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4 HOW IT WORKS
4.1 SWITCH CABLES
This user manual refers to the cables used to connect digiGate to your gate/garage as
'switch cables'. These cables can be any length and thickness should start from 0.2mm.
digiGate systems include a complimentary length of this cable to demonstrate what should
be used.
4.2 ELECTRIC GATE SYSTEM
Your electric gate system will have a control unit which is a circuit board where digiGate
connects. This control unit will either be positioned at the gate itself in a waterproof
enclosure (most common) or in a nearby building.
digiGate connects to this control unit via 2 switch cables. These cables can be any length
which means you can position digiGate either beside the control unit itself or inside a
nearby building (recommended). The connection points on the control unit are often
referred to as 'dry contacts'.
You might also have an override switch or push button for the gate in the
house/office/outbuilding nearby which controls the gate. This situation is the simplest for
installation as digiGate can simply connect to this.
4.3 ELECTRIC GARAGE SYSTEM
The digiGate Garage system has 3 variants:
Single garage (1 button)
– You have 1 push button that both opens and closes the door.
Single garage (2 buttons)
– You have 2 push buttons: one for open and another for close.
Double garage
– You have 2 garage doors, both of which are controlled by 1 push button
each.
4.3.1 SINGLE GARAGE
Your garage will have a motor with control unit which controls the movement of the door.
You will also most likely have a push button which connects to the control unit and controls
the door.
digiGate connects either directly to the motor, control unit or push button via 2 switch
cables of any length.
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