Advice on swing gate operators

he advantages of gate motorization no longer need to be demonstrated. Operating the leaves with a remote control is a comfort you can’t do without once you’ve tried it!

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A control unit and accessories

Technological developments in recent years have made it possible to improve engine efficiency and functionality. In large DIY stores, it is very easy to find models that are affordable and easy to install. However, before starting, it is necessary to know the various bodies of the long range radio control system to better understand its implementation.

The operator of a two-leaf gate includes two motors, a control unit connected to the mains (which is now more generally integrated into one of the motors) and accessories such as remote controls, flashing lamp, etc. The operator can also be used to operate the gate.

The power plant converts the electric current supplied by the house’s switchboard into low voltage. It receives commands from the remote control and communicates them to the engines. Mechanically attached to each pillar, the motors operate articulated arms or cylinders, depending on the model.

To stop the movement of the leaves, a central stop and two lateral stops are installed on the ground if the motorization does not integrate it.

The engines are self-locking. This function keeps the gate closed while blocking its leaves. Even if some gates are equipped with a backup battery, in the event of a power failure, it is still possible to unlock the motors manually.

An integrated safety system also stops the movement of the leaves as soon as resistance is detected (people, animals, objects).

 

The essential checks

In addition to burying the power cables to be provided between the electrical panel of the house and the gate, it must be ensured that the existing gate supports a motorization, because not all can.

For example, a PVC gate must have a metal frame. The force that the motor exerts on the leaf being consequent, it is also necessary to take care of the good holding of the fastenings of the leaves and to make sure that the leaves do not rub against the ground. An arm motor is more tolerant when installed imperfectly, but it requires space around it to run smoothly. It must therefore be ensured that it has the field necessary for its movement. The cylinder mechanism is more suitable for confined spaces, but its installation is more rigorous.

Finally, to choose the right motorization, you need to know the dimensions and weight of the leaves in order to have the appropriate power. In the case of a solid gate, it is better to favor the mechanisms with rf remote control cylinders which integrate a worm screw.

IoT: What you need to know about Internet of Things

The Internet of Things, or IoT, is a term you’ve probably heard about in recent months. But do you really know what he means?

Imagine a world where all objects are able to exchange information and communicate with each other. Objects also able to communicate and interact with their users using the Internet but also other communication networks much less known but all effective. This is the world of the Internet of Things.

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By 2020, the Gartner expects more than 50 billion connected objects on the market. In other words, we are witnessing a real digital revolution that will radically change our lifestyles.

To illustrate, let us take an example in the field of Smart Home. Imagine your refrigerator getting smart. A refrigerator capable of telling you in real time what kind of food is inside and capable of ordering for you when you need to restock.

The refrigerator is an example. But the number of objects that can be connected today is unlimited. The potential of the Internet of Things for each of us, but also for business and industry is immense.

For the time being, in the consumer field, the IoT is still very much a gadgeting activity and brings little value to its users. Where the fields of application are really going to be interesting concern energy management in buildings, industry, agriculture, security, transport or health.

It is impossible today to imagine what the Internet of Things has in store for us. The field of all possibilities is open. But the democratization of the IoT is under way.

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And to better understand how it works, here are three things to remember:

1. Objects and the Internet of Things

IoT relies primarily on connected objects. A connected object has the ability to capture data and send it, via the Internet or other technologies, for analysis and visualization on dedicated dashboards. Connected objects interact with their environment through sensors: temperature, speed, humidity, vibration… In the Internet of Things, an object can be a vehicle, an industrial machine or a parking space.

2. The Internet of Things and Data

The little nugget of the Internet of Things is data. And especially the ability to capture raw data, temperature, vibration, humidity… to transform it into intelligent and usable information. These billions of connected objects will create an exponential volume of data that will have to be stored, analyzed, secured and restored for various uses. This is therefore a major challenge.

3. The Internet of Things and new services

The added value brought by the Internet of Things is in the new uses that it will bring. In the industrial sector, for example, we can now remotely monitor machines, perform predictive maintenance on equipment, or improve product traceability. Every day, connected objects will generate billions of pieces of information that will enable businesses to create new services.

The Internet of Things will literally transform our society. This statement may seem utopian to you, but just see how things have evolved since the arrival of the iPhone ten years ago.

It is up to us to take advantage of the potential of the Internet of Things and invent the uses of tomorrow.

