Unitec Portal Installation Manual
Portal TI Installation Manual
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PORTAL TI
PORTAL TI INSTALLATION MANUAL
Revision C
This manual provides comprehensive installation procedures for the Portal TI. It
includes the process of site planning, site preparation, the mechanical installation of
the Portal TI and the electrical wiring of the unit.
If further assistance is needed, please contact the distributor from which the Portal TI
was purchased.
When calling for assistance, you must have the following information available:
Portal TI Serial Number:
Distributor Name:
DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cau se harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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screen examples, diagrams, or icons, may be reproduced or transmitted in any form,
by any means (electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without prior written
permission of Unitec, Incorporated.
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trademarks of Unitec, Incorporated.
All other products, services, and company names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents
1 Site Planning and Preparation ......................................................................................................1
1.1 General..................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Mounting Options...................................................................................................................1
1.3 Positioning the Portal.............................................................................................................1
1.3.1 In-Bay Applications ......................................................................................................................1
1.3.2 Express Wash Applications..........................................................................................................3
1.4 Electrical Preparation.............................................................................................................4
1.4.1 Conduit Installation.......................................................................................................................4
1.4.2 Power Requirements....................................................................................................................6
1.4.3 Site Wiring Requirements ............................................................................................................6
2 Mechanical Installation..................................................................................................................7
2.1 Hardware Required................................................................................................................7
2.2 Recommended Tools.............................................................................................................7
2.2.1 Mechanical Installation Tools.......................................................................................................7
2.3 Base Installation ....................................................................................................................8
2.4 Brick-In Installation ................................................................................................................9
2.4.1 Brick-in Mounting Options............................................................................................................9
2.4.2 Positioning the Portal.................................................................................................................10
2.4.3 Brick-in Guidelines.....................................................................................................................13
3 Electrical Installation....................................................................................................................17
3.1 Hardware Required..............................................................................................................17
3.2 Recommended Tools...........................................................................................................17
3.3 General................................................................................................................................17
3.4 Connecting Power ...............................................................................................................18
3.5 Network Connection ............................................................................................................20
3.6 Telephone Cable .................................................................................................................21
3.7 Wash Control Wiring............................................................................................................22
3.7.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................22
3.7.2 Wiring the Wash Relay Interface................................................................................................23
3.7.3 Wiring the Wash-In-Use Interface..............................................................................................25
3.8 Intercom Systems................................................................................................................27
3.8.1 Overview....................................................................................................................................27
3.8.2 Intercom Connections................................................................................................................27
3.8.3 Intercom Adjustments................................................................................................................27
3.8.4 Connection Overview................................................................................................................. 28
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3.9 Camera Connection.............................................................................................................30
3.10 Gate Wiring.......................................................................................................................30
3.11 Connecting the Reach Free ID Option..............................................................................30
4 System Test...................................................................................................................................31
Appendix A. Dimensional Schematic of the Portal TI..................................................................33
Appendix B. IPTran Installation......................................................................................................35
Appendix C. Portal Networking......................................................................................................38
Appendix D. Installing a Print Server............................................................................................44
Appendix F. Installation of the Extern al POS..............................................................................46
Index of Figures
Figure 1. Portal Installation at the Wash Entrance.................................................................2
Figure 2. Frame Location for Curb Mount..............................................................................2
Figure 3. Express Exterior Island...........................................................................................3
Figure 4. Conduit Runs..........................................................................................................4
Figure 5. Portal Base Dimensions ......................................................................................... 5
Figure 6. Base Installed in Concrete Pad .............................................................................. 8
Figure 7. Bricked-In Mounting Options ................................................................................ 10
Figure 8. Positioning the Adaptor Plate ...............................................................................11
Figure 9. Door Positioning Options......................................................................................12
Figure 10. Portal Mounting for Bricked-In Installation.........................................................13
Figure 11. Portal Brick-In with Adaptor Plate......................................................................14
Figure 12. Portal Brick-In with Adaptor Plate on Base Frame ............................................ 15
Figure 13. Portal Interior..................................................................................................... 18
Figure 14. Inside the AC Connector....................................................................................19
Figure 15. Line - Neutral - Ground Connections.................................................................19
Figure 16. Network Port Location .......................................................................................20
Figure 17. 2-Port Telephone Line Splitter...........................................................................21
Figure 18. Telephone Line Connection (for Data Modem)................................................... 22
Figure 19. Wash I/O Board Connectors..............................................................................24
Figure 20. 10-Pin Phoenix Connector.................................................................................24
Figure 21. 6-Pin Phoenix Connector...................................................................................26
Figure 22. Intercom Component Locations on the Display IO Board..................................28
Figure 23. Four-Wire Intercom Configuration ..................................................................... 29
Figure 24. Three-Wire Intercom Configuration .................................................................... 29
Figure 25. Two-Wire Intercom Configuration.......................................................................29
Figure 26. BNC Male Plug for Camera Connection.............................................................30
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1 Site Planning and Preparation
1.1 General
This chapter provides guidelines for planning the Portal installation and preparing the
site. Site preparation includes:
• Determining how and where the Portal will be mounted
• Installing conduit runs and required wiring
These instructions serve as general guideline s only. If your wash manufact urer’s
installation requirements differ from these gui delines, alway s meet the wash
manufacturer’s requirements first.
