Slide Gate Layout Guide

Slide Gate Layout
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The Layout Page consists of three sections, the Slide Gate Illustration, Questions For A Proper Gate Operator System , Components Operation Matrix. These sections are provided to assist in the understanding, designing, and the selecting of components for automating a gate.

First begin by reviewing the illustration, click on the various hot spots for more information on the specific component. The Twelve Questions For A Proper Gate Operator System assures the questions to the most fundamental question in the designing of a functional gate operator system are answered.

The Component Operation Matrix explains the function a component has on the operation of the gate operator.

The Matrix shows if the component opens, closes or stops the gate, If the function is automatic or requires user action.

Please call Tri-Cor for assistance at any time. Tri-Cor's knowledgeable customer service technicians are here to answer any questions and to assist in the proper design of a gate operator system.

Warning
A gate operator generates large amounts of force that may injure or cause death. The design of a gate operator system and the installation should not be attempted by the inexperienced. Go to the Safe Gate Operator System for more information.
Questions For A Proper Gate Operator System
1
What type of application, residential, enclosed community, apartment, commercial, industrial?
 7
How will the gate closed after the vehicle enters, timer to close or radio?
2
What is the gate's length, height and weight?
 8
How will the gate open when vehicle exits, radio control, keypad, free exit loop or free exit photo eye?
3
How many cycle a day?
9
What devices will prevent the gate from closing on the vehicle, photo eye, vehicle detector to hold?
4
What type of traffic, automobile, delivery trucks, heavy commercial traffic?
 10
What voltage and phase power is available for the operator, 110, 220, 440 volts, single or three phase?
5
How will the gate open for vehicles, guard, radio, digital keypad, or telephone entry system?
11
What control devices and guarding will be needed to protect pedestrians?
6
How will guest communicate with residents who will open the gate remotely, telephone entry system intercom or wireless intercom
12
Is the gate in good operating condition.
Download A PDF Of Questions For A "Complete Gate Operator System"
Component Operations Matrix
Description
Part NO.
See
Below
Manual
Auto
Open
Close
Stop

Reverse
During
Close

Opens
& Hold
Open

Hold
Open
A|
BTT
 3 Button Control 123,451.a ~ + X   X X X X    

B
BTT

 Radio Control 123,452.c   X   X X   X    
C
BTT		 Radio Control With Stop Button 123453.b * + X   X X X X    
D
BTT		 Vehicle Detector Free Exit 123456.z *   X X     X X X
E
BTT		 Vehicle Detector To Hold 123345.y *   X       X   X
E1
BTT		 Vehicle Detector Shadow   *   X           X
F
BTT		 Pneumatic Edge To Reverse   /   X       X    
F1
BTT		 Pneumatic Edge To Stop   /   X     X      
Description
Part NO.
See
Below
Manual
Auto
Open
Close
Stop

Reverse
During
Close

Opens
& Hold
Open

Hold
Open
G
BTT		 Photo Cell Free Exit   / * ~   X       X X X
H
BTT
 Photo Cell To Reverse   / *   X       X   X
I
BTT		 Timer To Close   * *   X   X        
J
BTT		 7-Day Time   * *   X         X  
K
BTT		 Telephone Entry System   + ~ X   X          
K
BTT		 Wireless Intercom     X   X          
K
BTT		 Wired Intercom     X   X          
L
BTT		 Digital Key Pad   + ~ X   X          
M
BTT		 Key Card Reader   + ~ X X            
N
BTT		 Warning Light       X            
O
BTT		 On-Off Power Switch                    
(/ Will detect pedestrian traffic) (+ Install 10 feet or more from gate, never install on the gate post) (* Will perform the function as long as activated) (** Timer to Close requires devices to prevent gate from closing on vehicles) (~ Must be installed 10 or more feet from gate to prevent accidental activation by pedestrian) (*+Radio controls with stop button gives the greatest degree of control over the gate operation to the user)
2/01/08