Description
The NP3 Three-Channel Inductive Loop Detector from Northstar Controls delivers precise, reliable vehicle detection across multiple loops. It's designed for parking access control, gated communities, and high-traffic installations where dependable detection matters.
- Three-Channel Detection: Designed for open, safety, and exit loop control, providing accurate vehicle detection across up to three loops.
- Sensitivity Levels per Channel: 3 selectable levels per channel (low to high) to tailor performance to varying traffic conditions and vehicle sizes.
- Frequency Settings per Channel: 4 selectable frequencies per channel to minimize interference and loop crosstalk in multi-loop installations.
- Automatic Sensitivity Boost: Automatically increases sensitivity for large or slow vehicles, reducing missed detections at critical entry or exit points.
- Loop Scanning Technology: Optimizes performance in complex, multi-loop configurations for improved accuracy and reliability.
- Power Requirements: 10–30V DC, 5 mA nominal, compatible with standard access control power supplies.
- Operating Temperature: -30°F to 180°F (-34°C to 82°C), ensuring reliable operation in outdoor or harsh environments.
- Dimensions: 1.0" H × 3.0" D × 4.0" W, offering a compact footprint for easy mounting in control panels or tight spaces.
- Application: Ideal for parking access control and multi-loop gate systems, supporting gated communities, campuses, and high-traffic facilities.
- Model: NP3 – Three-Channel Inductive Loop Detector, from Northstar Controls.
- Diagnostics: Power/Fault and Detect indicators provide clear visual status to simplify installation and ongoing maintenance.
The NP3 stands out by delivering multi-loop capability in a compact unit, reducing wiring complexity and panel footprint while offering precise tuning for diverse traffic conditions. With independent channel controls, users gain granular management over detection sensitivity and interference rejection, which translates to smoother vehicle throughput and fewer false triggers. The combination of loop scanning technology and automatic sensitivity boost ensures consistent detection—from compact cars to large trucks—across a range of environmental conditions. Whether you’re outfitting a gated community, a corporate campus, or a busy parking facility, NP3 provides reliable, easy-to-maintain vehicle detection that supports fast, safe access control.