Swing Gate Operators Overview

You’ve learned about Slide Gate Operators for automatic entry gates, which slide open on a track, but some gates are designed to open outward or inward depending on your preference. (You may also be interested in learning about Overhead Gate Operators). For these types of motorized driveway gates, you’ll need to pick the right Swing Gate Operator. Perfect Garage Doors & Gates, Inc. recommends and uses Eagle Access Control systems as a standard because of their quality and performance.

This blog will provide an over view so you can educate yourself on the various types of motors available and the types of gates they are engineered to operate.

All Eagle motorized control systems for automatic driveway gates are backed by a generous five year manufacturer’s warranty and are available in a variety of models to suit the exact needs of your project. In addition to being reliable and able to stand the test of time, all motorized Swing Gate Operators from Eagle are some of the quietest motorized gate operators available and are all Made-in-the-USA.

Here are some of the features and benefits of the various models available:

Eagle-II: (Residential) – Manufactured with the same quality and engineering as Eagle’s larger commercial and industrial models, the Eagle-II swing gate operator is designed for residential applications and is built for gates up to 14-feet or 400 lbs. Featuring a state-of-the-art AC mini control board and swivel arm hardware that includes a quick release mechanism for operation during a power outage. The Eagle-II is equipped with a ½ horsepower, continuous duty AC motor, a quiet gear box and quality components throughout.

• Standard Features: 2 wire master/slave with global inputs, open/close delay, motor brake, 24 VDC output for MAG lock, 24 VAC Aux. Power Outlet, and an auto-close timer that can be set between 1 – 60 seconds.
• Class 1 Operating Class
• Drive chain: #50 nickel plated
• Size 40 or 50 gear reducer
• Swing arm with no-pinch design
• Cover: All-weather / UV resistant
• Zinc plated steel chassis to resist corrosion
• Quick Release Lever
• ½ HP continuous duty AC motor
• 115 VAC @ 60hz 5.7 amp
• Battery back up provides up to 40-80 cycles
• Gate Capacity: 14-feet & 400 lbs
  LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS MOTOR IN THIS BRIEF VIDEO!

Eagle-100 Series: (Residential / Light Commercial) – The Eagle-100 swing gate operator is designed for residential and light commercial applications and is built for gates up to 18-feet or 600 pounds. It features state-of-the-art Diamond Control Boards, the most feature packed control board in the industry. It comes equipped with a swivel arm that includes a quick release mechanism for operation during a power outage. This model features a ½ horsepower continuous duty AC motor.

• Gate Capacity: 18-feet and 600 lbs.
• UL325 & UL991 compliant
• Standard Features: 2-wire master/slave with global inputs, open/close delay, motor brake, 24 VDC output for MAG lock, 24 VAC aux. power output, partial open, stop-reverse, auto close timer.
• Class I, II, III, & IV operating classification
• Drive chain: #50 nickel plated
• Size 40 or 60 gear reducer
• Swing arm with no-pinch design
• All Weather resistant chassis
• ½ HP Disconnect
• 3/16” chassis zinc plated steel
• Optional power battery backup

Eagle-100-DC: (Residential / Light Commercial) – The Eagle 100-DC gives you worry free operation even during a complete power failure. It is equipped with a built-in battery back up system, which allows the gate to operate at least 100 cycles when power is lost. The solar ready gate operator features a heavy duty 24 volt DC motor that can be powered with 120 or 220 volt AC power. It comes equipped with a state-of-the-art DC Diamond Control Board, the most feature packed board in the industry. In residential use the Eagle 100-DC can be powered by a solar panel when power is not available. A great energy and cost saving option. With this model, all accessories, such as safety loops, keypad, etc. will be operational.

• Gate Capacity: 18-feet / 600 lbs.
• Standard Features: Solar Ready, (2) 12 amp 24v deep cycle batteries, 2-wire master/slave with global inputs, open/close delay, on board 3 button station, lightning & surge protection, one pass (no tailgate), motor brake, 24 VDC output with relay for MAG lock, dry contact relay (NO/NC) for accessories, 24 VDC aux. power output, stop reverse, auto-closer timer.
• Class I, II, II, IV operating classification
• Drive chain: #50 nickel plated
• Size 40 or 60 gear reducer
• Swing arm with no-pinch design
• All weather resistant chassis
• 3/16” zinc plated steel chassis
• Aux. 120 VAC power outlet

Eagle 200 Series: With three models to choose from, the Eagle-200 is your reliable choice for smooth and powerful operation on all your commercial needs. Establish full communication between your master and slave operators with simply 2 wires. And with Eagle’s global inputs you can now connect accessories to the master or slave operator. The Eagle-200 features state-of-the-art Diamond Control Boards with advanced features like Automatic Open / Close Delay perfect for dual leaf gates. It comes equipped with a swivel arm hardware that includes a quick release mechanism, with a simple and secure no pinch design for operation during a power outage.

• Gate Capacity:
  Eagle-200 – ½ HP continuous duty AC motor for gates up to 20-feet or 750 lbs.
  Eagle-200-1HP – 1 HP continuous duty AC motor for gates up to 24-feet or 1000 lbs.
  Eagle-200-DM – ½ HP continuous duty AC motors for high traffic applications like multi-unit apartment buildings and gates up to 20 feet or 750 lbs.
• Standard features: 2-wire master/slave with global inputs, open/close delay, one page (no tailgate), motor brake, 24 VDC output for MAG lock, 24 VAC aux. power output, partial open, stop-reverse, auto close timer.
• ETL Listed UL 325 / UL991 compliant
• Class I, II, II, IV operating classification
• Drive chain: #50 nickel plated
• Size 40 or 60 gear reducer
• Swing arm with no-pinch design
• All weather resistant chassis
• 3/16” zinc plated steel chassis
• 120 VAC power outlet
• ½ HP Power Disconnect
  LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS MOTOR IN THIS BRIEF VIDEO!

Eagle-200-DC: (Commercial) – Enjoy heavy duty power and reliability with worry-free operation even during a complete power failure with this swing gate operator. Available in 2 models (Standard and HD), these solar panel ready operators come equipped with a built in battery back up system, which will allow the gate to operate at least 100 cycles when power is lost. Both models use a state-of-the-art DC Diamond Control Board with auto power save function that puts the operator in “sleep” mode when it’s not in use providing the maximum cycles during battery only operation. Each model also features a heavy duty 24 volt DC motor that can be powered with 120 or 220 volt AC power. In residential use the Eagle 200-DC can be powered by a solar panel when power is not available with a simple plug n play connection.

• Standard Motor Gate Capacity: ½ HP 20-feet or 1,000 lbs.
• HD Motor Gate Capacity: ¾ HP 24-feet or 1,500 lbs.
• Standard Features: solar ready (full operation without AC power), (2) 14 amp 24v deep cycle batteries, 2-wire master/slave with global inputs, open/close delay, on board 3 button station, lightning & surge protection, one pass (no tailgate), motor brake, 24 VDC output with relay for MAG lock, dry contact relay (NO/NC) for accessories, 24 VDC aux. power output, stop reverse, auto-close timer
• Power Failure Operation: selectable power fail open, close or continuous operation, minimum 100 cycles on battery backup, auto power save mode, quick release lever for manual operation
• Class I, II, III, & IV operating classification