User's Manual

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Figure 1.6 – Sensor Connector
(Left – Plug end with sockets A-H, Right – Plug and Back shell)
Route the SmartSensor Matrix home run cable from the sensor location back to the
main traffic cabinet. Then attach the cable to the sensor. Do not strip the service
end of the cable until after it has been routed through conduit. The cable should be
one continuous run without any splices.
Once the sensor cable is routed into the cabinet, prepare to label the service end of
the cable. Before you label the sensor, you may want to carefully strip back the
cable jacket and insulation of the service end of the cable (see Figure 1.7). The
wires comprise: one DC power wire pair, two RS-485 communication pairs, and a
Note
The SmartSensor Matrix cable with connector can be purchased in standard
lengths (e.g. 50, 150, or 250 feet). If you need longer cable or would like to
create custom length cables, you can also purchase bulk spools of 1000-foot
cable. When using bulk spools, you will need to purchase the plug end of the
connector and the appropriate crimping tool separately. See Appendix D for
information on crimping.
Note
If you run the cable through the pole, do not drill through the sensor mount, as
the sensor and sensor mount may need to be adjusted in the future.