Recommended wire gauge, Recommended electrical connection – Controlled Products Systems Group RAM2000 User Manual
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RAM 2000 UL
- 2100 UL
- 2200 UL
CLASSES OF VEHICULAR GATE OPERATORS
Vehicular horizontal slide-gate operator (or system) - A vehicular gate operator (or system) that controls
a gate which slides in a horizontal direction that is intended for use for vehicular entrance or exit to a drive,
parking lot, or the like.
Vehicular swing-gate operator (or system) - A vehicular gate operator (or system) that controls a gate
which swings in an arc in a horizontal plane that is intended for use for vehicular entrance or exit to a drive,
parking lot or the like.
Residential vehicular gate operator-Class
I - A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use at a
home of one-to four single family dwellings, or a garage or parking area associated there with.
Commercial/general access vehicular gate operator-Class
II - A vehicular gate operator (or sys-
tem) intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multi-family housing unit (five or
more single family units), hotels, garages, retail stores, or other buildings serving the general public.
Industrial/limited access vehicular gate operator-Class
III - A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended
for use in an industrial location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other locations not
intended to service the general public.
Restricted access vehicular gate operator-Class
IV - A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for
use in a guarded industrial location or building such as an airport security area or other restricted access
locations not servicing the general public, in which unauthorized access is prevented via supervision by
security personnel.
RECOMMENDED WIRE GAUGE
INPUT POWER
MOTOR HP
RUN
START
120V Single Phase
1/2
4.7
5.0
120V Single Phase
3/4
8.0
8.7
220 VAC Single Phase
1
4.7
5.0
AMPERE
MAXIMUM CONDUIT DISTANCE IN FEET
USING COPPER WIRE BY WIRE SIZE
14ga.
12ga.
10ga.
8ga.
up to 100'
100-350'
350-650'
800'
up to 50'
50-150'
150-250'
450'
up to 100'
100-350'
350-650'
800'
RECOMMENDED ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
For a single operator use a 3 wire, 120 VAC or 220 VAC electrical circuit with a 15 amp independent circuit
breaker. Loop wires and low voltage wires, should use separated conduit.
NOTE: Always consult and follow all local building and electrical codes prior to installation.