Motor Driven


Motor Operation

You often see motor operators in parking garages, distribution facilities, paint booths, and car washes. Motor operation is the most effective and consistent method of opening larger, higher cycle doors and offers the following benefits:

  • Longevity: Offers the most consistent method of operation, and as such, maximizes door longevity
  • Ease of Use: Can link to one-touch, or even no touch, opening triggers such as a push button station or a loop detector
  • Safety: Accommodates entrapment devices such as photo eyes and sensing edges
  • Remote Activation: Can be integrated into master building controls to operate doors remotely
  • Durability: Can be designed to withstand weather, chemicals, or even explosions

 

NOTE: Motor operation does require power to the opening and enough clearance to mount the motor. In the event of a power outage, auxiliary operators can be used (push up or chain, depending on door size and configuration). 

Direct Drive Operator with Apex™ SmartController

The motor and advanced control system shipped with each door is specifically designed for reliability and longevity when used as a rolling steel door operator. The hollow shaft motor unit features a direct drive gear reduced, emergency hand chain and a high efficiency motor and solenoid brake.

The advanced control system is a solid state, microprocessor-based control system. It represents the latest in rolling steel door drive technology and has been configured and set-up exclusively for each door.

  • Drive System
  • Soft Stop and Soft Start Operation
  • Advanced logic PCB control with variable frequency drive
  • NEMA Rating
  • Obstruction Detection
  • 24 V dc Outputs
  • Auxiliary Outputs

Cycle Rating: 300,000 or 2 Years

Voltage: 120/1/60 V ac*, 230/1/60 V ac**, 208/230/3/60 V ac, 460/3/60 V ac, 575/3/60 V ac

Apex™ SmartController Technical Details Sheet

Cookson EverGard Operator with Battery Back-up

In the event of a power outage, the EverGard Operator has an integrated battery backup will allow the grille to operate up to 10 cycles in a 48 hour time period.It’s a UL listed, gear head DC operator rated for a maximum of 10 cycles per day. It features the following: 

  • Back-up battery is used in the event of a power outage for a minimum of 48 hours and up to 10 cycles
  • Rechargeable battery
  • Programmable battery self testing
  • Separate programmable control box and back-up power unit
  • Control box can be installed up to 120 ft away from the monitor
  • Remote monitoring diagnostics
  • Totally Enclosed Non-Ventilated (TENV) motor
  • Motor mounted interlock available to ½ HP
  • Compact operator/mounting configuration

 

Cycle Rating: Rated for a maximum of 10 cycles per day.

HP: Factory will advise on minimum HP for specific door size and configuration

Volts: 120

 

See EverGard Operator Data Sheet

EverGard Operator Manuals

     

    Cookson EverGard Tube Motor

    The EverGard Tube Motor operator can be used on the SteelWeave Grille and is ideal for openings with tight clearances around the coil area, when you need to neatly conceal the drive components without adding a bulky motor cover and for door control during a loss of power. It features the following:  

    • Totally enclosed Non-Ventilated (TENV) motor
    • AC/DC input powers auto switching
    • Auto-recharge battery
    • In the event of a power outage, the integrated battery backup will allow operation for up to 10 cycles in a 48 hour time period
    • UL325 compliat
    • Non-resettable cycle counter
    • Programmable battery self testing
    • Remote Programmable Control Box comes standard with 12ft of cable
    • Speed Governor to prevent free fall
    • Programmable CONSTANT or MOMENTARY contact open and close
    • Continuous monitoring sensing edge device ELR/IR connecting points
    • Selectable "auto-open" or "stay in position" function if BBU reaches critically low voltage
    • Selectable "auto-open" or "stay in position" function at AC power loss
    • Abnormal power warning LED with selectable audible alert
    • EverGard Tube Maximum Dimensions

     

    Input Voltage: 120VAC

    Activation Input: 24VDC

    Phase: 1

    Duty: 10 cycles/day

     

    See EverGard Tube Motor Operator Sheet

    EverGard Tube Operator Manuals

       

      Concealed Tubular Motors

      A concealed tubular motor offers a smaller, more compact motor design for counter shutters, fire shutters, grilles and gates. It is the ideal solution for strict dimensional limitations around the header, as it requires less clearance than standard motor operators. In addition, due to its reduced size, it is ideal for enhancing aesthetics.

