Diablo Controls PROBE-100 Product Overview
The Diablo Controls PROBE-100 is the 100 ft free-exit probe only, used with compatible Diablo detector electronics to create a vehicle detection point below the driving surface. It is a good fit for installations where the detector module is located in a gate operator cabinet or access-control enclosure that is farther away from the vehicle sensing area. The longer lead length helps reach the cabinet without splicing or changing the planned detection location.
This probe belongs to Diablo Controls probe / mini-loop sensing family. It is not the same as a standard cut-in roadway loop and it is not a complete vehicle detector by itself. The probe must be connected to a detector model that supports Diablo probe operation. Once connected and configured, the detector can provide the output to a gate operator, access-control panel, parking system, or traffic-control input.
A 100 ft probe is commonly used for free-exit vehicle detection at automatic gates, but the installer still needs to confirm the application. Probe-based detection is different from monitored obstruction protection, and it should not be used to bypass required safety devices. Detection reliability depends on correct placement, road width, burial method, detector setup, and the type of vehicles expected at the site.
Compatible With
- Diablo Controls probe-capable detectors when the detector is configured for Free Exit Probe / mini-loop operation.
- Commonly associated with DML-9LP, DSP-10, DSP-19, DSP-22-1, DSP-22-2, XLP-8, and DSP-55 detector families.
- Free-exit and vehicle-detection applications for compatible gate operators, parking systems, access-control panels, and traffic-control equipment.
- Related to Diablo kit versions such as DML-9LP-100, XLP-8-100, DSP-55-100, DSP-22-1-100, and DSP-22-2-100 where supported by the detector package.
- Use as a probe-only replacement when the existing detector is compatible and working or when a compatible detector is ordered separately.
- Not a replacement for monitored photo eyes, monitored safety edges, or standard loop wire unless the system is specifically designed for this probe.
Features & Specifications
| Manufacturer | Diablo Controls |
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| Product Type | Free-exit probe only |
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| Part Number | PROBE-100 |
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| Lead Length | 100 ft |
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| Application | Vehicle detection / free-exit probe sensing |
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| Compatible Detector Type | Select Diablo detector models with probe / mini-loop support |
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| Included Components | Probe only; detector not included |
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| Compatible Operator Type | Gate, parking, access-control, and traffic-control systems through a compatible detector |
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| Installation Note | Buried below driving surface and connected to detector module |
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| Safety Monitoring | Not a monitored safety sensor |
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Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
- PROBE-100
- Probe 100
- Diablo Free Exit Probe 100 ft
- Diablo Controls Mini-Loop 100 ft
- DML-9LP-100 related kit
- XLP-8-100 related kit
- DSP-55-100 related kit
- DSP-22-1-100 related kit
- DSP-22-2-100 related kit
- PROBE-75 related 75 ft probe
Technician Note
Use the 100 ft probe when the cabinet-to-detection-point distance requires the longer lead. Do not coil excess lead near noisy power wiring or assume a probe-only item includes detector electronics.
Before Ordering Checklist
- Confirm the detector is compatible with Diablo free-exit probes.
- Measure the cabinet-to-probe distance before choosing 100 ft.
- Confirm the system needs probe-only replacement and not a complete kit.
- Check roadway width, vehicle path, and probe placement before installation.
- Keep monitored safety devices separate and functional.
Important Ordering Warnings
This listing is for the probe only. It does not include the DML-9LP, DSP-55, XLP-8, or other detector module.
Professional Advisory
For buried probe placement, detector troubleshooting, or gates with unsafe movement, have the installation reviewed by a qualified gate or access-control technician.
Product Questions & Answers
Does PROBE-100 include a detector module?
No. It is the 100 ft probe only and must be used with a compatible Diablo detector.
What detectors are commonly associated with this probe?
Common probe-capable Diablo families include DML-9LP, DSP-10, DSP-19, DSP-22-1, DSP-22-2, XLP-8, and DSP-55.
Why choose the 100 ft version?
The 100 ft lead is used when the detector cabinet is farther from the sensing point than a shorter probe allows.
Can this be used for free exit?
Yes, when connected to a compatible Diablo detector and wired to the correct free-exit input on the control system.
Is this a monitored safety sensor?
No. It is a vehicle detection probe and does not replace required monitored safety devices.
