Wallace Perimeter Security SPEEDGATE - Choosing External Entrapment Protection

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CHOOSING EXTERNAL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION
UL 325 LISTING: The edge sensors and photoelectric eyes must be tested and labelled as “Recognized
Components” under UL 325 in order to be deemed acceptable for use in a gate system. Study the safety
instrucons and consider your specic installaon to determine where the greatest entrapment risks exist.
Locate edge sensors and/or photoelectric sensors accordingly.
Be certain that a sucient number of sensors are used so that pedestrians are protected from entrapment
in both direcons of the gate travel and all hazard areas are fully protected. Refer to the UL website at
hps://www.ul.com/ for the most up- to-date list of gate system safety standards (UL 325). Refer to
hps://www.astm.org/ for a complete list of ASTM F2200 Gate and Fence Standards.
Choosing External Entrapment Protecon
The site designer or installer must determine which external entrapment sensor devices will be installed,
in addion to the supplied photo eyes, with the SpeedGate operator to meet UL compliance. The type(s)
of entrapment sensor device systems are described below. For a complete lisng of the requirements, see
UL 325 Safety Standards.
Usage Class Inherent Type Device External Type Device
Class I, II, III A B1, B2, C, or D
Class IV A B1, B2, C, D, or E
To comply with UL 325, refer to the chart and take the following steps:
1. Select the Usage Class according to the gate’s locale and purpose.
2. The required UL 325 inherent Type A sensor is an integral part of the SpeedGate gate system. Based
on the gate’s usage class, choose External Type Devices: B1, B2, C, D, or E.
• To comply using B1 - install non-contact sensors (photoelectric sensor or the equivalent).
• To comply using B2 - install contact sensors (edge sensor device or the equivalent).
• To comply using a Type D device requires a CONSTANT HOLD push-buon staon. This CONSTANT
HOLD push-buon staon must be the only device that opens and closes the gate. It can only be
used where the gate and push-buon staon will be monitored by personnel 24 hours a day in
full view of the gate area. An automac closing device (such as a mer, loop sensor, or similar
SpeedGate is equipped with a Type A
inherent entrapment sensor (IES)
that complies with UL 325. Any
impediment to gate travel causes the
gate to stop and reverse.