Automatic Swing Gate

For most landed houses with swing gates access, owners normally will install an automatic remote control automation system, however many owners rely on the installer to fix without know much of the technical specification of the system. Thus I wish to share on some key technical specifications of automatic gate system.


How automatic gate system works?

An overview of an automatic gate system consists of the following:

1. the motorized arm for closing or opening the gate (underground or surface mounted)
2. the control panel consist of a low voltage transformer, control board, remote receiver, all fixed into a weather proof casing
3. pillar light (normally mounted on the gate pillars
4. switches 
5. remote controller

Most motors (item 1) are operated in low voltage to ensure safety (24VDC or less). 

However the following need to be considered before choosing the right motor / arm:

1. size of the gate (normally the width of the gate)
2. weight of the gate

Please check the specification of the motor for selection.

Important note:

1. It is always recommended to ensure the gate leaves are fitted with heavy duty ball bearing  hinges and properly fitted in level position at all degree of opening to ensure smooth operation and long lasting of the automatic gate system.

2. if there is water ponding issue at the gate, is always advised to use surface mounted arm type motor.

3. For underground floor mounted type, workmanship is very important, selection of a "technical know how" installer will reduce chances of system breakdown.

My advice is always go for surface mounted type. Surface mounted type also has the advantage of lower exposure to lightning surge which is very common root cause for breakdown.

As for the control panel installation, installer must know the techinic to ensure the installation is weather proof as well as "insects-proof".

There is a new product available in Malaysia now with some advance features that I wish to share:

• high security remote controller using proprietary coding and frequencies that is not easily being copied / duplicated
• Option to powered with solar (for remote locations that difficult to access with the power mains
• surface mounted arm type with nice outlook
• wide range of fashionable remote controllers, portable, miniaturized, wall mounted, ultra thin, with timer, LCD graphic display etc
• option to integrate with smart home system

If you are interested to know more about this product, please send me an email.