The BFT COMPACTA A20-180 is a pair of infrared photocells, transmitter and receiver, with a 20 m nominal range and a head that swivels 90 degrees each way. It mounts on MOOVI and GIOTTO barriers or villa gates and stops the closing cycle when a car or person is in the way.
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The BFT COMPACTA A20-180 is a pair of infrared photocells, a transmitter and a receiver, with a 20 m nominal range. Mounted either side of a barrier or gate, it tells the control board to stop closing when a car or person breaks the beam.
BFT COMPACTA A20-180 specifications
- Nominal range: 20 m.
- Head: swivels 90 degrees left and 90 right.
- Vertical tolerance: up to ±5 degrees.
- Supply: 12-33 Vac or 15-35 Vdc.
Easier fitting on walls that do not line up
Villa gate pillars are often slightly off-line. The swivelling head takes care of that, and once the angle is set the cover clicks onto the base. For barriers, BFT offers the P903031 support to mount the cells on Giotto, Moovi and Michelangelo barriers or on a wall.
Where it is used
- A compound or tower car park barrier.
- A sliding garage gate at a villa.
- A warehouse gate used by trucks.
Pair only, or the kit with posts?
The COMPACTA A20-180 is the photocell pair on its own. BFT also offers a kit with the same pair and two aluminium posts, plus P903029 double posts at 1038 mm. A photocell differs from a loop detector: the photocell is a beam between two points, while a loop senses the car through a buried cable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it work with non-BFT control boards?
It runs on 12-33 Vac or 15-35 Vdc and connects to all BFT boards with the test function. For other boards, check voltage and output type.
Can I mount it on a MOOVI or GIOTTO barrier?
Yes, with the P903031 support made for COMPACTA on Giotto, Moovi and Michelangelo barriers or on a wall.
Does a photocell replace a loop detector?
No. The photocell senses anything breaking the beam; the loop senses a car's metal mass above it. Many car parks use both.
Specifications
- Model: COMPACTA A20-180
- Type: Infrared photocell pair (transmitter and receiver)
- Nominal range: 20 m
- Horizontal head adjustment: 90° left and 90° right (180° total)
- Vertical adjustment: Fixed optics, tolerates up to ±5° misalignment
- AC supply: 12-33 Vac, 50/60 Hz
- DC supply: 15-35 Vdc
- Compatibility: All BFT control boards with test function
- Mounting: Wall or post; cover snaps onto the base
- Barrier mounting support: P903031 for walls and Giotto, Moovi and Michelangelo barriers (sold separately)
- Optional posts: P903029 pair of double aluminium posts, 1038 mm high
Features
- 20 m nominal range: covers a villa gate or a wide car park entrance.
- Head swivels 90 degrees left and right (180 total): mounts on walls or posts that are not perfectly aligned.
- 12-33 Vac 50/60 Hz or 15-35 Vdc supply: runs on AC or DC power.
- Connects to every BFT control board with the test function: the photocell is checked before each movement.
- Up to ±5 degrees vertical tolerance: a slight height mismatch will not break the beam.