Loop Detectors

As of: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Standard Features

Vehicle Loop Detector

  • Loop diagnostics

  • Loop isolation transformer

  • Loop conditioner

  • Aluminum RF shield housing

  • Surge protection

  • Loop frequency counter

  • 10 gold-plated sensitivity controls

  • Eight gold-plated function controls

  • Six gold-plated controls for frequency, reset and frequency counter

  • Two high-intensity LED indicators

  • Two relays—relay two is pulse or presence

EMX Lite Preformed Loops

  • Rugged and flexible TPE tubing

  • Electronic lightning protection of vehicle detectors

  • Comes standard with 50 ft of twisted and jacketed lead-in wire

  • Vehicle detection loop is constructed of stranded wire conductors with thermoplastic elastomer insulation jacketing

  • Outer shell is flexible nonmetallic 0.26 in tubing

  • Two relays—relay two is pulse or presence

  • Loop installation requires backer rod and epoxy sealant provided by others

Detect Vehicle Movement

Install loop detector systems from Rice Lake below ground at the entry or exit of your truck scale to easily detect vehicle movement. Loop detectors easily install beneath asphalt, concrete or blacktop.

Vehicle Loop Detector Specifications

Power:
12 VAC/DC, 24 VAC, 24 VDC, 110 VAC, 220 VAC, maximum current draw 100 mA

Output Relays:
5A/125 VAC standard version, 1A/125 VAC low current version

Connector:
86CP11 compatible with 11-Pin Octal DIN-rail mountable socket or wire harness

Enclosure Material:
Extruded anodized aluminum

Enclosure Dimensions:
(L × W × H)
3.25 × 2.56 × 3.65 in
(83 × 40 × 90 mm)

Loop Dimensions:
4 × 6 ft to 4 × 12 ft standard, custom sizes available

Loop Diameter:
0.26 in

Lead-in-Wire:
50 ft long, twisted wire in PVC jacket

Temperature:
Operating: -40 to 180 °F (-40 to 82 °C)

Loop Approvals:
UL subject 13, Type PLTC 300V, 90 °C passes IEEE-328,210,000, BTU Flame Test
Pennsylvania, Bureau of Deep Mine Safety, Approval P-MWMS-1-85

EMX Lite Preformed Loops Specifications

Power:
12 VAC/DC, 24 VAC, 24 VDC, 110 VAC, 220 VAC, maximum current draw 100 mA

Output Relays:
5A/125 VAC standard version, 1A/125 VAC low current version

Connector:
86CP11 compatible with 11-Pin Octal DIN-rail mountable socket or wire harness

Enclosure Material:
Extruded anodized aluminum

Enclosure Dimensions:
(L × W × H)
3.25 × 2.56 × 3.65 in
(83 × 40 × 90 mm)

Loop Dimensions:
4 × 6 ft to 4 × 12 ft standard, custom sizes available

Loop Diameter:
0.26 in

Lead-in-Wire:
50 ft long, twisted wire in PVC jacket

Temperature:
Operating: -40 to 180 °F (-40 to 82 °C)

Loop Approvals:
UL subject 13, Type PLTC 300 V, 90 °C passes IEEE-328,210,000, BTU Flame Test
Pennsylvania, Bureau of Deep Mine Safety, Approval P-MWMS-1-85

Parts

Part # Description
Vehicle Loop Detector
171093 Assembly,Vehicle Detector Includes prewired loop detectors, terminals for wiring lead wires from loops and power source. (loops not included)
78986 Loop,Vehicle Detection preformed, 4 ft x 8 ft loop, 50 ft lead in wire.
86758 Loop,Vehicle Detection preformed, 4 ft x 10 ft loop, 50 ft lead in wire
Consult Relay box for additional I/O control
EMX Lite Preformed Loops
86601 Kit, Vehicle Detector Includes Detector, socket and 4 ft x 8 ft Loop With 50 ft lead in wire. No enclosure or wiring terminals.
86759 Kit, Vehicle Detector Includes Detector, socket and 4 ft x 10 ft loop with 50 ft lead in wire. No enclosure or terminals included.

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