Explaining Sensing Edges

What is a sensing edge? A sensing edge is a touch-sensitive switch that sends a signal to start, stop, or reverse a motor or sometimes even to ring a bell. They usually operate on 24 volts, making them useful for hundreds of applications, including slide and swing gates, barrier arms, emergency switches, rolling doors and grilles, sectional doors, scissor lifts, counter shutters, ovens, and sterilizers (with high-temperature edge).

Sensing edges come in two types: Non-Monitored and Monitored. Both monitored and non-monitored sensing edges are available in two styles: Slide-In and Direct Mount. Slide-in style, or extrusion with mounting channel, is the standard form of a sensing edge. It is designed to adapt to existing retainers or can be used with optional mounting retainers. Each type is also available in 2-wire or 4-wire types.

If you are purchasing a Monitored sensing edge, you will need to choose an edge designator. Refer to the following chart to see where your needs lie. Most customers will want to utilize the T2, 10K Ohm Resistor.



Monitored Sensing Edge Designator
2 Wire Edge Designator Designator Description Operator Manufacturer Outlet Wire Color Code
T1 8.2K Ohm Resistor Typically European Use Green
T2 10K Ohm Resistor Cornell / US Gear Blue
    LiftMaster / Chamberlain  
    Linear  
    Manaras  
    Micanan  
    Raynor  
    VE Power Door  
    Cookson  
    Lawrence  
T3 Diode Capacitor Overhead Door (Only) Red
T4 Capacitor Linear (Transmitter) White
T5 6.8K Ohm Resistor Custom Applications Orange
T6 270K Ohm Resistor LiftMaster CPS Board Violet
4 Wire Edge Designator N/A LiftMaster None

 

Sensing Edge Comparison


Sensing Edge Mounting Channels

Profile Model Compatible Edges Color & Material
ME110-C Sensing Edge ChannelME110-CME110, ME111, MG110Black, Rigid PVC
ME110-C2 Sensing Edge ChannelME110-C2ME110, ME111, MG110Black, Rigid PVC
ME110-C3 Sensing Edge ChannelME110-C3ME110, ME111, MG110Black, Rigid PVC, double-sided tape
ME112-C3 Sensing Edge ChannelME112-C3ME112Black, Rigid PVC
ME112-C7 Sensing Edge ChannelME112-C7ME112Black, Rigid PVC
ME112-C4 Sensing Edge ChannelME112-C4Clima-GuardBlack, Rigid PVC
ME112-C43 Sensing Edge ChannelME112-C43Clima-GuardBlack, Rigid PVC
ME112-C47 Sensing Edge ChannelME112-C47Clima-GuardBlack, Rigid PVC
ME113-C Sensing Edge ChannelME113-CME113Black, Rigid PVC
ME113-C2 Sensing Edge ChannelME113-C2ME113Black, Rigid PVC
ME113-C3 Sensing Edge ChannelME113-C3ME113Black, Rigid PVC
ME113-C7 Sensing Edge ChannelME113-C7ME113Black, Rigid PVC
ME117-C7 Sensing Edge ChannelME117-C7ME117Black, Rigid PVC
ME120-C Sensing Edge ChannelME120-CME120, MGO20Black, Aluminum
ME120-PC Sensing Edge ChannelME120-PCME120, MGO20Black, Rigid PVC
ME120-C5 Sensing Edge ChannelME120-C5ME120, MGO20Black, Aluminum
ME123-C Sensing Edge ChannelME123-CME123, MG123, CPT223Black, Rigid PVC
ME123-C1 Sensing Edge ChannelME123-C1ME123, MG123, CPT223Black, Rigid PVC
ME123-C3 Sensing Edge ChannelME123-C3ME123, MG123, CPT223Black, Rigid PVC
ME123-CA3 Sensing Edge ChannelME123-CA3ME123, MG123, CPT223Mill Finish, Aluminum
ME123-C7 Sensing Edge ChannelME123-C7ME123, MG123, CPT223Black, Rigid PVC
ME123-C2175 Sensing Edge ChannelME123-C2175ME123, MG123, CPT223Black, Rigid PVC

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