Here are some tips for troubleshooting your automated gate remote entry problems.
Automated gates are great because they allow you to open/close the gate remotely from your car. Unfortunately, due to weather, environmental elements, or other reasons, these gates may stop functioning properly. The good news is that there are ways to troubleshoot the gate to find the cause of the problem and fix it so that your automated gate can work again.
Here are some tips for troubleshooting your automated gate remote entry problems:
Try Using Another Control
The first thing you should do when your automated gate is not opening or closing remotely is to try another control, such as an intercom or keypad, and see if it works properly. If none of the remote controls work but the gate opens/closes correctly via other controls, there is a problem with your remote control receiver.
Check the Power Supply
You should also check whether the power supply to your automated gate is on. If you are unsure where the electrical isolation is, check the fuse box and see if any switches are in the off position. You should also read the labels of the switches that are off, and if any of them are for the automated gate, switch them back on. If the switch stays on, then you should try the gate again. If it is on and you still cannot operate the gate, there may be another issue, such as a damaged cable to the motor, a faulty motor, or an electrical joint with water in it. On the other hand, if the trip switch returns to the off position when you switch it on, then you will need professional help.
Check the Internal Fuses in the Control Panel
Your automated gate stops working if the internal fuses of the control panel are blown. So it is recommended that you check them. It is highly recommended that you isolate the gate electrics before you check the fuses. Don’t proceed if you don’t know how to switch the power off. After switching the power off, open the control panel enclosure and carefully inspect the main circuit board for the labeled fuses. Open them one by one and look at the glass fuse inside. If it is not blown, you will see a fine silver wire inside the fuse. On the other hand, if the fuse has blown, then you should look for replacements.
Call an Automated Gate Repair Company
If none of the above-mentioned ways help, it is recommended that you call an automated gate repair company. Not only will those professionals provide the parts and repair you need, but they will also help tune up your automated gate system so that it lasts a long time without any issues.
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