Model Application of Internet of Things from CaryMart:

This product is a WiFi controller/WiFi RF converter. It connects to the Internet through wireless WiFi signals, and uses the mobile phone APP to achieve various remote controls. This product can quickly learn the remote controls of traditional RF control devices, such as the remote controls of garage door, roller shutter, light, electric gate, pump, ventilation, irrigation sprinkler or alarm security devices, and wirelessly control the relevant RF devices by transmitting the same RF signal. Finally realize remote control through the mobile phone APP anytime and anywhere. Traditional RF remote controls have a limited range of control. This product can replace RF remote controls through signal conversion to transform traditional RF remote control devices into smart devices which can be remotely controlled via mobile phones and the Internet.

Source : http://www.carymart.com/blog/iot-what-you-need-to-know-about-internet-of-things/

Programming your portal remote control

 

Of course, you have already heard about the switch gate remote control. What is it really about and how to program it? Decryption.

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The switch gate remote control: the essentials in a few words…

The gate remote control switch as its name indicates it is a remote control which has switches. If you open the case, you see a room composed of mini switches, called switches. Depending on the model, the number of switches varies from 8 to 12. It is the combination of the positions of these small switches that creates the unique code that allows you to control your electric gate.

 

This means that remote controls with switch programming are interchangeable between them if they have the same number of switches and the same frequency.

 

Programming by Switch

Switches are small switches located inside your remote control. To successfully program its gate remote control, you must reproduce the same code as your old remote control.

 

Programming a new remote control switch is not complicated. To start, use the old remote control, which is already programmed. Open it and then open your new remote control as well. Using a screwdriver and placing after the switches of the new remote control in the same position, as those of your original remote control. This will allow you to reproduce the same combination.

 

Then, insert the battery (respecting the polarities) then close the two boxes. You only have to test the proper operation of your new remote control.

What if you lost the old remote?

Even if you no longer have the old remote control, you can still easily program your new rf remote control. First, open your remote control and receiver. Next, position the switches on the new remote control in the same way as those on the receiver (again, you will need a screwdriver).

 

Here we go, your new remote is ready to use!

 

How to use dry contacts to wirelessly activate LED warning lamp?

The general RF wireless control system uses a remote controller or transmitter to control the device connected to a wireless receiver. However, for some special occasions, we need to use dry contacts (normally open / normally close contacts) to wirelessly activate or control another remote device. Such as one of our customers wants to use a vibration sensor to remotely control an LED warning lamp.

The vibration sensor is a small device that can sense vibration. It has two normally open contacts which connected to two output lines. The vibration sensor can be mounted on a door, a window, or other objects to detect if the door or window is opened or to detect if the object has been moved. When the vibration sensor is stationary, its two output lines are disconnected. When the vibration sensor is vibrated or moved, the normally open contact is closed so that its two output lines are connected.

We recommend this customer to purchase a normally open contact wireless trigger system(Model 0020522). The system consists of a transmitter/remote control CB-2N (Model 0021045) and a wireless receiver S1X-DC12-ANT3 (Model 0020490). The transmitter CB-2N can be triggered by a normally open dry contact. It has two input lines, and they are normally open. When these two lines are connected, the transmitter is triggered and emits an “ON” wireless signal. When the two lines are disconnected, the transmitter is triggered again and emits another “OFF” wireless signal. The receiver S1X-DC12-ANT3 is a DC 12V input/output type, maximum operating current is 10A, it has a waterproof case and an external rod antenna, so it can be installed outdoors. This kit of normally open contact wireless triggering warning system can achieve a working distance of up to 1000 meters in the open area.

Normally Open RF Remote Control Kit Apply for Device Control Another Device 1CH DC 2000M

Normally open contact wireless trigger system

The example diagram and detailed operation of this wireless trigger system are as follows:

The customer first connects the two output lines of the vibration sensor to the two input lines of the transmitter CB-2N, and then connects the DC 12V power adapter to the wireless receiver S1X-DC12-ANT3 and connects the LED warning lamp to the receiver’s output terminals.

When the vibration sensor is vibrated or moved, its normally open contact is closed and the two output lines are connected. The transmitter CB-2N is triggered at the same time and transmits a wireless signal “ON” to the remote receiver. When the receiver S1X-DC12-ANT3 receives this wireless signal, it outputs a DC 12V power supply to turn on the LED warning lamp. Of course, the customer can also use the buttons on the remote control to turn off or turn on the LED warning lamp connected to the receiver.

