Description
The Optex OAM-EXPLORER is a dual-technology infrared and microwave sensor designed to power reliable, safe automatic door operation in demanding industrial environments. Built for warehouses, loading docks, and manufacturing plants, it delivers fast activation with edge-of-door safety to protect pedestrians and equipment.
- Dual-Technology Detection: Merges microwave activation with active infrared (AIR) threshold safety to ensure dependable door operation while safeguarding the doorway edge.
- Smartphone Configuration: Quick setup and precise tuning through a dedicated smartphone app, reducing installation time and enabling field adjustments without specialist tools.
- Versatile Mounting: Ceiling or wall installation with adjustable angles to accommodate tight loading docks, wide warehouse bays, and varied facility layouts.
- Rugged & Weather-Ready Construction: IP65/NEMA 4 protection and a wide operating range from –31°F to 131°F, designed to withstand dust, moisture, and harsh environments.
- External Device Control: Trigger warning lights or alarms to provide clear safety cues for vehicles and pedestrians at the doorway, supporting proactive safety measures.
- Power & Performance: Flexible power options (12–24 VAC or 12–30 VDC) with an adjustable response time, including sub-0.3-second activation via the smartphone app for rapid door operation.
- Large Detection Area & AIR Threshold Monitoring: Extended sensing coverage minimizes false activations while monitoring at the threshold to prevent doors from closing on people or equipment.
- Complete Installation Kit: Comes with an operation manual, mounting screws, mounting template, and a 32'10" cable for versatile wiring and straightforward setup.
With the Optex OAM-EXPLORER, you gain faster, safer door responses in high-traffic environments. The dual-sensor approach reduces downtime by reliably detecting approaching vehicles and pedestrians, while AIR threshold monitoring protects individuals at the door edge. Smartphone-based configuration simplifies calibration in the field, enabling precise tuning to your facility’s traffic patterns and safety requirements. Its rugged build and broad temperature range ensure dependable performance in dusty warehouses, damp loading docks, and busy production floors. External device control lets you integrate warning signals and alarms across the facility, helping maintain smooth, secure operation from dock to rack. Whether you’re equipping a compact loading zone or a sprawling distribution center, the OAM-EXPLORER delivers targeted sensing, rapid activation, and clear safety cues where they matter most.