The OPTEX OAM-Explorer RH is a protective rain hood made for the OPTEX OAM-EXPLORER industrial door sensor. It is used to help shield the sensor from rain, snow, debris, and direct environmental exposure in loading dock, warehouse, service door, parking structure, and industrial door applications.
The OAM-EXPLORER sensor is commonly used on industrial doors where both vehicle activation and supplemental safety detection are needed. Because the sensor relies on microwave activation and active infrared detection near the threshold, the mounting area should stay as clean and protected as practical. A rain hood can help reduce exposure from falling rain, wind-driven moisture, snow, dust, and debris that may collect around the sensor face or housing.
This rain hood is especially useful when the sensor is installed on an exterior-facing industrial door, a high-speed door opening, a loading area, a parking garage entrance, or a doorway where the sensor is exposed to weather. It helps protect the OAM-EXPLORER without changing the basic function of the sensor or replacing the required door safety system.
The OAM-Explorer RH should be treated as a sensor protection accessory, not the sensor itself. It does not detect vehicles, open the door, provide relay outputs, connect to the door operator, or replace the OAM-EXPLORER. It is designed to work with the OAM-EXPLORER sensor housing and should be installed so it does not block the detection area, interfere with adjustment, or affect the sensor field.
What This Rain Hood Does
- Helps shield the OPTEX OAM-EXPLORER sensor from rain and snow
- Helps reduce direct exposure to debris, dust, and weather around the sensor face
- Helps protect the sensor housing in exterior and high-exposure industrial door locations
- Supports more consistent sensor operation when weather exposure is a concern
- Provides a dedicated accessory option for OAM-EXPLORER installations
- Helps protect the sensor without replacing the door operator or sensor wiring
Common Use Cases
- Adding weather protection to an OPTEX OAM-EXPLORER industrial door sensor
- Protecting a sensor installed above a loading dock door
- Protecting a sensor on an exterior-facing high-speed door
- Helping reduce rain or snow exposure at warehouse and service door entrances
- Replacing a missing, damaged, or worn OAM-Explorer rain hood
- Improving protection for OAM-EXPLORER sensors in parking structures or exposed doorways
- Adding a rain hood during a new OAM-EXPLORER installation where the sensor is exposed to weather
Compatible With
The OPTEX OAM-Explorer RH is designed for the OPTEX OAM-EXPLORER industrial door sensor. Compatibility should be verified by the sensor model and mounting layout, not by door operator brand alone.
- OPTEX OAM-EXPLORER industrial door sensor
- OPTEX OAM-EXPLORER US industrial door sensor applications
- OAM-EXPLORER combination microwave and active infrared industrial door sensor installations
- OAM-EXPLORER wall-mounted applications where the rain hood has proper clearance
- OAM-EXPLORER installations using the 36 inch OAM-Explorer mounting arm where hood clearance is confirmed
- Industrial door applications where the OAM-EXPLORER sensor is exposed to rain, snow, dust, debris, or direct environmental conditions
Important: This rain hood is selected by sensor model, not by door brand, gate operator brand, or mounting height alone. Always confirm the installed sensor is an OPTEX OAM-EXPLORER before ordering this accessory.
Compatible Applications
- Industrial overhead doors using OAM-EXPLORER sensors
- High-speed doors using OAM-EXPLORER sensors
- Roll-up doors using OAM-EXPLORER sensors
- Sectional doors using OAM-EXPLORER sensors
- Warehouse doors exposed to rain or snow
- Loading dock doors with exterior sensor exposure
- Parking structure doors and vehicle entry points
- Manufacturing, logistics, shipping, and service-bay entrances
Not Intended For
- Replacing the OPTEX OAM-EXPLORER sensor itself
- Universal use on all OPTEX automatic door sensors
- OPTEX OAM-DUAL, OA-Axis, OA-Edge, OVS, or other OPTEX sensors unless the manufacturer specifically confirms fitment
- Replacing a sensor mounting bracket, extension arm, wiring harness, relay converter, or door control
- Correcting a failed sensor, wiring problem, false activation issue, or door operator fault by itself
- Blocking rain exposure where the sensor field would also be blocked or distorted
- Bypassing or replacing required door safety devices
Features & Specifications
| Feature / Specification | Details |
| Manufacturer | OPTEX |
| Product Type | Rain hood / protective weather cover |
| Part Number | OAM-Explorer RH |
| Related Part Number | OAM-EXPLORER-RH, depending on supplier listing format |
| Application | Weather protection accessory for OPTEX OAM-EXPLORER industrial door sensors |
| Compatible Sensor | OPTEX OAM-EXPLORER |
| Compatible Sensor Type | Industrial door sensor using microwave activation and active infrared safety detection |
| Protection Purpose | Helps shield the sensor from rain, snow, debris, and direct environmental exposure |
| Color | Black, based on common product listing descriptions |
| Material | Weather-resistant material; verify exact construction against current packaging or supplier record |
| Sensor Included | No, this should be treated as the rain hood accessory only unless the listing specifically states otherwise |
| Mount Included | No, OAM-Explorer mounting arms or brackets should be treated as separate unless specifically included |
| Typical Installation Area | Exterior-facing industrial doors, loading docks, warehouses, parking structures, and high-exposure door openings |
| Notes | Confirm OAM-EXPLORER sensor model, mounting style, hood clearance, and detection-field clearance before ordering. |
Also Known As / Related Part Numbers
Related Products and Accessories
Related accessory note: Mounting brackets, wireless converters, warning devices, and the OAM-EXPLORER sensor itself are separate items unless your product listing specifically includes them.
