Nortech ATR434P Users Guide

The base-station is a robust, weatherproof device capable of being mounted outdoors and

C, 0 - 98% RH). The casing is

constructed of an ABS plastic, which is impact- and UV-resistant. O-ring seals are

in

the base.) Access to the electronics is via screws hidden behind clip-in panels on the front

be either wall, pole or gantry mounted. It must be positioned so that it ‘looks into’

Boom

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AUTOTAG-P BASE-STATION (ATR430P Series) INSTALLATION GUIDE

This guide covers the following units:

ATR431P 115V AC Base-Station Unit
ATR432P 230V AC Base-Station Unit
ATR434P 12-24V DC Base-Station Unit

1. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

3mm Allen key M4 x 20mm machine screws Power cable
3mm flat screwdriver M4 nuts Screened Communications Cable
Side-cutters M4 washers (wide)

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

withstanding wide temperature / humidity ranges (-40°C to +70°
incorporated to ensure minimal ingress of water and dust. (Cable access is via knockouts
cover.
The unit may

the vehicle.

Loop

Vehicle

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8 m max.

Figure 1. Positioning

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3. MOUNTING
Wall mounting:

Wall mounting is possible when the wall is within the specified range of the furthest side of the
vehicles to be monitored. The presence of metal re-inforcing in the wall has negligible effect on
the operation of the base-station.

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Pole or gantry mounting:

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6. FCC REGULATIONS

Determine the area in which the unit must detect. The base-station unit should be placed

facing the middle of this area (Figure 1)
Unclip the two screw covers. Remove screws and front cover.
Knockouts are provided on the base. Remove the appropriate knockouts, including that of

the cable access hole.
Route power and communications cables through the cable access hole.
Bolt base to wall via knockouts.
Connect cables according to wiring diagram (see Section 3).
Before applying power: Set the DIP switches according to the type of installation required.

If the ‘triggered’ setting is to be used, ensure the arming input is connected and that the

trigger system (e.g. loop detector) is functioning.
Apply power. The RED LED should be illuminated.
Holding a tag in front of the unit should cause the GREEN LED to flash and a beep to be

heard. This indicates that the base-station is receiving code from the tag.

The PCB does NOT need to be unscrewed from the front cover at any point. Doing so will

result in the warranty being voided.

When mounting on a pole, ensure that the flange has a minimum diameter of 120 mm
A hole in the centre of the flange with min. diameter of 30 mm will allow for hidden cable

access.
Ensure that the unit faces the window area of the vehicles to be monitored.
Mounting instructions are the same as for the above.

When this system is used in the United States of America, only the following
models may be used:

AUTOTAG-P BASE STATION MODELS

FT Number Part Number Voltage Protocol

708FT0233 ATR434P-C2 12-24V DC Clock & Data / Wiegand and RS-232
708FT0234 ATR434P-C2 12-24V DC

AUTOTAG-P TRANSPONDER MODELS

FT Number Part Number

708FT0210 AT430P Programmable Tag
708FT0211 AT430P Programmable Tag (McGann)

Model

Clock & Data / Wiegand and RS-232
(McGann)

User in the United States of America.

Please note the following important caution:-

Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by

Nortech International (Pty) Ltd, in writing, could void the user’s authority

to operate the product.

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