OPENGATE^® Weapons Detection for Hospitals

CEIA OPENGATE is a proven weapons detection system that hospitals use to safeguard patients, visitors, and staff every day. With automatic screening technology, OPENGATE quickly and accurately identifies metallic threats at main entrances, emergency departments, and labor and delivery units.

Increase Hospital Security and Patient Safety

Effective Hospital Weapons Detection

OPENGATE provides multi-caliber weapons detection, from small metallic threats to high-caliber assault weapons. Hospitals can adjust detection sensitivity to fit their security needs and threat levels.

Faster Screening at Entrances

Designed for high throughput, OPENGATE allows patients, visitors, and staff to walk through without the need to remove backpacks, purses, or bags. This reduces delays at hospital entrances and keeps emergency room access moving smoothly.

Simple for Security Teams

Clear GO/NO GO indicators make OPENGATE easy to use with minimal training. Hospital security staff can operate the system while focusing on patient and visitor interactions.

Versatile

OPENGATE adapts to your hospital’s needs. It can be positioned as a fixed screening point or moved as security priorities shift. Weighing only 25 lbs, it sets up in under a minute and runs on rechargeable batteries or a standard outlet, providing reliable performance across any entrance.

Built to Meet Standards

OPENGATE complies with international and federal safety standards, including requirements for pacemaker and ICD safety.

Real-Time Alerts and 360° Visibility

Acoustic and optical signals provide immediate status updates. The 360° visual alarm cap ensures alerts are visible from any angle, even in busy emergency departments.

LTE & Wi-Fi Connectivity with Optional Asset Tracking

Supports connected healthcare operations, with optional tracking to help teams quickly locate and manage systems.

Clinical & Operational Visibility

Enables continuous LTE & Wi-Fi connectivity across hospital campuses and
off-site locations, helping staff maintain visibility, improve utilization, and
support faster response during daily operations or emergency situations

Shoe Screening Capability

Allows controlled shoe screening during transit, with clear visual indicators to
support fast, informed staff response.

Targeted Screening Control

Supports shoe screening with distinct no-alarm transit and visual alarm
indications, helping healthcare teams maintain efficient flow while clearly
identifying when additional attention is required.

OPENGATE Benefits for Hospitals

Helps meet upcoming AB 2975 compliance requirements in California
Strengthens emergency room security and main entrance safety
Reduces risks and costs tied to workplace violence
Provides the most portable, flexible hospital entrance screening solution available

Person walking through the OPENGATE system.

A man pointing to a CEIA Opengate system.

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OPENGATE® Weapons Detection for Hospitals