INTRODUCTION
DIA S.p.a., a food company located in Calcinato (Brescia), manages its site access with automatic barriers. Unfortunately, since the installation of these barriers, the company has to deal with barrier collisions with the vehicles that are driving through resulting in damaged vehicles and barriers and safety issues.
JOB SITE
The barriers are located at the entrance of the company site as an access barrier for trucks, cars, motorcycles and bicycles. Previously, access control was managed through a sliding gate, which resulted in excessive wear on the gate’s motor due to frequent activations. To address this, DIA installed a set of barriers to manage the daily access more efficiently.
The OPTEX OVS-02GT sensors are the preferred solution because:
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Accurate vehicle presence detection while filtering out pedestrians.
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Vehicle Detection up to 35 km/h and a range up to 8 meters.
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Above ground solution replacing traditional induction loops and reducing ground work.
CONCLUSION
The solution effectively resolved the issue, enhancing both safety and efficiency at DIA S.p.a.’s entrance. All involved parties - DIA, A&C Automazioni, and Sicurtec - expressed satisfaction with the outcome. The OVS-02GT solution proved to be a reliable, low-maintenance, and cost-effective alternative to traditional detection systems.
