Edge sensor for rolling driveway gate
- Thread starter mtgoat
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Hmmm... "Driveway gate?" Would that be what people commonly call a garage door?"
I use these: https://www.smarthome.com/seco-larm-e-9660-8b25-enforcer-curtain-ir-motion-sensor-8-beams-black.html
I use the one with 8 beams and its just about the length of the door. It works well, but it has this annoying characteristic that when it is blocked, the relay "clicks" about once per second. Also I do wish it had more beams as they are about 7" apart. Much cheaper than the Miller Edge.
My car has a hatch that opens and I wanted to make sure that was sensed and this works.
Looks like this is 1/4 the price of the Miller Edge. That seems a bit overpriced, if you ask me.
I use these: https://www.smarthome.com/seco-larm-e-9660-8b25-enforcer-curtain-ir-motion-sensor-8-beams-black.html
I use the one with 8 beams and its just about the length of the door. It works well, but it has this annoying characteristic that when it is blocked, the relay "clicks" about once per second. Also I do wish it had more beams as they are about 7" apart. Much cheaper than the Miller Edge.
My car has a hatch that opens and I wanted to make sure that was sensed and this works.
Looks like this is 1/4 the price of the Miller Edge. That seems a bit overpriced, if you ask me.
tmbrown97
Senior Member
I'd imagine by "driveway gate" he means just that - a gate at the end of his driveway. The edge sensor is a sensor placed on the edge of the gate so that, if it impacts anything during closing, it immediately stops and/or reverses.
Unfortunately I have no firsthand experience to add... though I have a 200' driveway, I don't think gates are a thing in my neighborhood.
Unfortunately I have no firsthand experience to add... though I have a 200' driveway, I don't think gates are a thing in my neighborhood.
mtgoat
Member
Thanks Ano, this might be a good alternative. I've seen the gate close on a car that was straddling the track of our rolling gate, when the current sensor was shooting between the wheels. I'd also like to protect from a child/adult putting their arm/hand between the metal gridwork of a moving gate.ano said:
Reading through the specifications, it notes potential interference from both rain and direct sunlight.
Any experience anyone, with using these outdoors in a location absent of overhead protection?
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