Frequently Asked Questions
Cartell is sold exclusively through distributors. A local installer from a home automation, security, electrical, landscaping, dog fence and/or automatic gate company will purchase your system from one of our authorized distributors.
No, as long as people and animals do not trigger the sensor by physically moving it. Our magnetometer-based systems only detect moving steel, virtually eliminating false notifications.
Cartell vehicle detection systems lead the market with an average field life of 12-15 years. Service calls are virtually eliminated with our top quality design and manufacturing and materials, such as polyurethane-coated, spliceable direct-burial cables.
Yes, Cartell systems are backed by an industry-leading three-year warranty.
Cartell products are made in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania to ensure quality and support local communities.
Yes, we provide a relay output for other sensing devices. Both of our control units (CT-2B, CF-2C) support any sensing device that has a N.O., floating, dry relay contact (motion, infrared, microwave, etc.). Simply hook another sensing device on the terminal strip where our probe hooks up and place a 500-1000 ohm resister between the terminals. You may use other sensing devices and our probe together on the same system. There is no limit to the amount or variety that can be used on a single system. For more information, consult our product manuals.
It covers a 12' wide driveway when buried in the dirt beside it. If a driveway is wider than 12', two probes can be used--one on each side. A vehicle speed of at least five MPH is required to produce the 12' to 14' of detection.
Our hard wired probes may be buried 6-8 inches, parallel to and beside the driveway. Our wireless sensor may be installed beside the driveway, its top flush with the ground; in the driveway itself; or on an immovable post beside the driveway.
Cartell uses the earth’s magnetic field to detect vehicles. A loop creates its own field with electricity. Cartell is buried beside the driveway; a loop is buried inside the driveway, requiring slicing it. Cartell lasts indefinitely; a loop has to be replaced periodically.