Vehicle Detection

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    Vehicle detection equipment tells a gate operator when a car is in the lane, so the gate opens for exit traffic and holds open while a vehicle is in the path. Protec Controls carries loop detectors from Reno A&E, Diablo Controls, EMX and EDI, preformed loops from Reno A&E and BD Loops, EMX buried probes, AES e-Loop wireless kits, and loop wire and sealant. Installers and property managers use it on free-exit and safety lanes.

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    AES EL00C e-Loop Commercial wireless vehicle sensor
    AES EL00C e-Loop Commercial wireless vehicle sensor - view 2
    AES EL00C e-Loop Commercial Wireless Loop Only - Exit Only
    AES
    AES EL00C-K e-Loop Commercial wireless loop kit
    AES EL00C-K e-Loop Commercial wireless loop kit - view 2
    AES EL00C-K e-Loop Commercial Wireless Loop Kit - Exit Only
    AES
    AES EL00C-RAD e-Loop Commercial wireless vehicle sensor
    AES EL00C-RAD e-Loop Commercial wireless vehicle sensor - view 2
    AES EL00C-RAD e-Loop Commercial Wireless Loop Only - Presence Mode
    AES
    AES EL00C-RAD-K e-Loop Commercial wireless loop kit
    AES EL00C-RAD-K e-Loop Commercial wireless loop kit - view 2
    AES EL00C-RAD-K e-Loop Commercial Wireless Loop Kit - Presence Mode
    AES
    AES e-Loop In-Ground wireless vehicle sensor
    AES EL00IG e-Loop In-Ground Wireless Loop Only - Exit Only
    AES
    AES e-Loop In-Ground wireless loop kit
    AES e-Loop In-Ground wireless vehicle sensor
    AES EL00IG-K e-Loop In-Ground Wireless Loop Kit w/ ETRANS50 - Exit Only
    AES
    AES e-Loop In-Ground wireless vehicle sensor
    AES EL00IG-RAD e-Loop In-Ground Wireless Loop Only - Presence Mode
    AES
    AES e-Loop In-Ground wireless loop kit
    AES e-Loop In-Ground wireless vehicle sensor
    AES EL00IG-RAD-K e-Loop In-Ground Wireless Loop Kit w/ ETRANS50 - Presence Mode
    AES
    AES e-Loop Mini wireless vehicle sensor
    AES EL00M e-Loop Mini Residential Wireless Loop Only - Exit Mode
    AES
    AES e-Loop Mini wireless loop kit
    AES e-Loop Mini wireless loop kit - view 2
    AES EL00M-K e-Loop Mini Residential Wireless Loop Kit - Exit Only
    AES
    Sold Out
    AES e-Loop Mini wireless vehicle sensor
    AES EL00M-RAD e-Loop Mini Residential Wireless Loop Only - Presence Mode ***Discontinued - Replace w/ EL00C-RAD***
    AES
    Sold Out
    AES e-Loop Mini wireless loop kit
    AES e-Loop Mini wireless loop kit - view 2
    AES EL00M-RAD-K e-Loop Mini Residential Wireless Loop Kit - Presence Mode ***Discontinued - Replace w/ EL00C-RAD-K***
    AES
    1/4 in loop backer rod
    Backer Rod 1/4" Loop Backer Rod - (Sold by the FT)
    Protec Controls
    3/8 in loop backer rod
    Backer Rod 3/8" Loop Backer Rod (Sold by the FT)
    Protec Controls
    BASE LD-1800 plug-in loop detector
    BASE LD-1800 plug-in loop detector - view 2
    BASE LD-1800 Plug in loop detector ***Discontinued - Replaced by EDI LMA-1800***
    BASE
    BD Loops 3/16 in Pro Diamond Saw Blade 14 in
    BD Loops 3/16 in Pro Diamond Saw Blade 14 in - view 2
    BD Loops 3/16" Pro Diamond Blades 14" Diameter
    BD Loops
    BD Loops BD-LG2 Two-Part Loop Sealant
    BD Loops BD-LG2 Two-Part Loop Sealant - view 2
    BD LOOPS BD-LG2 Two component polyurethane, detector loop, runway light sealant
    BD Loops
    Sale
    BD Loops BD-LS Loop Shield Sealant Black
    BD Loops BD-LS Loop Shield Sealant Black - view 2
    BD LOOPS BD-LS Loop Shield Sealant - BLACK
    BD Loops
    Sale
    BD Loops BD-LS Loop Shield Sealant Gray
    BD Loops BD-LS Loop Shield Sealant Gray - view 2
    BD LOOPS BD-LS Loop Shield Sealant - GRAY
    BD Loops
    BD Loops BD-LS-GUN Loop Sealant Dispensing Gun
    BD Loops BD-LS-GUN Dripless 30 oz Loop Sealant Dispensing Gun for BD-LS
    BD Loops
