Outdoor Gate Sensor Needed prefer RF

[Ken Gaspard]

Looking for a Outdoor gate sensor for a child day care. There is no power at the gate. This is to make sure no kid escapes out the gate. I already orderd isy994i/zw +ir pro.

 

Thx

[TrojanHorse]

If the need is really to make sure no kid escapes, I’d suggest a lock. A z wave sensor may fail to send a signal. Even if it sends the signal and ISY receives it, then what? ISY is great but it won’t go grab the kid and bring him back safely.


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[Ken Gaspard]

Cannot use lock due to fire code for day care rules

[lilyoyo1]

On 8/26/2020 at 11:43 AM, Ken Gaspard said:

Cannot use lock due to fire code for day care rules

For something like that, I would go with something hardwired and/or designed specifically for that use. While HA could work, there are multiple variables at play which could potentially cause the system to fail. While more expensive, its better to have it done right vs a child gets out, no one is notified, and something happens. Should the worse happen, itll be cheaper too

[larryllix]

On 8/26/2020 at 11:43 AM, Ken Gaspard said:

Cannot use lock due to fire code for day care rules

In the Electrical Grid utility we had a big problem with this. While working in high-tension stations we had decided we need to lock the gates to keep stray people from wandering in while we were not looking. Problem then was emergency rescue crews would be locked out.

The end solution was break away chain used while inside. The emergency trucks could hit the gate and break the weak chain.

The usual thing for kids is a high gate they cannot reach over to unlatch the gate latch. A secondary electronic system may work. CAO Tags would be the easiest.