The infrared photo eyes are a People and Property safety device intended for use with automatic gate operating systems. Swing gate operators require at least one external monitored entrapment device for gate operation and Slide gate operators require at least two external monitored entrapment devices (one for each direction) for gate operation per UL325 the standard for gate operator safety. See gate operator installation manual.
The transmitter can be powered by two 3.6 vdc lithium batteries (model - ER14505) or it may be hard-wired to the gate operator control board. The expected battery life should exceed 1 year.
Rated range up to 42 feet/13 meters in most conditions.
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- Battery powered emitter (Batteries Included)
- Better reliability than reflector
- Range: 42 feet
- Eliminates wires across driveway to emitter
- Power Input: 12 or 24 Volt AC or DC
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- Power supply TX: 3.6V
- Battery voltage: 2 x 3.6V
- Battery capacity: 2.4Ah
- Battery type: ER14505
- Expected battery life: 15 months
- Power supply RX: 9 / 24 Vac/dc
- Current consumption Transmitter: 400μA
- Current consumption Receiver: 20 mA
- Double contact relay with serial exchange: yes
- RX output contacts: 1 NO / 1 NC
- Max DC power on relay contacts: 24W/48V
- Max AC power on relay contacts: 60 VA / 48 V
- Operating temperature: -4°F / +131°F
- Housing protection: IP55
- Rated range: 42 ft.
- Dimensions with hood: 2.95 x 4.13 x 4.13 in.
- (1) TX/TRANSMITTER
- (1) RX/RECEIVER
- (2) WIRING BOX
- (2) HOOD
- (2) MOUNTING BRACKETS
- (2) RUBBER SEAL
- (8) WIRING BOX MOUNTING SCREWS
- #8 - 18 x ¾ inch Self tapping sheet metal (20mm length)
- (8) TX / RX MOUNTING SCREWS
- #4 - 18 x ½ inch sheet metal (12.7mm length)
- (4) COVER MOUNTING SCREWS
- #4 - ¼ inch black sheet metal (6.5mm length)
- (2) BATTERY 3.6v LITHIUM
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The following tools and supplies are suggested in the manufacturer manual for optimal installation. They are not provided by Gate Crafters, however, most tools are available at local hardware stores for purchase or rental.
Please refer to the Installation Manual for Tools Needed.
Depending on the type of gate, power supply and contributing environmental factors additional tools or supplies may be needed. Please review the product manual associated with this gate opener model for further details.