Safety Photocells
Photocells have been the number 1 gate safety device since the industry began. Very simply one side fires an infrared beam at a detector which makes a NC (Normally Closed) circuit. When someone or something crosses the beam, the circuit is broken and the gate system reacts in the appropriate way.
There are 100s of different products on the market but we are going to talk about just a few of them here. We are going to look at what level of safety you can achieve with them and where they are most effective.
Sunset Photocell
This can be thought of as your standard photocell, both sides are powered and your gate system will have a good first line of safety.
- Breaking the Infra-red beam triggers safety device
- 15 meter range
- NC fail safe switch for bullet proof reliability & and NO contact to act as a start input to activate gates
- Simple to add to existing systems with straight forward wiring
- Synch 2 sets of photocells together so they do not communicate. Allows 4 sets of photocells to work in close proximity
Photo Eyes 180
The Photo Eyes works in exactly the same way as a standard photocell but has a hardened aluminium outer casing. Again we would only recommend using this as a secondary safety device, to be used along side safety edges or a light curtain.
• Adjustable lens about 30° along the vertical axis and 210° along the horizontal axis
• Ideal for installations on gates or leaves with limited space for photocells
• 30 m range
• With aluminium base and strong methacrylate plastic cover
Photo 50
The Photo 50 works in exactly the same way as a standard photocell but this photocell fits in recessed hole . Again we would only recommend using this as a secondary safety device, to be used along side safety edges or a light curtain.
• Built-in photocell
• 35 m range
• Operation temperature -15° C+60°C
• Size: 75×75 mm – Side to built-in ø 65 mm
Photo 60 – Anti Vandal Photocell Heavy Duty
The Photo 60 works in exactly the same way as a standard photocell but has a hardened aluminium outer casing. Again we would only recommend using this as a secondary safety device, to be used along side safety edges or a light curtain.
- Non contact induction detector
- Robust aluminium outer casing can take a lot of damage. Watch the video demonstration too see how robust they are
- Rotate detector eyes within the photocell housing for easy alignment and installation
Slim Anti Vandal Photocells
Slim line photocells are often over looked and from an Anti Vandal point of view that’s a very good thing. This photocell measures just 3cm x 3cm x 13.8cm and is perfect for use in tight spaces.
- Tough aluminium outer casing
- 10M range
- Full weather proofing IP55
- 12/24 AC/DC supply
Anti-Vandal Battery Operated Photocells
The Anti-Vandal Small Battery is new to our range and has already proven a big hit. This is a small anti vandal battery photocell. It is perfect for sites that need a tough photocell solution where you cannot run cables.
- Tough aluminium outer casing
- 15m range
- Battery life 18/24 months
- 180 degree rotation for easy installation
- Full weather proofing IP55
- 12/24 AC/DC supply to RX Photocell
- Batteries fit securely in transmitting photocell
- 4 x 1.5v AAA batteries
Standard Battery Operated Photocells
Battery Photocells provide flexibility allowing for photocells to be fitted to any system without the need to lay a cable.
- Battery transmitter and wired receiver
- 8 meter range
- 2 year battery life
- 2 x 3.6v AA batteries
