OPTIGATE YAW-001000181 – Receiverless laser photocell with adjustable sensitivity

The OPTIGATE laser photocell is an advanced solution for automatic gates and professional automation systems. Thanks to the integrated laser rangefinder, it works without a receiver and without the need to carry cables on both sides of the gate, greatly simplifying installation and reducing time, costs and possible points of failure.

Unlike traditional reflex sensors, OPTIGATE does not use reflective mirrors. This allows stable operation even in harsh environments: dust, rain, condensation, humidity or dirt do not compromise detection, ensuring constant performance over time.

New firmware – advanced laser adjustment

The updated firmware introduces advanced laser power and sensitivity management, selectable in two modes:

• Automatic adjustment: the device autonomously adapts the laser power according to environmental conditions, improving immunity to disturbances caused by direct sun, intense rain, snow or abnormal reflections.

• Manual adjustment: allows the installer to set a higher sensitivity when a quick and timely intervention is required, or a more filtered response in critical contexts.

This evolution makes OPTIGATE extremely versatile, suitable for both standard installations and complex situations or highly exposed to atmospheric agents.

Swivel head and operating modes

The 180° swivel head allows flexible mounting even in confined spaces or with unconventional geometries.

The OPTIGATE photocell now has only two operating modes, both of which can be used both as a safety photocell and for the automatic opening control, depending on the configuration chosen:

• SAFETY PLUS: laser detection with a range of up to 9 meters, ideal for applications where maximum coverage and greater tolerance to critical environmental conditions is required.

• SAFETY NORMAL: laser detection with settable distance and range up to 6 meters, suitable for standard installations or where a more selective response is required.

Thanks to the new firmware, both modes can be adjusted in sensitivity and laser power, allowing OPTIGATE to be adapted to both gate protection and opening activation functions, without constraints of use.

Note: The SAFETY PLUS and SAFETY NORMAL modes do not identify a fixed function (safety/opening), but a different detection logic and range. The final function depends on the connection to the control panel and the sensitivity adjustment.

Optional overhead guard

An optional overhead guard is now available, sold separately, designed to further reduce the influence of direct sun, heavy rain and snow.
The canopy is also backward compatible with OPTIGATE, making it ideal for improving existing installations in particularly problematic contexts.

Technical features

• Power supply: 12–24 V AC/DC

• Maximum Range:

  • up to 9 m (SAFETY PLUS)

  • up to 6 m (SAFETY NORMAL / OPEN)

• Laser technology with integrated rangefinder

• Laser power and sensitivity adjustment: automatic or manual

• 180° rotating head

• Relay output: 30 VDC – 0.5 A

• Degree of protection: IP54

• Operating temperature: -10°C to +60°C

• Sizes: 36 × 123 × 33 mm

• Weight: 69 g

Key Benefits

• No receiver or reflector needed

• Quick, clean and less invasive installation

• Increased immunity to atmospheric disturbances thanks to new firmware

• Sensitivity adjustable according to application needs

• Low maintenance

• Compatible with optional canopy even on existing installations

Recommended Applications

• Automatic sliding and swing gates

• Vehicular barriers

• Sectional and up-and-over doors

• Automations for internal and external gates