r-tec Swing Gate Motors

Overview

Unlike rail gates, swing garden gates do not slide sideways; the leaf opens by rotating 90°–110° around the hinge axis. r-tec swing gate motors automate these rotating gates in single- or double-leaf form, and the portfolio is offered in 6 models according to arm mechanism and speed class.

Model comparison

Model	Voltage	Arm mechanism	Motor power	Max. leaf	Max. weight	Typical use
COUPER 24	24 V DC	Articulated (classic)	85 W	2 m	250 kg	Residential + villa, standard
JET 24	24 V DC	Fast articulated	120 W	3 m	600 kg	Heavy door + frequent use
PRINCE 24	24 V DC	Telescopic	120 W	3 m	400 kg	Wide leaf, deep strut
PRINCE 600	24 V DC	Telescopic	120 W	4 m	600 kg	Wide leaf + heavy door
LINEAR 400	24 V DC	Piston (linear)	120 W	3 m	400 kg	Narrow wall clearance alternative
SW2 (220 V)	220 V AC	Articulated	—	2 m	200 kg	Single-phase installation, simple

Arm mechanism differences

Articulated (classic) arm — COUPER, SW2: Two-piece jointed arm. Classic design, tested in wide field application. Typical for ordinary villa and residential gardens.

Fast articulated — JET: Same mechanism + stronger motor + different gear ratio. Leaf opening time is ~30% shorter compared to standard COUPER. For high-use premium villa entrances.

Telescopic — PRINCE: Single-piece extending arm. Operates on gates with wide leaves (up to 4 m) and deep strut distances. Requires liquid grease periodic maintenance.

Single-leaf vs double-leaf installation

• Single leaf — 1 motor + G24 board standard. Typical up to 2 m leaf.
• Double leaf — 2 motors + G24-MTS module (2nd motor driver board add-on module). Sync limit setting is mandatory; the two leaves move at the same time or one closes first when closing (for overlap applications).

Opening angles (90° / 100° / 110°)

The angle the leaf reaches when fully open depends on the arm mechanism geometry:

• 90° — Standard full opening; perpendicular into the garden.
• 100° — Wide manoeuvre area; extra space for long vehicle (minivan, SUV) transit.
• 110° — Maximum opening; applications where the obstacle is temporarily moved to the side.

In site installation, the A-E distances between the door hinge and the motor shaft axis are calculated according to the diagram in the PDF.

G24 universal control board

The 24 V DC swing motors (COUPER, JET, PRINCE) operate on a single board:

• 230 VAC input → 24 VDC output.
• 2 motor terminals (2nd motor with G24-MTS module).
• 2 photocell channels (opening + closing direction).
• 433 MHz rolling-code receiver slot (RF433-S module).
• Battery charger board compatibility (operates during power outages).
• Flasher, traffic light, electric lock terminals.
• Motor type selection with BT2: swing = D4 LED steady on.

Target projects

• Residential garden and villa entrance gates (single or double leaf)
• Premium villa complex vehicle + pedestrian combined entrance
• Eco-house + solar-powered systems (24 V natural compatibility)
• Historical residence + restoration applications (aesthetic priority)
• Facility additional/side gate entrances (artistic design emphasis)

Field discipline

• Power trimpot calibration — Set the motor power adjustment trimpot according to your door’s weight. High power on a light door strains the connection set.
• Hinge quality — Sprung or well-bearing hinges reduce load fatigue on the motor.
• Strut distance — The distance (A dimension) from the motor mounting location to the leaf hinge must be according to the installation table in the PDF.
• Double-leaf synchronisation — The sync limit setting must follow the order in the document; otherwise the leaves may collide.
• Periodic maintenance — Every 12 months 1 hinge lubrication + arm connection tightening + reducer check.

Warning

Caution! Set the motor power adjustment trimpot according to your door’s weight.