When it comes to keeping your automated gate safe a GateCrafters Infrared sensor is the way to go. Have peace of mind knowing your family and vehicle will be protected from the occasional mishap that can sometimes occur. One or two carefully placed sensors can keep your automatic gate opener from closing accidentally on a vehicle or more importantly on a person.
Having a wired sensor is more reliable and you don't need to worry about changing batteries. The GateCrafters Infrared sensor can be powered with 12/24 DC or AC voltage which can be conveniently powered off any GateCrafters low voltage automatic gate opener. With over a 30-foot range, this sensor can be used on virtually any residential or commercial driveway.
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.
Reliable: Egg shape deflects snow and rain from sensor
Range: 30' range
Easy to install: Wired into all gate openers
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 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.
GateCrafters.com 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 UltraIIDTEK™ vehicle loop detector is compatible with most gate operators. The UltraIIDTEK™ may be used in Center, Safety, and Exit loop positions. The UltraMETER™ display feature makes setup easy by displaying the optimum sensitivity setting required to detect a vehicle positioned on the loop. Ten sensitivity settings allow for fine adjustment of detection level. A PULSE/PRESENCE switch allows configuration of output relay for presence or one second pulse on entry operation. Four frequency settings provide flexibility in preventing crosstalk in multi-loop applications.
Sensitivity: 10 levels, 0-9
UltraMETER™ Display: Indicates optimum sensitivity level, 0-9 diagnostic aid
Loop Frequency: 4 settings
Loop inductance: 20 - 200μH
Grounded Loop: Isolation transformer allows operation with poor quality loops
Automatic Tuning: Detector tunes to loop on power-up and following frequency count function
Environmental Tracking: Automatic compensation
Surge Protection: Loop circuitry protected by surge suppressors.
Detect Output: COM, NO and NC contacts
Power / loop fault indicator: Green LED
Detect / frequency count indicator: Red LED
ASB (Automatic Sensitivity Boost): Increases sensitivity after initial detection to prevent dropout due to high-bed vehicles
Relay Operation: Presence or one-second pulse on entry
Dimensions: 3" length x 0.9" width x 2 3/4" height
Weight: 0.15 lbs
Connector: 7 position male
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.
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 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.
Words from Senior Application Engineer, Anthony Gaeto
“We are always getting questions about how gate exit wands work and how they are different from exit loops.
Exit wands are what is know as a magnetometer which senses changes in the Earth’s magnetic field. An easy way to explain how exit wands work is to picture a boat traveling through the water. As the boat is traveling it is creating waves. As your car travels through the magnetic field of the Earth it creates similar waves, like the boat. The exit wand’s magnetometer picks up on these waves as you travel by the wand. One downside of exit wands is that they do loose sight of your vehicle when it is stopped.
Gate Crafters carries 5 different types of exit wands that work very similar to each other. The only difference between these wands are some of their features. The GTO/PRO wireless exit wand is wireless between the magnetometer and receiver. The Gate Crafters exit wand is manufactured by EMX and has been around for years. The GTO exit wand is recommend for use with other GTO openers and accessories. The Estate Swing exit wand does come with a range control board that allow you to adjust the sensitivity of the magnetometer. This feature allows you tune down the range of the exit wand, so that vehicles such as a lawn mower doesn’t set open your gate, but this isn’t a complete failsafe, as it will still operate the gate opener when something is nearby. The Estate Swing Deluxe Exit wand is the most different from the other exit wands. It is constructed out of copper and features a ground cable that attach to a grounding rod that helps protect this exit wand from lightning strikes. The other 4 exit wands do not have this feature and are susceptible to damage from lightning strikes. Also the Estate Swing Deluxe Exit Wand comes with a 5 year warranty, which is longer than any other exit wand we sell.
Exit loops differ from exit wands in that they are buried in the driveway in a loop and are wire to the gate opener. The way exit loops work is that they detect the presence of metal (your car) above the loop. It does not matter if your car is moving or not, the loop will detect the car. Besides being used to exit your property, exit loops are used for safety. When exit loops are used a safety device, they will prevent your gate from closing on your car, when it detect a car nearby to your gate. The exit loop is wired to a exit loop detector, which is then wired into your gate opener’s control board.
GateCrafters.com is a one stop shop for gate openers and gate accessories at a great price. Gate Crafters was started on the idea of providing gate opener and accessories along with great customer service to our valued customers. We have technical support available to you 7 days a week from 9 am to 9 pm, eastern time. Our experts are standing by to take your phone call, answer your email, or chat with you with our live chat on our website. We welcome any question you may have and can help you put together a complete package for you so your gate operates how you want it to. We look forward to hearing from you."
GateCrafters.com 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 Oview/A display programmer is designed to program and control the automation of gates, garage doors, and road barriers. Any device within the NiceOne series that has a "BusT4" connector is compatible with this programmer.