    BD Loops BD-Megger Analog Megohmmeter Loop Tester
    BD Loops BD-Megger Analog Megohmmeter Loop Tester - view 2
    BD Loops BD-Megger Analog Megohmmeter Loop Tester
    BD Loops
    BD Loops E-Z Detector Checker
    BD Loops E-Z Detector Checker - view 2
    BD Loops E-Z Detector Checker
    BD Loops
    BD Loops EL 14-60 direct burial preformed loop
    BD Loops EL 14-60 direct burial preformed loop - view 2
    BD LOOPS EL 14-60 PREFORMED DIRECT BURIAL LOOP 3'X4' w/ 60' LEAD
    BD Loops
    BD Loops EL 16-60 direct burial preformed loop
    BD Loops EL 16-60 direct burial preformed loop - view 2
    BD LOOPS EL 16-60 PREFORMED DIRECT BURIAL LOOP 3'X5' OR 4'X4' w/ 60' LEAD
    BD Loops
    BD Loops EL 18-60 preformed direct burial loop
    BD Loops EL 18-60 preformed direct burial loop - view 2
    BD LOOPS EL 18-60 PREFORMED DIRECT BURIAL LOOP 3'X6' OR 4'X5' w/ 60' LEAD
    BD Loops
    BD Loops EL 20-60 preformed direct burial loop
    BD Loops EL 20-60 preformed direct burial loop - view 2
    BD LOOPS EL 20-60 PREFORMED DIRECT BURIAL LOOP 3'x7' OR 4'x6' w/ 60' LEAD
    BD Loops
    BD Loops EL 24-100 direct burial preformed loop
    BD Loops EL 24-100 direct burial preformed loop - view 2
    BD LOOPS EL 24-100 PREFORMED DIRECT BURIAL LOOP 4'X8' OR 6'X6' w/ 100' LEAD
    BD Loops
    BD Loops EL 24-60 preformed direct burial loop
    BD Loops EL 24-60 preformed direct burial loop - view 2
    BD LOOPS EL 24-60 PREFORMED DIRECT BURIAL LOOP 4'X8' OR 6'X6' w/ 60' LEAD
    BD Loops
    BD Loops EL 28-100 direct burial preformed loop
    BD Loops EL 28-100 direct burial preformed loop - view 2
    BD LOOPS EL 28-100 PREFORMED DIRECT BURIAL LOOP 4'X10' OR 6'X8' w/ 100' LEAD
    BD Loops
    BD Loops EL 28-60 preformed direct burial loop
    BD Loops EL 28-60 preformed direct burial loop - view 2
    BD LOOPS EL 28-60 PREFORMED DIRECT BURIAL LOOP 4' X 10' OR 6' X 8' w/ 60' Lead
    BD Loops
    BD Loops EL 32-100 direct burial preformed loop
    BD Loops EL 32-100 direct burial preformed loop - view 2
    BD LOOPS EL 32-100 PREFORMED DIRECT BURIAL LOOP 4'X12' OR 6'X10' w/ 100' LEAD
    BD Loops
    BD Loops EL 32-60 direct burial preformed loop
    BD Loops EL 32-60 direct burial preformed loop - view 2
    BD LOOPS EL 32-60 PREFORMED DIRECT BURIAL LOOP 4'X12' OR 6'X10' w/ 60' LEAD
    BD Loops
    BD Loops EL 36-100 direct burial preformed loop
    BD Loops EL 36-100 direct burial preformed loop - view 2
    BD LOOPS EL 36-100 PREFORMED DIRECT BURIAL LOOP 6'X12' w/ 100' LEAD
    BD Loops
    BD Loops EL 36-60 direct burial preformed loop
    BD Loops EL 36-60 direct burial preformed loop - view 2
    BD LOOPS EL 36-60 PREFORMED DIRECT BURIAL LOOP 6'X12' w/ 60' LEAD
    BD Loops
    BD Loops EL 40-100 direct burial preformed loop
    BD Loops EL 40-100 direct burial preformed loop - view 2
    BD LOOPS EL 40-100 PREFORMED DIRECT BURIAL LOOP 6' X 14' w/ 100' LEAD
    BD Loops
    BD Loops EL 40-60 direct burial preformed loop
    BD Loops EL 40-60 direct burial preformed loop - view 2
    BD LOOPS EL 40-60 PREFORMED DIRECT BURIAL LOOP 6' X 14' w/ 60' LEAD
    BD Loops
    BD Loops EL 44-100 direct burial preformed loop
    BD Loops EL 44-100 direct burial preformed loop - view 2
    BD LOOPS EL 44-100 PREFORMED DIRECT BURIAL LOOP 6' X 16' w/ 100' LEAD
    BD Loops
    BD Loops EL 44-60 preformed direct burial loop
    BD Loops EL 44-60 preformed direct burial loop - view 2
    BD LOOPS EL 44-60 PREFORMED DIRECT BURIAL 6' X 16' w/ 60' LEAD
    BD Loops
    BD Loops EL 52-100 direct burial preformed loop
    BD Loops EL 52-100 direct burial preformed loop - view 2
    BD LOOPS EL 52-100 PREFORMED DIRECT BURIAL LOOP 6' X 20' w/ 100' LEAD
    BD Loops
    BD Loops EL 52-60 direct burial preformed loop
    BD Loops EL 52-60 direct burial preformed loop - view 2
    BD LOOPS EL 52-60 PREFORMED DIRECT BURIAL LOOP 6' X 20' w/ 60' LEAD
    BD Loops

