1 General 2.

3 Hold time and Reset

The hold time can be adjusted with DIP-switch 6. At the completion DIP- switch 8
Applications: of hold time it will be displayed "free loop" and the detector
• barrier controls calibrates automatically. The hold time starts with the occupation of
• door and gate controls the loop. single vehicle
• parking and traffic technology ( At this version holding time is internally fixed to infinite ! )
hold time DIP-switch 6
1 2
Features:
5 minutes
The induction loop detector VEK M2H is a system for inductive 5'
recognition of vehicles with the following characteristics:
infinite
• evaluation of two loops 5' 1 2

• detection of vehicle presence or vehicle direction relay 1 relay 1

Operation Instruction • isolated transformer between loop and detector electronics A reset with calibration can be effected by changing the hold time signal on pulse
• automatic calibration of the system after power on setting.
1 2

• continuous rebalancing of frequency drifts An automatic calibration of the loop frequency starts after power on. relay 1
2-channel induction loop detector 24V • usable for single place parking space supervising In case of short power cuts <0,1s there is no calibration. signal remains
• no mutual influence of loop 1 and loop 2 by multiplexing
for installation on DIN-rail • sensitivity independent of the loop inductance
1 2

• presence signal by LED display relay 1

Item-No. 4904R0467 VEK M2H 2.4 Output mode signal off
• potential free relay contacts for presence and pulse output 2.4.1 Presence output mode 1 2
• principle of relay operation changeable For presence output mode DIP-switch 7 is to be set to the left
• signalling of loop frequency by LED position. In this mode relay 1 signals presence on loop 1. The
• loop connection plug-in for diagnosis function of relay 2 can be set by DIP-switch 8.
column traffic
For planning and installation of loops please note our manual output mode DIP-switch 7
"detection of vehicles with the induction loop detector“. DIP-switch 8 1 2

both channels: presence

output
1 2

2 Setting options chan. 1: presence output relay 1 relay 1

chan. 2: pulse when loop signal on pulse
2.1 Sensitivity gets free 1 2

The setting of the sensitivity calls the electronics to a value of

relay 1
frequency deviation which a vehicle must produce for setting the
signal remains
output of the detector. The sensitivity can be adjusted for each 1 2
2.4.2 Direction output mode
channel in 4 steps with DIP-switches on top of the front panel.
For direction output mode DIP-switch 7 is to be set to the right relay 1
position. Two direction logics are supported depending on
79,0 mm

signal remains
sensitivity level channel 1: DIP-Switch 1 and 2 DIP-switch 8. 1 2
channel 2: DIP-Switch 3 and 4
relay 1
1 low (0,64% ∆f/f) output mode DIP-switch 7 signal off
DIP-switch 8 1 2
2 (0,16% ∆f/f)
direction presence signal relay 1 relay 1
3 (0,04% ∆f/f) signal on pulse
1 2

4 high (0,01% ∆f/f) direction pulse signal relay 1

m signal remains
, 0m 1 2
90
2.2 Frequency adjustment relay 1
22 signal off
,5 The operation frequency of the detector can be adjusted in two steps The direction pulse signal is normally used for counting systems and
mm with DIP-switch 5. the direction pulse signal for gate and barrier controls.
1 2

frequency DIP-Switch 5 At the examples in the next column the operation principle of the
direction logic is explained. The direction signal is output via the
low reversing vehicle
relay of the first covered loop i.e. signalling occurs in the case of
driving direction 1->2 via relay 1 and in the case of driving direction
high 2->1 via relay 2. 1 2

In case of failure of one loop during direction output mode the

The permissible frequency range is 30kHz to 130kHz. The frequency
detector operate in presence output mode independent of the setting
depends on the loop inductivity (depending itself on: loop geometry, 1 2
of DIP-switch 8.
Please read these instructions and safety number of loop turns and loop lead) and the adjusted frequency
step. relay 1 relay 1
information and warnings attentively before signal on pulse
1 2
initial operation of the detector !
relay 1
signal off
1 2

