Electric Gate Installers

How does it work?

This section provides a simple guide to the elements making up a typical automation system for gates or garage doors.

Control devices
Radio control
The transmitter is the most commonly used control device for activation of the gate or garage door.
The transmitter normally has one or more keys (channels) memorised with the commands on the control unit and powered by an internal battery.
To operate, the transmitter must be combined with a specific receiver, the latter also equipped with one or more channels, to receive signals sent by the transmitter.
Several compatible transmitters can be memorised on each receiver.

Switch and proximity reader
In addition to the transmitter, the user can activate the automation by means of a digital switch (via cable or radio) using a key-operated selector switch or proximity reader for transponder badges.

Motor
The motor acts on the gate or garage door to enable movement.
The motor can be single or double, mounted underground (in the case of swing gates) or externally (swing gates, sliding gates and garage doors).

Control unit
The control unit contains the electronics for control of the motor/s used to activate the gate or garage door.
It can be external, connected to one or two motors, or integrated in the motor itself.
There are different types of control unit, ranging from the simplest versions to the more sophisticated models with advanced functions.
The control unit acquires signals sent from the exterior (e.g. from photocells) and can also incorporate the radio receiver.

Safety devices
Photocells
Photocells are presence detectors to enable obstacle detection within the operating radius of the automation. On detection of an obstacle, the photocells send a pulse signal to the control unit, which blocks automation movement via the motors. These safety devices guarantee improved safety of automated gates and garage doors with respect to manual versions.

Flashing light
The flashing light is used to indicate all movements of the gate or garage door to increase visibility for those located in the vicinity.