The following recommendations allow you to provide reliable power and communication to the SmartSensor V.
The 8-conductor cable has conductors for one power and two communication channels, each with its own requirements and length limitations:
Proper sensor functionality requires DC power and one communication line. Having a second communication channel allows for sensor configuration without detection data interruption.
This document discusses power and communication requirements for SmartSensor V in more detail and provides recommendations on how to achieve sensor functionality in various applications based on voltage, needed cable length, and desired number of communication channels.
The operating voltage for the SmartSensor V is 10–28 VDC. The recommended power supply voltage is 12–24 VDC, with a 5% voltage tolerance.
Due to V power consumption, 24 VDC can travel a maximum of 1400 ft. (426.7 m) along the 8-conductor cable. However, 12 VDC can only travel up to 200 ft. (61 m) along the 8-conductor cable. To extend 12 VDC to 650 ft. (198 m), sacrifice RS-232 conductors in the cable and combine them with the power conductors when terminating the cable into the Click 200.
Since the 8-conductor cable’s RS-232 capability is lost after 200 ft. (61 m), those conductors can be easily sacrificed to extend DC power up to 600 ft. (198.1 m) at 12 VDC.
Follow the steps below to correctly terminate the 8-conductor cable into a Click 200 and achieve a maximum cable length of 600 ft. (198.1 m) at 12 VDC:
As mentioned above, while only one communication channel is needed for sensor functionality, a second communication channel allows you to connect to the sensor for configuration without interrupting the data being sent from the sensor.
While the 8-conductor cable contains four conductors for RS-232 communication, cable runs over 200 ft. (61 m) will lose RS-232 capability. If you wish to use RS-232 at a distance of more than 200 ft. (61 m) from the sensor, RS-232 must be converted to RS-485.
Note. The SmartSensor 8-conductor Cable is not suitable for this type of conversion; you will need to use the SmartSensor 6-conductor Cable. For detailed information on how to convert RS-232 to RS-485 using a Click 304, see knowledge base article 0532 Using the Click 304, available at www.wavetronix.com.
The 8-conductor cable contains a twisted pair for RS-485 communication. Cable runs over 1400 ft. (426.7 m) will begin to lose RS-485 capability.
The following tables give recommendations for various applications based on power, cable length, and number of communication channels. For more information or support, contact your Wavetronix representative.
The table below shows applications based on power voltage, and the conductors needed to achieve maximum cable length.
Note. For RS-232 conversion, or for applications with two RS-485 channels under 1400 ft. (426.7 m), we recommend using the SmartSensor 6-conductor Cable.
Below are Wavetronix recommendations for alternative communication cables. If you need an alternative power cable, any 2-conductor copper wire at the proper gauge will achieve the desired result.
Note. For cable runs up to 1400 ft. (426.7 m), we recommend you use a Wavetronix cable; if you choose to use an alternative cable, it must meet or exceed Wavetronix cable specifications. For cable runs longer than 1400 ft. (426.7 m), ensure the alternative cable used meets specifications for the power and communication standards being used. Failure to do so could cause devices to function improperly.
The table below shows the voltage and wire gauges needed to provide DC power up to 2000 ft. (609.6 m).
To achieve reliable wired communication, the selected baud rate must be compatible with the length of the cable run. The table below shows the cable length recommendations for wired communication.
*This is possible with an alternative cable.
The following recommendations allow you to provide reliable power and communication to the SmartSensor V.
The 8-conductor cable has conductors for one power and two communication channels, each with its own requirements and length limitations:
Proper sensor functionality requires DC power and one communication line. Having a second communication channel allows for sensor configuration without detection data interruption.
This document discusses power and communication requirements for SmartSensor V in more detail and provides recommendations on how to achieve sensor functionality in various applications based on voltage, needed cable length, and desired number of communication channels.
The operating voltage for the SmartSensor V is 10–28 VDC. The recommended power supply voltage is 12–24 VDC, with a 5% voltage tolerance.
Due to V power consumption, 24 VDC can travel a maximum of 1400 ft. (426.7 m) along the 8-conductor cable. However, 12 VDC can only travel up to 200 ft. (61 m) along the 8-conductor cable. To extend 12 VDC to 650 ft. (198 m), sacrifice RS-232 conductors in the cable and combine them with the power conductors when terminating the cable into the Click 200.
