Sensor Blog


Loop applications

Loop basics

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The correct way to instal a road loop.

Multi-core cable loop

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Use this alternative loop method to set a reliable road loop after the road surface has been completed.


Beam applications

Cross beam safety

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Wide single leaf gates are notoriously difficult to protect with photobeams. This technique adds cross beams.

Ring of beams

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A double leaf set of residential gates can be made to comply with safety regulations with a simple 'ring of beams'. 

Beam and edge wiring

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Simplify wiring by interconnecting edges and beams with the same function


Safety blogs

Categories of behavior

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Gate automation safety relies on the design of safety components.    We take a look at the categories of behavior of equipment.

Gate safety

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A gate is a machine built on site. Every one is different.   They all need to be declared 'safe' by the installer.   They all need a manual.


Product blogs

Photobeam types

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Photobeams are the staple safety device for gate automation. Are they all the same? We take a look at some new developments

Safety edge types

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All safety edges do the same thing, but the different technologies have characteristics that make them more or less suitable.

Exit sensor types

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Gate control has changed over 30 years. Gates are now required to be safe. So how does the gate know where or when to stop? We try to explain the techniques and advantages.