230V Digital Gate Control Box for 1 or 2 Motors, Swing or Sliding, IP55

A digital control box for one or two 230V gate motors, swing or sliding. If a board has failed on an existing gate, or you are wiring a 230V installation from parts, this unit supplies both motors, handles the safety inputs and is set up from its onboard display and menu. It learns the operating time for itself, gives you a pedestrian opening from a transmitter button and stops or starts on command. The board controls encoder-equipped 230V motors and senses obstacles by monitoring motor condition. It is housed in a 312 x 210 x 100mm IP55 enclosure for outdoor mounting. Radio receiver modules are plug-in and not listed in the published contents, so tell us if you need one. The price shown is for one control box.

Why this control box works

One board for most 230V gates. It drives one or two motors, swing or sliding, so you can keep a single control box on the shelf for service work. Opening and closing delays stop the leaves of a double gate colliding.

Quick to set up. Self learning of operating time and a display with a menu of settings mean you are programming from the unit rather than working through jumpers and DIP switches.

Safety inputs you can test. It has inputs for two sets of photocells and two sets of safety edges, a stop input, and the board runs a test of safety devices before each opening. Inputs that are not used can be disabled from the menu without a wire link.

A low energy module can be added to reduce standby power by shutting down the display and connected devices while the gate is standing.

Where it is used

Replacing a failed control unit on a 230V swing or sliding gate, new 230V installations built from separate motors, and industrial and commercial sites where you want a common control box across several gates. It is mounted on a wall or post near the gate, within the IP55 rating. It is not for 24V motors, which need a 24V control unit.

Specifications

Choosing the right control box

Check the voltage of your motors first: this unit drives 230V motors only. Add up the motor wattage and stay within the 2 x 700W limit. If your existing board has a radio module and accessories already, confirm the wiring before you order, and call us with a photo of the old board if you are unsure. Our other control box is a simpler choice where you want a built-in 433MHz receiver.

Fitting and care

Isolate the supply before you open the box. Fix the enclosure to a flat, sheltered surface using the fixings supplied, with cable entries facing down, and seal any unused knock-outs. Wire the motors to the motor terminals, then wire the stop button, photocells and safety edges to their inputs and leave no safety input bridged. Run the learning cycle and test the safety devices. Mains wiring should be done by a qualified electrician, and the finished gate must be tested by a competent person.

Keep the lid gasket clean and the enclosure closed. Check the fuse and cable entries during a routine service.

Frequently asked questions

Ordering and delivery

Order online, with Express UK Delivery to your site and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a larger job, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm availability and delivery before you order.