Since the 8-conductor cable’s RS-232 capability is lost after 200 ft. (61 m), those conductors can be easily sacrificed to extend DC power up to 600 ft. (198.1 m) at 12 VDC.
Follow the steps below to correctly terminate the 8-conductor cable into a Click 200 and achieve a maximum cable length of 600 ft. (198.1 m) at 12 VDC:
As mentioned above, while only one communication channel is needed for sensor functionality, a second communication channel allows you to connect to the sensor for configuration without interrupting the data being sent from the sensor.
While the 8-conductor cable contains four conductors for RS-232 communication, cable runs over 200 ft. (61 m) will lose RS-232 capability. If you wish to use RS-232 at a distance of more than 200 ft. (61 m) from the sensor, RS-232 must be converted to RS-485.
Note. The SmartSensor 8-conductor Cable is not suitable for this type of conversion; you will need to use the SmartSensor 6-conductor Cable. For detailed information on how to convert RS-232 to RS-485 using a Click 304, see knowledge base article 0532 Using the Click 304, available at www.wavetronix.com.
The 8-conductor cable contains a twisted pair for RS-485 communication. Cable runs over 1400 ft. (426.7 m) will begin to lose RS-485 capability.
The following tables give recommendations for various applications based on power, cable length, and number of communication channels. For more information or support, contact your Wavetronix representative.
The table below shows applications based on power voltage, and the conductors needed to achieve maximum cable length.
Note. For RS-232 conversion, or for applications with two RS-485 channels under 1400 ft. (426.7 m), we recommend using the SmartSensor 6-conductor Cable.
Below are Wavetronix recommendations for alternative communication cables. If you need an alternative power cable, any 2-conductor copper wire at the proper gauge will achieve the desired result.
Note. For cable runs up to 1400 ft. (426.7 m), we recommend you use a Wavetronix cable; if you choose to use an alternative cable, it must meet or exceed Wavetronix cable specifications. For cable runs longer than 1400 ft. (426.7 m), ensure the alternative cable used meets specifications for the power and communication standards being used. Failure to do so could cause devices to function improperly.
The table below shows the voltage and wire gauges needed to provide DC power up to 2000 ft. (609.6 m).
To achieve reliable wired communication, the selected baud rate must be compatible with the length of the cable run. The table below shows the cable length recommendations for wired communication.
*This is possible with an alternative cable.
The following recommendations allow you to provide reliable power and communication to the SmartSensor V.
The 8-conductor cable has conductors for one power and two communication channels, each with its own requirements and length limitations:
Proper sensor functionality requires DC power and one communication line. Having a second communication channel allows for sensor configuration without detection data interruption.
This document discusses power and communication requirements for SmartSensor V in more detail and provides recommendations on how to achieve sensor functionality in various applications based on voltage, needed cable length, and desired number of communication channels.
The operating voltage for the SmartSensor V is 10–28 VDC. The recommended power supply voltage is 12–24 VDC, with a 5% voltage tolerance.
Due to V power consumption, 24 VDC can travel a maximum of 1400 ft. (426.7 m) along the 8-conductor cable. However, 12 VDC can only travel up to 200 ft. (61 m) along the 8-conductor cable. To extend 12 VDC to 650 ft. (198 m), sacrifice RS-232 conductors in the cable and combine them with the power conductors when terminating the cable into the Click 200.
Since the 8-conductor cable’s RS-232 capability is lost after 200 ft. (61 m), those conductors can be easily sacrificed to extend DC power up to 600 ft. (198.1 m) at 12 VDC.
Follow the steps below to correctly terminate the 8-conductor cable into a Click 200 and achieve a maximum cable length of 600 ft. (198.1 m) at 12 VDC:
As mentioned above, while only one communication channel is needed for sensor functionality, a second communication channel allows you to connect to the sensor for configuration without interrupting the data being sent from the sensor.
While the 8-conductor cable contains four conductors for RS-232 communication, cable runs over 200 ft. (61 m) will lose RS-232 capability. If you wish to use RS-232 at a distance of more than 200 ft. (61 m) from the sensor, RS-232 must be converted to RS-485.
