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What is the simplest way to improve your gate system?

Improve your gate speed, reliability and even the performance of your motors.

We are often asked what we would recommend to upgrade and improve the performance of a gate system.
Well at SEA we have a new control panel that can be used on most 230V motors,

The Gate 2 DG invertor panel is the latest break through in control panel technology. Lots of advantages, but here is a quick explanation of the main item that makes it special.

All 230V motors are powered from a single phase supply from your house or business, the motor is fed power on two wires, the problem is that the motor needs someway of deciding which way to travel so a third wire and capacitor are added.
I am not going to confuse you by explaining how the addition of the capacitor helps with direction, just believe me when I say that this is how gate motors have operated for the last 50 years.
Now the problem, capacitors are inefficient, causing the motors to get hot and only operating at one speed.
(when you see a motor going slow this is because the control panel switched the motors on and off 20 times a second ie continuous stop and start)

The new control panel solves this problem electronically supplying the power on all three wires and acting like a wave 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 and when it wants to go in reverse 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1
If it wants the motor to go faster, change the speed ie. 123123123 or 321321321
if you want to slow the motor down 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 or 3 2 1 3 2 1 3 2 1

Lots of other advantages that can be found at Gate 2 DG invertor panel Works with all manufacturers 230V motors, CAME, FAAC, DEA, NICE, FADINI, BFT and many more. The control panel will improve the operation of any motor, providing higher duty cycles, adjustable speed and consistent power in slowdown.
Slowdown on large boarded gates is at full power, coping with the pressures needed to close the gates on windy days.

Gate 2 Invertor
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Safe and reliable gates without safety edges

No Safety Edges Please

Customers often do not want ugly safety edges on their lovely new gates, what can you do?
Well at SEA we have a new safety system that measures the speed of rotation of your swing gates. The system will react fast enough to pass EN12453 regulations but will also allow you to have the power on your motors to cope with windy situations.
The RT Rotational Encoders will attach to any gate design and can be fitted at any height on the gates. The arm provides the flexibility so that the hinge line and encoder do not have to line up. Proving up to 400 mm of travel able to work with large piers.
The encoder works best with the UNIGATE invertor panel
Slowdown on large boarded gates is at full power, coping with the pressures needed to close the gates on windy days.

The system responds in a fraction of a second if the gate is stopped but allows the gate to keep moving even at reduced speeds. This ensures safety for children and adults and guarantees closed gates to protect your property. The system even knows if the gates drift open and will power the gates to the closed position.

Rotational Encoder
Unigate Invertor
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New Key Pads and Card Readers

H4EM & M8EM Key Pad and Card Reader

The H4EM key pad comes with metal keys allowing it to be both stylish and hard wearing. However one of the most useful features of the H4EM is the built in proximity reader which allows for up to 2000 tags to be used by the system. The H4EM are externally IP65 rated 12 or 24V AC/DC with 1 relay output. The M8EM card reader can be used as a standalone card reader or can linked to the H4EM keypad. Another feature the M8EM card reader has is when using 2 or more readers anti pass back function can be activated.

H4EM keypad and M8EM Card reader
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Remote Management from the Cloud Board

Brochure

Remote site access is now a possibility with the SEA Cloud Board. The Cloud Board is a small, simple device that plugs into the Jolly connection on modern SEA control panels.

Connect the Cloud Board to the internet via Wi-Fi or a RJ45 cable then remote access is then available via the SEA Cloud App or the cloud pro website. From here an installer can log in to the control panel in real time, view the display screen giving full menu access.

You can change settings and diagnose problems all without having to physically be on site.

SEA Cloud Screen shot
Quickly diagnose problems on site and fix remotely
User Management System
Store multiple sites on the app and access them when needed
Change Settings
Change settings quickly from your office
Full conrol panel access
Access the full control panel menu remotely

The cloud provides you with real time feedback of the status of the motors and mirrors the same LCD display you would find on all of our DG control panels.

From the cloud app or website you are able to make changes to the control panel settings, check the status of the safety devices and activate the gates.

The cloud also lets you see an event log of all the changes and times the gate has been activated. Email alerts can also be set up to to inform you faults and alarms with the panel.

