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Detect
Sensors identify approaching pedestrians and/or vehicles.
SOS SAFECROSS
Automated Crossings
Controlled pedestrian and vehicle crossings using detection, warning signals, projected guidance, gates, barrier arms and coordinated operating logic.
Best fit: Pedestrian routes that cross forklift or vehicle travel lanes.
BEFORE
AFTER
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Pedestrian + Vehicle Right-of-Way
SOS SafeCross
Controlled pedestrian and vehicle crossings using detection, warning signals, projected guidance, gates, barrier arms and coordinated operating logic.
Pedestrian detection
Vehicle / forklift detection
LED barrier arms
Pedestrian gates
Traffic lights
Projected STOP / crossing guidance
Audible / visual alerts
PLC and control integration
HOW IT WORKS
A Typical SafeCross Sequence
The exact sequence is configured for the application, but the system logic commonly follows this pattern.
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Evaluate
The controller evaluates occupancy and determines which movement has right-of-way.
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Control
Signals, gates, barrier arms and/or projected warnings communicate and control movement.
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Reset
Once the conflict area clears, the crossing returns to its normal operating state.
TYPICAL SYSTEM ELEMENTS
Technology That May Be Used
The final bill of materials depends on the site, but these are common components in this solution family.
Radar / presence sensors
Pedestrian gates
LED barrier arms
Red/green traffic signals
Projected STOP or crossing graphics
Audible / visual alarms
Control panel / PLC interfaces
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Application Details Matter
Crossing width, vehicle speed, stopping distance, pedestrian flow, emergency egress, traffic direction and the desired fail-state should all be considered before selecting the final sequence.
COMMON APPLICATIONS
Where SafeCross Can Fit
The final design depends on traffic, visibility, equipment and operating logic, but these are common application types.
Forklift aisles crossing pedestrian routes
High-traffic warehouse intersections
Dock-area pedestrian crossings
Manufacturing traffic conflicts
Controlled entry into vehicle lanes
RELATED SOS SOLUTIONS
Technologies That Often Work Together
Many applications combine more than one SOS solution family.
NOT SURE WHICH SOS SOLUTION FITS?
Start With the Operating Problem
A crossing, blind spot, dock, traffic control or mobile equipment problem may use more than one SOS solution family. SOS can help evaluate the application before you choose the technology.
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