Ecogate Systems

Ecogate Workstation Activity Sensors

Name: Ecogate Workstation Activity Sensors
Brand: Sledge Tech

Ecogate Workstation Activity Sensors, available in several options, are specifically designed to detect when a workstation is actively producing particulates and requires ventilation. Learn more.

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Overview

Ecogate Workstation Activity Sensors

Connected to the gates, these sensors detect when a machine requires ventilation and when it does not. The gate board conveys sensor status to the control unit, greenBOX, via Modbus communication. Based on signal status from all machines, the greenBOX operates the Automatic Blast Gates, directing airflow to active machines, maintaining minimum transport air velocity in the duct system, and adjusting fan speed through the Variable Frequency Drive.

Ecogate offers a variety of sensor options. Standard Sensors are the most prevalent, used for over 95% of machines, as they can be connected to a wide range of voltage inputs, and they are simple to install. For more advanced scenarios where Standard Sensors may not suffice, our Premium Sensors offer enhanced capabilities.

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Standard Sensors
Premium Sensors

FAQ

Common Questions

What is Ecogate and how does it reduce energy costs?

Ecogate is an on-demand ventilation control system that uses automatic blast gates, sensors, and a variable frequency drive to run your dust collector's motor only as fast as the currently active machines require, instead of at full speed continuously. Facilities running multiple intermittently-used machines on one collection system typically see the largest energy savings.

Can one dust collector serve multiple machines?

Yes, a single properly-sized central dust collector can serve multiple machines through a shared duct network, provided the ductwork and blast gates are sized to maintain adequate capture velocity at each branch even when only some machines are running. Our Ducting & Duct Design service handles this sizing, and pairing the system with Ecogate automatic blast gates keeps airflow — and energy use — matched to whichever machines are actually active.