Remote control gate leaves is much more convenient and allows you to save a lot of time. Installation of automation for swing gates( entry to the site, in the garage), and with their own hands, the power of any man who understands a little in technology. How to do this, what to consider, if the opening is made outside - with all this, we'll figure it out.
Homemade automatics for
gates The phrase "own hands" does not need to be understood literally. Those who are still thinking about the device of the entire control system from scratch, it is worth looking at the design features of typical drive models.
It turns out that it will have to be selected, as self-manufacturing is a futile business. To assemble the case, to compose the "stuffing" is possible only if there is a certain material and technical base. The purchase of a finished drive for the gate will greatly simplify the work. If it is planned to install the automation of the gates from individual components of the factory manufacturing( prefabricated structure), you need to take into account a number of points.
Which option should I prefer? There are several types of drives - linear, lever, even underground. Planning to do everything yourself, it is more expedient to choose the first modification. For wings that open outwards - the optimal engineering solution.
What to Foresee?
One of the main criteria that you need to focus on is safety of operation. Consequently, devices with a voltage of 220 V are undesirable;Only calculated for its low values (within 12 - 36 V).Judging by the opinions of those who have already independently constructed the gate automation and used it, one of the acceptable options is the mechanism that controls the position of the satellite dish.
In order for the system to work properly and the engine is not "burned out", you should consider how to organize its automatic stop at the extreme positions of the sliding part or if there is any obstruction in the process of opening the gate. Hence, it is necessary to use such elements of the circuit as non-contact sensors( for example, photo-) and limit switches.
Special features of automatic installation by own hands
Many ready-made kits are on sale. In their composition, as a rule, electric drives, circuit elements( sensors, limit switches and the like), a remote control. There are many modifications. The cheapest price is about 15 980 rubles. For example, the "WINGO" series 2024KCE, which is able to control the opening of doors with a weight of up to 400 kg with a 24 V motor. When installing the purchased equipment, follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
The main problem that many people face - individual instructions are not completely understood. This can be caused both by the low quality of the translation into Russian, and by the calculation of manufacturers that the installation, if done by themselves, is only professionally prepared person. Further - the main stages of work, knowledge of the nuances of which will help when installing both ready-made and self-selected kit.
Preparation of
shutters Before assembling the gate automation components, you need to make sure that they open easily without any effort. In the process of operation, there are often misalignments. The reasons are different - "pinned" support because of the poor quality of its concreting, loops loosened and the like. Work on the installation of the automation system should start with the fact that the gate is in order( about how to make a swing gate, read here).
Preparing the attachment points for the
drives. They are mounted on poles. If they are metal, then there will be no special problems. It is enough to weld the brackets, and the issue with reliable fixation of mechanisms is solved. But what about brick pillars? It is only one option to equip mortgages, to which the channel is to be welded. In principle, it's easy to think. For example, to do so.
The height of the fastening mechanisms of the gate controls is an important question. First, they must be located strictly symmetrical, at the same level relative to the ground. Secondly, linear drives are aligned to the level, since their effective work on opening the gate outwards is possible only with a horizontal installation. If the doors are heavy, then it is desirable to mount the drive so that they are at their center( in the vertical plane).Fourthly, the opening of the gate after fastening by the mechanism is somewhat narrowed, and this must also be taken into account.
It is desirable to connect the motor, as already indicated, from the step-down transformer. In the power circuit, you must turn on the thermal relay. This element of the circuit will protect the winding from overheating in critical situations, especially in the winter. For example, with a strong glaciation of the door leaflets, which will lead to an increase in their weight.
Wiring
It is mounted only in the protective "shell" - corrugation, cable channels. For connection, cables with conductors of 1.5 "squares" are recommended, with at least 4( at least 1 - as a reserve in case of breaking one of the lines) to the drive. If approaching the issue of el / installation is rational, then for each direction, individual calculations are needed, first of all, in accordance with the consumed power. This applies to cases where the automation system is made up of individual elements.
For the complete set, all the parameters of the circuit are specified in the instruction manual, therefore, the work by one's own hands is simpler.
Electronics
It is clear that no one will be engaged in its independent design. Unless radio amateurs, but they do not need hints. In specialized stores are sold and control units( from 2,680 rubles), and key chains( from 1,150 rubles).For a family of the latter, 2 to 3 pieces are sufficient.
The main recommendations for the installation of automation with their own hands, given that the gate opens outward, the author gave, and quite detailed. And in what configuration to install the system, the characteristics of all elements( for example, engine power) - this is the reader will have to determine by himself. Much depends on the weight of the leaflets, their dimensions, the wind rose at the site of the object and a number of other factors. Good luck!
