Is the Safescan Laser Safety Sensor Compatible with Sliding Doors?
The Safescan Laser Safety Sensor is specifically designed and optimized for swing door applications. It uses advanced Time-of-Flight (ToF) laser technology to detect motion and presence in critical safety zones around automatic swing doors, including the hinge side and the leaf side. This precision makes it ideal for preventing impact and entrapment in environments with automated single or double swing doors. While both swing and sliding doors require reliable safety detection, their operational mechanics and safety zones differ significantly. Sliding doors, which move laterally, require sensors with coverage and response patterns tailored for that motion. As such, Safescan is not recommended for sliding doors, and a dedicated sliding door sensor—like the USafe or other radar/microwave-based presence detectors—would be more appropriate for that application. Which Door Types Is the Safescan Sensor Suitable For? Recommended Door Types: Single or double swing doors Manual or automatic hin...