Product Overview
The LMA-1500-LP is the ultra low-power version of the LMA-1500 detector family. It is best suited for solar gates, battery-operated gate operators, and low-current access-control systems where every milliamp matters. It keeps the service-friendly DEFLECTOMETER setup display from the LMA family while reducing no-detect current draw for power-sensitive installations. This part is often searched when a solar gate loses battery capacity overnight or when a standard detector uses more standby current than the power system can support. Because the LMA-1500-LP was built for specific plug-in applications, it should be matched by the original label, socket type, and operator documentation before it is used as a substitute for a standard LMA-1500 or newer detector.
This product is best selected by matching the exact part number and the job-site wiring, not just by appearance. EDI detector families include low-voltage, high-voltage, low-power, solid-state-output, relay-output, fail-safe, and fail-secure versions. Those details affect how the detector powers up, how it reports a vehicle, and how it behaves when the loop is open, shorted, or out of range.
Compatible With
This item may be used with the following products, systems, or application groups when the original part number, voltage, connector style, and wiring match:
- Elite SL3000 and CSW200 OmniBoard models where the LMA-1500-LP connector and output requirements match
- Solar-powered and battery-powered access-control systems using the proper low-voltage plug-in detector format
- Select gate, parking, and drive-through detector sockets requiring low-current operation
- Related EDI LMA-1500 applications where the low-power LP model is specifically required and confirmed by parts documentation
Features & Specifications
| Manufacturer | EDI Traffic / Eberle Design Inc. |
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| Product Type | Ultra low-power plug-in inductive vehicle loop detector |
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| Part Number | LMA-1500-LP |
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| Application | Solar, battery-operated, and low-current access-control loop detection |
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| Compatible Operator Type | Gate, parking, drive-through, and access-control systems with matching detector socket or harness |
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| Voltage | 12 VDC, 24 VDC, and 24 VAC low-voltage applications |
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| Output / Connection | Dual programmable solid-state outputs |
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| Detection Type | Inductive loop vehicle detection |
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| Safety Monitoring | Not a photo eye or safety edge. Use only as part of a properly designed vehicle detection system. |
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| Notes | Verify original part number, voltage, connector style, output type, and operator wiring before ordering. |
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Key Features
- Low-power design for solar, battery-backed, or low-current applications
- Automatic tuning
- DEFLECTOMETER display for sensitivity and loop frequency feedback
- Advanced loop diagnostics for open loop, shorted loop, and sudden inductance changes
- Four frequency selections to help reduce loop crosstalk
- Ten sensitivity levels
- Sensitivity boost for taller vehicles and sliding gate applications
- Loop fault memory for troubleshooting intermittent loop problems
- Wide loop inductance range commonly listed as 20 to 2500 micro-Henries
Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
- LMA-1500-LP
- EDI-LMA-1500-LP
- LMA1500LP
- LMA 1500 LP
- LMA-1500 low-voltage related model
- LMA-1800-LP later/similar low-power detector family
- Elite SL3000 OmniBoard detector applications
- Elite CSW200 OmniBoard detector applications
Technician Note
When replacing a loop detector, do not assume the detector is the only failed part. A damaged loop, wet lead-in splice, poor terminal connection, moving gate steel near the loop, or another nearby loop on a close frequency can create symptoms that look like a bad detector. The best practice is to confirm loop resistance, insulation condition, power voltage, and output wiring before replacing parts.
Before Ordering
- Match the exact part number or approved replacement reference from the original detector label.
- Confirm voltage class before applying power. Low-voltage and high-voltage versions are not interchangeable.
- Confirm connector style, harness type, and pinout before replacing a 10-pin or 11-pin detector.
- Confirm whether the application needs solid-state outputs or relay outputs.
- Confirm fail-safe or fail-secure behavior when the original detector uses an S version.
- Check loop wire, lead-in splices, and frequency separation if the original complaint is intermittent detection or false calls.
- Do not use a loop detector as a substitute for required monitored photo eyes, safety edges, or other entrapment protection devices.
Professional Advisory
Loop detector wiring is often located inside the same cabinet as operator power wiring. If the cabinet has high voltage, damaged wiring, water intrusion, missing safety devices, or unpredictable gate movement, the system should be inspected by a qualified gate technician before replacement parts are installed.
Product Q&A
Why is the LMA-1500-LP considered solar compatible?
It is designed for very low no-detect power consumption, which helps reduce standby draw on solar and battery-powered gate systems.
Is the LMA-1500-LP compatible with Elite SL3000 and CSW200 operators?
It is commonly associated with Elite SL3000 and CSW200 OmniBoard applications, but the original detector socket and control board should be verified.
Can I use a standard LMA-1500 instead of the LP version?
Not always. A standard detector may work electrically in some systems, but it can increase standby current and may not be appropriate for solar-powered installations.
Does this detector help diagnose loop faults?
Yes. The DEFLECTOMETER and loop fault memory help identify open loops, shorted loops, frequency issues, and sudden inductance changes.
What field problem is common on low-power loop systems?
Weak batteries, undersized solar panels, damaged loop wire, wet splices, and nearby loops with close frequencies can all cause unreliable detection.
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