Door sensor
Discover our range of wireless door sensors dedicated to industrial IoT solutions.
Which door opening sensor to choose?
Our wireless door sensor exists in two formats (PUCK and COIN) allowing to adapt to the vehicles in which it will be installed. The choice of one or the other will depend on the desired autonomy of the product.
Why choose ELA Innovation's wireless door sensor?
A real anti-theft system for heavy trucks, our door opening sensor is the essential accessory to secure goods and people during transport.
100% autonomous: its battery operation offers up to 14 years of autonomy.
Compatible with telematics trackers: based on Bluetooth Low Energy technology, this sensor is compatible with the majority of onboard telematics boxes on the market, requiring no additional integration.
Robust: the IP68 certified industrial housing is perfectly adapted to extreme environments. It will resist shocks and vibrations.
Easy and quick to install: ultra simple to install thanks to the various means of fixation (high performance double-sided sticker or support that can be screwed), this sensor can be fixed on any type of surface and requires no wiring.
Every year, the transport sector is affected by numerous thefts of goods representing several billion euros of losses. According to a study conducted by the insurer TT Club and the British Standards Institution (BSI) in 2020, 71% of goods thefts were carried out during transit.
In order to secure their goods and their teams, transport actors are increasingly equipping themselves with connected solutions dedicated to the telematics market.
To meet this challenge, we recommend that you integrate our Bluetooth door sensor into your business solution. Robust and compatible with the main GPS trackers on the market, our Bluetooth magnetic sensors can be easily integrated into digital solutions.
What is the purpose of a door sensor?
Our magnetic door sensor is mainly used to secure the transport of goods by detecting the opening and closing of truck doors and valves. In this way, the risk of incorrect door closing or theft is limited. But our magnetic detection sensors are also used to detect the opening of the sides of hydraulic tippers. This allows to warn the truck driver, to limit his speed and thus to limit the risks of accident. In another field such as Smart-Building, our magnetic sensor can be used to secure spaces and trigger an alarm in case of unauthorized access.
In this way, the risk of incorrect door closure or theft is minimized. But our magnetic detection sensors are also used to detect the opening of sideboards on hydraulic tippers. This warns the truck driver and limits his speed, thus reducing the risk of accidents. In another field, such as Smart-Building, our magnetic sensor can be used to secure areas and trigger an alarm in the event of unauthorized access.
How does a door sensor work?
The door-opening sensor uses Bluetooth Low Energy wireless communication technology. This “open” communication protocol is integrated into all smartphones, as well as the majority of on-board telematics units, simplifying the deployment and use of wireless sensors.
To detect the opening of doors, the magnetic detection sensor, also called hall effect sensor, works with a magnet. The sensor is installed on a fixed part, for example a door frame, and the magnet is placed on a moving part (e.g. the door). They must be in close proximity.
This connected sensor transmits via Bluetooth at regular intervals to communicate its “state” 0 or 1, corresponding to an “open” or “closed” status. The signal is picked up by a gateway (smartphone, access point, GPS tracker) and sent back to the client’s servers. When the magnet and the sensor are separated by more than 2cm, the sensor changes state (from 0 to 1) which means that a door opening is detected. If this change of state occurs in an unauthorized area, an alert is sent to the customer’s server via the cloud. The driver then receives a real-time alert notification on his smartphone.
“The simplicity of installing the device allowed us to quickly secure all the vehicles involved.”
How to install ELA Innovation's wireless door sensors?
Thanks to the range of accessories developed by ELA Innovation, the installation and use of the sensors is ultra simple and fast. The different fastening systems are secured for industrial use without the risk of the beacon becoming detached.
For the PUCK and COIN format products, there are multiple way to fix them with the PUCK Holder Sticker and COIN Holder Sticker respectively.
These accessories are composed of a beacon support, high performance double-sided adhesive, a locker and a TORX security screw.The locker and the screw allow to secure the beacon in its holder. This is particularly suitable for use that may generate shocks or vibrations.
With their multi-fixing system, the PUCK and COIN can be installed in 3 different ways on many materials (concrete, wood, plastic, metal, etc.):
- Glued with double-sided adhesive
- Screwed with 2 screws
- Attached with a nylon clamp
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SDK & code samples
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