How to Choose the Right Sensor Solution for Automatic Doors?

Automatic doors have become an essential feature in modern buildings, offering convenience, accessibility, and improved energy efficiency. Widely used in entrances to offices, hospitals, hotels, and retail stores due to their classic design and reliable performance.

However, ensuring the safe and smooth operation of automatic doors is critical. Key concerns include the activation of sensor when people approach the sensing area, preventing the door from closing on pedestrians, avoiding collisions, and reducing the risk of hand injuries, etc.

Choosing the right sensor solution depends on the door type, function needs, and specific performance. The main goal is to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability.

1. DOOR TYPE: automatic sliding door, swing door, revolving door, roller shutter door, speed door, etc. Different types of automatic doors have different features and functional requirements, so we will choose different sensors.

2. SENSORS TYPE: activation sensor, safety sensor, microwave / infrared / laser sensor, photoelectric beam, light barrier, safety curtain sensor, etc. Sensors can be classified into different types based on their functions, technical types, installation methods, and applicable scenarios. This also needs to be selected based on the actual situation.

3. OTHER SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE: door height, detection range, traffic volume, certification requirements, environment change, price expectation, and other special cases. For instance, in specific areas of a hospital, microwave sensors are not the best choice. When microwave sensors are working, they continuously emit electromagnetic waves. Although their power is very low and they usually comply with electromagnetic compatibility standards, in extreme cases, they may still pose an electromagnetic interference risk to precision medical equipment.

Generally, a combined sensor is a better choice for automatic doors. Sensors with different technical functions are used simultaneously to ensure more safer and effective operation. If you have any questions regarding your automatic door sensor choice, please contact us and we will provide you appropriate solutions for reference.