Optex OVS-02GT Virtual Loop 2.0 Manuals & Support

The Optex OVS-02GT Virtual Loop 2.0 is an above-ground vehicle presence sensor for gates and barrier arms. It uses 24 GHz radar to detect moving or stopped vehicles from 7 to 26 ft.

You set it up and calibrate it from the OPTEX Virtual Loop app over Bluetooth. It mounts 20 in above the road surface and has two relay outputs.

Identify your model

The OVS-02GT is the second version of the Virtual Loop. It is set up only from the OPTEX Virtual Loop app for iOS or Android. The black housing is standard.

Key specs

Technology	24 GHz FMCW radar
Detection range	7 to 26 ft, set in 20 in steps
Vehicle speed	1.2 to 22 mph, moving or stopped
Mounting height	20 in from road surface to sensor bottom
Power	12 to 24 VAC/VDC; up to 300 mA at 24 V with heater, 90 mA without
Outputs	Solid-state relay (30 VDC, 0.3 A) and mechanical relay (30 VDC, 1 A), N.O./N.C.
Input	Dry contact with link, inhibit and wake modes
Setup	OPTEX Virtual Loop app over Bluetooth
Aim	±96° left and right in 3° steps
Housing	IP66 / NEMA 4 with heater
Operating temperature	-22 to 122 °F

Manuals and documents

Troubleshooting

All settings and calibration are done in the OPTEX Virtual Loop app. Keep the phone within Bluetooth range of the sensor.

Missed vehicles

Check the mounting height. The bottom of the sensor should be 20 in above the road surface.
Check the detection range in the app and recalibrate with the lane clear.
Check the left and right aim toward the vehicle path.

False detections

Set the sensor to ignore people if pedestrians use the lane.
Shorten the range so the gate or barrier arm is outside the detection area.

Power

Run it from 12 to 24 VAC or VDC. The heater draws up to 300 mA at 24 V, so check the accessory supply.

Common questions

Yes. Download the OPTEX Virtual Loop app for iOS or Android. All settings and calibration are done in the app over Bluetooth.

Mount it so the bottom of the sensor is 20 in above the road surface, on a wall, post or barrier housing. It fits a single gang box.

Optex lists it for barrier, slide gate and swing gate activation, protection and swing gate shadow. It detects moving or stopped vehicles from 7 to 26 ft.

It can be set to ignore or detect people in the app.