Seeing the Unseen: How Ulti’s Early Warning Light System Enhances Doorway Safety

In busy industrial and commercial facilities, the space around high-speed doors can be a hotspot for accidents – especially when visibility is limited. That’s why Ulti Group developed its Early Warning Light Detection System, a simple yet highly effective safety solution that protects both pedestrians and vehicle operators.

This system, as demonstrated in the video, shows how lighting technology can alert people to hidden dangers, reduce collisions, and improve safety in fast-moving environments.

 

How the Early Warning Light System Works

Ulti’s Early Warning Light System is integrated into our roll door solutions and is especially crucial for doors that lack vision panels – like those used in chiller and freezer environments.

Here’s what makes it effective:

• Dual LED light strips: Positioned on either side of the door opening, these lights alternate between green and red to indicate movement.
• Motion detection: When the system detects a person or forklift approaching from one side of the door, the LED strip on the opposite side flashes red.
• Visual alerts: These colour signals act as a virtual warning sign, letting users know that someone or something is on the other side of the door – even if they can’t see them.

This proactive alert system is invaluable for high-traffic areas where people and machines often cross paths unexpectedly.

 

Designed for Vision-Limited Environments

Many high-speed doors used in temperature-controlled environments like freezers or chillers don’t include vision panels, which makes it difficult to see if someone is on the other side. That’s where the Early Warning Light System proves critical:

• Enhances awareness without needing physical windows
• Reduces the risk of collisions in blind spot zones
• Supports compliance with workplace health and safety regulations

For operations where speed and safety are paramount, this system provides peace of mind and a safer work environment for everyone.

Explore how it integrates with our door systems today.

 

FAQ’s

Q: What is the main function of the Early Warning Light System?

A: Its primary role is to alert people on one side of a door that someone or something tis approaching from the other side, especially when the door doesn’t have any visibility panels.

Q: Where is this system most useful?

A: It’s ideal for chiller, freezer, and high-speed door environments where visibility through the door is limited or non-existent, and where pedestrian and forklift traffic often intersect.

Q: How does the system detect movement?

A: It uses motion sensors integrated with LED light strips. When movement is detected on one side, the lights flash on the opposite side to alert those nearby of the presence.

Q: Can this system be added to existing doors?  

A: Yes, the Early Warning Light System can often be retrofitted to compatible existing door systems, though we recommend consulting with Ulti Group to ensure seamless integration and optimal functionality.

 

Enhancing workplace safety doesn’t always require complex solutions – sometimes a simple light signal can make all the difference. If your facility could benefit from greater door-area awareness, our Early Warning Light System is a smart and reliable investment.

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