Technical Specifications
Key Features & Benefits
What's Inside This Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of gate is the ET Drive 1000 designed for?
The ET Drive 1000 is designed for heavy residential and commercial sliding gates up to 1000kg. It is well suited to large estate entrance gates, commercial properties, and industrial facilities with high traffic volumes.
How does the ET Drive 1000 handle load shedding?
The ET Drive 1000 includes integrated battery backup that keeps the gate operational during power outages. The battery automatically recharges when mains power is restored. Under normal residential use, the battery typically provides 50–80 operations per charge.
Can the ET Drive 1000 be used with access control systems?
Yes, the ET Drive 1000 has trigger input terminals that accept signals from keypads, intercoms, card readers, and other access control devices. This makes it suitable for fully automated commercial access control environments.
How do I adjust the motor force on the ET Drive 1000?
Force adjustment is done via the DIP switches or programming menu on the control board. Setting it correctly is important — too low and the gate may not move heavy gates reliably; too high and collision sensing becomes less effective. Your installer should set this during commissioning.
What is the duty cycle of the ET Drive 1000?
The ET Drive 1000 has a high duty cycle suitable for commercial use. Unlike residential models, it can handle frequent successive operations without overheating. Exact duty cycle varies by gate weight and travel distance.
Does JD Gates supply and install the ET Drive 1000?
Yes. JD Gates installs the ET Drive 1000 in Pretoria and surrounding areas. We carry parts and accessories and can provide full commercial gate automation solutions including intercom integration and access control.