5' Exterior Vehicle Treadle Switch with Protective Housing – 10' 2-Wire Lead

5' Exterior Vehicle Treadle Switch with Protective Housing – 10' 2-Wire Lead

This 5-foot exterior vehicle treadle switch provides reliable vehicle activation for commercial garage doors, industrial overhead doors, gates, parking systems, and other access-control applications.

Installed across a vehicle travel path, the treadle responds when a vehicle tire passes over the center activation area. The integrated protective housing helps protect the internal switching mechanism while providing a clearly visible safety-yellow center section for outdoor and commercial installations.

A 10-foot 2-wire lead is included for connection to a compatible door operator, gate operator, relay, or control system.

Product Features

• 5-foot exterior vehicle treadle switch

• Designed for vehicle-activated door and gate systems

• Protective housing for commercial and outdoor applications

• Approximately 4" overall width

• Approximately 3/4" high at center

• 2-1/2" safety-yellow center section

• 3/4" black protective edges

• 10-foot 2-wire electrical lead

• Low-profile design for vehicle drive-over applications

• Provides physical vehicle activation without radar or loop detection

• Suitable for commercial and industrial access systems

Specifications

• Product Type: Exterior Vehicle Treadle Switch

• Length: 5 ft

• Overall Width: 4"

• Center Height: Approximately 3/4"

• Center Activation Area: 2-1/2" wide

• Protective Edges: 3/4" black edges

• Lead Length: 10 ft

• Wiring: 2 Wire

• Center Color: Safety Yellow

• Application: Exterior / Commercial Vehicle Detection

Common Applications

Ideal for:

• Commercial overhead doors

• Industrial garage doors

• Warehouse entrances

• Loading areas

• Parking garage entrances and exits

• Vehicle service facilities

• Car washes

• Commercial gates

• Drive-through access systems

• Vehicle-activated entry systems

How It Works

The treadle is positioned across the vehicle path near the door or gate entrance.

When a vehicle tire passes over the activation area, the treadle switch sends an electrical signal through the 2-wire lead to the connected control system. The operator can then use that signal to initiate the programmed door, gate, warning, or access-control function.

This provides a straightforward alternative to systems that rely on buried induction loops or overhead motion detectors.

Protective Exterior Housing

The treadle is enclosed in a low-profile protective housing designed for drive-over applications.

The safety-yellow center section improves visibility, while the black outer edges help create a gradual transition between the driving surface and the treadle.

Compatibility

Designed for use with compatible:

• Commercial door operators

• Gate operators

• Relays

• Access-control systems

• Vehicle activation circuits

Always verify the required input type and electrical configuration of the operator or control system before installation.

Package Contents

• 1 – 5' Exterior Vehicle Treadle Switch

• 10' 2-Wire Lead

• Integrated protective housing

Door operators, gate operators, relays, mounting hardware, and other control accessories are sold separately.

Important Safety Information

This treadle is an activation device and does not replace required monitored entrapment-protection equipment.

Garage doors and gates must continue to use all required photo eyes, monitored sensing edges, light curtains, or other approved safety devices according to the operator manufacturer's instructions and applicable safety standards.