If you go to any fast food restaurant or bank, you expect that the drive thru runs smoothly, without any delays or incidents. The right equipment makes this possible. A drive thru loop detector is a vehicle detection system that is used to sense the presence of a vehicle. Typically used for pharmacies, fast food restaurants, banks, and other residential or commercial applications, like parking garages and gated communities, loop replacement systems play an important role in enhancing the customer experience and increasing operational efficiency.
It’s important for businesses to choose the right system — and the right manufacturing partner — that will yield the most successful results. Turn to EMX to get the most useful information about our drive thru loop detector solutions. Let’s dive in.
Exploring Loop Detectors and Their Benefits
This solution is used to sense the presence of a vehicle. Typically found in drive thru lanes, the loop replacement system uses inductive loop technology. A loop of wire is embedded seamlessly into the pavement and an electronic detector is connected to this loop. Whenever a vehicle comes into contact with the loop, the car’s metal disrupts the magnetic field, which triggers the detector to transmit a signal.
This signal can do various things, such as activate a speaker system, trigger a camera, log traffic data, or notify staff inside a building. Loop detectors can serve several purposes, such as alerting staff to a customer’s arrival, improving response time, and enhancing traffic safety.
Loop replacement systems improve traffic flow and reduce wait times. They can easily be integrated into audio or video systems, which is especially useful for fast food restaurants or gated communities. They are also a durable and low maintenance vehicle detection solution that increases overall efficiency.
The benefits of a quality drive thru loop detector are endless, but it’s important to find the right solution for your application. That’s where EMX can help with our LRS vehicle detector.
A Closer Look at the LRS Vehicle Detector
Our Loop Replacement System (LRS) vehicle detector adds efficiency and precision to your drive thru loop. It features a highly advanced, 3-axis, magnetoresistive sensing technology that can intuitively detect the presence of vehicles. Our stand-alone sensor is capable of storing ambient background and settings, and the LRS also offers a remote control module for programming.
In addition, the LRS utilizes a groundbreaking DETECT-ON-STOP™ feature. This allows detection only when a vehicle has come to a complete stop. This allows the LRS to ignore cross traffic in tight spaces, which is an important safety feature that helps prevent accidents. In addition, it is also more energy-efficient because it reduces false activations, conserving energy in the process.
Another innovative feature is the Loop Replacement System’s ULTRAMETER™, which displays both optimum sensitivity settings and crosstalk interference, making installation easier, even with various vehicle types. Installers can simply readjust the sensitivity settings based on vehicle size in order to make vehicle detection settings more accurate, increasing traffic control efficiency.
With the LRS’s compact, loop-less design, you can also expect reduced installation costs. It can be installed either above-ground or in-ground, depending on the installer’s preferences. With single-cut installation, the LRS looks neater and cleaner, adding to the aesthetics of your facility. In addition, we also offer a logic interface for an extended detection range. Our drive thru loop detector offers an efficient and reliable solution for whatever application you require.
Connect with EMX for a More Efficient Drive Thru Loop Detector
The right loop detector matters. The EMX LRS is designed with aesthetics and ease-of-installation in mind, without sacrificing performance. With our advanced features and expert engineering, we are able to provide you with the quality drive thru loop detector products you deserve. Reach out to our team today to learn how we can provide you with custom solutions that drive results.