The Nice Apollo 1500 Single Swing Gate Operator is ideal for residential, farm, ranch, and light commercial gate applications. Equipped with the advanced 636 Control Board and the reliable 816 LA actuator, the Apollo 1500 stands out as a premier gate opener. Its low power consumption and large battery capacity make it solar-capable, providing an eco-friendly solution for your gate needs.
Gate Materials: Wood, Steel, Aluminum, Vinyl, Chain Link, and others.
Weight and length: Up to 16' in length and 600 lbs.
Max degree of opening: 105 degrees
Gate Post or Column size (pull to open): Max 8" x 8" post or gate mounted 6" from the rear face of a column.
Push to Open: Yes - setback above does not apply to push to open.
Solar Compatible: Yes (purchased separately).
Power: Battery (Not Included) and Low Voltage Trickle Charge (Included)
Operating Temperature: -20F to +150F
Warranty: 2 year manufacturer control board, 2 year component manufacturer warranty.
Control Board:Features the 636 control board
For this board to function a UL 325 photo eye safety device must also be attached to the board and used in the operator system.
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If you need help deciding if this gate opener has the abilities that are right for your gate we have live application specialists available 9am - 9 pm EST 7 days a week or try our exclusive gate opener recommendation tool 24 hours/day.
Nice Apollo 1500 816 Linear Actuator Single Swing Gate Opener
The Apollo 1500 is the basic version of the two Apollo linear actuators. Apollo is known as the premier solar gate opener due to its low power consumption and large battery capacity. Designed for ranchers and built in Texas, this opener allows you the flexibility to position the operating arm on the inside, outside, left side, or right side of the gate, operating in either pull or push mode. This provides you with the freedom to adapt the gate opener to the contours of your property.
The Apollo 1500 Single Gate Opener is a low-voltage system, eliminating the need to run 110 AC power to your gate. Simply run 14-gauge low-voltage wire to a household outlet within 1,000 feet of the operator (provided) or use Gate Crafters solar panels (sold separately). With Apollo's generously sized CBOX636 control box, you can accommodate a larger battery than most gate operating systems. A larger battery means more cycles during power outages or periods of low sunlight (if solar power is being used). A fully charged deep-cycle battery will provide up to 300 cycles or an average of 30 days of use on a basic system before requiring a recharge (battery not included). Each cycle consists of a full open and close, taking approximately 15 seconds in each direction.
**For this board to function a UL 325 photo eye safety device must also be attached to the board and used in the operator system.
Gate Crafters has the resources you need. How do you use your gate opener system once you get it? Gate Crafters is the only retailer to give a real answer to this question. We have develop videos for installing many of our gate openers and products and write DIY focused manuals for most gate openers and have individual instructions for each accessory to be installed with each gate opener.
At Gate Crafters, we cater to our DIY customers. With every Apollo Gate Opener kit, you receive a Gate Crafters DIY install kit. This kit includes user-friendly installation brackets that easily bolt to your posts or columns and to the pivot arm. Also included are two 433 MHz transmitters and one 433 MHz receiver. Our experienced technical staff has been assisting DIY customers for over a decade and has built extensive knowledge about installation and technical support for Apollo gate openers. Gate Crafters’ technical staff is available seven days a week to help you with installation and technical questions.
Today’s gate opener systems can be installed using simple household tools. These systems are designed to operate on low-voltage wiring, which you can handle yourself without the need to hire an electrician. By installing your Apollo gate opener yourself, you can save thousands of dollars over the life of your gate opener. You'll gain valuable knowledge about your installation and how the gate opener works, making it easier for you to troubleshoot your system and perform routine maintenance if needed in the future.
Gate Crafters is the DIY factor. Gate Crafters further adds to most of our gate openers for easier DIY installation. We have developed exclusive components (example: easy adjustable mounting brackets), customized instructions, and offer a full spectrum of accessories to truly cover all aspects of the installation of your gate opener. In addition we have the largest staff of factory trained technicians in the US.
Order specific customized accessory wiring instructions
360 degree accessories - we can take you through exit, entry, safety, power, and all other minute details to create a fully rounded kit.
Free 24/7/365 Installation Support
Free 7 day/week Technical Support
Largest Number of Certified Techs in America
Free assistance to find the right gate opener for your gate
Free systems design assistance to match the right accessories to fit your needs.
Extremely competitive pricing
Free shipping on all accessories purchased with a gate opener
We stock replacement parts
Many brands of many types of accessories, enough to handle just about any operational situation you can imagine
Gate Crafters has actual experience. We have a testing area, we have factory and internal training courses, we build gates and have our own gates that are automated, we attended all industry trade shows in multiple countries and are a member of the AFA, and we pay visits to our chosen manufacturers' factories. All these factors are what have lead to us having so many exclusive additions. When you see and actually use as many products as we have you tend to have many ideas for minor changes that have major impacts. We acted on these ideas and have utilized them to help thousands of customers automate their gates.
The following tools and supplies are suggested in the manufacturer manual for optimal installation. They are not provided by Gate Crafters, however, most tools are available at local hardware stores for purchase or rental.
Welder, unless optional bolt-on pivot arm (P/N 446) is used.
Basic hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, etc..)
