Gate safety devices are safety mechanisms designed to prevent accidents and injuries involving gates. Some common gate safety devices include:

1. Gate sensors: These devices use infrared or motion detection technology to sense when an object or person is in the path of the gate, causing it to stop or reverse direction to prevent crushing injuries.

2. Gate edge sensors: These sensors are installed along the edges of the gate and detect any obstructions, triggering the gate to stop and reverse if necessary.

3. Photoelectric beams: These beams create an invisible barrier across the gate opening, and if broken by an object or person, will stop the gate from closing until the obstruction is removed.

4. Safety loops: These are embedded in the ground near the gate and sense the presence of vehicles or obstacles, causing the gate to remain open until the area is clear.

5. Emergency stop buttons: These manual controls allow users to instantly stop the gates movement in case of an emergency or when an obstruction is detected.

By incorporating these gate safety devices, property owners can help prevent accidents and injuries while ensuring the safe operation of their gates.

Safety Devices

Gate safety devices are safety mechanisms designed to prevent accidents and injuries involving gates. Some common gate safety devices include:

1. Gate sensors: These devices use infrared or motion detection technology to sense when an object or person is in the path of the gate, causing it to stop or reverse direction to prevent crushing injuries.

2. Gate edge sensors: These sensors are installed along the edges of the gate and detect any obstructions, triggering the gate to stop and reverse if necessary.

3. Photoelectric beams: These beams create an invisible barrier across the gate opening, and if broken by an object or person, will stop the gate from closing until the obstruction is removed.

4. Safety loops: These are embedded in the ground near the gate and sense the presence of vehicles or obstacles, causing the gate to remain open until the area is clear.

5. Emergency stop buttons: These manual controls allow users to instantly stop the gates movement in case of an emergency or when an obstruction is detected.

By incorporating these gate safety devices, property owners can help prevent accidents and injuries while ensuring the safe operation of their gates.


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  1. Northstar NP3 Three Channel, Plug-In Loop Detector

    • Plug-In Loop Detector
    • Three Channel
    • Three Selectable Sensitivities and Four Selectable Frequencies per Channel
    • Single Output
    • Wrong Voltage Protection
    • Runs on 10 to 30 Volts DC, 5mA nominal
    • Selectable 15 or 60 minute presence time
    • Loop Scanning prevents cross-talk
    • Automatic Sensitivity Boost
    • Separate Power/Fault and Detect Indicators
    • Compatible with all All-O-Matic and Viking Operators, but can be hard-wired to any Gate Operator
    northstar:np3
    $149.00
  2. Northstar NP2-LM Single Channel & Output, Plug-In Vehicle Detector

    Plug-in compatible with LiftMaster® Operators
    • 4 Selectable Sensitivities
    • 4 Selectable Frequencies
    • Wrong Voltage Protection
    • Separate Power/Fault and Detect Indicators
    • Automatic Sensitivity Boost
    • Power Supply Requirement 10 to 24 Volts DC, 5mA nominal
    • Selectable Presence Times
    • Permanent Presence Option

    northstar:np2lm
    $85.00
  3. Northstar NP2 Series for Round 11 Pin Socket

    NP2

    • 10 selectable Sensitivities
    • 4 selectable Frequencies
    • Wrong voltage protection
    • Output Timing – Extend & Delay
    • Selectable Presence times
    • Selectable Pulse lengths
    • Separate Power, Detect and  Fault Indicators
    • Automatic Sensitivity Boost
    • Available in: 240VAC, 120VAC, or 12-24VDC/AC
    northstar:np2
    $78.00
  4. Northstar NP2-ES Plug-in Loop Detector, 10 to 30 Volts AC or DC

    The NP2-ES’s wide inductance range allows for use with small loops sometimes found in the Parking/Access Control industries

    northstar:np2es
    $74.00
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