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| The Apollo 1550 is a Gate Crafters specialty. With Gate Crafters' additions, this installer’s choice gate opener can be easily installed as a bolt-on application on any size post by the end user. It serves as the vehicular opener in the Apollo linear operator pair.
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: 110 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)
Power Wire Specification: 16 gauge wire (purchased separately) with 1,000 foot max length from transformer to control board.
Operating Temperature: -20F to +150F
Warranty: 2 year manufacturer control board, 2 year component manufacturer warranty.
Control Board: Mercury 310 board or 1050US Smart Board Option (See description for more details on board options) |
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Nice Apollo 1550 816 Linear Actuator Single Swing Gate Opener The Apollo 1550 Gate Opener is the advanced version of the two Apollo linear actuators and is compatible with either the Mercury 310 Board or the 1050US Board. Below, you'll find a comparison of features for the two boards. Nice Apollo is known as the premier solar gate opener because of its low power consumption and large battery. Designed for ranchers and built in Texas, this opener allows you to set your operating arm on the inside, outside, left side, or right side of the gate, operating in either pull or push mode. This flexibility ensures that you can customize the gate opener to suit the contours of your property. The Apollo 1550 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 a Gate Crafters solar panel (sold separately). With Apollo's generously sized NEMA 3R control box, you can house a larger battery than most gate operating systems. A larger battery means more cycles during power outages or low sunlight (if using solar). A fully charged deep cycle battery can provide up to 300 cycles or an average of 30 days of usage 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.
Mercury 310 Control Board - (Standardized Option - More user-friendly and easier to program for DIY projects)
 The Mercury 310 Control Board simplifies UL 325 compliance with redundant internal safety functions and automated setup for accurate configurations. Its user-friendly interface allows easy controller parameter adjustments without programming, while UL 325 Type C force limiting reduces the need for external safety devices. Designed for solar use, it features an integrated battery charge controller with MPP for optimal charging, a low standby power consumption that enhances battery life, and a prominent Battery Health LED to alert users of potential issues. Additionally, it offers a straightforward one-step firmware update process and built-in entrapment protection.
- Solar Capable: Yes
- Slide Compatible: No
- Swing Compatible: Yes (Linear Actuators)
- Operator Option: Single or Dual
- BlueBUS: Yes
- Communication: BlueBUS, USB port, Fire input, 433 MHz remote
- External Entrapment Sensor Options: BlueBUS and 10K monitored sensors
- User Controls: Function selection dial, open, close, stop/ clear buttons, value adjustment increase and decease buttons
**You will receive a Mercury 310 Control Board when you select a solar panel option.
1050US Board - (Alternative Option - more contractor-friendly, but can also be done by DIY)  The 1050US series control board, released by Apollo in 2013, is the next generation of smart boards for gate openers. It includes a built-in solar regulator, an LCD display for programming and diagnostics, digital controls for force, speed, and delay, surge suppression, a clock and timer, and a multimeter for battery voltage. Customizable and UL 325-16 compliant, the 1050US Board also supports monitored photo eyes to prevent failures if the photo eye malfunctions.
- Solar: Yes
- Slide Compatible: Yes (7251/7351)
- Swing Compatible: Yes (Apollo Linear Actuator, TITAN Linear Actuator, Vanguard 3501 Swing)
- Operator Option: Single or dual
- Gate Sync: Synchronization
- BlueBUS: Yes
- Communication: BlueBUS, BUST4, USB port, OXI receiver
- External Entrapment Sensor Options: BlueBUS; Pulsed photo eyes (EMX IRB-RET); 10K photo eyes (EMX IRBNIR-50)
- User Controls: LCD display with menu structure
**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.
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| Option: | Mercury 310 Board: | 1050US Board: | | Auto Reverse Sensitivity | Yes | Yes | | Auto Reverse Sensitivity - Adjustable | Yes | Yes | | Auto Reverse Sensitivity - Self Adjusting | Yes | Yes | | Auto Close Delay - Adjustable | Yes | Yes | | Dual Gate Delay - Adjustable | Yes | Yes | | Timer to Close | Yes | Yes | | Secondary Arm Disable | Yes | Yes | | 3-Button Station Enable | Yes | Yes | | Adjustable Lock Type | Yes | Yes | | Coast Enable | Yes | Yes | | Free Exit Option | Yes | Yes | | Learn Mode | Yes | Yes | | Intelligent Actuator Enable | Yes | Yes | | Microprocessor | Yes | Yes | | Soft Start | Yes | Yes | | Soft Stop | Yes | Yes | | Computer Connection | Yes | Yes | | Gatelink Software Option | Yes | Yes | | Delay for Siren, etc. | Yes | Yes |
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- 816 Actuator with 8' Harness
- Control Box
- Pivot Arm
| - Control Board (your choice)
- Gate Attach Bracket
- Bolt Kit
| - (2) Estate Swing Remotes
- (1) Estate Swing 2-Channel Receiver
- Low Voltage Charging Controller and Transformer
- Adjustable Bolt On Brackets
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 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. Please refer to the Installation Manual for Tools 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. |
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“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. The Apollo 1550 is suited unto 16 foot gates that weigh 600 pounds. The motor on the Apollo 1550 is approximately 4 and half inches long and approximately 2 and half inches in diameter. The motor spins a heavy duty all steel gear that turns the large drive gear. The main drive gear, approximately 5 inches around and made of 1/4 inch steel, turns the piston in and out and also drives the limit switches. The limit switches on the Apollo 1550 are magnetic and are very reliable. These switches are completely sealed which will extend the life of your gate opener. The Apollo 1550 gate opener features stainless steel and aluminum construction. The outside of the gate opener is power coated black to help extend the life of your gate opener. This gate opener has a 2 year warranty. The difference between the Apollo 1550 and Apollo 1500, is that the 1550 is rated for human/vehicular use, whereas the 1500 is for agricultural use only. The Apollo 1550 features an operational current sensor, which detects the movement of the gate opener arm. If the movement does not match up with the rotation of the motor, the switch stops the gate opener and places it into reverse. This is an additional safety feature that is in place to protect your gate, gate opener, and car in the event of contact with your vehicle. The Apollo 1550 can utilize two different control boards, either the Apollo 1050US control board or Apollo Mercury 310 control board. The Apollo 1050US smart control board has multiple built in features such as timers, diagnostic, volt meter, and many more built in features. This control board is one of the more sophisticated control boards on the market today. The Apollo Mercury 310 control board has plug-in locations for the necessary accessories such as exit devices, inputs, outputs, safeties, and powering. When you buy an Apollo 1550 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, a receiver and 2 transmitters, a power transformer and charging board if you need it for your gate opener. GateCrafters.com also sells key pads that works wirelessly with the included receiver. I started GateCrafters.com 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.”
Manual: ACBOX with Mercury 310 Controller and 816 Linear Actuator
Manual: Mercury 310 Board Installation and Programming Manual
Manual: Apollo 1550/1650 Installation Manual
Manual: 1050US Board Installation and Programming Manual
Manual: CBOX with Mercury 310 Controller and 816 Linear Actuator
Manual: Apollo DIY Package Guide
Manual: Apollo 1050 Control Board DIY Package Guide
QB ID: 1550-310board
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