max.) loops. When
2 or 3 detection loops need to be installed, make
them of even length with 10 cm (4”) overlap.
c) With a seperate loop in the pitlane, connected to
the BNC connector marked, loop 3 (PIT) on the
host, passings registered in the pit lane can be
identiedassuchbythehost.
d) The detection loop is sensitive to interference,
sometimes emitted by nearby cables. When possible,
keep other cables 5 m (15 ft) away. Also, make sure
cars/motorcycles or other parts on the track will not
get closer than 5 m (15 ft) to the detection loop, to
avoid false inputs.
e) For dirt tracks, the detection loop is best installed in
plastic conduits at a maximum of 30cm (1ft) below
the surface. The maximum depth should be
chosen in a way that the cars/motorcycles
cannot dig out the detection loop. However please
respect the maximum distance between loop and
communicator, which is 60cm (2ft) for cars and 120cm
(4ft) for motorcycles.
LEARNED BY EXPERIENCE
When pulling the detection loop wire through the plastic
conduit, it is a good idea to pull another non-metal wire
through. This wire then can be used to install a new loop wire
in case it gets damaged.