      Benefits of Tube Motor Operators:

      • Convenience of motor operation in a low profile, concealed design
      • Promotes ergonomic operation of counter door units without sacrificing aesthetics
      • Quiet and smooth motor operation
      • Motor drive chain is not required
      • Auxiliary crank operation standard

       

      Recommended Applications:

      • Counter Doors or Grilles that require convenient motor operation in limited headroom conditions
      • Aesthetic motor operation that eliminates the need for a bulky motor cover
      • Low cycle applications, rated for 10 cycles per day, 4 per hour
      • Operation for greater than 10 minutes/10 cycles on a maximum size unit may engage thermal overload, after which the operator must be allowed to cool for approximately 15 minutes to return to service

       

      Product Application Requirements:

      • The tube motor requires 115 VAC power
      • Counter Shutter – Maximum width of 21’ 4” - Maximum height of 10’ 4” - Maximum of 180 Square Feet
      • Counter Shutters with Integral Frame and Sill – 11’ 7” wide by 4’ 10” high
      • Rolling Grilles - Size limits based on operator rating and curtain configuration

      See Tube Motor Data Sheet

      Tube Motor Manuals

      Cookson SGH Motor Operator

      Our SGH motor is our super duty motor operator. It’s a UL listed, gear head operator designed for continuous, higher cycle use that exceed 20 cycles per day. It features the following:

      • Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) motor
      • Factory pre-wired motor control terminals
      • Maintenance free, solenoid actuated brake
      • Overload protection
      • Lubricated, heavy-duty gears
      • Compact operator / mounting configuration
      • Fully adjustable, driven linear screw type cam limit switch mechanism
      • Auxiliary manual chain hoist for emergency operation provided up to 2 HP as standard. Auxiliary chain hoist automatically engages when motor is not energized - just pull to operate

       

      Cycle Rating: designed for continuous use.
      HP: Factory will advise on minimum HP for specific door size and configuration
      Voltage: 115, 208/230, 460 and 575

      See SGH Operator Data Sheet

      SGH Operator Manuals

      Magic Switch Touchless Control

      Cookson MG Operator

      Our MG motor is our industrial duty motor operator. It’s a UL listed, gear head operator rated for a maximum of 20 cycles per day. It features the following:

      • Totally Enclosed Non-Ventilated (TENV) motor
      • Motor mounted interlock available to 1/2 HP
      • Factory pre-wired motor control terminals
      • Maintenance free, solenoid actuated brake
      • Overload protection
      • Lubricated, heavy-duty gears
      • Compact operator / mounting configuration
      • Fully adjustable, driven linear screw type cam limit switch mechanism
      • Auxiliary manual chain hoist for emergency operation or provisions for auxiliary push-up operation is available. Auxiliary chain hoist safely cuts operator power when engaged: just pull to operate

       

      Cycle Rating: Rated for a maximum of 20 cycles per day.
      HP: Factory will advise on minimum HP for specific door size and configuration
      Volts: 115, 208/230, 460 and 575.

      See MG Operator Data Sheet

      MG Operator Manuals

      Magic Switch Touchless Control

      Waterproof Series SGH Operator

       Our Waterproof SGH Operator comes with all of the same great features as our SGH operator plus:

      • Designed to meet requirements for NEMA 4/12 or NEMA 4X applications.
      • Suitable for low pressure direct spray.
      • The 4X series comes with a stainless steel finish which makes it corrosion resistant.

       

      Cycle Rating: Designed for continuous use.

      HP: Factory will advise on minimum HP for specific door size and configuration

      Volts: 115, 230, 460 and 575

      See Waterproof Series SGH Operator Data Sheet  

      SGH NEMA Operator Manuals

      Indirect Splash-Proof MG Operator

      Our Indirect Splash-Proof MG Operator comes with all of the same great features as our MG operator plus:

      • Designed to meet requirements for NEMA 3R applications.
      • Splash-proof for indirect contact.

       

      Cycle Rating: Rated for a maximum of 20 cycles per day.

      HP: Factory will advise on minimum HP for specific door size and configuration

      Volts: 115, 230, 460, 575

      See Indirect Splash-Proof MG Operator Data Sheet

      MG NEMA Operator Manuals

      Of note, these are our standard operator offerings.  If you have a special need, such as for an explosion- or water-proof operator, please contact us.