Technician Note
A rain hood can help protect the OAM-EXPLORER from direct weather exposure, but it cannot correct poor sensor placement, incorrect wiring, wrong sensor settings, dirty lenses, loose mounting, or a door operator control problem. If the door is false-triggering, failing to activate, or showing a sensor fault, diagnose the sensor and door control system before assuming the hood is the cause.
When installing the rain hood, make sure it does not block the microwave detection area, active infrared safety field, adjustment access, cable entry, or mounting screws. After the hood is installed, the sensor should be retested through the full door cycle and checked for proper detection, safety response, and false activation.
For exterior and high-exposure doors, check the sensor face, rain hood, mounting surface, and cable entry during routine service. Weather protection works best when the sensor is mounted solidly and the detection area remains clear of condensation, debris, loose material, and physical damage.
Before Ordering, Confirm
- The installed sensor is an OPTEX OAM-EXPLORER.
- The item needed is the rain hood accessory, not the OAM-EXPLORER sensor itself.
- The rain hood has enough clearance for the wall, ceiling, door header, or mounting arm location.
- The hood will not block the sensor lens, active infrared field, microwave detection area, or adjustment access.
- The sensor is mounted in a location where weather protection is needed.
- The existing sensor housing and mounting hardware are in good condition.
- The door operator and sensor are operating correctly before relying on the hood for protection.
- Any additional OAM-EXPLORER mounting accessories are ordered separately if needed.
Professional Advisory
This rain hood is an accessory for an industrial door sensor. It should not be used to bypass required door safety devices, monitored sensors, activation controls, presence detection, or door operator safety functions. The OAM-EXPLORER and the door operator should always be tested after the hood is installed.
If the door is not activating correctly, closing unexpectedly, false-triggering, or showing a sensor fault, have the sensor settings, wiring, detection area, and operator inputs checked by a qualified automatic door or industrial door technician. A rain hood may help reduce weather exposure, but it is not a replacement for proper setup and safety testing.
Product Q&A
No. The OAM-Explorer RH is the rain hood accessory for the OPTEX OAM-EXPLORER sensor. The OAM-EXPLORER sensor is not included unless the listing specifically says otherwise.
What sensor does this rain hood fit?
This rain hood is designed for the OPTEX OAM-EXPLORER industrial door sensor. Confirm the sensor model before ordering because it should not be treated as a universal cover for all OPTEX sensors.
What does the rain hood protect against?
The rain hood helps shield the OAM-EXPLORER from rain, snow, debris, and direct environmental exposure that can collect around the sensor housing or lens area.
Can this be used with the OAM-Explorer mounting arm?
Yes, it is commonly associated with OAM-EXPLORER installations using wall mounting or the 36 inch OAM-Explorer mounting arm, as long as hood clearance and sensor field clearance are confirmed.
Will this rain hood fix false activation problems?
Not by itself. It may help reduce weather-related exposure, but false activation can also be caused by sensor settings, mounting movement, wiring issues, door vibration, detection-area problems, or nearby traffic conditions.
Does the rain hood replace required safety sensors or door testing?
No. The rain hood only helps protect the sensor from environmental exposure. The OAM-EXPLORER and the door operator must still be properly wired, adjusted, and tested for safe operation.
