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Okay, let’s kick things off by taking a look at one of the most common complaints in the world of gate automation<\/a>, remote control<\/a> range.<\/em><\/p>\n

Remote control<\/a> range is a lot like the shock absorbers on our cars.\u00a0 When our shocks go bad, we adjust our style of driving and handling to accommodate the sudden bumpiness of the ride.\u00a0 Similarly, when we have to drive right up to our gate or garage to get it to open, we oftentimes simply learn to \u201clive with it\u201d.<\/p>\n

But did you know that there are ways of improving the range of your remote receiver<\/a>?<\/p>\n

But first, let\u2019s look at the technology that makes opening your gate remotely possible.\u00a0 The device you are holding in your hand right now \u2013 what we commonly refer to as the remote control \u2013 is actually a \u201ctransmitter\u201d, meaning that it transmits a signal that will be picked up on the side of your gate operator by the \u201creceiver\u201d.\u00a0 Now, the receiver is really the integral part of the whole setup, since this little electronic device is what essentially tells your gate to open.\u00a0 When you program a new remote into your receiver\u2019s memory, you are giving the receiver a very specific set of instructions.\u00a0 With rolling code receivers (such as the\u00a0CENTURION NOVA<\/a> range), the receiver needs to receive a whole set of codes before it will send a \u201ctrigger\u201d signal to the gate controller, making it the more secure option by far.<\/p>\n

The technology behind it all is called RF, or \u201cradio frequency\u201d.\u00a0 The receiver connected to your gate motor will have an antenna to pick up on the RF transmitted by the remote, and uses a basic circuit called a resonator to tune out all other frequencies not associated with it.\u00a0 In South Africa, the frequency most commonly used for radio communication is 433 MHz.<\/p>\n

Okay, now that we\u2019ve briefly discussed the technology, let\u2019s take a closer look at what we can do to improve the current range on your remote receiver.<\/p>\n

RF can, generally, be propagated through walls and other structures but will have a very tough time going through steel structures.\u00a0 Therefore, it is always advisable to mount the receiver in a spot not obscured by any steel objects.\u00a0 Remember, much like a cell phone, the receiver relies on its antenna \u2013 and more specifically the antenna\u2019s \u201caffective aperture\u201d or \u201ccapture area\u201d – to pick up any transmitted signals, and for that reason many installers choose to mount receivers high up on walls or polls (preferably not ones containing too much steel!).\u00a0 It is not necessary to mount the receiver especially close to the motor it is meant to operate, as long as the wires connecting it to the controller are of a sufficient thickness to compensate for any voltage drops.\u00a0 Interestingly, studies conducted by\u00a0CENTURION\u2019s<\/a> own engineers have conclusively proven that manually extending the antennas or using range extenders, do not <\/em>improve, and in some cases actually worsen<\/em>, the range.\u00a0 Nevertheless, the orientation of the antenna is of the utmost importance as far as range is concerned.<\/p>\n

Moisture in the ground can be a major factor in poor receiver range.\u00a0 When it has rained, and the ground has become saturated, the range may suffer as a result, especially if the receiver has been mounted close to the ground.\u00a0 This is due to the radio waves being reflected from the surface of the earth.<\/p>\n

One thing that most remote users don\u2019t realise is that the signal sent out by their hand transmitters is comparatively tiny, and can easily be swamped by interfering signals from other equipment.\u00a0 Transmissions from devices such as DSTV remote extenders, wireless credit card machines and cell phone towers can all potentially overpower the signals from standard handheld remote controls.\u00a0 Unfortunately, the only way to accurately determine whether that is indeed what is causing your range issues, is by using sophisticated radio wave detection equipment, of which a spectrometer is a prime example.<\/p>\n

But, while we\u2019re busy hunting for all sorts of high-tech culprits, the underlying problem may very well be much more mundane.\u00a0 For instance, when last did you change your transmitter\u2019s batteries?\u00a0 Some remotes, such as the NOVA range<\/a>, have a clear indication when the batteries start to run low.\u00a0 On NOVAs, the green LED on the transmitter\u2019s front panel will flash rapidly when the battery is flat and, on the SupaNOVA and SupaSM\u0394RT complex receivers, three dots will appear on the 7-segment display.<\/p>\n

So, in conclusion, don\u2019t be satisfied with poor remote control range!<\/p>\n

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