Note. The SmartSensor 8-conductor Cable is not suitable for this type of conversion; you will need to use the SmartSensor 6-conductor Cable. For detailed information on how to convert RS-232 to RS-485 using a Click 304, see knowledge base article 0532 Using the Click 304, available at www.wavetronix.com.
The 8-conductor cable contains a twisted pair for RS-485 communication. Cable runs over 1400 ft. (426.7 m) will begin to lose RS-485 capability.
The following tables give recommendations for various applications based on power, cable length, and number of communication channels. For more information or support, contact your Wavetronix representative.
The table below shows applications based on power voltage, and the conductors needed to achieve maximum cable length.
Note. For RS-232 conversion, or for applications with two RS-485 channels under 1400 ft. (426.7 m), we recommend using the SmartSensor 6-conductor Cable.
Below are Wavetronix recommendations for alternative communication cables. If you need an alternative power cable, any 2-conductor copper wire at the proper gauge will achieve the desired result.
Note. For cable runs up to 1400 ft. (426.7 m), we recommend you use a Wavetronix cable; if you choose to use an alternative cable, it must meet or exceed Wavetronix cable specifications. For cable runs longer than 1400 ft. (426.7 m), ensure the alternative cable used meets specifications for the power and communication standards being used. Failure to do so could cause devices to function improperly.
The table below shows the voltage and wire gauges needed to provide DC power up to 2000 ft. (609.6 m).
To achieve reliable wired communication, the selected baud rate must be compatible with the length of the cable run. The table below shows the cable length recommendations for wired communication.
*This is possible with an alternative cable.
The following recommendations allow you to provide reliable power and communication to the SmartSensor V.
The 8-conductor cable has conductors for one power and two communication channels, each with its own requirements and length limitations:
Proper sensor functionality requires DC power and one communication line. Having a second communication channel allows for sensor configuration without detection data interruption.
This document discusses power and communication requirements for SmartSensor V in more detail and provides recommendations on how to achieve sensor functionality in various applications based on voltage, needed cable length, and desired number of communication channels.
The operating voltage for the SmartSensor V is 10–28 VDC. The recommended power supply voltage is 12–24 VDC, with a 5% voltage tolerance.
Due to V power consumption, 24 VDC can travel a maximum of 1400 ft. (426.7 m) along the 8-conductor cable. However, 12 VDC can only travel up to 200 ft. (61 m) along the 8-conductor cable. To extend 12 VDC to 650 ft. (198 m), sacrifice RS-232 conductors in the cable and combine them with the power conductors when terminating the cable into the Click 200.
Since the 8-conductor cable’s RS-232 capability is lost after 200 ft. (61 m), those conductors can be easily sacrificed to extend DC power up to 600 ft. (198.1 m) at 12 VDC.
Follow the steps below to correctly terminate the 8-conductor cable into a Click 200 and achieve a maximum cable length of 600 ft. (198.1 m) at 12 VDC:
As mentioned above, while only one communication channel is needed for sensor functionality, a second communication channel allows you to connect to the sensor for configuration without interrupting the data being sent from the sensor.
While the 8-conductor cable contains four conductors for RS-232 communication, cable runs over 200 ft. (61 m) will lose RS-232 capability. If you wish to use RS-232 at a distance of more than 200 ft. (61 m) from the sensor, RS-232 must be converted to RS-485.
Note. The SmartSensor 8-conductor Cable is not suitable for this type of conversion; you will need to use the SmartSensor 6-conductor Cable. For detailed information on how to convert RS-232 to RS-485 using a Click 304, see knowledge base article 0532 Using the Click 304, available at www.wavetronix.com.
The 8-conductor cable contains a twisted pair for RS-485 communication. Cable runs over 1400 ft. (426.7 m) will begin to lose RS-485 capability.
The following tables give recommendations for various applications based on power, cable length, and number of communication channels. For more information or support, contact your Wavetronix representative.
The table below shows applications based on power voltage, and the conductors needed to achieve maximum cable length.
Note. For RS-232 conversion, or for applications with two RS-485 channels under 1400 ft. (426.7 m), we recommend using the SmartSensor 6-conductor Cable.
