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Electric Gates

  • 30-07-2024 9:19pm
    #1
    ConcretePat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭


    I'm considering automating existing metal swing gates. Duct between pillars is already there. Power easily provided. My Q is, nowdays how is open-on-exit configured. In a previous work place an in-ground induction loop was used . From my recent searches, they all seem to talk about using photo cell detection. I don't see any mention of ground loops. So I'm wondering how is the difference between vehicles and people moving around the garden/driveway detected.



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  • #2
    shane b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 610 ✭✭✭shane b


    In-ground induction loops are used more in commercial settings whereras photocells seem to be used in residential. In residential entry/exit is usually controlled with keyfobs and a combined intercom/keypad.



  • #3
    ConcretePat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭ConcretePat


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122466998#Comment_122466998

    It's exit I'm interested in.. I've come across a wireless detector called 'e-Loop' which would suit my requirements. Probably go with that.



  • #4
    ConcretePat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭ConcretePat


    Anybody got any experience of these E-loop detectors?



  • #5
    Supertoucher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 175 ✭✭Supertoucher


    I wanted a loop originally but I think we've probably been better off with fobs. Depending on how quickly the gates open, it's often easier to trigger the gates whilst getting the kids/bags in the car and then you can drive straight out. With a loop you're usually sitting there waiting for them to open. Seems like a first world problem, but when you've done it a 100 times…..



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