AX SERIES SPECIFICATION

This is a Performance Specification. It is not intended to be used as Operating Grounded Loop Operation: The loop isolation transformer allows operation with poor
Instructions. quality loops (which may include one short to ground at a single point).
Loop Frequency: Four (4) operating frequencies (normally in the range of 20 to 100 Lightning Protection: The detector can tolerate, without damage, a 10 microfarad
kilohertz) are selectable by means of two front panel mounted DIP switches. capacitor charged to 1,000 volts being discharged directly into the loop input terminals.
Sensitivity: Four (4) detection sensitivity levels are selectable by means of two front panel Electrical Isolation: The loop is isolated by means of the loop isolation transformer. The
mounted DIP switches. Vehicle detection results from a sufficient negative change in loop outputs are isolated by means of the output relays.
inductance (-∆L/L). (See SENSITIVITY, -∆L/L table.) Relay Output: Rated for maximum continuous current of 6.0 amps, 300 VAC maximum,
Sensitivity Boost: A front panel mounted DIP switch may be turned on to increase 150 VDC maximum, and 180 Watts maximum switched power.
sensitivity during the Detect State. When a vehicle enters the loop detection zone, the Power: 120 VAC version (AX-3): 89 to 135 VAC, 4 Watts maximum.
detector sensitivity is automatically boosted to a higher level than the vacant loop setting. 240 VAC version (AX-8): 180 to 270 VAC, 4 Watts maximum.
The boosted sensitivity level is maintained throughout the Detect State. When the vehicle 12 VDC / 24 VDC / 24 VAC version (AX-4): 10 to 16 VDC, 80 milliamps
leaves the loop detection zone, the sensitivity immediately returns to the vacant loop maximum / 20 to 34 VDC, 50 milliamps maximum / 18 to 32 VAC, 4 Watts
setting. This feature is particularly useful in preventing dropouts during the passage of maximum.
high bed vehicles. Ruggedized Construction: The detector enclosure is made from a high temperature
Presence / Pulse Modes: The detector output has two modes of operation that are rated plastic. Printed circuit boards are 0.062 inch thick FR4 material with 2 oz. copper
selectable by means of a front panel mounted DIP switch; Presence and Pulse. on both sides and plated through holes. Circuit board and components are conformal
Detector Output Presence Hold Times / Pulse Modes: An internal DIP switch can be coated with polyurethane.
used to select the detector output presence hold time or pulse mode. When set to operate Operating Temperature: -30º F to +180º F (-34º C to +82º C).
in Presence mode, the internal DIP switch can be used to select one of two presence hold Connector: Rear mounted 11 Pin Amphenol connector (See PIN ASSIGNMENTS table.)
times; Limited Presence or True Presence™. Limited Presence will typically hold the Size: 2.50 inches (6.35 cm) high x 1.55 inches (3.94 cm) wide x 3.50 inches (8.89 cm)
output in the Detect state for one to three hours. True Presence™ will hold the output in deep (excluding connector).
the Detect state as long as the vehicle is present in the loop detection zone and power is Weight: 7.6 oz (215.5 gm).
not removed or reset applied. True Presence™ time applies only for normal size
automobiles and trucks and for normal size loops (approximately 12 to 120 sq. ft.). When
set to operate in Pulse mode, the internal DIP switch can be used to configure the 250 TABLES
millisecond pulse output to occur when the vehicle enters the loop detection zone
(Pulse-on-Entry) or when the vehicle leaves the loop detection zone (Pulse-on-Exit).
Fail-Safe / Fail-Secure Operation: The detector is factory configured for Fail-Safe or ∆L/L:
SENSITIVITY, -∆
Fail-Secure operation. When the detector is configured to operate in Fail-Safe mode, the Sensitivity
0 1* 2 3
output will assume a Detect output state (relay Normally Open contacts closed, relay Setting
Normally Closed contacts open) during a power loss or loop fault condition. When the ∆L/L
-∆ 0.32% 0.16% * 0.08% 0.02%
detector is configured to operate in Fail-Secure mode, the output will not respond to power
losses or loop failures (relay Normally Open contacts open, relay Normally Closed * Denotes factory default.