Main features:
Program several devices connected on the same network
Control one or more automation
Enable diagnostics
Store settings and programmings (only when using the optional software)
***You may also directly connect the programmer to a device and have it wall-mounted with the 2m cable included with your purchase.
Install these optional accessory modules through the Oview software:
Bluetooth module - Connect Oview with a personal computer 10 - 15 meters apart from each other provided there are no obstacles within range (maximum distance is cut shorter in the presence of obstacles).
GSM module - Connect Oview with a personal computer, smartphone, or standard mobile phone. With this, you can send a command through call or text message as long as there is network coverage.
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.
The Oview/A display programmer is only compatible with devices that have a "BusT4" connector such as the Apollo. The Nice Opera system consists of various transmitters, receivers, and control units that have that specific connector. Also, there are other software and hardware that work well with the programmer. They are the O-Box programming (transmitters and receivers), Oview programming unit (control units and receivers), a Bluetooth module, and a GSM module.
GateCrafters.com offers more expert assistance than anyone. We have live application specialists available 9 am - 9 pm EST 7 days a week.
Type: control, programming and diagnostics unit for devices equipped with BusT4 connector
Technology adopted: half duplex 19200 Bps serial connection on differential bus for delivery of commands, modification or parameters and monitoring of diagnostic data
Graphic interface: LCD display 128 x 64 dots (46 x 29 mm); 2,2”
Operator input device: joypad con 5 + 2 keys
Display/key lighting: white light
(colour coordinates: X = 0,29–0,33; Y = 0,30–0,34)
Calendar/clock: internal, with backup battery (minimum lifetime 10 years)
Maximum number of hourly commands: 64
Event log: storage capacity of 400 events
Connection cable length:
cable supplied: 2 m
other cable: up to 700 m, measured from point to point
Power supply: supplied by devices present on BusT4
Absorbed current: Maximum 20 mA (without accessories)
Insulation: Class III
Casing protection rating: IP 20
(use indoors or in protected environments only)
Operating temperature: from –20°C to +55°C
Dimensions (mm): 107 x 61 x h 20
(with wall-mounting support: 125 x 70 x h 32)
Please note: Like most suppliers, we do NOT allow returns for electronic parts. Please make sure your item is compatible, or give us a call to make sure you get the correct product for your project. Thank you.
The Nice Apollo 1050US Control Board is a full-featured residential gate controller engineered to meet UL 325 (2018 and later) safety requirements for U.S. installations. Designed for applications where strict safety compliance is required, the 1050US mandates the use of monitored external entrapment protection devices, such as photo eyes or edge sensors, to operate.
Built for advanced customization, the 1050US offers over 100 programmable options, smooth soft open/close control, dual-gate synchronization, and integrated solar charging. This controller is ideal for residential slide and swing gate systems installed in the United States where compliance with UL 325 and ASTM F2200 safety standards is required.
Safety Notice (1050US Only)
The Nice Apollo 1050US can not operate without the required number of monitored entrapment protection devices, per UL 325 (2018) standards:
Slide Gates: Two external entrapment sensors (one per direction)
Swing Gates: Two external entrapment sensors unless no risk exists in one direction
Nice Apollo 1050i (International Version)
The Nice Apollo 1050i Control Board is an internationally focused version of the 1050 controller, designed for regions outside the United States or installations where monitored safety devices are not required. Unlike the 1050US, the 1050i does not mandate monitored photo eyes, offering greater flexibility for non-UL325 environments.
The 1050i includes a built-in LCD display, making setup, diagnostics, and troubleshooting easier across diverse international applications. With full support for dual gates, solar power, advanced programming options, and smooth gate operation, the 1050i is ideal for installers who need powerful functionality without U.S.-specific safety constraints.
Gate Crafters offers more expert assistance than anyone. 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.
Advanced residential gate controller with over 100 configurable options
Built-in solar regulator and charger with smart battery management
Supports AC or Solar installations
Adjustable soft open and soft close points
Internal 7-day programmable timer
LCD display with structured menu system
Nice BlueBUS 2-wire technology
Supports BlueBUS, pulsed, and 10K monitored entrapment devices
Plug-in receiver supports up to 1,000 rolling-code transmitters
Obstacle detection distinguishes impact vs dragging force
Programmable outputs for lights, keypads, and accessories
Protection against electric shock
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.
For over a decade, Gate Crafters has been the premier online retailer of gate openers and accessories. With our extensive technical and installation expertise, we are authorized to serve the DIY market. We believe customers should have the opportunity to take pride in their projects, whether installing or troubleshooting a gate opener. Everyone deserves the option to enjoy high-quality products without the need to hire help.
At Gate Crafters, we empower you to install confidently by providing access to our trained technical staff seven days a week from 9 AM to 9 PM EST. By choosing to DIY your gate opener system, you can save thousands of dollars over its lifetime while gaining valuable knowledge about your installation and how the system operates. This understanding will make it easier to troubleshoot any issues and perform routine maintenance 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.
Wire cutters/strippers
Basic hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, etc..)
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.
