Description
The Centsys Photon II Safety Beam Kit is a reliable infrared photoelectric safety system designed to improve the safety of automatic sliding and swing gate installations by detecting people, vehicles and other obstructions within the gate opening.
Featuring a battery-powered transmitter and a wired receiver, the Photon II provides a convenient semi-wireless installation solution that eliminates the need to run a cable across the driveway between the two safety beam units.
With an infrared detection range of up to 30 metres, automatic beam alignment and a durable IP54-rated enclosure, the Centsys Photon II is suitable for residential, commercial and shared driveway applications.
The receiver connects directly to a compatible automatic gate controller using a conventional wired safety input, making the Photon II suitable for a wide range of Centsys gate operators and other compatible automation systems.
The kit includes the infrared transmitter, wired receiver, two AA alkaline batteries, receiver wiring harness and mounting screws and plugs.
🛡️ Infrared Obstruction Detection
The Centsys Photon II uses an infrared beam between the transmitter and receiver to monitor the gate opening for potential obstructions.
When a person, vehicle or object interrupts the infrared beam, the receiver changes the state of its safety output, allowing the connected gate controller to respond according to its programmed safety settings.
Depending on the controller configuration, the gate may stop, reverse or be prevented from closing while the beam is obstructed.
Typical applications include:
- Detecting vehicles in the gate opening
- Detecting pedestrians crossing the driveway
- Preventing automatic gate closure when an obstruction is present
- Providing additional protection during gate movement
- Monitoring designated gate safety zones
- Supporting automatic closing functions
The Photon II provides obstruction detection along the infrared beam path and should be installed as part of an appropriately designed automatic gate safety system.
📡 Semi-Wireless Installation
Unlike conventional photoelectric safety beams that require power and control wiring to both units, the Photon II uses a battery-powered transmitter.
Only the receiver requires a wired connection to the automatic gate controller.
Benefits include:
- No cable required between the transmitter and receiver
- Battery-powered infrared transmitter
- Wired receiver for connection to the gate controller
- No underground cable required across the driveway
- Reduced installation time
- Suitable for existing gate installations
- Convenient retrofit solution
- Compatible with conventional safety beam inputs
This design is particularly useful where installing a cable across an existing driveway would require excavation or additional conduit.
📏 Up to 30 Metres Infrared Detection Range
The Photon II provides an infrared detection range of up to 30 metres between the transmitter and receiver.
This makes it suitable for a wide variety of automatic gate installations, from residential driveways to larger commercial entrances.
Features include:
- Maximum infrared operating distance of 30m
- Suitable for wide driveway openings
- Automatic beam alignment
- Generous alignment tolerance
- Reliable obstruction detection when correctly installed
The automatic alignment system provides an approximate 1-metre-diameter alignment area at a separation distance of 10 metres, assuming suitable mounting conditions.
Actual operating performance depends on installation conditions, alignment and environmental factors.
🔋 Battery-Powered Transmitter
The Photon II transmitter operates using two standard AA alkaline batteries, which are included with the kit.
This eliminates the need to provide a separate electrical supply to the transmitter side of the driveway.
Battery features include:
- 2 × AA alkaline batteries included
- Battery-powered transmitter
- No external transmitter power supply required
- Minimum specified battery life of two years under defined operating conditions
- Replaceable standard batteries
- Low-power operating design
Actual battery life depends on usage, temperature, battery quality and environmental conditions.
The receiver is powered through its wired connection to the gate controller and does not require batteries.
🔌 Wired Receiver with Safety Output
The Photon II receiver connects to a compatible automatic gate controller through the supplied wiring harness.
The receiver provides a conventional safety output that can be connected to a suitable photoelectric safety input on the controller.
Benefits include:
- Conventional wired safety connection
- Compatible with suitable Centsys gate controllers
- Suitable for selected third-party automation systems
- No wireless receiver pairing required
- Reliable connection to the gate control system
- Convenient replacement of existing wired safety beams
The receiver requires a suitable power supply from the gate controller and must be connected according to the manufacturer’s wiring instructions.
Compatibility depends on the available power supply, safety input configuration and controller requirements.
🎯 Automatic Beam Alignment
The Photon II incorporates an automatic alignment system designed to simplify installation and commissioning.
The transmitter and receiver are mounted opposite one another, allowing the infrared beam to establish communication across the driveway.
Benefits include:
- Simplified installation
- Reduced alignment time
- Generous beam alignment tolerance
- Suitable for gate posts and mounting surfaces
- Convenient servicing and maintenance
Both units must be securely mounted and correctly positioned for reliable operation.
🌧️ Weather-Resistant Outdoor Construction
The Photon II features a durable enclosure designed for suitable outdoor gate installations.
With an IP54 protection rating, the housing provides resistance to dust ingress and water splashes.
Construction features include:
- IP54-rated enclosure
- Durable ABS housing
- Polycarbonate lens
- Weather-resistant design
- Suitable for outdoor mounting
- Sealed construction to help prevent insect ingress
- Operating temperature from -15°C to +65°C
The units should be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s mounting requirements.
🚪 Opening & Closing Safety Applications
The Photon II can be used for different gate safety functions depending on the connected controller.
Closing Safety
When configured as a closing safety device, the Photon II monitors the infrared beam across the gate opening.
If an obstruction interrupts the beam, the controller can respond according to its programmed safety settings.
This can help prevent the gate from closing onto a vehicle or person within the monitored area.