Imagine the saving in time on site  when fault finding and meaning you can provide that extra level of service to your customers.

SEA UK have a demo gate set up in our showroom, drop in and we will demonstrate the cloud boards full capabilities to you in person.

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New Optex Vehicle Detector

SEA UK is pleased to launch its latest addition to its vehicle detector range. The Optex Vechicle detector is designed to reliably detect the presence of a stationary or moving vehicle while also having the ability to ignore most human traffic. It also eliminates the hassles associated with the installation of an induction loop. No more concrete cutting required. The detector can be mounted at 500mm from the ground and can detect both small and large vehicles. For more information on the Optex vehicle detector visit the product page here.

Optex Vehicle Detector

For more information about this motor, contact our technical sales and specification team on 0121 433 3348. To be put in touch with a local SEA installer fill in our contact form here. 

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New Evo Wireless Safety Edge Receivers and Transmitters

The Radio EVO is the third generation of the wireless communication system with better performance and new
features. The wireless receiver unit has two channel outputs and can have up to a maximum of 6 transmitter units programmed to the unit. The wireless transmitters are available in two versions. The first is a stand alone boxed transmitter that can be fixed to the gate. The second is an internal unit, this transmitter fits inside the edge so there are no external wires.

  • Uses standard AA batteries for easy maintenance
  • 2 Year battery life
  • Up to 50m range
  • CAT 2 safety edges system
  • Program up to 6 transmitter to 1 receiver
  • Self adjusting multichannel 868MHz
  • Signal quality check
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Don’t be caught out by new regulations

Gate Fall Safety Cable from SEA UK

This safety cable is required to bring the gates in line with the latest regulations as stated in the DHF code of practise TS 011:2019 and EN12604. The regulations state that, swing and folding gate systems produced since 2018 should be protected against hinge failure, such that if a hinge fails the gate will not drop nor move more than 300mm off it vertical axis.

We strongly advise against using un-certified galvanised safety cables as the movement of the gates can cause them to crack and fail when large loads are applied. 

The simple safety device fixes to the gate post around the gate hinge areas to prevent the gate falling in case of hinge failure.  The fall prevention cables are rated at 1600Kg; the crimps have a 900Kg minimum load to unthread. Available in 515 and 700 mm lengths. They are supplied with threaded bar, washers and lock nuts so the cable can be fixed to the post. We recommend fitting the safety cables around both gate hinges, top and bottom.

At SEA UK we have always known that a product that prevents accidents is preferable to one that reduces the damage. For this reason we very highly rate gate falling prevention products. For certification document or more information on this product visit the product page here, or contact our technical sales and specification team on 0121 433 3348.

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New Lepus Pilar Sliding Gate Motor

SEA UK is pleased to launch its latest addition to its sliding gate range. The new Lepus Pilar sliding gate motor is a 230VAC mains powered, however it is fitted with the Unigate Inverter control panel inside a large lockable cabinet. This means the motor has full power at all times even in slowdown and the motor is rated to 1600kg, or an 11000 mm gate up to 70 ties per hour. The motor has all the gate safety features of the Lepus 1600, with the addition of cam driven adjustable limits. For more information on the Lepus Pilar sliding gate motor visit the product page here.

The Lepus Pilar is designed to be heavy industrial sliding gate motor. For more information about this motor, contact our technical sales and specification team on 0121 433 3348. To be put in touch with a local SEA installer fill in our contact form here. 

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New Lepus Industrial Sliding gate motor

SEA UK is pleased to launch its latest addition to its sliding gate range. The new Lepus Industrial sliding gate motor is a 230VAC mains powered, however it is fitted with the Unigate Inverter control panel. This means the motor has full power at all times even in slowdown and the motor is rated to 2000kg, or an 11000 mm gate. For more information on the Lepus Industrial sliding gate motor visit the product page here.

The Lepus Industrial is designed to be heavy industrial sliding gate motor, but is compact in size. For more information about this motor, contact our technical sales and specification team on 0121 433 3348. To be put in touch with a local SEA installer fill in our contact form here.