For door safety
February 1st 2005

Automatic door sensor specialist BEA has launched a new generation of its Activ8 sensor for pedestrian sliding doors.

The device combines microwave and active infrared sensing technologies within a single housing, allowing it to detect both movement towards, and presence in front of, the door.

New intelligent immunity software enables the sensor’s operation to remain unaffected by natural phenomena such as rain and snow.

Self-monitored and failsafe, the presence-sensing field comprises a double curtain of 24 overlapping infrared spots, ensuring that detection is uniform and reliable.

It also removes the need for horizontal safety beams mounted within the door frame, since the conical or pyramidal area over which it operates covers the entire width of the door and extends to an effective height in accordance with BS 7036 and prEN 12650.

The Activ8 is fitted with a direction-sensing radar that can be switched to bidirectional.

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