Electric Gates
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An electric gate is an entrance gate which can be opened and closed via an electric powered mechanism.

articulated gate

1. Electric Gate Options

A sliding electric gate with electric motor and backup battery in case of mains failure. Note also the Infrared obstacle sensor located on the wall to prevent the gate from closing while a vehicle or other obstacle is in the way.

Driveway gate openers can be the rollback (sliding) type that retracks a gate along the fence or wall on wheels or bearing, or the swing type that draws the gate open or closed on hinges. The most popular electric gates for residential properties are swing gates.

1.1. Articulated

Articulated gate openers can be used for gates with wide posts allowing opening in small spaces.[1] An easy system for DIY installers as they are simple to install but not as aesthetically pleasing as other motor designs. Also known as Crank arm operators, they are the main type of automation system sold in France, where low aluminium gates are often used.

1.2. Underground

Under-gate Jack operators usually control the gate by directly moving the pivot point of each gate leaf. This makes the unit ideal cosmetically and also allows for up to 180 degrees of leaf swing as required. However controlling the pivot point of the gate, is like opening a door by twisting the hinge, and as so is very difficult due to the loads needed at that point. This is highlighted with snap, as the gate has to change direct, as soon as it can. For this reason they are recommend as only suitable for ‘Domestic’ systems in a low risk of abuse environment. Another major consideration with the use of under-gate units is that of water immersion/ingress and warranty voidance. If the water table is high or the drainage of the unit’s foundation box inadequate throughout the systems life, then water ingress and unit failure is increased.

Ram or link arm units are usually simpler to install and maintain, they are visible to otherwise ignorant abuse and as they fix down along each gate leaf, they also have an obvious and sometimes major, mechanical advantage over Jacks. Therefore, Rams are far more suitable on Multi-user & commercial systems. Also the manual release is always above ground, making it often more user friendly in operation.

1.3. Sliding

If space is an issue or the driveway behind the gates is on a steep incline, a better option would be a sliding gate. Sliding gates are also very popular in a commercial environment. Sliding gates are also used for cantilever gate systems.

2. Electric Gate History

One of the first electric gates was invented by a Canada Fred W. Watson in 1881. It was designed to be used for railway systems.[2] In 1884, a number of United States newspapers reported that the France railway companies were about to adopt an electric gate opener. “A catch connected with an electro-magnet keeps a gate closed,” reported The National Tribune on October 9, 1884.[3] One of the early demonstrations of such gates in the United States was arranged by the short-lived Toulmin Electric Railway Gate Company in 1887, in Baltimore.[4] At the end of the XIX century electric gates were also used at horse racing tracks.[5]

The first commercial electric gate systems were hydraulic and designed for reliability and ease of use. The cost of the hydraulic systems however meant that other companies started producing more affordable electromechanical alternatives. Hydraulic motors are the preferred choice on large and heavy gates as they can generate high levels of torque, electromechanical systems designed for lower usage domestic installations because they can be produced more cost effectively.[6]

3. The Electric Gate Motor

The backbone of any electric gate, whether automatic or not, is the electric gate motor, two distinct motor types exist hydraulic, or electromechanical. This is the electric device which actually enables the electric gate to open and close without having to manually push the gate.

4. Electric Gate Safety

The safety of an automated gate is an important consideration, in the European Union, automated gate safety is specified by a series of European Normalisations. An automated gate that has not been fitted with safety in mind can potentially become a major hazard particularly to untrained users. Various safety devices are available to make sure that your gates meet the highest of European or American safety standards.

5. Gate and Security

Since electric gates operate slowly, they are susceptible to "tailgating" threats, in which a person or vehicle sneaks in behind an authorized user.[7] If security is a concern, a video surveillance camera should be installed.[7]

Electric gates alone, however solid and imposing they may be, cannot guarantee a completely secure environment electric locks, are often needed to boost the locking effectiveness of the gate motors. Electric gates are recommended to be used in combination with other security features to install a full security system. A few of these features are closed circuits with security cameras, additional gates in conjunction with the main gate, electronic keycards and keypads, security guards.[8]

Aside from the additional security features that should go with parking barrier gates, electric security gates often offer safety features like sensors that determine when there is an obstruction to prevent the electronic gate from swinging into a vehicle or closing on somebody's hands. To prevent the electronic gates from being damaged by irresponsible drivers driving fast speed bumps are also commonly placed before gate entrances to slow down vehicles.

