Garage door operator: what is it for, characteristics

Modern door designs are one of the most convenient forms of design for garage openings. Currently, one gesture is enough to control the automation of sliding or swing, garage or industrial gates, roller shutters, awnings, barriers and other types of gates. The drive will help you drive into the garage without leaving the car.

Sectional door automation can be divided into:

• garage (ceiling drives used in domestic conditions);

• industrial (options used in gates with large areas and high intensity of use).

If you have ever had to open heavy gate leaves in rain or frost, then you understand the main advantages of having an electric drive. Opening the gate by pressing one button on the remote control without leaving the car interior is convenient, comfortable and safe. That is why today many people decide to install automation. Modern automation can be programmed for:

1. full or incomplete opening ("wicket" mode);
2. automatic blocking;
3. lighting of the entrance area;
4. sound signals.

Almost all drives are equipped with obstacle detection function, preventing the structure from closing if there is an object in the working area. There are also additional equipment (for example, warning lights, photocells) that increase the safety level of the structure control systems.

Electric drives for residential garage doors are overhead drives that are installed on sectional and overhead doors. The automation device for household gates is quite simple: a bus is mounted under the ceiling, at the end of which the drive itself is installed. Inside the tire there is a belt or a chain, depending on which two subgroups can be distinguished: with a belt and a chain drive. Belt driven drives run virtually silent, chain driven drives run longer without maintenance.

Almost all operators for sectional garage doors are equipped with a backlight that turns on at start and turns off after a set period of time. A distinctive feature of this type of drives is the function of a lock when the gate is closed, which is carried out by the link "drive bar - gate leaf". That is why garage doors it is recommended to equip with a manual unlocking system (in case of a power outage). This question is especially relevant if there is no emergency exit in the garage.

As for the additional equipment, it can be a signal lamp, which symbolizes the beginning of the movement of the door structure. Obstacle sensors signal about stopping the movement of the gate or change its direction if the gate collides with an obstacle. The possibility of installing a backup power supply board for the battery eliminates the dependence of electric drives on the presence of current.

Basic requirements for electric drives of sectional garage doors - reliability, durability and ease of management. Safety and comfort are the main components when choosing a particular model of gate automation.

Automatic garage doors are in great demand on the market: it is convenient and saves a lot of time.The presence of such models in your room is not at all necessary, however, opening the gate in the morning under precipitation is rather unpleasant. Therefore, many people think about automatic gates. There are several ways to make your life easier (for example, buy a drive and gate rollers, purchase new ones with a drive).

You can look for various improvements for models on specialized sites or from a private seller. After all this, think carefully, read the information on how the system works, and only then you should think about buying. When purchasing a low-quality product, it is worth remembering the risk of its rapid deterioration. You need to choose products from proven, high-quality brands. Among the best manufacturers are:

• Nice;
• BFT;
• DoorHan;
• Came (Germany);
• Gant.

By installing these systems, you will receive reliable automation that will have a long service life and meet all your wishes.

Automated gates are currently a fairly popular product. In one of the components of the product there is a receiver, which, during the reading of the command, gives the structures. So the system begins to move in one direction or another. The signal is transmitted from a device that usually looks like a tiny keychain, or a medium-sized remote control. This is quite convenient, because you can open or close the gate, being quite far from them.

Do not forget that the range of the remote control is limited. The problem is that the signal passes through an open radio channel, which means that it can be intercepted. When choosing a device, you should pay attention to the possibility of protecting the goods. And it is better that there was the possibility of changing the frequency, since your TV remote control may well have a signal that works at the same frequency.

Such actuators are capable of operating with the help of a remote control, as well as from a mobile phone on which an application is installed that allows you to open the structure with just a couple of clicks. Many brands and companies now provide such applications.

There are two types of gate structures: lever and linear. There are mechanisms that are designed principally for industrial gates. These types of drives are quite common on the market, so you have a really wide choice. Operators can be bought for completely different gates (for a garage or a country house).

Gate drives are available in three-phase and single-phase. The three-phase type of the drive has a longer power resource and heats up less. You can choose from lever and linear types to suit your personal needs.

Three-phase models are most often bought. Such products are of two types: hydraulic and also electromechanical. The design of the lever-type drive is similar to that of an ordinary door closer. One of the advantages of a lever-type actuator is its small size. It is suitable for small spaces.

It should be noted that the automation can be installed not only on new structures, but also on gates that have been in operation for a long time.

The electric drive is the best solution for controlling protective roller shutters. It is mounted inside the shaft on which the roller shutter fabric is wound, and therefore it does not require additional space. This is especially true when installing roller shutters, as well as when using a large number of protective shutters. Roller shutter automation systems allow you to simultaneously raise and lower several structures.

Opening and closing times, opening height can be programmed... A modern person values ​​time and comfort, and therefore garage door automation systems are designed to provide him with these conveniences.

How to install the drive yourself, see below.