GTO GTO Stud Sensor User Manual


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Wireless Exit Sensor
Above is a typical location where installing a conventional
“wired” exit sensor would require cutting and trenching
across more than 50 feet of asphalt driveway.
Gate Opener
Receiver
Driveway
Transmitter
100’ Max
Wireless
RANGE:
12 ft. radius
(max)
SENSOR:
2 feet from
driveway (max)
and 12” deep
Open Gate
Outside
Sensor Range
25 ft. from
gate (min)
Sensor and Module Placement Overview
•DeterminetheoptimumlocationfortheVEHICLESENSORusingtheinformationfoundabovein“Sensorand
TransmitterPlacementOverview”.Thendigaholeapproximately10-12inchesdeepand24incheslongwithin
2feetandparalleltotheedgeofthedriveway.Next,digatrenchnomorethan15ftfromthisholetothelocation
whereyouwillinstallthetransmittermodule.KeeptheVEHICLESENSORandthecableuncoveredatthistime.
IMPORTANT: Clear an area 20 feet in all directions of metal tools, toys and automobiles, to prevent magnetic disturbance
during testing and installation.
Sensor Placement
Determining Sensor Location
For Optimum Performance:
•LocatetheSENSORasfaraspossibleawayfrompowertransformers,powerlines,underground
gasline,andtelephonelines.
•LocatetheSENSORawayfromgeneralmovingtrafctopreventunwantedactivation.Remember
thattheSENSORdetectsMAGNETICDISTURBANCEScausedbyavehicle’smassandvelocity.
•Rangedistanceisapproximateandwillvaryduetooutsideinterference,typeofsoil,vehiclemass,
speed,etc.
•ItisrecommendedthatyouruntheSignalCableinsidePVCconduittopreventaccidentaldamage.
•DonotrunSignalCableinconduitwithotherwiressuchasACpowerorothercontrolwires.
•TheSIGNALCABLECANNOTBESPLICED.Ifyouneedmorewire,contacttheGTOSales
Departmentat1-800-543-GATE(4283).
NOTE: Place the transmitter on
the same side of the driveway in
the line of sight of the receiver to
maximize the range.
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