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Strange opening problem - Baz1981 - 01-07-2019
I have a bft Phobos/Thalia L 24v single gate kit using a pair of SEAV 2241 photocells. All works fine except occasionally if I want to open the gate first thing in the morning it won't open, if I stand between the photocells and break the beam it will open as normal but as soon as I move it stops. Later in the day it will sort itself and work as normal.
RE: Strange opening problem - JoeF - 01-07-2019
Hi,
so essentially you are using your photocells as a means to open your gates am i correct in saying this?
RE: Strange opening problem - Baz1981 - 01-07-2019
Thanks for your reply. I'm using a keypad and remote to open the gate, the photocells are there to stop the gate closing when there is an obstacle (ie a car) in the way. Most of the time they work fine but occasionally they seem to work in reverse so the gate will only open when the beam is broken.
RE: Strange opening problem - Baz1981 - 06-07-2019
So, for anyone that has this problem on the future, it was the glare from the morning sun blinding the photocell. Hopefully a guard over the sensor will fix the problem ?
RE: Strange opening problem - SamA - 15-07-2019
(06-07-2019, 06:53 AM)Baz1981 Wrote: So, for anyone that has this problem on the future, it was the glare from the morning sun blinding the photocell. Hopefully a guard over the sensor will fix the problem ?
Hi,
The guard should fix the problem.
If the problem still occurs, we recommend trying some move-able photocells that can be moved into different angles to avoid direct sunlight causing a problem.
Sam.