Maximum Controls Max 1500

MSRP: $3,025.00 / VIRTUAL LIMIT STANDARD

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MAX 1500 PRO

HIGH TRAFFIC COMMERCIAL
BRUSHLESS DC SLIDING GATE OPERATOR

Security device that moves 1500 lb. gates. Competitively priced.

Max 1500 PRO sliding gate operators are robotic DSP controlled machines that are perfect for use in high traffic gated communities, commercial/industrial applications and public storage facilities. They are capable of moving 1500 lb. gates to a maximum gate length of 25 ft. While competitively priced, they offer the same reliable state machine design electronics, 24V brushless DC motor, robust features and ease of installation as Maximum Controls’ higher end models. The Max 1500 PRO’s attractive cover and access doors are made of a quarter inch UV protected, high impact polyurethane material that offer years of non-fading and structural stability. It comes standard with a lockable cover for easy access that allows for quick servicing. Max 1500 PRO sliding gate operators are also compatible with existing installations and in most cases can be directly bolted onto concrete pads used by the most popular gate operators in the industry.
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Max 1500 PRO Mechanical Specifications

Specifications listed in blue are unique to Max 1500 PRO

  • Max 1500 PRO slide gate operator dimensions (14.5”W x 19” D x 25.5” H) 7.5” chain height
  • Heavy duty direct drive gear box size 60, 30:1 gear ratio
  • Max 1500 PRO capacity 1500lbs /25ft long gate speed 12″ per second for class I, II, III and IV
  • Independent opening and closing speed control for primary and secondary
  • Direct gear drive (no internal chains, belts, or pulleys)
  • Corrosion protection gold zinc coating and electrostatic powder coating applied
  • Continuous Cycle at extreme temperature range. No overheating possibility
  • Intelligent ramp-up and ramp-down gate speed control for smooth operation
  • Selectable short or long ramp-down
  • Shipping weight of Max Slide Gate Operator: Max 1500 PRO (152 lbs)
  • Programmable virtual OPEN & CLOSE limit (Limits auto-set in the event of total power loss)

Max 1500 PRO Electrical Specifications

Specifications listed in blue are unique to Max 1500 PRO

  • Electronic release: Jog switch at front cover sliding window
  • Brushless DC motor equivalent to 1/2 HP AC motor
  • Programmable gate speed controls, 16 selectable speeds
  • Automatic gate position reset requires optional magnets and sensors or when using virtual limits, positive stops on both gate directions
  • Modular system design for ease of service
  • Switchable 115/230 voltage selection
  • Adaptive DSP control for advanced brushless DC motion control
  • Real time performance analyzer and event log (OBD PORT and Black Box) 8000 events including the history of error failure
  • LCD display that reports past and recent errors
  • Low voltage wiring capabilities for remote power up 500 feet (no battery needed)
  • Solar ready battery module with built-in advanced solar regulator
  • Intelligent power management system with energy saver mode
  • Built in current limited 12vdc and 24vdc outputs
  • Gold contact input connections and automobile grade connectors
  • Selectable open timer 0 to 60 seconds with timer off option
  • -4F to 165F (-20C to +74C) operational temperature range including battery performance without needing a heater
  • Robust lightning protection up to 20KVolts and 10KAmps on all inputs and outputs (44 Channels) including loop detector input connections
  • Motor overcurrent safety shut off for additional protection
  • This operator includes a battery backup module providing on average 200 cycles in case of power failure
  • Three modes of selectable battery backup functions
  • State machine design electronics with ultra-fast microprocessor
  • On board three button station

Max 1500 PRO Security Specifications

Specifications listed in blue are unique to Max 1500 PRO

  • High traffic intuitive loop managements system for better security
  • Advanced security features with built-in audible and remote alarms
  • Magnetic lock control relay outputs with selectable delay times
  • Tamper alert relay outputs triggers “on” if gate is forced open
  • Audible alarm if gate is tampered with or ERD is triggered for higher security
  • Gate partial open recorder. Programmable inputs allow partial open cycles for high traffic gates while providing complete open cycles for emergency vehicles
  • Lockable cover with key lock release to prevent intruders and vandals
  • Built-in transaction buffer for high security 8000 events as well as error messaging file
  • Gate status outputs for gate monitoring
  • Advanced anti-tailgate features to provide higher security
  • Optional chain drop sensor detects unauthorized chain drops when using magnets option
  • Fire department compliance allows gate to auto-open upon loss of AC power or battery depletion

Max 1500 PRO Safety Specifications

Specifications listed in blue are unique to Max 1500 PRO

  • Adaptive obstruction sensor for much better gate safety system. 16 selectable sensitivity settings
  • UL 325/991 compliant Class I, II, III, and IV. CSA approved
  • Dynamic magnetic brake system stops the gate immediately to prevent damage to obstructions
  • Built-in advanced entrapment protection and alarm output
  • Built-in gate-in-motion alarm for industrial applications
  • Optional normally close or 10k safety inputs (most safety inputs in the industry)

The magnetic sensors are now offered by Maximum Controls as an option. Due to overwhelming request from our customers, all of our sliding gate operators are now shipped with programmable virtual limits as the standard and the sensor harness and chain magnets as an option. For new customers, the following bullet points explain how the magnetic limit sensors work.

  • Hall Effect sensors identify precise rotational positions.
  • DSP memory logs 30 samples per inch during every inch of gate travel and retains limit positions in non-volatile RAM.
  • The chain magnets are used to establish open and closed position during a learn mode where the gate travels at half speed and the limits are stored.
  • The limits are re-learned automatically after a complete power failure, AC and battery, on the first cycle after power restoration.The magnetic sensor option can be ordered factory installed or can be retro-fitted onto any of our sliders in the field.

