CarSense 101 Outdoor Buried Driveway Vehicle Motion Sensor Controller 9 to 41VDC for Automatic Gate Systems
CarSense 101 Outdoor Buried Driveway Vehicle Motion Sensor Controller provides dependable vehicle motion detection for automatic gates, parking barriers, overhead doors, and industrial access control systems. Designed for outdoor installations, this controller operates with a buried sensing probe to detect moving vehicles while remaining concealed from view. The front mounted controls and indicators allow quick setup and simple adjustment during installation. Compatible with 9 to 41VDC power sources, it easily integrates with many gate operators and access control systems. Ideal for free exit applications, security monitoring, warehouse traffic control, and energy saving lighting automation. Probe required for operation and sold separately. Alfa Iris LLC is a trusted provider of professional CCTV surveillance and smart security systems, delivering advanced solutions for industrial, commercial, and high security environments.
- Detects moving vehicles using a buried sensing probe
- Compatible with 9 to 41VDC power systems
- Easy front panel adjustment and installation access
- Ideal for gates, barriers, doors, and vehicle detection
- Sensing probe required and sold separately
Designed for vehicle motion detection in driveways, gates, parking barriers, and industrial access control applications.
Requires a separately sold buried sensing probe to detect approaching or departing vehicles with reliable underground operation.
Supports a wide 9–41VDC input range, making it compatible with both 12VDC and 24VDC power systems.
Buried probe installation keeps the sensing element hidden from view, reducing the risk of vandalism or tampering.
Compact relay-style housing allows easy integration with gate operators, overhead doors, and access control panels.
Front-mounted controls and status indicators provide convenient setup, adjustment, and system monitoring.
Ideal for free-exit automation, triggering gates, overhead doors, and parking barriers when vehicles approach.
Can activate warning lights, alarms, cameras, or annunciators for enhanced security and traffic management.
Suitable for energy-saving applications by switching lighting only when vehicle movement is detected.
Engineered specifically for vehicle motion detection and should not be used for vehicle presence detection applications.
Compatible with multiple probe cable lengths, including 50 ft., 100 ft., 150 ft., and 200 ft. sensing probes (sold separately).
Provides a dependable solution for residential, commercial, warehouse, and industrial vehicle access automation systems.
| MODEL NAME | EMX CarSense 101 Outdoor Buried Driveway Sensor 9–41VDC (Probe Sold Separately) |
| BRAND | EMX |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Vehicle Motion Detector |
| APPLICATION | Driveway, Gate, Parking Barrier & Overhead Door Vehicle Detection |
| DETECTION TYPE | Moving Vehicle Detection |
| SENSING TECHNOLOGY | Buried Electromagnetic Probe |
| PROBE INCLUDED | No (Sold Separately) |
| PROBE OPTIONS | 50 ft, 100 ft, 150 ft, 200 ft |
| POWER SUPPLY | 9–41VDC |
| SUPPORTED VOLTAGE | 12VDC / 24VDC Systems |
| POWER SOURCE | Corded Electric |
| MAXIMUM RANGE | 100 ft |
| MOUNTING TYPE | Pole Mount / Control Panel Installation |
| CONTROL PANEL | Front Mounted Controls |
| STATUS INDICATORS | Front Panel Indicators |
| ENCLOSURE TYPE | Compact Relay Housing |
| INSTALLATION | Easy Integration with Existing Gate Controllers |
| INSTALLATION LOCATION | Outdoor |
| WEATHER RESISTANCE | Designed for Outdoor Use |
| VEHICLE DETECTION | Yes |
| PEDESTRIAN DETECTION | No |
| PRESENCE DETECTION | Not Intended for Presence Detection |
| VEHICLE EXIT DETECTION | Yes |
| FREE EXIT APPLICATION | Supported |
| ACCESS CONTROL | Automatic Gate Opening |
| OVERHEAD DOOR CONTROL | Supported |
| PARKING BARRIER CONTROL | Supported |
| SECURITY APPLICATION | Vehicle Alarm Triggering |
| VIDEO SURVEILLANCE TRIGGER | Compatible |
| WARNING LIGHT ACTIVATION | Supported |
| WAREHOUSE APPLICATION | Vehicle Activated Lighting |
| INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION | Blind Area Vehicle Detection |