6. Safety Regulations

In the United States all the electric gate installations must meet Underwriters Laboratories 325 (UL 325) standard while in Europe installations must meet with the Machinery directive 2006/42/EC with EN13241-1 being the regulations concerning gates.[9][10][11][12]

The installer of the gate is responsible for the conformity to regulation, not the manufacturer. The two main EN regulations that then apply are EN 12453 which describes the safety levels that should be observed when installing a gate and EN12445 which describes the testing method that must be undertaken.[13]

The major points are the maximum amount of force at certain test points. Example - a maximum of 400N of force can be applied in the last 50, 300 and 500 mm of travel of a gate, after the initial impact the force must drop to 150N within 0.75 of a second and reduce to 25N within 5 seconds. During the mid travel of a gate the allowable force is 1400N. A full risk assessment of the gates must take place with all crush, cutting points shown to the client with appropriate protection devices offered, a recommended maintenance program should also be provided. Finally the installer must confirm that all electrical equipment fitted has the European CE mark all the time.

To conform to these regulations the gate system must be checked with a calibrated force tester and the full results kept in a technical file for 7 years. If the gate is not tested it does not comply.

Most gate kits can be fitted with safety equipment so that these limits are achieved and so cover that part of EN13241-1.

In September 2010, following two incidents in Bridgend and Manchester, when children were killed by sliding gates, the UK Health and Safety Executive issued 2 safety notices aimed at gate manufacturers and installers, demanding them to comply with the Annex A of BS EN 12453:2001 standard.[14][15]

References

  1. "Everything you need to know about access and security around the home". October 25, 2014. https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/homeandinteriors/homehelp/everything-you-need-to-know-about-access-and-security-around-the-home-293863.html. Retrieved April 29, 2019. 
  2. "Index of Inventions". Scientific American XLVI (2): 27. January 14, 1882. http://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/scientific-american-1882-01-14-v46-n02.pdf. Retrieved April 29, 2019. 
  3. "Scientific Chat". October 9, 1884. p. 2. https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82016187/1884-10-09/ed-1/seq-2.pdf. Retrieved April 29, 2019. 
  4. "Electric Gates". September 14, 1887. p. 4. https://newspaperarchive.com/baltimore-sun-sep-14-1887-p-4/. Retrieved April 29, 2019. 
  5. "Quick Starters Have Advantage: Maxwell Electric Gate Responsible for Many Miscalculations". March 31, 1898. p. 9. https://newspaperarchive.com/philadelphia-times-mar-31-1898-p-9/. Retrieved April 29, 2019. 
  6. Jackson, John (April 4, 2017). "A Guide on Different Types of Gate Motors". https://medium.com/@centuriond5evo/a-guide-on-different-types-of-gate-motors-7f939a691d67. Retrieved April 29, 2019. 
  7. Adams, Todd B.; Wells, Quentin (2007). Residential Integrator's Certification. Thomson Delmar Learning Inc.. p. 271. ISBN 1-4180-1409-5. https://books.google.com/books?id=kciVBAAAQBAJ&;pg=PA271&dq. 
  8. Smith, Brad (April 22, 2019). "Here is Why Automatic Driveway Gates can Benefit your Home". https://adgates.co.uk/here-is-why-automatic-driveway-gates-can-benefit-your-home/. Retrieved April 29, 2019. 
  9. "Automatic Gates' Deadly Legacy". February 26, 2016. http://www.safetyresearch.net/blog/articles/automatic-gates-deadly-legacy. Retrieved April 29, 2019. 
  10. "Gate Operators and the ANSI/UL 325 Standard". Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association. https://www.dasma.com/pdf/publications/techdatasheets/operatorelectronics/tds353.pdf. Retrieved April 29, 2019. 
  11. "EU Machinery Legislation". European Commission. 2019. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/mechanical-engineering/machinery_en. Retrieved April 29, 2019. 
  12. "DIN EN 13241: Industrial, commercial, garage doors and gates - Product standard, performance characteristics (includes Amendment :2016)". 2015. https://www.en-standard.eu/din-en-13241-industrial-commercial-garage-doors-and-gates-product-standard-performance-characteristics-includes-amendment-2016/. Retrieved April 29, 2019. 
  13. "Powered gates: Ensuring powered doors and gates are safe". Health and Safety Executive. 2019. http://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/powered-gates/safety.htm. Retrieved April 29, 2019. 
  14. "Gate safety call after deaths in Bridgend, Manchester". BBC News. September 2, 2010. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-11166257. Retrieved April 29, 2019. 
  15. "Risks to pedestrians from crushing zones on electrically powered gates, 2". Health and Safety Executive. September 2, 2010. http://www.hse.gov.uk/safetybulletins/electricgates2.htm. Retrieved April 29, 2019. 
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