With so many safety devices on the market for electric gates, we have listed the top 5 ways to improve safety measures on your electric gate openers.
1. Photocells
You will find a pair of photocells are supplied with all electric gate kits. They are small boxes with an infra-red beam that are mounted facing each other on either side of your gate. If this beam is broken or interrupted, it sends a signal to the control panel that there is an obstruction which prevents the gates from operating. This simple fail safe will prevent gates from opening