Product Overview
The LMA-1800-LP is the low-power version of the LMA-1800 detector family and is intended for installations where operating current matters, such as solar-powered gate operators, battery-backed access-control sites, or remote gate systems that cannot afford unnecessary standby draw. It still provides single-channel vehicle detection and dual solid-state outputs, but its no-detect current draw is designed for low-power applications. This makes it useful on rural gates, farm entrances, small parking systems, and remote access points where a detector must stay active without draining the power system. Because low-power and standard models can perform differently, the original part number and application should be confirmed before substitution.
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:
- All Linear operators with APeX controller
- Linear / OSCO SL and SW series operators with compatible plug-in detector sockets
- Advanced Access Automation / FAAC CSL2000, CSW2000, and RSW1000
- All-O-Matic SL100-DC; commonly associated with SL150DC, OH200DC, SW300DC, and SW350DC detector applications where connector style and voltage match
- Chamberlain / Elite SL3000 and CSW200 OmniBoard detector applications
- Intelligate Systems IQ500 and IQ5000
- SECOM late model operators with 10-pin Molex detector connectors
- Rotary Gate Systems SL1000R, SL1000C, and SL1000I where the LMA-1800 connector style is used
- TyMetal TYM 1000 and TYM 2000 where the detector socket matches
- Viking Access L-3, F-1, T-21, H-10, B-12, and Q-4 models when equipped for this plug-in detector style
- Apollo 4300 and 4500 operator applications commonly associated with this detector family
- Gate, parking, drive-through, exit loop, safety loop, shadow loop, and hold-open loop applications using a compatible inductive loop input
Features & Specifications
| Manufacturer | EDI Traffic / Eberle Design Inc. |
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| Product Type | Low-power plug-in inductive vehicle loop detector |
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| Part Number | LMA-1800-LP |
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| Application | Solar, battery-backed, low-current gate and access-control vehicle 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-1800-LP
- EDI-LMA-1800-LP
- LMA1800LP
- LMA 1800 LP
- LMA-1800 Series low-power model
- LMA-1800 related standard model
- LMA-1500-LP related older low-power family
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
When should I use the LMA-1800-LP instead of the standard LMA-1800?
Use the LMA-1800-LP when the system is solar powered, battery backed, or designed around low standby current.
Does the LMA-1800-LP use the same connector style as the LMA-1800?
It is part of the same general plug-in detector family, but the operator socket and original part number should still be verified.
Is this detector suitable for motorcycles and smaller vehicles?
Yes, when the loop is properly installed and sensitivity is set correctly, the DEFLECTOMETER helps tune the detector for motorcycles and other smaller vehicle profiles.
Can the LMA-1800-LP replace an older LMA-1500-LP?
It may be related in some applications, but it should not be assumed to be a direct replacement unless the operator socket, voltage, and output requirements match.
What causes false calls on a low-power loop detector?
Common causes include damaged loop wire, water intrusion, poor lead-in splices, loop crosstalk, moving metal near the loop, or incorrect sensitivity settings.