Requirements specified in local electri cal and building co des must be f ollowed and
shall take precedence over the guidelines provided within this document.
Note:
1.2 Mounting Options
Unitec offers a mounting base for the Portal and a “brick-in” kit. The base is availab le
in (2) heights, 35 in. for a standard (grade) mount and 29 in. for curb mounting. The
base consists of a tubular steel frame with a plastic cover. The frame is designed to
be embedded in a concrete pad and as such should be installed when concrete is
poured at the site. In cases where the concrete is already in place, it ’s reco mmended
that holes be drilled into the concrete to secure the legs of the base frame. Refer to
section
The brick-in option includes an adaptor plate that’s designed to provide the proper air
circulation required for the heat exchanger air intake and exhaust. The adaptor plate
can be attached directly to the brick structure or to the top of a curb height base
frame. Refer to section 2.4 for instructions on use of the brick-in adapter plate.
2.3 for base installation instructions.
1.3 Positioning the Portal
1.3.1 In-Bay Applications
For in-bay automatics and other applications where the Portal is installed at the wash
entrance, it should be placed 10’-14’ from the wash to ensure the proper timing and
flow of customers. In applications where the Portal is installed adjacent to a
conveyor, it should be located 18“ from the centerline of the conveyor track. To
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achieve this dimension, the Portal base frame should be located 26 in. from the
conveyor centerline as shown in
Figure 1.
Figure 1. Portal Installation at the Wash Entrance
For curb mount applications, the front surface of the Portal should be even with the
edge of the curb. To achieve this dimension, the base frame should be installed so
its leading edge is 8 in. from the edge of the curb as shown in
Figure 2.
Figure 2. Frame Location for Curb Mount
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1.3.2 Express Wash Applications
Express Exterior sites should be designed to provide 9 ft. wide traffic lanes at the
Portals. The traffic control (or barrier) gate should be located approximately 10 ft. from
the center of the Portal and an underground vehicle detection loop is required under
the gate arm. In some cases, it may be desirable to install a 2
gate and tunnel entrance (referred to as the merge loop) to properly manage the
vehicle queue.
If the Unitec ReachFree ID (RFID) option is included, the RF Antenna should be
located adjacent to the Portal.
Express lane with the Portal, gate and RFID (antenna) option. Refer to the
installation instructions provided with the gate and RFID option for guidance in
installing these devices.
Figure 3 provides guidelines for the design of an
nd
loop between the
Figure 3. Express Exterior Island
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1.4 Electrical Preparation
1.4.1 Conduit Installation
A typical installation will require 3 conduit runs for, power, data and wash control
lines. DO NOT run data wires in the AC Power or Wash Control conduits. Additional
conduit runs may be needed when a gate or the Portal RFID option are to be used.
Conduit size should be at least ¾ in, a larger conduit may be required depending on
the quantity and gauge of wires to be installed. Refer to local and national electrical
codes to select the proper conduit type and size.
conduit planning.
Figure 4 provides guidelines for
Figure 4. Conduit Runs
To ensure the conduit sections will be located within the Portal base and not interfere
with the base frame, they should be routed so the stubs can be contained within the 4
inch square areas shown in the
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Figure 5. Portal Base Dimensions
The Portal base frame is a welded tubular structure that has the same plate on the
top and bottom. Its designed so that wires and/or conduit can be routed into the
Portal through the round conduit holes on the top. However, it will be far easier to
bring the conduit stubs into the frame through the large rectangular cut outs on the
bottom plate. You can then attach flex conduit between the stubs and conduit holes
on the top panel or just run the wires from the stubs up through these holes.
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1.4.2 Power Requirements
The Portal requires 120 VAC, 8 Amps service. In applications where barrier gates
are to be used, each gate requires 120 VAC, 5 Amps service. The Portal and Gate
must be powered from separate circuits.
Ensure the protective earth ground wires do not carry any motor return current. Only
Note:
the neutral wire should carry retu rn current. Follow local electrica l code when wiring
the Portal TI.
1.4.3 Site Wiring Requirements
Wiring requirements will vary by site depending on the type of wash equipment and
the Portal configuration. The following table shows site wiring, which may be needed .
As wires are pulled through conduit, ensure there is at least 6 ft. of wire extending
from the end of the conduit stub.
