Re: Gate automation

["Paul Robinson" <ukcueman@xxxxxxx>]

Thanks Nigel - that gives me a good idea of what's involved.

Paul

----- Original Message -----
From: "Nigel Giddings" <nigel.giddings@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 26, 2003 9:06 AM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Gate automation


> Paul,
>
> I have been helping my neighbour with his gates over the past few
weeks
and
> have learnt a lot. Although the units appear expensive there is quite
a
lot
> to them...
>
> The main unit uses 230v, so a normal cable 1.5mm armoured or similar.
> The controls tend to work on closing or opening contacts, the whole
unit
is
> 24vdc, alarm wire appears ideal.
> If you mount all controls in the house you will need:
> power cable for the gates, 24vdc high current (2.5mm at least), one
for
each
> gate
> 4 wire for radio receiver
> 4 wire for ir break detector (stops gates closing when car or other is
> between them)
> 4 wire plus plus for keypad, intercom, bell push etc.
>
> It seems normal to mount controls locally to the gates. I also used
steel
> conduit to motors, detectors etc. I thought it was worth the effort.
>
> If you do mount the control box outside don't under estimate the space
> needed, he has a box 30" x 18" which is tight with his
setup.
>
> HTH Nigel
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Robinson [mailto:ukcueman@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 25 May 2003 23:44
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] Gate automation
>
> At some point (after my house has turned into a home!) I will install
a
gate
> at the entrance to my driveway, about 10 ish feet wide. Ideally, this
would
> be something that can be opened by hand (so the postman and visitors
can
get
> in without it looking too enticing to non-genuine visitors) but would
> normally be operated with a remote control from the car and pronto or
> similar from within the house.
>
> There seem to be many electric gates and control mechanisms out there.
Can
> anyone recommend anything in particular?
>
> Also, what cable should I lay now (while I'm flood-wiring the house)
to
keep
> my options open and make installation easy later?
>
> Thanks,
> Paul
>
>
>
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