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Specifications listed in blue are unique to Max Megatron 2200+
Specifications listed in blue are unique to to Max Megatron 2200+
Specifications listed in blue are unique to Max Megatron 2200+
Specifications listed in blue are unique to to Max Megatron 2200+
The Max Megatron 2200+ uses interchangeable modules that are functional in any Maximum Controls gate operator. Modules such as motor controllers, logic boards, limit boxes, and even battery boxes can be swapped from one operator to another regardless of the gate operator model number.
This standardization of modules and interchangeability, coupled with the intelligence of our operating system offers a benchmark to which future gate operators will strive to achieve.
Size 80, 900 to 1, dual gear reduction, high efficiency, cast iron gearbox
The Megatron 2200+ gearbox is highly efficient, producing maximum torque, maintaining a low amperage draw by reducing resistance, providing super silent operation. The rugged cast iron housing, bronze gears, and double sealed heat-treated solid shaft has 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 dual gear reduction operating 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 our Maximum Controls gearboxes to any of those used by other manufacturers.
The Max Megatron 2200+ operator has a motor controller. Maximum Controls proprietary motor control technology learns the physical characteristics of a gate in order to control motion with maximum efficiency and speed. The adaptive motor control of the Megatron also facilitates precision synchronization of two gates that might not be of equal weight or length. In addition to communicating with two motor controllers, a single Matrix 1 logic board allows for variable speed control within learned speed parameters.
The motor controller, using DSP technology, monitors all currents and voltages enabling 16 programmable levels of electronic obstruction sensing.
The brushless DC motor in the Max Megatron 2200+ uses “Hall Effect” magnetic sensing to identify over five thousand precise rotational positions during 90 degrees of gate movement. That’s over 50 samples per degree 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.
We utilize Hall Effect Sensors to know the position of the gate at any given moment, thus synchronizing the gates to open and close at the same speed. We combine this technology 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 HP AC output torque motor and can operate approximately 35,000 hours, which is about 6 million cycles. Therefore, the motor will last for decades to come. Maximum Controls stands behind our motors with a 8-year warranty.
In case of a technical difficulty, the Megatron 2200+ has two manual release solutions. The first solution is the JOG OPEN & JOG CLOSE function. The JOG OPEN & JOG CLOSE function works by bypassing all Matrix-1 board inputs, serving as a electro-manual release solution even when the operator is not getting AC power but is still relying on battery backup. By installing an external “constant pressure switch” the JOG OPEN & JOG CLOSE feature can be accessed remotely.
The second solution is a complete non-electrical manual release of the gate operator. Using this function is as easy as unlocking the hood with a key, removing the hood and lifting the red handle, releasing the clamp’s grip on the output shaft so you can open the gate. Manually releasing the operator in this manner will trigger the ‘gate-tamper’ relay while simultaneously triggering the operator’s on-board UL buzzer.
This is a high-security feature not found in any other gate operator.
The Max Megatron 2200+ battery module, the Max BC-7, contains many features necessary for gate operation during power outages and provides safe, smart trickle charging to keep the batteries ready for emergencies or overnight in off-grid use. In addition to serving as backup power during emergencies, the BC-7 contains the electronics to properly integrate a solar panel into an off-grid configuration. Also, the BC-7 supplies an on-board solar regulator as standard equipment.
Starting with the Max BC-7 front plate, three LED indicators show the current battery status of full, half, or empty. These indicators also move sequentially to indicate that the batteries are currently charging. A battery test status button, when pressed, gives you the actual condition of the batteries. Are the batteries functioning or not? No guess work here. You will know when the batteries must be replaced. When an outage does occur, an audible beep can be switched on to indicate battery backup is in use.
On the Matrix 1 board there are three modes of battery backup functionality: “Leave gate open” will continue to open and close the gate until the battery is near empty and leave the gate in the opened position. “Leave gate closed” will continue to open and close the gate until the battery is near empty, then leave the gate closed. “Open one time” will leave a gate in the open position immediately if an outage occurs. Regardless of the battery backup mode, enough energy is left in the batteries to open the gate for an emergency vehicle.
The Max Megatron 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 Max BC-7 as a booster, the gate remains operational regardless of whether the battery is malfunctioning or the Max BC-7 is removed. This technology is unique only to Maximum Controls.
The Max Megatron 2200+ battery module, the Max BC-7, contains many features necessary for gate operation during power outages and provides safe, smart trickle charging to keep the batteries ready for emergencies or overnight in off-grid use. In addition to serving as backup power during emergencies, the BC-7 contains the electronics to properly integrate a solar panel into an off-grid configuration. Also, the BC-7 supplies an on-board solar regulator as standard equipment.
Starting with the Max BC-7 front plate, three LED indicators show the current battery status of full, half, or empty. These indicators also move sequentially to indicate that the batteries are currently charging. A battery test status button, when pressed, gives you the actual condition of the batteries. Are the batteries functioning or not? No guess work here. You will know when the batteries must be replaced. When an outage does occur, an audible beep can be switched on to indicate battery backup is in use.
On the Matrix 1 board there are three modes of battery backup functionality: “Leave gate open” will continue to open and close the gate until the battery is near empty and leave the gate in the opened position. “Leave gate closed” will continue to open and close the gate until the battery is near empty, then leave the gate closed. “Open one time” will leave a gate in the open position immediately if an outage occurs. Regardless of the battery backup mode, enough energy is left in the batteries to open the gate for an emergency vehicle.
In an off-grid configuration, in addition to the solar regulator, the Max BC-7’s solar processing circuitry provides a power boost, maximizes energy harvest, and keeps a tight grip on the load control, ensuring the up to 200 watt solar panel is manipulated to its potential. Maximum Controls operators work with 80 watt panels or greater depending on the specific application. Standard 200 watt panels are supported and recommended. The Solar voltage input on the BC-7 requires 24 to 35VDC.
Each Max BC-7 battery module is fitted with Yuasa batteries with an operational temperature range of -4 to 165F. These batteries offer high-energy density, sealed leak proof construction, excellent performance in float or cyclic applications, maintenance free, rechargeable, and long service life. When used with the Max Megatron 2200+ they offer 400 cycles of duty before discharge.
One of the primary goals of the Max Megatron 2200+ is to provide the most secure, easiest to maintain gate operator with higher gate speed motion and advanced loop management.
The Megatron 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 Megatron’s diagnostic history will download, working as a “Black Box” to diagnose what occurred. The Megatron’s 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 1000 events reported by each module to the central logger.
The Megatron 2200+’s standard intuitive loop management system, when enabled, will discourage tailgating, increasing security for residential and high traffic installations. When the Anti-Tailgate switch is activated, any car tailgating a legitimate access will be forced to stop by a rapidly closing gate, forcing the tailgater to back up and thereby triggering the gate to close and deny unauthorized access.
When disabled, loop management will allow multi- access, with the gate opening on each successive trigger in the traditional loop management manner.
As a security device, the Max Megatron 2200+ supplies a gate tamper relay output that triggers whenever a gate has encountered an unauthorized movement. This can be configured to activate an alarm system or camera. The Megatron 2200+ also has a gate disable feature which can disable operator open commands during a vacation or overnight for commercial applications.
Maximum Controls recognizes swing gates are more prone to vehicular collisions. For this reason, the Megatron 2200+ is outfitted with Maximum Controls’ clamping technology constructed with robust cast iron. The clamp grips on to a 3 1/4” diameter machined steel output shaft assuring maximum grip without the use of a shear pin/plate; allowing slippage in an event that the gate is struck while in motion by a vehicle. This prevents damage to the operator while preserving limit switch locations.