SOMMER Group
United Kingdom

Sliding Gate Operator GIGAslide

Reliable and powerful sliding gate operator for large industrial gates.

Sliding gate operator for large industrial gates
The sliding gate operator for heavy gates
GIGAslide
The sliding gate operator for heavy gates
GIGAslide from SOMMER – the powerful sliding gate operator for private and industrial large gates up to 1,800 kg weight and 18 m travel, ideal for the highest safety and convenience requirements.

Technical data

GIGAslide 1800
Gate weight max. 1,800 kg
Max. travel path 18,000 mm
Max. opening speed 240 mm/s
Max. torque 120 Nm
Power consumption (standby) 13 W
Rated voltage range 1 220-240 V
Rated frequency 50-60 Hz
Temperature min. -25 °C
Temperature max. 65 °C
Protection class IP44
Radio system SOMloq2
Radio frequency 868.95 MHz
Radio memory locations 40
GIGAslide 1800 single operator
  • 18,000 mm Max. travel path
  • 1,800 kg Gate weight max.
  • 240 mm/s Max. opening speed
Product details

Product advantages

Automatic Control System GIGAcontrol A
  • Controls, connection terminals and essential operating elements are easily accessible
  • The control display is easy to read
  • Comfortable working height when connecting
Adjustable Drive Shaft
  • Gear height adjustable via adjusting screw and pivot point
  • Adjustment range 30 mm
  • Gear height 130 mm (+/- 15mm)
  • Gear spacing adjustable in 4 steps (40mm/ 46.7 mm/ 53.3 mm/ 60 mm)
Handle Grip

Handles on the side of the sliding gate drive facilitate transportation and handling at the construction site.

Cable Inlet in the Base
  • Cable inlet Ø 105 mm
  • Generous space for cable routing inside the housing
Flexible Adjustable Interlocking Protection
  • Height-adjustable intervention protection
  • Distance of intervention protection parallel to the shaft distance can be adjusted in 4 levels.
Easy Disassembly

Disassembly of the motor unit including motor bracket, shaft, and gear is possible, with a large opening on the back for passing through the gear.

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Automatic Control System GIGAcontrol A
Advantages

Automatic Control System
GIGAcontrol A

  • 5-line LCD clear text display as standard
  • Status and error indication in the clear text display
  • Rotation direction detection and adjustment
  • Automatic recognition and assignment of safety elements
  • Real-time clock
  • Programming via integrated triple button on the cover, no need to open the control system
  • Double password protection
  • Control and programming of the SOMMER frequency inverter
  • Recognition of plug-in modules such as traffic light/wireless
  • Spacious housing with ample terminal space
Connection Options GIGAcontrol A
Connections

Connection Options
GIGAcontrol A

  • External command unit (Open/Stop/Close, pulse operation)
  • 2 x Safety contact strip 8k2 "Configurable"
  • 2 x Safety contact strip OSE "Configurable"
  • 1 x 4-wire photocell "Configurable"
  • 1 x 2-wire photocell "Configurable"
  • 1 x Emergency Stop (safety circuit)
  • 3 x freely programmable relays (potential-free)
  • Slot for inductive loop module
  • Slot for traffic light module
  • Slot for SOMup4 S2 wireless receiver
Functions of GIGAcontrol A
Operating Modes & Functions

Functions of GIGAcontrol A

  • Operating Mode:
    • Pulse OPEN / Pulse CLOSE
    • Pulse OPEN / Deadman CLOSE
    • Deadman OPEN / CLOSE
    • Oncoming Traffic
  • Partial Opening:
    • Disabled
    • Enabled
  • Automatic Approach:
    • Automatic closing
    • Automatic opening
    • Shortened OHZ (Opening Holding Time)
  • Traffic Light Control:
    • Pre-warning time for gate OPEN
    • Hold-open time
    • Pre-warning time for gate CLOSE
    • Clearance time
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