Bubble Level (for ensuring pivot arm and actuator are level)
Framing square (for determining pivot arm location)
Wire cutters/strippers
Drill and assorted size bits
Hardware for mounting control box
Electrical conduits, grommets, asphalt patch, etc. as needed
Depending on the type of gate, power supply and contributing environmental factors additional tools or supplies may be needed. Please review the product manual associated with this gate opener model for further details.
Words from Senior Application Engineer Anthony Geato
“The Apollo NICE 1550, 1650, 1500, and 1600 are the Rancher’s choice when it comes to agricultural gate openers. Apollo is the industry leader in solar powered gate opener and build their gate openers to last.
When you buy an Apollo 1500 gate opener from Gate Crafters, we include a complete DIY kit for you. This kit include the bolt on brackets that attach your gate opener to your post, 2 transmitters, receiver, power transformer and charging board if you need it for your gate opener. Gate Crafters also sells key pads that works wirelessly with the included receiver.
I started Gate Crafters back in 2002 with the goal of providing high quality gate openers to homeowners who wanted to do it themselves. Please give us a call, use the live chat on our website, or send us an email to speak with one of our experts who will help you find the right gate and gate opener for your home or business.”
Disclaimer: Some gates shown above may not be manufactured by Gate Crafters. Please contact us to confirm product availability or for more information. Thank you.
The Estate Swing 433 MHz 2 Channel Receiver (433ESREC) is compatible wired with: All gate openers for 24-volt gate openers a 12-volt transformer will be needed (not included)
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The Estate Swing 433 MHz 2 Channel Receiver (433ESREC) has the ability to control two separate devices or two different relays on a control board and can learn up to 400 codes. The typical situation for the receiver controlling two devices in a 3 car garage. Usually, there are 2 separate garage door openers in this type of garage and you can utilize the one receiver to control each one of them with a separate button on the remote. Another option for using the two relays on the receiver is controlling two separate terminals on a single gate opener. Many times gate openers will have a terminal for an automated open and close and another terminal for partial opening or open only during re-closing without stopping. A second button on the remote could be used to control this second function.
This receiver is also a plug-in receiver for Estate Swing gate openers. Please see the drop-down options.
GateCrafters.com is the DIY factor. GateCrafters.com further adds to most of our gate openers for easier DIY installation. We have developed exclusive components (example: easy adjustable mounting brackets), customized instructions, and offer a full spectrum of accessories to truly cover all aspects of the installation of your gate opener. In addition, we have the largest staff of factory trained technicians in the US.
Easy Wiring: There are 4 or 6 wires that you need to connect depending on if you are using 1 or 2 channels. Two are for power, which can be AC or DC 12-24V. If you cannot find a power source (most gate openers have a battery you can run it off of) then you can hook it up to a transformer. (Search your junk drawers, many old transformers from other electronics may fall within the generous range allowed by our receiver). The other two wires close a circuit. On a garage door simply find the two terminals that the wall mount button uses.
Strong Range: This is one of the best features of this receiver. The range is rated at 300 feet but many times it can exceed this.
Learn Button Programming: Simply press the learn button on the receiver. A light comes on. Then press the button on the remote you wish to use and the light blinks and turns off. Done! Repeat with other remotes or buttons. This receiver can learn up to 400 remotes
Versatility: Because of the simplicity of the receiver, it can be used to just about any purpose. On Estate Swings there is a second open command terminal for partial openings, you can use this receiver to allow a dual button remote to open your gate fully or partially. On Apollos and GTOs, there are open only terminals, you can use this receiver to create safer automation for multiple remote control users by only allowing them to open the gate and letting auto-close close the gate - great for condos and other public entrances so they cannot accidentally reverse the gate on another car. For any accessories that are not wireless you can use the 433UNIADP 433 MHz adapter paired up with this receiver to make it a wireless device. In addition to all that, it has both a normally open and normally closed connection, allowing it to either open a circuit or close a circuit wirelessly - we have had hundreds of customers that came up with many other great uses for this device.
GateCrafters.com has the resources you need. How do you use your gate opener system once you get it? GateCrafters.com is the only retailer to give a real answer to this question. We have developed videos for installing many of our gate openers and products and write DIY focused manuals for most gate openers and have individual instructions for each accessory to be installed with each gate opener.
433ESRec: Standard receiver - ready to wire into any system.
433ClipESRec12: Comes with plug in clip for ES 1000D and H gate openers
433ClipESRec12C: Comes with plug in clip for ES 300, ES 302, ES 500, ES 502, ES 400, ES 402, ES 1100, ES 1102, ESC 1102, ESL1200 gate openers
433ClipESRec24: Comes with plug in clip for ES 1600, ES 1602, ESC 1600, ESC 1602, ESU 2200, ESU 2202, ESL 1800, ESL2000 gate openers
GateCrafters.com has actual experience. We have a testing area, we have factory and internal training courses, we build gates and have our own automated gates, we attended all industry trade shows in multiple countries and are a member of the AFA, and we pay visits to our chosen manufacturers' factories. All these factors are what have lead to us having so many exclusive additions. When you see and actually use as many products as we have you tend to have many ideas for minor changes that have major impacts. We acted on these ideas and have utilized them to help thousands of customers automate their gates.
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