Automatic gates with remote opening - all the secrets of

Technical innovations are entering our lives more and more closely, and if before automatic gates were a wonder and status indicator, now most people can afford them. From my experience I can say that the cost of installation work often constitutes an impressive part of the total costs, and if you spend some time and understand all the installation features, you can save tens of thousands of rubles.

Carefully read the article, and you will understand this topic better than 90% of people.

The system works with a remote control, which is very convenient

Construction structure

Immediately, I will note - I will consider the swing option, because of all possible it is the most reliable and durable (subject to the use of high-quality components and proper installation). And this option is more suitable for entry systems, at least I talk about my experience of working with such structures. I think that automatic gates for a garage with a remote opening are made in the same way, because as far as components are concerned, they are the same in both cases.

Selection of a specific option

If you think that you can just call in a specialized company and buy a set of automation for the gate, then you are very much mistaken. There are many options that differ in their characteristics, and to find the optimal solution, you need to take into account several key factors:

Important! I want to tell you more about the wind load and the calculation of this indicator. For example, a gate with a size of 2x3 meters has an area of ​​6 m 2, we take the average load for most regions at 50 kg / m and we get 300 kg, to this is added the sash weight, say 100 kg, and as a result 400 kg is obtained. I advise you to multiply this result by 2, it turns out 800 kg - it is this kind of automation that will serve for a long time and withstand all the loads without any problems.

Always purchase equipment with a safety margin, then it will withstand even the strongest wind.

You should also decide on the type of construction, there are two main options:

• Lever designs consist of two elements connected by a hinge, which open and close the gate by bending or extending the levers. This option can be an excellent option for those who have a pillar located at a distance from the supports of the gate, because the lever can be attached 20-40 cm from the edge of the sash. This solution is quite reliable, but is used infrequently due to the considerable cost;

In the photo: lever options are indispensable when mounted on stone pillars

• Linear or, as they are also called, worm constructions operate by a rod that is driven by a worm gear. This is the most common and popular option, which is characterized by ease of installation and affordable cost. But sometimes, to ensure reliability, large gates need to be put on two elements, this is associated with additional costs, but you will be calm for the strength of the system.

Twin version - the best solution for large gates

Preparatory stage

Let us figure out what is needed for work, first I will list the necessary components of the gate structure:

• Strong pillars that will hold the weight of the valves and on which the automatics will be mounted. Of course, you can make an option in which the support of the gate will not be the place for fixing the brackets, and they will be fixed on stone or brick columns, everything depends on the features of your entrance structure. The most important thing is the strength of the elements, they should not be deformed under any conditions;
• Hinges for opening and closing sashes. I strongly recommend choosing the best possible and reliable option, best of all if they are on bearings, since this type of products provides maximum ease of movement and minimizes the load on the opening system, thereby prolonging its service life;

An oiler should be present in the curtains through which you can add lubricant.

• Gate doors must also be reliable, I will not dwell on this aspect in detail, I will only note the following: the most important thing is a strong frame. For sheathing, it is better to use light sheet materials, they look attractive and at the same time weigh a little, which reduces the load on the system;
• In order for the gate to always be located in a certain position and in the closed state the deforming loads were minimal, stops are used. They are placed in the middle at the junction of the valves and on the sides. It is important to expose the elements so that they do not interfere with the work and at the same time limit the movement of the valves when opening and closing;

The stops set the range in which the flaps can move, thereby preventing deformation of the brackets

• Handles are needed in case you have to open the door manually when there is a power outage. The bolt allows you to close the door from the inside, preventing them from opening in any way. These elements are optional, but desirable if they are present in the design.

Now let's figure out what is needed from the auto part, most often everything required is sold in the kit, but still I will tell you what should be included in a good set, because sometimes sellers offer an incomplete list, and you have to buy something that a priori to be available:

• Two or four drives, they are different and can be right and left. When buying, it is better to check these items, because I personally had a situation when the box had the wrong marking and as a result it turned out that we sold two right-hand drives and had to go to the store for 50 km, and that was a waste of time and money;

The wider the sash, the longer the need drives, remember this

• The control unit is executed in a waterproof housing, and in it are located the transformer and the main board;
• A whole set of elements is used for control: a special remote control for the gate (their number should be the same as the number of cars passing through the gate), photocells, a receiver and a signal transmitter;

Modern systems are equipped with compact consoles, with the help of which the remote control is carried out

• Fasteners for the system must also be included in the kit, plates must also be present, and mounting them will not cause difficulties.

