Great idea! The manual does a decent job, but clearly a video would be even more help. If you are putting these in and need help programming the folks at BEA have an outstanding customer service team. ;)
just found you and love the videos! learning a lot. Question though, in some of your videos it seems like you are setting off the free exit by walking in front of it. In my short experience, beam free exits that say you can make it not detect pedestrians, still can be set off by walking the right distance away from the beam. In this instance do you use inground loops if customer wants no pedestrians to set off free exit, or do you only use these beams?
Hi Stefan. The "Free Exit", shown in green, loop can be programmed to not open via pedestrian traffic. The red, safety loops will always detect people/objects to prevent the gate from closing. I use both in-ground and the BEA lasers. Each has their pros/cons, I'd say that I do prefer the BEA's as they provide more protection (especially of people and motor-bikes), are easier to install and can easily be replaced in the future.
So can you defeat it by sticking a piece of wood or something though the gate blocking the beam and making it think there is an object in the green open zone? It looks almost close enough to put a hand over it (you wouldn't want to do that when it moved the gate as it could rip your arm off). I would think it would be ok inside an enclosed area like an underground garage or back 5-10 feet from the gate.
Thank you the question/comment. You would not typically, every installation is different based on applications. The sensor has immunity settings and directional settings so you would need to place a vehicle sized object through the gate (largest hole allowed by code is 2 1/4") the size of a vehicle and have it approach the gate at the right height and direction.
You do not need the loop detector board, but you do need to ensure that your gate operator has "screw" style terminals/inputs to land your outputs from the LZR-H100 to.
@@michaelbritt2754 In general you are correct. Typically a gate operator will have specific inputs for the loop detectors. For example, HySecurity gate operators have inputs for "Free Exit Vehicle Detector", "Inside Obstruction Detector" and a few others.
Thank you for the watch and comment! I'm slow to accept change, but loops have always been a headache. So far I'm a big fan of these, I tried another version (non-laser) before these come out and was not impressed with those.
If you get ice or snow build up they will hold the gate opened. It does have to be a pretty significant amount and it can easily be cleaned off, but it does happen. They brilliantly (sarcastic voice) are build with a small plastic lip that the snow collects on. I've started installing them in these specifically designed bollard/posts that protect them from snow/ice build up by Torxun (torxun.com/sensorvaults)
If you're in Colorado, specifically the Front Range give us a call. If you're not you can buy it from our online store using the link in the description (US Only). If you're outside the US, I'd reach out to BEA to find a local distributor.
I have some loops that I put in 15+ years ago and while they did work for years-upon-years, once the ground starts moving and there are freeze-thaw-freeze-thaw conditions the in-ground loops are an absolute headache deal with and/or to replace. Especially since they inevitably fail in the winter on the coldest, iciest day of they year. The lasers can easily and cost effectively be replaced year round without impacting traffic. So, there are certainly advantages to each solution.
You should make a video on how to setup/ program with remote
Great idea! The manual does a decent job, but clearly a video would be even more help. If you are putting these in and need help programming the folks at BEA have an outstanding customer service team. ;)
Thank you for your well described description!
Rob, thank you for the feedback.
just found you and love the videos! learning a lot. Question though, in some of your videos it seems like you are setting off the free exit by walking in front of it. In my short experience, beam free exits that say you can make it not detect pedestrians, still can be set off by walking the right distance away from the beam. In this instance do you use inground loops if customer wants no pedestrians to set off free exit, or do you only use these beams?
Hi Stefan. The "Free Exit", shown in green, loop can be programmed to not open via pedestrian traffic. The red, safety loops will always detect people/objects to prevent the gate from closing. I use both in-ground and the BEA lasers. Each has their pros/cons, I'd say that I do prefer the BEA's as they provide more protection (especially of people and motor-bikes), are easier to install and can easily be replaced in the future.
So can you defeat it by sticking a piece of wood or something though the gate blocking the beam and making it think there is an object in the green open zone? It looks almost close enough to put a hand over it (you wouldn't want to do that when it moved the gate as it could rip your arm off). I would think it would be ok inside an enclosed area like an underground garage or back 5-10 feet from the gate.
Thank you the question/comment. You would not typically, every installation is different based on applications. The sensor has immunity settings and directional settings so you would need to place a vehicle sized object through the gate (largest hole allowed by code is 2 1/4") the size of a vehicle and have it approach the gate at the right height and direction.
With the Bea laser in place for the exit loop, do you still need the loop detector board for the BEA laser?
You do not need the loop detector board, but you do need to ensure that your gate operator has "screw" style terminals/inputs to land your outputs from the LZR-H100 to.
@@AccentAlarms oh okay, so plug it in as a N.O. relay on the open/close terminal?
@@michaelbritt2754 In general you are correct. Typically a gate operator will have specific inputs for the loop detectors. For example, HySecurity gate operators have inputs for "Free Exit Vehicle Detector", "Inside Obstruction Detector" and a few others.
Looks good, makes sense to go with something surface mount instead of the direct bury, low maintenance makes everyone happy! Thanks for sharing sir!
Thank you for the watch and comment! I'm slow to accept change, but loops have always been a headache. So far I'm a big fan of these, I tried another version (non-laser) before these come out and was not impressed with those.
Do they work in harsh weather conditions? Or will they hold the gate open?
If you get ice or snow build up they will hold the gate opened. It does have to be a pretty significant amount and it can easily be cleaned off, but it does happen. They brilliantly (sarcastic voice) are build with a small plastic lip that the snow collects on. I've started installing them in these specifically designed bollard/posts that protect them from snow/ice build up by Torxun (torxun.com/sensorvaults)
hou can i get It
If you're in Colorado, specifically the Front Range give us a call. If you're not you can buy it from our online store using the link in the description (US Only). If you're outside the US, I'd reach out to BEA to find a local distributor.
In ground loops are way better if installed properly
I have some loops that I put in 15+ years ago and while they did work for years-upon-years, once the ground starts moving and there are freeze-thaw-freeze-thaw conditions the in-ground loops are an absolute headache deal with and/or to replace. Especially since they inevitably fail in the winter on the coldest, iciest day of they year. The lasers can easily and cost effectively be replaced year round without impacting traffic. So, there are certainly advantages to each solution.