The jog switch enables an electromechanical emergency open / close function if problems arise. Turn and hold the momentary key switch in the direction of gate travel you desire and release when the gate is in the position you require.

The UL reset button clears a double emergency reversal. When there is a physical obstruction, the inherent reversing device (ERD) settings must stop the gate travel. If this happens twice in a row, the machine must shutdown and be reset by hand. The UL button, accessible though the cover sliding window, is used for this purpose.

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The Max Slide Gate Operator Series implements 3 various gear boxes depending on the model.

Max 1500 PRO: Size 50, 30 to 1, High Efficiency, Heavy Duty Cast Iron Gearbox.

The Max 1500 PRO gate operator gearbox is highly efficient; producing maximum torque, maintaining a low amperage draw by reducing resistance, and providing super silent operation.

The rugged cast iron housing, bronze gears, and double sealed heat-treated solid shafts have been designed by a team with over 40 years of experience in the gearbox industry. High speed ball bearings and a synthetic oil bath keep the operator functioning flawlessly through extreme temperature ranges without need for belts, chains or pulleys—which are subject to wear—raising maintenance issues. We invite you to compare Maximum Controls’ gearboxes to any other gate operator manufacturers.

The brushless DC motor in the Max 1500 PRO Slide Gate Operator uses “Hall Effect” magnetic sensing to identify precise rotational positions during gate movement. That’s over 30 samples per inch of gate travel. Using this positional feedback, intelligent ramp-up and ramp-down of the gate speed is employed to minimize stress on all mechanical components.

Hall Effect Sensors are utilized to identify the position of the gate at any given moment, synchronizing the gates to open and close at the same speed. This technology is combined with a dynamic magnetic brake system which stops the gate instantly when colliding with an obstacle.

Our brushless DC motors can withstand and operate in extreme high temperatures up to 165F (+74C); this surpasses any other motor technology we know of in the market today.

The Max brushless DC motor’s torque is equivalent to a 1/2 HP AC output torque motor and can operate approximately 35,000 hours, which is about 6 million cycles. This means the motor can last for decades to come. Maximum Controls stands behind our motors with a 5-year warranty.

Maximum Controls’ brushless dc motor control enables precision movement that traditional brushed motors can not replicate. For example, no overcoasting. This ability is crucial in bi-parting slide gates on the same track, as well as catch posts or columns that can’t be avoided.

Another advantage of precise gate control is the ability to stop instantly. In an emergency situation, this is critical. When a safety edge is struck, stopping on a dime to reduce risk of injury or damage to equipment is imperative. Our motor control technology is absolutely the most advanced on the market.

Max Slide Gate Operator’s power supply utilizes a 15 Amp torroid and power management board. The power supply is designed such that it is not overstressed under any extreme load or temperature conditions. The power supply input accepts 115 or 230 voltage via selection switch. During gate operation, the battery is not utilized while AC is present, thus preserving the life of the battery.

Input AC Power/Amps:
Switchable: 115VAC / 6 Amp, Single Phase or 230AVC / 2 Amp, Single Phase

The Max MAGIC BOX feature can save thousands of dollars in trenching and costly permit fees. Unforeseen complications like rock formations or utility lines that have to be trenched around can be avoided by using the Magic Box. This feature is a power management system that does not rely on battery power and as a result the battery life is not compromised.

Because the Magic Box does not rely on the batteries as a booster, the gate remains operational regardless of whether the batteries are malfunctioning or the batteries are removed. This technology is unique only to Maximum Controls.

One of the primary goals of the Max 1500 PRO is to provide the most secure, easiest to maintain gate operator with higher gate speed motion and advanced loop management.

Max 1500 PRO uses non-volatile memory to continuously log performance characteristics and input/ output events. A service technician can access this
data via USB port to download the event history, quickly diagnosing complex or intermittent problems that traditionally have been very difficult to isolate and repair.

By plugging in a USB thumb drive into the USB port, all the diagnostic history will download, working as a “Black Box” to diagnose what occurred. The event history is stored as a .TXT document which can be emailed to the factory for, if necessary, on-site diagnosis. The .TXT file is a log of the most recent 8000 events reported by each module to the central logger.

Tamper Alert and Gate Disable

Maximum Controls’ patented Tamper Alert triggers a relay when an unauthorized entry attempt by chain-drop or gate movement has occurred. It’s simple, if someone cuts the chain the magnet falls off the sensor and the Tamper Alert relay activates. The relay command can trigger an audible alarm, a burglar alarm system or other devices with relay inputs such as a security cameras.

Unique to all Maximum Controls gate operators is the Gate Disable feature which disables normal open commands from devices like a keypad box or exit loop. Gate Disable prevents someone from breaking into a property by tampering with the inputs in a keypad box or triggering the exit loop with a piece of metal to open the gate. The Gate Disable feature is useful when a gated area needs to be secured from all BUT emergency vehicles and/or other authorized vehicles. When Gate Disable is turned ON it gives the occupants 3 minutes BEFORE arming, allowing enough time to leave the property. If there is an attempt to open the gate in an unauthorized manner, the gate will not open but will sound an alarm and trigger the Tamper Alert relay.

The Max Slide Gate Operator Series offers the most robust lightning protection available in the industry. The Max Slide Gate Operator Series protects all peripheral inputs, loop inputs, power inputs, relay outputs, and all communication lines (over 44 channels of protection) in 1/1,000,000,000 of a second. With special emphasis on power supply protection, the Max Slide Gate Operator Series is guaranteed to withstand any lighting hit more than 50 feet away. Truly protected like no other operator in the world.

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