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Product SKU: MOL-MF40-PE
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Wired Safety Photocells With a Detection Range Of Up To 40 Metres and Adjustable Sensor Alignment (180° H / 10° V)
Motorline MF40 Long Range Safety Photocells | 40m Gate Safety Sensor Australia
Motorline MF40 long-range infrared safety photocells with up to 40m detection range. Professional gate safety sensor and photo-electric beams for automatic gates.
The Motorline MF40 is a professional long-range gate safety sensor designed to provide reliable obstacle detection for automatic gate and door automation systems. Using advanced infrared photo-electric beam technology, the MF40 creates an invisible safety barrier that immediately detects vehicles, pedestrians, pets, and other obstacles entering the gate's operating area.
Unlike many standard gate safety photocells that offer shorter detection distances, the MF40 provides an impressive operating range of up to 40 metres, making it an ideal solution for wide driveways, commercial entrances, industrial facilities, apartment complexes, and high-traffic access control systems.
Its adjustable optical system allows easy installation and precise beam alignment, while the IP54-rated housing ensures reliable performance in harsh Australian weather conditions. The MF40 is suitable for both new gate installations and upgrades to existing automatic gate systems.
Model: MF40
Type: Infrared Safety Photocells
Installation Type: Wired
Maximum Detection Range: 40m
Minimum Detection Distance: 2m
Technology: Infrared Photo-Electric Beam
Infrared Wavelength: 940nm
Horizontal Adjustment: 180°
Vertical Adjustment: 10°
Operating Channels: 10kHz / 4kHz
Protection Rating: IP54
Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
Output Relay: NO / NC Contact
Application: Automatic Gates and Doors
The Motorline MF40 Long-Range safety photocells are commonly used with:
Automatic sliding gates
Swing gate automation systems
Boom gates and car park barriers
Industrial access gates
Smart home gate systems
Commercial driveway gates
Protects people, vehicles, pets, and property from gate-related accidents.
Instant beam interruption detection ensures safe gate operation.
Works with most gate opener control boards.
Ideal for installers requiring dependable wired photocells.
A gate safety sensor uses infrared photo-electric beams to detect obstacles in the path of an automatic gate.
Yes, the MF40 is suitable for sliding gates, swing gates, boom gates, and industrial access systems.
Up to 40 metres under normal installation conditions.
Yes, it features an IP54-rated enclosure for outdoor use.
The Motorline MF40 and MF40LED provide obstacle detection over distances from 2 metres up to 40 metres, making them ideal for wide residential driveways, commercial entrances, and industrial gate installations.
Yes. The 40m operating range makes them particularly suitable for warehouses, factories, strata complexes, industrial sites, schools, commercial car parks, and large access control systems.
Both models offer the same 40m long-range infrared photo-electric beam detection. The MF40LED additionally includes an integrated warning LED signal light that improves visibility around the gate entrance.
This technical table highlights the key distinctions among the 4 models in the Motorline MF40 lineup, helping you find the best option and the ideal variant for your specific gate installation layout.
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| MF40 | MF40LED | MF40BAT | MF40BAT-REC | |
| Primary Advantage | Standard Long Range | Integrated Warning Light | Wireless (Dry Battery) | Wireless (Solar/Rechargeable) |
| Technology | Infrared Photocells | Infrared Photocells + LED Signal Light | Wireless Infrared Photocells | Wireless Infrared Photocells |
| Max Detection Range | 40m | 40m | 20m | 20m |
| Installation | Wired installations | Wired installations | Wireless installations | Wireless installations |
| Power Supply TX | 12/24V AC/DC | 12/24V AC/DC | 3.6V Non-Rechargeable Bat | 3.7V Rechargeable Battery |
| Power Supply RX | 12/24V AC/DC | 12/24V AC/DC | 12/24V AC/DC | 12/24V AC/DC |
| Current Absorption | TX: 10mA | RX: 12mA | TX: 45mA | RX: 48mA | 200 – 300 μA | 200 – 300 μA |
| Max Power Output | 0.28W | 0.5W | 1.05mW | 1.05mW |
| Solar Panel Pairing | No | No | No | Yes (4V 150mA Included) |
| Wireless Installation | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Solar Compatible | No | No | No | Yes |
| Integrated LED Signal Light | No | Yes (Amber / RGB) | No | No |
| Horizontal Adjustment | 180° | 180° | 180° | 180° |
| Vertical Adjustment | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° |
| Channels | 2 (10kHz / 4kHz) | 2 (10kHz / 4kHz) | 2 (10kHz / 4kHz) | 2 (10kHz / 4kHz) |
| Protection Rating | IP54 | IP54 | IP54 | IP54 |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C to +70°C | -25°C to +70°C | -25°C to +70°C | -25°C to +70°C |
| Best Application | Long-distance wired installations | Long-distance installations requiring visual warning | Wireless retrofit installations | Solar-powered and remote sites |
