[Shop-talk] Garage Door Sensor Challenge

[Steven Trovato]

There seem to be some different ways to approach 
this in industrial settings.  I thought this one had potential:

http://www.northshorecommercialdoor.com/miminocogado1.html

The beam is attached to the door instead of the 
wall.  The problem with all of these more 
industrial approaches is the industrial 
price.  There are also some door edge rubber edge 
pieces that have built in sensors.  Here is a 
article about the subject.  Interesting, but I 
still didn't see any obvious solution for a reasonable cost.

https://ohsonline.com/Articles/2005/12/Industrial-Door-Safety.aspx?Page=1

-Steve

At 12:36 PM 2/3/2017, Steve Hammatt, Mount Vernon WA USA wrote:
>LOTS of great suggestions, unfortunately most still won’t work in
>my situation.  However, I am considering outdoor mounted sensors.
>This could address all my concerns IF I can find weatherproof sensors
>that are unobtrusive to work outside.  My lifts are LiftMaster Jackshaft
>design (love the space saving and very quiet operation.
>The search is on........off to my garage door people; seeing Steve Leckenby
>at Crawford Garage Doors in Mount Vernon on I-5 between Seattle and
>Vancouver BC.
>