    How to Choose Vehicle Detection for a Gate

    Loop, Probe or Wireless Sensor

    An inductive loop cut into the pavement, wired to a loop detector, is the standard method and works on concrete and asphalt. A buried probe senses the change a vehicle's steel makes in the earth's magnetic field. It goes in a small bore, so it suits gravel drives and pavers where a loop is hard to place. Wireless sensors run on batteries and send a signal to a receiver at the operator, which saves trenching a lead-in across the drive.

    Match the Detector to the Operator

    • Voltage: low-voltage 12 to 24V AC/DC or 120VAC.
    • Connector: a universal 11-pin plug-in on a socket, a wire harness, or a plug-in card for one operator brand.
    • Channels: one loop per channel, or a dual-channel unit to run two loops from one detector.

    Compare loop detectors by these three points before anything else.

    Where the Loops Go

    A typical automatic gate has an exit loop on the inside to open the gate, plus safety loops on both sides of the gate line that keep it from closing on a car. A swing gate often gets a shadow loop inside the swing area to hold the gate open while a vehicle sits there.

    Saw-Cut Wire or Preformed Loops

    A field-built loop is loop wire laid in a saw cut and sealed. It costs less in material but takes more time, and bare wire can fail when pavement shifts. Preformed loops have the wire sealed in tubing with a twisted lead-in attached. Saw-cut versions go into existing pavement; direct-burial versions are set before a new pour or under pavers.

    Install Supplies

    Plan for sealant, backer rod and a diamond saw blade. A loop tester helps find a damaged loop before you replace a good detector.

    Common Questions

    Does a vehicle loop count as entrapment protection under UL 325?

    No. Loops sense vehicles, not people. Automatic gates still need monitored photo eyes or safety edges, found under gate and door safeties.

    Can I add free exit to an existing gate?

    Yes. Most gate operators have an exit input for a loop detector, probe or wireless sensor.

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