Pedestrian warning light when towmotor is near.
Pedestrian warning light when towmotor is near.
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We have a few doorways that could pose a safety problem if our towmotor traffice continues to increase and we are looking for some type of warning device. Ideally a 36V RF transmitter on the towmotors with a receiver that includes a strobe light.
When the towmotor nears the receiver, the light turns on, simple.
But, I have not had any success locating any system of this type.
Does anyone have a similar system that is functional?
Thanks,
Jim
When the towmotor nears the receiver, the light turns on, simple.
But, I have not had any success locating any system of this type.
Does anyone have a similar system that is functional?
Thanks,
Jim





RE: Pedestrian warning light when towmotor is near.
Take a low-power flashlight, cover it with an IR filter (you can make your own by exposing photographic film and developing it...it looks black, but passes IR quite nicely), and place atop the towmotor. Use a similar setup near the doors on a standard outdoor floodlight that uses light sensors to turn on/off.
You will need to reverse the light's on/off pattern, and surrounding lighting fixtures may have an effect, so you'll probably need to surround the floodlight sensors with blinders aiming down and blocking out all of the surrounding light fixtures. You'll also need to play with the strength of the lights on the towmotor.
It's not high-tec, but I guarantee it will be cheaper than any RF solution.
RE: Pedestrian warning light when towmotor is near.
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RE: Pedestrian warning light when towmotor is near.
RE: Pedestrian warning light when towmotor is near.
RE: Pedestrian warning light when towmotor is near.
Our facility has recently installed several warning devices that might be what you are looking for. They have ultrasonic motion detectors directed at the centerlines of the approaching aisles, and trigger a strobe/warning horn when motion is detected within range. IIRC, the cost was about $2k each. The brand name escapes me, but I'm sure a google search should hook you up. If not, drop me a line and I'll get you the info.
RE: Pedestrian warning light when towmotor is near.
The problem with motion detector is that it would activate whenever there were pedestrians in the area, I am concerned that the employees would get used to the strobe light flashing, and ignore it due to the false alarms.
We have trained the operators, installed STOP signs, and BLOW HORN signs, but we are still concerned about the potential for an accident. There are man doors for the employees to use, but if they are not paying attention the opportunity for injury is there.
RE: Pedestrian warning light when towmotor is near.
RE: Pedestrian warning light when towmotor is near.
"Venditori de oleum-vipera non vigere excordis populi"
RE: Pedestrian warning light when towmotor is near.
"Venditori de oleum-vipera non vigere excordis populi"