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Safety Beams Infra-Red Blue Eyes (Version 2) are paired infrared (IR) sensors used for safety and obstacle detection in automatic gate systems (sliding or swing), garage doors, and other automated entry points. They are commonly called photoelectric safety beams or IR safety sensors.
Infra-Red Beam Detection — Sends an invisible IR beam from a transmitter to a receiver; any broken beam triggers a safety response.
“Blue Eyes” Design — Often equipped with a blue LED light for easy alignment and visual indication.
Version 2 Upgrades — Improved range, stability, and interference rejection compared with earlier models.
Weather-Resistant Housing — Designed for outdoor use near gates and access points.
Fast Response Time — Detects obstructions quickly to help prevent accidents.
Safety beams provide a non-contact detection zone in front of gates or doors:
When the IR beam is uninterrupted: Gate operation proceeds normally.
When the beam is broken (by a person, animal, or object):
The gate stops or reverses, preventing contact with the obstacle.
Safety alarms or indicators can be triggered.
This is critical for preventing accidents with pedestrians, children, vehicles, or objects during gate movement.
✅ Automatic Sliding Gates — Prevents gate from closing when someone/thing is in the path
✅ Automatic Swing Gates — Adds safety stopping on obstruction
✅ Garage Doors & Barriers — Protects vehicles and people
✅ Industrial Yard Access — Improves compliance with safety standards
✅ Perimeter Security — Detects passage through restricted zones
Infra-Red Transmitter & Receiver Pair: One unit sends the beam; the other receives it.
Effective Detection Range: Typically from 5 m to 30 m+ depending on model and installation conditions.
LED Indicators: Blue “eyes” help installers align the transmitter and receiver.
Normally Closed/Normally Open Outputs: Compatible with most control boards and gate automation systems.
Low Power Consumption: Works well with 12 V or 24 V gate/control power supplies.
Mount the Transmitter & Receiver at matching heights on opposite sides of the gate opening.
Align the IR Beams so the transmitter beam hits the receiver directly — visual LEDs help with this.
Wire the Outputs to your gate controller’s safety input terminals.
Test the System: Break the beam and confirm the gate stops or reverses.
Use Weather Covers/Protection if installed in harsh environments.
Protects People & Vehicles from gate impact
Helps Comply with Safety Standards for automated doors/gates
Improves Reliability of Automated Systems
Compatible with Most Gate Control Boards & Accessories
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