relay 2
pulse
1 2

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3 Outputs and LED 3.3 Output of loop frequency 6 Safety information and warnings
Approx. 1 sec. after calibration of the detector the loop frequency will
3.1 Operating principle of the relays be displayed by pulse signals of the green LED. Firstly the 10kHz • The device should only used for the applications described by the
In standard configuration both relays operate in the closed-circuit position of the frequency value will be indicated. For every 10kHz manufacturer.
current mode where the break contacts are led onto the frequency value the green LED flashes once. After a break of 1sec • Please keep this operation instruction always accessible and hand
connections. the 1kHz position is displayed in the same manner. If there is value it over to every user.
The operating principle of the relays can be changed according to of '0' in the 1kHz position there will be displayed 10 flashes. The • Inadmissible modifications to the device, use of repair parts and
the following table. For this modification, the detector housing must flashes for 1kHz position are a little bit shorter than for the 10kHz supplementary equipment which are not sold or recommended by
be opened carefully. position. the manufacturer can cause burning, electric shock and injuries.
Therefore the manufacturer has no liability and this excludes all
Attention! Static sensitive components are on the board. During Example for 57kHz loop frequency: demands of warranty.
works on the open device precautions are to be taken. Do not touch tenth values single values • The warranty regulations of the manufacturer are valid in the
components or connections on the board. There is no guarantee in version of the purchase date for that device. There is no liability for
case of defects by inappropriate processing! 1sec not suitable, wrong manual or automatic adjustments also
5x 10kHz 7x 1kHz regarding no suitable applications of the device.
• Repairs may only made by the manufacturer.
board • All connections, the start-up, maintenance, measurements and
adjustment operations to the detector have to be made from
4 Connections
3 2 1

3 2 1

electrical specialists who have special know-how in the prevention

JP3

JP4

of accidents.
description connection • For the use of devices which have contact to electrical power,
relay

please pay attention to the valid security instructions and all

3 2 1

3 2 1

power 0V
JP1

JP2

prevention orders of fire and accidents.

24V
• All operations with the device and its placement have to be done
relay 1 1a in accordance with national and general electrical instruction
1b orders.
relay 2 2a • The user is responsible for an installation, which has conformity to
2b all technical rules in the country where the device is mounted, and
detector state relay operating principle
I *) II III IV loop 1 and loop 2 4-pole connection jack also to all regional valid orders. For that the dimension of cabling,
fuse protection, connection to ground, switch off, disconnection,
power off
isolation controlling and the protection for overload current have to
loop free be regarded in detail.
output signal • The detector can not be used as a security device regarding to the
security instructions of electrical machines. Using in systems with
loop failure high danger potential it is necessary to include additional
protection devices !
*) standard configuration
relay jumper position relay function 5 Technical data
JP1 1-2 z z break contact
Dimensions 79x22.5x90 mm (h x w x d without plug)
1 2-3 z z make contact
Protection class IP 40
JP3 1-2 z z open-circuit principle
2-3 z z close-circuit principle Power supply 24V AC/DC ±10% max.2,0W
JP2 1-2 z z break contact
Operating temperature -20 °C to +70 °C
2 2-3 z z make contact -20 °C to +70 °C
Storing temperature
JP4 1-2 z z open-circuit principle Humidity max. 95 % not condensing
2-3 z z close-circuit principle
Loop inductivity 25-800 µH, recommended 100-300uH
Frequency range 30-130 kHz in 2 steps
Sensitivity 0,01 % up to 0,65 % (∆f/f) in 4 steps
3.2 LED display 0,02 % up to 1,3 % (∆L/L)
The green LED signals that the detector is ready for operation. Via Hold time 5 minutes or infinite
the red LED, the activation of the relays output is displayed (At this version fixed to infinite )
depending on the occupation status of the loop. Loop lead length max. 250 m
Loop resistance max. 20 Ohm (incl. loop lead)
LED green LED red
loop loop detector function Relays 250mA / 24V AC/DC (min. 1mA/5V)
control condition reaction time
pick-up delay typical 100 ms Note
off off power off signal duration > 200 ms The information in this instruction can be changed without previous
releasing delay typical 50 ms announcement.
flashing off calibration or output of frequency
With this description all previous issues lose their validity.
on off detector ready for operation, free loop Connections screw terminals (power supply, relays) The summary of information in this description was done with all
binder plug (loop connection) possible acknowledge and by the best conscience.
on on det. ready for operation, covered loop FEIG ELECTRONIC can’t give guaranty for the correctness of all
CE- standards EN 50082-2, Feb. 1996 information. Particularly there is no liability by FEIG ELECTRONIC
off on loop failure EN 50081-1, March 1993 for damages which result from a wrong installation of the device.
In spite of all efforts to correctness we are very thankful for every
point to a mistake in this description.
The installation recommendations in this description are based on
optimum conditions. For wrong environment conditions FEIG
ELECTRONIC doesn’t give a warranty to optimum operation of the
detector.

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