Reno A&E RAD1 Single Channel Plug-In Vehicle Loop Detector
The RAD1 is different from the AX, B, and BX 11-pin detector families because it is a plug-in board-style detector for operators and controllers with a compatible Molex detector header. It monitors one inductive loop and provides solid-state outputs rather than the traditional relay output style used on many 11-pin detectors. That makes the RAD1 useful in modern gate operator control boards that are designed to accept a plug-in exit or safety loop detector directly. The detector is built for low-power gate and access applications and includes diagnostic monitoring for open loops, shorted loops, and sudden inductance changes. For ordering, the critical detail is not only the detector part number but the exact operator board. A RAD1 will not replace an 11-pin detector unless the system is rewired to an approved compatible interface.
Compatible With
This detector may be used with the following applications when the original voltage, connector style, output logic, and control-board documentation match:
- Select gate, parking, drive-through, and access-control systems with compatible 10-pin Molex plug-in detector ports.
- Chamberlain/Elite SL3000 and CSW200 references where the board supports this plug-in detector format.
- Advanced Access Automation CSL2000, CSW2000, and RSW1000 references where compatible.
- All-O-Matic SL100-DC, SL150DC, OH200DC, SW300DC, and SW350DC references where compatible.
- Linear / OSCO SL and SW Series operators with APeX controller references.
- SECOM late-model operators with 10-pin Molex detector connectors.
- Viking Access L-3, F-1, T-21, H-10, B-12, and Q-4 references where compatible.
- Apollo 4300 and 4500 references where compatible.
- Related/cross-shop references include RAD1, RAD-1, RAD-1-PI, RAD-1-PL, EDI RAD1, LMA-1800, and Northstar NP-ES when board compatibility is confirmed.
Features and Specifications
| Manufacturer | Reno A&E / EDI |
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| Product Type | Plug-in vehicle loop detector |
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| Part Number | RAD1 / RAD-1 |
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| Application | Gate, parking, drive-through, and access-control loop detection |
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| Input Power | 12VDC, 24VDC, or 24VAC class operation |
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| Channels | 1 loop channel |
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| Outputs | Dual programmable solid-state outputs |
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| Connector | 10-pin Molex style plug-in detector format - verify board |
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| Compatible Operator Type | Operators with supported plug-in detector port |
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| Notes | Not a direct replacement for 11-pin Amphenol socket detectors |
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Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
These numbers and search variations are related to this product family. They should not be treated as exact replacements unless the voltage, connector, and detector function are confirmed.
- RAD1
- RAD-1
- RAD-1-PI
- RAD-1-PL
- Reno RAD1
- EDI RAD1
- Reno A&E RAD1
- LMA-1800
- LMA1800
- Northstar NP-ES
- NP-ES
- 10-pin Molex loop detector
Technician Note
Loop detector problems are not always caused by the detector module. A damaged loop, wet splice, poor lead-in cable, wrong sensitivity setting, frequency interference, or a loop installed too close to moving gate steel can create false detection or missed vehicles. Match the detector first, then test the loop and operator input before returning the gate to service.
Before Ordering
- Match the detector input power to the original unit and operator control voltage: 12VDC, 24VDC, or 24VAC class operation.
- Verify the connector style and pin layout before ordering: 10-pin Molex style plug-in detector format - verify board.
- Confirm the required output style for the operator input: Dual programmable solid-state outputs.
- Check whether the original application uses presence, pulse-on-entry, pulse-on-exit, fail output, or safety/hold-open logic.
- Inspect loop wire, lead-in cable, splices, and pavement cuts before assuming the detector module is the only failed part.
Important Ordering Warnings
- Do not interchange 120VAC, 240VAC, and low-voltage detector models by appearance alone.
- Do not assume fail-safe and fail-secure versions are interchangeable.
- Confirm 11-pin socket detectors versus plug-in Molex style detectors before ordering.
- Check whether the application needs relay outputs or solid-state outputs.
Professional Advisory
Do not use a loop detector as a replacement for required monitored photo eyes, safety edges, or entrapment protection devices. For high-voltage detector power, damaged wiring, nuisance gate movement, or uncertain safety-device wiring, have the system checked by a qualified gate technician.
Product Questions and Answers
Is RAD1 an 11-pin loop detector?
No. RAD1 is a plug-in detector for compatible board-mounted detector ports, commonly referenced as a 10-pin Molex style format.
What operators commonly use RAD1?
RAD1 is commonly associated with select Chamberlain/Elite, Advanced Access, All-O-Matic, Linear/OSCO APeX, SECOM, Viking, and Apollo operator references when the board supports the plug-in format.
Does RAD1 use relay outputs?
RAD1 uses solid-state programmable outputs, not the same relay-output format as many 11-pin detector modules.
Can RAD1 be used for both safety and exit loops?
It may be used for the loop function supported by the operator board, such as exit or safety, when plugged into the correct detector port and configured properly.
What should I confirm before ordering RAD1?
Confirm the operator model, control-board detector connector, supply voltage, loop function, and whether the board manual calls for RAD1 or an equivalent plug-in detector.
