Automatic Door Motion Sensor

Automatic doors in high-traffic areas definitely require effective control. OWNIC, a Chinese manufacturer, designs and produces Automatic Door Motion Sensors that provide efficient control. The installation angle is adjustable for precise control. Contact us today to get factory pricing.

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Product Description

Applications:

Suitable for automatic doors in locations with high pedestrian traffic, such as hotels, banks, office buildings, and factories.

Detection Range:

Adjustable within set parameters.

Features:

Sleek design, wide detection range, high sensitivity, powerful microprocessor, and adjustable installation angle.

Automatic Door Motion Sensor

How to Select the Installation Angle for an Automatic Door Motion Sensor?

The installation angle for OWNIC's automatic door motion sensors is not fixed; it can be adjusted to suit the specific requirements of different projects. However, before determining the precise angle based on specific usage conditions, there is one universal principle: the sensor should be tilted outward rather than pointing vertically downward. This ensures it covers the area where a person is about to approach the door, while avoiding the detection of irrelevant zones.

1. Standard Scenarios: Requires early detection of approaching individuals to trigger the door opening in advance, ensuring smooth and seamless passage.

Tilt Angle: 30°–45° (Outward and Downward)

Installation Height: 2.2m–2.8m

Coverage Area: Approx. 1.5m–3m in front of the door

2. High-Traffic Scenarios: Also requires early detection of pedestrian flow to prevent people from crowding at the doorway before the door opens; however, the tilt angle should not be excessively large.

Angle: 20°–30°

3. Precision Control Scenarios: Such as in cleanrooms, where the door should open only when a person has truly reached the threshold, thereby avoiding frequent, unnecessary openings that could compromise cleanliness or temperature control.

Angle: 45°–60°

4. Industrial Applications and Warehouses: The sensor's direction should be adjusted to avoid forklift lanes, preventing the detection of laterally moving equipment and ensuring that only objects approaching the door directly are identified.

Angle: 30°–45°

Common Faults and Solutions

Fault Symptoms	Possible Causes	Solution
The door won't open at all.	Power not connected / Abnormal voltage	Check power supply, fuses, and indicator lights.
	Loose or incorrect wiring	Re-check wiring terminals.
	Damaged sensor	Replace the sensor.
The sensor is not sensitive enough.	Improper installation angle (too vertical)	Adjust to a 30°–45° tilt
	Sensing distance set too short	Increase the sensing range
	Surface obstructed by dust	Clean the sensing window
The door opens automatically and frequently.	Detection range is too wide	Reduce the sensing distance
	Angle is tilted too far outward	Adjust to a more vertical angle
	Lateral pedestrian or vehicle traffic detected	Adjust the orientation to avoid side-scanning
	Interference from strong light or reflections	Change the location or adjust the angle
Door Opening Delay	Unstable signal transmission	Check wiring connections
	Slow controller response	Check door operator settings
	Aging equipment	Replace or upgrade sensors
Have to get very close for the door to open.	The sensing distance is set too short.	Increase sensing range
Have to get very close for the door to open.	The installation angle is too vertical.	Adjust angle outward
The door switch is unstable.	Environmental Interference (Wind, Heat Sources)	Adjust the installation position
The door switch is unstable.	Multi-target Interference	Utilize high-end radar or algorithm optimization
Completely unresponsive	Power Supply Failure	Replace the power module
	Internal Circuit Damage	Replace the sensor
	System Crash	Power off and restart the system