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Safety devices need different jobs, not duplicate labels.

Exit trigger / induction loops

Exit trigger / induction loops

Embedded driveway loops detect vehicles for hold-open, exit and safety logic.

Photoelectric beams

Photoelectric beams

Through-beams stop motion when an object breaks the invisible beam.

Light curtains

Light curtains

Multi-beam curtains provide a taller detection field near the opening.

Safety edges

Safety edges

Pressure-sensitive edges stop and reverse when contact is detected.

Sliding, swing and boom gates need different coverage.

Sliding gate

  1. Two sets of beams across the opening.
  2. Induction loop for exit or hold-open logic.
  3. Safety edges on leading, closing and frame sides.

Swing gate

  1. Beam coverage across the leaf travel area.
  2. Safety edges on closing and hinge-side risks.
  3. Controller logic set around the full swing arc.

Boom gate

  1. Loop detection on vehicle approach and exit.
  2. Beam or presence detection where pedestrians may cross.
  3. Barrier arm logic matched to lane direction.
Installed automated gate in drivewayGate safety device weatherproof detail

Reliability comes from installation details as much as hardware.

  • Weatherproof placementDevice locations need to account for rain, dust, vehicle spray and sun exposure.
  • Serviceable cablingConduits, control boxes and cable paths should be accessible for future testing.
  • Commissioning checksBeam alignment, edge response and controller behaviour need verification after installation.
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Safety is a system responsibility.

Gate Automation Systems plans safety devices with the gate type, duty cycle, traffic mix, access-control hardware and servicing requirements so the finished system is practical to use and maintain.

Need safety devices specified for an automatic gate?

Send the gate type, opening width, traffic flow, pedestrian exposure and any existing control hardware. Gate Automation Systems can help plan the right safety coverage before installation.

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