Circuit Description Wire Qty Wire Requirements
Portal Power (115-120 VAC, 8 Amps). 3 16 AWG minimum, black/white/green
Gate Power (115-120 VAC, 5 Amps). 3 16 AWG minimum, black/white/green
Network connection (to router) 1 Cat 5 communications cable, 295 ft max length
Wash Signaling (required if the Portal will be
connected to the wash controller)
Phone Line
(required for dial-up credit option)
Intercom
(Required to interface with site intercom)
Camera
(Required for Portal camera option)
Gate Control – from gate controller to Portal
(Required if gate controller is use d)
Gate Control - from gate controller to gate
(Required if gate controller is use d)
Gate Control – from Portal to Gate
(Required if gate is used without gate controller)
Varies
1 2 Pair / 4 Conductor Telephone Cable
4 22 AWG minimum
1 Type RG59/U coaxial cable
4 18 AWG minimum
3 18 AWG minimum
4 18 AWG minimum
Refer to wash equipment manufacturer’s
instructions
RFID Option
1 Cable is supplied with RFI D kit
(from RFID Antenna to Portal)
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2 Mechanical Installation
2.1 Hardware Required
Prior to beginning the installation, take the time to verify that all the following required
parts are present and accounted for.
Items supplied with the Portal:
• Allen Wrench For Door
• Key set for door
• Key set for vault door
• IEC-320-C14 Female AC Power Connector
Items supplied with the Base:
• (3) ½: Hex Nuts
• (3) ½” Flat Washers
• (3) ½” Lock Washers
Items supplied with the Brick-in Option:
• Adapter Plate
• (4) J-Bolts and nuts (for securing the adapter plate)
• (3) ½:” x 1” Hex Bolts
• (3) ½” Flat Washers
• (3) ½” Lock Washers
2.2 Recommended T ools
2.2.1 Mechanical Installation Tools
The following tools are recommended for the typical mechanical installation of this
Portal TI unit and base:
• ¾” deep well socket and socket wrench
• Open end 9/16” wrench
• Small, thin blade, flat-tip screwdriver
• Hammer
• Dual-plane Level
• 50’ foot tape measure
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The following items are required only when installing the Portal TI into an existing
concrete slab:
• Hammer drill
• 2.5” Concrete hammer drill bit
2.3 Base Installation
Note:
When installing the Portal TI frame, it is recommended that the concrete pad be
undercut, as illustrated in the figure below. This type of installation provides greater
security. The undercut pad size should have the following dimensio ns:
Pull all wires through conduits be fore mounting the base. See Electrical Planning for
wiring requirements.
Pad Dimension Requirements
Minimum Recommended
Surface Width 18” 48”
Undercut Depth 8” 24”
Figure 6. Base Installed in Concrete Pad
To ensure the base is installed at the proper height, the lower cr oss b race s should b e
flush with the concrete surface (the braces are located 6 in. from the bottom of the
frame). Ensure the base frame is level and place the plastic base cover over the
frame after the concrete has set.
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When installing the frame in pre-existing concrete, set the frame in the desired
location and mark the location of each leg of the frame. Drill 2 ½ in. diameter by 8 in.
deep (minimum) holes in the concrete for the frame legs. Fill the holes with concrete
anchoring cement (such as Quickrete #1245-20) and insert the base legs. Ensure
the frame is level and place the plastic base cover over the frame after the anchoring
cement has set.
For added security, the base can be filled wi th co ncrete. Before doing so however, the
Note:
Before setting the Portal in place, ensure the field-installed wires are routed to a point
where they can be accessed and pulled through the wiring holes on the bottom of the
Portal. Carefully set the Portal on top of the base so the (3) studs of the base pass
through the mounting holes on the bottom of the Portal. Secure the Portal to the
studs with the flat washer, lock washer and hex nut (in that order) supplied with the
base. Pull the wires up through the cable entrance ports on the bottom of the Portal
enclosure.
electrical conduits should be extended to the top of the frame. A rope (or similar
material) should be tied around the plastic cover to prevent it from expanding as
concrete is poured.
2.4 Brick-In Installation
2.4.1 Brick-in Mounting Options
There are (2) options for bricked-in mounting:
• Build the brick enclosure, fill it with concrete, sink the Adaptor Plate with
Mounting Bolts into the wet concrete, let the concrete cure, mount the
Portal TI unit, and then finish bricking in the unit.
• Install the Curb-Height Steel Frame, attach the Adaptor Plate, build the
brick enclosure around the frame, mount the Portal TI unit, and finish
bricking in the unit. For added security, you can fill the brick enclosure
with concrete prior to mounting the Portal TI unit.
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Figure 7. Bricked-In Mounting Options
2.4.2 Positioning the Portal
The adapter plate should be located so its front edge is recessed 4.50” from the front
face of the brick structure (as shown in
mounting holes. One set is used to install the Portal so its front door will be flush with
the brick. The other set is used to recess the door within the brick. These (2)
mounting options and hole patterns are illustrated in
Electrical conduits should be extended to the adapter plate and positioned so wiring
can be routed through the rectangular opening in the plate.
Figure 8). The adapter plate has (2) sets of
Figure 9 and Figure 10..
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Figure 8. Positioning the Adaptor Plate
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