The working process

I will talk about the basic design requirements, compliance with which will ensure the excellent operation of automatic gates.

Let's start with a review of construction work:

The process is the same as with conventional gates.

• First you need to put metal poles, for this you can use either a profiled pipe, or two channels welded to each other. The most important thing is to concretely support the supports, the depth of their laying should be at least one and a half meters in order to provide a margin of safety and eliminate the inclination of the pillars under the weight of the valves and wind loads;
• An excellent solution is to lay a metal column with a brick, while special plates can be welded at the fixing points of the hinges and brackets, which greatly simplifies further work. Below is an example, it is important to correctly calculate the location of the elements, you can also display fixtures for the fence, it is actually very convenient;

Plates on the outside of the post make installation of the gate much easier.

• Swing gates are hinged, and it is to them that increased demands are made in automatic systems. The easier it is to move the structure and the smoother the gates are, the less load will be placed on the drives during operation. That is why it is necessary to set the curtains especially carefully, most often used for a pair of elements, if you need three loops, it is better to entrust the work to specialists;

If the loops are welded, it is important to set them very accurately.

• After all the work described above, you can start hanging the doors, they are installed on the hinges, after which the construction is checked, and when opening and closing, nothing should interfere with the gate. In the case of wooden structures, the hinges are screwed to the surface and it is just as important to set the position of the gate precisely;
• Next, you need to determine the installation location of the stops, which will limit the movement of the gate, it is important to secure them securely so that in case of emergency, for example, when a wind gusts, they do not allow the doors to turn out, this will prevent the brackets from breaking.

Limiters must be set very accurately.

Important! Only when the gate is fully exposed, you can start installing automation, you do not need to perform work at the same time, as this is fraught with problems and poor installation.

Installing an automatic door opening system does it yourself and consists of several steps:

• First of all, the drives are installed, it is very important to secure them on the posts and set them straight. Most often, the bundle includes plates that are attached to the surface and onto which are very easily fixed afterwards. It is very important to familiarize yourself with the instruction in advance; it should be in Russian with clear and detailed diagrams that clearly show the most important stages;
• It is very important to conduct a competent and proper wiring, as they go to all elements of the system. The easiest way is to hide them in the ground in a corrugated pipe, and as for the posts, it is ideal to skip the wire inside when building them, but if this is not done, then you can deepen one of the masonry joints and lay the cable there. The detailed scheme is shown below, there is nothing complicated in it, the main thing is to do everything neatly;

Use wires in reliable insulation.

• Further, all other parts are installed - photocells from the outside and inside, a control unit, a selector with a key in case of an emergency opening, as well as a beacon that will warn those around you when opening and closing the gate. If you correctly cabled, then you will just have to connect each element and fix it, everything is quite simple and clear;

In order not to pull the wires far away, it makes sense to place the control unit near one of the drives.

• The last stage is to connect the system to the electrical network and test the system. It is necessary to check not only the remote control, but also the emergency opening to make sure that everything is working as it should be.

That's all you need to know about the installation of swing constructions. It should be said that the recoil options are even easier to implement, but they have two significant drawbacks: you need a lot of free space for the sliding gate and the price of the system is much higher.

I want to finally give some recommendations on the choice of quality designs:

• It is better to acquire reliable Western options, which are often of Italian or German origin. Most companies do not keep them in stock, so you have to wait for delivery within 1-2 weeks. As for the cost, it starts from 200 000 per set and depends on the characteristics of the equipment;
• Chinese options cost from 50,000 per set, but the reliability of these options leaves much to be desired. The decision is yours, but personally I think that such systems should be of high quality and reliable;
• As for brands, I can confidently recommend to you several companies that have long been engaged in the production of such equipment and offer quality products. These are companies “Came”, “Nice”, “Hormann”, “FAAC”, “Marantec”.

The company "Came" - the flagship in the production of automation for the gate

Conclusion

Do not think that the work on installing automation at the gate is beyond your reach; recommendations from this review plus instructions from the manufacturer will help you to understand all the important nuances. The video in this article will clearly show the process, and if you have questions - write them in the comments below.