Opening Safety
Where supported by the gate controller, the Photon II may also be configured to monitor an appropriate hazardous area during gate opening.
This can provide additional protection around areas where trapping, dragging or shearing hazards may occur.
The appropriate safety configuration depends on the gate design and installation requirements.
🏠 Residential & Commercial Applications
The Centsys Photon II is suitable for a wide range of automatic gate installations.
Typical applications include:
- Residential sliding gates
- Residential swing gates
- Shared driveways
- Apartment complexes
- Townhouse developments
- Commercial gate entrances
- Industrial access gates
- Warehouse entrances
- Existing gate safety upgrades
- Installations where driveway cabling is impractical
Its battery-powered transmitter makes it particularly useful for retrofit installations where running a cable to both sides of the driveway would be difficult or expensive.
📦 What’s Included?
This product includes:
- 1 × Genuine Centsys Photon II Infrared Transmitter
- 1 × Genuine Centsys Photon II Wired Receiver
- 2 × AA Alkaline Batteries
- 1 × Receiver Wiring Harness
- Mounting Screws and Plugs
The supplied batteries power the infrared transmitter.
The receiver requires a wired connection to a compatible automatic gate controller.
The automatic gate operator and any additional safety accessories are not included.
⭐ Key Features
- Genuine Centsys Photon II Safety Beam Kit
- Infrared photoelectric obstruction detection
- Semi-wireless safety beam design
- Battery-powered transmitter
- Wired receiver with conventional safety output
- Includes 2 × AA alkaline batteries
- Includes receiver wiring harness
- Includes mounting screws and plugs
- No cable required between transmitter and receiver
- Infrared detection range up to 30m
- Automatic infrared beam alignment
- Minimum specified transmitter battery life of two years
- Suitable for compatible Centsys gate operators
- Compatible with selected third-party gate controllers
- Supports suitable opening and closing safety functions
- IP54 weather-resistant construction
- Durable ABS enclosure
- Polycarbonate lens
- Sealed housing to help prevent insect ingress
- Suitable for sliding and swing gates
- Ideal for residential and commercial installations
- Convenient retrofit solution for existing automatic gates
🔧 Specifications
- Manufacturer: Centsys / Centurion Systems
- Model: Photon II
- Product Type: Semi-Wireless Infrared Safety Beam Kit
- Detection Technology: Infrared Photoelectric
- Transmitter Power Supply: 2 × AA Alkaline Batteries
- Batteries Included: Yes
- Receiver Power Supply: Wired DC Supply from Compatible Gate Controller
- Receiver Connection: Conventional Wired Safety Output
- Maximum Infrared Detection Distance: 30m
- Beam Alignment: Automatic
- Alignment Tolerance: Approximately 1m Diameter at 10m Separation
- Transmitter Battery Life: Minimum 2 Years Under Specified Conditions
- Operating Temperature: -15°C to +65°C
- Operating Humidity: 0–90% Non-Condensing
- Housing Material: ABS
- Lens Material: Polycarbonate
- Protection Rating: IP54
- Installation: Surface Mounted
- Application: Automatic Sliding & Swing Gate Safety
🔗 Compatibility
Centsys Gate Operators
The Photon II is suitable for Centsys automatic gate controllers that support conventional wired infrared safety beams.
Potential applications include compatible models from the following operator families:
- Centsys D5-Evo Sliding Gate Operators
- Centsys D5-Evo SMART Sliding Gate Operators
- Centsys D10 Sliding Gate Operators
- Centsys D-Series Sliding Gate Operators
- Centsys Vantage Swing Gate Operators
- Centsys Vector Swing Gate Operators
- Other Centsys Controllers with Compatible Safety Inputs
Compatibility depends on the exact controller model and its electrical requirements.
Other Gate Operator Brands
The Photon II may also be used with third-party automatic gate controllers that provide a suitable receiver power supply and compatible wired safety input.
Potential applications include compatible sliding and swing gate operators from other manufacturers.
Compatibility must be confirmed against the controller’s wiring diagram and safety input specifications before installation.
⚠️ Please Note
This product is the genuine Centsys Photon II Safety Beam Kit.
The kit includes one battery-powered transmitter, one wired receiver, two AA alkaline batteries, a receiver wiring harness and mounting screws and plugs.
The Photon II is a semi-wireless safety beam system.
The transmitter is battery-powered, while the receiver must be wired to a compatible gate controller.
It should not be confused with the Centsys Photon SMART, which uses battery-powered transmitter and receiver units with wireless communication to compatible SMART controllers.
The maximum infrared detection distance between the Photon II transmitter and receiver is 30 metres.
The receiver must be connected to a suitable power supply and safety input according to the manufacturer’s wiring instructions.
Only suitable AA alkaline batteries should be used in the transmitter.
Battery life depends on operating conditions and battery quality.
The IP54 enclosure is weather-resistant but must not be submerged or installed where prolonged water accumulation can occur.
Safety beams detect interruptions along the monitored infrared beam path and do not detect every possible obstruction or hazardous area.
Additional safety devices may be required depending on the gate installation, operating mode and applicable safety requirements.
The transmitter and receiver must be correctly mounted, aligned and tested during commissioning.
Installation and commissioning should be performed by an appropriately qualified gate automation technician in accordance with Centsys instructions and applicable Australian safety requirements.
For assistance confirming compatibility with your existing automatic gate operator, contact our Technical Support team on 1300 733 066.
