This Photo Eye is primarily used for safety and it is reliable. The sender and receiver system provides the least amount of interference from sun reflections, rain, fog, etc. It is necessary to run wire under the driveway, but once it is installed, this is the most stable way to set up a safety system for a gate opener. The small attractive "egg" shaped eyes - which must both be mounted on small posts in the ground - are discrete. Arrange the mounted photo eyes up to 30' away on opposite sides of the driveway and line up the transmitter and receiver. If any object breaks the beam it will activate a response from the gate opener. With the Estate Swing Vinyl Series openers, there are many options for programming the gate opener's response to different situations when the photo eye beam is broken. This is because all Estate Swing Vinyl Series gate openers are equipped with dual safety circuits, separate circuits for opening and closing cycles. This way, it is possible have two or more photo eyes set up, in order to catch obstacles only on the opening cycle, closing cycle or both. This provides the largest number of options for safety, customized to individual needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can you set the eyes closer than 30' apart?
Yes, the closer the better.
2. By "respnse from the gate opener", do you mean it will open or close?
It will do different operations depending on the logic settings of the gate opener, and whether it is in an opening or closing cycle when the Photo Eye is activated.
3. Is this easy to install, or do I need some outside help?
It is very easy to install because of the egg's flat back side so it is easy to mount to any post. Also, the strong beams make it a breeze to line up.
4. To make it do multiple operations, do I need to buy more than one?
Yes; it is possible use one for exiting only and one for entry only. It is also possible to use it for the reverse method and have it activate the gate instead.
5. Does this product work on any gate?
Yes, it is completely universal. There are both normally open and normally closed wires included to work with any gate opener.
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