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M-GAGE OverviewThe M-GAGE Node uses a passive sensing technology to detect large ferrous objects. The sensor measures the change in theEarth’s natural (ambient) magnetic field caused by the presence of vehicles or other ferromagnetic objects.When a vehicle is detected, the M-GAGE Node output changes. After the vehicle leaves the desired position, the magnetic fieldreturns to its natural state and the M-GAGE Node turns off its output signal to the master radio.Figure 1. Small changes in the ambient magnetic field Figure 2. Larger changes in the ambient magnetic fieldBaseline magnetic field with slight disturbances caused bypermanent ferrous-metal objects within or near the sensor.After a large object is introduced, the magnetic field changes. Thesensor detects the changes in the field’s strength and orientationbetween the ambient field and the field produced by a large metalobject. If the differential is greater than the sensitivity threshold, thedevice reports a change of state.The sensor range depends upon three variables:• The local magnetic environment (including nearby ferrous material)• The magnetic properties of the object to be sensed• Sensor settingsThe M-GAGE detects changes in the ambient magnetic field in all directions. As with other sensors, the range depends upon thetarget. The strong disturbance of a large ferrous object decreases as distance from the sensor increases; the magnitude and shapeof the disturbance depends upon the object’s shape and content. The sensor can be programmed to react to magnetic fielddisturbances of greater or lesser intensity, using three adjustments: baseline, threshold, and hysteresis.Note: The sensor continues to sense a vehicle in its sensing field even when the vehicle is stopped.The placement of the M-GAGE Node is critical for proper operation. Because the M-GAGE sensor detects anomalies in the Earth'smagnetic field in the immediate space around the sensor, it must be placed in a prescribed location to properly detect vehiclepresence.Before installing the M-GAGE Node in the pavement, bind the Node to its master radio. For this installation guide, the masterradio is a DXM Controller. The master radio may also be a Performance Gateway.After the Node is installed, the DXM Controller monitors the M-GAGE Node's output and radio connection. The output of the DXMController can connect to an input (PNP) on any industrial programmable logic controller, industry controllers or visual/audibleindication.Configuration InstructionsWake the M-GAGE from Deep Sleep ModeBecause the M-GAGE uses an internal battery, the device ships from the factory in a deep sleep mode. While in deep sleep mode,the M-GAGE does not attempt to transmit to a parent radio and remains in deep sleep until an LED light at the receiving windowwakes it up.Follow these instructions to wake the device from deep sleep mode.M-GAGE Installation Instruction ManualOriginal Documentb_51162884 Rev. A22 February 2022