Note: Changing a sensitivity switch will reset the detector.
contacts closed).
Call Delay: A two second delay of the detector output can be activated by setting an
internal DIP switch. Output delay is the time the detector output is delayed after a vehicle
first enters the loop detection zone. If the Delay feature is activated, the output will only PIN ASSIGNMENTS:
be turned on after the two second delay time has passed with a vehicle continuously
Pin Function
present in the loop detection zone. If a vehicle leaves the loop detection zone during the
delay interval, detection is aborted and the next vehicle to enter the loop detection zone 1 AC Line / DC +
will initiate a new full two second delay interval. By flashing the Detect LED at a four Hz 2 AC Neutral / DC Common
rate with a 50% duty cycle, the detector indicates that a vehicle is being detected but that 3 No Connection
the output is being delayed.
4 No Connection
Power Indicator: The green Power LED is Off when the detector has no power supplied
or when the power level is below 75% of its nominal value. The Power LED is On when 5 Relay, Common
the detector is being supplied with a suitable level of power. 6 Relay, Normally Open (N.O.)
Detect Indicator: The red Detect LED is Off when the loop detection zone is vacant. The 7 Loop
Detect LED is On when a vehicle is being detected. The Detect LED flashing at a four Hz
8 Loop
rate with a 50% duty cycle indicates that the delay interval is currently timing.
Fail Indicator: The red Fail LED indicates whether or not the loop is currently within 9 No Connection
tolerance. If the loop is within tolerance, the Fail LED will be Off. If out of tolerance, the 10 Relay, Normally Closed (N.C.)
LED indicates a current loop failure by turning On (Open Loop) or flashing at a one Hz rate 11 No Connection
(Shorted Loop). If and when the loop returns to an in tolerance state, the FAIL LED will Note: Relay contacts shown are with power applied, loop(s) connected, and no vehicle present.
flash at a three Hz rate to indicate an intermittent loop fault has occurred and has been
corrected. This flash rate will continue until another loop fault occurs, the detector is reset,
or the detector loses power.
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS:
Detector Reset: Changing the position of any DIP Switch (except the Frequency DIP
switches) will reset the detector. The detector can also be reset by pressing the front FRONT PANEL MOUNTED DIP SWITCHES:
panel mounted pushbutton labled RESET. After changing the Frequency selection Switch ON OFF Factory Default
switches (DIP switches 1 & 2), the detector must be reset. 1 OFF
Detect Memory: The Detect State of the detector is maintained during momentary power Four (4) Frequency Selections
2 OFF
interruptions of up to two seconds. 3 Output Presence Output Pulse OFF
Self Tuning: The detector automatically tunes and is operational within two seconds after
4 Sensitivity Boost No Boost OFF
application of power or after being reset. Full sensitivity and hold time requires 30
5 ON
seconds of operation. Four (4) Sensitivity Selections
Environmental & Tracking: The detector is fully self-compensating for environmental 6 OFF
changes and loop drift over the full temperature range and the entire loop inductance INTERNAL DIP SWITCHES:
range. Switch ON OFF Factory Default
Loop Inductance Range: 20 to 2000 microhenries with a Q factor of 5 or greater. Output Pulse-on-Exit or Output Pulse-on-Entry or
Loop Feeder Length: Up to 2500 feet (762 m) maximum with proper feeder cable and 1 OFF
Output Limited Presence Output True Presence™
appropriate loops. 2 Two Second Call Delay No Delay OFF
Loop Input: Transformer isolated. The minimum capacitance added by the detector is
0.068 microfarad.

Reno A & E Model AX Series - Specifications are subject to change to reflect improvements and upgrades. Visit our Website at www.renoae.com for the most current information on all of our products. P/N 551-0110-00 4/29/05