An Automated Gate System Can Provide Easy Access In and Out of Your Home
An automated gate is one thing, however, a simple, easy-access system is built around the automation and the accessories used to activate it. The key factors to consider are reliability, convenience, and price.
A highly reliable automated system is usually a simple one. Consider a keypad on both the inside and outside (keypads rarely fail and don’t have false triggers). This design is cost-conscious but sacrifices some convenience since guests would need access codes and would have to stop and roll down their windows when entering and exiting.
If you want your gate to allow access to people without codes and open automatically upon exit, you can add a
telephone access system and an
exit loop. Hard-wired telephone systems and buried loops are generally more reliable than their wireless counterparts (such as wireless keypads and exit probes or wands). This setup provides both convenience and reliability, but at a higher cost.
Alternatively, you can choose a more affordable combination of a wireless intercom and an exit wand. Just keep in mind that both devices may be susceptible to interference, which can affect reliability.
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