This kit of normally open contact wireless triggering devices mainly uses a device with a normally open / normally closed output to wireless control another AC or DC device. This system consists of a transmitter/remote control and a receiver. The transmitter can be connected to a variety of devices that have normally open / normally closed outputs, such as warning host, cable detectors, various sensors, limit switches, Programmable Logic Controllers and so on. The receiver can be used to connect a variety of DC / AC devices, such as warning horns, lights, motors, electric machinery, electric doors and so on. This system can be used in many applications such as water level control of the tank, automatic remote control of industrial equipment, and synchronous wireless control of agricultural equipment and so on.

We offer two types of transmitters: CB-2N (Model 0021045) and CB-2N-2 (Model 0021046).

We offer three types of receivers.

  1. DC power output type receivers, such as receivers S1X-DC12-ANT3 (Model 0020490) and S1PX-DC12-ANT2 (Model 0020438), which are commonly used to control DC devices.
  2. AC power output type receivers, such as receivers S1X-AC220-ANT3 (Model 0020393) and S1PX-AC220-ANT2 (Model 0020442), which are commonly used to control AC devices.
  3. Relay (NO/NC) output type receivers, such as receivers S1U-DC12-ANT2 (Model 0020249), S1U-AC220-ANT3 (Model 0020466), S1PU-DC12-ANT3 (Model 0020302) and S1PU-AC220- ANT3 (Model 0020488). This relay type receiver is equivalent to a single pole double throw switch, its relay output has three output terminals (normally closed, normally open, common), they can be used to control a variety of DC / AC devices.

Transmitter CB-2N has two input lines, the working principle is as follows:

When the transmitter’s two input lines are connected, it automatically emits an “ON” wireless signal, which is equivalent to the function of the button “ON” on the transmitter.

When the transmitter’s two input lines are disconnected, it automatically emits an “OFF” wireless signal, which is equivalent to the function of the button “OFF” on the transmitter.

When the receiver receives the “ON” or “OFF” wireless signals, it will activate or deactivate its relay to turn on or turn off the connected devices.

Transmitter CB-2N-2 has three input lines, the working principle is as follows:

When the transmitter’s input lines 1 and input lines 3 are connected, it automatically emits an “ON” wireless signal, which is equivalent to the function of the button “ON” on the transmitter.

When the transmitter’s two input lines 2 and input lines 3 are disconnected, it automatically emits an “OFF” wireless signal, which is equivalent to the function of the button “OFF” on the transmitter.

When the receiver receives the “ON” or “OFF” wireless signals, it will activate or deactivate its relay to turn on or turn off the connected devices.

Attention:

The transmitter’s operating voltage is DC9V. It can work for about 3 days by using a model 6F22 9V battery. If you want to work long hours, we recommend using a model 6F22 9V rechargeable lithium battery or a DC9V power adapter.

Why choose an electric remote control?

 

With technology, electric shutters can be opened and closed from a smartphone or tablet. Not only the electric shutters can receive this remote control, but it is also possible to control the gate, the lighting and many other electrical equipment in the house. If the smartphone or tablet is lost, it would be difficult to manage these devices. For electric shutters, a remote control is recommended.

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The remote control for roller shutters.

The possession of a remote control for opening and closing the roller shutter is more reassuring. We recommend the cam remote control which will allow you to control your shutters remotely. Very light, Carymart remote controls are easy to program: they are equipped with a self-learning programming wireless remote control system. From the simplest to the most sophisticated, there is a wide variety of cam remote control with different colors and different shapes. They are suitable for collective housing. The cam remote controls operate with a high frequency which allows you to open the electric shutters from a distance.

 

Motorization of roller shutters.

The motorization of the shutter remote control has great advantages. The main advantage is undoubtedly comfort. You will be able to control the opening and closing of the shutters remotely. This solution comes with optimal security. Opening the shutters will be more convenient and will not require much time. The task becomes even easier on a new roller shutter. This system is powered by electricity. These motors are highly reliable and easy to install. It is possible to program the opening and closing of the roller shutters at a specific time to guarantee total security. A locking system can be added to the motor, which allows opening only by the motor actuator. Many professionals can help in the choice of motors for motorization.