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Vehicle sensor settings – approach or presence mode?

28 January 2021 - Rick Wakeham

OPTEX OVS-GT is an ‘above the ground’ vehicle sensor that can replace a ground loop to detect both approaching and stationary vehicles. The calibration varies depending on the application and the type of vehicles to detect.

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Optex warehouse security

Perimeter security solutions for warehouse and logistics centres

28 January 2021 - Lara Velasco

As e-commerce continues to grow, warehouses and distribution centres are getting bigger and face a significant number of security risks. Protecting the perimeter to these facilities can be challenging, but the earlier an intrusion can be detected, the better chance there is to deter crime.

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Optex winter safeguards for sensors tech tip

Winter safeguards for outdoor sensors

30 November 2020 - Rick Wakeham

While our sensors are designed to perform in every season, it is always recommended to check a few things on the sensor during the winter months. Our tech team has complied a winter safeguards list.

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Batteries for our wireless active infrared beams

29 October 2020 - Rick Wakeham

To ensure the best performance for our battery-operated active infrared beams, it is important to use the lithium-based D size LSH-20 , 3.6V batteries manufactured by SAFT. Our tech team explains why it matters.

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