Single photocell that replaces all traditional photocells and reflexes

Security systems for automatic gates and doors using infrared photocells are among the oldest security systems on the market. As you know, and as many plant engineering experts maintain, photocells are not considered a security system by the standard. This statement is both true and false at the same time, because the standard never specifies which safety systems to adopt but only indicates the risks and dangers to be avoided when using an automatic device, leaving the choice of systems to be used to “minimise” these dangers to the machine manufacturer, but that is another matter.

In this post, we will talk about photocells and, above all, installation situations. Let's look at a few:

Automatic barrier, perpendicular protection under the pole during closing. Very often, installing a pair of photocells on a barrier is not easy, as it requires digging to bring the wires to the opposite side of the box. In these situations, reflex photocells are often used. An excellent choice, but sometimes certain environmental and atmospheric conditions make this product unstable. In fact, the reflective mirror has problems in case of humidity and dust.

Pair of photocells on the inside in swing gate automation systems. In swing gates, sometimes there is a wall on one side and nothing on the opposite side. Many installers are rightly a little sceptical about using columns, which are very unstable and cause most false alarms simply because they have moved the photocells out of alignment.

New sliding gate without pre-installation. Sliding gates without pre-installed piping are a nightmare because you never know how to run the cables from the opposite side of the motor in order to install the photocells. In these cases, too, reflex photocells are used, with all the limitations that this product has and that we have already described.

In addition to these situations, there are also all those cases in which we want to be able to open the gate, door or barrier without the aid of a remote control and therefore very often using loops. We will not dwell on the subject of loops, as every installer, distributor or designer is well aware of the problems that this device causes.

The introduction has been a little long, but necessary in order to present, in a single product, the solution to all these problems.

No more impossible cable routing, external conduits and flying cables.

No more reflection problems due to the limitations of reflex technology (humidity, dust on the reflector).

No more problems with the use of battery-powered photocells and their battery life.

The laser photocell with OPTIGATE rangefinder technology provides the same protection as a traditional pair of photocells using only one, saving installation and wiring time.

In addition, OPTIGATE can be used for opening control as an excellent alternative to classic ground loops.

OPTIGATE has two operating modes depending on how it is installed.

When there is a pole or upright on the opposite side, it can be used as a reference point. In this mode, sensitivity is maximised and coverage can reach up to 9 metres. All objects that cross the laser beam perpendicularly will be detected.

When there is no reference point on the opposite side, coverage is up to 2 metres, adjustable via programming. All objects crossing the laser beam within 6 metres (or less than the set distance) perpendicular to the beam will be detected.

In this mode, the features are the same as in mode B, but all objects approaching parallel to the laser beam will be detected. This mode is used for opening doors and gates.

Another feature of OPTIGATE is the rotating head inside the photocell. This allows it to be directed at an angle of 180°, making installation even easier.

Try this innovative product now to improve your daily life and become a better professional. Go to the OPTIGATE page. CLICCANDO QUI