Gate Exit Loops

The electronic devices known as gate exit loops or exit sensors detect vehicles to automatically open exit gates for a seamless departure. These loops are deliberately positioned within or on driveways to sense when a vehicle arrives. Gate exit loops function on the gate's exit side to facilitate vehicles departing from secured spaces.

How Gate Exit Loops Work

Gate exit loops function through different types of sensor and detector technologies. The sensors identify the metal structure of vehicles by employing magnetism as well as radar and photoelectric methods.

Integration with Gate Control Systems

Gate control systems link gate exit loops through a simple connection with two wires. Wireless exit gate detectors utilize wireless transmitters and receivers as their primary components instead of using wires. Exit switch devices provide compatibility with Liftmaster, Chamberlain, Mighty Mule, Aleko, Ghost Controls, GateCrafters, US Automatic, SEA, BFT, Nice and additional brands.

Common Applications of Gate Exit Loops

Gate exit loops find applications in a variety of settings, including parking facilities, commercial and residential building complexes, and toll booths.

Types of Gate Exit Loops

Gate exit loops come in different types, each with its unique features and applications:

Inductive Loop Sensors

These loops use electromagnetic fields to detect metal objects, making them suitable for various vehicle types.

Photoelectric Sensors

Utilizing beams of light, photoelectric sensors are effective in detecting vehicles and ensuring precise control.

Radar Sensors

Radar is an active transmission and reception method in the microwave GHz range. Radar sensors are used for contactless detection, tracking, and positioning by means of electromagnetic waves.

Innovations in Gate Exit Loop Technology: - Wireless Gate Exit Detector

One of the challenges of installing exit loops is that you must make cuts in the asphalt or concrete, requiring a saw with the appropriate concrete blade. This is a labor-intensive and dirty operation. With a wireless exit loop, you eliminate the need for these cuts.

In-ground wireless gate loop There are two types of wireless gate loops: surface mount and flush mount. The surface mount attaches to the driveway surface using screws, while the flush mount sits in a hole and is flush to the surface, requiring a drill with a four-inch hole saw blade to cut the hole. The flush mount is suitable for areas where snow removal equipment is frequently used or for extremely heavy vehicles.

Instead of wires, the exit sensor sends radio waves to a wireless receiver attached to the gate controller motor.

These wireless sensors use a 10600 mA battery that provides up to 6-10 years of battery life (depending on usage & mode).

Some of these wireless sensors offer a presence mode that intelligently prolongs the opening of gates and barriers when longer vehicles are in motion within the detection area. This advanced feature improves safety and efficiency by reducing interruptions and minimizing the risk of collisions, making it well-suited for commercial environments where long trucks are common.

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