The solar panel absorbs solar energy and charges the 12-volt battery (not included). The gate opener then operates using this charged battery. Your solar panel can be installed up to 250 feet away from the control box (and charge controller).
One major benefit of the Estate Swing Solar series is that it requires only one power supply connection to the control board. Fewer wires make it simpler to install and use while also providing better protection against power surges. With reduced wiring and the lowest standby draw on the DIY market, the Estate Swing Solar series truly stands apart.
NO Learning Procedure – This is one of the most desirable features of this intelligent control board. Once everything is wired in, you can immediately operate your gate opener. Other openers require a learning procedure to determine run time and other details, but with this system, there are no hassles.
Easy Access Adjustable Magnetic Limit Switches – There are many advantages to the limit switches on this unit. They are easy to adjust and access, located on the bottom exterior of the arm. Simply slide them to the desired location and tighten the screw. Additionally, both the open and closed positions are adjustable, providing greater flexibility in stopping points after the brackets are bolted into place. Lastly, they are magnetic, meaning there are no components to wear out or break from contact.
Adjustable Run Time/Soft Stop – One of the parameters you can set for this opener is the run time. The advantage of this feature is that it is not a learned procedure but rather a manual input, allowing for precise adjustment of the soft stop.
- The Estate Swing HEAVY DUTY single arm 10 watt solar powered gate opener (E-S 1000H 10W) is easy to use and install.
- Openers in this solar series have lowest standby draw of any DIY solar gate opener control board on the market today (under 10mA).
- With the 10 watt charging option, the sun light absorbed by the 10 watt solar panel is converted into electricity, which is then stored in the battery.
- The Estate Swing 1000H includes a generous sized control box that can house a larger Group size 24 battery compared to most gate operating systems. A larger Group size 24 battery means more cycles during a time of power outages or low sunlight (if solar is being used). A fully charged Group size 24 deep cycle battery will provide up to 300 cycles or an average of 30 days usage on a basic system before requiring a recharge. Group size 24 battery is not included.
- Considered to be a heavy duty single gate opener, it has a 500mm stroke length and was designed to accommodate heavy or long gates. Yet, it is still gentle enough for lightweight gates. Can be used with wood, steel, aluminum, vinyl, chain link and other gate materials. Works with gates that weight up to 600 lbs. or gates up to 16 ft. and has a max degree of 110 degrees opening.
- When using your opener to “pull to open” your gate, you will need a gate post or column size at a max of 6″x6″ post or gate mounted 3″ form rear face of column.