Below are Wavetronix recommendations for alternative communication cables. If you need an alternative power cable, any 2-conductor copper wire at the proper gauge will achieve the desired result.
Note. For cable runs up to 1400 ft. (426.7 m), we recommend you use a Wavetronix cable; if you choose to use an alternative cable, it must meet or exceed Wavetronix cable specifications. For cable runs longer than 1400 ft. (426.7 m), ensure the alternative cable used meets specifications for the power and communication standards being used. Failure to do so could cause devices to function improperly.
The table below shows the voltage and wire gauges needed to provide DC power up to 2000 ft. (609.6 m).
To achieve reliable wired communication, the selected baud rate must be compatible with the length of the cable run. The table below shows the cable length recommendations for wired communication.
*This is possible with an alternative cable.
The previously used SmartSensor cable has six twisted pairs of wire. Each pair is composed of a black and a red wire, accompanied by a drain wire and surrounded by a shield. A numeric label (1 through 6) identifies each pair of black (B) and red (R) wires. This diagram shows the 26-pin socket assignment for the cable and the appropriate connection inside the cabinet for each wire. The codes listed in the diagram are to be used to solder wires into the back of the plug where the letters represent the individual solder cups.
This figure shows the wiring diagram for the Click 200 surge protector.
The power plant is the collection of Click devices that provides power to the sensor and other Click devices. It provides surge protection and, if necessary, AC to DC power conversion (all Wavetronix devices run on DC power).
For installations supplied with AC power, the power plant includes the following:
For installations supplied with DC power, the power plant includes the following:
The most common way to obtain a power plant is to buy a preassembled backplate, of which the power plant will be part. In that case, the only setup that needs to be done is making sure that power is supplied to the backplate.
If you have purchased the individual components of the power plant, follow the steps in this document to assemble and install it.
If you have an installation with a traffic cabinet, the power plant will most likely be installed in there. If you’re just using a pole-mount box, no cabinet, that’s where the power plant should go.
Warning. An authorized electrical technician should install and operate these modules; there is a serious risk of electrical shock if the power source is handled unsafely.
The Click 210 is a compact circuit breaker, which will interrupt an electric current if there is an overload. After a current interruption, reset the breaker by pushing the reset button (on the front of the device).
Note. For ease in troubleshooting, we recommend you follow the wire color scheme outlined here.
Note. Terminal blocks 3 and 4 are directly bonded via the metal mounting foot of the base element to the DIN rail, so there’s no need for any additional grounding.
The Click 201 provides 1 A (enough to power one SmartSensor HD). The Click 202 provides 2 A, and the 204 provides 4 A. Choose accordingly. (If you’re using the Click 203, see that chapter in the Click 100-400 Series User Guide.)
Follow the steps below to get power from the Click 201/202/204 to the T-bus, the power and comms bus that powers the rest of the installation:
The Click 210 is a compact circuit breaker, which will interrupt an electric current if there is an overload. After a current interruption, reset the breaker by pushing the reset button (on the front of the device).
Note. For ease in troubleshooting, we recommend you follow the wire color scheme outlined here.
The SmartSensor cable used to be the standard cable for SmartSensor HD, Advance, and 105 installations; although this cable has been discontinued, certain installations may still use it. This cable is sometimes referred to as the 9-conductor cable, to differentiate it from the newer 8-conductor and 6-conductor cables. This cable is composed of three groups of wires, each containing color-coded wires and a drain wire surrounded by a shield.
This diagram shows the SmartSensor cable’s 26-pin socket assignment (seen from the solder cup side of the connector).
The codes listed in the diagram are to be used to solder wires into the back of the plug where the letters represent the individual solder cups.
This figure shows the SmartSensor cable wire connections into a Click 200 surge protector.
It’s possible to order the SmartSensor HD, V and Advance with a 26-pin connector (the connector that was used on older sensors).
See the figure below for a diagram of the 8-conductor cable’s 26-pin socket assignment. The codes listed in the diagram are to be used to solder wires into the back of the plug where the letters represent the individual solder cups.
This figure shows the 8-conductor cable wire connections into a Click 200 surge protector.