| DRIVEWAY MONITORING | Yes |
| UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLE DETECTION | Supported |
| GATE OPERATOR COMPATIBILITY | Most Gate Operators Supporting Dry Contact Inputs |
| CONTROL BOARD COMPATIBILITY | Yes |
| DOOR OPERATOR COMPATIBILITY | Yes |
| BATTERY REQUIRED | No |
| BATTERY INCLUDED | No |
| OPERATING MODE | Vehicle Motion Detection Only |
| SENSOR LOCATION | Buried Underground |
| VANDAL RESISTANCE | Hidden Underground Probe Design |
| INTRUDER VISIBILITY | Probe Hidden from View |
| RELAY OUTPUT | Vehicle Detection Relay |
| SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT | Adjustable |
| USER CONTROLS | Accessible from Front Panel |
| OPERATING ENVIRONMENT | Residential, Commercial & Industrial |
| RESIDENTIAL USE | Yes |
| COMMERCIAL USE | Yes |
| INDUSTRIAL USE | Yes |
| ENERGY SAVING APPLICATION | Automatic Lighting Control |
| MAINTENANCE | Low Maintenance |
| CONSTRUCTION | Compact Electronic Detector Module |
| PRODUCT CONFIGURATION | Control Module Only |
| ADDITIONAL COMPONENT REQUIRED | EMX CarSense Probe |
| PACKAGE CONTENTS | CarSense 101 Detector Module |
| CERTIFICATIONS | Not Specified |
| COUNTRY OF USE | Indoor Control Panel / Outdoor Probe Installation |
| MANUFACTURER WARRANTY | Manufacturer Warranty Available |
EMX CarSense 101 Outdoor Buried Driveway Sensor (9–41VDC) from EMX is a professional-grade vehicle motion detection controller designed for automatic gates, overhead doors, parking barriers, and industrial access control systems. Operating on a wide 9–41VDC input (12V / 24V systems), it works with a compatible buried sensing probe (sold separately) to detect moving vehicles while remaining completely hidden from view, making it ideal for secure commercial and residential installations. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Reliable Vehicle Motion Detection
The CarSense 101 is engineered to detect moving vehicles in driveways, warehouses, industrial facilities, and secured entrances. Since the sensing probe is buried underground, it is protected from weather, vandalism, and tampering while providing dependable vehicle detection. The compact relay-style housing allows easy integration with gate operators, door controllers, warning systems, and access control equipment.
- Detects moving vehicles for automatic gate and barrier operation
- Compatible with buried sensing probes (probe sold separately)
- 9–41VDC operating voltage (12VDC / 24VDC systems)
- Compact relay housing for simple integration
- Front-mounted controls and indicators for easy setup
Ideal for Security and Access Control
Designed for professional installers, the EMX CarSense 101 is commonly used for free exit gate applications, industrial traffic control, security monitoring, and energy-saving lighting automation. It can activate gates, alarms, warning lights, cameras, or annunciators when a moving vehicle is detected. This detector is intended for motion detection only and should not be used for vehicle presence detection applications.
- Automatic driveway and gate exit detection
- Parking barrier and overhead door activation
- Warehouse vehicle detection and lighting control
- Industrial traffic warning systems
- Commercial and residential security applications
The EMX CarSense 101 provides dependable performance for professional gate automation and vehicle detection systems. Its concealed sensing method, flexible voltage compatibility, and easy integration make it an excellent solution for commercial, industrial, and residential access control installations.
Technical Specifications
- Model: CarSense 101
- Brand: EMX
- Product Type: Vehicle Motion Detector Controller
- Operating Voltage: 9–41VDC (12VDC / 24VDC)
- Power Source: Corded Electric
- Maximum Probe Distance: Up to 100 ft (probe dependent)
- Sensing Method: Buried vehicle sensing probe (sold separately)
- Housing: Compact relay-style enclosure
- Controls: Front-mounted controls and status indicators
- Applications: Gates, parking barriers, overhead doors, traffic control, security systems
- Note: Not intended for vehicle presence detection applications
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