AisleCop(c) Multiple Pedestrian Lane Crossing

In this application there are two parallel pedestrian aisles with a forklift cross aisle. The AisleCop(c) system is configured to provide pedestrian priority, meaning that the pedestrian gates are always open to foot traffic and the forklift gate is closed unless triggered.

When a forklift wishes to cross, its driver must activate the system with a pull cord switch. The system scans for pedestrians in both crosswalks utilizing motion detection. 

If pedestrians are detected, the system waits until they are clear, and then activates.

If no pedestrians are detected, the system sounds an audible warning and flashes red lights to alert pedestrians that forklifts are about to cross.

The pedestrian gates are closed simultaneously to block the pedestrian aisle and the crossing arm is raised to allow the forklift to cross. Once the forklift has crossed, the driver deactivates the system with the pull cord switch (this can also be done automatically with scanning).

Once the closing sequence has been initiated the crossing arm will lower, and the pedestrian gates will close.   The system has been returns to its "idle" mode.

AisleCop® Forklift Safety System Components

This system may utilize a combination of the following components to help manage a dangerous intersection or aisle.

Pedestrian Gates

These gate systems come with push-buttons as the standard activation method, with bright flashing red LED lights on the top of the arm for further visibility. They swing easily open and will stop when they meet an obstacle. They synchronize with motion sensors and any forklift gates utilized with the system

Forklift "Boom Arm" Gates

Forklift gates raise and lower as triggered by various processes - the activation of a pedestrian gate, controls via motion detection, pull switches, ground loops, or other methods as needed per application.

Guard Railing

Steel guard rails are not necessarily part of every forklift safety system, but are frequently used as part of the system to help manage and separate foot and vehicle traffic. Guard rails can be specified from ultra-heavy-duty to simple hand rails, to fit the needs of a particular application.

Motion Sensors

The typical AisleCop® system utilizes motion sensors to detect foot and vehicle traffic. These sensors can be mounted on either the forklift, on pedestrian gates, on walls, on racks, on guard rails, or at other spots as needed to monitor the protected zone.