Commonly used to prevent doors or gates closing on pedestrians or vehicles a photoelectric (PE) beam is a continuous straight infrared beam of light which, once interrupted, sends a signal to the gate operator to typically stop its movement. The variety of available PE beam designs and technologies provide reliable and safe solutions for all types of configurations, including: Semi-wireless versions are suitable for situations where power is only available on one side of the gate, Fully wireless and low-voltage PE beam models are ideal for use with solar-powered automatic gates, Reflector or long-distance emissions types for extra-wide/long gates; and Anti-shock protection PE beams are versatile and secure options that add safety to all projects.
Safety Light Curtains is a collection of PE beams mounted on a rail that will detect interruptions of the photoelectric beams at various heights. Often used to prevent accidents when working around machinery, safety light curtains also offer significant protection and security around, commercial and industrial roller doors where forklifts are in operation, and in locations that have boom gates such as camping grounds, industrial sites and weighbridges which typically have long vehicular traffic like semi-trailers.
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