Solar Power/Control Boxes

For use with the 6006 Operator, 6004 Column Mount Operator, and the 6400 In-Ground Operator. For full size Swing and Slide Gate Operator Solar options see 6524 Residential & Commercial Swing Gate Operator, and 9024 Residential & Commercial Slide Gate Operator.

Choosing the solar power option should be dependent on geographical location, number of cycles per day expected and accessories to be used.  Solar panels must be located in an area clear of obstructions and shading to allow maximum sunlight to reach the panel.  Snow, heavy fog and rain will affect solar panel performance.  Solar operation is not recommended in areas where temperatures routinely fall below freezing (32°F or 0°C).

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Solar Power/Control Boxes

 

The DKS 6004, 6006 and 6400 swing gate operators can be Solar Powered by using any of our Solar Control Box options. Our new 0.0 Amp SBPD (Pat Pend) circuit* insures that battery power is used only when the gate operator is activated. This means there is no use of battery power until the operator is engaged, which provides you with more gate operator cycles per battery charge. This is ideal for remote locations where no power is available. DKS offers three solar power control box options allowing the system to be designed for your application requirements.

* Zero draw is obtainable using keyed access control only. Keypads, Proximity readers, or RF remotes extract a low draw.

You may qualify for a 26% tax credit off of the cost of the gate operator

For use with the DKS Models below.

6006 Swing Gate Operator
6006 Swing Gate Operator

6004 Column Mount Swing Gate Operator

6004 Column Mount Swing Gate Operator

6524 Swing Gate Operator

9024 Slide Gate Operator

 

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Features

 

115 Volt AC Power Control Boxes

  • Converts 115 VAC to 24 VDC operating voltage
  • Built-in battery charger
  • Magnetic lock power circuit
  • Includes two (2) 3.5 Ah back-up batteries (100 cycles*), 8040 receiver and the 8080-057 photo-eye

 

24 VDC Solar Powered Control Boxes DETAILS:

  • Ideal for remote locations where 115 VAC power is not available
  • 0.0 Amp SBPD circuit (Pat Pend) assures battery power is not used during idle times
  • Solar panel recharges battery power
  • 18 Ah and 35 Ah battery options – or supply your own batteries

 

 

Solar Power Details

  • 18 Ah batteries (600 cycles*) are typically used to power a single operator.
  • 35 Ah batteries (1200 cycles*)are used for bi-parting (dual) gate operation.
  • Use the 10 Watt solar panel with 18 Ah batteries
  • Use the 20 watt solar panel with 35 Ah batteries
  • Using a larger solar panel than recommended will result in battery damage

 

    System includes:

    Photo-reflective entrapment protection device with a 40 ft. scan distance. Model 8040 receiver can be used with MicroPlus or MicroClik transmitters and has a solar power mode.

     

    No Trenching

    Eliminate expensive trenching with the Solar Control Box.

    Residential Homeowners

    can also take advantage of the 30% Solar Tax Credit for energy-efficient properties.

     

    Technical Specifications

     

    Specifications
    Solar Control Box
    • 24 VDC Input and output power
    • Basic control box allows you to provide your own batteries
    • 18 Amp/Hr control box includes two (2) 18 Ah batteries
    • 35 Amp/Hr control box includes two (2) 35 Ah batteries
    • Dimensions: 13″W x 8″D x 21″H
    Solar Panel
    • 24 Volt
    • Use the 10 Watt solar panel with 18 Ah batteries
    • Use the 20 watt solar panel with 35 Ah batteries
    • Dimensions: 10.5 “W x 17.5″H x .135″D
    Maximum Cycles on Battery Power only*. Actual cycles may be less.
    • 18 Ah batteries – 600
    • 35 Ah batteries – 1200

    * Cycles shown are for SINGLE operators when solar panel is not providing a charge to the batteries. Actual number of cycles will vary depending on usage, accessories connected, gate weight, operating condition of the gate, temperature, location, weather (cloud coverage), and charge state of the batteries.

    **Using a larger solar panel than recommended will result in battery damage.

     

     

    Mechanical
    Solar power control box 24 VDC solar panel input
    • Two (2) 18 AH batteries are typically used to power a single operator.
      Use the 10 Watt solar panel with 18 Ah batteries **
    Solar power control box 24 VDC solar panel input
    • Two (2) 35 AH batteries are used for bi-parting (dual) gate operator.
      Use the 20 watt solar panel with 35 Ah batteries **
    120 VAC control box, AC is converted to DC to power gate operator 
    • Ideal for applications where 120 VAC is available.
    • Standard and Deluxe versions available
    • Electronic control board microprocessor based with advanced features
    • Common control panel for both single or dual gate operation

      

     

      

    Tech Support

    Find all the documentation needed to install, program, and operate your DKS product below.

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    Resources

    4302 Control Box Solar Aug 2018 - Present
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    4302 Control Box Solar Jan 2016 - Jul 2018
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    4302 Control Box Solar Jan 2016 and earlier
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    6006 Swing Gate Actuator
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